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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1954
Page
15
The Marshall area hosts multiple club activities and visits. Zion church groups and the Marshall Woman's Club plan programs on Lincoln Lodge and Informed Woman themes while Home Bureau, 4-H, Girl Scouts, and S and C club enjoy dinners, games, and parties with members and families from Marshall and nearby towns.
A Marshall group of Christian youths gathered at the local Methodist church after an afternoon meeting. Miss LuJean Goodwin presided as acting president and Miss Beverly Gibson delivered the invocation and explained the meeting’s purpose. Mr Flowers presented the film The Glory of His Name and a candle light life consecration closed the service. Participants included LuJean Goodwin Beverly Gibson Janet Gurley Rosella Rayhel Alice Garwood Theda Thompson Doris Drummond Phyllis Quick Lee Butcher Steve Arney Curtis Butcher Roger Gibson Sue Sumption Martha Moore Barbara Hill Kathryn Bumpus Phyllis Elledge Dennis Jones Marilyn Collier and Robert Copper. Sponsors present were Mrs Alex Porteus Mr and Mrs Ralph Goekler E C Kance minister and Mr and Mrs Flowers.
The method keeps a stairway open by painting every other step first and allowing to dry before completing the rest. This approach minimizes disruption and maintains access during painting projects.
Twenty nine mothers and women marched the township roads during the week of January 15 to 22 in a Polo Fund drive. Mrs Fenton Shirely hosted an afternoon tea on January 22 to celebrate. Collecting $385 from 389 homes, the effort saw many volunteers report returns and praise contributors for community support.
The Board of Education will hold a regular session on Monday February 8 to discuss 1954 55 finances and teacher salaries with the teacher salary committee. They will consider re employing J Earl Finney as school treasurer and hear a water system report from Robert Tiefel of Velsicol Corporation. A film on diversified occupational activities will be shown by H A Meinart as part of vocational education efforts.
State supported program funds most instructor salaries. Board meets with Chamber of Commerce and service groups in the high school cafe at 6 30 p m Monday February 15 to discuss plans. Farm adult welding class to start under W T Spittler and Dennis Swayze with ten sessions beginning February 16.
A fragment mentions Lois Smitley and a contact number as a senior high school group is linked to national league promises and exam guidance. The readable bits suggest a school event or program with local contacts.
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