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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1957
Page
3
Lois Nieshus of Plainfield and Eugene Schick of Elgin won the Illinois 4-H Citizenship award for 1956. Each received a certificate of honor honoring good citizenship. The award honors Thos. E. Wilson of Chicago.
Recording by Crosby marks his 20th gold record as a milestone achievement. Grace Kelly earned about 11 thousand dollars from the disc and Elvis Presley is noted for strong film and music success. Perry Como and Ed Sullivan are mentioned regarding Presley appearances and TV ratings.
A revival meeting continues at the Alrmatrong church with evening services at 7 30 led by Rev Ezekiel Haley. Attendees include Rev and Mrs Ezekiel Haley and family, with many local guests visiting relatives and attending church events across Paris Marshall Noblesville and Terre Haute. Carson Eugene Bowling is born at Union Hospital with parents Mr and Mrs Edmond Bowling.
Miss Martha Rose entertained over the weekend in Marshall while Mr and Mrs Don Stinson of Brazil Indiana visited. They called on Mrs Mabel Parson and Beulah Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Dean Holmes visited his parents Este and Mrs Holmes Sunday afternoon. Orville Taylor and the Thompsons shared Sunday dinner in West Terre Haute. A biblical verse from Isaiah 65 22 closes the item.
Laura Poorman spent the weekend near Annapolis with her daughter and family. Warren Baker of West Union had funeral services in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ruth Wright and Fenton Ledermann attended Fred Buckner’s funeral in Marshall. Mrs. Nettie Hill’s funeral drew relatives from Findlay, Homer, Evansville and beyond.
A social notice summary lists visits and gatherings in Palatine and surrounding areas. Mrs Eva Wright hosts an afternoon gathering. A sixteen member West Union Christian Church delegation attends a Brick Lehurch revival. Terre Haute couple Bill Collier and son Ovie visit their mother Fairy Collier. Mrs Maude Spangler of Marshall visits daughter Mrs Kenneth Lindley. Barbara Ann Wright of Charleston spends weekend with Harnett Wright family. Keith Gust family of Palestine dine with W O Dickey. Wayne Strohm and family stop by for afternoon calls.
Ohio residents Mrs. Grant Hollenbeck Mrs. Ida Riggs visited Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Craig in Marshall. Several families including Mr and Mrs. James Graham and Steve visited Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs. Carroll Gard. Additional visits reference Mrs. Fern Wernz Mrs. Grace Gard and others in Marshall Paris Robinson and with Anna Shotwell. A farm advisory circular on corn borers is noted.
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