Third Term Decency and Looming 1928 News
The essay critiques third-term talk and U S politics with focus on Mellon Hogier Lowden Hoover and Coolidge successors. It discusses child labor amendments, swimming feats, Bernard Shaw on paying mothers, and a spread of technic progress from submarines to aerial drones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Washington
Mellon
Hogier
Frank Lowden
Ilinois
Herberts Hoover
Boulder Dam
Great Lakes
Ocean
Gulf
London
R Jon
Martinsville Schools and Churches Hit by burglaries
Martinsville High School and the Methodist Church were entered after 1:00 am, with a glass broken in a north window. About $10 and food were taken from a domestic science refrigerator. offices were ransacked but nothing else of value was found. A high school filing cabinet was damaged, a science room lock forced, and a safe untouched. The church study window was broken with minor thefts. detectives and bloodhounds pursued leads, with multiple locations tied to the same pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Township High School
Harry Norton
J. R. Colbert
N. F. Garvey
Mr. Colbert
Methodist Church
Martinsville High School
Martinsville
St Elmo
Harry Coldren
First Methodist
Mattoon
Harris G. Beck
Mickie Says on Ads and Fishing Habits
A humorous column notes a merchant removing ads to boost business and asks if he would stop baiting his hook when fish bite. The piece uses playful logic to ponder advertiser behavior.
Junior Band Members Listed by Local Chamber Leader
Wilbur Clark, president, notes increasing interest in the Junior Chamber of Commerce Band. The executive committee includes Mary Johnson, Harold Stover, Jacob Miller, Harry Wright and Ray Forsythe. Members span Cornets, Clarinets, Piccolo, Saxophones, Slide-trombones, Basses and Drums with numerous local youths named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber ‘of Commerce
Wilbur Clark
Mary Johnson
Harold Stover
Jacob Miller
Harry Wright
Ray Forsythe
Clark
Garnet Elston
Don Murphy
John Bright
James Claypool
Max Cork
Myrtle Davidson
Billie Davidson
Ralph Chenoweth
Joseph Guinnip
Ralph Gallington
Robin Horner
Glen Imle
Kenneth Little
Harold Miller
Grace Marie Pedlar
John Strohm
Jimmie Sisson
Lawrence Wallace
Guy Weir
James Stover
Roy Crocker
Freda Harmon
Mary Montgomery
Frank Mitchell
Rose Mary Weir
Jimmie Davidson
Etta
Harry Coldren Jr
Frank Gard
Albert Imle
Paul Manhart
Gene Spotts
Bbb
Sam Prevo
Ben T. Baird I Jr
Jimmie Johnson
George Mitchell
Buddy Davis
Dick Metz
Edward Giffel
Harry Randall Bamesberger
Committee to Have Meeting Monday for Circuit Judge Candidate
The Republican committee will meet Monday at 100 o clock at the Marshall House to consider a Clark county candidate for circuit judge. Edgar county precinct committeemen endorsed George Bristow for the Fifth Judicial circuit nomination. Vermilion county endorsed Murray Clark. Coles county backed Judge John Marshall and Cumberland county backed Judge Walter Brewer. The Democratic committee wants Judge Sam Scholfield to run. his response is unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Committee
Marshall House
Clark County
George Bristow
Edgar County
Paris
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Vermilion County
Murray Clark
John Marshall
Coles County
Walter Brewer
Cumberland County
Democratic Committee
Sam Scholfield
Scholfield
Congregational Church Vesper Talks Set During Lent
Rev G G Ross will lead a series of vesper talks at 4 00 pm each Sunday during Lent at the Congregational church. First on March 6 titled Just Plain Folks followed by Mindful in Our Judgments on March 13 and The Heart of Friendship on March 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G G Ross
Congregational Church
Marshall Rotary Dinner Features Ellison and Miss Hill
At a Marshall Rotary Club meeting held at the Marshall House yesterday evening Glen Ellison baritone and Miss Altaii pianist provided entertainment for members. Later Ellison gave a separate program at the Methodist church under TX Mc Dewey & Company of Warahbali auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Rotary Club
Marshall House
Glen Ellison
Altaii
Miss Hill
Ellison
Dewey & Company
Warahbali
President to Give Measure Consideration on McNary Bill
President Coolidge will give the McNary farm relief bill such consideration as for any bill when it reaches him. Rep Fort predicted a veto, while Rep Haugen said farmers will not relax their fight if the bill fails to become law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Coolidge
White House
House
Longworth
Dawes
Fort
East Orange
N. J
Haugen
Marshall Township high school board declines two superintendent applicants
Prof J R Colbert informs the Marshall Township High School Board he will not seek the superintendent post next year after ending his current contract on July 1. He plans to devote time to Hana Teachers' Service and offers continued cooperation. Principal Neil F. Garvey also declines next year’s principalship, praising the school’s current standing and expressing gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Neil F. Garvey
Martinsville to Stage Home Talent Musical
A musical comedy titled The Land of the Honeymoon will be presented at the Opera House in Martinsville on February 28 and March 1. The event, organized by the Parent Teachers Association, features local talent with Mrs. Edna Rowe directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
Opera House
Parent Teachers Association
Edna Rowe
Clerk County Post No. 90
The
American Legion
the Auxiliary
Mrs. Joe Lake Dies at 74 in Marshall Home
Mrs. Joe Lake aged 74 died at her Marshall home on Friday. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 00 o clock at the residence with Frank Stone of Terre Haute officiating. Interment followed in the Marshall cemetery. She is survived by her daughter Mrs. Rosy Stewart and her sister Mrs. Harve Hurst, both of Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Lake
Marshall
Frank Stone
Reader
Terre Haute
Marshall Cemetery
Rosy Stewart
Harve Hurst
George German and Ben Attend Terre Mauls Car Show
George German and Ben Everett attended the automobile show in Terre Mauls Tuesday evening, reporting on exhibits and noting event details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George German
Ben, Everett
Terre, Mauls
Transfers Recorded This Week Across Marshall and Casey Lots
Names include Anna Lutz Edwand M Gard and many others. Properties change hands on Marshall Casey Cumberland and Darwin parcels with sums ranging from 1 to 9000 dollars. Land dealings list multiple spouses and buyers with modest to mid range prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Lutz
Edwand M Gard
Lot Marshall
Crumlin
C W Cornwell
New Cases Set in Circuit Court Docket
Charles L. Young sues Pittsburg Chicago Cincinnati and St Louis Railroad for trespass on the case. Oscar L. Warner guardian for Fred A. Warner sues C A Garner and Lottie Garner. Marion Drake sues Hattie Lowther for foreclosure. John Q. Clark and others sue Clara B. Hull and others for partition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Young
Pittsburg
Chicago
Cincinnati
Twelfth Annual Illinois Library Conference at Paris
The twelfth annual Illinois Regional Library Conference will be held in Paris next Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The program is described as very interesting and the Marshal Public Library will be represented at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Legion
Legion Hall
J D Mullen
C L Blundell
Paris
Illinois
Marshal
Anderson Township Man Gets Marriage License
Terre Haute Ind Feb 22 Stanley Siverly 20 Ander son township Illinois oil station operator and Luceil McClosky 18 West Terre Haute beauty operator were granted a marriage license here today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Stanley Siverly
Anderson Township
Luceil McClosky
West Terre Haute
R RA
Farmers' Day Draws About 1000 at Marshall Auto Event
The third annual Farmers Day in Marshall attracted an estimated crowd of 1000 from surrounding towns. Talks by L. Graybill, George Gass, and W. W. Merritt covered farm problems. Prizes were awarded after a noon lunch of 52 gallons coffee and 2016 sandwiches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. L. Graybill
George Gass
W. W. Merritt
Marshall Auto Sales
Monlay
Charles Blundell
American Cafe
L. B. Smith
Robinson
MoeLaughlin Coffee Company
Chicago
Marshall
C. L. Graybill
Ford Motor Company
Indianapolis
Gorgs Cass
Clark County
Masons Confer Third Degree at Danville High School
About 175 Masons attended the meeting at the high school Wednesday evening as John Brandenstein received the 8th degree from Danville Consistory members. Delegations from Danville and neighboring towns, plus county officers J C Brydon J M Foreman A A Athey and Harry C Leggett attended. Refreshments followed at the American Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brandenstein
Danville
Paris
Robinson, Casey
Martinsville
West Union
Dennison
J. C. Brydon
J M Foreman
Casey
A. A. Athey
Robinson
Marshall Team in Class A at District Tournament
Paris HL February 17 Superintendent John Moss announced the Class A district tourney set for Paris high school gym March 10 11 12 with participants Paris Marshall Oakland Newman Westfield and Chrisman. Class B squads include Kansas Sidell Ridgefarm Hume Metcalf Brocton and Redmon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
John Moss
C. W. Whitten
de Kalb
Ilinois
Paris High School
Marshall
Oakland
Newman
Westfield
Chrisman
Kansas
Sidell
Ridgefarm
Hume
Metcalf
Brocton
Redmon
Willy-Overland Dealer Showcases Washington Birthday Window
Albert Sockler Willys-Overland dealer displays a Washington birthday window scene this week. The window features an Overland coupe fenced in, a Washington portrait draped with flags, bunting, small flags, and a hatchet in a tree stump beside the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Sockler
Willys-Overland
Washington
Martinsville Marriage Licenses Reported
A list of marriage license filings includes Hackney and Antrey both in Martinsville with fees of $1 and $2 respectively. Other names include McVay 24 of Terre Heute, Tosa Aevoll, Lea Warren, Dor bthy M. Jatkeoa 20 Robinson, and additional entries showing parties and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BH. Hackney
Martinsville
Bella
As. Antrey
Jim. McVay
Terre Heute
Tosa
Aevoll
Bywens Esnte
Lea Warren
Novingon
Dor
M. Jatkeoa
Robinson
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Montana
Senate
Christ
America
Myrtle Huddleston
California
Catalina Channel
Bernard Shaw
France
Lege
Westinghouse
Space
Vega
Europe
Mershall
John Cae Awent
Cceaape
Mattoon Church
Prof. Garvey
Prof . R. Colbert
Coldren
St. Elmo
Chas. Hanatzar
Mickie
Commerce Band
Marshall Rotary
Nell F. Garvey
Legion Plans
John Weir
John Gaultney
Pdaniel Spittler
W C Turner
M. R Adkisson
Beaver
Turner
Arnold
Lot Casey
H Goble
Stephen W Dean
Shelby Tooley
Guy Estes
Cumberland
William Saiter
Clarence F Hawker
Barbara A Horton
George Heleine
Darwin
John H Willis
Harry Hills
the Herald
George Burkett
Adam Pantle
Hurley Murphy
W. H. Rasner
J. KH. Bierbaum
W. A. Vaughn
A&a. Bush
W.V. Hogue
BR. al, Buchmer
Aaron G. Kirchnar
Hersebeltiowles
Hunt
Clarence Hunt
Hampshire
Ross Berner
Vern Finkbiner
Wabash
Billa Napier
Melrose
John Wallace
Arthur Beachout
Auburn
Ben Huffman
Cass
Graybill
Masons
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