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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1969
Page
2
The Marshall Herald edited by Carlos and Carl Stewart serves Marshall Illinois with weekly Friday editions. Subscriptions are offered with a note that no three month option exists.
An editorial notes Washington DC appoints a new police chief yet argues his authority is limited by systemic restraints. The piece claims many Illinois cities suffer similar restrictions and urges public understanding of why leaders are hampered.
Frank Borman read Genesis in the East Room as about 3850 attendees, including leaders and diplomats, watched the Moon landing moment. The President spoke of setting foot on the Moon while prayers for astronauts and world peace echoed, with talk of Mars missions and limits of power.
The Taxpayers Federation of Illinois outlines a 2.4 percent state tax withholding for Illinois payrolls starting August 1. Employers must remit withheld amounts quarterly or annually if under $100, with declarations required for estimated tax above $50. No standard or itemized Illinois deductions apply. state tax is added back to Federal calculations.
A reader using the name Sadie Willis writes to Congressman Hays denouncing welfare as ruinous and urging work requirements for aid. She cites roads, litter, hospital needs, and foster-child volunteer work, argues against unchecked charity, and stresses pride through honest labor.
There is no provision for a personal appearance before a board other than the registrant's local board. The file contents are confidential and cannot be released to your wife without written consent dated and signed by you. Appeals from abroad may go to the board with jurisdiction over living in the state of residence.
Sunday dinner guests included Rev and Mrs. John Stanley and son, Mr and Mrs. David Bland and Mrs. Grace Mason. Frankie Allen Doll had an appendectomy at Paris hospital and was home Friday. Isaiah 41:13 ends the column with a biblical quote.
West Union announces Olen and Mrs Clements now reside at Burnside Home in Marshal after a Chicago hospital stay. Elizabeth Bryan returns from Mary Sherman Hospital Sullivan Indiana by Prust-Hosch ambulance. Weekend visitors include James Drummond and baby from Peoria and relatives of Will Maron. DeAnn Ledermann and Del plan a Texas vacation. Morecrafts from Joplin visit the Ledermanns and Prusts. Roy Kearns and Mike of Winston Salem and John Cooney with Cindy visit West.
A listing of guests includes Mr and Mrs Robert Woods and sons from Austin Texas, Mr and Mrs Joe Mc Comb and children from Champaign, and Mrs J P Woods from Danville. Mrs Gene Ingram and daughters from Mississippi visited two weeks with her parents the Wilsons.
The area youth rally at the church featured Jan Clungenpest with an inspiring message. Mrs Essie Claypool Barbee was hospitalized in Paris for observation and tests. Salem Church fire caused undetermined damage to a building 82 years old. Weddings and family visits marked a busy weekend with numerous guests from Indiana Michigan Virginia and Illinois.
The Cowsills, a popular All-American family rock act, perform at 2:30 p.m. Sunday August 24 at DuQuoin State Fair joining The Joplin Forte group. Their family lineup ranges from 9-year-old Susan to mother Barbara with brothers Bob Barry John and Paul handling production and performance roles. The fair runs August 23 to September 1 with other acts including Tennessee Ernie Ford Dionne Warwick and the King Family. For tickets and info write Box 182 DuQuoin Illinois 62832.
Mrs Kathryn Patchett visited with Mrs Warner who is recuperating after hospitalization. Mrs Richard Budd and her child visited Monday afternoon with Mrs Larry Budd and children of Casey.
City officials weigh ending the rule banning bicycles on sidewalks as Marshall traffic grows dangerous for children and others riding in streets.
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