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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1957
Page
8
A stream of disjointed lines discusses restraint in speech among women and men, the challenge of generating good ideas, and the role of sarcasm in undermining men. The text appears as a rough, unrelated snippet with no clear event or source context.
A historical Q and A notes bank exams by federal bodies including the FDIC and the Federal Reserve. It covers the Comptroller General’s role, mandatory retirement at 75, and presidential guard duties by the Secret Service since 1901. It also notes private money printing before 1862 and the Treasury Bureau of Engraving and Printing now handles currency design and production.
In a relaxed op-ed from Catskill Mountain Star readers compare 1957 home comforts with earlier chores noting instant thermostat warmth switch light and no ice blocks. The Newark Courier-Gazette excerpt includes James Forrestal criticizing single-genius military decision making praising joint chiefs for democratic resilience.
Marty Dulworth hatches a quirky scheme to end war with a tuxedo disguise and a fake Russian persona. He travels from Home town City Hall to the Benton Hotel seeking influence while an ally Elmer Scragg—under surveillance—plots a theft that complicates the ruse. The pair stumble into a bank caper that collapses their plan.
Zion Emmanuel churches announce Sunday school at 9:30 and 9:00 with worship at 10:00. The pastor leads Holy Communion, prayer meetings midweek, and a July camp trip from July 15 to 20 to East Bay Bloomington Illinois. Youth fellowship reports a backwards party event and notes future meetings.
Trinity E U B Church in Marshall Illinois lists a full week of activities led by Willis O Simpson including Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 a m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m and a special local conference Sunday July 14 with Rev O F Landis Also planned are a family camp at East Bay July 15 16 17 18 a JOY class wiener roast and Christian Home Builders class meetings plus an improvement fund offering to redecorate the church interior
Norman Indiana minister R Able invites the community to join Bible school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 15 a m to boost summer attendance. Evening youth night at 7 30 p m features the Book of James sermon The Folly of Self Sufficiency with James 4 13 17 and weekly activities include Wabash Valley Christian Youth Fellowship Five Points Church and Ladies Aid with weekday outreach events.
Sunday morning service at 8 30 with Sunday school at 9 30 led by Hugh Forbes general superintendent MYF pledge for youth fund during Sunday school hour MYF Council meets after Sunday school Finance Commission on Tuesday July 16 at 8 pm Sanctuary choir rehearsal July 17 7 pm 3Ms class carnival on courthouse lawn July 18 during the band concert G L G class picnic July 19 time and place to be announced Mr Swain and ten youths from the church attend camp this week returning Saturday July 20
Sermon subject How Are You Doing Anyway. Morning prayer and worship led by the minister. Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. Two junior church programs scheduled before vacation time.
Revival services begin Thursday July 11 at 7 30 CST at the Church of the Nazarene West Union Illinois. Rev Gene Hammond and Rev John Barrick will preach through July 16 when Rev James Robbins of Bedford Indiana takes over to July 28. Bring friends and relatives to this old fashion revival.
Washington reports Ghana the world’s newest nation takes its name from the ancient empire that flourished eight centuries before Europeans. The borders cover the Gold Coast and Ashanti, with a 4.5 million population predominantly African. Prime Minister Kwame Nkrumah pushes modernization but Ashanti and Northern Territories resist.
Metro politan Life Insurance Company reports all cause death rates among industrial policyholders stayed at a record low in 1956. Tuberculosis maternity childhood and homicide deaths fell. polio mortality dropped to .3 per 100000, mirroring national case declines aided by immunization.
A survey on catsup consumption shows regional differences. Eighty-one percent of Southern families buy at least one bottle monthly, with 78 percent in the East, 75 percent in the Central states, and 68 percent in the Pacific states.
Dr Marion Wegner of Los Angeles and Dr B K Bagschi of Michigan plan a six month study in India on the psychology of yoga. They will use a 78 pound transistor machine to research control of the central nervous system and involuntary responses such as heart action.
A historical note claims Solomon, famed as the wealthiest man of the era, had no cash to his name despite the era's rise of coined money in Judah and Palestine during the 10th century B.C. The text mixes myth with early monetary concepts.
Lillie Macke Setzer born June 7 1884 in Wabash township Clark County Illinois died July 5 1957 in Clark County. She married John Edward Setzer Oct 12 1904 and survived by husband two children John F Setzer and Kathryn Setzer three grandchildren and one grandson Goekler, plus two brothers Harry Macke and Everett Macke and two sisters Mrs. Herbert Fawley and Mrs. R L Davison. Funeral at Marrs Funeral Home July 7 with burial Marshall Cemetery.
We sincerely appreciate the many kindnesses to us during the death of our loved one. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Setzer Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Goekler and Children.
Joe Grant born October 3, 1902 son of Edward and Lydia Z Spangler Grant in Melrose township died July 4, 1957 in Levelland Texas at age 54. Survived by brother Harry of West Union and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by parents in 1928 and 1943 and brother Vicgil in 1918. Spent boyhood locally then lived in Texas for 80 years. Body returned to West Union for burial in Ohio cemetery Sunday July 7.
A heartfelt thanks is extended to everyone who assisted during the funeral and burial of my brother Joe Grant. Mr and Mrs Harry Grant and family express deep gratitude for support received.
Notice to all persons that September 2 1957 is the claim date in the estate of Thomas E Crump deceased pending in Clark County Court Snots County. Claims may be filed on or before that date without summons Rae G Woodard Administrator with Will Annexed Zollie O Arbogast Attorney Marshall Illinois
The claim date for the estate of Anna H Hallman, deceased, is Monday August 5 1957. Claims may be filed in the County Court of Clark County Illinois without summons. Alberta Conkin is Executor. Snavely Miller Meehling Attorneys Keiser Building Marshall Illinois.
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