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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1970
Page
4
Albert Meyer reports on anthracnose affecting sycamores across the eastern and central United States. The disease causes spring leaf loss and twig damage but usually does not kill trees, though repeated losses slow growth and raise vulnerability to pests.
An SIU Outdoor Laboratory push to restore Progress near Makanda prompts recall of vanished or renamed communities in Southern Illinois. The piece lists sites such as Calendonia Black House, Cave in Rock variants Moneto and Ancy Farm, Clinoistown now East St. Louis, Herod Springs later Herod, Wool alias Columbus and Brownfield, with notes on DuQuoin name origins and regional history.
Miss Dorothy Crumrin of Terre Haute celebrated her mother's birthday with a surprise supper. Attendees included Mrs Fern Wernz Betty Crumrin Mr and Mrs Walter Crumrin Mr and Mrs Dale Crumrin and family Mr and Mrs Robert Crumrin and Phyllis Mr and Mrs Paul Crumrin Mrs Lottie Crumrin Mr and Mrs Joe Wernz of Annapolis Mr and Mrs Russell Crumrin Mr and Mrs Lyman Crumrin Mr and Mrs Gary Crumrin Mr and Mrs Jack Crumrin of Carbondale and others.
The text mentions Mrs. Alta Mattis, mother of Gene, and reports that on Saturday Glenn Misner was taken to the hospital on Sunday morning.
Mrs Rosa Statesman reports visits and calls across West Liberty regions. Families including Curtright Cutright Cox and Marrs groups stop by Lafe Marrs, Lashbrook, and Shumaker households. A Terre Haute college play at Lincoln Bible College features attendees from local families.
Mrs Maude Miller called Friday with Mrs Martha Bookker at Marshall. Mrs Grace Higginbotham visited Wednesday and Friday afternoons with Mrs Gladys Gurver at Marshall.
A playful musing on how others seem to enjoy small, everyday amusements more than the observer. It hints at curiosity about personal leisure without naming individuals or events.
Rev Glen Arbuckle will preach at the Mill Creek Church Sunday and Sunday evening. SP4 and Mrs. Joe Willams arrived January 25 for a 25 day leave with Mr and Mrs Woodford Williams. Ben Strohm, John Blizzard, Mrs Maude Miller and Mrs Martha Booker were in Paris Tuesday. Mrs Mildred Williams visited her mother Mrs Eunice Jackson at the Burnside Home. Otis Williams and Montell Hammer from Martinsville visited with Harry Carpenter.
Sanford Ink Company of Wood Illinois introduces Expresso the soft writing pen with a humistatic ink formula that prevents drying out. The pen features a Floco-Tip for shape retention and a double ink reservoir claimed for long-lasting writing. Louis Cheskin Associates aided in name styling and color choices to maximize public appeal.
The article previews future fashion from Cool-Ray Polaroid sunglasses designers who predict trends in sunglasses and clothing for the next century. It features a wedding costume for a traditional couple with Polaroid shield eyewear and a lunar honeymoon concept, using space-age plastic materials.
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