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Newspaper

Marshall Herald

Location

Marshall, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1966

Page

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Hathaway elected president of Versicol Chemical Corp

Norman E B Hathaway 46 was elected president and chief executive officer of Versicol Chemical Corp a Chicago and North Western Railway Co subsidiary effective August 1 He will succeed Joseph Regenstein Jr as chairman Hathaway a former vice president marketing at Versicol and ex Allied Chemical executive brings a long chemical industry career and Navy service to the post residing with his wife at 595 Longwood Drive Lake Forest Illinois.

Norman EB. Hathaway Versicol Chemical Corporation Chicago and North Western Railway Company Hathaway Joseph Regenstein, Jr Velsicol Chicago and North Western Railway North Western Allied Chemical Corporation University of Maryland U. S. Navy Western Oriille Versicol American Institute of Chemical Engineers American Chemical Society Commercial Chemical Development Association The Society of Chemical Industries Longwood Drive Lake Forest Illinois

Blockinger Open House Marks 40th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Aaron Blockinger Route 2 Terre Haute host open house Sunday August 14 from 2 30 to 5 00 pm in honor of their fortieth wedding anniversary Mrs Tharp Mrs Ethel Tharp Blockingers mother also celebrates her birth anniversary at the same time

Aaron Blockinger Terre Haute

Clark County Fair Tractor Pull Highlights Three Weight Classes

The Clark County Fair hosts a Friday 7 p.m. tractor pulling contest with classes up to 6000, 9000, and 12000 pounds. Weigh-in is 12 to 2 p.m. and contestants draw for positions at 2. Parade from Clark Service Company to the Fair Grounds at 2:30 p.m. Howard Murphy oversees the event awarding trophies funded by local merchants to first and second in each class.

Clark County Fair Howard Murphy Clark Service Company

Sells Angus Bull to Zeddie Hammond in Martinsville

Elmer and Helen Schwartz of Marshall sold an Aberdeen Angus bull to Zeddie Hammond in Martinsville. The deal reflects local cattle trading activity and marks a milestone for both farms.

Elmer and Helen Schwartz Marshall Zeddie Hammond Martinsville

Eisenhower Reunion Dinner to Unite Republican Fund Drive

In Chicago at McCormick Place on Friday September 30 a $100 plate Eisenhower Reunion Dinner will honor Dwight Eisenhower and brothers Earl Milton and Edgar. Attendees include major Republican committees and guests of honor General Eisenhower is expected to speak. Proceeds support the fall election drive.

Springfield Chicago McCormick Place Bwight Eisenhower Earl Milton Edgar United Republican Fund of Ilinois Illinois Republican State Central Committee Cook County Republican Central Committee Republican National Committee Percy For Senator Republican House Campaign Committee Fred M. Gillies United Republican Fund United Dinner Party Republican Party Gillies General Eisenhower Cook County

Clark County 4-H Show Opens Next Week At Fair

Clark County agricultural 4-H members prepare exhibits and events at the Clark County Fair in Marshall. Highlights include dairy judging, poultry, rabbit, vegetable and flower displays, sheep and swine judging, market beef and livestock auctions, dog obedience, ponies, and horsemanship events. The marquee auction Wednesday aims to sell about 20,000 dollars worth of 4-H stock.

Clark County Marshall Warren Bundy fiAeag Cerae

Martinsville Agriculture Fair crowns Merita Young queen

Miss Merita Young daughter of Mr and Mr Howard Young of Martinsville was elected queen of the Martinsville Agriculture Fair. She was crowned by Miss Mary Lee Hickox the 1965 queen with Miss Janice Nike of Martinsville as runner up. Queen Merita will represent the Martinsville Fair in Springfield in January.

Merita Young Howard Young Marshall Martinsville Mary Lee Hickox Janice Nike Queen Merita Springfield

Births in Marshall and surrounding areas

Mr. and Mrs. John Luse of Marion announce their first child a son born July 25 weighing six pounds thirteen ounces. Wayne Caccidy of Marshall reports a son named Douglas Wayne born Saturday at Paris Hospital. Paul Wyrick and spouse welcome a daughter born August 1 at Union Hospital weighing seven pounds two ounces. Loren True born July 26 at Union Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Macke. Lori Lee arrives for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stockton of Ist. Ann Missouri born July 17 with Mrs. Stockton formerly Bess Carpenter. A first child daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. David Elliott of Marshall on Saturday. Deana Little is the mother. Deila Bohn undergoes eye surgery at Union Hospital.

John Luse Marion Illinois Mr. Luse Robert Luse Wayne Caccidy Route 5 Marshall Douglas Wayne Paris Hospital Karen Sue Harbor Paul Wyrick Union Hospital Wyrick Walter Spencer Wayne Macke Loren True Elizabeth Garwood Robert Stockton Ist. Ann Missouri Lori Lee Stocton Bess Carpenter David Elliott Marshall, Saturday Deana, Little

Gas strike boosts top sand well near Westfield

A 1916 report notes a strong gas flow struck Sunday in the Whismand lease north of Westfield in the top sand at 322 to 344 feet. The gas was cased off, drilling paused, and a stray sand containing 80 oil was found above the limestone. the well finished at 540 feet as Allied forces advance on fronts.

Westfield John Finkbiner Wabash Township Arthur Easter Nash Tolinson Township Charles Davison Marshall Judd Harlan St. Louis Ereich Othl

Metz-Hopp marriage linked to Indiana ceremony

Miss Harriette Ellen Metz wed Charles Albert Hopp in Dana Indiana on Saturday August 1. The couple’s public note follows social visits by Mr and Mrs William Beuhler and family and Mr and Mrs Arthur Beuhler with their children at Decatur Illinois for a Gebbert Stores picnic.

Charles Metz South Sixth Street Harriette Ellen Metz Charles Albert Hopp Marshall Township Dana Indiana William Beuhler Eileen Arthur Beuhler Billy Decatur Illinois Gebbert Stores

Births and marriages and vacations reported in brief

Twenty years ago in 1946 Roscoe Nich of lolson Grandview had a son born Monday. Frederick Lewis Jerald Richard was born July 24. Fred Moore and Martha returned from a seven week vacation on the west coast. Discharges list multiple individuals including Mills Graham Horsley Hawker and Landis. Marriage licenses issued to Harvey Turner and Helen Owen both Marshall. Fenton Quinn and Dorothy Weaver Casey and Jeff Walters Jr and Gerald Orr Martinsville Casey.

Roscoe Nich Lolson Grandview Frederick Lewis Jerald Richard Fred Moore Martha West Coast Calvin Robert Mills, Jr Herman Graham Elbert Frank Lin Nickles John Mason Horsley William L. Fitzgarrald Hubert L. Nicholson William H. Hawker Joe V. O'Dell Arthur C. Hawker Calvin A. Southard Victor Neese Don C. Hutton Oscar Leroy Castin Norman Leon Landis Harvey A. Turner Marshall Helen Owen Fenton R. Quinn Dorothy Weaver Dennison Jeff Walters, Jr Martinsville Gerald Marie Orr Casey

Ten Years Ago Vacation News From Marshall Area

Ten years ago the county judge and Mrs. John M. Hollerbeck returned from a vacation in Northern Wisconsin and Michigan. Mrs. Myrtle Terrell and daughter Ann of Roanoke Virginia visited and planned a short stay in Marshall. Gustave Ritter and Jerome Millouse couples slated to travel August 5 to Brunswick Maine to visit David Nash and son David Allen.

John M.hollerbeck Wisconsin Upper Peninsular Michigan Myrtle Terrell Ann Roanoke Virginia Marshall Gustave Ritter Jerome H. Millouse Brunswick Maine David R. Nash David Allen

Miss Clark County Fair queen contestants named for 1966

Ten contestants compete for Miss Clark County Fair 1966 with introductions set for Saturday August 6 and judging Monday August 8. Queen will be crowned by 1965 winner Pamela Daily and will represent Clark County at the January Springfield state meeting.

Clark County Fair Queen Pamela Daily Jack Daily Marshall Clark County Fair Springfield Pula Davidson P A. Davidon Clark County Cathy Callahan Dean Callahan Vicki Braynard Meryl

Deaths of Charles W. Kelley and John Johnson

Charles W. Kelley 69 died at home on North Seventh Street. He was a retired Marathon Oil land department supervisor and an American Legion member. John "Jack" Johnson 79, a retired Pennsylvania Railroad engineer, died at Burnside Home in Marshall. Burial and military rites were conducted in Marshall Cemetery.

Charles W. Kelley North Seventh Street Land Department Marathon Oil Company Moore Funeral Home Burt McIntosh Marshall Cemetery American Legion Clark County Kelley Virginia Neva Mishler Robinson Illinois Sharon Joyce Mis John “Jack” Johnson Burnside Marshall A Pennsylvania Railroad Terre Haute Charles W Johnson Marshall H J Kemp Johnson Scottish Rite Valley of East

New Student Registration for Marshall Elementary

New students entering Marshall elementary schools may register on August 15 and 16. Visit the South School office from 9 to 12 and 1 to 3 to complete registration if not already done.

Marshall South School

Marshall High 1961 Class Reunion Planned at Park

The Marshall high school class of 1961 will hold a reunion on August 27 at Lincoln Trail State Park. A pot luck picnic starts at 6 30 p.m. on the boathouse deck. All graduates are invited and may bring a guest.

Marshall High School Lincoln Trail

Smitley Reunion Planned at Twin Lakes Park Paris

The Smitley reunion is set for Sunday August 7 at Twin Lakes Park in Paris with all relatives and friends invited. Lon Linton was admitted to Paris Hospital on Sunday.

Smitley Twin Lakes Park Paris Lon Linton Paris Hospital

4 H Livestock Auction Set for August 10

About $20 000 worth of 4 H market steers hogs and lambs will sell at the Clark County 4 H livestock auction on Wednesday August 10 at 4 00 p m in the 4 H barn at the Marshall fairground. Chambers of Commerce of Casey Martinsville and Marshall endorse the event inviting individuals and businesses to sponsor an animal. Steers will be delivered free to McDaniel Slaughter House for slaughter and quartering. meat can be cut wrapped and frozen for home use. A truck will haul purchases to Indianapolis markets. bidding may be done locally or through a purchasing committee. Last year 52 steers 79 hogs and 9 lambs sold for $19 470 02.

Clark County Marshall Fairground Warren Bundy Chambers of Commerce Casey Martinsville Marshall McDaniel Slaughter House Bundy Indianapolis Floyd Haumesser Casey Duane Crutchfield

Huffingtons mark fiftieth anniversary with August open house

Mr and Mrs Fred Huffington celebrate 50 years of marriage with an open house on August 14 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at their home three miles northwest of Marshall on the Clarksville road.

Fred Huffington Marshall Clarksville Road

Girls Final Softball Schedule At Local Diamond

Marshall Red and White Swingers play Annapolis on Tuesday August 9 at 7 00 pm. Martinsville Girls face Hutsonville on Thursday August 11 and Saturday August 13 at 7 00 pm at the Little League Diamond.

Marshall Annapolis Martinsville Hutsonville Little Legue

Cottonwood Homecoming Sunday at Craig and Davison Lake

The Cottonwood Homecoming is set for Sunday August 14 at Craig and Davison Lake. A basket dinner will be served at noon and all residents are invited.

Cottonwood Craig, & Davison Lake

Two Marshall graduates win nurse training scholarships

Two 1966 Marshall high school graduates active in Future Nurses Club and Candy Stripers receive nurse training scholarships. Mary Jane O Rourke of 614 Mulberry Street reserves the Forty and Fight nurses training scholarship and will study at St Anthony School of Nursing in Terre Haute.

Marshall High School Future Nurses Club Candy Stripers Mary Jane O'Rourke Willam O'Rourk Mulberry Street St Anthony School of Nursing Terre Haute

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