Civil Air Patrol activations bolster Clark County defense
Casey Illinois area activated CAP squadron with headquarters in Casey to coordinate emergency air support for Marshall and Clark County. An Army aircraft will be stationed for local crises and a two meter air wave link connects Marshall to state headquarters for civilian use. Contact Homer Newman for participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aclerk
St. ‘Louis
Congress
Illinois
Air Patrol
Casey, Til
Clark
Marshall
Homer Newman
Robert Tucker
Civil Air Patrol
Kalamazoo
Newman TV
State Wing
Army Air Force
Casey
Clark County
7CAP
Kevin Padgett
Governor's
Springfield
Terre Haute
Vandalia
Evansville
Champaign
Padgett
CAP
Newman
Dram Shop Case Trials Begin For Marshall Accident
A dram shop suit the Haddix Koppler vs Morgan et al. over Elsie Clatfelter’s February 1953 Archer avenue death is in trial. Jury chosen Tuesday and Wednesday included Ester Wright and Bruce Updegraff among others. Evidence for the plaintiffs closed Wednesday. defendants’ evidence began Thursday. The case concerns damages from a car strike in Marshall on February 27, 1953 involving John Britain of Paris and companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland C."haddix
Guinevere Koppler
Ruth Morgan
Ester Wright
Bruce Updegraff
Ruby Macey
Jessie M. Havens
Rowland Gilbert
James Allen
Ora Cline
Horace Crumlin
Floyd Cummins
Floyd Huckaba
Gene H. Cline
Vera Warner
Elsie Clatfelter
Archer Avenue
Marshall
John Britain
Paris
Leland Wilhoit
Marie Hall
Elvina Wyrick
Danville
Farmers Meeting on Soil Building and Ammonia in Clark County
A farmers meeting on soil building and anhydrous ammonia application will be held at Clark County Tractor Sales on Wednesday February 23 at 7 30 p m Dr Straus agronomist with Nuway Fertilizer Co Casey will lead the session detailing the pros and cons of anhydrous ammonia versus other nitrogen fertilizers Open forum invites all area farmers to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Straus
Nuway Fertilizer Co
Casey
Stratus
Tingley Home Burned Near Zion Church
The home of Edward Tingley southeast of Zion church and its contents were burned Friday afternoon of last week, nearly all their clothing lost. Mr and Mrs Tingley have five children. Those wishing to help may call 88177 or 88998.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Tingley
Zion Church
Marshall man undergoes major operation at Union Hospital
Harry Johnson of Marshall entered Union Hospital last week and underwent a major operation Friday. He was reported improving Thursday morning and was in room 308.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Johnson
Marshall
Union Hospital
Sbwan
Patricia Ann Trefz Named D A R Good Citizen
Patricia Ann Trefz of Marshall High School is selected as the D A R Good Citizen by students and faculty. She serves as Girls Athletic Association president, Senior class treasurer, National Honor Society officer, and active in clubs. Her nomination proceeds to state competition for a $100 government bond prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Ann Trefz
Charles Trefz
North 3Rd Street
Marshall
Marshall High School
Daughters of the American Revolution
Patricia
Girls Athletic Association
National Honor Society
Future Teachers Club
American Legion
Jacksonville
Ilinois
Iinois
World Day of Prayer Observance At Marshall Methodist
The Marshall Methodist church hosts World Day of Prayer on Friday February 25 with an 11:00 morning service led by Mrs. Jenee Hutchens and organist Miss Berniece Brosman. A noon sacrificial lunch follows, coffee provided by church women. Afternoon session at 1:30 features devotions by Mrs. Emil Bennett and a guest address by Maud Bristol of Birmingham, former Congregational minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae
United Chu
Marshall ‘Methodist Church
Berniece Brosman
Jenee Hutchens
Cie
Louis L. Miller
Herman Cork
Donald Hepner
Floyd E. Dunn
Clarence Hawker
Alvin Decker
Methodist Church
Wm. Camp
Emil Bennett
Maud Bristol
Birmingham
Ilinois
Two Marshall youths join the 434th Troop Carrier Wing
Airman Basic Charles H. Shotts son of Mr. and Mrs. Ferry Shotts and Airman Basic Leroy Butcher son of Mr. and Mrs. George P. Butcher recently joined the 434th Troop Carrier Wing, an Air Force Reserve unit training one weekend a month and a two week summer encampment. Both are juniors at Marshall High School and seventeen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
434Th
Charles H. Shotts
Ferry Shotts
R. J. Marshall
Leroy Butcher
George P. Butcher
Beech Street
Airforce Reserve
Shotts
Butcher
Marshall High School
Births in Marshall and Terre Haute Note New Arrivals
Mr and Mrs Lowell Kunce Marshall announce a six pound ten ounce daughter born February 10 at Union Hospital named Clare Anne. Mr and Mrs Harry Reedy announce a seven pound seven ounce son born February 10 at Union Hospital Terre Haute named Keith Ray. Mr and Mrs Dale Mason Marshall welcome a six pound twelve ounce boy born February 11 at Union Hospital Terre Haute named Terry Dale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Kunce
Marshall
Union Hospital
Clare Anne
Harry Reedy
Terre Hatue
Keith Ray
Dale Mason
Terre Haute
Bess i
Terry Dale
Scotsman Speaks at Rotary Meeting in Dundee
William Steele of Dundee spoke at the Rotary Club meeting describing his role as an exchange teacher in Scotland. He spoke on school life and sports, noting soccer as the most popular sport and Scotland’s emphasis on activity and travel. A question session followed and Rotary’s Golden Anniversary celebration was announced for February 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Steele
Dundee
Scotland
Rotary
A. Ee
Ney
Steele
Casey Rotary Club
Rotarians
Deaths and funeral notices from Marshall area obituaries
Multiple Marshall area death notices list Mrs Mayme Spencer 62 of Marshall and four sons in Chicago as survivors. Also reported are obituaries for Sailie Ben Medley 87 Terre Haute and Clyde Files 71 Dennison, with survivors and Moore Funeral Home services. Additional Marshall resident Mrs Louise Moore 29 dies with funeral at Marshall Funeral Home and burial in Ohio cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme Spencer
Marshall
Roscoe
Dean
Rex
Joseph
Paul
Chicago
Paul Liverly
Pensacola
Florida
George
Everett
Eugene Smitley
Glen Smitley
Petersburg
Moore Funeral Home
H. J. Kemp
Ben Medley
11Th St
Terré Haute
Indiana
St. Anthony Hospital
Maude
Gene
Tiffon
Ohio
Gillis
Clyde Files
Dennison
John
Amboy
Courtney
South Bend
James
New York City
Richard
McGuire Air Force Base
New Jersey
Andrien Richey
Harriman
Tennessee
Edna Weber
Cambridge Massachusetts
Patricia Hunter
Asbury Cemetery
Louise Moore
Harold
Barbara
Charles
Beverly
Fred Koppler
R. J. Marshall
Leois Koppler
Lester Litteral
Moore
Wilbur Payne
Ohio Cemetery
Social Security Service Expands in Clark County
The Social Security Administration will boost service in Marshall and Clark counties starting February 16, operating at the Clark County Courthouse on the first and third Wednesdays each month from 1:00 p.m. More than 800 residents in Clark County receive benefits monthly, with federal law changes in 1955 broadening coverage to self employed farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Administration
Marshall
Clark County
Marriage License for Harold Veach and Genevieve Weaver
Harold Eugene Veach aged 23 of Marshall and Genevieve Jane Weaver aged 20 of Marshall received a marriage license. The filing records note both parties January or unspecified month in Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Eugene Veach
Marshall
Genevieve Jane Weaver
Minnie Reed Granted Divorce From Floyd Reed
In circuit court this week Minnie Reed was granted a divorce from Floyd Reed. He was ordered to pay twenty dollars per month as alimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Reed
Floyd Reed
Rotary origins and growth traced from 1905 Chicago meeting
A summary of Rotary International's founding by Paul P Harris and three partners on February 23 1905 in Chicago, its rapid expansion to six continents by 1922, and its shift toward community service and international understanding. Also notes Auxiliary meeting of Marshall Post 90 and a divorce case Elsie Maxey vs Orville Maxey. Curtis E Butcher on ten day leave from Lackland AFB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Chicago
Paul P. Harris
United States
Canada
Europe
South America
Asia
Africa
Australia
Rotary International
Rotary Club
Fellowship of Business
Free World
American Legion Auxiliary
Marshall Post No. 90
Anna Crumlin
Marjorie Martin
Vivian Roth
America
Golden Wedding Celebrated Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. Lickert
Mr and Mrs Wm Lickert marked their 50th wedding anniversary at 69 W Archer Ave with a small gathering from 2 to 4 pm. Relatives and neighbors attended as floral arrangements in gold themed rooms and a three tier cake showcased the milestone. Their daughter Mrs Eugene Ullmeyer of Rock Island welcomed guests and granddaughter Jane served. Refreshments of cake and ice cream were served. Health concerns kept open house from being held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Lickert
W. Archer Ave
Eugene Ullmeyer
Rock Island
Lions Sponsor Pancake Supper For Swimming Fund
The Marshall Lions Club will sponsor its annual Shrove Tuesday pancake and sausage supper to benefit the swimming building fund. The event is at the Youth Center, Clark County Fairgrounds, next Tuesday February 22, serving from 5:00 p m until finished. Tickets are 0.00 each from any club member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Lions Club
Swimming Building Fund
Clark County Fairgrounds
Clr
Snyder couple vacation in the west
Mr and Mrs Van Shields of Snyder returned from a three week trip to the west coast visiting the Wm Rogers Memorial in Claremore Oklahoma Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona attended the Rev Charles E Fuller Radio Broadcast in Long Beach Cal and viewed The Transfiguration of Christ in Buena Park Cal they attended two TV programs Queen Jordys Day and Bills Stullas House Party in Hollywood Cal then visited San Juan Mission at Capistrano Cal spent a day in Tijuana Mexico and toured Carlsband Caverns New Mexico they reported cool weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Shields
Snyder
Wm. Rogers
Claremore
Oklahoma
Grand Canyon National Park
Arizona
Charles E. Fuller
Municipal Auditorium
Long Beach
California
Christ
Buena Park
Jor i
Bill’ Stullas
Hollywood
San Juan
Capistrana
Tijuana
Mexico
Carlsband Caverns
New Mexico
Serious vehicle collision injures Marshall couple
Billy Davison son of Mr and Mrs Ross Davison of Marshall and a Patoka school teacher was injured in a Thursday evening crash on US 40 between Greenup and Effingham due to icy pavement. He suffered a broken leg an injured shoulder and a concussion and was taken to Effingham hospital. The other car carried a man his wife and a 3 year old boy the woman was also seriously injured. Billy was reported to be improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Davison
Ross Davison
Marshall
Patoka
Mrshall
Greenup
Effingham
US 40
Billy
Effingham Hospital
Community meeting hosted by Marshall Chamber at high school
The Marshall Chamber of Commerce sponsors a community meeting at Marshall High School cafeteria next Monday February 21 with dinner at 6 30. Attendees include Earl Finney Robert Flowers Loretta Parker Charles Bush and Vernon L Heath who will report on chamber activities fire prevention USCO school community relations and educational plans. Heath will deliver the closing talk and discuss a White House Conference on Illinois schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Marshall High School
Earl Finney
Marshall Chamber of Commerce
Robert Flowers
Loretta Parker
Charles Bush
Vernon L. Heath
State Chamber of Commerce
Stratton
White House
Illinois
Heath
Heath & Sons
Robinson
Red Cross Set for County Meeting February 24
The Clark County Red Cross invites all residents to attend the county chapter annual meeting Thursday February 24 at 7 30 p m in the American Legion auditorium Martinsville. Home nursing certificates will be issued to graduates of the county course. Leo Mize ARC field representative and local officers will discuss Red Cross activities and community service value. An outstanding meeting is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Clark County
American Legion Auditorium
Martinsville
Red Cross
Red Crone
PSE Mn
Leo Mize
ARC
Mize
American Legion
License deadline extended for vehicle plates to March first
Secretary of State Charles F Carpentier announced the motor vehicle license plate deadline was extended to March 1. The move eases compliance for motorists and modifies the prior filing period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F Carpentier
Improving at Union Hospital After Major Operation
M. H. Matteson of Marshall, who had a major operation at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, was reported Thursday to be able to sit up some and showing notable improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Matteson
Marshall
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tingley
D. A. R. Good Citizen
World Day OF Prayer
Social Security Service
Elsie Maxey
Orville Maxey
Curtis E. Butcher
Lackland
San Antonio
Texas
George Butcher Curtis
Air Research and Development
LIONS
West
Marshall and
West Union Lions
The
West Union Lions Club
West Union
Club
Lions Club
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