Marshall Chamber Plans Saturday Parade and Civic Events
The Marshall Chamber of Commerce board discussed telephone service improvements with Norman Klaus of Indiana and planned a Clarksville tie in. Christmas parade details were finalized with 1 45 p m assembly, 2 p m start on Saturday December 10, featuring Marshall High School Band floats from PTA Rotary Lions Club Christian Church Women’s Civic Club and Darwin church. Santa will ride a pony drawn wagon, prizes range from 50 to 10 dollars. The Chamber and American Legion Auxiliary Choir will appear on WTHI television December 15 from 8 30 to 9 00 p m.
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Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Norman Klaus
Xeral Telephone
Klaus
Marshall
Clarkaville
Clarksville
Paul Martin
Chamber of ‘Commerce
Mildred Willfond
Fifth Street
Plum
Second Street
Archer
Seventh Street
Seventh
Frank Pearce
Joe Cork
Chamber Fill
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
WTHI
Martinsville Girl Enlists in Women’s Army Corps
Miss Gwendolyn Wilson aged 18, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Wilson of Martinsville rural route 2, has enlisted for a three year WAC tour. Local recruiter M/Sgt McKern announced. She is at Fort McClellan Alabama for eight weeks basic training before specialized vocational training. She is a Martinsville High School 1960 graduate.
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Gwendolyn Wilson
Leo Wilson
Martinsville
Women's Army Corps
McKern
Paris
Martinsville High School
Dwelling Burned on Thornsburg Farm North of Livingston
A farmhouse on the Thornsburgs farm north of Livingston caught fire Saturday night around 9 30. Firefighters saved two barns two hen houses a granary a coal house and a double garage. The house held little furniture from a prior move and some insurance was carried.
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Harry Thornsburg
Livingston
Thornsburghs
Marshall
Young Republicans Christmas Party at Monroe School Gym
Clark County Young Republicans host a Christmas party at Casey Monroe School Gym Wednesday December 14 at 6 30 p m. Attendees should bring a covered dish and table service while coffee and soft drinks are provided. Nancy Sauers Dancers will entertain. Bring the whole family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Monroe School
Casey
Nancy Sauer
Indiana Couples Granted Marriage Licenses
Omer Lloyd Fuqua 24 of West Terre Haute Indiana and Ramona Lee Mc Coy 20 of Terre Haute Indiana receive licenses. Robert Wayne Wykoff 20 of West Terre Haute Indiana and Helen Doyne Pierce 17 of Terre Haute Indiana are listed for licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer Lloyd Fuqua
West Terre Haute
Indiana
Ramona Lee McCoy
Terre Haute
Robert Wayne Wykoff
Helen Doyne Pierce
Christmas Program at Brick Church Friday Night
A Christmas program is planned for Friday December 23 at 7 30 PM at Brick Church near West Union. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Brick Church
West Union
Eastern Star Installs Officers in Marshall Chapter
Marshall Chapter No. 739, Order of the Eastern Star, will hold installation of officers tomorrow night at 8 oclock in the Marshall Masonic Temple. Officers to be installed include Marilyn Hewitt as worthy matron and Jack Hewitt as worthy patron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Order of the Eastern Star
Marshall _ Masonic Temple
Marilyn Hewitt
Jack Hewitt
Anita Arbogast
Zollie Arbogast
Alice Barkley
Myra Kirby
Louise Martin
Velda Clatfelter
Emma Renner
Emma Helman
Cartha Renner
Ruth Stogsdill
Thelma Murphy
Ruth
June Bubeck
Eather
Elsie Bloodworth
Martha
Betty Stafford
Electa
Cora Ramsey
Henry Helman
Sentinel
Emory Bloodworth
Real Estate Transfers in Casey and Marshall Areas 1960
A compilation of warranty and quit claim deeds dated late 1960 transfers parcels in Parker addition Casey Jamestown Marshall Dulaney sixth addition Casey and Martinsville. Notable parties include Ralph D Allenthorp Madge Allenthorp Ethel Finkbiner Jesse D Kile Olga Leatherman Ezra Cornwell Wayne E Evans John M Hohenbeck Clark County Post 90 Harold L Truelove Harold Maurer T A Jones Ward Wylde Ruby Wylde Harold Graham Landis Deahl Ethel Gross Howard Claypool and Mary Claypool with deed values ranging from 1 to 2850 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph D
Madge Allenthorp
Casey Implement Co
Parker
Casey
Ethel Finkbiner
Jesse D
Mavis M. Kile
Olga Leatherman
Ezra Cornwell
Wayne E. Evans
John M. Hohenbeck
Clark County
American Legion
William B. Archer
Marshall
Harold L
Abbie L. Truelove
Harold
Mellina Maurer
T. A. Jones
Harold R. Jones
Lowell
Cecil
Dorothy Ann Ward
James BE. Wylde
Ruby and
James E. Wylde
Harold and
Betty Graham
Landis Deahl
E. C. Harrison
Ethel Gross
Dulaney
Howard and
Mary C. Claypool
Martinsville
Population of Illinois Penal Institutions 1960 Update
In October 1960 Illinois five penal institutions held 10,345 prisoners, up 510 from October 1959. Parolees totaled 2,171, civilian Federal inmates 1,385, with Joliet Stateville leading at 4,914 and Vandalia 1,151, reflecting year over year increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Department of Public Safety
Joliet-Stateville
Menard
Pontiac
Dwight Reformatory
Vandalia State
Mill Creek Church to Show Members Photo November 27
Members of Mill Creek Baptist Church announce moving pictures from the church on November 27 during both services and invite friends to attend next Sunday evening December 11 at 7:00. The evening program includes a photo showing followed by a message from Pastor Rev. Robert Phillips. Oscar Carpenter is Sunday school superintendent.
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Mill Creek Baptist Church
Robert Phillips
Oscar Carpenter
American Legion Auxiliary Choir to Appear on WTHI TV
The American Legion and Marshall Chamber of Commerce sponsor the Auxiliary Choir on WTHI channel 10 Thursday December 15 from 8 30 to 9 00 pm. The program promotes Christmas spirit and covers local civic topics including the Memorial Home industrial development the City of Marshall 125th anniversary district and school system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Marshall Chamber of Commerce
American Legion Auxiliary
WTHYI
American Legion and
Chamber of Commerce
Marshall
Vesper Service at First Congregational Marshall
The First Congregational Church in Marshall hosts a 7:30 p m Sunday vesper with contralto Mrs Margaret Hamm performing Christmas selections and spirituals. Rev David Hamm reads poems. C arler will accompany on organ. A 6:30 carry in supper precedes the service with a community invitation and a benevolence collection.
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First Congregational
Marshall
Margaret Hamm
Chicago
New York
David Hamm
Lawrence Housman
Christina Rosetti
John, Erskine
Elizabeth “Madox” Roberts
Cart* Ler
Twins and single births reported at Union Hospital
Births announced from Union Hospital include Brian Mitchell Edwards born December 2 to Mr and Mrs John Edwards with mother Retha McNary and weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces. Another baby named Mark Eric Thompson born December 8 to Mr and Mrs Joe Thompson with mother Nancy Ellington weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces. A third birth, Robert Stephen Siverly, born December 5 to Mr and Mrs Robert Siverly of Marshall, weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edwards
Union Hospital
Brian Mitchell
Retha McNary
Joe Thompson
Mark Eric
Thompson
Nancy Ellington
Terre Haute
Robert Stephen
Robert Siverly
Marshall
Home Bureau Tour Enjoyed by Clark County Members
North Marshall unit of Clark County Home Bureau met at Colonial Kitchen for a smorgasbord dinner with 17 attendees. They visited Zschau's Green House to view mums and Christmas decorations, toured Formalite Corp. led by Wetzel and Dale Huffington, with many named members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Marshall
Clark County Home Bureau
Colonial Kitchen
Zschau
Green House
Formalite Corp
Wetzel
Dale Huffington
E. J. Harrington
Walter Fawley
Raymond Low
Gladys Buser
Jessie Pearce
Bert Walls
Emery Bloods-worth
Frank—Gunder
Frank Saiter
Harry Thornsburg
Claude Fox
Charles Whitesell
Paul Arney
Dean Houk
Ralph Cornwell
Herbert Trefz
William Garwood
New Case in Circuit Court Divorce Action
Larry G. Waugh seeks a divorce from Barbara Ann Waugh in circuit court. The filing outlines the dissolution of the marriage and related relief sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry G. Waugh
Barbara Ann Waugh
Christmas cantata by American Legion group planned
The American Legion Post 90 and Auxiliary present a candlelight Christmas cantata titled Song of the Holy Night on Sunday afternoon December 18 in the American Legion building auditorium at 308 South 8th Street. The choir will also appear on WTHI television Thursday night December 15 at 8:30 for a Christmas music program featuring The Hallelujah Chorus. Marian Fitegerrald accompanies and Stelea Moore directs a cast including Rachel Blenker Maxine English Peggy Mitchell Eileen Ellington Phyllis Gattas Mildred Bush Matth is Bush Evelyn Melton Anne Khaul Jean Davidson Mildred Frass Geneva Johnson Emma Jean Freitcher Betty Abel Violet Shaffner Pat White Anne Burnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Auxiliary
Marshall Post
American Legion
South 8Th Street
Wi'son
WTHI
Rachel Blenker
Maxine English
Peggy’ Mitchell
Eileen Ellington
Phyllis” Gattas
Mildred Bush
Matthis Bush
Evelyn Melton
Anne Khaul
Jean Davidson
Mildred Frass
Geneva Johnson
Emma Jean Freitcher
Betty Abel
Violet Shaffner
Pat White
Anne Burnett
Marian Fitegerrald
Stelea Moore
Death notices from Martinsville and Marshall area
Mrs. Josie Higgins of Tampa and Mrs. Nell are named in death notices from Martinsville. John F. Zegler, 87, died at home in Marshall with wife Katherine and children Roscoe Lucille Eleanor listed among survivors. Funeral services for Zegler were held at Moore Funeral Home with burial in Marshall Cemetery. Higgins notice mentions services at Congregational Church led by Rev David L. Hamm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
Sip
Josie Higgins
Tampa
Florida
Nell
Moore
Atthe
Congregational Church
David L. Hamm
Marshall Ceme
John’f
TATES POST OFFICE West Union Illinois
It has been called to my attention there has been damage to Rural Patrons Mail Boxes such as dead and wounded animals placed in rural mail boxes The Post master must report willful defacement damage or theft from boxes to the Postal Inspector in charge and avoid misusing U S Mail Boxes
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U. S
Golden Wedding of Ora Walls and Hazel Downing in Paris Illinois
Mr and Mrs Ora A Walls of Paris Illinois will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary Sunday December 18 from 2 to 4 pm at First Methodist Church Paris. They married December 21 1910 in Newman. They lived on a Brocton Indiana farm 37 years then moved to Paris in 1947. They have three children and eight grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora A. Walls
S. Cengegl Avenue
Paris
Ilinois
First Methodist
Walls
Ora Walls
Hazel Downing
Newman
Election of Officers by Clark County Young Republicans
The Clark county Young Republicans announce officer elections to be held Wednesday December 21 at 7 00 p m in the Casey Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Casey
Clark County CROP drive reports totals and township breakdown
Dont Biggs of the Clark county CROP board announces a successful Thanksgiving drive with about 1800 bushels of corn and 1340 dollars raised. Townships list exact per township yields and donations including Anderson Ben Drummond 124 bu 40.95 dollars and others with figures for Auburn Casey Darwin Dolson Douglas Johnson Martinsville and more. The board thanks contributors and volunteers with additional contributions directed to Sr Marshall treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dont Biggs
Westfield
Clark County
Anderson
Ben Drummond
Auburn
Robert l Lashbrook
Casey
Harry
Hobart Burky- Bile
Darwin
Arthur Haddix
Dolson
James Lashbrook
Carroll Hinkle
Douglas
Joe Staub
Johnson
Everett Brown
Kenny Hall
Martinsville
Demain Macey
Marshall
Harold Imle
Melrose
Maurice Wernz
Orange
Gerald Washburn
Parker
John Evans
Wabash
Joe Welsh
Glen Morgan
Marshall Treas
Raymond Jacobs
York
Dean Strohm
Clark County C. R. O. P
Sr. Marshall
Woman's Club Meets Monday in Marshall Church
The Marshall Woman's Club will hold its December meeting Monday December 12 at 7 30 p m in the Marshall Baptist Church. Mrs Basil Moore chairs the Christmas program with readings by Rev Campbell solos by Miss Nancy Luse and Mrs David Hamm and a children group Christmas Reading by Mrs Priscilla Wieck. The Hallelujah Chorus finale will be by the Auxiliary. Hostesses are Home and Garden Department members with Mrs Jack Cline as chair. Members may bring guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Woman's Club
Marshall Baptist Church
Basil Moore
Raymond Buechler
Campbell
Nancy Luse
David Hamm
Priscilla Wieck
Jack Cline
Dinner honors retiring Clark County official with service award
Clark county attorneys held a dinner on Wednesday November 30 honoring retiring circuit clerk Ray Burkybile. They presented him a gift and awarded the Clark County Bar Association's Most Exemplary Service Award for his public service in Clark County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Ray Burkybile
Clark County Bar Association
Family seeks aid after local denial in Marshall
The Melvin Frankel family at 814 S. Fifth Street Marshall faces destitution after local authorities reportedly refused help. Neighbors seek relief and charities note the urgent need.
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Melvin Frankel
S. Fifth Street
Marshall
Marriage Licenses and Enlistment Report
Marriage licenses issued in Martinsville and Casey include Carr Baugh with Casey and Florence Tibbs, and George Moore with Georgia Ann Mumford. John M. Troxel of Walnut Prairie enlisted in the regular army last week at Terre Haute and joined the coast artillery. Alva J. Wilson of Decatur and Jennie Finkbiner of Marshall were granted a Terre Haute license on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr Baughman
Casey
Florence Tibbs
Martinsville
George Moore
Georgia Ann Mumford
John M. Troxel
Walnut Prairie
Terre Haute
Coast Artillery
Alva J. Wilson
Decatur
Jennie Finkbiner
Marshall
Forty Years Ago Dulaney Bank cashier Bert Bryan dies in his sister's home
Forty years ago in 1920 Bert Bryan cashier of the Dulaney National Bank died at his sister Mrs. Will Hogue's home on Tuesday night December 4. Marriage licenses were issued for Elmer Huppert and Margaret Cain. Walter Conner and Falry Morgan. Mr and Mrs H E Irwin announce the birth of Doris Maxine a 6 pound daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Bryan
Dulaney National Bank
Will Hogue
Elmer Huppert
Detroit
Michigan
Margaret Cain
Casey
Walter 0. Conner
Melrose Township
Falry Morgan
Orange Township
Guy M. Compton
Minnie A. Downey
Marshall
H. E. Irwin
Doris Maxine
Youth Captured After Shotgun Alarm At Walnut Prairie Station
1930 report says Charles Leasure heard a sound at his Walnut Prairie filling station and fired down the stairs. A youth identified as George Collins of Detroit cried not to shoot as Leasure detained him. Russell Leewood, 19, from Indianapolis, passed a counterfeit ten dollar bill at Casey and was later arrested in Effingham, held in Clark County jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Leasure
Walnut Prairie
Mr. Leasure
George Collins
Detroit
Michigan
Russell Leewood
Indianapolis
Casey
Effingham
Clark County
Births and a Injury Report From Marshall and Clarksville
Twenty years ago in 1940, Mr and Mrs Russell Macey welcomed Christine Anne in Marshall. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Richey had Phyllis Jean on December 2. Mr and Mrs Allen Hamilton of Chicago welcomed Judith Carol on December 8, Mrs Hamilton is the former Hilda Buehler of Marshall. Mr and Mrs Jake Meehling celebrated a daughter Lois Ann. The young son of Eugene Buckner of Clarksville broke his arm riding a pony last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Macey
Marshall
Christine Anne
Wilbur Richey
Phyllis Jean
Allen Hamilton
Chicago
Judith Carol
Hamilton
Hilda Buehler
Jake Meehling
Lois Ann
Eugene Buckner
Clarksville
Local Arrival and Degree Conferrals At Indiana University
Ten years ago in 1950, Mr and Mrs Gene Cline of West Union announce the birth of a son James Gordon on November 28 weighing nine pounds nine ounces. William Wy Geheb, son of Mr and Mrs William Geheb of Marshall, finished studies at Indiana University and is among 937 graduates named by the university board of trustees this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Cline
West Union
James Gordon
William Wy, Geheb
William Geheb
Marshall
Indiana University
Annual Christmas Pound Party at Armstrong Church
The Armstrong church hosts its annual Christmas pound party at 6 30 tonight in the basement. Old Santa is expected to attend with treats for kindergarten and younger children. Everyone is invited to join and share in the spirit of Christmas for the little folks.
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Santa
Armstrong Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Women’s Army Corps
Young Republicans Christmas Party
Eastern Star
Illinois
Penal Institutions
Mill Creek Church
Home Bureau
Tates
West Union, Ilinois
West Union Boys
Vincent Williamson
Harry Williamson
Ocie Nerris
Arthur Lindley
Newton Corl
Sherman Hutchinson
Walter Ferris
Field Williamson
Fred Strohm
Melody Williams
Walter Snyder
David Gideon
Joseph Cork
C.R. O. P. Report
Woman’s Club
Honor Burkybile
Oures
Armstrong
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