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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1964
Page
4
Do not let insects enter via grocery cartons as cockroaches and silverfish hide in crevices. When buying a rug, determine correct size before shopping. area rugs define space and complement room proportions. To destroy carpet beetles, treat basements and quarter rounds where newly hatched larvae reside.
Thanksgiving weekend gatherings list numerous families in Marshall and nearby towns sharing meals and hospitality. Notables include Mr and Mrs Orville Taylor, the Jones families from Rockford and Indianapolis, and Jack W Taylor reporting completion of flight officer tests and upcoming training in Denver.
Members of the Board of Education and administrators attended the 50th annual Illinois Association of School Boards conference in Chicago from November 22 to 24. About 5150 attendees heard speakers from Moorman Manufacturing, the University of Illinois, and Indiana University discuss heritage, non college bound students, and school administration. A December 10 meeting is set for the board.
Mr. and Mrs. Archie Harper hosted a surprise Silver Anniversary party at their rural Route Scotland home for Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kintz celebrating 25 years. Pink and white decor graced the centerpiece and cake as guests arrived and offered gifts.
Casey residents rush for tickets to Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians personal appearance at Casey high school gym on Sunday December 13. Business manager Dick Turner says calls come from a 50 mile radius with sales ongoing eight days before the 3 to 5 pm show and tickets at the door.
Mrs. Mildred Hutchens chair of the Clark County Tuberculosis Association announces December 7 as Do It Day to answer Christmas seal letters. The date marks the 28th anniversary of the first Christmas seal sale in the United States and residents are urged to mail their contributions to commemorate the milestone.
Mary Lou Meyer urges readers to reframe Christmas toward its Christian meaning rather than gift clutter. She notes after Thanksgiving the season brings planning lists and busy chores, then asks readers to reflect and consider putting Christ back into the holiday. The action is for individuals to choose how to commemorate Christmas.
Devotions were led by Mrs. Anna Mott and county president Mrs. Vera Hight reported on the October state convention. Members sewed carpet rags for disabled veterans in Danville and shared a carry-in luncheon with numerous listed attendees. The Christmas meeting is set for December 18 at Anna Mott's home.
Tourism interest grows in sixteen counties as 680 farmers from Coles Edgar Cumberland and Clark counties attend the Federal Land Bank Association of Charleston meeting at University Union on December 9. Eugene A. Davis will present the annual report and E Nowlan will address as president of the Anonapartisan movement.
Mr and Mrs Truman Morgan and Leland hosted a Thanksgiving turkey dinner with relatives from Martinsville Charleston Vandalia Marshall and La Grange plus friends. Ernest Siverly then entertained guests including Nickles Kibler and Nickles family from Martinsville Sandwich and Casey.
The Ladies of the Christian Temperance Union held their regular meeting Thursday of last week in the dining room of the First Christian Church.
Tom Jones of Indianapolis visited Mr and Mrs Russell Junker for a Sunday turkey dinner. Friday evening guests were Mr and Mrs Garnet Thompson and Mr and Mrs Roy Robinson at the Morrison home. Twenty guests shared Thanksgiving dinner at the Sam Mattis residence commemorating the holiday.
Marshall beats Chrisman Cardinals 61 to 47 in the season opener. Rick McDonald leads with 18 points. Larry Gardner Joe Rackhaus and Benny Johnson score in double figures. Lions pull away after halftime. miscues noted. Next games: Dec 4 at Oblong and Dec 11 vs State High. JV at 6:30.
Household guidance advises rinsing tin cans immediately after emptying their contents to prevent insects from gathering. The tip emphasizes keeping kitchens clean and pests away by removing food residues.
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