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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1955
Page
1
The Clark County jail held Trish Connelly formerly from Parker town after meals and lodging there. On Monday morning she appeared before Police Magistrate Walter Cork for a hearing. Bond set at 34 dollars pending grand jury action.
The Great Lakes Carbon Corporation and Gulf Oil Company drill south of Livingston on Kendal land reached about 1000 feet at Thursday noon. Calvert Drilling Co. of Olney, Illinois, conducts the operation.
The Chamber of Commerce met at the American Legion building with rural and city members present. They discussed forming a fire prevention district including Marshall and surrounding areas to gain benefits, and Robert Flowers was named chairman to probe school district interest and appoint a district committee. Further information is to follow.
The Clark County Fair Board will join all county fair officials in Springfield on Sunday January 23 to settle the fair program and preparations. The Clark County Fair runs August 8 to 13. The Clark County Fair Association annual meeting is February 1 at Marshall High School Cafeteria with a 6 30 pot-luck and 8 00 business session. all board members urged to attend.
Deputy Sheriff Lawrence Hutchens barred stickers on his car after a morning discussion with States Attorney William Downey and Treasurer Conrad Zimmerman about a trip to Vandalia penal farm. Claude Stewart, jailed 90 days, would accompany them, and the trio joked about stickers reading I voted Democrat.
Claude Stewart of Pars who faced a petit larceny charge connected with the Corner Tavern in Marshall pleaded not guilty last week and then changed his plea in county court on Tuesday. He was sentenced to ninety days at the Vandalia Penal Farm and must serve the term.
Rudolph Bell of Marshall was seriously injured last fall in a car tractor accident west of Marshall and was taken by Marrs ambulance Monday to St. Frances Hospital in Peoria for treatment.
Judge Robert F. Cotton opened a session of circuit court in Marshall last Saturday with several hearings. The People vs Raymond Ballard noted an earlier probation, now expired, and Ballard was released after Probation Officer Harvey Groes represented him. Joann D Dodson was granted a divorce from Fred L Dodson for desertion, custody awarded to Dodson, support set at $7 weekly, and $75 costs. In Minnie Reed vs Floyd Reed, an injunction writ was ordered.
On Tuesday January 25 volunteers from the Legion Auxiliary Junior Woman's Club Senior Woman's Club and Kappa Sigma Tau Sorority will canvas Marshall for the March of Dimes. Meet at Legion Hall 6 00 to 6 30 p m Donations accepted by Don Davidson if not contacted that evening. Give generously but avoid overstraining.
Marshal Temple No. 326 held its annual installation of officers on Wednesday January 12 at 7 30 p m with Hazel Cooper as installing officer assisted by Grand Manager Eula Washburn and Grand Senior Helen Rhoads. Officers installed included Past Chief Maxine Volk Moat Chief Le Mariager Bemicos Hoggett Secretary Cora Lena Noyes Treasurer Carrie Fern Quick Protector Elsie Bloodworth Guard Jane Spotta Staff Captain Ann Kammacher. The Past Chief Maxine Volk was presented a gift from the Sisters. Refreshments and social time followed.
Herman E. Pendleton of 405 North Fourth Street Marshall serves as construction superintendent for the new Indiana University law school building under construction in Bloomington Indiana. The state Budget Committee recently allocated 1 117 000 dollars to start work on this building.
The Lions Club of Marshall and West Union announce a basketball game on Thursday night January 27 to raise funds for a new swimming pool. Tickets are sold by Lions members or Marshall High School freshmen. M. E. Hagler of American Bridge and Steel will speak February 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the Scout Building in Marshall.
Herbert E Perisho 22 Casey and Rosetta M Ulrey 19 Martinsville. Victor W Finney 23 Casey and Ruth A Manning 17 Casey. Carl A York 23 Charleston and Clara E Kingery 21 Jewett. Mrs Virgil Rhoads North Michigan Avenue Marshall entered Union Hospital Terre Haute for surgery room 224.
The group hosted a fine fish dinner with William Gard and others in charge. A regular business meeting followed as officers for the coming year were elected unanimously: Gibeny president, Hollenbeck secretary treasurer, and others. The club also thanked outgoing officers Burton Prust and R W McGibeny among others.
Relatives report Robert Liffick formerly of Marshall died in Tacoma Washington last week. Daughters and relatives note Mrs James Daines was killed in a wreck while on vacation. Funeral services for Miss N Roger of Paria were held at the EUB church Vermilion with burial at Highland Lawn. Harry Miller of Marshall and two Staub brothers along with four grandchildren are listed in memorial notices. Kenneth Morrison 46 of Lakeland Florida died Saturday at Orlando Hospital. He leaves a wife Virginia Hoenig two sons two daughters a sister and two brothers. Burial services were at Marshall Cemetery with Rev Alex Porteus presiding.
Mr and Mrs Don Vale announce the birth of a six pound three ounce son on Saturday at Union Hospital. Major and Mrs Len Beck of Albuquerque announce a son born January 19 weight seven pounds fifteen ounces. Mrs Beck was Thelma Irwin, daughter of Earl and Mrs Irwin of Indianapolis and granddaughter of Mrs Fiona Irwin near Dennison. Mr and Mrs Harold Hendrix announce an eight pound two ounce girl born January 13 at Union Hospital Terre Haute. She is named Darlene Jo and her mother Louise Kramer of Marshall. the couple already has a daughter Debra June.
John O Ellington and others transfer property to George E and Della J Ellington by quit claim dated January 5 1955 covering lots 3 4 5 and 6 in block 2 Mark's addition. Frances Leona Nelson transfers to John Newport by warranty deed dated January 12 1955 covering lots 3 4 5 block 5 in McKeen for $1. Charles and Dean Davis transfer to Frank Cole by warranty deed dated January 14 1955 covering land in section 21 township 9 range 14 for $1. Jack Volkers transfers to Charles Hicks by warranty deed dated January 17 1955 covering land in section 19 township 12 range 10 for $1.
Fifty years ago Omar Brunner and Miss Emma L. of Darwin wed Judge Connelly officiating. The bride is 18, the groom Irving Preston. Andrew Maurer of Lower Wabash died after a streetcar collision in Terre Haute. Bert Hogue plans a modern cottage near the south side school. A large crowd attended Jeff Cline’s surprise party for Arthur’s 19th birthday. Ora Cline returned from Colorado. Walter Hacket and Miss Anna Hodson were married last Wednesday. Wm Weaver of Dugger visited last week. Rosa Low hosted a thirteenth birthday party for friends including Sophia and Florence Macke Jessie and Harry Finkbiner Blanch Wesnitzer Elsie Baggs Beulah Finkbiner.
Marriage licenses issued include Joseph H. Watkins of Pemberton Ohio and Jennie Finkbinder of Marshall. Willis Rhoads of Marshall and Lula Davidson of Paris. Albert Carter and Gertrude Colvin of York Township. Russell A. Jackson and Agnes M. Pritchard of York Township. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Will Wyrick of Wabash Township. George Scott, living west of Martinsville, died Tuesday. Mrs. Dorothy Holler, 86, widow of John Holler, died Monday at her home near Craig Chapel after a fall. Miss Lucy Payne of Danville, Virginia, visiting Mrs. Lola Schwanecke, left for home Monday. About 107 gathered at Adam N. Gardner’s in York Township to celebrate his 50th birthday.
Thirty years ago in 1925 marriage licenses were issued for Floyd L. Combs 19 of Marshall to Virgie Hill 17 of Martinsville. Charles Tuttle 42 of Martinsville to Julia E. Hillard 27, Casey J. E. McHenry 57 of Walnut Prairie to Katie Gammon 51 of Marshall. Mrs. Mary Alice Little died at her son Herman Little’s home in Marshall at 65. Burial at Darwin cemetery. Ernest Ohm announces birth of daughter Dorothy Irene on Monday.
New cases filed in circuit court include Mamie Reed versus Floyd Reed seeking divorce and Paul L Beasley versus Donna Beasley seeking divorce.
Rev. J. S. O'Neal will serve Memorial Park church and North Terre Haute church, dividing time between the two communities. Also noted are local social visits and a group outing to Terre Haute to attend the Fool at the Hippodrome with several residents and visitors from Robinson and area towns.
Twenty Years Ago items note marriage licenses for Marvin Sheridan and Maxine Towell and for Rebert Mauk and Mona Terrill. Local visits include Mrs. John Dunn and the Truitts with Danny at Charles Blundell Sr.'s 81st birthday. Hospital updates report Will Bailey's death from double pneumonia.
The War Department telegram told Verner Lucan, age 19, missing in action in Luxembourg since December 20. It lists Verner with parents Grendell Wayne Lucan and Ruth Jeanette Morgan, both of Marshall, and notes other local residents connected to the area.
Kenneth Miller of Martinsville and Donald Abel of Marshall were elected to the Clark County Soil Conservation district board for a two year term at the January 17 meeting in Marshall. They replace Mack Strohm and Bob Stephen. The first board meeting is February 3 with officer elections and regular business.
The American Red Cross local chapter offers a 14 hour home care of the sick course starting January 31 at 7:30 p.m. at Marshall High School. Sessions run Mondays and Thursdays on specified dates through February 28. Interested persons should complete a registration blank and mail to Mrs. Lawrence Martin at 310 Pine St. Marshall.
Marian Ferguson Cohee of Indianapolis will appear in Terre Haute Friday January 28 for a benefit book review of My Several Worlds by Pearl Buck at Central Presbyterian Church eight o clock. The event honors Sally Dawson and tickets are available from Mr and Mrs Basil Moore.
Tonight January 21 a box supper at North Center school raises proceeds for the Polio Foundation. The North Valley Boys string band from Casey will entertain attendees.
Pictured are 34th district legislators and Clark County school officials meeting at Marshall high school cafe to discuss the State Distributive Fund a major income source for Illinois school districts. Seated: Dean Strohm Senator R W Lyons William K Kidwell Charles Bush. Standing: Robert Maurer John W Lewis M E Lollar.
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