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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1947
Page
1
The Clark County judge race saw 18 precincts for Republicans and 3 for Democrats amid unusually light turnout caused by intense heat. The county results show Republicans prevailing in most precincts with a small Democrat share.
Agnes Cecelia Staub and Alfred R Miller wed August 4 at 10.00 am in St Marys Rectory with Rev J M Donahue officiating. Patricia Staub acted as maid of honor and Joe Staub as best man. The couple plans a Michigan trip then to live with the groom’s parents until a new home is ready.
Judge Bristow granted two divorces in Marshall last Saturday. Marjorie Freebairn won custody of their minor child with Thomas M. Freebairn ordered to pay 25 dollars monthly. Tallis Endres received a divorce from Robert Endres with custody split for four children and 90 dollars monthly support for the three younger children.
Admissions include Milton Thornsburg Marshall for surgical treatment. Dismissals list John Ellington R 2 Marshall medical home and Mrs Marie Zschau Marshall surgical patient home. Also Guy Brown Marshall medical patient home Walter Galey Martinsville Mr and Mrs C Dale Murphy R 2 Marshall are parents of a son born August 5 at 11 25 a m weight 7 pounds 3 ounces named Paul A second child mother formerly Jeanetta Catherine Burger.
Mr and Mrs Ellis Stanfield of West York invite friends to an open house Sunday afternoon from 2 to 6 o clock August 10 in observance of their golden wedding anniversary no formal invitations issued.
Miss Audrey Claypool and Herbert Shafer wed in an impressive ceremony at the Chauncey Methodist parsonage Illinois. The Rev Reuben Tingley officiated as family and friends joined the double ring ceremony with pink and white blossoms and a four tier cake. The couple plans residence near Indianapolis after a short wedding trip.
Samuel M. Russell of Terre Haute purchased Elston Batey’s one half in Elite Bakery Marshall and took possession last Friday. Russell plans to move to Marshall once a residence is rented with wife and daughter in his household.
Miss Ruth Murphy and companions returned from a two week Western vacation, visiting sites from Dwight Eisenhower’s boyhood home in Abilene to Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. They toured Greensburgs hand dug well, Pikes Peak, Manitou attractions, Royal Gorge, and other points before returning via Lake of the Ozarks.
Morrell Frazier and spouse of Algonquin announce the Aug 1 birth of Melinda Lee. Wm J Guenther Jr and spouse of Cincinnati announce the Aug 1 birth of son Wm John Til named Johnny. mother formerly Mary Jane Pulver with daughter Jane Ann. Al R Imle of Hillsboro announces Aug 4 birth Barclay Christian, eight pounds eleven ounces, joining two sisters Carolanne and Deborah.
Greenup County Fair at Greenup runs August 18 to 23 with a grandstand expansion and a premier racing program including three $500 stakes and a $400 Cumberland County Derby. Stage revues featuring Red Foley and Skyline Revue plus a Know Illinois exhibit and Turner Brothers Carnival fill the midway. A band concert daily and a Western Stock Horse Show Saturday night accompany ample parking and shaded rest areas.
Jesse J. Haddix aged 56 years 5 months 29 days died last Saturday at the home of his son Eugene Haddix in Vienna Illinois Born in Marshall he was the son of Alfred and Sarah Haddix Survived by a daughter Mrs James Melton of Westfield four sisters Mrs Elsie Clatfelter Marshall Mrs Alice Treadway West York Illinois Mrs Ela Webb Ridge Farm Illinois and Mrs Bessie Thompson Tulsa Oklahoma and six grandchildren Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Bu Beck Funeral Home in Marshall Elder W A Fason officiating Burial was in Marshall cemetery
Alice Burns and Eugene Cooper wed Friday afternoon at the First Baptist parsonage Cedar Rapids Iowa Rev Grant EF Anderson officiated The bride daughter of Lula Burns Manchester and groom son of Mable Cooper Marshall They plan to reside in Cedar Rapids after a brief honeymoon with June Miller as bridesmaid and Larry White as best man
The annual Kuhn reunion gathered Sunday August 3 at Twin Lakes Park Paris with numerous Newhart Kuhn and related family members listed. The group plans to meet at the same time and place next year.
Ainad Temple shriners from East St. Louis Illinois will travel to Casey Illinois for the third pilgrimage this year visiting Vandalia June 28 Carbondale July 26 Casey August 30 and Carmi September 27. The event includes parades shrine ceremonials and initiation of about fifty candidates from eight counties with hundreds of nobles and their wives attending.
Samuel Michael 88 died Wednesday night at 8 10 at his daughter s home seven miles northwest of Marshall. Survived by another daughter Mrs Terry Hayes of Robinson. Funeral at Marrs Funeral Home Marshall Friday 2 PM. Burial Walls Cemetery Edgar county. William Gallatin 84 died Monday at 2 AM after months of ill health. Body to Greenwell Funeral Home Martinsville, then to residence one mile northeast of Martinsville. Survived by companion Mrs Rozilla Gallatin daughter Mrs Lela Funk and granddaughter Mrs Rosalee Branson of Indianapolis. Funeral Wednesday 2 PM at Church of God Martinsville. Burial Ridgelawn Cemetery Martinsville. Ida Switzer died Monday afternoon at daughter Mrs Mae McIntire s home in St Elmo where she had lived. Previously of Martinsville. Funeral held at Greenwell Martinsville Wednesday 1 PM. Burial Ridgelawn. Survived by two sons Ralph and Frank Switzer and daughter Mrs Mae McIntire.
Mr. Wallace near Marshall killed a six foot rattlesnake Friday described as six inches in circumference with ten rattles. Mrs. Kate Mullen and daughter Belle of Paris visit Hugh Ferry's family. Milt Taylor and wife from North Fork plan a several month stay. T. W. Clark joined the 21st Indiana Heavy Artillery reunion at Sullivan Indiana. Gene LeSeure relocates to Vincennes and works between Vincennes and Mt. Carmel.
In 1907 Forty Years Ago notes report W. W. Ralston moving into a North Hamilton residence with F. R. Black moving into the Ralston property. Jos. F. Cline and Mattie L. Gummere wed at Rev. F. W. Moore’s, the couple’s marriage long anticipated by kin. Dolson items recount farm stock standings and a wary financial picture amid modest crops and a busy local economy.
After twenty one years in the restaurant and bakery trade M L Whitlocke announces retirement and will offer his business and building for sale next month due to illness. He founded Star Bakery and restaurant in 1896 and became a leading local entrepreneur. Mrs Emmett Payne and daughter Virginia depart Saturday for Sunbright Tennessee to join Mr Payne with a construction firm. Hazel Ralston travels to St Louis to begin nurse training at Mayfield Hospital.
Twenty years ago Miss Thelma Miller granddaughter of Mrs. Tamson Miller of Walnut Prairie and Louie Lawrence son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lawrence of Marshall were married at noon in Terre Haute last Wednesday. The Buckners formerly of Olustee now Rogers Arkansas visit their son F J Buckner and family after moving from Marshall eighteen years ago. F J Frdy of Evansville and Miss Betty Ann Manhart and Leslie Manhart of West Union depart for a four week motor tour through the east including Niagara Falls Quebec New York City Atlantic City Washington Boston and Philadelphia.
The report lists Mr and Mrs Joe Remlinger of Whiting Indiana visiting relatives east of Marshall along with Logan Miller returning from Cleveland Ohio for a brief stay with his parents south of Marshall. Logan recently graduated from Lincoln School of Welding in Cleveland and works for Pure Oil in Toledo Ohio. Phillip Madden and family from Columbus Ohio visited Terra Haute area relatives for Sunday dinner.
The Indianapolis Star reports Judge Fenton W. Booth longtime chief justice of the United States Court of Claims died at Methodist Hospital aged 78 after an intestinal illness. He lived at 4815 Washington Boulevard and was known as the "mayor of 49th Street" for his popular neighborhood kindness. He served in the 10th District rationing board during WWII, was appointed to the Court of Claims by Theodore Roosevelt in 1905 and retired in 1939 after 84 years of service. Surviving daughters and grandchildren are named with his wife Mabel Dana Booth predeceasing him in 1936.
The revival tent sits east of Volker's grocery. Meetings begin Monday August 11 at 7 45 with Rev Wm Gray D D of First Baptist Effingham as evangelist. Pastor Fuson will lead devotional each evening. Sunday services include school at 9 30 and preaching at 10 30 and 7 30 led by W A Fuson.
The City Council met Monday and urged all water users to conserve, avoid sprinkling and car washing, and to be very conservative. They will notify the public once an ample supply returns.
Miss Edna Baker of Litchfield and several Melrose York Anderson and Darwin residents were dinner guests in Charleston at Charles Farley’s home, a brother of Mrs Woody. While at her farm west of Snyder, Miss Edna Baker broke her right arm below the elbow during canning activities.
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