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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1962
Page
3
The abrupt death of comedian Ernie Kovacs shocks friends and fans. A zany, era defining figure his sharp satire sometimes divided audiences. His marriage to Edie Adams is noted as joyous yet brief, ending too soon.
The Hollyridge group revives an old melody with a new arrangement and Mitcham delivers a self composed theme song for the film Thunder Road titled The Ballad of Thunder Road, aiming to boost his profile.
Miriam B Reed recalls Ruben Hayseed a familiar figure from timber land days in Breck Enridge Missouri. She laments his absence and reflects on his role turning stump filled fields into productive farmland and his rustic appearance. The piece nods to memories of old Vermont themed verses and a circus clown song.
Mrs. Russell Taylor hosts and visits among Dennison residents with frequent gatherings at Patton community center. Notable items include Ray and Kirby family anniversary plans, church group activities, high school basketball trophy, and multiple calls on local families in Terre Haute and Moonshine areas.
Ralph Blankenbeker begins six weeks National Guard training at Fort Chaffee Arkansas on January 12. Ann Wolf and Larry Nave wed February 1 at the bride’s parents home with close family. Marsha Green and Chuck Ogle marry February 2 at the Kemp home. Birthday party for Frankie Powell hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Kenderdine with family guests. Anita and Gary Blankenbeker visit Mrs Cora Blankenbeker Friday.
Elder Gaylord Green of Casey will preach at the Mill Creek church Sunday morning and evening. Mrs. Maude Miller spent Monday and Friday with Mrs. Martha Booker at Marshall.
Mr and Mrs Warren Norton visited relatives near Mr and Mrs Woodford Williams while John Blizzard and family visited Mrs Martha Booker in Marshall and Grace Blizzard. Everett and Harry Carpenter visited Terre Haute to see their mother Mrs Mary Carpenter. Joe Williams attended a junior high meeting at the high school. An old man notes success in facing another day amid reflections on problems and solutions.
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