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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1952
Page
2
The Herald reports the Wabash township oil well was drilled to the Devonian pay and pipe set for a cable tool rig. The rotary rig moved to the Glover land and reached 1000 feet by Thursday.
Gregory Alan Fisher five year old son of Mr and Mrs Paul Fisher of Casey died Tuesday morning at Union Hospital Terre Haute from polio. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
A list of warranty and quit claim deeds recorded in August 1952 shows transfers in Marshall and nearby townships. Clar ence Prewett to Henman Pendleton and Sylvia Pendleton. Henry Looney to John Cutright. Burl Williams to Earl Weaver. Lloyd Roush to LeRoy Gardner. Marie Kile to Ernest Geheb. Edne Miller to Everett Higginbotham. Wayne Shuey to Aden Newlin. Manwaring to Kile. Shotwell to Gustave Ritter. Daly to Edwards. Knowles to Virginia Davis. Davis to Knowles. Bower to Blanch Daniel. U S Army units via Martin Van Buren to Davis and Robinson. Morey and Cunningham to L Morey and Brown. Vance to Clark. Morgan to Conner. Values range $1 to $12, with multiple sections and additions described.
The annual homecoming at Freedom Church is set for Sunday September 7. Sunday school starts at 9 30 with Elder Dale Rhyne delivering the preaching. A basket dinner follows at noon in the basement and a program continues in the afternoon inviting former teachers pupils and preachers to attend and contribute readings songs or talks.
The Avon Community meeting has been postponed to Friday night September 5. Refreshments will be provided by attendees. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Thirty three men reported for the first football practice under Coach Paul Heaton on Monday August 25. The squad features twelve returning lettermen led by Captain Morris Crumlin and seniors Buddy Bloodworth Richard King Joe Perkins Jack Strohm Jim Koutsoumpss Bob Mars Bill Shirley. Returning juniors include Russell Dill Phil Haddix Bill Renshaw with Leland Shirley as the lone sophomore letterman. A large group of prospects and a schedule list games from September through November at Marshall Paris Robinson Charleston Martinsville Effingham Linton Casey.
Harry Cherry and Gus Mancuso of the St. Louis Cardinals will be in Paris tonight at 7 30. Paris faces Mt Vernon in the listed game.
The thirteenth annual reunion gathers former Clark county residents now in Chicago Gary and Hammond areas at Wicker Park Highland Indiana. A business session at 2:00 p m precedes a basket picnic supper in the evening.
An 11 month old child Martha Ellen Thornsburg is reported living with her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Thornsburg east of Mar. The brief notice records a young child's name and guardian parents in a local community item.
Mrs Mary Hedrick 84 widow of Millard M Hedrick died Monday evening surviving daughter Elizabeth McDaniel of Marshall grandson S Sgt Richard S McDaniel USMC Terre Haute granddaughter Charlotte Ditto Terre Haute and sister Mrs W W Stroop of St Louis The body at Moore Funeral Home services held Thursday at 11 00 am Rev Eugene Stauffer officiating burial Marshall cemetery
The American Legion Auxiliary conducted a formal installation of officers on Tuesday night with an impressive ceremony. The Auxiliary choir performed the Twenty Third Psalm and Raindrops, songs also sung at the National Convention in New York on August 24. Delicous refreshments followed.
Hugh J. Fyfe Jr 21 of Marshall marries Norris Lee Wells 17 of Martinsville. The license was issued following standard verification procedures.
Reminder of the Farm Bureau Farm Management tour at the Bob Maurer farm three miles south of Marshall on Route 1 then east 3 1/4 miles on gravel. Joel Welsh will demonstrate land leveling. Seed wheat should be treated with Ceresan or Panogen before planting for an expected 2 to 4 bushels per acre gain.
Marshall Legion Auxiliary Choir won first place at the national American Legion convention in New York City after finishing second last year. Directed by Mrs. Helen Moore the group returned home to Terre Haute greeted by friends with a royal welcome.
Jean Wanmouth seeks divorce from Robert War mouth and an injunction. Charles M. Vail files for divorce from May Vail. Joy T. Yeley and others request appointment of a trustee in a multi party action.
Mr and Mrs Gerald Smith announce the birth of a daughter Lois Kathleen born August 13 observed with a 7 pound 7 ounce girl Betsy Luann born August 26 at Union Hospital Terre Haute This is their second child and both families also include Mr and Mrs Kenneth Low of Marshall as relatives
Ida Mitchell returns home to Cagey and Ash area with no relatives nearby. Mrs L B Anderson visited Darwin last Thursday and Friday. Harry Cork and Will Taylor rode a tandem to Darwin. it broke down, they walked home. Anna and Cora Berner returned from Terre Haute visit. Stella Sweitzer visited family in Terre Haute. Marriage licenses issued for Chester Payne Alma Randolph Bell Air. Harvey Haran Sylvia Swiger Coatsville. Joseph Lowry Dora Barbee Westfield. Frank Cunningham Della Towell Martinsville. Grant Daugherty Ettie Bishop York. Wm Jenkins Davie Barbeek Westfield. Samuel Stewart Effie Lutz Marshall.
J E Clayton, a coast artilleryman at Ft. Morgan Alabama for three years, will return home this week after his enlistment expired. Local residents include Mr and Mrs J P Ralston of West York visiting Marshall, and Miss Nell Green of Chrisman staying with Misses Ruby and Ruth Foster.
Harold Whitehead returns from Chicago after a several week visit. Miss Dorothy Fishback hosts Miss Irma Imle of Terre Haute as guest. Mrs. Glen Smitley visits relatives in Terre Haute and Westfield. Miss Irene Taubeneck returns from Oklahoma summer. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Foster come home from California. Ellen May begins teaching in Scotland Schools with her parents driving her there.
Miss Marie Taylor returns from a two week visit in Charleston with her father Robert Taylor and brothers Eugene and William accompanying her on the trip.
Social events unfold with multiple households hosting gatherings. Agnes Nicol and Mrs. Ditzenberger welcome guests from Charleston and Redman area for a Sunday picnic. Myles Pulver circle hosts an ice cream and pound party with Cork and Pulver families and others. Emma and Virginia Fishback host a weekend house party with Geisert Mathew Luckhaupt Joab and Davidson guests. Sweet family spends Sunday with Mallorys in Martinsville.
Bobby Stout returned home Monday from Nashville Tennessee where he had spent the past three weeks with his great uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Charles Morris. Also visiting were the Grimms from Dayton Ohio and their children Fred and Mary. Ann Lovett Betty Cullop and Mary Bubeck spent the weekend in Indianapolis with Eileen Beuhler. Hazel Stepp returned home after several weeks in Chicago and Gary. Ray Manhart L A Manhart and granddaughter and Herman Imle with Dorothes Rose enjoy a Minnesota vacation. Miss Maxine Bloodworth hosted Sunday dinner with Lola Crumlin Bernice Bruner Donna Deno Theresa Rousch Maxine Householder and Pauline Beck.
Approximately 25 delegates from the Marshall company of Jehovah Vah's Witnesses will travel to a three day district assembly in Owensboro Kentucky September 5 to 7. The event at Sport Center 1801 Hickman Avenue includes Bible instruction and gospel preaching. R W Kurzen from New York will speak on Sunday September 7 at 3 00 pm World Unity Is It A Dream. Delegates from Louisville Lexington Portsmouth Evansville Nashville and Knoxville will attend along with visitors from Illinois and Ohio.
Central zone squirrel season runs September 1 to October 31 from sunrise to sunset with a daily limit of five and possession limit of ten. Dove season September 1 to 30 from noon to sunset with eight birds daily and eight in possession. Shotguns only. Girl Scout meeting September 2 at the Boy Scout building Clark County Fair grounds with a camp fire gathering at 5 p.m.
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