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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1964
Page
2
A fragment outlines state funds and controls for horse racing in Illinois. It mentions World War II Veterans bonus bonds Fair and Exposition Fund Thoroughbred Fund and Illinois Colts Fund. It notes eight racing tracks in Illinois with six in the north and two in the south and supervising boards appointed by the Governor.
Maurice Scott explains Illinois collects 23.2 million in 1963 from racing and 5.5 million from harness racing. For 1961-63 running races yield 33.8 million divided into funds for the State Fair Agricultural Premium Fund, Service Recognition Bond Fund, Fair and Exposition Fund, Illinois Bred Thoroughbred Fund, and unclaimed tickets to veterans rehab. Harness taxes allocate to Agricultural Premium Fund and Colts Fund for prizes and State Fair awards. Funds support state fair operations, fairs, World’s Fair participation, 4-H livestock awards, and veteran rehabilitation.
Rev Ezekiel Haley will deliver the Christmas message Sunday December 20 at 7 00 pm in Ohio Chapel. A short program invites all to attend as neighbors visit and share in the holiday event.
Residents prepare for Christmas Eve as Santa is expected to visit. We are sewing up holes in stockings to ensure nothing is lost and the evening goes smoothly.
Mrs Russell Taylor reports a Dennison Christmas program set for Sunday at 7 30 PM. The item also notes returns home from Asbury College students Nancy Doll and Joan Yeley for vacation. Several local families hosted dinners and visits, and a baby girl Susan Elaine Vicory born at Union Hospital Terre Haute.
The item lists several local residents and guests visiting over a weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Holmes and family are mentioned with other households including Mr. and Mrs. Russell Taylor visiting Monday, and Mrs. George Taylor and Mrs. Pauline Scott. Terre Haute visitors and Villa Grove guests are noted along with Daisy Pruiett’s family gatherings.
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