Farewell from Clark County Farm Adviser Board
Robert Hollensbe signs off from the Clark County Farm Bureau after 196 Farm Bureau articles across Casey Marshall and Martinsville papers. He notes fond memories, praise for 4-H leaders, and introduces Warren Bundy as his successor to assist farmers with their problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
Marshall
Martinsville
Clark County Farm Bureau
Clark County
Indiana
Illinois
Farm Advisors
Warren Bundy
Richland County
Disposition Date Extended for Soil Bank Compliance
Clark County farmers in the 1956 Bank Acreage Reserve now have until August 31 1956 to dispose of crops on designated acreages to meet agreements. Extension applies to corn soybeans and similar crops while grasses and legume hays may stay standing. Noncompliance carries no payment and a civil penalty equal to 50 percent of potential payment. Farmers should contact the county office with questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Weaver
Clark County
ASC
Mr. Weaver
Weaver
Marshall Tractor Pull Contest Awards and Prizes
The event awarded Tony Wernz a special prize for the largest percentage of tractor weight pulled. Prizes included a large fire extinguisher donated by Hewitt Sales & Services and multiple 5 pound dog food bags from Marshall Co-op and Lowery Produce. Local merchants funded numerous rewards. thanks were extended to volunteers and farmers for their participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Wernz
Hewitt Sales & Services
Marshall Co-op
Lowery
Frank Bubeck
Don Murphy
Ferris Sweet
Everett Smitley
Wheat Allotment For Farms With No Wheat
Farmers with no wheat seeded for grain in 1954 1955 and 1956 may apply for a 1957 wheat acreage allotment. Written requests must reach the county ASC committee by August 31 1956. Blank forms are available at the county ASC office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Weaver
Clark County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
ASC
Morgan Reunion Draws Morgan Family at Marshall Fairground
The 25th annual Morgan family reunion of A B and Mary Jane Morgan gathered at the Marshall fairground on Sunday August 26. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Newton Brosman Mr and Mrs Lon Linton Mr and Mrs Glenn Morgan and many others. President Truman Morgan led a business meeting electing Clara M Bishop Sylvan Morgan Minnie M Norton Audrian L Hendrix and Polly M Linton to officer roles. Members planned to meet again the fourth Sunday in August at the same site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B
Mary Jane Morgan
Marshall Fairground
Newton Brosman
Lon Linton
Glenn Morgan
R. E. Bishop
Stanley Davis
R. B. Norton
C. L. Chisler
Donald
Loretta Chisler
Glenn Morgan Jr
Creta Lou
David
Gary
Jerry
Truman Morgan
Kay
Darrell
Karen
Leland
Vern Morgan
Harold Myers
Larry
Beverly
Ralph E. Morgan
Lloyd Hendrix
Billy
Sharon
Harold Hendrix
Eugene Morgan
Danny
Kathy
Stevie
Given Blakely
Sharon Connelly
Joe Burkett
Hardy Lee Williams
W. H. McKee
Chester Linton
Edward Ellington
Carroll
Ronnie
Randy
Dean Morgan
Harry Dean
George Allen
Julie Ann
Sylvan Morgan
Norman Macke
Marilyn
Linda
Harold Claypool
Annalee
Charles Morgan
Homer Smittkamp
Dean
Fern
Faye
H. L. Brosman
Clyde Broaman
Olen Jones
Glenn
Roberta
Stephen
Wayne Lucan
Penny Sue
Steven
Clara M. Bishop
Minnie M. Norton
Audrian L. Hendrix
Polly M. Linton
Christian Church Schedules Guest Evangelist Herbert Baynes
The Christian Church outlines a full day of services with Bible school at 9 30 Communion at 10 30 worship at 11 00 and a 7 30 evangelistic service with guest speaker Herbert Baynes Drew Casteel leads evening songs and Baynes will deliver both messages during the Sunday program All events observe standard time and the minister plans to attend the National Christian Education Convention in Cincinnati last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Herbert” Baynes
Christian Endeavor
Herbert Baynes
Drew Casteel
Methodist Church Announces Services and Meetings
Church school 9:30 a.m. led by Harry W. Findley, general superintendent. Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Sermon titled Work: Curse or Blessing. Commission on education meets at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 4. Woman's Society of Christian Service first meeting Thursday, September 6 at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Findley
Commission On Education
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Congregational Church Notices Labor Day Weekend Absence
Rev Louis L Miller will attend an important session of the Congregational area Ministers Association in Chicago over Labor Day weekend. No supply minister available so there will be no church service this Sunday. Regular service resumes September 9 at 10 30 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bush
Louis L. Miller
Congregational, Area Ministers Association
Chicago
West Liberty Social Roundup Highlights Community Visits
The Helen Shearer missionary circle met at Mrs. Anna Behner's home. Elzie and Lela Newman attended the Claypool reunion with the Statesman couple. Herman and Elmer Marrs visited James and Mrs. Marrs. Paul Behner and daughter joined the Hunter reunion in Marshall. Clarence Fitzgarrald and Lilly Starks visited the Selders. Selders were patients at Mattoon hospital last week. Herb Cash visited Wilbur Cartright. Everett Statesman and wife attended the Legion picnic in Westfield. Carolyn Cork spent the weekend with Jeanette Behner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Shearer Missionary Circle
Anna Behner
Elzie Newman
Lela. Newman
E. R. Statesman
Claypool
Herman Marrs
Elmer Marrs
Paul Behner
Hunter
Marshall
Clarence “Fitzgarrald
Lilly Starks
James Selders
Selders
Mattoon Hospital
Herb Cash
Wilbur Cartright
Everett Statesman
Legion
Westfield
Carolyn Cork
Jeanette Behner
Rosa Belle Behner Gleeck obituary notes Marshall roots
Rosa Belle Behner born January 25 1867 near Marshall Illinois died August 26 1956 at 89 years. Wife of Charles Gleeck who preceded her in death she leaves daughter Esther Clapp Marshall brother Melvin Behner two sisters all of Marshall. Active church worker taught Sunday school, lived on Clarksville farm then with daughter in Marshall. Burial details not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Belle Behner
Lewis and
Phoebe Behner
Marshall
Ill
Charles Gleeck
Esther Clapp
Rosa
Christ
Clarksville
Melvin E. Behner
Tennie McConnell
Carrie Behner
Isaac
Fred
Edgar
Dorothy
Alice
Trinity E U B Church Announces Evangelistic Meetings
The Trinity E U B Church invites the community to Sunday school at 9 30, services at 10 30 and 7 30, with a Wednesday prayer service. A series of evangelistic meetings begins September 17 led by Rev J D Cotherman from Bloomington Ill. The paper notes his popularity and urges attendance. Warning from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine cautions against silage from corn sprayed with DDT. Marshall Herald price: 2 dollars per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
J. D. Cotherman
First
Bloomington, Ill
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
Mickey Mouse Club’s Tommy grows with age and training
The piece profiles 14 year old Tommy Connelly as a Mouseketeer on The Mickey Mouse Club. It notes his growing voice and physiology affectations as a singer but improves as a tap dancer with training from Mel Hitzman in Burbank. It mentions his early accordion lessons and auditions before joining MMC. It also reviews soundtracks The King and I and High Society with stars Deborah Kerr Yul Brynner Frank Sinatra Bing Crosby Grace Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyn. Connelly
Kined
Qele
Walt Dismey
Mickey Mouse Club
Tommy
Burch
Mel Htzman
Burbank
Mouseketeers
The
School of Music
la Canada
Cal
MMC
Platter Chatter Capitol
Deborah Kerr
Yul Brynner
King
Amna
Frank Sinatra
Bing Cresby
Mel Grace Kelly
Cole Porter
Record of the 84th Congress Spending Totals and Surplus Provisions
The 84th Congress is lauded as the freest peacetime or cold war spending session with President Truman proposing 950.9 billions in appropriations. House 67.7 billions and Senate 900.3 billions. conference final 50.7 billions, excluding 7.6 billions permanent debt interest. President Eisenhower received about 800 millions more for defense than requested, total signed appropriations near 967.2 trillions. Supplemental bills added about 9.9 trillions to address shortages. Foreign aid was notably cut by 1.063 trillion from a 4.000 trillion request. pork barrel river and harbor projects expanded with 82 unbudgeted items costing about 1.038 trillion. Additional programs raised spending without funds, including the soil bank and changes to F"state aid payments, costing hundreds of millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House
Senate
Eisenhower
Corps of Engineers
Hevik
Ramneed
Ty Coremetey Credit Corporation
Sia. Asay
Athenie Asie
Ftate
Sveemnet
Choose Weapons Carefully: Kill with Gun or Car
Robert L. Donigan argues that strict enforcement of traffic laws saves lives and contrasts murder with accidents. He cites cases of negligent homicide and forged checks to urge tougher prosecution and public awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Donigan
Northwestern University Traffic Institute
Donigan
Clery
Gov
Langie
Washington
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Robert
Bob) Hollensbe
Dale Rhoads
Flowers Sales & ‘Service
Fenton Macke
Harper D-X
Robert Marrs
Honneger
Russell Stahl
Johnson Oil
Max Farris
Ralph Reedy
Prevo Motor Co
Dudley Beltz
Joe Kemp
Wayne Hog
Kirchner Lumber Yd
Ray Farris
Jim Jackson
Everett English
Richard Murphy
Marshall Soil Testing Laboratory
Eamer Haugh
Fred Hammond
Martins‘ville
Ainsworth
Ben Setzer, Jr
Jerry Brosman
Central Lumber Co
Howard Murphy
R. E. Laird Sales & Service
Lloyd Pearce
Don Abel
Dale Sinclair Implement Co
Raymond Reedy
Hewitt Sales & Service
Bul Hunter
Quality Lime Co
Clark Service Co
Jack Strohm
Ronald Hawkins
Ishovels
Robert Welsh
Norman Setzer
Melvin McConchie
Soil Conservation Service
Feed & Supply
Morgan
Methodist
Swain
West Liberty
Mrs. Rosa Statesman
Rosa Belle Gleeck
Marshall Herald
Trinity E. U. B. Church
Vanney
Marshall, Ill
Soa A.vele
Senate Post-Office
Langer
R-N. D
Congressional Record
the Journal
Eek and
Hatever
Sth Congress
Lang- Ye
James P. Economos
American Bar Association
Economos
Tennessee
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