Girl Wins State Elks Leadership Contest
Miss Sharon Burkybile, Marshall high school senior, won Illinois state in the Elks Youth Leadership Contest girls division. Her portfolio details school and community activities, advancing from district to state and now to national judging for potential scholarship. She plans to attend Eastern Illinois University to pursue law and is active in 4-H and local youth groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Burkybile
Clinois
Elks
Paris Elks Lodge
Burkybile
Dean Burkybile
Marshall
Paris Lodge
Ellis National Foundation
Eastern Illinois University
Marshall High School
4-H
Clark County
Spencer Golden Anniversary Observed In Marshall Illinois
Mr and Mrs Aaron T Spencer marked their 50th wedding anniversary at home in Marshall Illinois on February 15 1922 spouses were married February 14 1922 Rev D T Black The couple retired farmers have lived in Marshall seven years A three tier white cake with gold trim and white doves topped the table Family dinner included turkey and ham Guests included Glen Sweitzer Stewart Snedeker Roy Spencer Alsa Spencer Wayne Sweitzer Leland Wallace and families
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron T. Spencer
Beech Street
Spencer
Frances Campbell
Marshall
Ilinois
D. T. Black
Glen Sweitzer
Stewart Snedeker
Roy Spencer
Alsa Spencer
Wayne Sweitzer
Larry
Kent
Teresa
Leland Wallace
Troy
Tami
Art prints on loan at Marshall Public Library
The Marshall Public Library offers a fluctuating loan collection of framed art reproductions from Lincoln Trail Libraries. The first group features high quality prints by recognized artists, designed to enhance homes or offices. Borrowing is free for adults with cards for four weeks, with exchanges every four months and a larger collection possible if interest grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Public Library
Lincoln Trail
Heart Fund Benefit at North Center School
Plans for a public charity party at North Center School tonight February 20 at 7 30 to raise funds for the March of Dimes and Heart Fund drive. The event offers sandwiches drinks and coffee and invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heart Fund
North Center
Chool
Schoo
Census Bureau to Open Local Office Ceremony
Officials from nearby cities mayors congressional representatives JO's and chambers of commerce will attend the opening ceremony for the Census Bureau district office at 1624 Broadway Avenue Mattoon. The program includes a tape cutting remarks by guests and a tour on Wednesday February 25 at 10 2 m.
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Jo's
Chambers of Commerce
Census Bureau
Broadway Avenue
Mattoon
Stage Band Winter Concert at Marshall High
The Marshall high school Stage Band will present a winter concert Sunday February 22 at 2 30 p m in the high school gymnasium. The program includes The New Generation Blue Mountain Manhattan Spiritual Hurt So Bad Session at the Strand Big Spender That Old Black Magic Mopsy Swamp Rock Stomp and solo performances by Bob Bennett Larry Ledermann Sue Ellshoff Harry Tingley and others. Admission is free. A Concert Band concert follows Friday February 27 at 8 0 p m.
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Marshall High School
Frazier Blue Mountain
Robinson
Manhattan
Rood
Bob Bennett
Larry Ledermann
Warrington
The
Strand
Reg Owen
Randy Beltz
Big Spender
Big Spender—Arr
Billy May
Mopsy
Mutchler
Sue Ellshoff
Harry Tingley
Harry Strohm
Junior Girls State Bowling Tournament Attendees Named
Winners from local city tournament in multiple divisions will travel to Joliet Illinois on April 11 to compete in the state event. Senior Girls team of Deans Hardware Linda Melcha Carol Lawrence Nancy Lawrence Donna Pearson Colleen Kuykendall Junior Girls team of Donwill Joyce Stoelting Jeanne Harlow Joyce Harlow Joanne Maurer Marsha Lewis Bantam Girls team of Joans Beauty Shop Gayle Rhoads Gina Wilhoit Julie Harlow Sally Taylor Debbie Williams. Accompanying officials include Bill Hunter MW B A president Mrs Robert Williams MWBA president and Mr and Mrs Walter Crocker Marshall Bowling Association secretaries. Some parents likely to travel to assist with children and logistics. wy 3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Illinois
Dean’s Hardware
Linda Melcha
Carol Lawrence
Nancy Lawrence
Donna Pearson
Colleen Kuykendall
Donwill, Inc
Joyce Stoelting
Jeanne Harlow
Joyce Harlow
Joanne Maurer
Marsha Lewis
Bantam
Joan's
Gayle Rhoads
Gina Wilhoit
Julie Harlow
Sally Taylor
Debbie Williams
Bill Hunter
Men Bowling Association
Robert Williams
M.W B.A
Walter Crocker
Marshall Bowling Associations
Audubon Notes Color Slides Display Highlight Florida Trip
Lincoln Trail Chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society met at the Congregational Church in Marshall for a color slide program by Raymond Steidl of Paris. Slides were from a Christmas coast trip by the Steidl family and Mrs Reidel. Attendees included Marshall and Paris residents.
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Lincoln Trail
Ilinois Audubon Society
Congregational Church
Marshall
Raymond Steidl
Paris
Steidl
Reidel
Florida
Stella Barrick
Nina Price
Clara Williamson
Harold Elledge
Carole Jean Elledge
Mary Ida Reidel
Raymond Steich
Robert Steid
Peter Steidl
Jim Buckner
Frederick Carroll
Drew Casteel
Fenton Cole
J. A. Connerton
J. B. Cox
Bill Davison
Louis Doll
Melanie Dixon
Garver Frazier
Mike Frazier
Ses- Selma George
Grover Hartman
Florence Hodge
Leroy Nary
Alice Manning
Frank Meehling
Herman Miller
Alfred Seidel
Hawker 25th Wedding Anniversary Buffet Noted
Mr and Mrs Ralph Hawker celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a Saturday buffet supper. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Robert Pendleton of Crown Point Indiana Mr land and Mrs Richard Tingley of Boswell Mr and Mrs Kenneth Tingley of West Terre Haute and many Hawker relatives and friends. Gifts were received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Hawker
Robert Pendleton
Crown Point
Indiana
Mr. Land
Richard Tingley
Boswell
Kenneth Tingley
West Terre Haute
Wayne Tingley
Brent Owen
Ralph Sharp
Casey
Charlie Tingley
Herschel Arbuckle
Mary Finkbiner
Nellie Low
Clarence Hawker
Donna Hawker
Doug Duran
Norman Hawker
Carterville
Tlinois
Allen Kile
Frank McEachran
Hospital notes on patient status and transfers
Gust Thompson and Jay Yeley at Union Hospital show some improvement. Mrs Benton Marr and Norman Rhoads remain patients at Union Hospital. Mrs Mabel Parsons transferred from Union Hospital to the Burnide Home on Monday.
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Gust Thompson
Jay Yeley
Union Hospital
Benton Marr
Union Hospita
Norman Rhoads
Mabel Parsons
Burnide
Airman of the Month Award Honors SGT Ellington
Sgt Ronald L Ellington son of Mr and Mrs Edward Ellington receives Airman of the Month at Blytheville Arkansas Air Base for outstanding work and appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald L. Ellington
Edward Ellington
Blytheville, Arkansas Air Base
4-H Federation Meets February 9 at Extension Building
The 4-H Federation held its February 9 meeting with President Walter Burkybile presiding. Minutes of the prior meeting were read and approved. Margaret Tlyes reported on the 4-H youth trip to Monticello Timots. The Fun event, Sharee The Fun, is planned for April 10 at Casey gym.
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Walter Burkybile
Hss
Gs SE Cer
Margaret Tlyes
Monticello
Timots
Casey Gym
Orcutt
Marriages Recorded Across Ohio and Indiana States
A list of marriage licenses shows couples from Ohio Indiana and Illinois. Names include John Ray Sheely Elsie Springman Stephen Johnson Judith Highsmith Albert Wernz Melissa Gard Donald Hill Janie Ennis William Richey Betty Wood James Walker Patricia Reynolds Donald Foley Karen Smith Larry Cox Merita Young Roger Black Debbie Reynolds Jerry Joab Barbara Newlin Donald Foley listed twice Denzel Stepp Cheryl Clatfelter among Marshall Casey Terre Haute Greencastle and other towns.
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John Ray Sheely
Lowellville
Ohio
Elsie Annamarie Springman
iMasury
Stephen Anthony Johnson
Terre Haute
Judith Irene Highsmith
Indiana
Albert Davidson Wernz
Marshall
Melissa Lee Gard
Donald Hichard Hill
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Janie Ennis
Ilinois
William Hart Richey
Betty Louise Wood
James William Walker
Patricia Lynn Reynolds
Casey
Illinois
Donald Edward Foley
Roachdale
Karen Louise Smith
Greencastle
Larry Gene Cox
Charleston
Ill
Merita Beth Young
Roger Dale Black
Debbie Lynn Reynolds
Jerry Walter Joab
Barbara Joella Newlin
Donald Edwin Stephen
Patricia Joanne Fisher
Denzel W. Stepp
Cheryl Ann Clatfelter
Bridal Shower for Miss Melissa Gard at Tom's Cafe
A bridal shower honoring Miss Melissa Gard was held February 18 at Toms Cafe. Attendees included Mrs Antone Wernz Mrs Leo Wernz Mrs Dan Gard Mrs Robert Little Mrs Joe Kamp Mrs Art Zschau Miss Karen Alexander Mrs Marshall Sabre Mrs Hildred Spotts Miss Carn Ann Cornwell Mrs Laymon Davison Mrs Lucille Smitley Mrs Dennis Reedy Mrs Wayne Beard and hostesses Mrs Leon Cooper Mrs Charle Cunningham Mrs Paul Babcock and Mrs Larry Cornwel. Gift givers included Miss Sue Kemp Miss Mary Alice Kemp Mrs L B Lewis Mrs Ralph Hawker Mrs Rex Cork Mrs Rois Smitley Mrs Robert V Smitley and Mrs Dean Burkybile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melissa Gard
Toms Cafe
Antone Wernz
Leo Wernz
Dan Gard
Robert Little
Joe Kamp
Art Zschau
Karen Alexander
Marshall Sabre
Hildred Spotts
Carn Ann Cornwell
Laymon Davison
Lucille Smitley
Dennis Reedy
Wayne Beard
Young Republicans Plan Supper Meet Your Candidates Nite
The Clark County Young Republicans announce a Meet Your Candidates Nite and Corn Bread and Bean Supper on March 6 at Monroe School Casey. Supper served 5 30 to 7 30 p m. Tickets from members and at the door. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Jobs Daughters Meet At Masonic Temple With Officials
The International order of Jobs Daughters held an official visit by Grand Guardian Janet Chancellor and Associate Grand Guardian Andre Butinschoen at the Masonic Temple on Sunday afternoon. Honor Queen Angelia Myles led the business meeting and one candidate, Nannette Cline, was initiated. A short program followed by social time and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Order of Jobs Daughters
Janet Chancellor
Andre Butinschoen
Masonic Temple
Angelia Myles
Nannette Cline
Will Go to Arizona Move Planned by Chicago Couple
Mr and Mrs Tom Lee near Chicago plan to move to Arizona with Mrs Irene Stewart living with them. Mrs Stewart may receive a sum of money up to 37500? a month through court action.
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Tom Lee
Chicago
Arizona
Lee
Irene Stewart
Stewart
Clark County Federated Republican Woman's Club meeting
The Clark County Federated Republican Woman's Club will meet at the Colonial Kitchen in Marshall on February 26 at 7 00 p m for dessert. Mrs Herman Seidel will lead the program. Members are urged to attend and bring a guest.
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Clark County
Federated Republican Woman’s Club
Colonial Kitchen
Marshall
Herman Seidel
First National Bank Adds Two New Employees
First National Bank hires Cheryl Harlow and Paul Poorman as new staff due to growing accounts and services. Harlow, Marshall high school alumna, brings three years bookkeeping at IGA. Poorman, Marshall high school graduate 1964, trained at Goekler Chevrolet-Buick and later worked for Chapman Bros of West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fist National Bank
Cheryl Harlow
Marshall High School
Cheryl
IGA
Darrell Harlow
Paul Poorman
D. BE
Paul
Robert Poorman
West Union
First National Bank
Local marriages record on courthouse notices
Hubert E Irwin 22 and Effie Marie Beachout 18 Auburn township Russell Murphy 21 and Ethel Monk 19 Dudley Edward Lawhead 21 and Bessie Ducommons 19 Robinson Paul Travols 24 and Mabel Riley 19 Marshall Herman L Huey 23 and Ruth Todd 22 Marshall Fred Winters 22 and Lola Chapman 17 Casey were married in the courthouse at noon Tuesday Rev W A Fuson Baptist minister of Casey officiated
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Hubert E. Irwin
Marshall
Effie Marie Beachout
Auburn
Russell Murphy
Marshall Township
Ethel Monk
Dudley
Edward Lawhead
Robinson
Bessie Ducommons
Paul Travols
Wabash
Mabel Riley
Herman L. Huey
Ruth Todd
Fred Winters
Lola Chapman
Casey
Court House
W A Fuson
Marshall Lions Hit By Hutsonville And Paris Calamities
Marshall dropped games to Hutsonville 63 50 and Paris 95 59 to end the regular season Friday at Charleston versus the mighty Trojan five led by 6 5 Jim Richie. Ron Sutton led Marshall with 17 points and Tom York 14 as the team shot 31 percent while York and Medsker had 15 apiece in the Paris loss. The junior varsity split with a win at Hutsonville and a loss to Paris.
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Marshall
Hutsonville
Paris
Lions
Charleston
Trojan
Jime Richie
Ron Sutton
Tom York
Randy Medsker
Steve Bennett
Larry Welsh
John Jones
Howard Johnson
Harry Strohm
Paris Tigerts
York
Medsker
Steve Setzer
Jones
Johnson
Welsh
Bennett
Jim Harper
Liknn Cleaners Changeover In Marshall
Forty years ago in 1930 Paul Shepler took over management Monday of the Liknn Cleaning and Pressing Shop in Marshall to operate it for B M Flenner of Martinsville who owns it Basil Moore of Flora who had managed the shop for almost a year went to Robinson Tuesday to become manager of the Peters Cleaning Shop.
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Paul Shepler
Liknn
Marshall
B. M. Flenner
Martinsville
Basil Moore
Flora
Robinson
Peters
Marriages and births reported from Marshall area 1940
Fern Veach and Frank Pearce wed in Toledo Illinois on February 18. Elmer Stover announces daughter Marjorie to John W Staub of Detroit. Henry Babcock and Audrey Wallace wed in Brazil Indiana February 3. Birth: a boy to county clerk Joan Quick and husband. Multiple marriage licenses issued, plus more marriages including Cleo Hornbrook to Betty Kannester and others. Twin boys born to Jack Warner. several new arrivals and local surname notes.
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Fern Veach
Obe Veach
Clark Center
Frank Pearce
Jesse Pearce
Marshall
Toledo
Ilinois
Harry Setzer
Susie Hewitting
Elmer Stover
Marjorie
John W Staub
Detroit
Michigan
Henry Babc
Donald Ellsworth Danifer
Ashmore
Illinois
Dixie Arlene Forcums
Paris
Jess A Richardson
Niinnis
Katherine S Partridge
Cleo W Hornbrook
C W Hornbrook
East
Archer Avenue
Betty Kannester
Roise
Idaho
Omaha
Nebraska
John Jo Hoback
William Hoback
Ruby Leicht
S Singleton Shattue
First Baptist Church
Vandalia
J Paul Carleton
Jean Lovett
Temple Lovett
George Murphy
Harry Murphy
North 4Th Street
Marshall Fairy Jane Hollingsworth
T Lford Hellingsworth
Russell Higgin
Sandra Lynn
Union Hoanstal Terre Haute
Macke
Nancy Jane Claypool
Charles Claypool
George Millhouse
John Wealer
Naval Hospital Creat Lakes Hingis
Millthouse
Betty Lou Scholfield
John Scholfield
Death notices for Glenn Martin and Ravilla Fairegrief
Glenn Martin 74 of Rural Route 5 Marshall died unexpectedly Thursday evening at his home born April 5 1895 in Clark County son of Grant and Margaret Tingley Martin he owned a garage in Marshall was a Wesleyan Church member survived by widow Lois ten children and many grandchildren. Ravilla C Fairegrief 86 died 1130 pm Tuesday at Burnside Home member of Marshall Congregational Church and other groups survived by son Ralph two sisters seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren services today at Monre Funeral Home burial in Edgar cemetery Paris Illinois.
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Glenn Martin
Marshall
Clark County
Grant
Margaret Tingley Martin
Martin
Wesleyan Church
Lois
Drexel Howard
Warren Norton
Marshal
LaVern
Denver
Colorado
Byron
Bull Shoals
Arkansas
Marshall Robert
Lexington
Indiana
Ravilla C Faireries
Burnside
Marshall Congregational Church
Marshall Woman's Club
Order of Eastern Star
Ralph
Dennison
Illinois
Ann Fairegrief
Willella Morton
Monre
John Stanley
Paris
Ilinois
Birth of Sherry Deanne Wella in Racine Wisconsin
Mr and Mrs Steve Wella of Racine Wisconsin welcome their first child a girl born Sunday February 15 at St Luke s hospital Racine. The baby Sherry Deanne weighed seven pounds eight ounces. Paternal grandparents are Olen Wells of West York and Mrs Wells. Maternal grandparents are Don Goodwin of Annapolis.
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Steve Wella
Racine
Wisconsin
St. Luke’s Hospital
Sherry Deanne
Olen Wells
West
York
Don Goodwin
Annapolis
Ten Years Ago 1960 Marriage Licenses Listed
Marriage licenses include Charles Schawinel Jr 29 and Filma Davis 26 both of Brazil Indiana Richard F Fuson 24 Terre Haute and Margaret Burkhart 17 Terre Haute Indiana Dale Allen Brocella 22 Thornville Ohio and Judith Phileen Bover 18 Newark Ohio David 1 Lampert 29 Champaign Illinois and Sandra L Malory 24 Champaign Minots Her
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schawinel Jr
Filma Davis
Brazil
Indiana
Richard F Fuson
Terre Haute
Margaret Burkhart
Dale Allen Brocella
Thornville
Ohio
Judith Phileen Bover
Newark
David
Lampert
Champaten
Tllinois
Sandra L
Malory
Champaign
Minots
Her
Marshall Board Advances High School Improvements
School board meeting on Feb 12 approved minutes and treasurer’s report. A plan for a new high school booster and estimated $43,000 cost led to a March 12 bid opening. Coaching interviews, welfare committee proposals, and group insurance discussions dominated. calendar changes, staff hires, and administrative positions were finalized for 1970-71.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Verlon Myers
Shelbyville High School
Marshall High School
Myers
Marshall Association of
Bob Thompson
Thompson
Superior
Correction: Marriage license names corrected
A correction notice fixes last week's 50 year old Herald item showing a marriage license for Fenton Hutchens of Marshall town and Ella Brown of Anderson township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Fenton Hutchens
Marshall Town
Ella Brown
Anderson Township
Birth Announcements for Tammy Sue and Cathy Jo
Mr and Mrs Harold Morecraft announce the birth of a daughter Tammy Sue weighing five pounds six ounces with grandparents Claude Morecraft and Dean Helms. Mr and Mrs Percy Williams announce the birth of a daughter Cathy Jo at Union Hospital on February 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert FE McCormick
Champaign
Tinos
Betty Jane Hickerwell
Timines
Jesse Turner Johnston
Farmersburg
Indiana
Virginia McCullough
Harold Morecraft
Tammy Sue
Claude Morecraft
Dean Helms
Percy Williams
Union Hospital
Cathy Jo
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Census Bureau Office
Audubon Notes
Sgt. Ellington
Federation
Judy Bucher
Wilyarm Rirbeck
Joe Welsh
Filen Lohmeyer
CA Bish
VY. Narv High
Sches Penis
Board of Aduation
Paley
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