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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1952
Page
1
Carter Oil Co reports two wells on Fraham and Gard lands west of Marshall were dry and abandoned after drilling to 2607 and about 2500 feet. A third well on the Lowell land two miles NW of Marshall has started with cable tools and will take a month or more to drill given current weather.
C. W. Goekler who ran a grocery at 414 Plum Street Marshall has sold the stock and building to Chester Simpson of Brazil Indiana and took possession on Tuesday January 1. He plans a family visit to Corpus Christi Texas then California and later to Hector Minnesota to see his son Elder Harry.
The Clark County Fair Association will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday night January 9 at 7 30 in the Court House. Fred Huffington secretary will present a financial report. Four board members will be elected and plans for the 1952 fairs discussed. All members are urged to attend.
Gene's Jewelers of Marshall clinched first place and a $500 prize as the bowling tourney concluded Sunday night in Terre Haute. Their high team total led the event in the second week, with no other squad able to overtake the margin.
Dr Milton Dickens former Marshall resident and USC professor spent holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs A O Dickens now living in Mattoon His daughter will enter USC this fall and his son is in Korea He attended the Speech Association of America convention in Chicago before returning to his Los Angeles home at 1588 West 48th Street
Mr and Mrs Dean Fox of route 2 Marshall reported a thief took their Santa Claus and reindeer from their decorated mailbox while they visited Michigan City Indiana. They express hope the thief enjoys their loot.
The Clark County Sportsman Club schedules its first meeting for 1952 at the Court House on Monday night January 7 at 7 30. Attendance is urged for an important gathering.
Mr and Mrs Harold Cooper announce the birth of a 6 pound 1 ounce boy at St Anthony Hospital December 20. They name him William Robert. Mr and Mrs Velda Johnson of Broken Arrow Oklahoma announce the birth of a 7 pound 8 ounce girl named Vickie Elaine December 31. Mrs Johnson is the former Helen Rayhel.
Clifford D. Howell 26 of Marshall and Dorothy Jake Garwood 26 of Marshall with Wayne R. Maurer 24 and Virginia L. Ferris 18 of Marshall linked to the case. Wayne H. Goodwin 21 of Decatur and Katherine L. Wendel 18 of Decatur also involved.
Mr and Mrs Charles Low of north of Marshall report their son Seaman Second Class Harold R Low was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash near San Diego California on December 16 He trained at Great Lakes and since May served aboard the U S S John A Bale stationed in San Diego He is slowly recovering at the San Diego Naval Hospital
Genevieve Holmes and David Leroy Switzer wed Christmas Eve at 7 in front of the bride’s home Christmas tree. Rev. Walter Volkers officiated candle light vows with Harold Holmes as best man and Erma Sweitzer as bridesmaid. The couple plans to reside with the bride’s parents in Marshall.
The First Methodist church of Marshall along with the Marshall and Dennison Circuits will launch a spiritual life mission January 6 to 11 with nightly sermons and home visits. Guests include Rev. Walter M Theobald of Sullivan Illinois at Marshall. Services start 730 PM at each church with invitations to all residents.
Miss Virginia Lee Ferris wed Wayne R Maurer in a double ring ceremony at First Methodist Church. Rev. Eugene Stauffer officiated as white satin gowns, lace veils, and floral arrangements highlighted the service. The couple, Marshall High School graduates, plan a home at 515 North 7th Street after a short wedding trip.
Miss Mattie Welsh hosted the Friendly class of the Methodist church on Tuesday evening with assistants Mrs. Everett Seed and Mrs. Walter Craig. A farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. James Conover moving to Wilmington Delaware was given with many attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Prevo Jr and the Meehling and Irving families.
The message asserts Truman has taxed heavily, claiming tax collection exceeds prior eras and amounts to about 32 percent of national income. It argues taxpayers earners work two months annually for the Democrat administration and urges voters to turn the rascals out at the ballot box.
Mr and Mrs James M Turner of 893 North Sixth Street Marshall observe fifty years of marriage with a Christmas day celebration at home. Twenty nine close relatives attended as a three tier cake with a miniature couple topped the table and yellow chrysanthemum decor filled the house. Attendees included Wayne Turner and three children in Marshall and relatives from Indianapolis Carmi Frankfort California and Marshall.
Darwin township supervisor Jgohn E. Bush, 69, was found dead in his car in the garage at his home Sunday evening. Coroner H. E. Swinford ruled accidental death from carbon monoxide poisoning. Bush leaves a widow Laura and three children, with funeral services at Darwin Church conducted by Rev. Eu Stauffer and burial in Darwin cemetery.
The record lists multiple warranty and quit claim deeds transferring property in various townships and sections dated late December 1951 and early January 1952, including parcels in Marshall Martinsville Casey and Westfield. It also notes the W S W S of Zion and Emmanuel churches meeting at Clara Miller’s home on December 27 with a devotional and a business session.
The marriage of Miss Dorothy Jane Garwood daughter of Mr and Mrs William Garwood of Marshall and Staff Sergeant Clifford Dale Howell son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Howell of Washington Illinois was solemnized Friday at 2 00 PM in Marshall First Methodist Church. Captain Robert L Jones chaplain at Reese Air Force Base Lubbock Texas assisted by Rev Eugene Stauffer The couple left for Williams Air Force Base near Phoenix Arizona where they will reside.
In Days Gone By notes report the birth of twins to Adam Haddix and his wife of Darwin last week. The piece also mentions the Milk Condensary Co starting business, a local revival by Rev. W A Fuson, a horse injury in Wabash Township, and marriage licenses issued in Melrose Casey and Dolson with several other local couples listed.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Norman Bennett 40 years ago in 1912. Marriage licenses were issued to Clarence Walker and Letitia Murphy Ada Caypool John Neidigh Rosa Shanks and John H Francis. Esther Hurst hosted a slumber party for her girl friends. Harl Mitchell returned to Indiana University after holiday. Esse Sheppard hosted a casual cards and taffy pull gathering for friends.
Marriage licenses list six couples from Marshall Darwin Martinsville and West Union areas with ages from 18 to 45. West Union notes sailor Fred Gard recently discharged from Great Lakes naval training station. Mr and Mrs Como Murphy announce the birth of a 9 pound daughter Virginia Diana born January 2.
Twenty years 1932 marriage licenses listed for Alonzo Carr and Beulah Anderson both of Casey Floyd C Matheny Casey Velma Burnett Ramsey Glenn Applegate both of Casey Pauline Deverick Casey. Mr and Mrs B Miller Efingham purchased the Marshall House and took possession Tuesday. Booth Poorman formerly of Marshall and Miss Elizabeth Hood of Chicago Heights were married Tuesday afternoon.
Charles D Mattis and Miss Doro thy Ellen Michael daughter of Van B Michael announce their marriage on December 4 at Central Methodist church in St Louis. Mr and Mrs Dale Shaner of Marshall announce birth of daughter Sharon at Union Hospital Terre Haute last week.
The Marshall Ministerial Association sponsors a week of prayer services for Marshall. The event runs Monday evening January 14 through Friday each evening. A full speakers list and host churches will be published in next week’s issue.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet at Mrs Earl Ellshoff's home on Friday January 4 at 7 30 p m A planned program promises an interesting and enjoyable evening.
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