Soil survey work in Clark County Illinois
Investigators active in Clark County Illinois are documenting soil types for a county wide survey conducted by the University of Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station. The effort, led by Ethan A Norton with four man teams, measures geology topography vegetation depth drainage and chemical makeup to map fertility and guide farming practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athanta
Norton
Clark
University of
Ilinois
Butvey
Clark County
Illinois
Hmit
Cyril G. _ Hopkins
Mosier
Robert
A. ‘Scott
Morrison
Goner
Bruce B. Clark
Ethan A. Norton
Vandalia
Ono
County Teachers Gather for Two Day Training Meeting
More than 160 teachers from the county met Thursday and Friday to organize and receive supplies ahead of the September 1 start. Highlights included radio demonstrations by Heber Nash and music appreciation talks by Elsa Stein and Lyon Healey, plus a moving picture show financed by the chamber of commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heber Nash
Elsa Stein
Victor ‘Department
Lyon
Healey
Chicago
Chamber of Commerce
J. W. Castello
Lemoille
Illinois Central Tailroad
General
Death of James Sanders Remains Mystery as Coroner Probes
A coroner jury in Terre Haute investigates the death of James Sanders with unknown cause and method. The estate attorney Angsta reports no contact with the youth involved, while prior Herald notes suggested confinement in a room above Walter Smith’s blacksmith shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James ‘Sandérs
Terre’ Haute
Connelly
the Herald
Walter ‘Smith
Court Imposes Thirty Days Jail For Contempt
Ray Kimberlin was sentenced to thirty days in the county jail for contempt of court. The order was issued by the county court on Friday.
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Ray Kimberlin
Henry McPheeters Farm Sells at Public Sale
Henry McPheeters farm of 80 acres was sold at public sale on Saturday. Macke bought the property for $5,000. John T. Sankey served as guardian and Everett Connelly acted as attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McPheeter
Witl, Fam ‘Macke
John
T. ‘Sankey
Everett Connelly
Atorney
West Liberty Revival Begins Sunday Night
Reverend J. B. Jubin of Martineville will open revival services at the West Liberty church Sunday night at 7 30. Along with him is evangelist Charles Ac Jubine of Mason City and the 18 year old Evan gelist who will lead the singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. EB. Jubin
Martineville
West Liberty Church
Charles
Ac Jubine
Mason City
Ewill
Tramps Hold Convention in Will English Grove
Tramps dressed as such assembled as a convention of about 40 men at Will English Grove north of Marshall. The event occurred Wednesday evening and was conducted under the direction of the brotherhood and men’s class at the Methodist church.
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English Grove
Marshall
Methodist Church
Susan Quick Dies After Long Marshall Teaching Career
Miss Susan Quick died at her Marshall home Saturday after a long life as a prominent local teacher. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at her West Main Street residence.
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Susan Quick
Yeats
Marshall
West Main Street
Indianapolis Youths Wed in Marshall Ceremony
Rev. D. T. Black officiated a Marshall ceremony uniting Clyde Edwards 22 and Elsie Marple 19 of Indianapolis with Fred Harris 21 of Coatsville and Anna May Sheets 21 of Indianapolis. The double wedding occurred Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. T. Black
Coupe
Indiana
Clyde Edwards
Indianapolis
Elsie Marple
Fred Harris
Coatsville
Anna May ‘Sheets
Robert Taylorادثes with another car on Route 6 accident
Robert Taylor of Michigan Avenue backed from a Tot to begin a rural route when a large closed car struck his left side, wrecking a wheel. He smilingly muttered it was his fault, the car was repaired, and he continued his route with little delay.
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Robert Taylor
Michigan Avenue
Taylor
Paris bids lead on 6.37 mile road project
Ralph Baum of Paris tops bids at 116000 for a 6.37 mile road, with Arnold & Co at 120000 and Alan Parrish at 126000 as the field remains to be let. Contracts not yet awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Baum
Paris
Arnold & Co
Alan Parrish
Vague List of Names From Historical Page Item
A long fragment lists many personal names and surnames including Anna Scott Minnie Barrett G O Frazier Anna Saiter Mabel Ferris Mabel Kuhn Jessie Callington Zola Nidey John L Freeland Julian House Adams Thornburgh Irene Fessenbeck Margaret Wernz Leon Wernz Margie Dulaney Rachel O Rourke Lena Briggs Golda Barbee Grace Buckler Nina Funk Eunice Gilbert R T Buckle Elizabeth Reynolds Ellen May H W Findley Ruth Washburn Mary Washburn Forrest Smith Fred Huffington Bertha Kanna Macher Clairrens Pearce F G Edwards Eva Manhart Grace B Baker H F Johnson Glen Pendleton Teresa Washburn Helen Fredenberger Gertrude Madden Charlotte Schad Golda Funk L M Russell Fannie M Luck Haupt Roy McNary Harold Culter Ralph Hix Beulah Van Wey Gertrude Callahan Ferne Moore Irene Crowe Cline Blancha Shatter Russell Bohn Mrs C L Brewer Albert DeLong Lottie Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Scott
Minnie Barrett
G.O. Frazier
Anna Saiter
Mabel” Ferris
Mabel Kuhn
Jessie
Callington
Zola Nidey
John L. Freeland
Julian House
Adam Thornburgh
Irena Fessenbeck
Margaret Wernz
Leon Wernz
Margie Dulaney
Rachel Eb.o’rourké
Lena Briggs
Golda ‘Barbee
Grace. Buckler
Nina Mae ‘Funk
Eunice
Gilbert
R.*t
L. M. Russel
Fannie M. Luck Haupt
Roy’ ‘McNary
Harold Culter
Ralph Hix
Beulah"Van Wey
Gertrude Callahan
Ferne *Moore
Irene
Crowe
Cline
Blancha- Shatter
Russell Bohn
Fair Gets Aid of Farm Bureau Men in Clark County
Clark County Fair receives support from the Farm Bureau as it promotes agricultural exhibits and livestock at Martinville this week. Leaders emphasize cooperation between the Clark County Farm Bureau and Clark County Fair Association to improve agriculture, stock quality, and market returns while showcasing Boys and Girls clubs and breeding organizations. Horse racing offers 3050 in purses, with strong community involvement and promotional efforts highlighted.
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Farm Bureau
Clark ‘Coutny
Clark County
Martinbvelle
Kettring
Associa- County ‘Farm Bureau
Téadrs
Farm’ Bureau
Clark County Farm Bureau
Clark County Fair Association
Clark, County, Farm, Bureau
Marriage Licenses Issued for Casey and Westfield Couples
Clifford E. McDaniel 21 Casey wed Lenai Renner 18 Westfield. Robert L. Wright 27 Casey and Sallie C. Garrett 37 Clarksburg ae Va were issued licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford E. McDaniel
Casey
Lenai Renner
Westfield
Robert L.wright
Sallie C. Garrett
Clarksburg
Evangelist Rev R 0 Wine to Speak at Big Creek Church
The renowned evangelist and philanthropy worker Rev R O Wine will attend special services at Big Creek Evangelical Church this week and next. The regular pastor is Rev J B McCoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BBG
Big Creek
J. B. McCoy
Immigration Policy and the Call for Safe Arrival
The Commissioner of Immigration argues for drastic laws to keep arrivals safe for both newcomers and longtime residents. He traces immigration’s long, contentious history from early colonies to Ellis Island and notes ongoing challenges in balancing economics, health, and politics. Continued discussion and policy shifts are expected as America remains a destination for diverse migrants.
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Husband
América
W. W. Husband
Virginia
Massachusetts
Ellis Island
America
New Republic
Marshall Band Concert Draws Crowd Despite Weather
The Marshall Chamber of Commerce band drew a large crowd last Thursday, with a strong performance headlined by a cornets solo by C. J. Conrad. Frank Cole and James Cosgrove sang a duet There’s Only One Pal After All. A tomorrow night concert is expected though the season is officially over.
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Fanouhan
Sacs P
Marshall ‘Chamber “of Commerce
Conrad
Love
Frank Cole
James Cosgrove
Dr. LaGrenge
H. C. Sturdevant
Ike. Shaw
Bright
Jesse Porter
Carl. Taubeneck
Warren Tarman
Léral Matthews
Granville ‘Brosman
Wayne
Hollenbeck
Creal Stout
Junior Cole
Earl Sowers
James Colgrove
Frank Casteel
Hi.Roebuck
Jean “McCormick
Fred Nichols
Leonard Cooley
Charles “Baker
H. O. Carter
Frank” Kraemer
Depank Archer
Henry Allen’ Wallis
Rey Sturdevant
Charles Trefz
W. Re Turman
Class of Nineteen Reunion at Swinford Home
The Marshall Township High School Class of 1919 held its third reunion at R. L. Hunt’s home, then a picnic west of Marshall, followed by a party at A. D. Swinford’s home. Attendees included Mary Arford, Dorothy Davidson, Margie Dulaney, Esther Weir, Frances Lutz, Nola Kdmamacher, Nellie Hunt, G. Marie Swinford, Dorothy Reynolds, Marie Stewart, Mrs. Lotto, Cladfelter, and Eugene Chenworth. The group plans to make reunions an annual event.
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Marshall Township High School
R. L. Hunt
Marshall
A. D. Swinford
Mary Arford
Dorothy D. Davidson
Margie Dulaney
Esther Weir
Frances
Lutz
Nola O. Kdmamacher
Nellie F. Hunt
G. Marie Swinford
Dorothy Reynolds
Marie Stewart
Lotto
Cladfelter
Leota
Millhouse
Eugene
Chenworth
Board selects Lola Kile to fill city school vacancy
At Monday night’s meeting the city school board elected Lola Kile to fill the vacancy created by Gertrude Sharkey’s leave of absence. The decision came on the fifth ballot amid debate about hiring a teacher who already holds another position. The board had previously agreed Sharkey could resign if she chose to change jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City School ‘Board
Lola
Kile
Gertrude Sharkey
Har
Pleasant Surprise Honors Mrs. Enos M Perisho on 50th Birthday
Mrs Enos M Perisho of Kansas received a pleasant surprise Wednesday for her 50th birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Elmer Nayard and their children, Glenn Clapp and daughter, Mr and Mrs Roy Randy and daughter Emmanuel Claypool, and Alex Kempar, who arrived with ice cream and cakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira
Enos. M. Perisho
Kansas
Elmer Nayard
Glenn Clapp
Roy
Randy
Emanuel Claypool
Alax. Kempar
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wile Tell
Ray
Abe
Chamber, of ‘Commerce
Mats
Bert Miller
B. B. Millis
Martinsville
Clark ‘County
Anna’ “Mitchell
Mabel Allred
Lorene E. Lainger
Golda ‘Thompson
Flozza * Smith
Rosa M. Batson
Edna Wesnitzer
Lola Kile
Mabel “Arford
Mary ‘Arford
Co. L. Brewer
R. O “Cooper
Roy Dickerson
Clarence Briggs
Lella
Hurst
Marie: Claypool
Ethel . Hutchinson
Mary Jane Lindley
Frances Bartlett
Mabel Wright
O'Rourke
Robert Clements
Earl M. Cummins
E. B. Millis
Leon Dodd
Eugene Chenoweth
Florilla Gard
Fern Short
Sulla Hillard
Orlando Shotwell
Alice White
Claude A. Goble
Delma M. _Mahon
Lizzia Hutchinson
Etfe
Hutchinson
Jessie L. Ruttman
Pearley
Babcock
McPheeters
West Liberty
Baum
TOF
Sr Eatonera
Theoky Ha Oy
Mickie
Wills
Syd
Et Ists
Swinford
Lola’ Kile
GITY
Enos N MP
Perisho
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