Attempted Robbery at Clarksville Store Ends in Escape
Robert Hackney 18 attempted to rob Emil Fox's Clarksville store with a face veil. He forced customers to lie down but fled when Fox brandished a shotgun. Arrested at Wells Restaurant in Marshall, he admitted guilt. bond set at 2000 dollars and posted. Hackney on army furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert” Hackney
Clarksville
Emil Fox
Hackney
Milo Pearce
Well’s
Marshall
Fenton Fraker
Wm. Downey
Eastern Star Public Installation At Marshall Chapter
Marshall Chapter No. 739 of the Order of the Eastern Star holds a public installation of officers at the Masonic Temple tomorrow night at 8 o clock. The public is invited. Officers to be installed include Worthy Matron Elaine Smitley Worthy Patron Ralph Goekler Associate Matron Ruth Taylor Associate Patron James Davis Secretary Ruth Kile Treasurer Myra Kirby Conductress Juanita Blankenship Associate Conductress Alice Barkley Chaplain Lurlyne Goekler Marshal Elsie Cork Organist Ruth Hollenbeck Adah Leona Caldwell Ruth Velda Clatfelter Esther Madge Davis Martha Mavis Kile Electa Emma Renner Warden Mary Miller Sentinel Emery Bloodworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Mstron
Elaine Smitley
Ralph Goekler
Ruth Taylor
James Davis
Ruth Kile
Myra Kirby
Juanita Blankenship
Alice Barkley
Lurlyne Goekler
Marshal—Elsie Cork
Ruth Hollenbeck
Adah
Leona Caldwell
Ruth—Velda, Clatfelter
Esther—Madge Davis
Martha—Mavis Kile
Electa—Emma
Renner
Mary Miller
Sentinel Emery Bloodworth
McDaniel Family Attends Indiana Court Ceremonies
Mr and Mrs Claude W McDaniel of Marshall attend ceremonies in Indianapolis held by the Supremes Court of Indiana and the Federal District Court southern district of Indiana. Their son Maurice H McDaniel is admitted to the bar before these courts and works for Shell Oil Company, based in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude W. McDaniel
Marshall
Indianapolis
Supremes Court of Indiana
Federal District Court
Southern District of Indiana
Maurice H. McDaniel
McDaniel
Maurice
Shell Oil Company
Marshall City Lights Prepare for Christmas Display
City employees in Marshall decorate streets for the holiday season. The Christmas lights are expected to be illuminated Saturday night signaling the start of seasonal celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Garwood-Banke Wedding Announced in Marshall
Mr and Mrs True Garwood announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Elizabeth to Wayne Macke son of Mr and Mrs Harry Macke of Marshall. The wedding occurred in Springfield Tennessee on Friday November 27. The bride works at Welsicol Corporation in Marshall and the groom is a farmer. They reside on Cypress Street in Marshall.
Pennington and Pine wed in Terre Haute ceremony
Fred T. Pennington son of Mr and Mrs Fred Pennington Marshall and Hazel Pine of Paris married at 3 30 p m on November 80 in Terre Haute Rev R C Mowery officiated Attendants were Fred Weger and Stella Spencer They reside 614 South Main Paris
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred T. Pennington
Fred Pennington
Marshall
Hazel Pine
Paris
Terre Haute
Rev
R. C. Mowery
Fred Weger
Stella Spencer
South Main Street
Bloomington Move Sees Local Funeral Worker Transfer
Max B. Smith of Moore Funeral Home in Marshall departed Monday for Bloomington Alabama to take a position at Flinspach Kurth Memorial Home. Mrs Richard Mason was hospitalized Sunday and underwent surgery Monday to remove a growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max B. Smith
Moore Funeral
Marshall
Bloomington
Guard on Prisoner Exchange Assigned to Seventh Infantry in Korea
Pfc. William D. Murphy son of Mr and Mrs Truman Murphy from near Clarksville on route 5 out of Paris served as a guard on the prisoner exchange for the Seventh Infantry Division in Korea. He arrived last August and notes ongoing construction of new winter quarters. A Marshall High School graduate and former O R C member, he joined the regular army in 1953 after farming. Address listed as Pfc. William D. Murphy WA S&S 16375744 Co M 17th Infantry Reg AP C7 Postmaster San Francisco California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Murphy
Truman Murphy
Clarksville
Paris
Seventh Infantry ‘Division
Korea
Camp Atterbury
Indiana
Murphy
Marshall High School
Regular Army
S&s
Co. M
17Th Infantry Reg
San Francisco
California
Clark County 4-H Leaders Attend Springfield Meeting
Clark county 4-H leaders Mrs. Carrie Fern Quick and Mrs. Bernice Gamm were honored at the 8th annual 4-H Leaders Recognition Day in Springfield. The event included tours of Pillsbury Mills and Lincoln's tomb, a program on Know Your State Government with Governor Stratton, and a banquet with 350 attendees from 82 counties. Walter White entered Union Hospital for treatment, room 833.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Volatesb
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Carrie Fern Quick
Bernice Gamm
Ella J. Fikuart
Pillsbury Mills Processing Plant
Lincoln’s Tomb
William G. Stratton
Warren Wood
House of Representatives
House
Senate
James M. Patterson
Standard Oil Company
Patterson
Illinois Agricultural Association
Ilinois Home Bureau Federation
Illinois Chain Store Council
Ilinois Extension Service
Ilinois
Raymond Knutson
Kendall County
Anna Sears
Illinois
Marriage Of Ella Adams To Everett Black In Local Ceremony
On Wednesday November 25 at the bride’s parents home in Livingston county Ella Adams daughter of Walter H. and Lella Adams married Everett Black son of Benjamin Black of Livingston. Rev M C Hull of Marshall officiated. They will settle on a farm near Livingston. Ed Craig has completed six years in the Standing Army and may not re enlist. A baby boy was born to Washington Hollenbeck and wife Friday. Mrs Mary Beltz’s Lower Wabash residence burned Thanksgiving Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Adams
Walter H
Lella Adams
Everett Black
Benjamin Black
Livingston
Fred Bush
Washington Hollenbeck
James T. Turner
Artelia J. Claypool
Dolson Township
Bsq
Benson Martin
Mary~Beltz
Lower Wabash
Local Marriages and Property Sale Highlight 1913 Notices
40 years ago in Dolson township Waldo Fox and Mary Katherine Richey obtained a marriage license. Daniel H. Dickson and Iva N. Drake from Oliver filed licenses. Dr C F Behner bought property on Plum Street opposite the jail to use as an office and to build a veterinary hospital. A telegram from George O Baird of Shreveport announced a fine baby boy born Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo Fox
Mary Katherine Richey
Dolson Township
Daniel H. Dickson
Iva N. Drake
Oliver
C. F. Behner
Seymour Hurst
Plum Street
George O. Baird
Shreveport
Danville Wedding Ties Ellen May and Russell Craig
Miss Ellen May wife of J L May and Russell Craig son of Mr and Mrs William Craig wed on Thanksgiving Day in Danville. They plan to reside there with Craig employed and Mrs Craig to teach in Scotland. Governor Len Small hosts 30 guests at Marshall House dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen May
J. L. May
Russel Craig
William .Craig
Danville
Craig
John Shotts
Asel Bennett
National Cafe
Carpenter Couple Welcome 9-Pound Daughter Barbara Jean
Casey residents Mr and Mrs Charles Carpenter announce the birth of their daughter Barbara Jean a 9 pound baby born to Miss Dorothy Murphy and Mr and Mrs Como Murphy. Lawrence Hutchings and Miss Hutchings wed in Auburn with attendants Ruby Hendrix and Leon Bradley. Ed Geisert Terre Haute and friends visited the Volkers Sanford and Geisert households for Sunday dinner. The Duhkels and Keslers returned from Wisconsin to spend time at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Carpenter
Casey
Barbara Jean
Dorothy Murphy
Como Murphy
Lawrence Hutchings
Charles Hutchings
Auburn
C. W. Ferris
Ruby Hendrix
Leon Bradley
Ed Geisert
Terre Haute
Forrest Volkers
Sanford
Frank Geisert
Wayne Junker
B.C. Volkers
Andy Duhkel
Don Kesler
Wisconsin
Ten Years Ago Births and Local Events in Marshall
Ten years ago in Marshall, the Maceys welcomed son Michael Paul at St. Anthony Hospital, weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces. Mrs. John Montgomery underwent appendicitis surgery at Paris hospital. Miss Martha Rademaker married Eamer Haugh at St Marys Rectory with Father Donahue officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Scott visited Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Brauner. The occasion honored Mr. Bruner and his wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. J G Cash and daughter Barbara of Champaign spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Cash’s parents Dr. and Mrs. C D Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Macey
Marshall
Michael Paul
St. Anthony Hospital
John Montgomery
Paris Hospital
Martha Rademaker
Eamer Haugh
St. Mary's Rectory
Father Donahue
Lawrence Scott
Merrill Brauner
Mrs. Bruner
J. G. Cash
Barbara
Champaign
Haughee-Cork Wedding in Ridgefarm Indiana
The marriage of Juanita Haughee to John R. Haughee was held November 25 at Trinity Evangelical United Brethren church in Mecca Indiana. Rev I E Vanney officiated as family and friends gathered for a formal ceremony with palms and white chrysanthemums and a three tier cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Cork
Juanita
John R. Haughee
Alec Haughee
Mecca
Ind
I. E. Vanney
Trinity Evangelical United Brethren Church
Janet Gurley
Rosamond Coldren
Lelane ‘Farner
Rockville
Indiana
Norma Lee Bennett
Jace
Joe Walter Murphy
Ira Paul Mowery
Paul Thornsburg
Bobby Roberts
Vicki ‘Pellum
Stella Mae Coop
Enyt Adis
Joan’ Wallace
Lois Norton
Ridgefarm
Haughee
Mrs. Haughee
Marshall High School
St. Anthony School of Nursing
Terre Haute
Heatherly and Jones Families Welcome Newborns
Mr and Mrs Carroll Heatherly of Marshall announce a 7 pound son Glen Verna born November 24 at St Anthony Hospital Terre Haute Mrs Heatherly formerly Shirley Shade Another birth: Mr and Mrs Olen Jones announce a son Stephen Dale born November 30 at St Anthony Hospital Terre Haute Mrs Jones formerly Rozella Wyrick
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Heatherly
Marshall
Glen Verna
St. Anthony Hospital
Terre Haute
Heatherly
Shirley Shade
Olen Jones
Stephen Dale
Casey Group Brotherhood Organizes in Casey
The Casey Group Brotherhood Fellowship of the Evangelical United Brethren Church formed in Casey after a Nov 30 meeting. The Casey area includes 27 churches and 12 ministers with officers elected: President J Orville Hawkins, Vice President Arthur E Miller, Secretary Russell Plunker, and Treasurer Dale Kearney. The Illinois conference supports a mission effort including erecting two new churches and substantial gifts to that project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Casey Group Brotherhood Fellowship
Beecher City
Holland
Charleston
Clarksburg
Marshall-Trinity
Emmanuel and Zion
Marshall, Mattoon
Rose Hill
Westfield
Arthur &. Miller
Emmanuel-Zion Brotherhood of Marshall
Illinois Conference Brotherhood
J. Orville Hawkins
Russell P. Junker
Marshall
Clarence White
B. C. Stine
Mattoon Church
Sherman Cravens
Illinois
Bloomington
Iinois
Arthur E. Miller
Russell Plunker
Ilinois
Dale Kearney
Mattoon
General Brotherhood of the Evangelical United Brethren Church
McMillen
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Canceled and Divorce Decrees Listed
The Marshall Chamber of Commerce meeting scheduled for December 21 is canceled with the next gathering set for January 18, 1954. Several divorce actions are filed including Mary C. Claypool versus William H. Claypool and Harris versus Jack Sanders. Additional notices list partitions involving Hettie Paulk and others versus Lena John R. Haughee, and dost noting minor parties: Juanita Cork, Wilma Francis, James Roberts and Rose Mary Hires with ages and locations across Marshall New Castle Casey and Danville Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Chamber of Commerce
Mary C. Claypool
William H Claypool
Bernadine Watters
Clyde Watters
Hettie Paulk
Lena
John R. Haughee
Ridge Farm
Schafer
Juanita M. Cork
Marshall
Carl Leon Harris
Wanda Esther Jack Sanders
Harris
Wilma
Francis
James R. Roberts
New Castle
Indiana
Rose Mary Hires
Casey
John Wood
Danville
Illinois
Mary Lou Nipper
Gurley appointed agent at Paris depot replacing retiree
L Gurley named agent at Paris Pennsylvania depot succeeding Fred Swank who retired. Gurley assumed duties December 1 and the Gurleys will continue to reside in Marshall for the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Gurley
Paris
Pennsylvania Depot
Fred Swank
Mr Gurley
Gurleys
Marshall
Nancy Sue Stricklett Named National 4-H Congress Delegate
Nancy Sue Stricklett of Clark County has been selected as one of twenty five Illinois delegates to the National 4 H Club Congress in Chicago from November 28 to December 3. She is a member of Martinsville Happy 4-H ers Club and has nine years of 4 H work with 22 projects in foods clothing and room improvement. Montgomery Ward Co donor funded her congress expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Sue Stricklett
Clark County
Nancy Sue
Martinsville
Illinois
Chicago
Lois Cline
University of Illinois
Indiana State
Terre Haute
Montgomery Ward Co
William Stricklett
Methodist Women to Meet for Christmas Program
Mrs L Manwaring and Mrs Lloyd Pearce lead the Marshall Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service Christmas program at the church tonight December 4 at 7 30. Children’s choir will sing carols directed by Mrs Leon Fitzgarrald. A meditation precedes at 7 15 in the chapel. Members urged to attend. hostesses named including Mrs George Mitchell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Miller
Frank Pearce
Herman Cork
James Claypool
Goodwill Industries Pickup Day Planned in Marshall
The Goodwill Industries of Terre Haute will hold a pickup day in Marshall on Tuesday December 8. They seek old furniture clothing rags magazines and other usable items. Repaired by handicapped workers the items are resold to help handicapped people. Call Marshall 2361 to request truck service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwill Industries of
Terre Haute
Marshall
Marshall 2361
Darrell Kirby Initiated Into Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity
Darrell Kirby son of Mr and Mrs Walter Kirby joined the Delta Psi chapter of Alpha Phi Omega at Eastern State Teachers College Charleston. The national service fraternity includes former Boy Scouts of America members. Last week he was chosen as honor pledge over the pledge class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Kirby
Walter Kirby
Delta Psi
Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity
Eastern State Teachers College
Charleston
Alpha Phi Omega
Boy Scouts of America
Darrell
Marshall Community Unit basketball team lineup listing
Middle row includes Coale, Strohm, Siverly, Goekler, Thompson, Murphy, Sprague, Hurst, Rose, Huey with managers. Standing shows Livinx, McNary, Ingram, Wyrick, Duran, Macey, Daly, Renshaw, Shirely, Lawrence, J. Strohm, Heaton with Ass't. Coach Arney and Coach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coale
Strohm
Siverly
Goekler
Thompson
Murphy
Sprague
Hurst
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eastern Star
Pennington-Pine
Bloomington, Ill
Richard Mason
Union Hospital
PEC. Wm. D. Murphy
Walter White
Mitchell
Geogre Mitchell
Chamber OF Commerce
Methodist
Goodwill Industries
Marshall Community Unit
Troxel
Pearce
Kerick
Clouse
Poorman
Downs
McConchie
Wiser
McMahon
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