Fire damages home of Roy and Mrs Sweet in Marshall
A Friday morning blaze at the home of Mr and Mrs Roy Sweet 302 South Second street Marshall badly damaged the building. Two rooms were ruined and the rest suffered fire and water damage. Fireman Otho Murphy was cut by glass while fighting the fire. Mr Sweets was in Paris hospital undergoing surgery. Loss partly insured. Carpenters repairing the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Sweet
South Second Street
Marshall
Otho
Bill” Murphy
Sweets
Paris
Hospital News Notes From Local Clinics
Mrs Harmon Greenlee of Macon was taken to St Anthony Hospital after falling ill on Christmas. She is in room 175. H E Pendleton returned to Marshall from Union Hospital Terre Haute where he had been a patient. Mrs Woodrow Cline was admitted to Union Hospital for observation and treatment in room 517. Mrs Augusta Holmes of Dennison entered St Anthony’s for minor surgery. Mrs Walter Kirby entered Union Hospital for observation and treatment in room 334. Mrs Jackie J Washburn entered Union Hospital Sunday for surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Pendleton
Marshall
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Woodrow Cline
Augusta Holmes of
Dennison
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Sun
Walter Kirby
Jackie J. Washburn
Sypcay
Engaged: Sue Annette LeFever to John Drake Hurst
Mr and Mrs Earl C LeFever announce the engagement of their daughter Sue Annette to John Drake Hurst of Indianapolis Indiana son of Mrs Clemence Hurst of Chewelah Washington The couple both graduated from Indiana State Teachers College Ball State Teachers College and Indiana State Teachers College and are employed by the Indianapolis public school system A June wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl C.,lefever
Sue Annette
John Drake Hurst
Indianapolis
Indiana
Clemence Hurst
Chewelah
Washington
Indiana State Teachers College
Hurst
Ball State Teachers College
Indianapolis Public School System
Voices of Angels Lecture by Bish Thompson at South School
Bish Thompson, noted humorist and commentator with the Evansville Press, headlines a lecture titled Voices of Angels to be held Monday night January 13 at 7 30 at the new South School. The Women's Club sponsors the event and offers tickets from members or at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bish Thompson
Voices of Angels
New South School
Women's Club
Marshall
Thompson
Evansville Press
United States
Ernie Pyle
Burkybiles Entertain Family Christmas Day
Circuit Clerk and Mrs Ray Burkybile hosted Christmas Day with a large gathering from Casey and Champaign. Guests included multiple Burkybiles and extended family members such as Dean Burkybile, Donald, Sharon, Karen, Dale, Carolyn, Max, Mary Ann, Lois, Carl, Walter, Earl, Deanna, Donna, Hobart Burkybile, and J D Hacker and Merle Serwise with spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Burkybile
Dean Burkybile
Donald
Sharon
Karen
Ray Spittler
Harry Burkybile
Dale
Carolyn
Max
Mary Ann
Hobart Burkybile
Lois Carl
Walter
Earl
Harold Willams
Deanna
Donna
Casey
J. D. Hacker
Merle Serwise
Champaign
Marriage Licenses Granted in Local County Clerk Records
William J. Anderson of Columbia Missouri and Joella E Brewer of Casey Illinois. George F Barkley of Marshall and Thelma Eileen Petty of Paris Illinois. Michael Spitzier of Martinsville and Carol E Henderson of Casey Illinois. Carroll Max Robertson of Martinsville and Annalee Ellington of Martinsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Anderson
Columbia
Missouri
Joella E. Brewer
Casey
Ilinois
George F. Barkley
Marshall
K. P. Installation Next Tuesday in Marshall
Marshall Knight of Pyriuas lodge will hold installation of officers next Tuesday January 7. All members are urged to attend. Charles Brandenstein, treated at Paris Hospital for a broken right hip, was moved back to Dunkel Nursing Home in Marshall Tuesday night and is improving as expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Knight
Pyriuas Lodge
Charles Brandenstein
Paris Hospital
Dunkel Nursing Home
Marshall
Pearce Seeks County Treasurer Nomination on Republican Ticket
Milo Pearce, elected Clark County sheriff in 1954, seeks the Republican nomination for county treasurer subject to the April primary. Pearce praised as a splendid sheriff and a dependable officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearce
Clark County
Milo Pearce
Willing Workers Christmas Party at Baptist Church
The Willing Workers class of the Baptist church held its annual Christmas party at teacher Gladys Buser’s home with Ermagene Kintz assisting. Estella Campbell presided. devotions by Cecile Smith. song and prayer noted. gift exchange and refreshments followed. social group Lita Cleaners and many members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Worker's
The
Baptist Church
Gladys Buser
Ermagene Kintz
Estella Campbell
Jesus
Mary Brewster
Cecile Smith
Lita Cleaners
Robert King
Etta Jared
Effie Burger
Eunice Jackson
Emma McNeil
Gladys L. Morgan
Alpha Burress
Jane Kammacher
Bertha Higginbotham
Juanita Walker
Martha Booker
County Clerk Kemp Hosts Birthday Dinner
County Clerk H J Kemp was guest of honor at a birthday dinner at his home Monday night. The group included Mr and Mrs Wallace Washburn, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Baker, Mr and Mrs Wayne Baker, Mr and Mrs Alva Janney, Mr and Mrs Alva Wells, Mrs Lena Artman, Mrs Herschel Hardway, Mr and Mrs Roy Dicker, their son and granddaughters, Mr and Mrs Joe Kemp and daughters, Mr and Mrs Charles Kemp and children, Mrs L B Lewis, Mrs Otto Clatfelter, and Miss Nellie Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H J. Kemp
Wallace Washburn
Lloyd Baker
Wayne Baker
Alva, Janney
Alva Wells
Lena Artman
Herschel Hardway
Roy Dicker
Joe Kemp
Charles Kemp
L. B. Lewis
Otto Clatfelter
Nellie Murphy
Christmas Meeting At Church Hosts Exchange
The Snyder WwW group met at the church for a Christmas gathering with Florence Etcinson as hostess. Fairy Shields and Neoma Morgan led the lesson and a gift exchange followed. Refreshments were served to listed members and guests, with the January meeting planned at Vevie Morgan's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder W. S.C. S
Florence Etcinson
Fairy Shields
Neoma Morgan
Veria Morgan
Alice Collier
Neema Morgan
Catherine Harper
Rosalie Bohn
Blanche Taylor
Davie Wells
Dollie Newport
Vevie Morgan
Recognition for Students at First Congregational Church
Last Sunday during morning worship the First Congregational Church honored students studying away from home. Recognized were Linda Kannmacher Judith Kannmacher Ann Burnett Rosemar y Buckner Judy Kirchner Dolores Maurer Edwin Daly and Robert Johns. Weekend guests included Forrest Smith Glen Fredenberger and Jim with relatives in Greenvilld Indiana. Glen Jim and Harold attended the Anderson Indiana basketball tournament. Other guests were Mrs Earl Harshberger of Huntington and Dr and Mrs RD Arford of Middletown Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Linda
Judith Kannmacher
Ann Burnett
University of Illinois
Rosemary Buckner
Indiana State
Judy Kirchner
Purdue University
Dolores Maurer
Eastern
Charleston
Edwin Daly
Yale University
Robert Johns
St. Louis
Forrest Smith
Glen Fredenberger
Jim
Greenfield, Indiana
Glen
Harold
Anderson
Indiana
Earl Harshberger
Huntington
R. D. Arford
Middletown
Interdenominational Prayer Week Set In Baptist Church
A regional observance of the Use of Prayer runs January 6 to 10 at the Baptist church with Rev. C. C. Cam hosting. Ministers from participating groups will deliver messages themed on Lord's Prayer words each evening, with Rev. H. V. Johnson organizing congregational singing and Rev. Johnson leading. Special music will accompany services aiming to deepen fellowship among Protestant churches and unite the community in spiritual renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apa
IaSa
Baptist Church
C. C. Cam
Rick
Able
Swain
Rev. Johnson
Congresstion
H. V. Johnson Johnson
Merry Sunbeam 4-H Club Campaigns For New Members
Families with eligible girls are invited to join the Merry Sunbeam 4-H Club. Mothers and girls should attend the meeting at Mrs. Washburns home at 1 30 on January 3 to learn more about the club and opportunities for belonging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark’ ‘County
Real Estate Transfers in Casey Area 1957
A series of warranty and administrator deeds record transfers by Joseph Claypool, Beryl Wilson, Claypool guardians, Artie Allred, Joseph Nelson, Clare Chrysler, Rupert, Cole, Finkbiner, Fleming, Jones, Frank Cole estate, and Baxter. Conveyed properties include multiple lots in Dulaney's First Addition to Casey and sections in townships 11 to 12, ranges 12 to 14. Consideration ranges from $1 to $4,400 with dates from March to December 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Claypool
Frederick
Erlene Claypool
Dulaney
Casey
Beryl Louise
Max Wilson
Louise Claypool
Stanley
Jerry Claypool
Artie A
Mary Allred
Loren E. Allred
Joseph E. Nelson
Harold A
Dorothy M. Hassert
Clare Chrysler
Richard
Helen Ebelmesser
C. E
Ada A. Rupert
Charles H
Frances Felkamp
F. B
Cleda C. Cole
Olaf Drake
Anna Finkbiner
Barney Hammond
Forrest
Naomi Robinson
Marshall
Frank Cole
Charles and
Rowland Gilbert
Bertha Baxter
Victor and
Wilda Baxter
Fifty Years Ago 1906 Lu Schwanecke Baby Born Sunday
A historical note recalls Lu Schwanecke and his wife becoming parents to a baby boy born on a Sunday. Other items mention a five cent show at the Pythian Theatre and local marriages and license actions.
Thieves Enter M Grabenheimer Building Steal Furs
Forty years ago in 1918 thieves burglarized the second story of the M Grabenheimer building Friday night and stole about 35 dollars worth of raw furs. Also notes include visits, wartime departures, and several marriage licenses and engagements among Marshall area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Grabenheimer
Robert Kershaw
Camp Taylor
Arthur Poorman
Atlantic
Hughes Morton
Marshall
Edna V. Batley
Vandalia
St. Mary's
Father Butler
Hurley Otho Findley
Marshall Township
Pearl Mae Buehler
Dolson
Ernest L. Brosman
Martinsville
Dessie E. McCrory
Casey
Baward
Mar
Tank Edria
Violet
Baily
Van‘aalla
Aaron Roscoe Miller
Myrtle Brawmer
Fire destroys Ohio Oil office building in Marshall
Thirty years ago in 1928 the Ohio Oil Company office on South Fifth street burned completely in an early Saturday blaze. In Terre Haute, John E. Boesiger Jr. and Miss Lillian Corban married quietly at the bride’s parents home on Sunday evening. Also announced were the births of a baby boy George Otto to Mr and Mrs James Stanfield and a baby girl to Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Oil Company
South Fifth Street
John E. Boesiger, Jr
Marshall
Lillian Corban
Terre Haute
James Stanfield
George Otto
Harry Johnson
Births Marriages and local notices in Marshall area
Twenty years ago on December 29 John Payne Hawker was born to Mr and Mrs R P Hawker of Racine Wisconsin. Laufman Forsythe of Marshall had an appendectomy at Union Hospital Terre Haute. A marriage license was issued to Charles S Inge and Marguerite Wallis both 26 of Marshall. Frank J H Foster formerly of Marshall died in Long California. Fenton Forsythe received a message to report for duty as Pullman conductor in Chicago. Oil well on Robert Robinson farm SE Marshall reached 1730 feet drilling through limestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P Hawker
Racine
Wisconsin
John Payne
Hawker
John Hawker
Marshall
Laufman Forsythe
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Charles S. Inge
Paris
Marguerite Wallis
Frank JH. Foster
Long
California
Fenton Forsythe
Chicago
Robert Robinson
Ten Years Ago News In Marshall Area
Reports from Marshall include the marriage of Maxine Bloodworth to William Lowe of Columbus Ohio, engagements for Edna Schaefer and Johnnie Douglas, and the Christmas Day marriages of Wayne Wallace to Patricia Godden and births of Terry Paul Corbin and Beverly Jo Webb. Pvt Harold Jared’s body reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Bloodworth
Marshall
Maxine
William Lowe
Columbus
Garver Frazier
Fort Ord Califoria
Monterey
Fred Schaefer
Route 1
Edna
Johnnie Douglas
Wayne Wallace
Patricia Godden
H. J. Kemp
Birtha
Paul Corbin
Terry Paul
Charles Webb
Beverly Jo
Pvt
Harold Jared
Judge Hollenbeck for County Judge
Petition notices reveal Judge John M. Hollenbeck seeks re election to County Judge for a final term. He plans to retire from public duties at term end and faces limited opposition from local Democrats while noting expanded county court powers and prior circuit court appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Hollenbeck
Hollenbeck
Judge Hollenbeck
Christmas Dinner Hosted by Mrs Hendrix in Marshall
Mary E Hendrix family celebration at Clark Center marks Christmas with fifty five attendees from Marshall Shelbyville Martinsville Casey Bis marck and surrounding areas. Grandson Jack Fasig away in San Francisco. Guests include Homer Hendrix Lloyd Hendrix Hutchings Atkis Kamacher Beachout and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Hendrix
Clark Center
Jack Fasig
San Francisco
California
Soldier Lost His Life in France Expected Back in January
A World War II casualty who lost his life in France is reported to be arriving in Marshall on Thursday, January 8, according to local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Jin Marshall Thuraday
Rainfall Record for 1957 At Marshall Area
Clarence Hawker near Marshall records 1957 rainfall by month totaling 64.50 inches. Monthly totals range from 1.70 inches in September to 12.40 inches in June, with yearly tallies for 1956 at 43.60 and 1955 at 35.30 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hawker
Marshall
Nurses Need More Teachers Says Union Hospital Official
Miss Prudence Appelman, director of nursing education at Union Hospital Terre Haute, says 1115 nursing schools nationwide need more teachers due to rising enrollments. She notes graduates require education across broader fields and emphasizes accepting applicants with teaching as their major objective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prudence Appelman
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Miss Appelman
Union Hospital School of Nursing
Deaths Mrs Clara Riley Davis 70 Native of Marshall
Mrs Clara Riley Davis age 70 died Tuesday morning in Milwaukee Wisconsin after living there 25 years She is survived by husband S M Davis two sons Eugene and Myles Riley a daughter Martha Costa a stepson James Davis and siblings Fay Wiser Mrs Mae Ray and Mrs Susie Hilbert The body rests at Moore Funeral Home with services set for 2 00 pm Saturday Rev Northan Abel officiating burial in Marshall Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Riley Davis
Marshall
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Jeff Wiser
S. M. Davis
Eugene
Myles Riley
Martha Costa
James Davis
Fay Wiser
Maie
Ray
Tryon and Shirley Engagement Announced
Mr and Mrs Raymond Tryon of route 2 West Union announce the engagement of their daughter Marjorie to Leland Shirley son of Mr and Mrs Fenton Shirley route 5 Marshall. Marjorie is in nurses training at Union hospital and Leland is a junior at Purdue University. The date has not yet been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Tryon
West Union
Marjorie
Leland Shirley
Fenton Shirley
Marshall
Miss Tryon
Union Hospital
Mr Shirley
Purdue University
Births and Christmas Gatherings Highlight Local Notices
Mr and Mrs Norris L Cline announce Walter Guy born December 16 at Union Hospital Terre Haute weighing 7 10 welcomed by brother Gordon former Winona Beltz. Sg t and Mrs Carol L Wilhoit announce fourth son James Michael born December 18 at 1015 pm weighing 7 14. Snyder M F held Christmas meeting at home of Carol Ann Linda and Robert Etchason with gift exchange and attendance listed. Also notes Christmas dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Russell Junker and Janet from several local families in Bellfountaine Denver Casey and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H Hutchison
Howard L. Hamilton
Nancy Lea
Cindy Ann
Stella Goodwin
Casey
Hamiltons
Vern Alrey
Florida
Norris L. Cline
Walter Guy
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Gordon
Cline
Winona Beltz
Carol L. Wilhoit
McEntire Court
Fort Worth
Texas
James Michael
Glen Junker
Bellfountaine
Ohio
Florence White
Denver
Colorado
Wayne Tingley
Fenton Fraker
Jack
Robert Fraker
Rolland Junker
Phillip
Phillip Junker
Russell Junker
Janet
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Sweet Home
Hospital News
K. P
Willing Workers
Kemp
Merry Sunbeam
MEMBI
Celal
Lu Schwanecke
Pythian Theatre
Roy Goodwin
Caney
Stella Low
Sylvester Perisho
Parker Township
Ada Short
George T. “Hodson
Wabash
Homer Hendrix
Ivan Veach
Lloyd Hendrix
Billy and
Woodrow Hendrix
Tommy
Bob Bennett
Robert
Sally
Harold Hendrix
Debra
Darlene
Jon David
Harold Claypool
Ann Lee
Russell Hutchings
Leon
Shelbyville
Fred Atkison
Charles
Norma
Effingham
Carroll Kammacher
Marilyn
Nadine
Jon
Lowell
Harold Beachout
Judy
Jerry
Dean Hendrix
Susie
Mike
Bismarck
Ralph Murphy
St. Elmo
Chester Higginbotham
Billy Dale
Terry Wayne
Albert Bair
New Richmond
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