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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1943
Page
2
Dr and Mrs L Ie Weir celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday June 27 with a family dinner at the home of their daughter Claude Fox northwest of Marshall. They were married June 25 1898 at the bride's parents home near Obiong Tr. Those present at the wedding fifty years ago included Dr and Mrs John Weir and Mrs Jane Buckner.
A picnic in the Country Club pavilion Harrison Park Danville honored Captain and Mrs Ben T Baird on a short leave. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Ruff Sr and daughter Clara Hoopeston Robert Cade Bloomington Mrs George Ruff Jr and son Stevie Rantoul Mr and Mrs Nelson Smith daughter Sandra Georgetown Mr Ber T Baird Marshall and the honored guests who depart today for Camp Stewart Georgia.
A Sunday picnic dinner was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Albert Macey south of Martinsville in honor of St Paul Macey of Salina Kansas. Attending were Miss Elizabeth Wekerman and Rev Donahue, joined later by Mr and Mrs Jesse Atkins and others from Martinsville Staunton and Charleston.
Miss Agnes Vieters notes an error in a 1903 Herald item. The couple Alfonso Macey and Maud Dick were married by Rev Father Ducey at St Marys Rectory, not by Rev Marvin B Hull at a home, with attendants Agnes Vietors and Frank Kadeski.
The Friday meeting of the Woman's Society is set for 2 30 in the chapel room with Mrs John Scholfield conducting the lesson and Mrs Leslie C Archer leading the devotional. Sunday includes 9 30 Sunday school with flowers from Berniece Brosman s class, 10 80 morning worship with adult choir, and a sermon on Mans Deepest Need. Methodist Youth Fellowship gathers at 6 00 in the chapel room led by Junior McMorris as worship leader with Rev Archer reviewing The Robe. Thought for the week is Everything less than God will let you down by Eo Stanley Jones.
Denzil Eugene Bennett 22 of Martinsville married Gloria Gardenia Cummins 18 of Casey. Also listed are Owen W Davidson 38 Martinsville and Lilian Craig 19 Martinsville. Jack Couchman 21 Terre Haute and Geraldine Roberts 18 Terre Haute. W A Perkins 23 Casey and Elizabeth Burris 25 Casey.
Drs. Charles Metz of Marshall report Corporal John J. Metz has entered San Francisco General for treatment of an amputated leg. His address lists Captain John J. Metz 36360978 Letterman General Hospital Ward R.2 Presidio San Francisco California.
Vern Carpenter and his daughter Barbara of Los Angeles arrived for a three week visit with his mother Mrs. Bertha Carpenter and grandmother Mrs. W. A. Williams in Marshall. He left Marshall fifteen years ago and this is his first return. Mrs. Carpenter expects J. Fred Lyons and daughters Anna and Christine of New London to arrive Sunday.
Three big services at West Union Christian Church on Sunday July 4 invite the public to attend. At 9 30 a m Pastor Harry G Kaye speaks on The Church of the New Testament and at 8 p m on Where Are The Dead. A Bible school to run with classes for all ages and the pastor observes the silver anniversary of his ordination.
The Department of Public Welfare staff held a Tuesday evening picnic at Twin Lakes Park in honor of Miss Gloria Cummins bride elect. Attendees included George Schwartz Edna Davidson Mr and Mrs Ivan Veach Lela Funk Frances Moore Marguerite Lawhead Emma Louise Mary Bohn Clarence Tingley and the guest of honor.
A family gathering at Mr and Mrs Millard Martins West Union Sunday celebrated Mrs Martins birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Murphy Mrs Robert Murphy Marilyn Jean Haskett from Terre Haute Mrs Joe Riggs and son Burton from Ohio vicinity Mrs Robert Wiser and son Billy from Marshall and Seaman First Class Mrs Ernest Lindley from Hutsonville joined in the afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Hurley Livvix hosted Sunday dinner east of West Union with guests including Mr and Mrs Owen Lee and daughter Evelyn and son Duane Mr and Mrs L A Livvix Mr and Mrs Everett Livvix and children Mr and Mrs James O Rourke and daughter Shirley Ann and Mr and Mrs Frank Newell and children of Burns City Indiana The vacation bible school at Clarksville Baptist church this week has been very interesting.
A stream of notes lists Marshall residents in military service and related moves. Harry Bamesberger Jr and Robert Tingley left for Biloxi to enter the army. Aloysius Connerton returned to the Arm Guard Center in Brooklyn. Barney Millhouse arrived on furlough after time in the navy and Guadalcanal. Lt. Paul Macey visited from Salina. James E. Pellum enrolled at Penn State under the army program. Lt. J. E. Murphy, stationed at Fort Bragg, received a captaincy and eyes transfer to Fort Sill. Pfc. Robert N. Crumlin and Pfc. Lyman F. Crumrin recently had furloughs at home. Jace Ray Liffick was promoted at Pope Field, Bragg. Claude Morecraft returned from Alaska on furlough. Pfc. Fred T. Brown moved to Los Angeles. Lt. James U. Grant transferred to Fort Sheridan. Sgt. Frederick W. Blundell and others listed with Army Post Office addresses. Address lines for Ralph Gentry, Eugene Smith, Robert Kile, and Robert Smith noted with promotions and postings.
A fire department resuscitation squad responded at 10 13 Friday night to an incident involving 3 month old Robert Cork at 1527 South Twenty first Street. The infant, son of Max Cork, experienced a seizure during whooping cough and was revived.
A ceremony at the Evangelical Parsonage Tuesday afternoon united Miss Geraldine Roberts and Jack Couchman of Terre Haute in marriage. Rev. H. F. Hase Winkel officiated as a small group of relatives and friends witnessed the vows at 4:00 PM.
In the circuit court a new divorce action is recorded between Oscar Sears and Maud Sears. The filing marks the start of proceedings in a marriage dissolution case.
The Beacon Light and C I C organizations held a Friday night gathering at Alice Allen's home on June 25. Refreshments were served to members and guests including Frances, Joe, Helen, Robert Welsh, Bill Liggett, Nathan Jones and many others. The next meeting will be at Nathan Jones's home.
A list of attendees at the Metz funeral last Sunday includes Mr. and Mrs. Myron Metz and relatives from Champaign and Terre Haute as well as guests from Marshall and nearby towns. The visit counted several couples and their children among those paying respects.
The Grand Turn Be met at the no home of Lucille and Eleanor Beigs for its regular monthly busi nst and social. Lois Rossman led devotions and Coldren handled the business. Eleanor Zeigler hosted hosts and refreshment was served to many local residents.
The Evangelical News notes Catechetical work at Immanuel and Zion with Friday classes at 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at Zion, Immanuel school at 9:30 a.m., evening service at 8:00 p.m. honoring service members, and Zion's July August unified 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. schedule plus an E L C E meeting at the Whites' home Friday night.
Sunday school at 9 30 and morning worship at 10 30 announced. Altar Guild Committee for July is Mrs Louis Doll and Mrs Reginald Coyle. Altar Guild meets July 7 at 10 00 am with Mrs Louis Doll.
Dr. W. R. Turman and sister Mrs. Mattie Cushman hosted a Sullivan Indiana family dinner Sunday. Guests included Flora Harney, Kenneth Hunt and daughters Barbara Kay and Helen, Ed Turman, William Riggs, Joe Pierson and children, Leonard Bosstick and son, Eugene Allendorf and son, Clayton Dean and son, Professor W. T. Turman, Joe Turman and children, Prof. I. D. Taubeneck visiting Grendell Bennett in Bronxville New York.
Mrs. J L Keifer of Cairo and her daughter visited Cairo Thursday and Saturday, calling on Mr Jones's family before heading to Indianapolis. Wm Shaw and son Fred labor on Walnut Prairie wheat, with Shaw remarking on poor crop yields. Miss Lulu Robinson returns from Springfield to Cairo while Miss May Hemphill of Attica visits Miss Amelia Grabenheimer for several weeks. Alve Smith, Casey school principal last winter, plans to teach again while also farming near Auburn, performing duties in classroom and fields.
Mrs Beabout hosts a 46th birthday surprise for Mrs Beanout near Auburn with about 90 guests, a splendid dinner, generous baskets, and music from the Beabout organ. Mrs Hogue left his deputy postmaster role last Wednesday.
In 1903 Forty Years Ago Arthur Poorman of West Union graduates from the Michigan University Ann Arbor law department and receives an LL D degree. Ed Henbest spots Lu Harlan aboard a U S cruiser in San Francisco harbor praising his navy look. Martin Baggs of Wabash runs away near home, wagon accident leaves him bruised but not broken. Rob Castell and wife at Whitehall welcome a baby boy. Pearl Garwood hosts a small evening with music cards tea cake and elegant refreshments.
John Pearce leaves Monday for Toledo to take a new job. Mrs. W. W. Hogue and daughter Mary journey to California with a Seattle and Yellowstone Park return route planned. Mrs. Louisa Lickert visits Ernst with Edward, Mt Carmel hosts visitors. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George Pine is adopted by Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Hargis of West Terre Haute. Miss Gertrude Shaw returns from Ann Arbor Michigan. Fred Colwell of Toronto visits Dr. C. F Behner in town over the weekend.
Seymour Hurst died after gallbladder surgery in Paris hospital following illness at the 53rd Illinois General Assembly session in Springfield. He moved to Marshall from Auburn in 1890 after being named deputy sheriff, later served as postmaster until 1897 and mayor for two terms. He also chaired the grade school board for 15 years and was a Royal Arch Mason. He contributed many improvements to Marshall and its buildings.
Eugene Arbuckle aged 43 died suddenly Monday near Marshall. Survived by widow Bonnie, two daughters Fern and Fay, and sons Warren and Glenn in Army service at Camp Hood. Services held at Ohio church, burial in Ohio cemetery. Marcus Asbury Campbell age 85 died Tuesday at his son B. W. Campbell’s Dennison home. Survived by three sons Bern ie, A C Campbell of Dayton, Eugene Campbell of Terre Haute. three daughters Bertha Regula of Chicago and Ethel McKee of Indianapolis. three brothers John W Lyman Campbell of Marshall R 5 Hugh Campbell of Blanford Indiana. one sister Irene Reese of Danville Indiana. seventeen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Body moved to Blough Funeral Home. Livingston church services Friday at 10 30 with Rev Henderson of Terre Haute. interment Livingston cemetery.
Charles Metz 73 died suddenly Friday morning at his South Sixth street home in Marshall. Survived by widow Lula Deaner Metz two daughters Harriett Hopp of Washington DC and June Daniel of Marshall two sons John J. Metz of Letterman Hospital San Francisco and Richard Metz at Fort Benning Georgia one sister Will Knipe of Marshall and one grandson James Michael Daniel. Funeral Sunday at 2 30 pm from Blough Memorial Home with Rev Leslie Archer officiating burial in Marshall cemetery.
The article lists church services on the circuit this Sunday with Beulah at 9 30 Darwin at 11 60 and Snyder at 8 30 p m A weekly schedule shows Auburn midweek service Wednesday at 8 30 and Asbury Thursday at 8 30 all welcome
A Deming Park picnic in Terre Haute yesterday evening featured attendees from Rock Island and several Terre Haute households. Guests included Mrs. Eugene Ullemeyer and children Jackie and Jane, Mr. and Mrs. William Lickert, Mr. and Mrs. Edward and son Jake, Mr. and Mrs. James Millhouse and daughter Elizabeth, Mrs. Flora Hagist and daughter Elizabeth, and Mrs. Emma McVick and Mrs. Anna Lutz.
He leaves a wife and two daughters. The funeral was held from the home and burial in the Marshall cemetery.
Ten years ago Mr and Mrs S W Weir hosted a dinner in West Union for their son Guy. The event also marked Dr and Mrs L J Weir of Marshall celebrating their fortieth wedding anniversary with pink and white decorations. Nearby travels include Miss Hazel Lutz heading to Vermont for a six week French course and staff from Clark County attending a Chicago convention July 1 to 7.
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