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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1961
Page
7
A church notice outlines December events at Evangelical United Brethren with Willis O Simpson including bowling Friday and a Sunday 9 30 pm service. It covers installation of officers Christmas messages worship and a January 1 union prayer event plus a January 12 conference and slate clearing for reports.
The First Methodist Church lists Divine worship at 10 30 am for student recognition Sunday and several activities. Week of prayer runs Jan 1–5 at Congregational church 7 30 pm led by Rev O H Sweitzer. Junior MYF meets Wednesday 6 30 pm. sanctuary choir 7 pm. W S C 5 luncheon Thursday at noon. MYF Christian Witness mission at Arthur Jan 5 6 7 with youths attending.
Pilgrim Holiness Church led by Pastor L A Williams lists services including Sunday school 9 30 morning worship 10 45 evangelistic 7 30 and Wednesday prayer at 7 30. Revival meetings with Evangelists Rev Jason Felter and wife from Owosso Michigan run January 4 through 14.
The Church of Christ on North Second invites all to Bible study at 10 00 a m and worship at 10 45 a m with evening services at 7 30 p m on Sundays and 7 30 p m Wednesdays. The First Church of Christ Scientist at 614 Pine St Marshall offers Sunday School at 9 30 a m and sermon at 11 00 a m with a 7 45 p m Wednesday service and reading room hours 2 00 to 4 00 p m Tuesday and Wednesday.
Rev. James Whitkanack minister leads Snyder Methodist Church with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m Robert Etcinson serves as superintendent The Herald price 2.00 per year.
John R Garner son of William and Amanda Garner born March 2 1891 died December 14 1961 at 70 years 6 months and 12 days. He married Elizabeth Burger in 1914 and had eleven children. He lived in Anderson township then Marshall Illinois where he joined Mill Creek Baptist Church in 1948, later Freedom Baptist, and finally First Baptist Marshall. Survived by wife Beth ten children, four sons in law and many grandchildren. several siblings and many relatives and friends. Research workers at University of Illinois Dixon Springs Experiment Station report success in lambing time using a female hormone to concentrate lambing over nine days.
Reports show Americans now buy higher quality foods with more serviced and varied items. Meat consumption totals about 200 pounds per person annually, up 60 pounds in 20 years, while beef use rises and pork falls. Processed vegetables exceed 1960 levels and fruit use declines, with dairy shifting toward ice cream, cheese, and non-fat dry milk staples.
University of Illinois extension specialist advises on housedress design to prevent home accidents. Focus on moderately full gathers, pleats for kneeing room, securely stitched hems, flat pockets, and simple designs with firmly attached trim. Recommend beltless waists, short close fitting sleeves, and plastic or round-the-waist aprons for safer housework.
The text notes nylon and dacron melt when exposed to flame and that some finishes raise flammability. It advises comfortable shoes with moderate or low heels at home and avoiding old high heel dress shoes for work. It mentions overestimating income for quarterly taxes yielding a temporary rebate.
The fragment expresses a preference for plain language and simple observation, suggesting clarity over elaboration. It reflects a philosophical stance on communication and personal thinking patterns.
A wide range of retirement budgets exists beyond general cost estimates. The article notes that couples can live well on under 200 dollars monthly in urban areas or struggle on 500 dollars, depending on personal arrangements. It shares a case about Mr and Mrs J R K illustrating how circumstances shape budgeting decisions.
A widow invites the K family to move upstairs and share kitchen and yard in exchange for maintenance and reduced living costs. They form a close, joint household with evenings together, meals shared, and plans for a large vegetable garden and wholesale meat purchases. They spend under $140 monthly for housing and food. The arrangement hinges on age and retirement status.
The University of Wisconsin grew from a 20 student, one teacher start in 1849 to a major research university with eight extension centers and a Milwaukee merger. It now has 88 departments, 26 bureaus for public service, and over 200,000 alumni including notable authors and screen stars.
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