Weather contrasts with boom in California building
Glendale reports warm and wet spells in June while Los Angeles sees heavy rainfall delaying expectations. Despite reports of distress, building activity remains robust with permits near 4 million in a week and plans for a five story hotel and a half million theatre.
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Vin
Glendale
O. L. Kilborn
Calif
Decatur
Illinois
The
Shriners
Los Angéles
Los Angeles
Baptist Church
Marshall Girl Excels In Terre Haute Piano Recital
Miss Eleanor Snavely daughter of Mr and Mrs H R Snavely received high praise for her piano performance in a Terre Haute recital. She was noted for exquisite shading in Grieg nocturne and was featured among the more advanced pupils in the program alongside younger performers.
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Eleanor Snavely
H. R. Snavely
L. Eva Alden
Terre Haute
Snavely
Marshall
Grieg
Marriage Licenses Record From Indiana Counties
Carl Otho Spencer 31 of Indianapolis weds Georgie Ann Popejoy 34 of Indianapolis. Forest C Hammond 29 Martinsville weds Lyllian Bennett 26 Martinsville. Samuel H Runyon 64 Stansfield weds Anna Ackerman 49 Mansfield. Chris Nochrisch 21 Brazil weds Elvas Wright 19 Terre Haute. Floyd G Jenkins 23 Paris weds Agnes Ruth Kirk 22 Sivactor.
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Carl Otho Spencer
Indianapolis
Georgie Ann Popejoy
Forest C Hammond
Martinsville
Lyllian Bennett
Samuel H Runyon
Stansfield
Anna Ackerman
Mansfield
Chris Nochrisch
Brazil
Elvas Wright
Terre Haute
Floyd G. Jenkins
Paris
Agnes Ruth Kirk
Sivactor
Small Boy Hit By Car While Crossing Street
Nelson Walker son of Mr and Mrs Louis Walker was slightly injured Tuesday afternoon when he was hit by a Ford touring car in front of Luse s jewelry store. The boy with others ran into the street and the car was driven at a slow speed. The Indiana registered car carried two young men. He suffered a sprained thumb and a small facial cut.
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Nelson Walker
Louis Walker
Luse
Fourth of July Preparations Led by American Legion in Marshall
American Legion commander Perce Cox directs preparations for the July Fourth celebration in Marshall. Parade floats from local businesses, a popularity contest with Miss Josephine Short leading and Miss Lydia English close behind, and over 350 in cash prizes planned for contests and athletic events. Night fireworks promise a grand display in eastern Illinois.
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American Legion
Perce Cox
Josephine Short
Lydia English
Commander Cox
Illinois
Hanley and Moye dissolve grocery store partnership
Lloyd Hanley bought out James Moye on Tuesday and will continue the store. Moye is undecided about his future in business but intends to stay in Marshall.
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Hanley and Moye
Grocery Store
Lloyd Hanley
James Moye
Hanley
Man Fractures Arm Cranking Ford at Garage
Ernest Kile an employee at Marshall Auto Sales fractured his right arm Wednesday while cranking a Ford at the garage. The incident occurred during routine maintenance and he received medical attention afterward.
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FORD
Ernest Kile
Marshall Auto Sales
Death of Mrs. Cleo May Evinger in Indiana
Mrs. Cleo May Evinger aged 36 died Friday from an accident in Gary Indiana. Her body was brought to Marshall where funeral services were held at the Christian Church on Sunday at 11:00 with Rev. R C Mowery officiating. Burial followed in Marshall Cemetery.
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Cleo May Evinger
Gary
Indiana
Marshall
Christian Church
Rev
R. C. Mowery
Rainy Thursday Delights and New Office Openings
A recent Thursday evening rain refreshed the region as Judge Griffith preferred his roof uncovered. Over two hundred new money order offices began July 5 including Martinsville and Casey. Harvests rise with wheat and oats doing well while hay and other crops exceed averages. Livingston merchant Tom Clark celebrates a newborn son weighing nine and a half pounds at his home.
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Judge Griffith
Money Order
Martinsville
Casey
Tom Clark
Prince
Livingston
Money Threat Foretells Paper Delivery Halt
A cryptic note from a newspaper staffer warns readers not to be surprised if papers stop delivery. It cites lost payments and threats to cease service if money is not collected, mentioning loud profanity and a demand for funds.
Paper Money Costs Rise as Currency Life Shortens
Washington reports show prewar paper money lasted about one year, now seven months, increasing government costs to print and circulate currency. Four denominations will be replaced by a single note, with a plan to boost use of $2 bills amid public superstition and retail resistance.
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Treasury
Enaovernment
Government
Washington
Uncle Sam
Misses Lida Dunane y and Jane Scholfield Host Social Event
Forty years ago a society party at Lida Dunane y and Jane Scholfield residence drew fifty four attendees. Refreshments at 11 and the gathering ended around 12:30. Several locals including Cora Robinson and Lulu Robinson attended nearby events.
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Lida Dulaney
Jane Scholfield
Cora Robinson
St Mary’s
Lulu
T J. Golden
Lou
Bird Doherty
Pet Holler
Corey Briscoe
Lulu Robinson
Hettie
Annie Riley
John Marvin
Maud
James Doherty
T J Golden
al Church
Will Bryan
St Mary's
Tina Allman
Alma Marlo Co
Miss Hope Alexander Weds Harry E Dailey in Marshall
Twenty years ago Miss Hope Alexander and Harry E Dailey married at the bride’s mother's home on Fifth Street with Rev George J E Richards officiating. The groom, a Cairo division Big Four brakeman, and the couple planned to spend their wedding night in Marshall before traveling to other points. The report also notes Carmel Republican Will Rector leading a new band in West Union, a growing concert group of sixteen players, and mentions W A Shipe family moving back to Marshall from Crawfordsville along with property changes of Dr Haslitt and Dr Turman near the MBE church.
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Hope Alexander
Harry E Dailey
Marshall
Fifth Street
George J E Richards
Presbyterian Church
Laura E Alexander
Cairo
Carmel Republican
Will Rector
West Union
W. A. Shipe
Crawfordsville
Ind
P P Haslitt
W R. Turman
M. BE. Church
Ten Years Ago Stallion Attack near West York Injures Man
Ten years ago Ben Crowe was severely bitten when a stallion he led at his home north of West York reacted to a younger horse. The horse knocked him down and then sank its teeth into his back above the hips. Crowe, though hurt, was not seriously injured. In other local news a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Homer Guinnip on Saturday. Miss Jean Swern and Bailey Eggleton of Robinson visited Marshall as weekend guests of Miss Eula Morton. Florist Max Zschau tore down his old greenhouse and plans larger cement and steel houses.
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Ben Crowe
West York
Mr. Crowe
Homer Guinnip
Jean Swern
Bailey Eggleton
Robinson
Marshall
Eula Morton
Max Zschau
Attitude debated on paper money life span
The Gas Man cites shorter paper money life due to daily exchange at gas stations. More automobiles mean more gasoline spending and handling by greasy hands, which Treasury officials say colors the bills and weakens tensile strength.
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United States Treasury
Agricultural Department report shows overall project profits at Marshall Township high school
The Agricultural Department at Marshall Township High School reports 36 completed projects by June 10 totaling 3235.79 in profit. Average net gain per project was 89.88 dollars, with field crop projects yielding 10.75 per student and animal husbandry 82 dollars. Swine led in number completed, but dairy offered the highest per project profit, while corn topped field crops with 213 per project.
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Agricultural Department
Marshall Township High School
Newlyweds Lose Ford Coupe At Hotel Front in Lewis Meon
Mrs Earl Finney reported a Ford coupe stolen from near the Hotel Medbourne in Lewis around Saturday afternoon while the couple prepared to visit Effingham. Police later found the car by the river. some items were left behind and others stripped, including an extra tire and Mr Finney's glasses.
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Earl Finney
Ats
Medbourne
Lewis
Meo
Finney
State Bank Building Gets Grey and Green Paint
The State Bank building was painted this week in grey with a light green trim. The improvement included the exterior of H R Snavely’s law office above the bank.
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State Bank
H R. Snavely
Farmers and Business Men Plan to Attend Dairy Exposition
Clark county farmers and business leaders will attend the National Dairy Exposition in Indianapolis from October 10 to 14. Worth W. Merritt says the event showcases top dairy cattle and the latest farm and factory machinery, with railroads offering a one and a half fare round trip and organized county auto tours.
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Clark County
Indianapolis
Worth W. Merritt
America
Ierritt
Clark County Chicago Association holds third annual picnic
Chicago June 29 The Clark County Chicago Association met at Lincoln Park June 28 for its third annual gathering with fifty five attendees. Officers were re elected and plans made to expand next year. The president read his poem My Old Home Town and noted Clark county history.
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F M Hurst
Chicago
Ill
Clark County Chicago Association
Lincoln Park
Riley
Cora Holler
Geneva
WV Hurst
E. A l Lockard
Arthur Tarman
Frank Kadeski
Indiana
Thomas Riley
E A Lockard
Clark County
Carpenter Injured After Fall From Roof
Milton Mathews, a carpenter, fell from a house on South Michigan Avenue on Friday while helping Ross Stewart re roof. He broke his left wrist and bruised his nose and face after shingles loosened and struck him. He was taken to Dr. R. A. Mitchell for treatment.
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Milton Mathews Carpenter
Michigan Avenue
Ross Stewart
Mr Mathew
R. A. Mitchell
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