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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1943
Page
2
The article extols snap beans as rich in vitamins A and C riboflavin and minerals while noting economy due to minimal waste. It offers cooking methods from steaming to meat-enhanced entrees, preservation tips, and versatile uses in salads soups and pies, plus guidance on color retention and leftovers. It also includes a contest report listing participants and scores from Newton.
The annual eliminations held July 13 at Jasper County Fair drew 48 Clark County 4-H youths with Jasper and Crawford county members also judging. Clark County entrants guided by Mrs Jessie Welsh Mrs Katherine Slater Donald Boyer John Maxwell and T E Myers placed seven in dairy judging led by Helen Zimmerly first Phyllis Zimmerly second Euleen Zimmerly third. The Clark County team will represent the county at the state contest in Urbana the week of August 16.
Rosie Slater of the Handy Maidens and Junior Setter of the Hustlers were chosen as Clark County leaders for the Junior Leaders Camp held July 26 to 31 at East Bay Bloomington under Farm Adviser T. E. Myers. Dr C B Smith, retired former Assistant Director of Extension of the USDA, headlines the forum. Recreation crafts and special interests are streamlined to fit the war situation.
Springfield District Office of Price Administration releases August ration details. Shoes Stamp 18 covers one pair through October. War Books III apply if not received. fuel oil coupons valid through various dates in 1943. A-7 gasoline 4 gallons through Sept 21. tire inspections by Aug 31. Sugar Stamp 13 five pounds through Aug 15. Stamps 15 16 five pounds canning sugar through Oct 31. Coffee Stamp 22 one pound through Aug 11. Blue Ni P Q stamps through Aug 7, Blue R S through Sept 7. Meats and fats Red T through Aug 31. Red V through Aug 31. Red W Aug 15 through Aug 31.
The Hustlers 4 H club held a July meeting at the Dennison lodge hall and planned a special meeting for August 7. Talks included Swine Erysipelas by Wilma Pickens and Nutritional Diseases by Norman Kasemeyer. George Zimmerly Jr spoke on the Merom Indiana 4 H camp. A club and parent picnic occurred at Twin Lakes Paris on July 16, with invites extended to Martinsville 4 H club. Refreshments were served to numerous members and guests including the Pickens and Welsh families.
The lesson analyzes Moses and Aaron facing failure and complaints from Israel as they seek deliverance from Egypt. God’s unchanging nature, patience, and timing are emphasized, urging believers to trust His plan, wait, and recognize history as God’s unfolding story.
A lone wartime poem by Pvt Emil Wright reflects grief and duty from Oblong area origins. It links personal loss to national war aims, urging trust in Jesus, turning from sin, and unity to endure hardship and reach a hopeful world beyond the conflict.
The Happy-Go-Lucky 4-H club met Saturday afternoon at the high school with Vice President Wilma Pickens presiding. Members reported on Victory work and discussed Achievement Day set for August 4 at 3:00 PM in the Methodist church basement. Alice Ann Hawker demonstrated baking measurement, Sue Maurer spoke on sugarless fruit canning, Lela Renner offered sewing tips, and Wilma Pickens and Freda Albrecht reported on Victory projects. Entertainment included reading a poem and country girl duties, with music by Jule Claypool on clarinet and Lela Renner on accordion. Rehearsals and recreation were led by Wilma Pickens. The next meeting is scheduled for August at the high school.
A group of friends and readers gathered for the achievement program with participants Dorothea Amie Julie Claypool Patricia Maurer Mary Fox Freda Albrecht Lelah Renner Wilma Pickens Alice Hawker Sue Maurer Frances Hawker and Mrs Hawker. Guests included Arlene Liverly Mrs Fred Renner Mrs Carl Albrecht Mrs Vern Pickens Mrs Austin Claypool and Mrs Fred Schaefer.
The seventeenth annual Carpenter reunion took place Sunday July 25 at Cyrus and Mary Brewster’s Marshall home. Attendance was strong with 124 relatives listed. Officers elected included Carl Carpenter president Bennie Carpenter vice president Lucy Chambers secretary Mary Carpenter treasurer. A noon dinner followed by readings prayers and music. nineteen service members were named with Gerald Carpenter receiving a silver star.
A list of attendees includes Mr and Mrs Ottie Davison, Mr and Mrs George Ledermann, Mary and Willie Ledermann, Mrs Bessie Rogers and daughter, and Mr and Mrs Harry Higginbotham and daughters. Everyone is invited to attend again next year.
The Hut chens Johnson families held their annual reunion on Sunday July 25 at English Grove east of Marshall. Officers for next year were elected: Hurley Johnson president Willie Veach vice president Mrs John L Cash secretary and treasurer Mrs Alf O Bennett assisting and treasurer. The prize committee included Mrs Birchfield Mrs Willie Veagh Mrs Henry Murphy and Frank Hutchens Fentorr Hutchens and Henry Murphy. Attending were Mr and Mrs Charles Hutchens Mr and Mrs Frank Hutchens Mr and Mrs Arch Birchfield Mr and Mrs John L Cash Mr and Mrs Willie Veach Mr and Mrs Fenton Hutchens Mr and Mrs Thomas Nicholson Mr and Mrs Hurley Johnson Mr and Mrs Alf O Bennett Mrs Mary Barrett Mrs Mary Findley Patty Ann Findley Mildred Hutchens Jessie A Murphy Wayne Murphy Frederick Murphy and Mr and Mrs Henry Murphy.
Frank Leroy Gardner born November 10 1886 near Marshall Illinois died July 15 1943 at his Ridgefarm home after a six month illness He married Emma Switzer March 10 1908 and left eight children two sons serving in the military eleven grandchildren a sister and two brothers survive He was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery Ridgefarm Illinois on July 18 1943.
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