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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1949
Page
2
The Marshall Herald outlines its mailing as second class, its business purpose to print news and guide public opinion, entertain readers, and support commerce. It declares it will not commercialize American principles and lists subscription at two dollars yearly and advertising rates of 35 cents per inch display and 10 cents per line.
Mrs. John Moore called on Mrs. Lena Artman Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Hart and Miss Mary Athey visited Aden Reynolds and family Friday afternoon. Bryce Duane Drake spent last week with his grandparents Ray Drake and daughters. Louise Arlene Judy and Delbert McCrory visited with grandparents Jess Evans Raymond Calvert Byron Jones and Fred Clatfelter Sunday at Ray Drake’s. Mrs. Iva Wilbert visited Friday with Mr. and Mrs. John Phillippe.
Mrs Maude Miller and others visited Sunday with Mrs Caroline Ledermann family. Funeral attendance included Mrs Mabel Sims and Mrs Harry Thompson at Ohio Chapel. Alvin Miller and others hosted and attended several gatherings including a watch meeting at Mill Creek church and a hospital discharge. Ralph Paulsen and wife welcomed a son on New Year’s Day.
West Union residents share weekend and holiday visits with relatives in Marshall Indianapolis Detroit Chicago York and Decatur. Local travel includes L. H. Wright Bloomington business, funeral of Mrs Harry Thompson at West Union Baptist Church, and Flossie Williams hospital stay.
Mr and Mrs Gale E Barkalow and non Dale of Dayton Ohio spent the week before Christmas with her parents Roy Barkalow and relatives Miss Getty Barkalow of Evansville spent Christmas with her parents Carrol Shaffner and family of Columbus Ohio
Families visited relatives during holidays with Mr and Mrs Hugh White and others. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Wilkey and Mrs Nora Sparks with Ora Wilkey family. Anna Mae and Berniece Wilkey joined brother Lawrence at Paris. A Liberty schoolhouse meeting drew several attendees. Sunday dinner guests were the McCollums Covichs and Shaffners with families.
A sequence of holiday meals and visits fills Homer with guests from Chicago Bentonville Martinsville Charleston and Westfield. Families including the Cline Choate Phillips Shaffner Stephen and Beabout host relatives and friends for dinners and New Year gatherings.
Claudia and Michael were in Charleston on Sunday as guests of Mrs. Don Carpenter and Mr. Carpenter, along with Sharon and David.
A survey of caves under 48 states interests U S army and navy experts as to their wartime uses. Natural caves are mostly storage spaces due to remoteness dampness and hazardous formations. During World War II caves and mines served as shelters and storage in Asia Europe and the Mediterranean.
An analysis notes the United States uses standard gauge of 4 feet 8 1 2 inches, the world’s most common track width. It contrasts with Russia’s five-foot gauge and other regions where meter gauge is prevalent, explaining difficulties in interchanging rolling stock and necessary adaptations in bridges tunnels and stations.
The article explains finishes used in the fabric and paper industries. Specialized production finishes include pyroxylin base options and others for fabrics and oilcloth. Paper products imitating leather rely on these finishes, with census monthly statistics tracking such use.
Dr H S Krakauer of Boston New York proves a home snow melting method using a gas fired heater and hot water circulated through embedded iron coils in a 45 foot driveway. Anti freeze protects the system when idle. University of Illinois soil specialists warn lime payments save losses and poorer yields though.
The Farm Bureau notes contributions totaling 140 029 63 toward a 1 million dollar 10 year fund for 4-H camping. Funds support the State Memorial Camp near Monticello and Camp Shawa- was- see near Kankakee with plans to aid two additional district sites.
A Whiteside County dairy farmer reduced grain use by about 100 pounds daily after feeding to milk production. University of Illinois extension dairyman C S Rhode notes the herd of 16 cows saved nearly a ton and a half of grain per month, worth about 156 dollars. Free copies of feeding guidance are available from the Farm Adviser at Urbana.
Two tons of apples were peeled and checked this season in a University foods lab to assess handling methods, quality, and consumer cost. The study tests 27 samples from states like Illinois and Wisconsin, recording cost, variety, grade, and store type, then processing apples for texture flavor and sauce.
For women seeking the latest in family living ideas the Farm Home Week features a program on improved home management nutrition and household crafts. Prominent speakers address homemaking tasks and modern methods.
Illinois Rural Youth members open the Farm and Home Week at the University of Illinois College of Agriculture in Urbana from January 31 to February 3. The day starts at 9 00 a m with registration at Gregory Hall followed by a song fest and activity announcements. Lester W will discuss Marriage is a Human Relationship.
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