Barkalow Enjoys Hypnotism Show In Arabia Letter
In a furlough letter from the Holy Land dated January 24 1944 Gale Barkalow in the RAF recalls an R A F Show featuring a hypnotist who wowed the audience with a page top word game and rapid sleep demonstrations. The incident included volunteers from British ranks and a dramatic “rigid” marbles routine ending with imagined gold. The tale preserves vivid details and humorous reactions from the crowd.
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Gale Barkalow
Arabia
Holy Land
Eleanor
London
Charlie Trefz
Charlie
Harry Curry
Methodist Program Sunday Evening at Marshall Church
The Marshall Methodist church Sunday program for February features pastor sermonette and readings by Faye Findley Thompson. Mrs H R Blough leads organ preludes and Mrs T B Myers directs a Woman's Chorus. Readings include war poems and a musical Soldier's Hymn by Bishop Lowe, with several solos and duets. Service starts at 7:30 PM and the public is invited.
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Marshall Methodist Church
H. R. Blough
T. B. Myers
Friendship of Jesus
L. C. Archer
Craig
Thompson
Faye Findley Thompson
Bishop Lowe
Ae Moore
Jean Maxwell
Dorothea Imle
Narrow escape as train nears car at Big Four crossing
Ed Crumrin, caretaker at the Marshall pumping station, faced a near disaster Sunday night when his car rolled onto a train track at the Big Four crossing. He halted the engine, reversed, and fled uninjured as a freight train bore down. the vehicle was wrecked.
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Ed Crumrin
Marshall
Christian Church
Big Four
Former President Dies in California
The family and friends of Mrs. Dora Reed Janney mourn her death at her daughter Mrs. Herrod's home in Long Beach California on February 5 at age ninety. She was buried in Los Angeles the following Monday after a long, active life. Her last wish was a visit to her old hometown Marshall.
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Dora Reed Janney
Herrod
Long Beach
California
Los Angeles
Janney
Marshall
Three Sons Missing From Danville Family in War
Clifford Carpenter of Danville Illinois received word from the War Department that his third son Staff Sergeant Donald Carpenter rear gunner on a bomber has been missing since December 29. His two other sons Cliffton fell on Bataan and Emil, an artilleryman, was on Corregidor when it fell. The three boys are nephews of Mr and Mrs John A Snedeker of Marshall their mother being a sister of Mr Snedeker.
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Clifford Carpenter
Danville
Illinois
War Department
Donald Carpenter
Europe
Congress
America
Our Second Winter Snowy Day Returns In Herald Report
The Herald notes a second winter as yesterday afternoon’s press time recorded heavy snowfall. A brisk storm blankets streets and piles up across the region with continued cold and accumulating snow.
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Herald
Unusual camp letter describes flea bite incident and furlough delay
A reader recalls a strange encounter where fleas bite and a Lt. removes his flight jacket only to be mocked, the escapee leaves convinced, as others doubt a real gold ascent. The writer notes Camp improvements, no news from Captain Frazer, Uncle Dick selling the place, and a furlough delay for Gregory.
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Capt. Frazer
Uncle Dick
L Gregory
Local Service News Highlights Soldiers and Families
Army and Navy personnel connected to Marshall areas are reported in brief notes. Pvt. T Harold T Craig remains ill at Camp Hale Colorado with parents Mr and Mrs Pearl Craig noting improvement. M/Sgt Robert B Morris of Camp Crowder visited with his mother Mrs Buel Morris as she extended stays in Terre Haute. Lt Paul Macey stationed in Italy marks his fiftieth flying mission with a furlough anticipated. two trips were uncounted due to a misunderstanding. John Arbuckle of the navy and his Oklahoma City wife attended the funeral of John’s sister Mrs Mary Jorgensen in Marshall. Capt Earl Cummins and wife returned to Camp B Ellis after visiting relatives. Mrs Faye Meadows of Martinsville reports her husband Pvt Joseph L Meadows has shipped overseas. Pfc Donald Findley of Camp Swift spends furlough with his parents. Sam Zimmerly, navy, moved from Great Lakes to San Bruno California. John Ellington Jr, twice in service with Alaska and Aleutians tours, was honorably discharged and returned home in Marshall. Max Cooper, stationed in California, expected 15 day furlough to visit Marshall relatives.
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Robert B. Morris
Camp Crowder
Missouri
Buel Morris
Morris
Terre Haute
George Silver
Paul Macey
Italy
Paul
John Ellington, Jr
J Army
Alaska
Aleutians
Marshall
Marshall Soldier Letter From Camp Hale Colo
Pvt Harold T. Craig of Marshall writes from Camp Hale Colorado about being hospitalized with flu in an Army Mountain Infantry unit. He describes cold weather dry snow conditions and missing home while thanking local friends for cards and letters that helped ease homesickness during his first Christmas away from home.
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the Herald
Harold T. Craig
Pearl Craig
North Michigan Avenue
Marshall
Stewart
Louisiana
Colorado
Mabe
Mr. Stewart
Marshall couples receive marriage licenses
William Robert Lashbrook and Dorothy Maxine Weaver both of Marshall obtain marriage licenses. Richard Lee Murphy of Marshall and Norma Jean Blockinger of Marshall also secure licenses to wed.
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William Robert Lashbrook
Marshall
Dorothy Maxine Weaver
Richard Lee Murphy
Norma Jean Blockinger
Divorce Granted in Marshall Court Session
Judge Bristow presided in Marshall where Marie Stewart of Marshall was granted a divorce from Leslie Stewart on grounds of desertion lasting more than one year.
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Bristow
Marshall
Marie Stewart
Leslie Stewart
Auburn Boy Writes From South Pacific
A soldier’s letter from Dean Hutchens of Auburn township describes Christmas and New Year’s in the South Pacific. He notes church services, a boxing match among fellow troops, a U S O show, and hopes for rest and a return to the United States. He mentions reading the local Herald and meeting a blinded share of home state luck in the midst of war.
Goble Cattle Sell High at Chicago Market
Orren Goble near Westfield sold fifteen prime yearling Herefords averaging 1106 pounds on the Chicago market Wednesday last week at $17.00 per hundred, the day’s top price.
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Chicago
Orren Goble
Westfield
Red Cross elect officers and bond drive report
The Clark County Red Cross chapter holds tonight’s annual meeting at 7 30 p m in Marshall court house to elect county officers for the coming year. H M Jones notes the event and invites all interested. Marshall High Junior Red Cross under Mrs Kuntz sells war stamps and bonds at school and raises 247 00 this week exceeding the 100 goal and distributing new stamp books.
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Clark ‘County
The
American Red Cross
Court House
Marshall
Red Cross
H. M. Jones
Lecy
Clark Co
Chapter
Marshall High ‘School
Junior Red Cross
Marriage of Lashbrook and Weaver at Marshall Church
William Robert Lashbrook and Dorothy Maxine Weaver were quietly married at the Christian church parsonage in Marshall by Rev. Thos W Bass at 10:00 AM. They plan to reside on a farm near Marshall. Also announced is the marriage of Maxine Weaver to Dwight J Beltz, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Beltz. A bond and pie sale at Liverly School tonight aims to meet the district bond drive quota.
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William Robert Lashbrook
Spiketown
Dorothy Maxine Weaver
Marshall
Christian Church
Thos. W. Bass
Tillie Prufett
Maxine
Dwight J. Beltz
Fred Beltz
Liverly
Kohl
Eckle
John Lewis
Charles Bierbaum
Robert Liston
Jessie Sumner to Seek Reelection for 18th Illinois
Miss Jessie Sumner congresswoman for the 18th Illinois district reverses her retirement. She states she will run again to urge Americans to engage in politics and support a Republican district amid wartime challenges. The article notes district meetings, bond drive results, and local fundraising efforts.
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Jessie Sumner
Illinois
Sumner
Marshall notices warn hog owners and street crossings complaints
Marshal Logan issues notices urging hog owners to keep animals from running at large. He also complains about muddy street crossings at Main and Hamilton, noting removal of planks worsened conditions. The item lists several local social notes including marriages, employment changes, and piano purchases.
Marriages and notices in Butler County 1894 report
Fifty years ago marriage licenses issued since the last report list couples including Wm. T. Ulrey and Ella Farr of Martinsville and George W. Alexander with Nettie F. Grant of Melrose. Other entries show Owen W. Bradway with Maria Martin, Elmer Cox with Anna Machian, Frank J. Becker with Rachel Love, and Charless Thornburg with Ida Peyton.
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Wm. T. Ulrey
Ella Farr
Martinsville
George W. Alexander
Nettie F. Grant
Melrose
Owen W. Bradway
Terre Haute
Maria Martin
Marshall
Elmer Cox
Vigo Co
Ind
Anna Machian
Wabash
Frank J. Becker
Spring’ Point
Rachel
Johnson
Dulany
Gina Brown
Dick Whitehead
Robinson
The
Argus
Charley Thornsburg
Ida ‘Peyton
Charlie
Sol Handy
Emanuel Leseure
Wash Kreager
Melrose Township
WC. T. U
J. W Miller
Forty Years Ago West Union Notes Highlight Local Moves
1904 item summary reports J T Smith visiting Marshall, R J Bailiff and wife visiting F C Bailiff, and Rastus Reynolds moving near Flat Rock. Shovel work starts at gravel pit creating local jobs. George Bradbury and wife visit John Reynolds family. Mrs. Mary Hawkins travels to Casey to be with Wm Mills. Fred Layton of Terre Haute visits his parents Rev Layton and wife. Maggie Buckner to teach two months at Moore schoolhouse starting next Monday. Tom Cullop, now in Coal City, Indiana, loses about 1000 in stock merchandise after a fight. H G Whitaker and Racher Knopps trade cottages and move them. Rader plans a shaving parlor once goods arrive. Wabash railroad boom noted as rising. Joe Grant and Abe Warner with bridge crew spend Sunday at home. Ralph Orcutt returns Friday after Terreh Haute work. Mrs P C Murphy and others continue on page 4.
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West Union
J T Smith
Marshall
R. J. Bailiff
F C
Rastus Reynolds
Flat Rock
George Bradbury
John Reynolds
Mary Hawkins
Casey
Wm. Mills
Fred Layton
Terre Haute
Layton
Maggie Buckner
Moore
Tom Cullop
Coal City
Ind
H. G. Whitaker
Racher Knopps
Rader
Joe Grant
Abe Warner
Ralph Orcutt
P. C. Murphy
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Barkalow
Mrs. Walter
Mrs
Faye Findley
Pvt
Camp ‘Hale
Pearl
John Arbuckle
Navy
Memphis
Tennessee
Oklahoma City
Okla
John
Mary Jorgensen
Earl Cummins
Camp B Ellis
Mia
Lillie Cummins
Faye Meadows
No. 4
Joseph L. Meadows
Iit
Sam Zimmerly
Great Lakes
San Bruno
Max Cooper
Army and Station
Homer
Cooper
Camp Hale
Colo
Sincerly Yours
Auburn Boy
South Pacific
Dean Hutchens
Fenton Hutchens
Auburn Township
Ray ‘Burkybile
Ray
Springfield
O. K
Tve
Clinois
Tain
Tlinois
Sincerly
Jessie Summer
Mlinots
Clark County
Logan
Main
Hamilton
David Sanderson
Polytechnic
Arthur Henbest
James Michael
Tom Clark
Henry Wallis
James Myers
Milo Jones
Hal Janney
Indianapolis
Irving
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