Christmas gatherings mark family ties across Indiana towns
A long round of Christmas visits noted relatives from Plymouth, Toursville, St Francesville, Sullivan, Anderson, Chicago and Denver. Weddings included Rose Chapman and Richard Ewbank at Trinity Church as Wayne and Mary Jo Enbank stood as attendants. The bride works at Ideal Telephone. groom closes his senior year at the University of Illinois and they plan to reside at 715 N 6th St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose” Chapman
Richard Ewbank
Trinity Church
I. E. Vanney
Lois Jones
Max Melton
Wayne
Mary Jo Enbank
University of Ilinois
Ideal Telephone Office
N. 6Th St
New Books in the Library Feature Wide Range of Titles
The library announces new adult fiction including The Good Spirit of Laurel Ridge by Stuart and Lincoln McKeever by Lipsky, plus non fiction such as Life is Worth Living by Sheen and Fire in the Ashes by White. Juvenile selections include Arabian Nights Journey Cake Ho! by Sawyer and Brighty of the Grand Canyon by Gilbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Ridge
Stuart
Stout
Asch
Bemelmans
Haven
Slaughter
Lincoln McKeever
Lipsky
Christ
Marshall
Warding
Sheen
Fisher
Qoarsler
White
Sawyer
Danny’ Lick
Davis
Love
Laurie
Cavanna
Hjelgaard
Britain
Grand Canyon
Gilbert
War- 300
Robin
Dana
Entertains to Supper for Paula Spires Birthday
Mr and Mrs Floyd Cooper hosted a birthday supper at their home on December 26 honoring granddaughter Paula Jane Spires turning three. Attending were Mrs Maude Perisho Mrs Laura Cooper Mrs Hattie Spires Mr and Mrs Mra Paul Spires and Norman Edwin along with the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Cooper
Paula Jane Spires
Maude Perisho
Laura Cooper
Hattie Spires
Paul Spires
Norman Edwin
Paula Spires
Elephant family members in Americas listed
Four elephants named mastodon mammoth Columbian and imperial were once found in North and South America. The imperial was largest, reaching a height of 13% feet, with a diet including soybean oil meal and mineral mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
South America
Time saved by slow driving and risk in travel
A Morristown World reader column muses on hitchhiking and speed limits, arguing that rushing to shave minutes rarely pays off and urging caution before weekend travel. It contrasts a South Dakota reader's math on travel time with a warning about taking chances on the road. A Suburban Press note warns of enduring cross border ill will from unilateral misunderstandings, stressing amiable ties with Canada amid occasional friction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morristown
McIntosh
South Dakota
Surburban
Harpens
Canada
United States
Touret I Seton
Doctor Jimmy and Jane Keep Faith in Hard Times
In a rural tale, Jane supports Doctor Jimmy as he tends patients, emergency calls, and injured animals while dreaming of a clinic. A car crash injures his arm but he insists on continuing care. A legacy funds a future hospital, with Jimmy shaping a clinic offering care for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Jimmy
George Snetcher
George Ie
Minnie Lacey
Lissle Stokes
Lissie
Bascom
Vastumas
Mall
The American Legion Post 90 Membership Drive
In Clark County Post No 90 the American Legion highlights its nationwide reach with 2,775,765 members in 17,249 posts, aiding veterans and families. It promotes citizenship, education benefits, youth programs, and veteran support while urging renewal or joining, with details for joining Marshall Illinois and meeting nights.
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United States
Stara and Stripes
American Legion
Legion
Thesg
Lbil Sf
guThe American Legion
Seay
ORB
Aequot
The
Army
Navy, Marine Upe
Coast’Guard of the
Clark County
Post No-90
Post No. 90
W. E
Uhlir
Beécit
Marshall
Clark
Evening classes for agriculture and home economics continue
Adult classes in agriculture and home economics remain in progress with weekly Monday 7 30 pm sessions inviting all attendees. Due to a scheduling conflict January 11 meetings moved to Tuesday January 12. Next two meetings set for Monday January 4 and Tuesday January 12.
Revival Services at Brick Methodist Church Start Tonight
On Sunday January 10 revival services begin at Brick Methodist Church led by evangelist William C. Kennedy. Located two miles east and one mile north then one mile east of West Union, the church is pastored by Clarence Hays. Services run nightly at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brick Methodist Church
William C. Kennedy
West Union
Clarence Hays
Jolly Homemakers Club December Meeting Recap
The Jolly Homemakers Club met at Mrs. Pansy Weger's home for an all day December gathering with Mrs. Hes ter Phillips assisting. A noon dinner, Christmas decor, a 1:30 pm start led by President Dorothy Davidson, carols, poetry and verse readings, a gift exchange, Mystery Pals reveal, new names chosen, and a grab bag exchange completed the festive event with members Alma Reely Ella Burger Margaret Beachout Lillian Burkybile Jean Butcher Wilma Burkybile Clara Bertram Dorothy Davidson Ethel Fraker Hazel Hurst Mona Kelley Mabel Lowry Della Payne Martha Beacer Etta Shaffner Vadam Shaffner Mae Shade Anna A Veach Wandalee Veach present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Homemakers Club
Pansy Weger
Hester Phillips
Dorothy Davison
Wandalee- Veach
Wilma Burkybile
Alma Reely
Clara Bertram
Dorothy Davidson
Ethel Fraker
Hazel Hurst
Sunshine Club elects new officers for 1954 meeting
The Sunshine Club met at Edith Bruner's home on December 23 for a noon dinner. Edith Bruner read Psalm 23, Tillie Pruitt led prayer, and sixteen members answered roll. New officers named: Gertie Scott president Clara Mae Anacker vice president Anna Mott secretary treasurer. Cards sent to ill Mrs. Josie Montgomery and Mrs. Eliza Ferris. Next meeting January 27 1954 in the Christian church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Edith Bruner
Tillie Pruitt
Gertie Scott
Clara Mae Anacker
Anna Mott
Josie "Montgomery
Eliza Ferris
Christian Church
Jeastt Claypool
Nursing Careers Rise for Women Says Union Hospital
Ellen R K Church administrator at Union hospital predicts nurse demand will grow for the next twenty years as Census Bureau estimates show U S population rising from 160 million. About 50 000 additional professional nurses could find jobs if more educated. The Union hospital school of nursing offers both three year and four year programs to prepare young women for these opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen RK. Church
Union Hospital
Census Bureau
U. S
T B Seal Sale Still On to Fight Tuberculosis
The Tuberculosis association campaign continues for donations. Mail contributions to Miss Mattie Welsh at 815 Spruce Street Marshall IL, as the treasurer urges prompt support. Also notes that good flock management controls coccidiosis in chickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Welsh
Spruce Street
Marshall, IL
T.B. Association
Book Review at Marshal Public Library
The Public Library and Library Club of the Schools host a weekly book review for first and second grade children. Every Friday afternoon at 4 00 beginning in January Mrs Charles Bush trains junior high and high school students to perform the reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Library
Library Clu
Charles Bush
Library Club
Lodge to Install Officers in Knights of Pythias
Marshall Lodge No. 67 Knights of Pythias will hold officer installations next Tuesday night January 5. All knights are urged to attend and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Lodge
Pythias
Birthday thanks from Mrs Tennie McConnell
Mrs Tennie McConnell expresses gratitude for the lovely birthday cards received from friends. The note preserves a warm, personal sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennie McConnell
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Plymouth
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Debra
Toursville
J. T.“ Vanwey
Larry
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Glenn Barrett
Gene Barrett
Sullivan, Iir
James Craig
Anderson, Ind
Clyde Barrett
Chicago
Douglas’ Barrett
Robert Barrett
George W. Kasserman
Denver
Colorado
Newton
John Kasserman
Bessie O'Neal
Fred McCarty
Rose
Orville Nightlinger
Roy Gillie
St. Bernice, Indiana
Ted Craig
Ti- Ganapolis
Ceapacy
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Bertha Davis of
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J. L. Pellum
Chester Moore
Terre Haute
Ant
Floyd Moore
Genevieve Perkins
Song
C. W. Perkins
O. L. Gurley
Janet
Harlan Wieland
Oakland
Walter Volkers
Mrs
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Flat Rock
Orville’ Nightlinger
Dren
Cuantory Hare
Rove Scone
And
Fred McCarty Sind Rose
Martha “Ann Gillie
St. Bernice, Ind
Rose McCarty
Jesse Kile
Karen
Robert Matson
Beecher City
Martha Ann Gillie
Chapman
Ewbank
Mayor McGup
John Epnace
Libby Caddell
Mali
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Washington, D.C
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County of
Board of Supervisors
Francis Staub
Douglas
Orange
Casimer Trefz
Dolson
W. C. Stepp
Kemp Gierk
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