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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1962
Page
1
The Rolla Burger hardware store in Martinsville was entered Tuesday night with entry via pried front door. Guns radiog and electric drills and other articles were stolen. Sheriff Pearce investigated. Lincoln Trail Riders Club met December 20 at the Fyfe II home with 32 members and planned the next meeting for January 17 at the Shumaker home.
A noon dinner was held at the Colonial Kitchen in Marshall to honor Mrs. Leota Clatfelter deputy county clerk for sixteen years in the H. J. Kemp office and Miss Flor tiring. Mrs. Clatfelter received a gift from attendees including courthouse staff and friends.
A public installation of officers of New Hope Lodge No. 620 A F and A M at Dennison will be held Wednesday night January 2 with an oyster supper at 6 30.
Indiana couples listed for marriage licenses including Millard I Mathis with Agnes R Parrett in Terre Haute and others in Martinsville Paris Greencastle and Sullivan. A Christmas Day turkey dinner hosted by Mrs Mary Veach drew family from Terre Haute Paris and Indianapolis with extended relatives and names such as Walter Earlywine Larry Earlywine Nick Veach Robert Veach and Dennis Reed等.
Marshall Fire Department responded Monday morning to the Marshall Fuel and Ice Co to extinguish a small roof fire. Mark Staub underwent an appendectomy at St Anthony's Hospital recently. Mrs Winnie Craig is a patient in Paris Hospital.
Subscribers are warned that the Marshall Herald subscription ends on the first day of the month to which payment applies. The notice emphasizes renewal by that date to avoid interruption of service.
Keith Myers former art instructor at Marshall schools and current student at Evangelical Theological Seminary in Naperville Illinois will speak at Trinity Church Marshall next Sunday December 30 at 7 30 p m Willis O Simpson the pastor invites all of Keiths acquaintances and friends to attend.
A series of warranty deeds recorded in the early 1960s show transfers of parcels in Casey and Marshall. Notable moves include Jeff and Goldie Walters to Lucille and James Reardon for Lot 69 in Commercial. Marathon Oil Co transferring Lot 4 Block 7 Langs Addition. and several other conveyances in sections, townships, and additions with nominal sums listed.
Walter McClary 72 died Sunday night at Crawford County Memorial Hospital Robinson Illinois. Survived by widow Elsie and children Lela Reichert Lila Houran Chicago Heights Lottie McCarty Norma Jean Nash Glen McClary Shirley Rosemary Martha Jane Walter 3rd and Terry Wayne McClary Palestine Illinois. Funeral 1:30 pm Wednesday Marrs Funeral Home with Rev H J Kemp officiating. Burial Clarksville Cemetery.
Mrs Elizabeth McDaniel 62 a Marshall native died Monday morning at the Naval Hospital Washington D C She is survived by son Sgt Richard S McDaniel of the WA 8S Marine Corps Quantico VA and daughter Mrs Charlotte Ditto of Terre Haute The body reached Moore Funeral Home and services with Rev H J Kemp were held today burial in Marshall Cemetery
A meat dealer reports miscreants robbed his slaughterhouse last Saturday night. Milo Dede, nine, lies critically ill with suspected peritonitis after a rough play incident with older boys. an appendiceal abscess requires operation. Mr and Mrs John Moses host Mrs Howard Rabel this week, and Ellen Graham travels to Englewood for her daughter’s illness. Dan Emerson expects a baby boy born Friday to be named later Theodore.
Forty years ago in 1922 Mrs. Maude Sidwick of Onida South Dakota visited her sister Mrs. Clarence Evans and returned home Saturday. Miss Mary Forester, a student at Oxford Ohio, spent vacation with her parents and Mrs Bert Forester. Hattie Beall planned an extended visit with sister Mrs Emma Wiley in Toledo Ohio. W A Armstrong returned to Delaware Ohio after weeks here attending to business interests. Mr and Mrs John Koppler announce the birth of Aubrey Louis on December 18.
Thirty years ago in 1932 Co R Sweitzer and Opal L Thompson both of West Union were wed at the home of Rev J I O Neal on Sunday afternoon at 1 00. Mr and Mrs S M Scholfield left for Findlay Ohio to spend Christmas with daughter Mrs Fred Fawley and family. Mrs W J Sharkey announced arrival of a granddaughter Patricia Louise born to Mr and Mrs Sam Plumb of Streator on December 15 at St Marys hospital. Mrs Plumb formerly Gertrude Sharkey. Mr and Mrs Earl Pratt and son Charles and Mr and Mrs Willie Kuykendall of Terre Haute left for Denver. Miss Freda Hagist of Washington DC came for a visit with her mother Mrs Flora Hagist and daughter Elizabeth. Mrs La Cole went to Cincinnati to visit her daughter Mrs Edwin Daly and family.
Forty years ago report from Marshall notes the birth of Ronald Lee Hamilton, a 6 pound 12 ounce son, born at Paris hospital on a Sunday to Mr and Mrs Floyd Hamilton. Also recorded are travels and visits of local residents including Captain Ben T. Baird returning to Philadelphia after a visit, a three week calf spotted with a V on its forehead near Marshall, and Christmas visits by Ralph and Knipe to Owensboro and by Jack Howell and family from Tulsa to Marshall. Mrs Garver O Frazier leaves for Fort Benning with her husband while Margaret Murphy visits Camp Chaffee for Christmas.
Marine Cpl James H Ralston has been promoted to sergeant in a ceremony. The promotion honors his years of service and exemplary conduct with the unit. Local veterans and family attended the event at the base.
The Marshall Ministerial Association announces a week of prayer with services starting Tuesday January 2 and continuing through January 4 at the Weedstown area church. Rev L A Williams of Perully and Rev James Whitkanack lead, with participants from Pilgrim Tansee Church ecumenical team and Nazarene youth choir plus Congregational church director. All members and friends are urged to attend this ecumenical observance by Protestant churches worldwide.
The American Legion Auxiliary Choir plans a January 12 8:00 p.m. program titled Passport to Europe at the Legion Home. Miss Martham Bush narrates slides from her 1962 European educational tour with scenes from England Scotland the Netherlands Italy and Scandinavian lands. Tickets are available from choir members or at the door.
Lowell L. Kunce of U S Navy returns from Newport Rhode Island for a 16 day leave to celebrate holidays with Rev and Mrs E C Kance and friends. Mr and Mrs Richard Tingley of Augusta Georgia visit Charles Tingley and Jasper family. G W Gibson and Beverly Roger and Jeanette visit Findlay Ohio area. Harry Murphy Goekler and Charles Samford with families travel to Hammond Louisiana to visit Elder Goekler.
Mrs. Jessie Musson of Charleston died Tuesday morning at Charleston Memorial Hospital. Funeral services and burial were held in Charleston.
John M. Lehmann of the Immigration and Naturalization Service announced a nationwide reporting requirement for aliens. Those in the United States on January 1 must report their address by the end of January with limited exemptions for diplomats, international organization staff, and temporary agricultural workers. Forms are available at post offices and immigration offices in January. Penalties for noncompliance are severe.
The Eckle Home Extension Service met at Mrs. Helen Sump tion's home with 17 members present. President Georgia Macklin led the session and roll call featured a prompt about a country to know better.
The notices report Allen David McCammon born December 1962 to Mr and Mrs Joe L McCammon of Bridgeport Indianapolis. Christina Lynn Grissom born December 18 to Mr and Mrs Dave Grissom of Anderson. Darrell K Bays enlists in the regular army and will train then head to the Pacific. Rex King visiting Florida. Della Eskew visiting in Marshall area for holidays.
The Marshall high school varsity basketball team competed in the Charleston holiday tournament on December 26. The Lions faced Tuscola at 8:00 p.m. They return to school January 2 and schedule games at Newton January 4 and home vs Westfield January 8.
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