Clark County Board approves rabies inspector and fund shifts
In a special session the Clark County Board appointed Dr. Harry Downey as rabies inspector with $3 per dog inoculated and named deputy inspectors. The liquor fee flow was revised to deposit licenses fees with the County Treasurer and create an Enforcement Fund. Resolutions 10 and 12 were repealed and $3000 moved from the Enforcement Fund to the Fire House Building Committee in York township and $3000 transferred to the County General Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County Board
Jupsin
Harry Downey
Martinsville
A. H. Simpson
McKellar
John D. Davis
Clark Coutty
Board of Supervisors
York Township
County General Fund
Farm Home Burns North of Jeff Davis School
The farm home of Mr and Mrs Chester Linton north of the Jeff Davis school in Auburn township burned Saturday morning about 10 o clock, damaging part of their household goods. The fire appeared to start from leaves in the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Linton
Jeff Davis
Auburn Township
Linton
Christmas Food Basket Program Huge Success
The American Legion Auxiliary and Community Christmas Fund thank contributors for cash food clothing and toys. The program delivered 56 food baskets 17 fruit and candy baskets and 124 children received toys. Thanks go to donors helpers repairers doll clothes makers and truck drivers for delivering baskets and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion Auxiliary and
Community Christmas Fund Organization
Woman's Club Antique and Hobby Show
The Marshall Woman's Club hosts an Antique and Hobby Show and Silver Tea on Thursday January 14 at 2 00 pm at the American Legion Home. Three grand prizes and ribbons for first and second in categories such as old china patterned glass colored glass clocks coins furniture handicrafts and hobbies. Exhibits may be brought to the American Legion Home Jan 14 between 9 00 am and noon with a 50 cent entry fee per exhibitor. The event is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Woman's Club
American Legion
Drivers Examination Schedule At Court House
The driver's license station will be open every Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Court House, providing the latest testing and licensing services to applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Arbuckles and Thompsons Return From Southern Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Arbuckle and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Thompson along with Janice of West Union returned Friday from a Southern tour. They visited eleven states and stayed with their uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Claude Ranney in Tampa Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershel Arbuckle
Dean Thompson
Janice
West Union
South
Claude Ranney
Tampa
Florida
Kemp Family Reunited After Navy Station in Puerto Rico
Mr and Mrs Charles ot Kemp and their two children Charles Robert and Patricia Christine arrived in New York after he had been stationed in Puerto Rico with the navy. Charles was sent to a New York naval hospital for treatment while Mrs Kemp and the children joined relatives at the home of Mrs Kemp's parents near Clinton Indiana. The party drove a car from New York and were visited Wednesday night by County Clerk and Mrs H J Kemp and Mr and Mrs Faris Sweet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ot Kemp
Puerto Rico
Charles 4
Navy
New York
Charles
New York Naval Hospital
Real Estate Transfers From 1953 to 1954 in Marshall Area
A series of warranty and quit claim deeds record transfers involving John W. Strong Gretna W to Macke Everett Nancy. Carter Newlin to Delmar Joan Newlin. Daniel H Daisy Ellington to Emery Glenn Van Fleet. E P Gertrude Daly to Andy Sanders. Carmen E Ethel Cunningham to Robert Ardath Fogelsanger. Mary A H Attebury to Raymond Lillian Jacobs. W J Laura Goben to Charles Goben. city of Martinsville to Martinsville Post No 515 American Legion. Robert R Sellars to Golda Sellars. Henry C Bohn to Kenneth H Wells. F B Cleda C Cole to Laufman Mary Forsythe. Laufman Mary Forsythe to O B Florence Forsythe. Winona Norris to Frank Cole. Multiple parcels across sections and townships with values ranging from $1 to $2250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W
Gretna W. Strong
Everett
Nancy Macke
Warren ‘Scholfield
Archer
Carter Newlin
Delmar
Joan Newlin
Daniel H
Daisy Ellington
Emery
Glenn van Fleet
E. P
Gertrude Daly
Andy Sanders
Dulaney
Marshall
Carmen E
Ethel E. Cunningham
Robert_C
Ardath H. Fogelsanger
Mary
A. H. Attebury
Raymond
Lillian Jacobs
W. J
Laura J. Goben
Charles’ W. Goben
Dulaneys
Addithon
Casey
Fipardh
Martinavilles
Martinsville
American, Legion
Department of Tllinois
Robert R. Sellars
Golda I. Sellars
Henry C. Bohn
Kenneth
Hileen Wells
F. B
Cleda C. Cole
Laufman
Mary Forsythe
Deaths Roy Aller Yates two day old son dies
Roy Aller Yates two day old son of Roy and Shirley Yates died Tuesday at Union Hospital. Survived by parents and paternal grandparents Herman Carroll Marshall and Harry Yates Metcalf Illinois. Body to Moore Funeral Home with funeral pending word from father in France. Clara Clark 83 dies at home route 2 Marshall. Survived by son John at home. Body to Marrs Funeral Home. Services held at Clarksville Baptist Church with Rev H J Kemp. Burial Clarksville Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Aller? Yates
Roy
Shirley ‘Yates
Union Hospital
Herman Carroll
Marshall
Harry Yates
Metcalf
Minois
Moore Funeral Home
U. S
France
Clara Clark
John
Marrs
Clarksville Baptist Church
H. J. Kemp
Clarksville Cemetery
Harold Clatfelter 62 Former Marshall Resident Dies in Evansville
Harold Clatfelter aged 62 formerly of Marshall died at his Evansville Indiana home Friday at 4 00 pm He leaves a step daughter Mrs Leon Koppler of Marshall a stepson Roland Haddix Pekin Illinois a sister Mrs Winona Norris Tomball Texas His wife Elsie preceded him in death February 28 1953 Funeral services were held Monday at 2 00 pm with Rev H J Kemp officiating Burial was in Marshall with American Legion Post 90 and Marshall Knights of Columbus assisting at graveside rites
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Clatfelter
Marshall
Evansville
Ind
Leon Koppler
Roland Haddix
Pekin
Winona Norris
Tomball
Texas
Elsie
Marrs
H. J. Kemp
Marshall Fee
American Legion Post No
Hd Marshall Knights
Woods Wilson wedding Sunday in Marshall
Miss Mary Lou Woods and Gaiushe Marshall were married at the U B Church in Marshall with Rev I E Vanney officiating. Attendants included Kenneth Wilson and Mrs Wilson as well as ushers Harry Ready and Raymond Hilia. The couple, graduates of Marshall High, plan to reside on North Sixth Street Marshall after a brief wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Woods
Gaiushe Marshall
Arnold
Lila June Morgan
Kenneth
Wilson
North Sixth Street
Marshall
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Set for January
The regular meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held on the third Monday in January, January 18. Jack Manwaring and Arnold Tyler will summarize their December Springfield meeting. Road signs under construction will be discussed in a joint session with service and civic groups. all members and interested people are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar“Bhai
Preoets
Filing Dates Governing State and County Primary
Primary set for April 13 1954 with filings opening Jan 18 in Secretary of State or County Clerk offices. Last day to file petitions Jan 25 and withdrawal of nominating petitions due by Jan 3 in the same offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Methodist Women to Meet Today at Marshall Church
The Women's Society of Christian Service of the Marshall Methodist Church will hold its regular monthly meeting this afternoon at 8 00 p m. Truman Spittler of Marshall will discuss Scientific Knowledge A Steward ship. Martha Moore and Lujean Goodwin will perform a piano duet. Mrs Heber Nash leads the devotional period. Hostesses are Mrs Emil Bennett Mrs Ralph Goekler Mrs Austin Claypool Mrs Garnet Elston and Mrs John Quick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Marshall Methodist Church
Truman Spittler
Marshall
Miss¢ Martha_Moore
Mise
Lujean Goodwin
Heber Nash
Emil Bennett
Ralph Goekler
Austin Claypool
Garnet Elston
John Quick
Miss Florence Baker Heads to Bay Pines Florida
Miss Florence Edna Baker left Thursday for Bay Pines Vets Center Florida where she expects to stay some time. She planned visits to friends in Metropolis Illinois and West Point Mississippi on her route to Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Edna Baker
Vets Center
Bay Pines
Florida
Metropolis
Ill
West Point
Mississippi
Circuit Court Casts Divorce Between Smitleys
In the circuit court a divorce case is filed by Cleo H. Smitley against Mary Jane Smitley. The action seeks the dissolution of their marriage and related relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleo H. Smitley
Mary Jane Smitley
Birth Announcements for Three New Babies
Mr and Mrs W A Pearce announce a 9 lb 3 oz son Robert Gregory born January 4 at St Anthony s hospital. Mr and Mrs Russell Macey announce an 8 lb 2 1/2 oz girl Katherine Virginia born Sunday January 3 at Irts Hospital. Mr and Mrs Dale Veach announce a 7 pound son December 31 at Union Hospital Terre Haute named Otto Lee, their second child. Mrs Veach is Wanda Lee Jelly. Mrs Veach and son returned home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Pearce
Robert Gregory
St. Anthony's Hospital
Russell Macey
Irts Hospital
Katherine Virginia
Dale Veach
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Otto Lee
Veach
Wanda Leeielly
Fifty Years Ago Events and Personal Notes
In days gone by a dinner at George's home honored J M Green and Win Johnson. A death shocked Marshall as Miss Anna Marvin died at her York township home. Mrs John Black hosted a double birthday dinner for her husband and Ross Warriner. Craig entertained friends at his mother's home with music and relics from Cuba and Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ees Gane
Henry
Slueser
George
J. M. Green
Win
Johnson
Marshall
Anna
Marvin
York’ Township
William Marvin -Arid
John Kes Black
Ross Warriner
Cuba
Japan
Fred Bush
Emma
Clara Prevo
Emma France
de’ Roberts
Vivie Craig
Maryin
Ingle Carrol Craig
Multiple births and deaths mark Clark county notes
Christmas and New Year births are listed for Warren Green Chris Imle and Homer Guinnip families. Mary Mayer aged 84 dies at Michigan Avenue home after long illness. Orville Hildridge buried in Prantap cemetery. Local couples Justin Chenoweth and Gertrude Clements wed at West Union Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea A
Warren Green
Chris Imle
Homer Guinnip
Camirs
Mary Mayer
City
Busic
Prantap
Florence Whitlock
Fred Hestlett
Ralph Bartletton
Clark County
Justin Chenoweth
William Chenoweth
York Township
Gertrude Clements
Stella Clements
West York
Baptist Church
West Union
Marriage Licenses and Accidental Shooting Report
Thirty years ago in 1924 Forest P. Kam macher 18 and Harlene Ellington 16 both of Martinsville receive licenses. Ralph E. Dill 25 Martinsville weds Marie Hasley 19 Casey. Morton A. Wilson 22 marries Mary E. Janney 19 Martinsville. Foster Blizzard son of Mr and Mrs Blizzard fires a revolver at his foot near Model Grocery, wound treated, no serious injury. Cornelius E. Lindsey son of Mr and Mrs Ed Lindsey Paris and Ruth Cline daughter of Mr and Mrs William Cline wed at Judge Paul Luther home in Paris. A B Pulver and Clayton Pulver of Mansfield Ohio return home Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest P. Kammacher
Harlene Ellington
Martinsville
Ralph E. Dill
Marie Hasley
Casey
Morton A. Wilson
Mary E. Janney
Foster Blizzard
Model Grocery
Cornelius E. Lindsey
Ed Lindsey
Paris
Ruth Cline
William Cline
Paul Luther
A. B. Pulver
Clayton
Mansfield
Ohio
Nave Family Welcomes First Granddaughter on Christmas Day
On Christmas Day Delbert and Thelma Nave of 3440 Spottswood Ave Memphis welcomed their daughter's birth, the first granddaughter for both the Nave and Thelma’s family. Delbert is an instructor at Memphis State College. the article notes the baby’s name was not recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert
Thelma Nave
Spottswood Ave
Memphis
Tennessee
Joséph O. Nave
Route One
Martinsville
Joseph Nave
Thelma
Memphis State College
Marshall couple obtains marriage license
Arnold Wilson aged 19 of Marshall and Mary Lou Woods aged 18 of Marshall secured a marriage license in Marshall. The proceeding marks a formal union between the two residents of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Wilson
Marshall
Mary Lou Woods
Local Families Announce Newborns and Travel
The report notes Frieda Hagist traveling to Washington after a holiday visit with family. It also records the birth of a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Russel Gage and a baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Claypool, born Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Pulver
Frieda
Hagist
Washington, D. C
Flora Hagist
Ivan Hornbrook
Russel Gage
Charles Claypool
Victor E. Hugo Brown Dies at 60 in Livingston
Twenty years after his birth in 1874 Victor E Hugo Brown died at his home in Livingston on Monday at age 60. He leaves wife Grace and two children. Funeral services were held at Livingston church with burial in the nearby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Edgar Hugo Brown
Livingston
Grace
Livingston Church
Oscar Edwards
Marshall
John M. Hollenbeck
Urbana
John
University of Tulineig
Ettamae Mitchell
Longview
George Paddock
E. C. Wolkers
Dennison
Frank A. Roper
W. 3. Dutcher
Ola Manhart
Howard B. Oborn
Methodist Church
Warsaw
Indiana
Ten Years Ago 1944 Biographical Tidbits Around Marshall
Notes recall Allen Dean age 72 dying at Union hospital Terre Haute and Edward Chickadonz passing at 75 near Marshall. Maurice Fredenberger undergoes an operation at Paris Hospital. Major John M Thompson overseas in Northern Ireland. Helen Findley hosts North Seventh Street relatives. Norman Wood family and Clara Hill join Shirley Ann for her second birthday at the Hill home. Burial for Chickadonz held at Ziegler cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Dean
Marshall
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Maurice Fredenberger
Paris Hospital
John Thompson
Harry Findley
North Seventh Street
John M. Thompson
Northern Ireland
Norman Wood
Mary Lou
Clara Hill
Raymond Hill
Shirley Ann
Kirby Wernz
Brocton
Dora Travioll
Edward Chickadonz
Ziegler
Installation of Launcelot Lodge 67 Officers 1954
Past Chancellor Harlan Thompson served as installing officer and Ray Kammacher as marshal with Charles Blundell prelate as Launcelot Lodge 67 Knights of Pythias installed Emery Bohn as Chancellor, Warren Strohm as vice chancellor, Eugene Thompson as prelate, Dean Lawrence as master of work, H R Barnesberger as secretary, James Kammacher as financial secretary, Roy Mathew as treasurer, Harold Noyes as master at arms, Wayne Pennell inner guard, Elmer Hoggatt Jr outer guard, Clayton Rhoads trustee at the regular meeting Tuesday night. Thirty five members and visiting brethren enjoyed a social afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan W. Thompson
Ray Kammacher
Charles Blundell
Launcelot Lodge No. 67
Knights of Pythias
Emery Bohn
Warren Strohm
Eugene Thompson
Dean Lawrence
H. R. Bamesberger
James Kammacher
Roy Mathew
Harold Noyes
Wayne Pennell
Elmer Hoggatt, Jr
Clayton Rhoads
Clark County Fair Board Plans August Fair Program
Clark County Fair Board members attended an Indiana State Fair Association meeting in Indianapolis to boost the Clark County Fair August 8 to 13. They discussed hiring acts with booking agencies, thanked the Farm Bureau for a 1000 donation for 4 H barns, and planned January meetings to finalize arrangements and possible expansion of board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County Fair Board
Indiana State Fair Association
Indianapolis
WLS, Barnes and Carruthers
Clark County Fair
Glen Morgan
Farm Bureau Association
Fair Board
Farm Bureau
Martinsville Agriculture Fair
Clark County Fair Association
Clark County Farm Bureau
Springfield
Fair Association
Pythian Sisters Install Officers Next Wednesday Evening
A formal installation of officers for the Pythian Sisters is scheduled for next Wednesday evening January 13 at 7 30 in the Temple hall. All members are invited to attend with refreshments served after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pythian Sisters
Temple Hall
Montgomery announces engagement of Jackie to Glenn Rollings
Mr and Mrs John Montgomery of Denver announce the engagement of their daughter Jackie to Glenn Rollings son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Rollings of route 4 Marshall. Plans set for June wedding. Rollings returned Thursday to his base at Biloxi Mississippi after holidays in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Montgomery
Denver
Colorado
Jackie
A/le
Glenn Rollings
Clyde Rollings
Route 4
Marshall
A/le Rollings
Biloxi
Mississippi
Also Mentioned on This Page
WOMAN'S CLUB ANTIQUE _ AND HOBBY SHOW
Chamber OF Commerce
Attest
Methodist
NAVES
Clark County Fair Board News
John R. Haughee
Juanita Cork
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