Marshall High to Sponsor Disabled Children Christmas Party
The Office Occupations Diversified Occupations and Distributive Education classes from Marshall High School hosted the annual TMH Christmas party for special education students at Colonial Kitchen Restaurant on December 20. Each high school student sponsored a child, giving gifts and enjoying ice cream and cake with Santa. Advisory members included Mrs. Gladys Mitchell Fenton Quick Paul Martin Don McNary and Charles Bush with thanks to Paul Martin for arranging Santa. The event was called a total success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Jane Lewellen
Coanne Stephens
Eleanor Taft
South
Joyy Saint Nick
Marshall High School
Colonial Kitchen
Santa
Gladys Mitchell
Fenton Quick
Paull Martin
Don McNary
Charles Bush
Paul Martin
County Supervisors Meet Sets December 1968 Session
The County Board met December 11 at 9:00 a.m. with most members present. They approved minutes claims and bonds, kept ground hog bounty at 50 cents, selected grand jurors for Jan-Apr 1968, approved the county budget, and adjourned to January 8 at 9:00 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
Darwin
Cline
Wernz
Service Members Reach Vietnam Chu Lai
Spe four Donald J O Rourke son of Mr and Mrs James A O Rourke arrived safely in Chu Lai Vietnam Donald was a 1965 graduate of Marshall Community high school He received army training at Fort Riley Kansas His address is Sp four Donald J O Rouke U S 56582944 23 Administration Co Prov Attn Replacement Detachment America Division APO San Francisco California 96374 Various Ferris and Baker family members from Indiana Illinois Brazil and California spent Christmas with Mrs Elizabeth Ferris and with Mrs Genevieve Perkins and grandmother Mrs Mary Washburn in Indianapolis
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Spe
Donald J. O'Rourke
James A. O'Rourke
Chu Lai
Vietnam
Donald
Marshall Community High School
Fort Riley
Kansas
Donald J. O'Rouke
U. S
Administration Co
Marshall South Elementary Students Design Christmas Cards for Vietnam
First through third grade students at Marshall South Elementary designed Christmas cards in art class under Fred Hayes. Cards were sent to soldiers in Vietnam with thanks and letters from service members, including the First Airborne Cavalry Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall South Elementary School
Fred Hayes
Vietnam
The
South Elementary
Jennie Brown
Helen Fredenberger
Ruth Fetters
Elizabeth Irving
Hannah Arbuckle
Ruth Fredenberger
Irene Manhart
Ann Kile
Judy Bucher
Marshall South
Airborne
Calvary Division
Signal
Vetnam
Eugene Warner
Theresa Rayhel
Former Sumner resident Gertrude Lane dies at 83
Gertrude Lane 83 of Sumner Illinois Route 8 died 6 25 p m December 22 at Memorial Hospital likely from a heart attack. Born April 16 1884 in Marshall she was daughter of John and Mary Ellen Ferris widow of Freeman Lane and Methodist Church member. Survived by daughter Mrs Mimia Beuhler two grandsons and five great grandchildren. Funeral 1 00 p m Sunday Sivert Funeral Home Sumner with Rev P R Garry officiating burial Marshall cemetery. George Wieland of Dayton Ohio spent Christmas with his parents.
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Gertrude Lane
Sumner
Ilinois
Route 8
Memorial Hospital
Marshall
John
Mary Ellen Mott Ferris
Freeman’ Lane
Methodist Church
Mimia Beuhler
Sivert Funeral Home
P. R. Garry
Marshall Cemetery
Holiday Vacation at University of Illinois
Students at the University of Illinois Urbana begin Christmas holiday at 1 p m December 23. Classes resume at 1 p m January 3. The list includes students from Marshall Martinsville West York and Westfield. After New Year there are ten days of classes before first semester ends January 13 with exams January 15-23. Registration for second semester January 29-February 3. First day of instruction February 5.
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University of Ilinois
Urbana
University of Illinois
Marshall and Martinsville
James Boyer
Robert Boyer
James Brown
Constance Claypool
Timothy Cork
Steven Crumlin
David Fitzgarrald
John Pearce
Karen Pennel
Dean Pine
Elaine Sabre
Wayne Spires
Cynthia Taylor
Mary Taylor
John Hancock
Marshall
Katy Cunningham
Stanley Howe
Michael McClean
David Pollard
Jehia Pollard
Stephen Spraker
Terry Zachary
Martin Zschau
Martinsville
David Cornwell
West York
Jacqueline Babbs
Westfield
Nazarene Class Party At Home Of Livinx On Locust
The Fidelity Class of Nazarene Church gathered December 12 at 6 00 p.m. at Mr and Mrs Everett Livinx home for a turkey dinner and Christmas program. Caroling scripture reading and birth of Christ discussion filled the evening with gifts, decorations, and merriment. The next gathering is set for January 18 at Bert Collier home. Visitors on Christmas Day included the Burkybiles and several relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelity
the Nazarene Church
Everett Livinx
Locust Street
Christ
Grace Britt
Kesler
Leon Garwood
Floyd Wesnitzer
Bert Collier
Maria Ray
Edith Bruner
Daisy Braynard
Nell Smitley
Ruth Liviix
Visiting Bakers From Brazil Stop in Marshall and Terre Haute
Mr and Mrs Paul Baker of San Paulo Brazil are visiting relatives in Marshall Robinson and Terre Haute. The brief stop highlights a Brazilian guest while plans for local gatherings are not detailed.
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Paul Baker
San Paulo
Brazil
South America
Marshall, Robinson and
Terre Haute
Marriages and local notices from Martinsville Westfield and more
Marriage licenses issued for R V Warters and Ruby Winters both of Martinsville F Castle Rider and Alice Zellers of Westfield Milton Nelson of Chicago and Lorene Bigelow of Westfield William P Hacker and Mrs Jane Hill of Casey Arthur Dill and Mabel Birch of Martinsville Vera Moore of Martinsville and Emma S Plant of Terre Haute Milo Baker of West Union in Marshall Thursday Health rumor about Edna Baker in France unfounded She is with British forces aiding hospital work Her hospital narrowly escaped destruction by German planes carrying 75 wounded Miss Baker’s brother Harry also serves in France Warren Hagist of Findlay Ohio visiting his mother and sisters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariage
R. V. Warters
Ruby Winters
Martinsville
F. Castle Rider
Alice Zellers
Westfield
Milton Nelson
Chicago
Lorene Bigelow
Wiliam P. Hacker
Jane Hill
Casey
Arthur Dill
Mabel Birch
Vera Moore
Emma S. Plant
Terre Haute
Milo Baker
West Union
Marshall
Edna
France
Red Cross
Miss Baker
Harry
Warren Hagist
Findlay
Ohio
Forty Years Ago Baby Arrives in Findlay and Area Marriages
Forty years ago in 1927 Mr and Mrs Clarence Smith of Findlay Ohio announce a baby girl born Friday. Former Marshall residents Mr and Mrs Smith. Marriage licenses list Everett Smitley and Lucille Sockler both Marshall 24. Martinsville pairs E Miller 30 and Bertha Bridgett 18. Michael Baker 21 and Helen Smith 18 Marshall. Clifford Cork 23 and Bessie Tapscott 21 Marshall. Sverett Clark 52 West York and Cordelia Monk 58 West York. Edwin Daley of Indianapolis and wife announce a baby girl Dorothy Ann born Sunday. Mrs Daley is the former Gertrude Cole of Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Smith
Findlay
Ohio
Smith
Marshall
Everett Smitley
Lucille Sockler
E. Miller
Martinsville
Bertha Bridgett
Michael Baker
Helen Smith
Clifford Cork
Bessie Tapscott
Sverett Clark
West York
Cordelia Monk
Edwin Daley
Indianapolis
Dorothy Ann
Daley
Gertrude Cole
Thirty Years Ago News From W C Schaefer Family
The record lists a Christmas morning breakfast hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W C Schaefer for 44 guests including relatives Fred Schaefer Leonard King Abel Miller and Coldren families. Births announced at Union Hospital Terre Haute Martha Marlene Shumaker Leland Arthur Shumaker and a daughter for Charles Curran. Local weddings include Goldin Davis and Elmer Goekler Eleanor Wernz and Roy Kerns Florence Gilbert and Louie Bartram. Marriage license issued in Terre Haute for Chris Amacher and Nora Ohm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W C Schaefer
Fred Schaefer
Leonard King
Fred Abel
Arthur Miller
Mildred Schaefer
Evelyn Schaefer
Edgar Abel
Terre Haute
Harry ‘Finkbiner
Hutsonville
Leland Arthur
Charles Curran
Goldin Davis
Elmer Goekler
Eleanor Wernz
M. EB. Bradley
Gary
Ind
Roy Kerns
West Union
Florence Gilbert
Clarence Gilbert
Louie Bartram
Marion Bartram
Chris Amacher
Marshall
Nora Ohm
Marshail
Marriage Licenses and Local Christmas Dinner Gatherings in 1947
Twenty years ago reports list marriage licenses for John G Beers and Dorothy W Mitchell of Marshall, plus Carroll Lee Bennett with Thoma Maxine Carper and Wayne Wallace with Patricia Godden. A family Christmas dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs W D Hogue included multiple local guests from Marshall and Casey, Clarksville, Martinsville and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G Beers
Washington
D. C
Dorothy W Mitchell
Marshall
Carroll Lee Bennett
Martinsville
Thoma Maxine Carper
Wayne Wallace
Patricia Godden
W. D. Hogue
Charles Kirchner
George Kirchner
Dwight Prince
Kansas
H. P. Prince
Dale Chrysler
Casey
Everett Clapp
Clarksville
Charles Clapp
Rosa Glick
Harold Clapp
Poorman Soldier Returns Home For Holiday Visit
Ten years ago in 1957 Pvt. Dick Poorman arrived from Fort Hood Texas on Wednesday to spend the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Poorman his sister Dorothy and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Dick Poorman
Fort Hood
Texas
Henry Poorman
Dorothy
Local Obituary Roundup Notices From Marshall Area
Deaths include Lanis Stepp 82 of Dennison Illinois at Alexian Brothers Hospital Chicago. Survived by wife Martha two sons Lavern and William, daughter Violet Armpriest, siblings George, Lou, Cora with six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral at Marrs Funeral Home. Interment Marshall Cemetery. Bertha Easterday 77 died Union Hospital Terre Haute. Husband William, son Gerald, daughter Bonnie Walker, sisters Ida Haviland and others. Moore Funeral Home Centerpoint Indiana burial Marshall Cemetery. Hazel Snedeker 68 North Hollywood California former local resident died December 19 1967. Survived by son Frank Snedeker grandsons Bruce and Frankie sisters Mabel McCullough Esther Osborne brother Pearl Smith. Funeral Pierce Brothers Mortuary North Hollywood. Charles Reinohhl 97 Marshall. Niece Thelma DeBord Bradenton Florida. Marrs Funeral Home services. Grace M Brown 90 Rural Route 5 died Monday. Moore Funeral Home service with Rev Kemp. Burial Livingston Cemetery.
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Lanis Stepp
Dennison
Illinois
Alexian Brother's Hospital
Chicago
Martha
Violet Armpriest
Boise
Idaho
Lavern Stepp
Willaim Stepp
George Stepp
Vermilion
Ilinois
Lou Fuhr
Los Angeles
California
Cora Ingram
Bakersfield
Marrs Funeral Home
Ronald E. Stepp
Marshall Cemetery
Bertha Easterday
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
William
Gerald
Bonnie Walker
Marshall
Ida Haviland
Bowling Green
Indiana
Edward Moore
Charles E Moore
Palmetto
Florida
Robert Moore
Centerpoint
Moore Funeral Home
Harold J Kemp
Hazel Smith Snedeker
North Hollywood
Frank Snedeker
Bruce
Frankie
Mabel McCullough
Esther Osborne
Terre Haute Haute
Pearl Smith
Pierce Brothers Mortuary
Charles E Reinohhl
Fourth Street
Burnside
Thelma DeBord
Bradenton
Marrs
Frank Hartman
Grace M Brown
H J Kemp
Livingston Cemetery
Navy and Army Assignments and Personal News in Marshall Area
Report notes January 8 reporting at Fort Knox New Jersey for Germany duty. Marriage and license details list Roy B Black 50 and Margaret Wright 38 Casey Paul D Finney 23 Casey and Wilma Briggs 23 Casey Fenton William Nickles 21 Marshall and Deloris Jean Misner 18 Marshall. Truman L Scott machinist mate third class aboard USS Saint Paul participated in a striking force training off California December 3–6. T/Sgt John Mixon arrived from Topeka Kansas to spend holidays, with overseas duty in Germany planned after ten days.
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Tives
Fort Knox
New Jersey
Germany
Roy B Black
Margaret Wright
Casey Paul D. Finney
Casey
Wilma Briggs
Fenton William Nickles
Marshall
Deloris Jean Misner
Truman L. Scott
WSN
Earl Scott
South Second Street
Saint Paul
First Fleet
California
Christmas Bird Count Planned by Lincoln Trail Audubon
The Lincoln Trail Audubon Society sponsors a Christmas Bird Census on Saturday December 30 led by Dr Russell Mumford of Purdue University. A planning meeting is Friday December 29 at 7 p.m. at 913 Plum Street Marshall. Members joining by December 31 1967 become charter members.
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Lincoln Trail Audubon Society
Russell Mumford
Purdue University
Department of Forestry and Conservation
Mumford
Clark County
Ilinois
Charles Mumford
Casey
Grover Hartman
Plum Street
Marshall
J R. Macey
Macey Hardware Stone
Casey Illinois hosts sesquicentennial basketball tourney and ball
Clark County sesquicentennial events listed for Casey and nearby towns include EI basketball tournament at Casey high school January 22 to 26, and a sesquicentennial ball January 27 in the boys gym by the Women's Club. Headquarters are at Casey Staley House and Martinsville, with locations in Westfield and Marshall for event info.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
Illinois
Casey High School
Marshall
Casey—Staley House
Martinsville
Lee Greenwell
Main St
Westfield
Westfield State Bank
West Anion
Coryell's
Archer
Old City Drug Store
Engagement of Mary JoAnn Bennett to John Beer
Mr and Mrs Joesph T Bennett announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Mary JoAnn to John Faward Beer of Poanke THinals. The wedding will be Saturday December 80 at the First Congregational Church at 4 p.m. Both are students at Eastern Illinois University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joesph T Bennett
Mary JoAnn
John Faward Beer
Poanke
Thinals
Eastern Ilinois University
Singspiration Service at Potters Hall Church
A Singspiration Service at Potters Hall Church will be held Sunday night December 81 1967 at seven o clock. Everyone is invited to participate in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potters Hall Church
Birth announcement for Mary Elizabeth Susan Welsh
George and Mary Lou Prewett announce the birth of a baby girl born December 23. She is named Mary Elizabeth Susan Welsh, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Welsh Route 1 Dennison. Miss Welsh has pledged Kappa Delta and is a freshman English major at Eastern Illinois University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George and
Mary Lou Prewett
Mary Elizabeth
Susan Welsh
Arthur Welsh
Route 1
Dennison
Kappa Delta
Miss Welsh
Eastern Illinois University
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Supervisors
Louis Ferris
Connersville
David Ferris
Aroma Park
Santanlo
Eugene Craig
Elizabeth Ferris
Charles Perkins
Genevieve Perkins
Mary Washburn
Board of Education
Sumner, Ini
George Wieland
Dayton
John Wieland
Nazarene Class Party
Ray Burkybile
Harry Burkybile
Max and
Mary
Hobart Burkybile
Carl
Walter
Earl
Harod Willaims
Donna
Deanna
Jerry Lashbrook
Dean Burkybile
Karen
Pam McKimmy
Walter Parrish
Paris
Parrish
Methodist Parsonage
John Mixon
Topeka
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