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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1928
Page
5
About 75 fans attended a 6 40 pm Tuesday banquet at the Methodist church. The Royal Neighbors of Marshall hosted the entire cast of The Flapper Grandmother, the musical comedy at the Pythian theatre. Music was provided by Bubeck and Gallagher.
The Tri County Funeral Director's Association met at the American Cafe Tuesday evening for dinner at 6 30. A business session followed in the National Dixie Hotel parlors with attendees B L Ruedy Robinson Bruno Ruedy Casey Ray Winters Oblong Chester Snavery Martinsville H M Dewey Joe Gallagher and C M Bubeck. Rosanna Gunder hosted a kitchen shower for Mary Forbeck who wed Joseph Halloran of Paris last Wednesday with guests Odelia Staub Mrs E R Kelly Mrs Walter Fawley Florence Forbeck Clara Forbeck Mary Reynolds Loretta Reynolds. E R Kellys hosted a bridge party Thursday night February 2 with guests Mr and Mrs Joseph Gunder Welcome Buckle Ben Fawley Charles Blundell Jr Walter Fawley Rosanna Gunder and Fern Craig.
Miss Virginia Prevo entertained the Bowknot club at her home Monday evening for a bridge gathering. Guests included Miss Marjorie Lewis, Mrs. C. G. Claypool, Mrs. T. R. Lovett of Danville, Mrs. E. R. Brockway, Mrs. Leon H. Cox, and Mrs. F. B. Cole. Prizes were won by Mrs. Brockway and Mrs. Cox.
Mrs Emma Frederick of near Martinsville hosted a 1:00 luncheon at the Marshall House on Tuesday. In the afternoon guests played bridge at Mrs Corey Bryan's home. The D A R met at Mrs Bryan's Monday with Mrs O A Keiser Mrs W R Turman and Mrs W A Vaughn present. Guests included Mrs R G Bristol Mrs W W Hogue and Mrs T R Lovett of Danville. Miss Kermit Cochran spent the weekend in Terre Haute with relatives.
Charity bridge event hosted by the Women's Club at Marshall House on Monday February 13 at 8 PM. Tickets are fifty cents to benefit free milk in schools.
Mrs Sol Handy visiting her son Harry Handy and wife in Robinson was taken ill and moved to Robinson hospital February 2. She is reported to be improving and will stay two or three weeks for treatment.
Mrs. W H Baker of Danville returned to her home Sunday after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Lake. Mr and Mrs Lake accompanied her home for a week long visit. Dr Joseph Hall and son G O C Hall and wife John Hornbrook and Prof A A Wilson of Westfield attended church services at the Methodist church Sunday night.
The column lists residents visiting relatives and friends in nearby cities including Terra Haute, Champaign, Flora, Danville, Indianapolis, and Findlay. It notes a baby birth, a marriage in Casey, and a funeral service in Hardinsville with several families and individuals named.
Mrs Ben Davidson entertained the F and B Society at her home on Wednesday with members present including Priscilla Whaley Mattie Moreland Rosene Nusbaum J W Richards Martha Williams Sara Mundy Mary Guinnip Sadie Stewart Dan Eckle George Luckhaupt Ed Beadle Ida Fawley John Reynolds Rosa Gleeck Calista Davidson and Kittie Fawley. Lou Anderson absent ill marking her first missed meeting in three years since the club organized.
Harry Holscher and Chuck Amlberg resume studies at the University of Illinois in Champaign after visiting his parents Prof and Mrs B F Holscher. Miss Inez Berner returns from Paris to her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Herbert Fawley and grandmother Mrs Mary Jane Macke. Mrs Lou Anderson recovering at home with illness. John F. Cane called to Watseka by aunt's illness. Edward Craig returns from Del Rio Texas oil fields. Joe Grabenheimer in Terre Haute hospital shows slight improvement.
Miss Mary Forbeck daughter of Mr and Mrs John Forbeck Marshall and Joseph Halloran son of J E Halloran Paris were married at 7 30 am Wednesday in the Catholic church Rev J A M Wilson officiated Attendants included Miss Florence Forbeck maid of honor and Edward Inglam best man The bride wore Lucerne blue crepe with blue hat and roses and sweet peas The maid wore rose crepe Romaine with a rose hat and a bouquet of roses and sweet peas After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was held at the bride's parents home At noon the couple left for a trip to Chicago and will reside on a farm north of Paris Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Kenzer Terre Haute Mrs A A Sullivan Miss Margaret Sullivan J B Halloran and Albert Halloran all of Paris Also listed are recorded property transfers in the weekly list and various small deeds valued at $1 to $1700.
Herbert Kahl a 19 year old carpenter helper of New Albany Indiana was buried five hours in a grave of quicksand. He prayed for his life and said God answered his prayer after his rescue by companions and local rescuers.
In John Dougherty estate inventory filed and approved. Nancy L. Dove estate petition and will presented. Appearance and waivers of heirs. No objections. Evidence heard. Will admitted to probate. Executor H R Suavely bond $8000. Adjustment set for April term. Nora Dixon estate petition for administrator. A B E Dixon appointed administrator, oath on file, letters ordered, bond approved. Francisco Foster estate petition and will hearing set for first Monday in March. Marion Poorman estate petition granted letters of administration. Oath on file, letters ordered, adjustment day last Monday in April. Appraisers Harry Prust George Bradbury Garvey Benoit. Margaret Wilson estate waiver and administrator discharged. Glenn Scott people non support fixed at 15 dollars to wife of defendant.
Austin Claypool, son of George Claypool from a farm near Marshall, is a junior in the University of Illinois College of Agriculture and a strong contender for a varsity berth in the 158-pound class. Coach Paul Preba notes his solid practice performance and rising attention as a prospective team member.
Marion Poorman born in Clark County Illinois April 4 1865 died February 1 1928 at his West Union home. He married Martha Kirk in 1888 their son Albert survives with three grandchildren. Burial was in Brick Cemetery after funeral at the Baptist church February 3 led by Elder T J Wheeler.
The Poorman family expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for help and sympathy during illness and death of their loved one and for the floral offering.
A portrait of King James I carved on a plum stone, encased in tin within a crystal and framed in gold, was presented to the chapter of Southwark Cathedral.
A lighthearted Boston Transcript quip notes a chap feeling blue may be cheered by a girl’s sweet smile, suggesting the same girl provoked the gloom and could pull him through.
Mrs Martin Kildon returned home near Ellery after two weeks with her mother Mrs Elizabeth Jeffers. Mrs Doit Lichtenberger of Indianapolis and other relatives visited. Zelpha Bohn from Indianapolis spent the weekend with the Modest Bohns. Rev L Godert continues the revival as pastor.
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