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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1950
Page
6
Dr. William B. Terhune of Yale psychiatry describes treating phobias by gradual exposure and reconditioning. He reports 86 patients with outcomes ranging from full cure to slight improvement, noting steps from group walks to independent tasks and finally emotional independence from parents.
In Kandy Ceylon the Temple of the Tooth revives the island’s ancient spirit each evening and during the Perahera festival. The Tooth's legend ties Ceylon to Buddhism and Asoka, with public display and a grand street procession of elephants and Kandyan dancers.
New York reports the return of the short evening dress once worn by flappers and now reappearing in fashion trends. The look, along with the shingle bob, shorter skirts, and the bunny hug coat, signals a renewed Jazz Age influence in a cautious era.
A newlywed couple living above a stationery shop were found liable after leaving a wash basin faucet running with the plug in. Water leaked through the floor, dripping onto merchandise, and the court held tenants must exercise reasonable care to avoid damaging neighbors property.
The Illinois State Medical Society Educational Committee debunks health superstitions from birthmarks to teething and eye irrigation. It warns against strange cures and stresses regular physical exams and sound medical reasoning to maintain well being. It notes dairy and poultry production trends and Newcastle disease spread as context.
Regular preaching planned for next Sunday February 12 with Rev J B Norbeck. Attendance at Sunday School last week was 28. Local residents visited, shopped, and socialized with neighbors in Paris Baltic Gray Marshall Terre Haute and West Union. Several family and hospital visits noted along with church attendance at Wesley Chapel.
Elder Weger will preach at the Mill Creek church Sunday evening with a revival to begin then. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Hurley Nicol and Alvin T. Miller. The article notes multiple local visits and funerals.
Estate of John Hurst deceased in Clark County Illinois announces March 6 1950 as the new claim date. Claims may be filed before that date without summons. Othal O Hurst administrator. Cotton Massey attorneys 1144 W Court Paris Illinois. Advertisement 5-3
Announcement promotes Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church with a sermon titled For Me to Live Is Christ. Includes Sunday school at 6:30, Bible classes, and radio programs The Lutheran Hour and The One Thing Needful with station times. Also a note on church welcome.
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