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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1949
Page
2
The Marshall Herald proclaims its purpose to print news and guide public opinion through interpretation, while offering wholesome entertainment and aiding commerce. It asserts adherence to humane principles and rejects selling American ideals for advertising.
Sunday appointments are noted for Elder Weger. Neighbors visit and host events including Miller Blizzard and Cline families. Hospital news, skating plans, new baby in nearby Anderson, and recent showers and quilting gatherings are reported along with moving plans and family calls.
Twenty seven attended Sunday School at Ohio last Sunday. Next Sunday February 18 will feature regular preaching by Rev J B Norbeck. Numerous local residents including the Gard family Hollenbeck Gard Wells Riggs Craig Thompson and Graham families visited or hosted events throughout the week. Irene Thompson is listed on the sick list.
Attendance at Sunday School Sunday was 64. Rev James Kelley spoke at Arm strong at 11:00 am and Dennison at 7:00 pm. The W S C S plan a silver tea February 22 at the Masonic Hall. Aunt Tennie Becket is able to be out again. Carrie Kirby visits Terre Haute. Local visits include John Taylor and wife Marshall visiting his parents. Mrs Roxie Hunter and Laura visit sister Mrs Laland Quinn. Mr and Mrs Poussel aglor dz were supper guests Thursday.
Mrs. Flossie Williams visits as families travel to Connersville Indiana and Terre Haute. The Christian church circle hosts a gathering at Laura Poorman's with angel food cake and coffee for 12. Residents welcome guests, attend youth meetings, and note relatives visiting in Chicago and Peoria while Miss Ona Bartlett seeks work in Marshall.
Mrs Geneva Red and Mrs Maude Ferguson were among visitors in Terre Haute to see patients at St Anthony's Hospital. Mr Cooper underwent ear surgery last week and returned home. The Christian Church reported good attendance at Sunday worship and Bible School marking the start of a ten session Open Bible Crusade leading to a revival.
Sunday events blend with family visits as Clarksville residents mention dinner guests at the Harbors and Hutchings families. Infill notes report illness recovery, birthday dinners, school trips to Marshall for activities, and upcoming moves as the community reflects on a mix of social and daily routines.
Several residents and families are mentioned in social notes. Cpl. Ralph L. Troxel re-enlisted in the U S Army for three years. Travelers and visitors include Otto Kiger and family, Carl Kiger, John Frakes and Carol June, Leland White party, Albert Prevo, Commodore Frakes, and Miss Jean Flix visiting from Gary. The Wabash river is receding with backwater remaining.
New York report says Nello Piccin admitted to a 65 dollar robbery using a wooden gun to fund his fiancee’s trousseau. He confessed after conscience bothered him and, with his fiancée, sought a priest. A grand jury declined to indict, an electrical firm offered work, and a department store pledged a full trousseau for the bride.
A cocker spaniel named Queenie, traveling with owner Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Slade, crossed from Tacoma to Kingston by train. In Chicago she gave birth to six puppies. A baggageman in Albany noted Queenie wore a ticket claiming no extra fare for the pups and a note to see they have everything they need.
Mrs. Van Shields and others visit friends across Snyder with Mr and Mrs Ovie Draper and Gerald plus Mrs Charles Ogle and Mrs Louie Lawrence at West Union. Theodore Scheytt remains in serious condition in Paris Hospital. Pvt Wayne Heighton departs for Camp Stoneman. Rev Kemp to lead Sunday service at 9 30 and Sunday school at 10 30. all invited.
Mrs Roy Wallace Elder and Mrs C D Newsome and family attended Freedom church Sunday morning while Mr and Mrs William Fuson were present at the evening service. Warren Smith traveled to Danville to visit his ill brother Wiley in the Danville Hospital. Lucille Wallace visited Cecil Smith and family midweek. Local gatherings included a Fox drive and a Stanley party at Grace Burger's. Several Wallace family members and friends from Michigan joined.
Sunday school attendance was listed as twenty three. Mrs. John Troxel hosted guests for supper including Mr. and Mrs. Troxel and family plus Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kiger and family and their son Cpl. Ralph Troxel. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jenkins and their company Will Strohm and James Slepp from West Union. The Tingleys and Judy shopped in Terre Haute last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. John Troxel attended with their son Cpl. Ralph Troxel.
Local items report visits and calls among residents Ethel and Ada Meeker visit Fay Crumlin and Grace Cooper. Betty Barkalow stays with Evansville relatives while Roy Barkalow enters Allen Sanatorium for undulant fever treatment. families share Sunday dinners and weekend gatherings.
Mrs Rosa Statesman reports a series of Sunday visits across families including Roy and Clara Behner Edington Curtright and Hinkle households. Mary E Behner attended a Home Bureau meeting in Marshall, and Mary Hinkle learned of Sylvester May's death in California. Members such as Toyd Ewbank Lester Veach and the Ed Beadles were noted at various gatherings.
The Reading Room hours are listed with Wednesday availability. Sunday service at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday evening service, plus Sunday morning sermon titled Soul. Public invited to all services at the Locust and Fifth Street corner location.
Schedule shows Sunday school and Bible class at 9 30 a m worship service at 10 30 with sermon The One Thing Needful from St Luke 10 38 42 Lutheran hour broadcast at 10 30 on WLBH 1170 ke Mutual network at 11 30 and KFUO 850 ke at 3 00 pm Radio Mission over WCRA Effingham 1090 ke. The note ends with a personal vow to visit the Lord.
Nitrogen for fertilizer is expected to remain tight in 1949 with only about a seven percent production rise. Feed prices have lifted from the low points seen earlier.
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