Fifty Years Ago 1913
Local column revisits events from 1913 with references to community figures and notable occurrences. The piece sketches social life, infrastructure, and civic matters from the era through succinct notes and archival recollections.
Marshall Band Plans Full Dress Uniforms for Spring
Directors at a Marshall business meeting decided to replace old khaki uniforms with medium weight navy blue coats and caps in a full dress presentation next spring provided funds can be raised. Several local residents travel for work and visits, with news of births and military addresses circulating among Marshall families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
W. EB. Taubeneck
Helena
Montana
Abe Ramesberger
Harry Lee
Riviera
Texas
Mary C. Ross
Martinsville
Houston
Charles Johnson
California
Wayne
Urbana
University
Robert Craig 73 Dies at Home Southwest of Auburn
Thirty years ago 1933 obituary notes Robert Craig 73 passed away Monday afternoon at 3 00 oclock at his home southwest of Auburn two miles from Mt Pleasant church after a period of illness. Other items mention Mrs S M Scholfield returning from Findlay Ohio after a visit with her daughter Mrs Fawley and family. J H Maurer of Route 7 came home from Coffeyville Kansas where sister Mrs Agnes Davison is ill with a light stroke. Sister Mrs Herman Myer of Terre Haute remained to be with Mrs Davison who is a former Marshall resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Craig
Auburn
Mt.Pleasant Church
Mr. Craig
S. M. Scholfield
Findlay
Ohio
Fred
Fawley
J. H. Maurer
Route 7
Agnes Davison
Coffeyville
Kansas
Herman Myer
Terre Haute
Davison
Marshall
Birth and wedding notices from Marshall and Indianapolis
Mr and Mrs Ralph Gentry Marshall announce the birth of daughter Sharon Emily with weight not stated on Tuesday last week. Mr and Mrs J E Dawson of Marshall announce the marriage of their daughter Marie of Indianapolis at 8 20 Christmas Eve at Rev Flanigan s Methodist church in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Gentry Marshall
Sharon Emily
J. E. Dawson
Marshall
Marie
Indianapolis
Flanigan
Methodist
Engagement Announced for Shirley Anne Carroll Yates
Mrs. Herman Carroll of Marshall announces the engagement of Shirley Anne Carroll to Roy F. Yates son of Mr and Mrs Warry Yates Metcalf Illinois. The wedding is set for Friday January 16 at 7 30 p m at Marshall Nazarene Church. Slaughter boars and feeder pigs market listings included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Carroll
Marshall
Shirley Anne
Roy F. Yates
Warry Yates
Metcalf
Tlinois
Marshall Nazarene Church
Harold Adams
Dayton
Ohio
Will Forbeck
Frank Doty
Camp Pendleton
California
Dale Norton
Separation Center
Battle Creek
Michigan
Korea
Fredrick Lewis, Jr
Seattle
Washington
Livestock Auction at Paris Receipts Report Strong Activity
This week at Paris Livestock Auction: 460 cattle 25 calves 265 hogs 155 sheep sold. last week totals lower. Cattle supply mainly slaughter and replacement, trading active with steers and heifers firm to firm plus up to 75 cents higher. cows generally down 50 to 75 cents. Hog and feeder volumes mix. sows down, feeder pigs eased, hogs steady to 25 cents lower with detailed weight ranges and prices for vealers calves and bulls listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Real Estate Transfers in Westfield Listings
Edward Litak as trustee in bankruptcy of Hutson Bros to James N Fell trustee deed 1961 conveys lots 1 and 2 block 15 original town Westfield $100 Pearl Kirchner to James N and Ethel M Fell quit claim deed dated January 2 1963 conveys lot 8 block 15 original town Westfield $2 Ira Whitling to Olaf C and Ruth G Plummer warranty deed dated December 11 1962 conveys land in section 27 township 9 range 14 Olaf C and Ruth G Plummer to R C and Helen Ebelmesser warranty deed dated January 7 1963 conveys land in section 27 township 9 range 14 $2
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Litak
Hutson Bros
James N. Fell
Westfield
Pearl Kirchner
James N
Ethel M. Fell
Ira Whitling
Olaf C
Ruth G. Plummer
R. C
Helen Ebelmesser
Pretty dressing for a fruit salad mix
A simple fruit salad dressing combines currant jelly corn oil lemon juice and a pinch of salt. The mixture is beaten and chilled before serving for a glossy finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Lunchbox Ideas from a Historic Pantry
Packing lunches with sliced peaches and maraschino cherries in a covered container plus a plastic spoon for dessert. A family hot bread with olives minced onion and dried dill. Aspic enhanced with horseradish shrimp green pepper and olives. A spring salad of dates orange sections cottage cheese and salt.
Revival at Dunlap Church January 8 to 20
A revival series began Tuesday and runs through Sunday January 20 at Dunlap Methodist Church. Evangelist Rev William Kennedy from West Terre Haute preaches nightly. Coupled with the services Wayne and June Haas from Cory Indiana will lead music with Vitaharp accordion and guitar. Rev E C Ham pastor invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlap Methodist Church
William Kennedy
West Terre Haute
Wayne
June Haas
Cory
Indiana
E. C. Ham
E U B Ministers Gather for Springfield Convocation
Illinois conference ministers of Evangelical United Brethren convene January 15 to 17 at First Church Springfield for the midwinter convocation. Bishop Harold R Heininger from Minneapolis and Dr Richard Myers from Chicago headline sessions on renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Springfield
Harold R. Heininger
Minneapolis
Richard Myers
Church Federation of Greater
Illinois Council of Churches
Willis Simpson
Trinity Evangelical United Brethren Church
H. V. Johnson
Zion-Emmanuel Evangelical U. B
Marshall
Lions Matmen Down Brazil in 39 11 Meet Win
The Lion wrestlers improved to 5 3 on the season after a 39 11 victory over Brazil. Nine of twelve bouts were won by the Lions with six pins including Braden Ellinton Stepp Titus Huey Reynolds Bender Snedeker M Stepp Bussing Pantle and Downs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braden
Brazil
Bob Cunningham
Ron Ellington
Marshall
Dulin
Jim G. Stepp
Bass
Gale Titus
Harpold
Ray Huey
Blair
Jim Reynolds
Jones
Larry Bender
Roloff
Phillips
Vance Snedeker
Jim M. Stepp
Myer
Bussing
Charlie Renner
Mike Downs
Whistler
Gene Pantle
Loveaul
Lion Matmen
Lions
Illinois 4 H'ers Rate Awards For Efforts
Four Illinois 4 H youths earned honors at the 1962 National 4H Club Congress in Chicago and in state programs. Martha Konneker of Carlinville won the state health program. Douglas Garwood of Stonington won entomology. Bob Goeddey of Carrollton won automotive care and safety. Gene Goeddey of Carrollton received the 1962 boy achievement award. Congress drew about 1,500 delegates and 400 adults with scholarships totaling 105000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Cooperative Extension Service
Chicago
Martha Konneker
Carlinville
Eli Lilly and Company
Douglas Garwood
Stonington
Hercules Powder Company
Bob Gooddey
Carrollton
Firestone Tire & Rubber Company
Gene Goeddey
Garwood B. Goeddey
Ford Motor Company
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Ards
Ant 'Reeze
Peete ‘Er UR
Ory
Aiao
Arthur Guinnip
Perry Garwood
Moore
Idaho
Edward Garwood
Russell Orndorf
Charles Myles
George Shumaker
New York
J. S. O'Neal
Theodore Somers
McKeen
Dorothy Lorene
Carlos Stewart
Ft. Hayes
Columbus
Barracks No. 2
Fort Hayes
Lester Johnson
Dan Milbourne
Tacoma
Ft. Lewis
Dorothy Davidson
Cleveland
Robert Davidson
Paris
Helen Hale
Dunlap Church
the Herald
Miss Konneker
G. Goeddey
Adams & Doyle Sales & Service
R. &S. Welding Service
Yale, Ill
Hunters & Trappers
Hutson Creek
Shorty Love
IBC
IBC Homes
Bill Garver
Garver’s
Shell Service
Golden Sound
F.M
WTAY
Robinson, Ill
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