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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1960
Page
3
Mrs Une Jeyce of Hamilton Michigan recalls six years ago when neighbors were friends, and now distant. She describes her father inviting company, rotting wine logs lit by lanterns, and children playing by firelight as the community changed and older youths seek money for travel and entertainment.
Capitol highlights new long term signings for June Christy and Dean Bilades plus Elvis Judy Garland and Martin. Elvis return looms as talk of opera reach and a Rainbow comeback for Judy Garland. Capitol’s Songs for an Evening at Home album features Gordon MacRae with a hit list of standards and Meredith MacRae.
A string of social visits listed Tuesday and Sunday as Mia and Lida Collier joined Miss Alice Collier of Bnyder and Robert Shotts of Marshalls for Christmas dinner with Mr and Mrs Marion Garner and Mrs Carol Hall. Annetta Hollenbeck spent Christmas Day with Bert Joy and Dick Flinn families in West Terre Haute. P M White hosted turkey dinner with Marion White, Cecil White, Kenneth Bridwell, Herman Marrs, and others from Indianapolis Paris and more.
Mr. and Mrs. Johns hosted Christmas dinner with family. Orville Taylor joined a Marshall family dinner at Walter Kirby’s home. Winford Taylor and Daryl celebrated in Terre Haute with Geneva Kirby’s family. Numerous couples and relatives shared meals in Marshall and nearby towns including Indianapolis and Paris as part of holiday gatherings.
Mary ignores Cynthis warning and accepts a ruse by the mayor at a shoe store. A flirtatious scene unfolds as he invites her to attend a high school dance and supper, framing a planned social encounter around his speech.
A long list records Christmas visits among families in West Liberty including Harbor and Williford households. Separate item notes Lagoon-type disposal ponds to be tested for sanitation odor and capacity at University of Illinois Moorman Swine Research Farm with 21 buildings housing 1,800 hogs. Illinois poultry industry faces shifts as production trends adjust its rank in eggs turkeys broilers.
The Jolly Homemakers Club gathered December 16 at Della Payne’s home with Mabel Lowry assisting. After a pot luck dinner the group sang, pledged the flag, and heard a scripture reading from St. Luke. A grab bag exchange and gifts followed with new names drawn for next year.
A Minnesota teen seeks advice on shyness when meeting boys and at social gatherings. The piece urges facing new challenges honestly, trying despite fear, and notes adults and peers often respond with understanding rather than criticism. It encourages open dialogue through the FOR AND ABOUT TEENAGERS column.
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