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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1970
Page
1
Joseph D. Ryan leaves the Marshall Police Force after joining in December 1960 under Mayor Hubert O. Ferris. He served as chief for five years and cited acceptance of employment at the Federal Penitentiary south of Terre Haute in his two weeks' notice.
Miss Merita Young announced plans to wed Larry Tox on February 14. A morning coffee and miscellaneous shower at the Colonial Kitchen honored the bride to be with many hostess and guest attendees from Charleston and Milwaukee.
Edgar Morris of West Union Illinois announces the engagement of daughter Mary Ann to William Paul Crumrin son of Mr and Mrs Paul Crumrin also of West Union Mary Ann studies Home Economics Education at Eastern Illinois University Bill attends Wabash Valley Junior College majoring in business agriculture A summer wedding is planned. 4-H Association met January 28 in Edgar county and announced new board members for 1970-71 Roger Stanley Gary Cash Karen Hamilton and Mrs William Steiner representing key groups.
The Marshall Fire Department responded last week to a blaze in an abandoned car near Livingston. Police say the vehicle was stolen from the Danville area.
Wabash Valley Council leaders announce 1970 Boy Scout Week events from February 7 to 18 marking BSA’s 60th anniversary. Activities include Government and Education Day in Terre Haute, Eagle recognition, Open House programs, uniform day, and religious observances across nine counties.
Mr and Mrs Fenton Hutchens of Marshall rural route 2 will celebrate their golden wedding on Easter Sunday March 29 with an open house from 1 pm to 4 pm at their home They were married February 14 1920 in Marshall They have two children Pauline Bandy Terre Haute and Dean Hutchens Marshall a daughter in law Winfred and her family Relatives and friends are invited Gifts are requested to be omitted
Mr and Mrs Darrell Richey announce a third son Dante Allen born January 29 weighing seven pounds four ounces. Proud grandparents are Mr and Mrs Clarence Richey and Mr and Mrs Clarence Currence. Mr and Mrs Robert Smith welcome daughter Patty Jo born February 2 at Union Hospital weighing eight pounds thirteen ounces mother Margaret Sloan. Mr and Mrs James Burgett announce a son Chad James born February 1 at Union Hospital Terre Haute. Sherwood Forest Square Dance Club hosts a Friday dance 7 30 to 10 30 at the Sherwood Forest Campground caller Don Scrunch Martin. All are invited.
St Marys Altar Society and Holy Name Society plan a Mardi Gras on Sunday February 8 with 10 30 a m start. Food booths run noon to 7 p m serving chili soup sandwiches pie coffee and soft drinks plus needlework jewelry handcraft baked goods and a fishpond for children. A costume parade ends the day with public invited.
Marshall Lions beat Palestine 62 to 54 in their opening game with Sutton 27 points and 11 rebounds leading scoring. Paris crushed Marshall 106 to 60 in semifinals, and Robinson edged them 86 to 63 in the third place game as Marshall completes a strong showing despite two losses.
The Clark County Historical Society will gather February 12 at 7 30 p m in Marshall City Hall Council Room to view a D F Tilges film about the Illinois Sesquicentennial and slides from Keith Miller on the Clark County Museum dedication. Edgar County Society invites CC members to Paris February 8 at 2 00 p m for Adin Baber Lincoln program with social hour. Lincoln display at Nash's Gift Shop window in Marshall.
Mrs. Adam Imle was admitted to St An thony Hospital after a coronary heart attack. Mrs. Fred Schaffer returned from Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. Mrs. Hazel Hedges, Mrs. Ora Cline with a fractured hip, and Mrs. Harry Findley are in various area hospitals. Marshall Lodge 188 A F and A M will hold regular monthly meetings in February on February 11 and February 25 at 7 30 p m.
Clark county scholars Larry Welsh David Welsh Mike Gustafson and Larry Williams attended the January 31 1969 awards luncheon in Urbana. Twelve $150 scholarships were announced with prizes for top corn and soybean yields 223 bushels per acre and 795 bushels per acre. Larry Welsh led county corn with 171 bushels per acre Gustafson topped soybeans at 41 bu per acre. Williams spoke as the state 4 H crop winner and donor presenter remarks.
The Neighbors Friendship Club held an all day January gathering at Lillie Wilhoit’s home. Members shared rag rug sewing, a noon dinner with a blessing by Glen Wilhoit, and a brief business meeting amid high winds and drifting snow.
West Coast guests Mr and Mrs Everett Hollenbeck of Reseda California visit relatives in Indiana for several weeks. They travel to Hobart and Gary to see Margaret Duvall and others, sharing music and old memories with a large group of friends and relatives.
The Marshall Woman's Club will meet next Monday February 9 at the First Methodist Church for a Silver Tea. Mrs Basil Moore leads the event featuring a string trio and a vocal soloist from Indiana State University with performers including Mrs Stanton Grotenhuis, Mrs Herman Miller, Mrs Jacob Miller, Mrs Robert Langlois, Mrs Dan Gard, and Mrs Earl Ellshoff.
A list of marriage licenses shows Larry Allen Grizzel and Patricia Lynn Haskin of Terre Haute. George Edward Ormsby of Casey and Madonna Louise Philippe. James Jay Harms of Peorin Tilinota and Eilen Blaine Sabre. Marshall Gene Raymond Ewing and Royce Lynne Morris of Terre Haute. Loren Clarence Johnson and Gen Rose Reed of West Terre Haute. Danil John Campbell of Marshall Winds and Carolyn Jane Null of Terre Haute.
A statement by Representative Luce of Massachusetts notes government taxes for 1921 will average about 550 dollars per family in the United States. The item also lists several residents by name and township as part of a pastimes of a FILES pos section.
Marshall Fire Department responded to two small house fires on South Ninth and South Tenth streets in the morning. Sparks from flues were the likely cause. both fires were extinguished before arrival of firefighters.
Thirty years ago in 1940 marriage licenses were issued to Fredie Mathews and Nellie Huston and to Martin H Cauldwell and Dan Nye Daughbey in Kentucky. A test car powered by acetylene was shown in Pittsburgh highlighting lightness and rapid starting. A barn on the Robert Cooper farm near Cooper Chapel burned, destroying corn, hay, a truck scale shed, two steers and three sons. Fred Cooper was away in Chicago during the fire. Harvey Kesler announced the birth of a daughter at Union Hospital Terre Haute last Friday.
John D Gagen of Marshall has been appointed a member of the Milnais State Police department after graduating from the state police training school with completed courses in traffic enforcement evidence fingerprinting and other police subjects.
Mrs Tallian Kath 89 formerly of Marshall died Wednesday morning in Cragmont Hospital. The Moore Funeral Home will host services with Rev Dean McCoy officiating. Burial will be in the Marshall cemetery.
Mrs. Margaret Hogue marked her 99th birthday on Sunday February 1. She resides at 402 North 4th Street in Marshall.
The Mascoutan school board schedules early dismissal on February 11 for inservice training and February 12 for Lincoln's birthday. A regular meeting is planned February 12 at the Central Administration Building to review boiler specifications, discuss a $150,000 Working Cash Fund bond issue, and consider bus bids.
Miss Mary Kathleen Kelly and Jerry Helman were married Friday January 30 at St Paul Church in Plainfield Illinois. Attendants included Sylvia Cummins and Steve Trean with Theo resting present at 212 North Western Ave Joliet.
Mr and Mrs Tesch Martin announce the engagement of their daughter Suzette Elaine to Laren Ray Stone son of Mr and Mrs Charles A Stone of Route 2 Marshall Terre Haute. Suzette is employed at Walker Electric Company and is a junior at Mattoon High School.
A Wednesday crash on State Route To near Zion Road sent Cliff Pine, Herman Newell, and Mr and Mrs Newell to Terre Haute Hospital. The incident occurred about 10 30 A M. A minor collision was reported with William Feller of Marshall and Ray Ski Ny of Terretlainte involved.
Sp 4 Tony Malone of Marshall is serving a year in Vietnam near the Cambodian border at a location named Taynink close to the Black Virgin Mountains.
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