Burnside Home set to rise in Marshall area historic drive
The Burnside Home project advances from long community effort led by Elmer Renner through a $250 000 loan from Edgar County Building and Loan. Miss Ethel Burnsides of Paris donated 200 000 bringing rapid progress toward a 72 bed convalescent and rehabilitation residence with services for aging residents. Construction contracts totaling 482 052 95 established with local firms and a final project budget near 600 000 including furnishings and fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Chamber of Commerce
Neal Hollenbeck
Elmer Renner
Chamber of Commerce
Ethel Burnsides
Clark County
Paris
Department of Public Health
Department of Public Welfare
Public Health Department
State of
Ilinois
Public Welfare Department
State of Illinois
Robert Maurer
Burnside Home
Edgar County Building and Loan Association
Don Beltz
Burnsides Home
Burnsides
Johnie Snedeker
Board of Directors
Marshall
Eastern Illinois
Wabash Valley
S Burnsides
Roy Kingensmith
John Snedeker
Wayne Hollenbeck
Basil Moore
Zollie Arbogast
C. A. Bush
May Ladies Aid Meeting and Local Social Roundup
The Zion Church Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Ruth Berner’s home for a May session with an inspirational Mother's Day program led by Mrs. Edward Tingley and business chaired by Mrs. Ralph Medsker. A wide list of attendees and guests followed, along with several social events including desert and bridge honors, family dinners, club meetings, and community visits across multiple homes and households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the
Zion Church
Ruth Berner
Edward Tingley
Ralph Medsker
Clarence Hawker
Robert Finkbiner
Alfred Seidel
Charley Tingley
Amelia Sweitzer
Hulda Junker
Herman Sceidel
Cliff Saiter
Kenneth Pumphrey
Edgar Berner
Alice Medsker
Alice Tingley
Ross Pine
Anna Davidson
Verna Finkbiner
H. V. Johnson
Alfred ‘Seidel
University of Illinois Scholarships Awarded in Clark County
Winners of University of Illinois scholarships in Clark County were chosen by the county superintendent after competitive exams held last March. Six scholarships per county cover tuition for four years and include county, agriculture, home economics, child of a WWI veteran, child of a WWII veteran, and child of a Korean Conflict veteran. In Clark County the winners are Cleon Jerry Blankenbeker Martinsville for County and Mack Scott Strohm West Union for Agriculture. Home economics and WWI veteran child had no eligible candidates. Larry Wayne Pennell Marshall for II. Examinations are held annually on the last Saturday in March under the county superintendent, with papers graded by the University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois
Clark County
Cleon
Jerry Blankenbeker
Martinsville
Mack Scott Strohm
West Union
Larry Wayne Pennell
Marshall
Dennison Society News and Local Visits Highlight Weekend
The column lists numerous visits and gatherings around Dennison including Alpha Jacks of Casey and Forrest Rollings of Missouri visiting Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kirby, weekend guests Marion White of Beech Grove, Indiana and others. It notes households hosting Sunday dinners and calls attention to Bible verse reflections and Armstrong Vacation Bible School plans for June 5 to 15 with staff names and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Jacks
Casey
Forrest Rollings
Missouri
Carl Kirby
John Yeley
Ernest Jones
Marion White
Beech Grove
Indiana
P. M. White
Kenneth Bridwell
Paris
Earl Kirby
Minner
Ilinois
Estel Holmes
W. F. Taylor
Gust Thompson
Edwin Hall
Harold Cooper
Martinsville
J. H. Johns
Art Alred
Oliver
Diane
Sally Jo Taylor
Marshall
Russell Taylor
Edmond Bowling
Metcalf
Marion Garner
Woodrow Garner
Snyder
Orville Taylor
Foster Thompson
West Terre Haute
Mollie Wernz
Terré Haute
Bertha Lee
Ray Welsh
Verlin Hurst
Glenn Lee
George Barnes
Colorado
Joy Yeley
E.C
Hamles
Mt. . Vernon
Illinois
Nellie Liggett
West Niece Haute
Bridal shower honors Ramona Sims and John Reed
A bridal shower was hosted at the Scout Building for Ramona Sims and John Reed who will wed on June 10. Hosts were Mrs Myron Peterson Mrs Leroy Brown and Mrs Goldie Warrywine with many relatives attending and sending gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramona [Sims
John Reed
Myron Peterson
Leroy, Brown
Goldie Warrywine
Denver Sims
Donna
Jack
David’ Reed
Dennis
Mary, Veach
Nick Veach
Dale Veach
Otto Lee
Alan
Walter Earlywine
Phyllis
Freddy, Payne
Charles Shade
Jesse Shaffner
Everett Carpenter
Bert Majors
John Meloy
Obe Veach
Fred Burger
William Shade
Lloyd Baker
Chris Murphy
Harold Imle
Woodrow Hendrix
Molly Morgan
Robert Bennett
Gertrude Nickles
Mary Hendrix
M.A. Hughes
Don Coleman
Elston Batey
Joe Macey
Rosalyn Jackson Honored for Straight A High School Run
Rosalyn Jean Jackson, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Jackson, Marshall, was honored at the Marshall High School commencement for earning straight A’s all four years. The event recognized academic excellence and featured speakers Dr Mark A Neville and KE Harrington alongside school leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalyn Jean Jackson
James Jackson
Marshall
Marshall High School
Mark A. Neville
George Mitchell
Board of Education
KE. J. Harrington
C. A. Bush
Death notices from Marshall early May two deaths
Charles William Pennington age 66 of Marshall died Tuesday May 29. Survived by sister Mrs. Mary Jones of Lewis Indiana and several nephews. Funeral at Marrs Funeral Home Friday at 2 p m with Rev C C Campbell officiating. Burial Marshall Cemetery. Ella Wyrick 86 of rural route 4 Marshall died Tuesday evening at St Anthony Hospital. Survived by daughter Mrs Ethel Wyrick and son Roy Wyrick both of Marshall, sister Mrs Hattie Weaver California, five half sisters, one half brother, eleven grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral at Marrs Funeral Home this morning at 10 a m with Rev O H Sweitzer officiating. Burial Livingston cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles William Pennington
Marshall
Mary Jones
Lewis
Indiana
Marrs Funeral Home
C. C. Campbell
Marshall Cemetery
Ella Wyrick
St. Anthony Hospital
Ethel Wyrick
Roy Wyrick
West Terre Haute
Hattie Weaver
California
Bertha Harvey
New Goshen
Jinnie Long
Lila Medley
Nellie Higgins
Ruth Ramsey
John Newell
O. H. Sweitzer
Livingston Cemetery
Obituaries for Forrest Freeman and Emma Jane Shumaker
Forrest Freeman 61 of Hammond Indiana died May 29 at home. Survived by four half brothers Theodore Davis Louis Davis Woodrow Davis John Davis and one half sister Nora Kesler. Graveside rites 3 30 p m Friday at Marshall cemetery with Post 90 conducting. World War I veteran. Emma Jane Shumaker 82 of Route 2 Kansas Indiana died May Thursday at Union Hospital Terre Haute. Survived by five sons Jason Everett Benjamin Shumaker Daniel Thomas Shumaker and one daughter Lillie Bierbaum and Etta Bell Nickles. Funeral at Marra Funeral Home Clarksville Baptist Church burial Clarksville cemetery. Reverend Wayne D Gunther and Reverend F Sparling officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Davis
Hammond
Ind
Louis Davis
Germany
Woodrow Davis
Terre Haute
John Davis
Emma Jane Shumaker
Kansas
Union ‘Hospital
Jason Everett
Benjamin Shumaker
Marshall
Daniel
Thomas Shumaker
Paria
Ilinois
Harry Clark
Redman
Marra Funeral Home
Clarksville Baptist Church
Wayne_D. Gunther
Woman golfer Pauline Babcock wins nine hole event
Mrs Pauline Babcock captured the nine hole ladies day victory in a closest to the pin on No 8 green. Finals of the handicap tournament were played Tuesday but results were not yet available according to The Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Babcock
Four-H House Pledge Accepted for Illinois University
Carolyn Burkybile of Casey has been chosen as one of fifteen girls to live at the 4-H House at the University of Illinois for the coming year. The cooperative house seats 51 and emphasizes academics, activities, and campus involvement with officers, a commissar, and a house manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Burkybile
Casey
Ray Burkybile
Marshall
University of’ Tllinois
Arlene Wolfram
Helen Stahly
Spring Teachers Meeting Honors Retiring Staff
The Teachers Association held its spring meeting in the cafe teria on May 24. A noon luncheon honored retiring teachers. Certificates and pins of recognition were given to Mrs. Orpha Murphy and Mrs. Sylvia Sweet. Past presidents received certificates: Mrs. Perkins, Miss Geisert, Mr. Crumlin, Mr. Davis, Mr. Murphy, and Mrs. Ferris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers Association
Orpha Murphy
Sylvia Sweet
Perkins
Geisert
Crumlin
Davis
Murphy
Ferris
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Burnsides Home Construction
Christian Missionary, Circle of the Christian Church
Jack Warner
Juanita Stone
Betty Shonk
Luse
Gene Marrs
Gon
Clara Kesler
Robert Luse
Danny
Taylor
Harold ‘Imle
Mae Johnson
Charles Stone
Emery
Bloodworth
John Shank
Howard, Young
Joy Barcett
Bertha Milton
Earl LeFever
Marilyn Rankin
Ira Murphy
George Payne
Clark Center
Russell
Blankenbeker
Richmond
iMr
George Butcher
Joliet
Stanley
Charleston
James Lowry
Kay
Joe Lowry
Floyd Bullard
Patty
A. “Cooper
Jeff
Payne
Claudia Lowry
al Edwards
Leslie Turner
LeRoy Turner
Glen Turner
Ralphh Turner
Virginia Hammond
Carl Bender
Martha Decker
Baker
Robinson
Dean Huffingham
John ‘Hollenbeck
Colonial Kitchen
Judith Eltel
Johnny Hollenbeck
Nancy
Jerry Gard
Timmy Keys
Anna Spotts
And
Ronald Venis
Glencoe
Woodrow Williams
Dean Burkybile
Dean Murphy
Alton Blankenship
Gene Sanders
Lu Ellen
Brent Kile
Lakes
Mos
Jean Orndorff
Phoenix
Arizona
Walter Jones
Cliff Etcinson
Linda
Robert
Ann
Snyder and
Raymond Bohn
Bohn’s
Maud Atkinson
Fred Atkinson
Charles
Effingham
Norma Atkinson
Wayne Pennell
Thhildren
Mary Spencer
EB. J. Harrington
Frank Gunder
Frank Saiter
T. JH. Findley
Raymond Low
Walter Fawley
Clayton Marrs
Maurice Marrs
David R. Nash and Sons
Jerome H. Millhouse
Gustave Ritter
Lincoln Trail State Park
John Edwards
Ray Woodard
Larry
John Geheb
Fred Kammacher
St. Mary’s Club
Don Ferris
Eamer Haugh
Raymond Lindley
Martin Tarble
Aaron Kammacher
Don Beard
Warner Greenlee
Mid Vernon
E. J. Harrington
R. E. Fisher
Indianapolis
Mrs
Jolly
Martha Jane Williams
Lillian Burkybile
Clara Pertram
Martha Hutchens
Mona Kelly
Della Payne
Mae Shade
Wandakce Veach
Pansy Weger
Anna Veach
Nettle Beachout
Donna Williams
Wandalee Veach
Arthur Lowry
Beckie Lowry
Allen Lean
Fenton Shirely
Robert Lowry
Donald Lowry
Donna Gail
Allen Lowry
Carole Shirely
Leland Shirely
Kimbra Ann
Mary Veach
Alfred Seidle
Carole Dean Shirely
Kimbra Ann, Shirely
John McCauley
Bridge Club
Howard Huhn
Virgil Hurst
E. B. Hurst
Ed Zimmerly
Stella Clem
Gene Schmalhausen
John Hollenbeck
Johnny, Hollenbeck
Judith Eitel
Christ
Armstrong
Armstrong Methodist Sunnday School
Armstrong School
Margaret McGee
Susan’ Fash
Clara Bartram
Kay Engies
Donnetta ‘Bland
Dorothy Shirely
Portia’ Kuhn
Polly Cork
Dorothy Welsh
Donnetta Bland
Dorothy
Shirely
Robert Welsh
E. H. Ham
Rosalyn. Jackson
Forrest Freeman
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