Circuit Court Proceedings Review From Last Week in Mar Ahil
Two days of circuit court sessions in Mar Ahil produced several hearings. Executor E B Hurst bonded for 10000 in the will of Anna English with appraisers named. Parties faced verdicts in Eunice Norton v Norton and other cases were continued or set for March term with grand jury scheduling March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tudge- Anderson
Marahil
Thureday
Anna English
E.B. Hurst
R. E. Bishop
Clara Bishop
Maxine Macke
Eunice Norton
Everett, Norton
McKinney
Omer G
Virginia M. King
State of Illinois
Donald A. Johnson
Herschel A. Yoder
Percy Stanfield
Herachel Yoder
Donald Johnson
Emerson "Wayne Strook
Marshall
Menard
Davison
Shook
Wm. Shade
Maurice Engler
Ben Schapiro
Nellie Parrish
Truenan-Elledge
G. O. Frazier
Clyde Knowles
Robert Prewett
Cotton
Paris
Former resident dies in California at 51
Mrs. Mary Jane Lindley Heintzelman died in Los Angeles on February 6 at age 51. Daughter of William and Mary Lindley of West Union she taught in Clark County and later trained as a nurse at Los Angeles General Hospital class of 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Jane Lindley Heintzelman
Los Angeles
California
William Lindley
West Union
Clark County
Los Angeles General Hospital
Baptist Youth Revival at Mt Olive Church Near West York
A Baptist Youth revival is set for March 9 to 16 at Mt Olive Baptist Church four miles west of West York. Four students from the University of Carbondale will conduct services and the general public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
West York
University of Carbondale
New Probate and Civil Actions Filed in Circuit Court
In the estate of Anna English deceased probate of will. John McKinney sues Forrest Bell and others for quiet title. Claude Sandiford sues Rosamond Sandiford for divorce. Fred Washburn sues Hartzell Wells and others for partition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna English
John McKinney
Forrest Bell
Claude ,Sandiford
Rosamond Sandiford
Fred Washburn
Hartzell Wells
Birth of James Warren Forbes at Union Hospital Terre Haute
Mr and Mrs H H Forbes of Marshall announce the birth of their first child James Warren at Union Hospital Terre Haute weighing six pounds eight ounces on Tuesday. Mrs Forbes is the former Mary K Prevo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.H. Forbes
Marshall
James Warren
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Barkalow Engagement Announced for Betty Barkalow
Mr and Mrs Roy Barkalow of West Union announce the engagement of their daughter Betty Barkalow of Evansville Indiana to Edmund D Kartz of Paducah Kentucky The wedding is set for March 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Barkalow
West Union
Betty Barkalow
Evansville
Indiana
Edmund D. Kartz
Paducah
Kentucky
Kartz
Jacob Kartz
Mr. Kartz
East Chicago
West Union Young Man Stationed in California
Robert B. Miller of West Union is listed as stationed at the U S Naval Training Center in San Diego California He is the son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Miller of West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
California
Robert B. Miller
U. S. Naval Training Center
San Diego
Arthur Miller
Local Deaths Include Tapscott Shirely Knapp Obituaries
Samantha A Tapscott 79 died at daughter Violet Bakers Clark Center home. Survived by son W T Johnson and sister Nancy Webright, six grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Funeral at Auburn Methodist church with Rev. Kemp. burial in adjoining cemetery. Marion Shirely 82 widow of Wil Shirely died at home east of Marshall. Survived by son Fenton and three grandchildren Carole Dean William Leland, all of Marshall. Funeral at Mooré Funeral Home. burial Livingston. Edmund Eugene Knapp 10 of Marshall died at Illinois Research Hospital Chicago. Survived by mother Rosa Bostic and father Eugene Knapp. grandparents Lafe and ? Marrs. Funeral at Clarkesville Baptist Church. burial adjoining cemetery.
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Samantha A.tapscott
Violet Baker
Clark Center
W. T. Johnson
Palestine
Nancy Webright
Kansas
Illinois
Marrs
Auburn Methodist Church
H. J. Kemp
Marion Shirely
W'll Shirely
Marshall
Fenton
Carole Dean
William
Leland
Edmund Eugene Knapp
Illinois Research Hospital
Chicago
Rosa Bostic
Eugene Knapp
Charleston
Lafe Marrs
Martinsville
Clarkesville Baptist Church
Mar Do Wa Home Bureau Holds February Meeting
The Mar Do Wa Home Bureau unit met February 13 at Maxine Wyrick's home. Edith Bruner chaired. new member Lorraine Prather joined. Exboard report by Jane Henderson highlighted Play Day March 25 at the Legion Hall Marshall and plans for a new 4 H club. Lesson on parliamentary procedure by Nellie Liverly pleased members. 18 attendees enjoyed valentine refreshments hosted by Mrs Vergle Pearce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar- Do-Wa
Legion Hall
Marshall
Ethel Nightlinger
Nellie Liverly
Valentine
Vergle Pearce
Spencer Lloydy Wedding of Cecilia Ann Spencer and Paul Lloyd Siverly
Mr and Mrs R C Spencer announce the marriage of their daughter Cecilia Ann to Paul Lloyd Siverly. The ceremony was at Rev H J Kemp home with Rev Kemp officiating. Miss Eleanor Cooper was maid of honor and Charles Perkins was the groom s attendant. They will reside in Marshall after a short trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Spencer
Cecilia Ann
Paul Lloyd Siverly
H. J. Kemp
West Union Revival Opens at Baptist Church
A revival begins Monday February 25 at West Union Baptist Church with Eld W B Fuson of Marshall as evangelist and runs through Sunday March 9 continuing daily services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union Baptist Church
Eld W. B. Fuson
Marshall
Clark County groups plan annual meeting at Marshall High
Tomorrow at 9 30 a.m. in Marshall High gymnasium the Clark County Far Bureau Clark County Soil Conservation District and Clark County Health Improvement Association join for their annual meeting. Directors and officers will be elected and a full year report presented with entertainment for children. Fred Herndon president of Illinois Farm Supply will be principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County Far Bureau
Clark Service Co
Clark County Soil Conservation District
Clark County Health Improvement Association
Marshall High School
Fred Herndon
Ilinois Farm Supply
Herald
Clark’ Service Co
Farm Bureau
Grace Lough Craig dies at 58 in Winnetka
Grace Lough Craig, 58, of Winnetka, died February 16 at her home. Survived by husband Howard A. Craig, two sons Thomas A. and Richard L., four brothers, two sisters, and five stepchildren. Funeral February 18 at Marshall Christian Church with interment in Marshall cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lough Craig
Winnetka
Glenn Lough
Rockville
Ind
Henry Lough
Gary
Earl Lough
Elkhart
Russel Lough
White Pigeon
Michigan
Conservation for Production Drives Farm Soil Care
Dallas Miller, chairman of the local PMA committee, urges farmers countywide to boost production and soil conservation. The Agricultural Conservation Program assists with sod waterways, permanent pastures, contouring, limestone, and phosphates. Sign up at the PMA Office in Martinsville. office closes Friday February 22 and Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Miller
PMA
Martinsville
Three Clark County Men Enter U Illinois Colleges
Three Clark County men entered the University of Illinois Colleges of Dentistry Medicine and Pharmacy. They are William L. Daugherty of West Union Samuel T. Deshi of Martinsville and George E. Griffin of Casey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
University of Illinois, Colleges of
Dentistry
Medicine
William L. Daugherty
Weat Union
Samuel T. Deshi
Martinsville
George E. Griffin
Casey
Last day to register before the March Primary
The County Clerk offers help with new registrations transfers and name changes by marriage. Voters are urged to verify registration at the correct address and ensure eligibility before the March 10 deadline.
Footnotes on city farming at Shining Waters
A narrator describes stratifying and planting various nut seeds at Shining Waters in Indiana. Black Walnut and Butternut seeds, gifts from friends, and Pecans from near Hovey Lake are prepared for spring sprouting, with notes on challenges and hopes for future trees.
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Johnny Appleseed
Shining Waters
Forestry Division
Illinois Department of Conservation
Springfield
Ilinois
Indianapolis
E. Andrews
Dawart Lake
Syracuse
Indiana
Andrews
Outdoor
Fort Wayne
Hovey Lake
Indianapolis News
Movers and weddings mark Wabash township notes
John Davidson will move to the Crossley farm owned by his wife and Jim Hutchison will relocate to the Lewis farm owned by Wash Hollenbeck, all in Wabash township. Judge Connelly united Erroll Woods with Pearl Brockway and Chancy Best with Sarah Snider. Sunday school class gatherings were hosted by Gertrude Shaw and Eunice Gilbert. a 18 month old had a needle removed from his back. a Valentine party at Ruth Clark's home featured Miss Myrtle McDaniel and others with ice cream cake and candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davidson
Crossley
Jim Hutchison
Crossley Farm
Old Lewis Farm
Wash Hollenbeck
Wabash Township
Judge Connelly
Erroll Woods
West York
Pearl Brockway
Hutsonville
Chancy Best
Westfield
Sarah E. Snider
Cleone
Gertrude Shaw
Eunice Gilbert
Miss Shaw
Sheri Davis
Myrtle McDaniel
Pearl Nusbaum
Edith McCann
Anna Musselman
Edna Mayer
Edna Lambdin
Ruth Clark
Fred Gorham
Frank Greenough
Sam Baird
Sam Prevo
Ross Garver
Grover Hy,barger
Warren Shipe
Local Marriage Licenses and Town News from 1912
Four couples from Orange to Dolson townships obtain marriage licenses including Grover Connelly and Lilly E Custis, David W Kaufman and Lola F Frader, Frank Welsh and Elia Dunlap, Orpha J Thompson and Maud Naomi Wernz, plus Lee Bishop and Sallie Vanpelt. The Zane Arbuckle farm home near Marshall burned last Saturday. Wilson Harlan sold his drug store by the post office to Robert Casteel, the longtime in charge pharmacist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Connelly
Lilly E. Custis
Orange Township
David W. Kaufman
Anderson Township
Lola F. Frader
Martinsville
Frank Welsh
Elia Dunlap
Wabash Township
Orpha J. Thompson
Maud Naomi Wernz
Melrose Township
Lee Bishop
Sallie Vanpelt
Dolson Township
Bert E. Downey
Marshall Township
Artelia Murphy
Marshall
Zane Arbuckle
Wilson Harlan
Robert Casteel
30 Years-1922 Miss Lirah Matkin Marries James Stanfield
Miss Lirah Matkin daughter of Mr and Mrs George Matkin married James Stanfield of Martinsville Sunday at 9 30 am in the bride parents home on South Fifth street. Also birth notices for a 9 pound son John Alfred Feb and a daughter Eloise Feb 19 and a baby girl to Harry Tingley and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lirah Matkin
George Matkin
James Stanfield
Martinsville
South Fifth Street
R. C. Bigelow
West Union
John Alfred
Edgar Williams
Near West Union
Eloise
South Dolson
Harry Tingley
Marriage licenses and newborn announcements from 1932
Edwin E. Mc Ginness aged 22 of Casey lives with Ula Hock aged 16 of Casey receiving marriage license. Dolson reports birth of Eleanor Ann last Wednesday to Mr and Mrs Elmer Schwartz. Dr A H Simpson announce Robert Lynn born Monday. Mr and Mrs Floyd Weaver announce Barbara Ann born Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin E. McGinness
Casey
Ula Hock
Casey Dolson
Elmer Schwartz
Eleanor Ann
A. H. Simpson
Robert Lynn
Floyd Weaver
Barbara Ann
Births and marriages mark Marshall area in February 1942
Mr and Mrs Henry J Helman of Marshall announce the birth of Carl Walter on February 10 at St Anthony Hospital Terre Haute. Elaine Shawver and William Smitley wed February 14 in Marshall. Logan Myles from Marshall injured at a railroad crossing near the Wabash river bridge in Terre Haute. West Union reports John Morton and a baby girl born February 8 in Robinson hospital. Marriage licenses list Robert Brennan and Louise Earp, William Smitley and Elaine Shawver, Leo Skelly and Dorothy Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Helman
Marshall
Carl Walter
St. Anthony Hospital
Terre Haute
Elaine Shawver
Willie Shawver
William A. Smitley
Robert Smitley
Methodist
Logan Myles
Wabash River
West Union
John Morton
Robinson Hospital
Robert Brennan
Louise Earp
Wm. A. Smitley
Leo Skelly
Dorothy Jackson
West
Thaw Hopes at Shining Waters Inspire Tree Talk
A memory of a warm egg under a setting hen near Shining Waters sparks reflections on spring thaw and the idea of growing trees. The narrator hints at sharing insights and profits with visitors about arbor cultivation as the season teases a return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shining Waters
Rev R S Wheelden Dies at Palestine
Rev. R. S. Wheelden, 78, founder of the Pilgrim Holiness church in Marshall and five other churches, died at 9:30 Wednesday morning at his son Elmer Wheelden's home in Palestine Illinois. Survived by three daughters Effie Scott Bertha McKinney and Vera Greeves and ten grandchildren. Short funeral 10:00 Saturday at Palestine, then 2:00 p.m. at Pilgrim Holiness church West Terre Haute. Body to Marshall Cemetery about 4:00 p.m. for viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Wheeldon
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Marshall
Elmer Wheeldon
Palestine
Diinois
Effie Scott
California
Bertha McKinney
Eubanks
Kentucky
Vera Greeves
Connersville
Indiana
West Terre Haute
Marshall Cemetery
Cub Scout Blue and Gold Party Celebrates Pack 81
Marshall Cub Scout Pack 81 hosted its Blue and Gold party at the Legion Home on February 14 marking Boy Scout week. Six new boys received Bobcat ranks: Ronald Batey, Robert Batey, Thomas Hays, Larry Kammacher, Robert Kintz, and Michael Macey. Wolf, Bear, and Lion badges were awarded to several cubs including Terry Stepp Ronald Barrett Gene Pearce Richard Volk George Haughton Ronald Mur phy and Gold and Silver Arrows to Barrett Finkbiner Forsythe and Haughton. Robert Stauffer earned the first Webelos badge in over four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Stepp
Ronald Barrett
Gene Pearce
Richard Volk
George Haughton
Ronald Murphy
Sam Finkbiner
Jo Forsythe
Robert Stauffer
Boy Scouts
Marshall business booster W. R. Taylor featured in Sponsor magazine
W. R. Taylor, partner of Staub and Taylor Appliance Company in Marshall, was given a page in Sponsor magazine with his photograph. The feature highlights his support for Marshall, Staub & Taylor, and WFBM TV in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Taylor
Staub & Taylor Appliance Company
Marshall
Bill
Staub & Taylor
Wfbm — TV
Indianapolis
Consigns Bull to Illinois Shorthorn Sale
Vern Pickens and Son consign a Shorthorn bull to the Illinois Shorthorn Breeder sale at Normal Illinois. The sale on Friday March 7 features 35 bulls and 40 females, with Illinois leading the nation in Shorthorns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Pickens & Son
Illinois
Normal
Bell Ridge Wolf Drive Set For Saturday Corners
A Wolf Drive will be staged in Bell Ridge tomorrow at 9:00. Women volunteers will feed the hungry as the event proceeds through the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Ridge
Ladies Host Silver Tea at South Vigo Church
The Ladies of South Vigo church will hold a silver tea at the church on Friday night February 29 starting at 7 o'clock. A nice program is being arranged and the general public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of
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Mar-Do-Wa
Spencer-Liverly
West Union Revival
Grace Craig
Enteer School
Blanche Liffick Morton
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