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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1969
Page
2
The Marshall Herald lists address at 124 S Fifth Street Marshall Illinois 62441. Editor is Carlos Stewart also listed as Carl Stewart with Friday publication schedule and subscription note.
Clark county claims the state champion bur oak from Clark county near Darwin on Bayder Creek. The giant measures 17 feet 11 inches in trunk circumference at four and a half feet high and was measured by district forester Richard Thom and nominator Frank Hilbert. The August Outdoor Illinois lists the tree with others and hints at further nominations.
The 46th Beltz reunion gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Thompson in West Union. A noon basket dinner was shared after Grace by Johnie Beltz. Attendees renewed old acquaintances and viewed portraits of deceased relatives. total attendance reached 89.
Four births and one marriage were reported. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John S Beltz of Columbus Ohio Mr and Mrs Mack Beltz of Dennison Mrs Irene Hennes ee Frances McCartney and Judy Justice of Indianapolis Mr and Mrs Kenneth Pumphrey Mr and Mrs Charley Tingley Mr and Mrs Alvin Beltz Mr and Mrs Dudley Beltz and Lisa Mr and Mrs Jack Bierbaum Shirley Rose and Mike Mr and Mrs Fred Pine DeAnna and Jennifer Mr and Mrs Edgar Berner Mrs Floyd D Sweitzer Peggy David and Bobby Mr and Mrs Denny Grimes Mrs Neema Raisner Mrs Edina Beltz Diana McCartney Jerry Fowler Mr and Mrs Edgar Berner all of Marshall Clarence Thompson of West Man and the host and hostess Mr and Mrs Harry A Thompson.
Mrs Rosa Statesman records a busy West Liberty weekend with visits among neighbors and relatives. Families including Newlin Gilberts, Curtrights, Behners, Morgans, and Shumakers travel between Marshall Martinsville and Wheeler and attend reunions and dinners.
Elder Glen Arbuckle will preach at Mill Creek Church Sunday morning and evening. Homecoming day invites attendees to bring dinner and family. Mrs Mary Carpenter returned home last week and Mrs Francis Miller accompanied her. Ben Strohm, John Blizzard, Maude Miller and Martha Booker attended Homer’s funeral.
Funeral home in Terre Haute hosts Strohm for services at Oak Hill Cemetery near Riley Indiana. Community members including Grace Higginbotham Everett Mrs Maude Miller John Blizzard and others share Sunday and Thursday visits and attend Walker reunion at the Marshall fairground with a noon dinner.
A lengthy list details numerous property transfers including buyers and sellers such as Dwane A and Kathryn B Daughett to Linda B Macey. Russell Veach et al to Robert and Mildred Stephen. George C and Phyllis Conley to Melvin Gilbert. Leon and Linda Enman to Leon Bernard and Linda Inman. Anna and M L Behner to Lavina and Larry Rasner. and others. Transactions cover sections, townships, ranges, and specific additions in Casey Martinsville Marshall Darwin Jewell and surrounding areas with prices ranging from $1 to $10.
Real estate promotional listing urges buyers to act now and watch for sold signs indicating quick closures. Claims urgency and customer satisfaction through a strong sales push.
Multiple properties include a 40 acre farm seven miles southwest of Marshall with tillable land and a five room house, a new eight bedroom home in Westwood Addition, a six room duplex near the courthouse, an apartment house with multiple units, a trailer court with several homes, four and three bedroom modern homes, an eight bedroom home near Court House, a brick three bedroom home with six acres and a one acre lake, and an 80 acre farm with 83 tillable acres and a pond, all offered with loan assistance and immediate possession.
Ethel Sawyer sells Lot 1 2 7 8 Block 15 Original Town Westfield for $1. Co A Williams and Murl transfer to Harold Tracy and Ruby for $2 in Perry's second addition Casey Lot 8.
The First Church of Christ Scientist Marshall invites all to a 10 30 a m service at 614 Pine Street with a lesson sermon titled Mond based on Exodus and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. Attendees are encouraged to reflect on the verse about speaking with heaven and the idea that human capacities widen as the true conception of man and God grows.
Descendants of A B Morgan will gather for their annual reunion at the Scout building Marshall August 24. All members and friends are invited. A basket dinner will be served at noon. Sylvan Morgan serves as president.
Old-timers recall Murphy Veagh links as a reunion set for August 24 at the Marshall fairgrounds. The note hints at tax relief sentiment and Illinois seeking revenue, though details are unclear.
A Wesley Chapel Church reunion will be held on August 28 with a basket dinner at noon followed by an afternoon program. Friends are invited to attend and join the gathering.
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