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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1955
Page
3
The Marshall Herald lists subscription at 2.00 per year and local ad rates of 35 cents per column inch. Reader ads cost 20 cents per line with a minimum of 2 lines. Published in Marshall Illinois by Wabash Valley Printing Co with Mark Stewart as editor.
The article explains that deeds intended to transfer real estate at death often fail and pass to heirs unless a will directs otherwise. It outlines lifetime deeds, life estates with remainder, and the need for proper execution under Illinois law, recommending attorney drafting.
Charles F. Carpentier advises longer warmup and greater gaps before crossing through streets in cold weather. A stalled engine mid street risks crashes, especially on slippery surfaces. Request the new Rules of the Road booklet by writing to the Secretary of State in Springfield.
Mrs Maude Miller hosts and guests visit including Ben Strohm of Paris and Mrs Martha Booker of Marshall on Sunday. Alvin Miller Grace Blizzard and others attend at West Union with Mrs Coombes ill. Further visits include Davison Higginbotham Carpenter and Williams families. Golde Buzzard and Walter Nicol call on Friday.
Attendance at Mt. Olive Sunday school Sunday was 56. Mr and Mrs Roscoe Graham and Mr and Mrs Reid Artman and daughters visited Mrs Lena Artman and Doyle. Mrs Ray Drake called on Mrs Ruth Wells Thursday afternoon. Mrs Iva Wilbert and Douglas Nave l of Martinsville visited Thursday with Mr and Mrs Cecil Wells.
Mrs Lena Artman and son Doyle visited Saturday afternoon with her mother at Casey. Mr and Mrs Leon Dodd called on Mr and Mrs Ray Drake Wednesday morning. Miss Phyliss Misner visited last week with Mr and Mrs George Bt John at Casey. Best breeding efficiency for dairy cattle will come when cows are not bred for 60 days after calving and not before the second normal heat period.
From the Waverly Sun the piece argues rural areas curb juvenile delinquency by humane courts and human understanding. It highlights marketing as a growing field where young people can start in retailing, with strong earnings and advancement, while stressing parental guidance on children’s reading choices.
Admiral Lewis S. Strauss, chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, predicts rapid use of atomic energy in agriculture will save the nation from about 13 billion dollars in annual crop losses. He cites advances in animal husbandry, wool production, and plant mutagenesis, including rust resistant oats and wilt resistant tomatoes, powered by radioisotopes and irradiation research.
A reader suggests shifting January 1 to the day after Christmas to avoid end of holiday fatigue. He notes Christmas leftovers and New Year disruptions strain households and argues February could absorb extra days. He jokes about a wife thwarting the plan and laments February’s short reign.
The article notes the instrument origin of the concertina from a Chinese mouth organ, via Russia with 19th century developments, and mentions Dick Contine as a key information source. It also covers Capitol Records releases with artists like Jane Freeman and Al Martie, highlighting the danceable boogie beat versions and chart discussions.
A University of Wisconsin veterinarian says brucellosis leptospirosis and mastitis cost cattlemen about 485 million dollars annually. The estimate highlights major impacts on dairy and beef producers and may influence policy discussions.
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