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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1970
Page
1
A feature on Cmdr Liverly leading the Hurricane Hunters squadron. Profiles his leadership, missions, and the unit’s role in weather reconnaissance. Includes context on aviation history and Newark Sunday Magazine perspective.
Obituaries list Ethel Frets 70 of 610 Way, born 1900 in Plainville, with survivors including four daughters and two sons. services at Marrs Funeral Home. Also notes Vernon Munich, Clarence Goekler, Teeta Hutchings, George Todd, June Lindsey, Maria Imle Satter with funeral details and survivors.
Trinity United Methodist Church announces a spring revival running April 22 through May 3 with Rev. Lester Honderich as guest evangelist. Services begin 7 30 p m with youth sessions led by Mrs Honderich. choir and old time congregational singing featured. nursery provided. The Rev Honderich, raised near Marshall and a former chaplain in WW II, has pastored in Montana and Indiana.
Earth Day to be observed April 22 1970 as Marshall Town joins a nationwide effort addressing pollution of air water and land. Officials urge real improvements not rhetoric and call on schools and groups to hold programs to promote environmental responsibility.
Readable notes describe a rare double wedding at Squire Craig's office with couples from Wabash and Darwin townships, including Cecile Liffie and Guy Kesler. Also covered are local business changes and a windstorm accident at the Methodist parsonage along with births, marriages, and license updates in Marshall and surrounding towns.
The Marshall Community High School cooperative education classes honored several businessmen at a dinner at Toms Cafe. Kenneth G Evans spoke on vocational education and the market for skilled workers. Basil Moore received the Employer of the Year award from the classes.
The Hustler's 4-H Club entry Ip, the Good Old Days, topped the Clark County Share The Fun Festival held April 18. Winning participants included Linda Millbourn, Darlena Bartram, Kent Sweitzer Welsh, and several others with Mike Cutefneon assisting as official.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Claypool announce the arrival of daughter Presa Annette born April 1 at Por Hospital. Weighing fifteen ounces at birth, she joins elder Lee Ann Morgin in a family that includes grandparents Wayne Chine Beard and Wayne Beard, with Great Grandparents Kate Beard and others. The ceremony was held at First Methodist Church Moorchitlian with Keith Hibshmann and family in attendance. A reception followed at the home of the baby’s parents. The Grantee rrtte Office reports Soubit mushrooms found Thursday morning.
The Half-Fast Square Dance Club held a monthly dance at the scout building with a Hawaiian theme. Hosts were Mr and Mrs James Givens and Mr and Mrs Joe Blige. Rob Rolling called Ovutat. Dancers came from Town N Country Paria Schnft Mates and Terre Haute. Next dance is May 16 with Pat Brommer calling.
Fragmentary hospital note mentions St Anthony Hospital in Cortes with references to a patient event on a Tuesday at 7. The readable text names Cortes Seth Parte and Terre Flaute and a general hospital setting. Further details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Urbana Champaign observes honors day convocation naming 120 seniors for sustained high scholarship. Notable honorees include John Hancock BS in electrical engineering and Kay Van Gilder in elementary education from Paris.
Survived by son Dean and daughter Julie both of Indianapolis mother Alta mie of Marshall sister Helen Amaters of Fittsboro brothers Paul of Indianapolis and Al of Springfield Minnis funeral services at Shirley Brothers Funeral Chapel Indianapolis burial in Indianapolis this morning at 10 o clock
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