Escaped inmates rob two Indiana area businesses
Two convicts escaped from Michigan City penitentiary and entered the World Wide Web store of W W M Marvin at West Union on a Wednesday night. They stole jackets and overalls and took cash from Craig's garage run by Howard Utterback. Suspects fled in a red GMC pickup, license 116631, with a conservation department sticker on each door. Deputy Pearce reported the details to Effingham station. an 85 year old resident and one 53 year old associate described in notes. Police sought the pair as the investigation continued.
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Michigan City
Indiana
M. Marvin
Weat Union
Craig
Howard
Utterback
Robert Swisher
Department of Conservation
Pearce
Effingham
Herald
Aia
Marvin
Ollie Orndoff
North Eighth Street
Paducah
Kentucky
Wayne Ornd
Box
Lana
Craig Garage
Michigan City Penitentiary
Cable Rig Drilling in Melrose Township
Gene Bennett of Casey moved his farm in Melrose township and started drilling for oil Wednesday evening. They expect to reach a depth of 1600 feet, and by Herald press time they were down about 150 feet.
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Gene-Bennett
Casey
Melrose Township
Herald Press
Grandstand Steel Delivered at Fairgrounds
The steel for the new grandstand at the fairground has been delivered and workers are erecting the steel structure. Interested helpers should go to the fair ground soon. for details contact Clayton Rhoads or Harry Reynolds.
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Clayton Rhoads
Harry Reynolds
Harry Murphy Benefit Polio Fund Drive
A polio fund drive hosted by Harry Murphy proceeds from a benefit box, pie supper, and cake walk at Clarksville school tonight Friday Feb 5 at 7 30 p m. Funds go to the polio fund with Murphy as Dolson and Douglas townships Polio Drive chairman asking for cooperation.
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Clarksville
Harry Murphy
Dolson and
Douglas
Thompson Allen Wedding Unites Thompson and Allen Families
Miss Joan Thompson and Samuel Allen wed in a double ring ceremony at Madison Avenue Methodist Church Peoria Illinois. Rev Dean Sharp officiated with attendants Miss Betty Thompson and Frank Barkley. After a brief trip to Tyler Texas the couple will live on route 1 Covington Indiana.
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Joan Thompson
Gust Thompson
Dennison
Samuel Allen
Riley Allen
Covington
Indiana
Madison Avenue Methodist Church
Peoria
Illinois
Dean Sharp
Betty Thompson
Frank Barkley
Tyler
Texas
Real Estate Transfers From 1954 Deeds
James N Howes and others transfer to J C Howes by quit claim dated January 12 1954 covering lot 29 Peters addition Casey for $10. Melvin Ray Howard and others transfer to Doit Harlow and Vern Jean Harlow by warranty deed dated January 29 1954 covering east one half of lot 1 block 22 in Wm B Archers first addition Marshall for $1. Gradon and Reba Weir transfer to Gordon Coryell and Wm Gard trustees by warranty deed dated January 28 1954 conveying land in section 18 township 9 range 11 for $1.
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James N. Howes
J. C. Howes
Peters
Casey
Melvin Ray Howard
Doit Harlow
Vern
Jean Harlow
Wm.b. Archer
Marshall
Gradon
Reba Weir
Gordon
Kemp son arrives safely in Puerto Rico
County Clerk H J Kemp learned Thursday morning that his son Charles Kemp had arrived safely in Puerto Rico.
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J. Kemp
Charles Kemp
Puerto Rico
South Vigo Church Holds Annual Mission Revival
The South Vigo Church hosts a five night preaching mission February 7 to 12 at 7:00 pm led by Rev. Alan T. Jones of Merom Institute. Special music from area churches and church groups accompanies nightly services as part of the Hundredth Anniversary observance led by Rev. Gerard B. Blue.
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Toi Migo
Darwin ‘Road
Weat Surdayy
Alan T. Jones
Merom Institute
Merom
Indiana
Sanford Methodist Church
Bethany Congregational Church
Plymouth Congregational Church
South Vigo Church
Church
South Vigo
Pilgrim Fellowship
Willing Workers Society
Gerard. B. Blue
Pearl Sturdevant Dies in Terre Haute at 72
Mrs. Pearl Sturdevant of Casey died Monday morning at Union Hospital Terre Haute age 72 after seven weeks with heart ailment. Survived by husband B B Sturdevant one daughter Mrs John Collins Casey two sisters Mrs Myrtle Payne Casey and Mrs Mollie Crane Kansas City Missouri. Funeral from First Methodist Church Casey Thursday at 2 PM and burial in Casey Cemetery.
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Pearl Sturdevant
Casey
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
B. B. Sturdevant
John Collins
Myrtle Payne
Mollie Crane
Kansas City
Missouri
First Methodist Church
Casey Cemetery
Dinner Meeting at Marshall High School
The Chamber of Commerce and other service groups sponsor a dinner meeting and panel discussion in the Marshall high school cafeteria at 6 30 Monday Feb 15. Men and women of the community are invited and urged to attend.
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Chamber of Commerce
Marshall High School
Zion Emanuel Brotherhood Holds 1954 Officers Install
Zion Emanuel Brotherhood met February 1 at Zion church for devotion on The Church led by Harold Hirschman and singing by Russell Junker. E C Kance installed the 1954 officers with Ralph Hawker as president. James Drummond welcomed a new member. Guests included Wayne Tingley and others. refreshments followed.
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Zion-Emmanuel Brotherhood
Zion Church
Harold Hirschman
Russell Junker
E. C. Kance
Ralph Hawker
James Drummond
Wayne Tingley
Orville Hawkins
W. G. Buckler
Irl V. Hight
Casey
E. Cc
Kance
Gene Tingley
Robert Urer
James; Drummond
Robert Finkbiner
Ben Drummond
Dean Finkbiner
Kenneth’ Pumphrey
Marriage License for Richard A Janney and Dorothy Williams
Richard A. Janney, 22, of Martinsville, and Dorothy Williams, 21, of Martinsville, obtained a marriage license.
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Richard A. Janney
Martinsville
Dorothy Williams
Elder T J Wheeler Dies After Circuit Court Session
The death of Elder T J Wheeler of West Union at age 83 was announced Saturday night at the Allen Sanatorium Robinson. A retired Baptist minister, he led pastorates in Clark and Wapard counties for five decades. Funeral services were held Wednesday at West Union Baptist Church with burial in Mt Olive Cemetery. His survivors include his sister Mrs Eva Niddy of Springfield Colorado and several nieces and nephews. The Friday circ court session involved several cases including a damages suit dismissed and custody matters.
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Eld
T. J. Wheeler
West Union
Allen
Robinson
Eva ‘Niddy
Springfield
Colorado
Clark
Wford
Prust ‘Rimeral
West Union Baptist Church
Ree Swope
Rev
Bruce Coyle
Mt. Olive Cemetery
Junior Woman's Club February meeting at high school cafeteria
The Junior Woman's Club held its February meeting in the high school cafeteria with President Juanita Blankenship presiding. Plans were made for a St Patrick's Day Card Party at the American Legion Home on March 17. entertainment included games and refreshments for members listed.
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Juanita Blankenship
Marshall Ministers Speak at Ministerials Meeting
Rev. G. W. Gibson and Rev. E. C. Kumce addressed the Terre Haute Ministerial Association at the Y M C A room on February 1. Gibson spoke on the devotional message of Lent and Easter per scriptures while Kumce discussed evangelistic opportunities of the Lenten period and Easter. A noon luncheon followed at the Terre Haute Goodie Shop.
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G. W. Gibson
Ministerial Association
E. C. Kumce
Terre Haute Ministerial Association
Marshall
Gibson
Kunce
Terre Haute
Lions Club Pancake Supper Benefit in Clark County
The Marshall Lions Club sponsors a pancake and sausage supper at Clark County Fairground on Thursday February 18 to raise about 900 dollars for club projects and community aid.
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The
Marshall Lions Club
Clark County Fairground
Moose lodge initiates candidates for charity dance
The Moose lodge in Marshall initiated a class of candidates at a recent meeting and planned a Moose party for February 25 with proceeds to the March of Dimes. Gov Paul Stepp announced a new membership drive and square dancing classes begin Tuesdays at 8:00 p m.
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Moose Lodge
Marshall
Paul Stepp
4-H Groups Asked to Help Pull Nails at Fairground
4-H groups led by Oscar Kirchner and Arthur Miller, along with 4-H leaders, have been contacted to assist in pulling nails from lumber now at the fairground. The Fair Association thanks the county 4-H leaders and clubs for their cooperation.
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Oscar Kirchner
Arthur Miller
4-H
Fair Association
Deaths of Ernest Reeley Near Clarksville at 61
Ernest Reeley aged 61 died Sunday near Clarksville. Survived by widow Alma, son Robert, and daughter Mrs. Mary Jane Sandberg. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Greenwell Funeral Home Martinsville with burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery.
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Ernest Reeley
Clarksville
Alma
Robert
Mary Jane Sandberg
Greenwell Funeral Home
Martinsville
Ridgelawn
Duran Couple Welcome 814 Pound Boy at St. Anthony
Mr and Mrs G O Duran announce the birth of an 814 pound boy at St Anthony Hospital on January 30.
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G. O. Duran
St. Anthony Hospital
Harry Drake
South 8Th St
R. E. Laird
Clarksville Woman Celebrates 90th Birthday on Jan 30
Elizabeth Clapp of Clarksville marked its 90th birthday January 30 with family gathered around. Sons Glenn Emil and Homer Clapp with wives attended along with grandchildren Lawrence Lycan Wayne Clapp Richard Shotts and spouses. Great grandchildren Evan Mary Beth Lycan Janet Clapp Wayne Gene and Brad Shotts joined as well.
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Elizabeth Clapp
Clarksville
Glenn Clapp
Emil Clapp
Homer Clapp
Lawrence Lycan
Wayne D. Clapp
Richard Shotts
Evan
Mary Beth Lycan
Janet Clapp
Wayne
Gene
Brad Shotts
Jessie Meloy
Alva Harris
Ruth
Robert Fields
Barbara Bue
Jane
Roy Biggs
Nancy Lou
Claude Huggins
James Lucan
Frederick Lewis Jr Returns Home From Korea Wounds
Frederick Lewis Jr son of Mr and Mrs Frederick Lewis of Marshall arrived home Friday of last week after being wounded in Korea months earlier and spending significant time in a hospital in Japan.
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Frederick Lewis, Jr
Frederick Lewis
Marshall
Frederick
Korea
Japan
History reveals brick origin tied to Auburn yard
Marshall writer Clay Montgomery reports workers unearthed a brick marked Wilbur Lowry during cleaning at Haston Forsythe shop in Marshall. The brick confirms George Ragen’s tale that local bricks came from Auburn. The building once served a railroad hotel and recalls several railroads and hotel name changes over decades.
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Haston & Forsythe
Seventh
Locust Streets
Marshall
Wilbur Lowry
Auburn
George Ragen
Foraythe & Hasten
Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Looks to Clark County
Clark county farmers plan the Clark County Farm Bureau annual meeting at Marshall high school gym Thursday February 11 starting 7 00 p m Max Stephen president will preside and minutes and reports for the year will be presented Ernest Ohm Clark Service Company president will lead the second part with reports and director elections O D Brissenden Illinois Agricultural Association will speak and WLS Radio talent from Chicago will provide entertainment
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Clark County
Clark County Farm Bureau and
Clark Service Company
Marshall High School
Max Stephen
Farm Bureau
Ernest Ohm
Old corner hotel building dates to 1880 in city notes
The structure at Seventh and Locust streets, now housing Hatten and Forsythe, began as an 1880 built hotel. The piece traces its origin and current occupancy, noting the change in use over time.
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Hatten & Forsythe
Seventh and Locust Streets
My Home Town wins Seaside Memorial display contest
Mary Montgomery of Long Beach California created a Marshall Illinois themed display for a Home Town exhibit at Seaside Memorial Hospital. The miniature scene featured Highways 1 and 40 the Marshall Christian Church and local landmarks wired with tiny grain of wheat bulbs as porchlights illuminating all night.
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Seaside Memorial Hospital
Long Beach
California
Mary
Montgomery
Marshall
National Dixie and
Black's
Kenneth Little
Marathon
Marshall Christian Church
Mary Montgomery
Mrs. C. B. Montgomery
Long Beach, California
Illinois
Mary N. Montgomery
Dixie and
Black
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