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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1956
Page
1
A robbery occurred at Macey Hardware at noon on a Wednesday when Burns Dixon was away. One accomplice distracted the clerk for a cake pan while a second thief entered the room and stole cash and checks from the safe. About $192 in cash and $134 in checks were taken. Dixon had prepared the funds for bank deposit and placed them in the safe.
Ernest D Hughes 65 a Clark County native died December 28 1955 at his Skokie home He was survived by widow Myrtle Hizer two sons Jerome and Donald and one granddaughter Burial followed at Saints Cemetery Des Plaines Illinois He was longtime with Bell and Howell and ran Hughes News Service funeral arrangements notes by local committee members.
Herman Miller and his daughter Stephanie left Terre Haute for Chicago by plane then Delta to Miami. They planned to reach San Juan by Thursday night for a wedding likely this Sunday with Alc William Dixon of Marshak, stationed at Ramey Air Force Base.
The list shows several marriage licenses issued for young couples in Indiana and nearby Illinois. Names include Clarence Lindley and Martha Campbell in West Terre Haute, Ronald King and Sharon Reeds in Martinsville, Charles Wright and Ann Bartley in Marshall, Dean Ellington and Winifred Clement in Martinsville, Edward Cannady and Lois Draper in West York, Clyde Pine and Linda Huey in Marshall, and Daniel Collins and Nancy Reynolds in Champaign.
A barn on the Lloyd Pulver farm just north of Marshall burned Wednesday around 2:30 PM. Eight tons of hay and other articles were lost. some insurance was reported. Dennis Reedy underwent tonsil removal at Union Hospital on Wednesday.
Tom Drummond retires on December 31 after 26 years with the Clark County Farm Bureau serving as director and organization director. He helped grow the Farm Bureau, aided planning for Clark Service Company, and helped establish business locations at 1317 and 1318 Maple Street in Marshall.
The Christian Service Guild of Zion Emmanuel churches met Friday evening at Mrs. Hannah Arbuckle's home. Members and guests attended with refreshments served. The February meeting is planned for the home of Mrs. Prudence Payne.
Miss Betty Ann Stewart daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Stewart Tolano Illinois and William Zachary son of Mr and Mrs Martin Zachary Scottsburg Indiana married in a home ceremony at 2 30 p m Saturday Rev Sam Davis officiated at an altar of white and yellow chrysanthemums The bride wore ivory taffeta with seed pearls and rhinestones Her sister Beverly was maid of honor Roy Van Meter served as best man A reception followed at 50 East Springfield Champaign Illinois The couple will reside in Louisville Kentucky where he works for Foods Service Equipment and Supply Co Mrs Zachary is a granddaughter of Mrs Marie Kile Marshall She worked at Velsicol Corporation and was the first honored queen of Bethel No 85 IOJD.
Mary Ann McNulty daughter of Mrs Lucille McNulty of Marshall is in Union Hospital Terre Haute recovering from an appendectomy. Room 414.
The Junior Woman's Club met at the high school on Monday January 2 with president Connie Richardson presiding. Plans for an early style show and card party were discussed and a display of hobbies and collections was highlighted by members Elaine Smitley Agnes Welsh Rosemary Broaiting Connie Richardson Tom Mary Bings Rose Guiasio Dorothy Prevo Helen Tingley Agnes Miller Katie Geheb Wanda Spittler and Phyllis Prufett. Refreshments were served at the close by Loretta Polish Evelyn Burgett and Kitty Taihoff.
The Fifteenth Annual Science Talent Search, run by Science Clubs of America and Science Service, offers Washington trips and substantial scholarships, including Westinghouse Grand Scholarships of 2800 and 2000, plus 400 and 3000 in additional awards. Ralph Rose's preliminary report on a Van de Graaff generator is highlighted among recent entries from Illinois and other states.
The Marshall area police report lists Eldon Hoggatt of Staunton Indiana fined 11.40 for running a stop sign. Tommy Boldner of Gary Indiana cited for speeding. Woodie Ferris of Marshall cited for disorderly conduct and resisting an officer, fined 100 and ten days in Clark County jail. Hugh Coan of Gary Indiana speeding 11.40. Luther Thompson of White Water Michigan speeding 11.40. Jerry Waller of Marshall running a top sign fined 19.40. W H Crossley returned home from Memphis after a visit and marks his 91st birthday as a notable milestone.
A list shows Everett Cooper of Wabash and Jennie Thompson of Wabash to Teresa Hill of West Union. John Lowe of West Union to Edward Allen of Wabash. Melvin Claypool of Marshall to Nellie Sinclair of Parker. Henry J. Myers of Terre Haute to Jennie Rhodes of Darwin. A baby boy greeted Fred Bartlett’s household as well. Ray Burkybile and Lil Walls spent New Year at Rev. Elijah Wesley’s. Jamez Martin and wife planned a three week Canadian Texas trip. Local youths gather to celebrate Golda’s seventeenth birthday with games and music at Sam E.’s home. Robert Stevens and wife welcomed a baby boy this morning. Ruth Weaver visits grandparents L. F. Weaver and wife and heads to Arkansas for the upcoming school break.
Thirty years ago 1926 marriage licenses list John C. Carrell 38 Ruth Outright 32 and John R Hellene 18 Darwin to Flee Whitkanack 19. Westfield hosts golden wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Samuel Spellering. Arnold Herring Dennison weds Edna Flowers Marshall with Rev D T Black officiating. Otto Taubeneck Blooming ton to Gladys Allison Chicago wedding in Chicago. Allison formerly a Marshall music teacher. Crumlin Wabash announces birth of baby girl. Frank Tingley Wabash announces birth of Rosanna Lee. Christmas Day Mrs I H Scott 63 dies near the viaduct on Chicago road. survivors include husband and four children.
Twenty Years Ago 1936 marriage license notices report John Hires 22 and Sallie Cahoon 21 from Casey with Kenneth Maggart 22 of Marshall and Hazel Willoughby 19 of Redman. A Mrs Ben T Baird injury details a fall on icy steps breaking her left arm. Louise Plaster, University of Illinois student, earned a Master of Science in Zoology. Charles T and Will English marked their birth anniversaries with a Sunday dinner at the English home. Ora Fox hosted a combined dinner on December 29 for Fox family 50th birthday and Lester Foxs 5th wedding anniversary.
Marriage licenses show Rexford Whitaun 21 Westfield with Maude T Herring ton 18 Kansas Ill. Delbert Napier 21 Martinsville with Edith Shotts 18 Martinsville. Robert E Hutchings 19 Marshall with Mary Margaret Miller 18 Marshall. Mr and Mrs Ralph Warren Prevo listed.
A Lincoln Stanfield, 44, of Kansas Illinois announces candidacy for the 51st State Representative District. A farmer and Edgar County native he has served as Deputy County Clerk, County Treasurer, Kansas Village Trustee and is a Kansas Fire Department member. He backs home rule for better government.
Lewis Kendall 84 died Wednesday afternoon at St. Anthony's Hospital. Survived by wife Mary and daughter Mrs Sherman Liffick of Terre Haute. Body to Moore Funeral Home with services today at 2:00 p.m. Rev H J Kemp to officiate. Burial in Livingston Cemetery.
Wm T and Nellie Z Sinclair transfer lands in Randall's subdivision to Clayton and Lola Buckner for 1.06 85. Clara Brown transfers sections 5 and 32 in townships 9 and 14 to Edna Forrester for 2.10 Mitchell and others transfer section 33 township 10 range 11 to Arthur and Myrtle Haddix for 10 Nettie Gehl transfers section 32 township 1 range 14 to Robert H and Doris V Sherwood for 2.
On December 28 at Rev H J Kemp's home Phyllis Finkbiner daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Finkbiner married A 2c Helliard Doucet son of Mr and Mrs Pete Doucet of Mermentau Louisiana The couple will reside at Rosewell New Mexico where he serves in the U S Air Force They will visit Doucet’s parents on the return trip to Walker Air Force Base
The January meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service is set for January 12 at 7 30 PM at First Methodist Church. Mrs Jack Cline presents the lesson and Mrs Fred Moore leads devotions. Mrs James Claypool chairs the hostess committee. All church ladies are invited.
Mrs. Prevo formerly Miss Dorothy Ohm, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ohm, welcomed a son weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces at Union Hospital south of Marshall. The note also mentions visits and returns of local residents Frances Pearce of St Louis and Margar et Lawhead, and Mary Phillippe returning to Chicago work. Rebecca Nicholson, wife of Thomas L Nicholson, died December 25 at age 66, survived by her companion and two sons Glenn and Roscoe.
Past Chancellor Commanders Harlan Thompson and Dean Lawrence install Launcelot Lodge No 67 Knights of Pythias officers for 1956. Eugene Thompson as Chancellor Commander Harold Noyes Vice Chancellor Wayne Pennell Prelate Warren Strohm Master of Work and others listed. Social time and refreshments follow the meeting.
The article argues homemakers, especially farm wives, should act as home fire chiefs. It notes over half of farm fires start in the farmhouse and urges checks on electric irons and cooking risks, outdoor cleaning, and keeping a extinguisher handy to prevent fires.
The W and C 8 of Snyder Church met at Dana Wells home for December with a pot luck noon meal. Rev Redman led afternoon services. readings by Joan Morgan and Blanche Taylor. roll call and minutes by Vevie Morgan. prayer by Lida Collier. gift exchange. next meeting set for Alma Hammond’s home January 11.
The Illinois Veterans' Commission asks widows of WWI veterans disqualified for pension due to income limits to apply for 1956 payments if their anticipated income falls under limits. Benefits require low income and meeting qualifications. WWII widows may qualify if the veteran was eligible for compensation at death. Local service officers assist with forms. Edgar County contact Hotel France in Paris and Clark County in Marshall provide weekday hours.
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