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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1947
Page
1
Sunday school attendance and church programs dominate the report. Local families including the Scotts Ray Bland Johns Parsons and Johns families are noted visiting, attending funerals and fairs, with mentions of homecoming and various neighbors in Dennison.
Mrs Maude Miller and Choctaw residents noted decorating plans as Beal and assistants prepare to redecorate the church next Monday. Local visits include Weger of Flat Rock with Lloyd Snearly family and Alvin Miller gatherings. Cottonwood homecoming attended. hospital stay for Glen Norton in Terre Haute for tonsil removal.
Church activities cover Sunday School at 9 30 worship at 10 30 district meeting 2 30 to 4 00 dedication of new home 4 30 minister Rev Venatta guest minister Rev Herman Inspirational service 7 30 prayer service weekly league meetings and womens and helper groups scheduled with local hosts and hostsess details. Parasite control tip advises use of goose salt and phenothiazine mix to protect sheep all summer.
The text notes adjusting hanger rods to suit different heights for both adults and children, improving shared closets for parents and young children.
Mrs Commodore Frakes and family narrative lists social visits from Darwin and nearby towns including Princeton Terre Haute Gary Marshall Snyder and Martinsville. Attendees include Rev H J Kemp Lloyd Rousch and many relatives with reunions planned at John Frakes home August 17.
Rev and Mrs Howard Hammer and children of near Ashley Ohio dined with Mr and Mrs Hugh White on Wednesday Mildred Shaffner and sons visiting her parents returned to Columbus with them Ora Wilkey called on
Mr and Mrs Roy Batkalow are noted in Saturday evening vows. Hugh White and wife visited Mr and Mrs Allen Crumlin and Mr and Mrs Lee Ramsey spent Saturday with Ethel Ada Meeker. Detroit residents Gertie Howe and Mable Gilbert called on Hugh White Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Alvin OT Mine Of Choctaw were dinner guests of Allen Crumlin and Dorothy Wernz. Crumlin and Dorothy with Mrs Lizzie Wernz attended homecoming at Cotton Wood Sunday. Lyman Crumlin and Junior Wells joined the Springfield Fair Friday and Saturday.
Sunday school attendance reported at 16. Local residents share visits with neighbors and relatives including the Imles, Tingleys, Ogles, Pit tingers, and Hend ersons. Hospital patient Willie Jeffers shows improvement after a period at Union Hospital Terre Haute.
Union and Mrs Chas Ogle attended the funeral of Jessi Haddix in Marshall on Tuesday afternoon. Henry Bohn, a patient at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, is improving. Dennis Henderson of Terre Haute and family were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Ovie Draper with Marjorie.
Miss Erna Campbell and Miss Elva Snodgrass of Coffeyville visit Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Behner. A party honors Miss Lela Newman's birthday with ice cream cake cookies and sandwiches. Local families, fairs and travels are listed alongside a birth and death notice for Samuel Corbin Michael born January 17, 1859.
Life noted as age 88 with a marriage to Nancey Wood in 1881 and a long, devout Christian faith. Survived by daughters Mrs Terry Hayes and Mrs Abel Babcock, seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and cared for by family after wife’s death. Logged for Bell Ridge church, he moved in with kin after 1942, passing as the master called.
Spring weather delayed corn, leaving some crops to late maturity. Turn silage now to recover potential milk income and minimize losses. Build temporary silos or use trench, slat, or wire fencing silos and seek guidance from dairy plant fieldmen or county agents. Start pasture renovation and fall seeding to lift next year’s milk output.
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