Judge Snavely strikes oil near Marshall Indiana
Judge H R Snavely of Marshall struck oil Saturday afternoon at 2375 feet on the Minnie Jackson farm in Marshall township section 21. The well halted for oil bring in the cable and casing will be replaced. acidizing will take days. Test oil shows 54 gravity indicating a high quality profitable producer similar to nearby wells and the Carter Oil Company at Middletown Indiana.
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H. R. Snavely
Marshall
Minnie Jackson
Marshall Township
Niagara
Siosa Pool
Carter Oil, Company
Middletown
Ind
Casey probate records reveal multiple wills filed
The case notes Bruno S. Ruedy of Casey naming Edward A. Ruedy as executor with a 70000 bond. Provisions include cash bequests to Eleanor M. Franklin and two nephews, a life pension for John S. Ruedy, and equal division of the remainder among nine siblings. W. O. Slusser leaves all property to wife Mary Ellen Slusser as executrix without bond. James Finney designates Oval Finney as executor without bond, property going to widow Maggie Finney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruno S. Ruedy
Casey
Edward A. Ruedy
Eleanor M. Franklin
Glen Ruedy
Joseph Ruedy
John S. Ruedy
Katherine, Ruedy -DaVatz
Christian A.ruedy
Benedict A. Ruedy
Joseph E. Ruedy
Matilda Ruedy Rhodes
W. O. Slusser
Mary Ellen Slusser
James Finney
Oval Finney
Maggie Finney
Scholarships Awarded To Four High School Students
Normal School scholarships go to four county high school students who top their four year averages, rank in the upper quarter of their class, and intend to teach. Recipients include Eleanor Globe Westfield Aileene Bolling Marshall Jay Littlejohn Casey and Harriet Hix Martinsville. Virginia Whitton Casey wins Clark County scholarship with 91.8 average. William G Stallings Casey wins Illinois Agricultural scholarship. Teacher exam writers: Irene Evans Manhart West Union and Janice Hurtz Martinsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Superintendent of Schools
Lindley
Eleanor Globe
Westfield
Aileene Bolling
Marshall
Jay Littlejohn
Casey
Harriet Hix
Martinsville
University of Trnois
Clark County
Virginia Ellen Whitton
William G. Stallings
University of Ilinois
Irene Evans Manhart
West Union
Janice Hurtz
Frigidaire Ice Freezing Test at Local Store
Benton Marrs conducted an ice freezing experiment at his south side square store using water in a Frigidaire. He produced about 85 pounds of ice consuming 5.14 kilowatt hours, costing roughly 18 cents at 3 cents per kilowatt hour. Ben Hurt Jr. and family held a picnic at Casey Park for 59 attendees.
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Benton Marrs
Marshall Community Fair Scheduled August 16 21
The Marshall Community Fair will be held August 16 through 21 at the old fair grounds on the northwest edge of Marshall. Seventeen acres leased provide ample space for the fair and parking with shade from large trees. A new ticket office general office and large entertainment platform are under construction and wiring pens and grounds access will begin. Prairie Ramblers Patsy Montana perform by special request Wednesday. Red Foley Eva Girls of the Golden West Lily May and the Kentucky Wonder Girl appear Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Prairie Ramblers
Patsy Montana
Red Foley
Eva
Lily May
Clark County Boys Sent to Camp Rushville
Last Saturday Captain Haas of Camp Charleston in Charleston enrolled several Clark County boys for duty in CCC Company No 1659 at Camp Rushville Ti no is, including John Cart Artho, Joseph Anthony Artho, Chas Warren Cox, Fenton Herrington, Lloyd Thomas Robinson, Nathan Knapp Robinson, and others from Marshall Obion Den nison and West York.
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Haas
Charleston
Marshall
CCC
John Cart Artho
Joseph
Anthony
Artho
Ay “Ag
Ivory Dale Cfllahan
Casey
Chas
Warren Cox
Obiong
Fenton Herrington
Dennison
Lloyd Thomas Robinson
West York
Nathan Knapp Robinson
CCC Company
Camp Rushville
Tinois
Body of Charles Spencer Arrives from Saco Maine
The body of Charles Spencer killed in an automobile accident at Saco Maine arrived in Marshall yesterday morning. He was taken to Blough Funeral Home where friends may call. Funeral service is today at 2 30 with Rev J E Owens officiating. Interment in Livingston Cemetery.
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Charles Spencer
Saco
Maine
Marshall
Blough Funeral
J. E. Owens
Livingston Cemetery
Excursion Boat May Reach York for Reunion
Steve Freeman known as King Bee of the York reunion spoke in Marshall about Capt. Frank Graham owner of the excursion boat Reliance No 2 visiting him. Graham expects to reach York this year as the river stage allows the boat to navigate to that point.
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Steve Freeman
King Bee
York
Marshall
Frank Graham
Mrs Mary G Potter Moving to Urbana
Mrs Mary G Potter has leased a dwelling at Urbana and will move there about the first week in August. She moves to be with her son Willard a University of Illinois sophomore. Her daughter Miriam will enter high school for her first year this fall.
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Mary G. Potter
Urbana
Willard
University of Illinois
Miriam
Homecoming at Kelly School Draws Community Attendance
The Kelly school homecoming will be held at the school house on Sunday August 1 with a basket dinner and open invitation. In county court a new case People vs Vernon Boylson accuses assault with a deadly weapon. the defendant pleaded not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly School
the People
Vernon Boylson
Dick Nelson Appointed to Police Force by Mayor Kelser
Dick Nelson has been placed on the police force by Mayor O. A. Kelser to fill the vacancy created by the promotion to chief of police.
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Dick Nelson
O. A. Kelser
South Seas Island Magic Read by John Strohi
John Strohi recounts a voyage to a remote Sulu island in the Philippines where he meets Sultan Ombra Amilbangsa and Perry Macilan. He describes a monarch’s lone domain, Moros, pirates past, and a jungle of huts, mosquitos, and seaside life while reflecting on romance and change in a distant world.
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Moro Mohammed
Heath
Sultan Mohammad Amirul Ombra
Mecca
Atay
Sultan
Celebes
Phillines
Borneo
Sitankal
Perry Macilan
Philippines
Sulu
Jolo
South Sea Island
Marshall township auditor accuses Hendrix of relief fund misuse
An audit in Springfield Marshall examines checks written by Owen Hendrix supervisor of Marshall township. Hendrix admits personal use of 436.00 from poor funds and 904.78 from relief funds totaling 1340.78. He had used 839.90 beyond the allowed five percent administrative expense amid a 10 017 60 relief expenditure.
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Springfield
Marshall
Owen Hendrix
Marshall Township
New Teachers Appointed at Marshall Township High School
Marshall Township High School held a meeting Wednesday to re employ William Lackey as music teacher to fill the vacancy caused by John Bright's resignation. Lackey, holder of a B S from Indiana State Teachers College, Terre Haute, has taught the past year and will join the faculty this summer at Nokomis.
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Marshall Township
Almeeting
William Lackey
Walter Lackey
T “Deenison
John Bright
Lackey
Indiana
Terre‘ Haute
Pti Mee
So Foesseis
Deaths and funeral notices from Springfield and Terre Haute
Nancy Geisert infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Granville Geisert of Springfield Illinois died Monday and burial followed Tuesday in Springfield. Jess William Bit aged 86 years 7 months 1 day died Monday night at 10 10 in Union Hospital Terre Haute. He is survived by widow Catherine Elt and adopted daughter Mrs Ed Logue of Indianapolis. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 9 00 am at St Marys church with burial in St Marys cemetery.
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Nancy Geisert
Granville Geisert
Springfield
Illinois
Jess William Bit
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Catherine Elt
Ed Logue
Indianapolis
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary’s Cemetry
Births in Marshall: twins Wendell Harrison and Rondel Eugene
Mr and Mrs Gene White welcome an 8 pound son Wendell Harrison born Thursday of last week. Mr and Mrs Arthur Beuhler announce a 7% pound son Rondel Eugene born Monday evening. Both mothers and babies are doing nicely.
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Gene White
Marshall
Wendell Harrison
Rondel Eugene
Arthur Beuhler
Bond Issue Passed in Anderson Township for Road Fund
Voters in Anderson township approved a $10,000 road bond at five percent interest. The ballot result was 139 in favor and 71 against. A Chicago firm has agreed to purchase the bonds.
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Anderson Township
Chicago
New Foreclosures and Divorces in Martinsville Court
Martinsville State Bank sues Frederick A Hammond et al for foreclosure. Myrtle Bowen seeks divorce from Arlow Bowen in the same circuit court case mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville State Bank
Frederick A. Hammond
Mytle Bowen
Arlow Bowen
Stover Divorce Granted in Marshall Circuit Court
Charles Stover of Marshall was granted a divorce from Mae Stover in Circuit Court on Wednesday on grounds of adultery. Mr and Mrs Ben Saiter and Mr and Mrs Fred Saiter with daughters Dorothy and Evelyn picnicked at Twin Lakes last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stover
Marshall
Circuit Court
Mae*Stover
Ben Saiter
Fred Saiter
Dorothy
Evelyn
Twin ‘Lakes
Showdown Over Court Bill Faces Senate in Washington
The piece critiques the Senate fight over a Supreme Court bill, arguing no national emergency justifies a showdown this session. It notes a Liberal majority on the Court, recalls Robinson’s death in battle for principles, and predicts crucial days for the Republic as public opinion sways.
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Senate
Washington
Democratic Party
Congress
Supreme Court
Waentsist
Henry "A. Wallace
Joseph T. Robinson
Hatton W. Summmers
House Committee On Judiciary
Mrs. Anna English Observes Yellowstone Park Tour
Mrs. Anna English chronicles a Yellowstone Park trip by east entrance. She details snow at Sylvan Pass, visits Yellowstone Lake, Norris Geyser Basin, Dragon's Mouth Spring, Chocolate Pots, Gibbon Falls, Fire Hole River, Morning Glory Spring, Sentinel Springs, Grotto and Rocket Geysers, Old Faithful, Paint Pots, Leather Pool, and Roaring Mountain with frequent steam and boiling springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone Park
Sylvan Pass
Park
Eleanor and
Sylvan Lakes
Yellowstone Lake
Lake Shore
Lake Junction
Yellowstone Canyon
Great Falls
Grand Canyon
Norris Junction
Janet
Virginia Palisades
Norris Geyser Basin
Wes
Gibbon River
Terrace
Blue Hole
Ohio
Firehole
Twin Lakes
Golden Gate
Mammoth
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Snavely
Bruno Ruedy
Ben Hurt
Casey Park
Rushville
Saco, Maine
York Reunion
KELLY
Nelson
Around the World
John
Strohi
Hendrix
Eturns Money
Eacky
Cox
Nokomis
Press
Ralph E. Church
Washington, D. C
Folger Shakespearean Library
Puck
United States Capitol
Anna English
Livingston, Montana
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