Flowers and Fruit in Florida a Gypsy Year
The author describes Thanksgiving in 80 degree weather among 400 flower varieties in Bartow Florida and travels through Pensacola Lakeland and Bartow. He notes Pensacola shipyards strife and the Rochester battleship with destroyers, Lakeland lakes and mansions, thriving phosphate mines around Bartow, citrus groves and marmalade factories, and rapid Florida development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Scott
Bartow
Florida
Marshall
Pensacola
Butt
Rochester
New York
Sampson
Santiago
Barrancas
Naval Air Station
Earl Mitchell
Earl, Jr
Earl
Lakeland
Polk County
Tampa
Florinda
Tao
Marshall man in Edgar County jail for forged checks
Virgil McNary of Marshall is jailed in Edgar County on forgery charges after allegedly forging two more checks during a two hour bond release. Authorities keep him under closer watch. The text also weighs in on snobbery as a separate remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil .McNary
Marshall
Paris
Edgar County
Court Deliberations on Burkhead Murder Case Continue
The John Burkhead murder indictment dominated circuit court with a lengthy jury selection and a full day of deliberation, the panel finally being instructed after 10 PM. In a separate matter, Brown and Linton faced parole-violation hearings. Brown received a 1 to 10 year penitentiary sentence for alleged deceit, while Linton awaits further proceedings for other reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burkhead
Circuit Court
Brown and Linton
Brown
Linton
Methodist Brotherhood Reorganized in Marshall
The Methodist brotherhood of about 150 men in Marshall reorganized after wartime disruptions. A nominating committee was appointed, and a call meeting elected officers including Judge H. R. Snavely as president and Roy W. Jeffords as 4th vice. The group will work with the church community center to promote cooperation in agriculture business and professional interests and provide wholesome recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Brotherhood
Marshall
H. R. Snavely
Jay Swern
M C Doty
EB. Sieple
Roy W Jeffords
Harry Potter
W F Berstchinger
O H. Rolson
C R Johnson
Community Center Association of the Church
November Meeting of Mission Study Club Highlights
The Mission Congregational church study club met in the church parlors on Friday afternoon continuing its Americanization program. Readings and impersonations were provided by Mrs Chas Claypool Mrs Don Winterrowd and Faith Pritchard. A musical program was presented by Mrs J Orthwein Mrs Olen Clements and Mrs Don Winterrond with devotionals led by Mrs Mackgin. Hostesses served a dainty lunch: Mrs A Keiser Mrs Lola Schwanecke Mrs Quick Mrs Lake and Mrs Mathews. Real estate transfers listed include multiple parcels in Martinsville Casey and Marshall with prices ranging from 1 to 7800 dollars and several transfers to churches and individuals.
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Mission Study Club of
The
Congregational Church
Chas. Claypool
Don Winterrowd
Faith Pritchard
J. Orthwein
Olen Clements
Don Winterrond
Mackgin
A. Keiser
Lola Schwanecke
Quick
Lake
Mathews
Christmas Seal Sale Dates Set for Farmers Institute
Farmers Institute meetings are planned for Casey Martinsville and Marshall with speakers Mrs Lena S Mann Professor Jerry Mosier and Walter H Rowe. The Red Cross Christmas Seal drive aims to fund tuberculosis control across the Mississippi Valley with governors from eight states backing the effort and Mary Brown named county director.
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Cagey
Martinsville
Marshall
Farmers’ Institute
Walworth
Chicago
Lena S. Mann
Iroquois County
Jerry Mosier
University
Walter H. Rowe
Macon County
Mann
Illinois
Department of Household Science
Casey
J G Mosier
Champaign County
Ilinois
Mr Rowe
Red Cross
Mary Brown
Friends of Ours
Frank O Lowden
Illin
Inadequate Facilities Spark Potatoes to Market Woes
The piece cites Maine potato farmers who must use heater cars or retrofit ordinary cars at high cost to prevent freezing. They argue freight delays and scarce equipment push prices up. It ends with a note on political integrity and statesmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aroostook County
Maine
Marriage Licenses for Four Couples in Wabash and Marshall
Fred BE Geisert 27 of Wabash township wed Lillian M Berner 22 of Wabash township. Fred D Moore 23 of Marshall township wed Hazel R Geisert 20 of Wabash. Arthur R Lowery 25 of Marshall wed Felicia E Bean 22 of Wabash township. Sidney P Coffman 22 of Side to Opal I Downey 18 of Atterton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred BE. Geisert
Wabash Township
Lillian M Berner
Fred D Moore
Marshall Township
Hazel R Geisert
Arthur R Lowery
Marshall
Felicia E Bean
Wabash
Sidney P Coffman
Side
Opal I. Downey
Atterton
Coal Shortage Forces City to Ration Power
Marshall faces severe coal scarcity with homes and businesses cut to limited electric hours. Residents borrow fuel, stores close early, and utilities urge conservation as city water and power plants run low amid ongoing fuel shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Mondell Catalogues Republican Legislation Achievements
Washington December report by Rep Frank Mondell of Wyoming highlights GOP gains since the extra session. He cites $940 million in savings versus proposed appropriations, plus over $1.75 billion below earlier estimates, and lists measures from national prohibition to rail and trade reforms, military pay, unemployment, and food control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DC
Frank W. Mondell
Wyoming
House
Masons Meet Tomorrow at Marshall Lodge No 133
Special meeting of Marshall Lodge No 133 Ac F and AA M is scheduled for Thursday December 4 at 7 30 p m. Work will be in the MM degree with C C Carroll serving as Acting Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Lodge No 133
C. C Carroll
Merchants Plan Red Cross Seal Day Saturday
Merchants plan to apply Red Cross Christmas seals to all packages this Saturday and banks expect to affix them to all checks. The move is seen as widespread across the county with business houses likely to adopt the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Patriotism and the role of schools in citizenship
The essay argues patriotism is more than a will to fight. It says schools must cultivate a broader concept by sending children into society as ardent Americans focused on achieving communal goals.
Rescue the Family Sniffhound From a Grouch
A playful note warns of rescuing the family dog from a grouchy figure who spoils the day. It mentions keeping women and children safe in the kitchen and the grouch heading downtown to dampen joy for all.
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Crouch
Thanksgiving Dance at Pythian Theater by Marshall Club
The Marshall Club held a Thanksgiving night dance in the Pythian theater building with music by the Rives Orchestra of Paris. Thirty couples attended and out of town guests included Elloise Amoretti Gardner Wyoming Esther Levings Paris Russell Brown Ralph Clark Chicago and Lyman Booth Robinson Lieut Charles Tarble Howard Baugh Dean Newman Startinsville Frank Moyer Paris George Summon ville Theodore Framliston Spriamdoi.
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Marshall Club
Pythian Theater
Rives Orchestra of
Paris
Elloise Amoretti
Gardner Wyoming
Esther Levings
Russell Brown
Ralph Clark
Chicago
Lyman Booth Robinson
Charles Tarble
Howard Baugh
Dean Newman
Startinsvilla
Frank Moyer
George Summsnville
Theodore Framliston
Spriamdoi
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Emerson D Stult
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J. W. Hitt
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Lydia Garwood
Maude Elston
Allison Payne
Guy M. Crampton
Dan Stark
Marion Coons
Elizabeth Williams
Eliza C. Cook
Lois Casey
Elzore Meshling
Allen Mullholland
Walter Rowe
Clark County
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Chas Drake
Oscar Shawver
Court House
Mosier
Frank I. Mann
Casey High School
Anderson Flossie Huffington Auburn
Nick Hurst Casey
James Duffy Darwin
John Paddock Dolson
J F. Hornbrook Douglas
Guy Reynolds Johnson
Allen Weaver
Ois
James P Goodrich
Indiana
W L. Harding
Iowa
Elbert E Sleeper
Michigan
J .A Burnsuist
Minnesota
Samuel R. McKelvie
Nebraska
Lynn J Frazier
North Dakota
James M Cox
Ohio
Peter Norbeck
South Dakota
EB. L. Phillip
Wiscon
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Missouri
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United States Senate
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Wilson
Attoraney
Gregory
Tice Corporation
Legion
Rowe
Sea Service
United States
Alexander Road-Line Hill
Rodgers
Secretary of War
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Kahn
Scott
Hutchinson
Platt
Hs Secretary of War
War Department
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Sngante
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