New Congress Spectacular in Performances
Washington dispatch notes the Sixty eighth Congress may be marked by tumult and division rather than productive policy. It highlights La Follette faction tensions and party unity concerns, with agitation over rules, committee representation, and an unsettled cabinet stance on agricultural relief. The piece cites Secretary Wallace backing a government export commission to dispose of surplus wheat or flour to lift domestic prices, funded by grower assessments.
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William L. Daley
Washington
Congress
LaFollette
la Follette
House
Wallace
Farm Organization
Eugene Meyer
Frank Mondell
War Finance Corporation
Ruje
Marshall Lodge 183 to Elect Officers Tonight
Regular meeting of Marshall Lodge No 183 A F and A M is set for tonight to elect officers. Members are urged to attend and participate in the annual lodge duties and ceremonies.
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Marshall Lodge
Marshall Lodge No 183
A. F
A. M
Marshall Band Members to Be Entertained
Chas Blundell Jr of the American cafe and Chas EB McMorris of the National Dixie hotel will entertain current and former Marshall band members. A supper is served at 7 30 next Tuesday at the American cafe followed by reminiscences about the band’s early days and a short history. All members and ex members are invited and will be provided for.
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Chas, Blundell Jr
American Cafe
Chas
Eb, McMorris
National Dixie Hotel
Marshall Band
Ywiven
AML
Telephone Office Fire Damages Switchboard Hardware
A Monday night fire in the Marshall telephone office caused major switchboard damage from overheated wires. Night operator Edith Perisho reported the blaze at 11 30 and firefighters using chemicals extinguished it. Most local phones were out while long distance links remained, with immediate repair to restore essential lines prioritized.
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Edith Perisho
Marshall
Methodist Ladies Clear Good Sum From Bazaar
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church held their annual Christmas bazaar in the church basement Saturday afternoon. It is estimated that about $150 was made from the sale.
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Ladies Aid of the
Methodist Church
Martinsville, Wabash and Terre Haute Marriages Reported
A list of marriage licenses shows Jacob Jeffs and Mary McDaniel of Martinsville. Charles Thornsburg and Lucille Cork of Wabash township. Marshall Boggs and Pearl Garren of Centralia. George Call and Maude Clark of Altamont. Walter Baird and Gladys Ellidge of Redman. Randall Fleming and Leah Phillips of Terre Haute. Frank Phillips and Fay Wineinger of Terre Haute. James Baldwin of Terre Haute and Bessie Scott of St Louis Missouri.
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Jacob Jeffs
Martinsville
Mary M. McDaniel
Charles Thornsburg
Wabash Township
Lucille Cork
Marshall M Boggs
Centralia
Pearl G. Garren
George Call
Altamont
Maude Clark
Walter Baird
Paris
Gladys Ellidge
Redman
Randall E. Fleming
Terre Haute
Ind
Leah Phillips
Frank E. Phillips
Fay Wineinger
James Baldwin
Bessie Scott
St. Louis
Rankin Essington and Small Here
Miss Jeannette Rankin spoke at the courthouse at 2 30 p m on eight hour law wage for women and school age children. Senator Thurlow Essington addressed the court house Saturday at 9 p m but arrived late. Governor Len Small spoke at the Pythian theatre last Wednesday at 1 30 p m about roads improvements and state politics.
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Jeannette Rankin
Court House
Thurlow Essington
Marshall
Len Small
Pythian Theatre
Chamber of Commerce Plans Community Christmas Tree
At a Marshall Chamber of Commerce meeting the business men agreed to sponsor a Christmas tree on the courthouse square and light it by the city. A Christmas Eve program will be provided by churches with music speeches and likely an orchestra or band.
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Marshall Chamber of Commerce
Court House Square
Deaths and notices from Marshall and surrounding areas
Andrew Jackson Farris of Dennison dies at 81 with funeral in Dunlap cemetery. Lee Oxendine of Marshall dies at 88 with Darwin church services and Darwin cemetery interment. Mary Ann Smith two months old daughter of Floyd and Mrs Smith dies. services in Linton Indiana. Royal Neighbors of Marshall schedule regular meeting Friday at 7 30 PM.
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Andrew Jackson Farris
Dennison
Dunlap
Lee Oxendine
Marshall
Darwin
Mary Ann Smith
Floyd Smith
Linton
Ind
Royal Neighbors of
County Board Sidelined on Road Funds and TB Aid
County supervisors met with no action on the southern road transfer and state aid issues. Oil Well Inspector Riley Lenox was named. Pearl Garver reappointed county farm director at $70 monthly. Sheriff authorized six shotguns and two high power rifles for deputies. An extra $1500 TB cattle control request failed 7 to 6, totaling $4000. Gand jurors for March include Anderson Lederman Auburn Shatts Casey Brasel.
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County Board of Supervisors
Old West Union Road
Marshall-Robinson Road
Riley Lenox
Martinsvile
Pearl Garver
Marshall
Clark County Bankers Association
Clark County
Berkley
Geisert
Johnson
Marshall Team Plays Rival at Casey in Second Game
The Marshall basketball team travels to Casey tonight for the second game of the season. Casey has had as much practice as Marshall, and both squads expect a competitive matchup.
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Marshall
Casey
Couple Secures Marriage License in Terre Haute
Plummer D. O Ferrell 26 of Pana Illinois and Esther M. Gaddis 24 of Marshall Illinois secured a marriage license in Terre Haute yesterday.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Plummer D. O'Ferrell
Pana
Ill
Esther M. Gaddis
Marshall
Bloodworth Buys Half of Bennett Barber Shop
Buckle sells a 50 percent stake in Bennett barber shop to Emory Bloodworth after purchasing the business. The deal follows Buckle's recent acquisition of the shop and marks Bloodworth as a partner in the barber business.
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Welcome Buckle
Bennett Barber Shop
Emory Bloodworth
Real estate transfers and local notices in Marshall area
Real estate transfers show Matilda Rinehart to Adam Pantle and spouse for a Dennison lot at 350 dollars. R. J. Poorman and others to M. E. Raffery for land in 28-12-13 at 4 dollars. Rosa Hedges to Rosa Hedges for land in 12-9-14 at 1 dollar. Singleton Snedeker and wife to Charles Stoelting for land in 11-31-11 at 1900 dollars. Listus J. Rothrock and others to S. A. Weir for Martinsville lot at 1200 dollars. Myrtle M. Wurst and others to E. E. Howel for Marshall at 2700 dollars. Mr and Mrs Iu K Coombes of All right spent Saturday in Marshall.
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Matilda Rinehart
Adam Pantle
Lot Dennison
R. J. Poorman
M. E. Raffery
Rosa Hedges
Singleton Snedeker
Charles Stoelting
Listus J. Rothrock
S. A. Weir
Lor Martinsville
Myrtle M. Wurst
E. E. Howel
Marshall
Marshall Basketball Team Falls in Debut With Westfield
Coach Brown's squad traveled to Westfield for the season opener. The hosts edged Marshall 18 to 13 as the visitors cite limited practice time and away game floors as reasons for the modest opening score.
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Westfield
Brown
Boy Promoted to Sales Manager in Southern Territory
John Rector son of Mr and Mrs Will Rector has been named sales manager of the southern territory for the Cary Co of Cincinnati Ohio He will establish his headquarters in New Orleans The Rectors plan to move to a new home soon
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John Rector
Will Rector
Southern Territory
Cary Co
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Rector
Ohio
Marshall Chamber Plans Banquet for Football Team
The Marshall Chamber of Commerce will host a banquet for the football team next week, with the date and venue to be announced. Eastern Star officers for the year were elected including Ruth McClure as Worthy Matron and Arch Davidson as Worthy Patron, with Nora Davidson and Mamie Hurst in other offices.
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Marshall Chamber of Commerce
Eastern Star
Ruth McClure
Arch Davidson
Nora Davidson
Mamie Hurst
Louise Cork
Mollie BE. Smith
Fannie Luckhaupt
Correction on Martinsville Marshall gym policy apology
The editor apologizes for erroneous reports about M T H S basketball quitting and Martinsville blocking Marshall use of the gym. Martinsville has extended gym access and intends to continue, with Marshall expressing appreciation. The note explains sourcing issues and asks readers to understand the mistaken item.
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Martinsville High School
Marshall
Martinsville
Marshall School
Milo Baker Targets in Crawford County Bootleg Ring
Milo Baker recruited by federal agents to aid in suppressing bootlegging in Crawford county after a leniency tied to his own case. He allegedly arranged protection money and evidence against a web of Robinson and Hutsonville residents including States Attorney Charles E. Jones and others. Several arrests followed with Jones bond set at 10 600 dollars and trips to Danville and East St Louis for proceedings.
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Milo Baker
Marshall
Crawford County
Mr. Baker
Robinson
Charles E. Jones
Henry Fant
Arthur Gwinn
Marion Tharp
Geraldine
Alice
Ciff Otey
Ora Buley
Lester Collins
Percy Curry
Palestine
Charles Jewel
Everett Connelly
Clark County
Connelly
Charles E Jones
Baker
Jones
Crawford Co
Milo
Fant
Gwinn
Danville
L. T. Allen
George W. Jones
East $x. Louis
Special Red Men Meeting Monday Night in Marshall
The Red Men of Marshall announce a special meeting next Monday night with a rabbit and chicken supper. Members are invited to attend and bring a rabbit or chicken, to be brought in by 5 o'clock Monday morning. Music will be provided during the supper.
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Red Men of
Marshall
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Jake Ratts
Orange Barl
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Bloodworth
Buckle
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Allright
Mickie
Jan
Hommu
SIME
RL Marshall
Boy
Sumner C. Bowman
Charles H. Collins
Bruno S. Ready
Ulysses S. Parcel
C. A. Pierson
Leo H. Finn
J. W Etchison
L. H. Johnson
Governor Small
Basil Whitlock
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