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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1957
Page
7
The Illinois report links crop losses to drainage issues, noting machinery and livestock caused most farm deaths last year. The Morrow Plots history from the University of Illinois College of Agriculture is now published with copies via county farm advisers.
A church leader notes record membership and rising property in the nation. He urges that church work keep pace with growth, improving buildings and equipment while examining the impact on lives and society amid widespread evil headlines.
A syndicated column urges Americans to upgrade home wiring and electrical systems to meet rising demand for labor saving devices. It notes about 20 million homes require modernization and lists signs of overloading such as blown fuses flickering lights and dim TV pictures.
Willis O. Simpson pastor announces July church events at Trinity E U B Church. Sunday includes 9 30 a m Sunday school led by Chester Moore and Clara Norton 10 30 a m morning worship themed The Thrilling Discovery and the L argest Giver. 7 30 p m evangelistic hour. July 30 7 30 p m council of administration meeting. July 3 7 30 p m prayer service class leader Howard Shonk. 8 36 p m Christian Social Action committee meets.
Zion and Emmanuel churches post July services with Sunday school at 9:30 and 9:00 respectively, morning worship at 10:30 and 10:00, prayer meetings and Bible study led by pastors and officers, plus a church council meeting after Bible study.
Rev Louis L Miller leads a 9 15 a m unified Sunday school and worship service lasting 75 minutes at ICONGREGATIONAL NEWS. If approved at the following congregational meeting a similar program will run all August with 12 minute sermonettes by laymen. Miller’s sermon next Sunday titled To Be or Not to Be.
Inza Mae Blizzard Coombes, born May 7 1881 in Anderson township Clark County Mines, died July 14 1957 at 3 25 PM at age 76 7 months 7 days. Survived by husband Frank Coombes stepson Charles Coombes step daughter in law Virginia Coombes four sisters and a brother. Funeral and thanks expressed to Prust Hosch Funeral Chapel and local clergy.
Morning worship at 8:30 with sermon Unused Rainbows. Sunday school at 9:30 led by Hugh Forbes general superintendent. Official board meeting Monday July 29 at 7:30. Sanctuary choir rehearsal Wednesday July 31 at 7:00.
A personal reminiscence from Alma Bearse of Huntington Park California recounting fox hunting possum hunts with family and friends. It recalls a dog chase lantern light treed animals a cherished rag doll and lessons from a mother with a warm family memory.
In the Children's Ward Madge strives to impress Dr. Larry Lantz as she tends to a frail two year old patient. They exchange flirtation and talk of growing into pediatric careers while he admits he keeps distance from patients but seeks a balance between professionalism and humanity, inviting a coffee break and dinner.
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