I A A President to Speak in Martinsville
The thirty ninth annual Clark County Farm Bureau meeting begins Saturday at 10:00 a m in Martinsville High School. Lyman Crumlin notes expected crowd, box lunch at noon, and prizes. William J Kuhfuss IA A president will address the members. Better Breakfast Poster Contest winners receive plaques and ribbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark ‘County Farm Bureau
Martinsville “High School
Lyman‘ Crumlin
Clark County Farm Bureau
Warren Bundy
Clark County Farm
Wm. J. Kuhfuss
Illinois Agricultural Association
Farm Bureau
Clark Service Company
Circuit Court in Session Monday in Marshall
Judge Robert F. Cotton of Paris opened circuit court in Marshall Friday. Richard L. Miller failed probation after burglary and larceny plea and was sentenced to Chester Penitentiary for up to three years. Juanita Ballard vs Paul Ballard divorce. Charles Gilbert and Katherine Gilbert divorce granted on desertion. child support question reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Cotton
Paris
Marshall
Richard L. Miller
Chester Penitentiary
Ore
Gladys
McKinney
Ad Yate
Clyde Knowles
Juanita Ballard
Paul Ballard
Charles Gilbert
Katherine Gilbert
Davison R B M Dies in Springfield Memorial Hospital
Mrs. B. M. Davison died Wednesday at Memorial Hospital in Springfield Illinois. Graveside services are scheduled for 2 00 p m Friday at Marshall Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B M. Davison
Springfield
B. M. Davison
Memorial Hospital
Illinois
Marshall Cemetery
Ellington Refrigeration Meeting Monday
A farm bulk milk cooler demonstration will be held next Monday at Ellington Refrigeration Service on N. 6th St in Marshall. John Newberry of Clark County Coal and Feed Co underwent a major operation Monday at Union Hospital Terre Haute and was reported improving Thursday. His room number is 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellington Refrigeration Service
N. 6Th St
Marshall
John Newberry
Clark County Coal and Feed Company
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Birth Announcements from Across the States
Mr and Mrs Henry Roth Marshall announce Merrilee born January 29 at Union Hospital Terre Haute weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces. Donmonds Washington Illinois report Gregory Keith born January 7. Norman Frets Fayetteville NC announce Michael Alan born January 25. Lt and Mrs Siverly Oahu HI announce daughter Lani Ann born January 30. Mrs Siverely former Cecile Ann Spencer. Lee Pine Martinsville rural route announce baby boy Gary Neal born February 3 at Union Hospital Terre Haute weighing 3 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Roth
Marshall
Merrilee
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Mrs
Don Drummond
Washington, Illinois
Gregory Keith
Norman Frets
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Michael Alan
Paul Siverly
Oahu
Hawaii
Lani Ann
Siverely
Cecile Ann Spencer
Lee Pine
Martinsville
Gary, Neal
Margaret Alice to Ralph Allen Goekler Engagement
Mrs Forrest Fitzjarrald of Marshall announces the engagement of her daughter Margaret Alice to Ralph Allen Goekler, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Goekler of Marshall. No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Fitzjarrald
Marshall
Margaret Alice
Ralph Allen Goekler
Ralph Goekler
Rotary Club hears medical lecture on obstetrics gynecology
The Marshall Rotary Club met February 3 with strong attendance including John Morris of Paris Illinois and T O Murphy of Oberlin Ohio. Dr Grady Phillips of Paris spoke on medical specialties and answered questions, with Benton Marrs arranging. Next week Joe Macey will chair a program on Men Ideas and Money sponsored by First National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Rotary Club
John Morris
Paris
Miinois
T. O. Murphy
Oberlin
Ohio
Benton Marrs
Grady Phillips
Til
Phillips
Joe Macey
Rotary
First National Bank
Frank Mitchell
Allen F Wright Dies in Moline Illinois
Allen F Wright age 62 son of Nathan and Ellen Wright died Monday in Moline Illinois He is survived by wife Florence two daughters Betty Jo at home and Kathryn Ford at Christman two sons Glenn in Florida and Charles in Paris four grandchildren three brothers Clarence Garner AR Reno East Palatka FL Leander Marshall and two sisters Mrs Phebe Adams Terre Haute and Mrs Susan Jacobs Marshall Funeral services held at Moline and body brought to Marrs Funeral Home Thursday with later services at 2 00 p m Friday and burial in Marshall Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen F. Wright
Nathan
Ellen Haun Wright
Moline
Ilinois
Florence
Betty Jo
Kathryn Ford
Christman
Glenn
Florida
Charles
Paris
Clarence
Garner
Arkansas
Reno
East Palatka
Leander
Marshall
Phebe Adams
Terre Haute
Susan Jacobs
Marrs Funeral Home
Marshall Cemetery
Stoeltings Mark 63rd Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Stoelting of near Marshall observed their sixty third wedding anniversary on Friday January 30. They received many cards and gifts including a potted plant from friend Mrs. Vera Weaver of Noblesville Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Stoelting
Marshall
Vera Weaver
Noblesville
Indiana
Clark County Girl Scout Meeting Honors Thinking Day
February 12 gathering invites all Girl Scouts and Brownies with mothers to Martinsville. The program will be held Thursday at 1 30 in the American Legion Hall to celebrate Girl Scouts in countries worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
American Legion Hall
Iva Crumlin Found At Home Near Marshall
Mrs. Iva Crumlin living alone east of Marshall was found on the floor of her home Tuesday morning. She was taken to Union Hospital for treatment after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Crumlin
Marshall
Union Hospital
Indiana Pair Marry as License Records Show
Gordon E. McCracken age 25 from Indianapolis ties marriage with Roberta Ham 22 of Terre Haute. Max W. Riley 52 of Chrisman wed Frances L. Shelton 42 from Paris per license notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon E. McCracken
Indianapolis
Roberta Ham
Terre Haute
Max W. Riley
Chrisman
Frances L. Shelton
Paris
K of P Lodge Postpones Meeting Then District Trip
The K of P Lodge announces no regular meeting on Tuesday February 10. Members able to attend the district meeting in Sidney Illinois should assemble at the Club room at 6 00 p m for transportation weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Illinois
Daughters of the American Revolution Gather for March Meeting
Mrs Walter Newlin hosts a DAR gathering on Lafayette's Homeland in France context with speakers noting Susan Anthony and Washington. Plan for a luncheon in April at Martinsville emphasizes national defense themes as the Walter Burdick Chapter prepares its March meeting at Irene Cline's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
France
Walter Craig
Sipacinka
United States
Washington
Susan
Janthony
Misa Anthony
D. A. R. Good. Will
Clark County
Ceive
Ty Myers
Fred. Phillippe
L.B. Wilbert
William “Geheb
Macklin
Swatter
Craig
Dan
Gard
E. J. Harrington
Martinsville
Walter Burdick
Daughters of the American Revolution
Irene Cline
Marshall
Clark County Heart Association supplies school heart models
February 22 marks Heart Sunday as Olivia Turk R N Mildred Tyler R N Casey report all Clark County schools now have large accurately colored plastic heart models for health classes. The models were provided through Heart Association community service as part of Heart Month fundraising by the Clark County Federation of Women's Clubs for 1959 funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivia Turk
R. N
Marshall
Mildred Tyler
Casey
Clark County Heart Association
Clark County
The
Heart Association
Heart
Clark County Federation of Women's’ Clubs
Real Estate Transfers in Casey Area Deeds Recorded
A series of warranty and war ranty deeds dated 1958 1959 records transfers in Casey including parcels in original town of Casey Dulaney's first addition Cochonour's addition and other blocks and lots. Notable transfers involve Joseph A Perisho Blanche T Clapp Clara E Barkhurst and multiple Black entries with deeds to Glenn names and parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A
Gladys M. Perisho
Clinton Best
Peter Bergund
Casey
Blanche T. Clapp
Leallyn B. Clapp
Ruth Cavins
Clara E. Barkhurst
L. H
Nora Johnson
Fred B. Bohn
Dean V
Wilms L. Barkybile
Raymond and
Mabel Poe
Olive Graban
Lula Elsie Herman
Jimmy
Betty Hutton
Clara EF. Barkhurst
Cochonour
Winners Return From State University Corn Contest Course
The boys' department winners ma Oliern FILES a SLéew and H. R. Ramesberger and Vern Spotts completed a two week agriculture course at the state university as a reward for their corn show exhibits. They attended classes on dairy cattle corn and horses. Marriage licenses listed Elmer A. Tyler and Mayme Frances Newlin Lola Knight and Earl Kesler Ina Burcham and Fred Shick and Lola Knight in Casey Marshall Westfield Wabash towns. Illinois oil fields were estimated to produce over 100000 barrels daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Lola EB. Knight
Marshall
Fred Shick
Casey
Ina Burcham
Illinois
Brothers Reunited on French Front in World War I
Forty years ago Harry Cole recalls marching in eastern France when his brother Fenton drove by in a Ford. They broke ranks for a brief visit as their captains encouraged the reunion. Fenton had spent time in business roles during the war, and the meeting surprised them both. January felt mild and beautiful in the South. Harry Johnson returned from army service in France and says he has seen all the war he wants. He was gassed and slightly wounded. Fred Imle and family plan to move to southern Texas after buying 120 acres of land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Cole
France
Harry
Fenton
South
Dolson
Harry Johnson
Fred Imle
Texas
Obituary and local notices from Marshall and area
Obituaries note Sallie Athon 65 dying in Los Angeles with funeral in Marshall on North Seventh Street. Other items report La Vena Litteral marrying William Clatfelter of Marshall, a fatal kerosene stove incident near Dennison, Wayne Clatfelter's appendicitis surgery in Paris Hospital, and a Roscoe Irwin birth at Union Hospital Terre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Litteral
Marshall
la Vena
William Clatfelter
James Lee Miller
Dennison
Wayne Clatfelter
Paris Hospital
Roscoe Irwin
Archer Avenue
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Ten Years Ago 1949 Deaths and Births in Marshall Area
Obituaries note the death of Harry Casteel near Gillette Wyoming at 17. Birth announcements show Rebecca Lynn daughter to Mr and Mrs Warren Strohm and Carl Lee son to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Baggs. Marriage licenses list Floyd Sweitzer and Margaret Beltz and Charles Goble and Ina Tapscott. Raymond Chancellor of Martinsville dies at Paris Hospital aged 72. Mr Alabaugh departs Georgetown for health reasons to Albuquerque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Casteel
Marshall
Gillette
Wyoming
Warren Strohm
Rebecca Lynn
Kenneth Baggs
Carl Lee
Floyd Dean Sweitzer
Margaret Maxine Beltz
Charles Guthrie Goble
Casey
Ina Ruth Tapscott
Martinsville
Otto Alabaugh
Georgetown
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Raymond A. Chancellor
Paris Hospital
Navy Enlistments Recounted From Marshall Youths
Delbert Lee Sanders age 19 and Edgar Davidson Berner age 18, both Marshall residents, enlisted in the navy for four years at Terre Haute. Sanders went to Great Lakes Naval Training Center for nine weeks of training. Berner also departed for nine weeks of navy training at Great Lakes after enlistment in Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Lee Sanders
Theodore Sand- Biena
Ninth Street
Marshall
Navy
Terre Haute
Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Edgar Davidson Berner
Edgar Berner
Quality in Education and upcoming board actions in Marshall
The Marshall Community Unit Schools publish a series on Quality in Education comparing their program to Educational Policy Commission data. The Board of Education meets February 12 to discuss agenda items, salaries, enrollment, and curriculum. basketball regional tournament schedules follow with Marshall hosting and facing Martinsville, Neoga, Casey, Charleston, and Newton between February 10 and February 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Community Unit
Board of Education
Robert Maurer
School Problems Commission
Educational Policy Commission
Handallee
Marshall Lions
Martinsville
Marshall
Neoga
Lions
Casey
Charleston
Newton
Oakland
Paris
Newman
World Day of Prayer Planned in Marshall at Armstrong Church
Plans complete for World Day of Prayer in Marshall with service on February 13. The event, themed To Believe, begins 11:00 a.m. at Armstrong Methodist church and resumes 1:30 p.m. with speaker Mrs. L. W. Lewis of Terre Haute. Lunches are sack meals and coffee is served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community of Mars
Armstrong Methodist Church
L. W Lewis
Terre Haute
Indiana
Lewis
Marshall
Armstrong Church
New Circuit Court Case Nora Grant Versus Virgil Grant Divorce
In circuit court a divorce case is filed by Nora K. Grant against Virgil W. Grant. The action seeks dissolution of marriage and related relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora K. Grant
Virgil W. Grant
Valley Men Promoted by Ohio Oil Company
Findlay Ohio January 24 Chester E English assistant treasurer and manager of the corporate funds division of The Ohio Oil Company will retire February 1 after nearly 42 years of service Born and reared at Marshall DC English joined Ohio Oil in 1917 as a clerk in the pipeline accounting department He served in World War I in France In 1943 he became supervisor of the pipeline payroll department In 1946 he was named assistant general office manager In 1950 he was promoted to assistant treasurer and supervisor of the banking department and in 1954 to manager of the corporate funds division Succeeding English will be Carl F Stubbe assistant treasurer and supervisor of the banking department A L Brann supervisor of the loans department was named assistant treasurer and supervisor of the banking department with the loans function and securities records He will also oversee the discontinued loans department Brann was born in Clinton Indiana joining Ohio Oil in 1933 as a warehouseman and later becoming Indianapolis Indiana marketing district office manager He moved to Findlay in 1951 and became assistant to the retail sales manager In 1955 he was promoted to supervisor of the loans department
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Findlay
Ohio
Chester E. English
Ohio Oil Company
Marshall, DC
English
Ohio Oil
U. S. Army
France
Carl F.stubbe
A. L. Brann
Brann
Clinton
Indiana
Indiana Marketing District
Indianapolis
Pee Wee and the Polio Battle and March of Dimes Aid
A poem by Jerry Titus depicts Pee Wee, a boy struck by polio and bound to a limp, as his mother grapples with illness and medical costs. The March of Dimes arrives with treatments and medicines, hoping Pee Wee will improve, underscoring the importance of polio vaccination and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Titus
Pee Wee
The
March of Dimes
March of Dimes Campaign Nears Close in Clark County
The 1959 March of Dimes drive expands to fight arthritis and other nervous system diseases. Joe Staub and Fred Shaffer reported about 2500 dollars raised locally. Events through mid February include a rabbit dinner, 4 H box supper, and a cake walk. Donations can be mailed to Don Davidson, the local treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Foundation
Joe Staub
Fred Shaffer
Clark County
Moose Lodge
North Center
Don Davidson
March of Dimes Alive
Bender Family Warranty Deed Recorded in 1959 Transfer
Anna Bender transfers property in H B. Dulaney’s subdivision to Lawrence Estes Bender via warranty deed dated January 31 1959. The record notes Randy Pine infant son of Clyde and Mrs. Pine was taken to St Anthony Hospital Terre Haute last Saturday with pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Bender
Lawrence Estes Bender
H B. Dulaney
Randy Pine
Clyde Pine
St Anthony Hospital
Terre Haute
Also Mentioned on This Page
Circuit Court
Ellington
Margaret Alice Fitzjarrald
Allen
F. Wright
Moline, Illinois
Stoeltings
Clark County Girl Scout Meeting
K. OF. P. Lodge
Walter Newlin
Martinaville
Melvin Hudson
M. List
Sallie Athon
Lou Athon
Los Angeles
California
North Seventh Street
World Day OF Prayer
Little Pee Wee
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