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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1963
Page
3
Word of the death of Will D. Poorman 92 at his Katy Texas home follows a stroke. Community members share meals, visits, and condolences as relatives gather for L. A. Shawler funeral with many local guests and church verses.
Rev and Mrs BE C Ham visited Cowden. Harold Morecraft and children from Marshall joined Dean Holmes family. Edward Doill visited his mother at Mrs Nina Johns in Marshall. J H Johns and O E Taylor hosted Sunday dinner. Mrs Harold Jones visited with Don Jones. W F Taylor attended supper with Helen Lane in Terre Haute. Daryl Taylor and Sheila from Brazil also present. Grace Mason Dale Mason and children of Paris plus William Parsons of Marshall dined with Wayne Tharp family for birthday. George Ray and family spent Sunday with Clara Lou Lewis. P M White visited Estell Holmes. Eugene Carpenter and family from Marshall were noted in attendance.
Mr. and Mrs. James Lucan visited Mrs. Rosa Statesman on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Lafe Marrs called on Mrs. Golda Harbor Friday afternoon.
Mrs Lela Thompson reports visits over the weekend including Blizie Newman and the Marrs, with Mary Behner and Anita Cheesman shower at Westfield church. Mrs Edith Marrs called on Mrs Helen Welsh in Marshall, and neighbors Mr and Mrs Paul Behner gathered for a farewell dinner for Rev Gunther and family.
Mr and Mrs James Blankenbaker and children spent Saturday with Grant Hollenbeck. James Graham and family visited True Thompson and Lou Thompson. Margaret Wernz visited Pleasie Bartlett. Lucille Vanfleet and Mabel Gard attended a Hobby meeting at the Catholic church basement. Maggie White and James Graham shopped in Robinson. Anns Shotwell visited George Marvin. Carl Graham and Judy called on James Graham and Steve. Richard Bumpus and boys spent Sunday with True Thompson and Lou Thompson. Myrtle Niesner and Ruby Graham shopped in Terre Haute.
Local notes recount visits among residents Maude Miller Grace Higginbotham Everett John Blizzard Golda Blizzard and Mary Carpenter. Hospitalization for Woodford Williams and funeral for Lola Norton are noted along with First Church of Christ Scientist readings.
The churches announce a Sunday lesson sermon themed Love addressing humanitys perplexing problems with focus on spiritual healing and practical application. Aimed at readers seeking guidance, the address emphasizes compassion, faith, and ethical living as solutions in daily life.
Barl Kile announces candidacy for the Democratic caucus to win the Supervisor seat of Marshall Town. The event runs February 2, 1963 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and seeks voter support at the caucus.
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