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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1961
Page
1
A joint annual meeting of the quark county Farm Bureau and Clark Service Company is set for February 18 at 10:00 p.m. at Mprahall High School with Rev Nestle of Charleston Knots as afternoon speaker. The program includes reports from leaders, elections for directors, a patronage dividend, and 400 pounds of bacon to be distributed. A noon meal will be served and the session resumes at 2:00 p.m.
Daughters of the American Revolution honors a senior girl from public high schools in each state for excellence in citizenship qualities.
General Telephone Co announces crews will place telephones west and north of Marshall as part of a rural expansion to 200 initial and 40 improved residences, with completion planned in late 1961. The Marshall post office building will also receive interior and exterior repairs, with local labor used.
Harold Freeman of Martinsville route 2 receives a 1980 4-H Guernsey project merit certificate for Clarke County. The Illinois Guernsey Breeders Association invites him to the annual meeting at the Illinois Hotel Bloomington on Saturday February 18 to receive the award.
Secretary of State Charles Carpentier said about one million Illinois motorists must obtain their 1961 license plates to meet the display date of February 15, next Wednesday, ensuring proper registration and compliance.
Momo Economies 4 H clubs held an officer and leaders training at the Legion Hall in Marshall on Saturday February 4 at 1 00 PM Rosella Jones Lola Burkybile led group singing of national 4 H club songs Carolyn Burkybile Diana Henslek Karen Gasaway and Grace Ann Stewart assisted in melodies Club presidents vice presidents and importance of their roles were discussed Margaret Ann Mee Gee explained a seatment report and training focused on leadership The session featured state fair themes and fashion sense demonstrations Weather and marriage license data from Clark County were also noted in brief items
The L L Club marked its 41th anniversary with a Tuesday dinner at the Colonial Kitchen hosted by Miss Florence Hodge. Guests received birthday cake African violet plants and commemorative books as President Mrs. George D. Farris and members recalled letters from former members.
From Our Files a Fifty Years Ago 1911 reports the Congregational church young women organizing the Double L a literary club meeting biweekly for study music and programs. Members listed include Mrs Frank Greenough Mrs Henry Musselman Ruth McNutt and others. The group plans monthly candy sales lunches at the Ben Baird building to support church losses. Also notes marriage licenses and a burglary scare with a suggestion to keep a bulldog for defense.
A memoir style item recalls Vern Coon and Mary J Fetters tied by marriage amid town life. It notes neighbors and family figures within Township and nearby areas including references to residents and local events, with a focus on community connections and shared history.
Marshall High School ends dual meet season with a 2 1 8 record. Team travels to Champaign February 9 for the state district wrestling tournament with Gerald Washburn Jim Reynolds Raymond Huey Larry Bender Alton Blankenship Max Thompson Gary Bosstick Dale Reely Jack Pancake and Mike Faith set to compete. Winners advance to the sectional in Normal Illinois the following weekend. Attendance and interest in the sport have grown with 28 boys participating this season and six home meets planned next year.
Jed L. Evans of West Union has been named station agent for Lake Central Airlines. He will be stationed in Cincinnati Ohio. Evans attended Hutsonville High School and graduated from Weaver Airline Personnel School in Kansas City. Darwin Revival Postponed. Wayne Geheb of Kokomo Indiana spent weekend with his parents and Mrs William Geheb.
The Clark county grade school basketball tournament opened in Westfield with seventh graders led by Casey beating Martinsville. Marshall won the eighth grade by defeating Martinsville, and Marshall then beat Casey in the seventh grade on Wednesday. Casey eliminated Westfield in the eighth grade. The title game Saturday saw Marshall 7th graders defeat Casey 48 to 20. Casey edged Marshall 30 to 6 in the eighth grade to end the junior high season.
M Jennings, once treated at Union Hospital Terre Haute for a broken sip, was moved to Shriadan Nursing Home in Marshall on Saturday. Mrs. John Newberry of Marshall was admitted to Union Hospital Tuesday night for treatment and potential operation.
Thirty years ago in 1931 Miss Lillian Rhoads daughter of Mr and Mrs Omer Rhoads and Walter Volkers son of Mr and Mrs F Volkers were married on a Saturday in January in Shelbyville. Mr and Mrs Austin Clavoco residents of Mount are the parents of a baby girl Mary Jule born Saturday at Lakeview Hospital Danville.
Twenty years ago Mrs Leary Murphy announces the marriage of her daughter Virwie to Milo Pearce son of Mrs Jessie Pearce of Marshall. The ceremony took place at Danville in January with Gale Tarkalow deputy circuit clerk, and Miss Meanor Higginbotham daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Higginbotham. They were united in marriage last Sunday at the home by Rev Chester Hix.
West Union residents Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lindley announce the engagement of their daughter Eleanor Siake of LaGrange Illinois to John J. Frederick Ford of LaGrange. Elmer Hoggatt Jr. are proud parents of a baby boy born at Saint Anthony Hospital on Saturday February 3, named Paul Allen.
Twenty one high school boys compose the electronics club at Marshall High School this year. Members pursue practical and theoretical electronics, study career opportunities, and plan field trips to a radar installation and an industrial site. The group has a transmitter on loan and seeks a receiver to complete the setup.
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