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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1959
Page
3
A Corning elder recalls cradle harvesting with three men tying sheaves by hand, and a dropper with a reel that moved bundles. He notes threshing by horses, a coal pit smokestack, and a blacksmith grandfather burning charcoal with dirt to control flames.
A column debates celebrities engaging in politics and whether they should reveal preferences to fans, arguing they may influence voters but should not be forced. The piece praises actors active in their communities while noting concerns about using fame to sway fans. It then previews Capitol and Four Freshmen albums with remarks on harmony and talent.
Children will be enchanted by plain wrapped gifts with colored paper mittens on packages. Use a wire paper hanger for neat ribbon storage and tape roll ends after use. Ordinary string can be colored by shaking in a paint bottle. Remove
This week offers a Walnut Crush recipe making 30 pieces with sugar, walnuts, and chocolate. Also included are tips on using newspaper for drying brittle and repurposing bows, plus a note on craft ideas with dolly flowers. Various facts on Austria’s Gross Glockner Road Nigeria independence 1960 salt air traffic and Rainier National Park appear as short trivia.
Mrs. Grant Hodenba reports visitors including Ed Shields of Los Angeles and Fern Wernz. Funeral services were held for Percy Crumlin at Ohio Chapel with burial in Ohio cemetery. Rev. Robert Shephard preached at Ohio Chapel and plans to return for services next Sunday at 7:00.
Christmas verses celebrate carols meals and a Saviour’s birth with festive images. A separate line reports net farm income for 1959 down about 15 percent from the previous year due to lower receipts and higher costs.
Mrs. Ella Powers and son Sidney Powers of Paris visited Mrs. Eva Wright for dinner. Jim Allen prepared for U S Army induction and June Shelton left for Ft. Leavenworth. Harold Ingle, home from Great Lakes, celebrated Thanksgiving. The Thompsons hosted guests for Thanksgiving dinner including Grover Byrum and family, Lou Thompson, and others. A Baptist church shower for John Lowe and Beverly Drake drew almost fifty. Margaret Tingley joined dinner with Eva Wright, Don Drake, and Elizabeth Heleine. Fred Sweitzer and Ed Shields visited Mary Moore and Sylvia Gideon.
Mrs. Maude Miller reports a baptism at West Union Baptist Church on Sunday evening. Attendees at Percy Crumlin's funeral included Hershel Cline, Mary Ledermann, William Ledermann, Golda Blizzard, Walter Garner, and others from the area. Mildred Williams escorts Mrs. Emma Nicol for treatment to Terre Haute. Phyllis Elaine Turner has been ill.
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