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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1954
Page
4
Betty Mattson faces a whirl of attention as her novelty hit Up-Tune with animal sound effects stirs debate. The record company rushed a version with noises, drawing mixed reactions from DJs and fans who mailed in opinions. Academy plans a clean version to please purists, while Mattson’s rising profile remains intact.
A townwide rush to form bridge clubs leads to casual promises of substituting players. The narrator vows to join but delays, then realizes both spouses often play more than the regulars. Substituting becomes confusing as choices clash with commitments.
Mrs Nelle Strohm hosted a Christmas party with a noon dinner and gift exchanges. Several local residents and guests attended church and social activities, with families visiting, hosting, and traveling. An Illinois soils expert notes benefits from staggered fertilizer purchases for farmers, truckers, and suppliers.
Local social round includes visits among the Hallenbeck and Blankenbeker families from Ohio to Florida and Indiana. A Martinsville high school basketball game at Hutsonville ends in Hutsonville victory. University of Illinois Winter Sheet Course draws over 100 registrants and a dairy advisory urges ample bedding to boost milk yield.
Elder and Mrs Frank Ammons of Arcola were Sunday guests of Warren Norton and family. Alton Blankenship visited Miller and Elder Chester Chilton of Clarksville called. Imogene Norton and Mildred Williams shopped in Terre Haute. Ordination of Elder Frank Ammons drew a sizable crowd Sunday afternoon.
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