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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1937
Page
3
A collage of quotes and data spans markets, births, soap use, and weather. It cites unusual facts from 1933 to 1942, discusses slum conditions, housing towns Greenbelt Greendale and Green Brook, and notes a Christmas Eve pun about a traffic cop on a chimney.
Christmas morning services at St. Mary’s will be held at 5:45, 7:00, and 7:30 with the high mass first. The choir begins at 5:30 performing O Holy Night and other carols, led by Rev. P. J. Walsh as main celebrant.
Fern Frakes and Carl Frakes Jr. head to Terre Haute Friday with Velma Clough and Laymon Clough visiting in Marshall. Mrs Maude Paddock spent Saturday with Commodore Frakes. Paul Johnson of Detroit visiting family through Christmas. Families Stated: Haddixes travel to Hutsonville for doctoring. Rev Owens to fill M E church appointment at 11 after Sunday school at 10. Weather notes say sleet and ice caused slick streets Tuesday.
Rev and Mrs. Ernest S. English of near Assumption visited from Monday to Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Davis. Several neighbors joined Ruth and Wayne Davis in butchering Tuesday including Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis and Ernest English. Terre Haute callers included Lawrence Kinder Idine Leah May and Luella Morgan with others visiting Chester Culp family.
Mrs Stelld Claye and Mr Jigmelle Martinaville host a weekend gathering as Oren Lackey visits Mattoon with pupils for a Christmas program. In Terre Haute outings, Lloyd Ross Brenton Montgomery Valoe and Ernie Montgomery shop with family. Visits from Ophir Clappol and Elizabeth Tate join Mrs Margaret Wilson of Martinsville and J D Ross family.
Hugh White and wife Orlando Meeker helped Ray Barkalow's family with butcher duties Tuesday. Several sick residents improve at home from Paris Hospital. Lula Davison back home after recent operation. Martin Thompson recuperating after December Terre Haute auto wreck. church Christmas Eve program announced.
Mrs Goldin Brown spent Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Joe Riggs. Mr and Mrs Joe Jeffers and daughter Bonnie were in Marshall on business Saturday. Alex Craig, who is on the sick list, is about the same. Russell Bartlett and wife from Terre Haute moved to Will Bartletts farm last Sunday. Several locals attended the dance at Harold Glatfelter s Tuesday night.
Mrs Maude Miller records local gatherings in Choctaw with the Allright Ladies Aid meeting at Hurley Nicols home attended by Rev Maude Bristol and numerous residents including Nellie Cline Edith Kammacher Lyda Spittler Emma Nicol and others. A pot luck dinner followed sewing and visits with families in Marshall Paris and Allright are noted.
John Vancy returns to Sullivan Illinois after a visit with his parents. His mother Mrs Virgil Camp is very ill. Mr and Mrs Bryan Good have moved to help care for her. Mr and Mrs Abe Babcock also mentioned in the notes.
Local notes list residents visiting and assisting with tasks. Henry and Katherine shop in Marshall. Norton and Morgan families visit. Various residents share Sunday visits and help with butchering. A Pleasant Grove school Christmas program and community meeting is planned tonight December 174.
Community news from East Liberty notes visits among local families including the Hutchings, Combs, Brown, Tiffen, Liffick, Cutright, Spires, and Outright households. Chelsea Liffick welcomed a baby girl born December 11. Frank Hinkle of West Liberty is reported ill. Several locals attended Mark Combs funeral near West Union.
Carrie Sachs Thompson wife of Daniel Thompson died at her home near Marshall Illinois December 6 1937 aged 71 years 10 months 15 days. She married Daniel Thompson April 20 1886 and leaves two daughters Mrs Julia Mulien and Mrs Paul English a son Gustonpson and five grandchildren all of Marshall plus three sisters and two brothers.
The obituary honors Mrs Thompson as a devoted mother wife and neighbor. It notes her readiness to help others and daily thoughts of God. It reflects on her quiet passing and the subtle end as softly as leaves fall from roses.
Dora D English wife of Paul English and daughter of Daniel and Carrie Thompson died December 10 1937 at age 44 after a life spent near Wabash Township with teaching in rural schools. She is survived by her husband father sister a brother and several nephews and friends. Her faith and charity are highlighted as guiding in life and death.
The family expresses sincere thanks to all who offered kindness and help during their time of bereavement. Names include Daniel Thompson Paul English Julia Mullen and Gust Thompson and family.
Mrs Glen Van Flee reports Mr and Mrs J W Brown spent Sunday with sister Mrs D Bartlett. Martin Thompson injured in an auto accident last Sunday morning is listed as doing as well as can be expected. Mrs Ottie Davison returned home from Paris Hospital Monday.
The Wabash River lies frozen with people walking the ice. The ferry boat is tethered to the bank and the ferryman rests. Albertson, who injured his arm loading blocks at the saw mill, is recovering.
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