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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1927
Page
1
The piece reflects on Lindbergh as a solitary, daring figure who eschews company yet proves bold acts can yield lasting value. It compares his transatlantic flight to historic risk takers, notes fuel costs, and muses on politics, science, and social views of exercise and public spending.
Duane Prunt, a former Marshall boy and former manager of the John F Cane Dry Goods Store, is to wed Mise Fero Lakae Platt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Platt of Fort Wayne, Indiana. The ceremony is set for June 18 in Fort Wayne.
Election returns for the fifth judicial district comprising Clark Coles Cumberland Edgar and Vermilion counties show Republican winners for circuit judges John H. Marshall George W Bristow and S Murray Clark. By averaging numbers Clark county appears 250 Democratic and the district 1900 Republican.
The Ministerial Alliance of Marshall met at the Christian church for its regular monthly gathering. Rev G G Ross of the Congregational church spoke on What Makes Ministry Worth While. Attendees included Rev Howard Leach, Rev D A Kroft, Rev I C Swaim, Rev John Carpenter, and Rev R C Mowery.
W. C. Turner as trustee sues Sarah A. Branch and J. B. Phillips in circuit court. The bill seeks to quiet title and cancel a tax deed.
A list of several land transfer transactions during the week including Dora Clements to Charles Weiler and others. Amounts range from $1 to $150 with transfers involving multiple family pairs and local parcels in Martinsville and surrounding areas. Names include Ben F. Sinclair Leah Huckaba Katherine Flood Virgil Simpson Emma Arbuckle Ernest Shotts Margaret Gallatin Homero Gallatin Ward Secrest James Tichenor Martinaville and more.
Mrs Sam Prevo Sr hosted the Walter Burdick Chapter D A R on Monday afternoon. Attendees elected officers including Regent O A Keiser and Vice Regent John Mitchell with other posts filled by Booth Turman Vaughn Davis and Harlan. Keiser spoke on Amendments to the Constitution and summer adjournment followed.
In the estate of Sarah Nichols Lillian Nichols appointed guardian for minors. bonds filed and letters ordered. People v. Joe Minnick pled guilty to driving while intoxicated with $100 fine plus costs. Final reports approved in Harrison Black and Lutz estates with executors discharged. Kate Robinson conservatorship hearing set June 18. Henry B. Bennett estate oath and letters ordered. Adjustment Day first Monday in August.
Charles A. Lindbergh 25 will travel via Marshall late next week with his mother Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh en route to St Louis Mo after a New York radio event. He plans a homecoming in St Louis before continuing to the west aboard his plane The Spirit of St Louis built by Ryan Industries. Lindbergh previously flew solo San Diego to St Louis and New York as part of his record Atlantic crossing publicity tour.
The board has hired H D Hudson as superintendent and R R Geddes as principal. New staff include Helen Holman L G Shields J T Connelly agriculture J R Hornbrook Harry Findley Ward LaRue Dorothea Rose Shickle Gladys Hamilton Margaret Buhl and James Farmer for drama and debate. Three more hires expected.
Elmer Nowlin twenty two of Robinson to Mercedes Osborn twenty two of Annapolis. Alva Lawson twenty four of Alton to Gladys Blansett twenty four of Altons. Sam Padget forty nine of Terre Haute to Exquphe Ann Kellys thirty three of Robinson and OD Flaherty twenty two of Terre Haute to Mary Inex Kidwell Terre Haute
An analysis by Charles Morris on choosing poultry rations. Corn stands as the best economical grain but must be supplemented with other grains and high protein feeds. Proper feeding aims for higher winter egg production while considering feed costs, fowl age, and exercise.
An eye to U.Raa Colson of Paris spoke to Marehall Rotarians last night about legends and healing. The event highlighted community service and personal journeys, with emphasis on local engagement and upcoming club activities.
At Monday’s council session Dan Spittler received permission to build a driveway for his new Main Street garage and install two gasoline tanks. Joe Steele was allowed to build a driveway and gas tanks for his Main Street stand. Ben T. Baird and Mark Stewart were named to the Public Improvement Committee replacing Or. A. Keiser and James Cosgrove, who have left Marshall for the summer. John McCauley remains mayor and the committee’s other member.
Prof. R. E. Apple is hired as Clark County farm advisor for three years by the executive board, effective July 1. He has taught agriculture at Martinsville for five years. Current farm adviser W. W. Merritt resigned to take a position in northern Indiana.
Dolson and Parker townships will host an all day Sunday school convention at Bluegrass. The event opens Frank Garver's grove five miles north of Martinsville for parking and facilities. Harman Stricker of Martinsville is district president.
Alvey Lawson and Gladys Blansell both of Alton were wed Saturday by Squire J. L. May. Sam Padget of Terre Haute and Ezapha Ann Kelley of Robinson were married by Squire May on Saturday.
The O Hair filling station at the highway crossing has completed a new concrete drive replacing an old portion of the driveway.
A column lists residents including Mrs Charles Cline Mrs Alien Wallis Wm Miller Harold Cranum Peart Carver Harry Smith Mrs dessie Rutimas Pere Hatley. The fragment suggests a community roster or social notices from a small town newspaper.
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