Lindley O Rourke Wedding at St Marys Church
Miss Vicki Sue Lindley and Donald J O Rourke wed at St Marys Church on Saturday Nov 30 with Father Joseph Murray presiding. Attendants included Donna Lindley maid of honor and Gale Titus groomsman. A reception at Colonial Kitchen followed. couple to reside at 415 Harrison Ave Charleston Il.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Marys Church
Vicki Sue Lindley
Donald J O’rourke
Willis G. Lindley
West Union
O'Rourke
James O'Rourke
Marshall
Joseph Murray
Don Ferris
James Sullivan
Donna Lindley
Linda Williams
Jerseyville
Janice Irwin
Debbie Murphy
Ronald O'Rourke
Gale Titus
Jim Smitley
Steve Quick
Gary Rector
Kevin Higginbotham
Cora Lee Cline
Tammy Shaffner
Colonial Kitchen
Debbie Clark
Claire Zschau
Sandi Beltz
Janet Nickle
Evelyn Sloan
Harrison Ave
Charleston
Gilbert Etchason Engagement Linked to New York and Illinois Families
Mrs. Joseph Howard Liberty of Southampton announces the engagement of her daughter Carol Diane Gilbert to Robert Gene Etchason, son of Mr and Mrs Clifton Etchason of West Union Illinois. Gilbert, daughter of the late Charles Daniel Gilbert of Donegal town New York, attended St Joseph's Academy High School Brentwood and Brown's Business College Bayshore and is a secretary for the American Medical Association in Chicago. Etchason graduated from Marshall High School and farms with his father in West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Howard Liberty
Southampton
New York
Carol Diane Gilbert
Robert Gene Etchason
Clifton Etchason
West Union
Mdlinois
Miss Gilbert
Charles Daniel Gilbert
Doneglas,ton, New York
St.Joseph's Academy High School
Brentwood
Brown's Business College
Bayshore
American Medical Association
Chicago
Etcinson
Marshall High School
Shrine December Meeting At Tom's and United Methodist Church
Clark County Shrine Club holds its December gathering at Tom's at 6 45 on December 16 with a program at the First United Methodist Church at 8. The American Legion Auxiliary Chorus directed by Mrs Basil Moore will be present. No charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County Shrine Club
Tom's
First United Methodist Church
American Legion Auxiliary Chorus
Basil Moore
Christmas Program At North Center Hears School Children
The North Center Community Club will meet at the school on Friday night December 18 at 7 30. A Christmas program will be presented by the school children. Refreshments of sandwiches candy coffee and Kool-Aid will be furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Center Community Club
Mrs Leroy McNary Plans Florida Winter Stay
Mrs Leroy McNary departed a week ago last Wednesday for Sarasota Florida to spend the winter months. Her Whitfield Estates address is 7900 Broughton Street Sarasota Florida 38508.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy McNary
Sarasota
Florida
Broughton Street
Whitfield Estates
Library board meeting approves new mail chute and evening hours
The Marshall Public Library Board met December 6 in the new quarters with members Casteel Brosman Davidson and others. They announced a large mail chute installation and that starting January 6 1969 the library will open in the afternoon and add evening hours from 6 30 to 8 00 p m perhaps on Mondays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Public Library
Drew Casteel
Berniece Brosman
James Davidson
Douglas Dewey
Robert McCourt
Wilfred Shaw
Casteel
Tié
Death of Orville R. Smith at 66 in Marshall
Orville R. Smith 66 died Saturday at his Route 5 Marshall home. He is survived by wife Iva, daughter Ruth Greiner of Terre Haute Route 8, a brother Glenn Smith of Dennison Route 1, sisters Belle Coler and Margaret Weaver of Dennison Route 1, and granddaughter Gail Greiner. Funeral at Moore Funeral Home Tuesday at 1 30 with Rev. Burt McIntosh officiating. burial in Livingston Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva
Ruth Greiner
Terre Haute
Glenn Smith
Dennison
Belle Coler
Margaret Weaver
Gail Greiner
Moore Funeral Home
Burt McIntosh
Livingston Cemetery
Birth Announcement Diana Lynn Fulton in Indiana
Mr and Mrs Richard Fulton of Indianapolis welcome daughter Diana Lynn born December 6 at Union Hospital. She weighed delivered eight pounds and one ounce. Mother Christine Staggs Fulton rests at home with a brother Richey welcoming the new arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Fulton
Indianapols
Union Hospital
Diana Lynn
Christine Staggs
Richey
Ex-Kaiser in depression as attempted self harm
A London dispatch reports the ex Kaiser attempted suicide in a depressive episode while a retinue member was wounded trying to stop him. He drafts memorials to be used in his defense on trial and fears punishment from conquerors. Mayor Lewis names Howard Handley night officer with full police powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London News Dispatch
Lewis
Howard Handley
Fire destroys Marshall feed mill on Route One
A feed mill near the English school north of Marshall on Route One owned by E. W. Vanzant and Henry Baker burned about 6 30 Wednesday evening. Loss about 8500 with some insurance. origin unknown. Births announce two new children Theda Raye Thompson and a ten pound son. Joshua Hammond dies December 7 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
E. W. Vanzant
Henry Baker
Glenn Martin
Theodore Thompson
Paris Hospital
Theda Raye
Thompson
Freda Monroe
Paris
Twenty Years Ago 1948 Marriage Licenses
A record of marriage licenses lists Robert Wernz 24 of West Union maturing with Dorothea Bump us 18. Oval Brand enburg 60 of Casey weds Nellie Cadwallader 55. Earl Raber 21 of Mt. Carmel weds Dixie Nightlinger 21. Robert McPheron 22 of New York weds Jane Smith 19 of Newton Illinois. James Howe 31 Casey weds Maxine Biggs 26 Casey. Barnett Henderson 40 Gréérup Alnois weds Veretta Irene Shick 29 Casey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert _Wernz
West Union
Dorothea
Bumpus
Oval G. Brandenburg
Casey
Nellie Cadwallader
Earl John Raber
Mt. Carmel
Dixie Lee Nightlinger
Robert McPheron
New York
Jane Smith
Newton
Illinois
James N. Howe
Maxine Biggs
Barnett F. Henderson
Gréérup
Alnois
Veretta
Irene Shick
Ten Years Ago 1958 Police Chief Acting Director
Ten years ago Raymond Miller served as acting Police Chief in Chief Dean Callahan’s two week absence. Marriage licenses issued include William Hedge and Dian Krnmcher Hastings Minnesota. Leo E Rodgers and Linda Martin Marshall. Births note Jenny Clairene Scott born November 28 in Farmington New Mexico to Mr and Mrs William Scott with siblings Joyce and Jimmy. grandparents Earl Scott and Mrs Scott. Also newborn Phillip Paul Welsh weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces born November 29 in Terre Haute to Mr and Mrs Robert Welsh. mother Carol Summerlot of Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Miller
Dean Callahan
Marrige
William Hedge
Marshall
Dian Krnmcher
Hastings
Minnesota
Leo E. Rodgers
Linda Martin
William Scott
Aztex
New Mexico
San Juan Hospital
Farmington
Jenny Clairene
Joyce
Jimmy
Scott
Elva
Norton
Earl Scott
South Second Street
Mrshall
Robert Welsh
Route 5
Phillip Paul
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Welsh
Carol Summerlot
Terra Haute
License Suspensions Reported for Casey Residents
Wayne Martin of 3803 Colorado Street Casey and Bobby D. Paul of R. 2 Casey each face license suspensions after three violations apiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Martin
Colorado St. Casey
Bobby D. Paul
Casey
Burnside Home annual meeting notes memorial gift and bids
The Burnside Home annual meeting on September 15 reported the passing of Miss Ethel Burnside, announced a $1000 memorial donation for a room, and noted construction progress on a new wing. Officers for the coming year were elected as Smittley president, Charles vice president, Bennett secretary, and Rae Woodard treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Charles
Martinsville
Dorothy Bennett
Bennett
Guild
Burnside
Eugene Smittey
Rae Woodard
Western School graduates engineer from West Union
Richard Shelton of West Union Illinois graduates December 6 with eighteen other graduates from Western School of Heavy Equipment Operation in Weiser Idaho. Instructor Jack Lewis notes Shelton completed an accelerated eight week program to prepare efficient construction equipment operators. The school is owned by forty eight contractor groups and exists to train men quickly for the construction industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Shelton
West Union
Illinois
Western School of
Weiser
Idaho
Jack Lewis
Shelton
Western School
Pas
Junior High Basketball Beats Hutsonville For Wins
The Junior High teams defeated Hutsonville Junior High at the local gym Monday night. The lightweights won 30 to 25 with Randy Strohm scoring 11. The heavyweights won 50 to 23 led by York with 16 and Johnson with 14. Next Monday they host Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutsonvile
Randy Strohm
Paul Ro Robinson
Plaey Fom York
Legion Family Night Potluck Christmas Party
Clark County Post 90 hosts a family potluck and Christmas party for Legionaire and Auxiliary members and their families on Monday December 16 at 6 30 pm in the Pine Room Santa Claus visits children and distributes gifts meat bread and drinks provided. attendees bring a well filled dish
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Marshall Freshmen defeat Oblong for third straight win
Marshall Freshmen beat Oblong 55 to 46 at the losers gym to extend their undefeated streak. Steve Bennett led with 21 points and 13 rebounds while Tom Meehan and Greg Marrs added 11 and 10. The Frosh travel to Robinson at Lions' gym Thursday. Pam Coleman undergoes further surgery at Union Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Oblong
Larry Bailey
Steve Bennett
Young Lions
Tom Meehan
Greg Marrs
Frosh
Robinson
Lions
Clark County Fair Elects Board, Dates Set for 1969
The Clark County Fair Association will hold its annual meeting in the high school cafeteria on Jan 8 1969 with election of fair board officers and a 1968 operations report. The 1969 fair runs June 29 to July 5 and Miss Sherrie Perisho 1968 Fair Queen attends the Illinois Agriculture Fair Queen Contest beginning Jan 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County Fair Association
Fair Board
Clark County
Fair Board Association
Tate
Misa Sherrie Perisho
Springfield
Perisho
Sherri Pensho
Myrtie Perisho
Martinsville High School
The
Fair Association
White House Conference Committee to Meet in Marshall
The Clark County Assessment Committee for the 1970 White House Conference on children and youth will meet December 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Westfield. Rev Burt McIntosh of Marshall will lead a panel on Youths Role in Society with members Mrs Ted Ahrens Casep Omer Shawler Mrs Beverly Combs Mrs Earl Turner Father Joseph Murray and Mrs Clayton Barhee. Public welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County Assessment Committee
White House
Westfield
Burt McIntosh
Marshall
Ted Ahrens
Casep
Omer Shawler
Beverly Combs
Earl Turner
Joseph Murray
Clayton Barhee
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Lindley-O'Rourke
Maid of Honor
North Center
Orville R. Smith
A. P. Myers
Grandview
Peoria
Myers
S. C
Samuel B. Prevo
West Point
Hon. Holladay
Sam
Marshall Township High School
S. R. Prevo
Frank Thompson
Chrisman
Ill
Pearl Cooper
Wet York
Joshua Hammond
Lion Cage
Marshall Lion Cage
Panthers
Obiong
Tom Murphy
Phil Wetzel
Marshall Cagers
Jime Cline
Murphy
Bob Gard
Stan Raisner
Brent Mason
Steve Setzer
Lions Gym
Marshallettes
Jim Gwyn
Herman Saiter
Anna Welsh Saiter
Herman
Saiter
Violet Shaffner
Legion Family Night
Pam Coleman
Mrs
Frank Coleman
Clark County Fair Queen
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