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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1926
Page
8
Announcement of Millard Hedrick as a candidate for Clark County sheriff subject to Republican primary approval on Tuesday April 13 1926.
In Days Gone By John Durell offers broom corn and broom making at wholesale and retail. Absent-Orlando Legore left for New Orleans last week. Miss Frozzy Lockard remains East Ada Ewalt in Ohio. Mrs Payne and family spent Christmas with her sister. In Paris J W Wilkin T J Gowen S S Whitehead and Hubert Benedict Jr started for Springfield on Monday. the first three have Supreme Court cases and Benedict as a grand juror. Kovtradtey of Springfield spent several days in the city last week. Miss Sallie and Mr Waithe holidayed with friends here. Miss Eva Nora returned from two weeks in Ibmanap vis. Rupert of Martinsville Par became a citizen here.
Fred Fowler of Route 1 West Union writes from aboard USS Oklahoma about a Pacific voyage to Melbourne and Wellington, sea life, encounters with locals, and stops at Pago Pago Honolulu and San Pedro. He notes transfers to relief ship and plans for Panama cruise February to April.
Melvin Claypool and Nellie Sinclair were married Sunday at the bride’s parents home in Parker township with Rev. F W Moore officiating. The bride is praised as estimable and suited to be a good partner. the groom works with his father John Claypool in local business. They will reside in the city.
Ten years ago oil traded higher with Illinois crude at 147 dollars per barrel, a level never before seen. A cheerful mischief shower honored Mr John Howard Simon on a recent marriage, featuring pink and white decor and a heart shaped ice cream. House guests Miss Hamman of Decatur assisted in the dining room as Mrs Edith Cule and son Richard plan a Melbourne Florida stay with Mrs John J. Lee. The piece notes local flood concerns and social scenes around the event.
A fragmentary church note reflects a sermon theme urging diligence in service with the line Come to those who work. The text suggests a religious instruction or exhortation within a worship setting.
The article outlines church services at the Methodist church led by Pastor Howard Leagh with morning and evening worships, a Sunday school start, and Epworth League activities. A Week of Prayer features daily meditations and musical performances by soloists and the Brights Male Chorus, with Mrs. Baker and Herbert Sisson connected to leagues.
Bible school begins at 9 30 a m with preaching at 10 45 a m. Theme The Program of Life. Junior Endeavor at 11 00 a m. Senior Society at 6 00 p m. Preaching at 7 00 p m Theme How to be Successful in 1926. Ladies Aid Wednesday afternoon. Prayer meeting 7 00 p m. Choir rehearsal Friday at Brother Russell Craigs home.
Baptist Reverend Coombs will preach at 10 45 each second and fourth Sunday. Sunday school starts at 9 30. Prayer meeting is on Wednesday evening at 7 30 every week.
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