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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1948
Page
7
A devotional reading compiles scattered verses including Zechariah 3:8-16, Luke 12:46-68, John 10:14, and multiple numeric codes. The text presents fragmented citations and a brief note inviting reflection.
A religious meditation tracing the messianic expectation from Genesis through Ezekiel Daniel and Zechariah to Jesus. It links prophecies of salvation peace and dominion with the Christian gospel, praising the coming Saviour the Suffering Servant and the King who will reign forever.
Roy L. Smith writes that while occasional generosity in a tavern to aid a distressed man is commendable, it should not masquerade as a regular church practice and should be recognized as sporadic rather than habitual.
The note argues against grim struggle in becoming a musician and urges faith that life serves those who approach it. It cites Virgil Krall and a flock metaphor, stressing daily needs like fresh water for sheep in all seasons.
Copper prices push manufacturers to switch to aluminum and other materials in many products. Aluminum now costs about 15 cents per pound versus copper at 21 1/2 cents, with lighter weight and lower melting point aiding feasibility. Market shifts are seen in appliances, wire and cable, and new plastics use, while atomic power needs may sustain copper demand for years.
In Wickenburg Arizona a small white dog faithful to his prospector master Thompson stood guard as authorities found him dead in a cabin. Constable Fugatt shot the dog to allow removal of the body and both are now buried at the town cemetery.
In Alexandria and Newark police tangled signals over Antonio Carlos Winford 33 from Newark was found sleeping in a car and claimed he beat his wife and thought she was dead. He was released then later FBI advised Alexandria police he was wanted prompting renewed pursuit.
DETROIT. Elmer H. Dupke 21 and Margaret Traub 20 went to apply for a marriage license. Dupke forgot the fee and searched in vain until the bride-to-be handed over the bill. She quips the caution that he should not make a habit of it.
Washington reports wheat stocks among the four main producers on July 1 at 379 million bushels, the smallest since 1938, with deficits likely to pressure global prices. Total world grain reserves rise about 20 percent due to corn gains, while U.S. corn carryover soars 50 percent before belt drought trims the crop. American wheat output remains record high but export goals look unlikely amid corn shortfalls.
Boston based Asthma Research Foundation announces a glycerite hydrogen peroxide antiseptic that kills over 40 bacteria and rivals sulfa drugs and penicillin. Dr Ethan Allen Brown claims 5000 patients cured and six years of private research with 20 professionals testing its nose throat mouth skin and gland infections.
A Brooklyn subway employee pulled the emergency cord saving 22 year old ex GI Irving Epstein from being crushed between the platform and a train. Epstein, a Brooklyn College student, dashed for the train, slipped and wedged a leg as the doors closed while Frank Augustinski, 32, activated the emergency signal.
Lyhne Samuel Hancock a 35 year old Nashville Tennessee driver was released from a Springfield Missouri medical center on a writ of habeas corpus and plans to return to Tennessee to begin a 20 year prison term Hancock had served five and a half years of an eight year Dyer act sentence after a 1942 federal plea and state arson plea before federal custody.
Gary Simmons, pilot of a twin engined plane, could not locate an emergency landing field while low on fuel near Winnett Montana. He landed on a Winnett city street, taxied to a gas station, filled up, then returned to the highway and took off again.
Seattle, N D Showalter, Boeing flight test chief, forecasts military craft operating up to 50,000 feet will enable substratosphere commercial flight. He cites 25,000 to 35,000 feet as practical margins and notes 1,300 plus hours above 25,000 feet by Boeing crews. Government rules should stay broad to foster safe, efficient high altitude design.
A historical note details Switzerland as about 16 000 square miles, largely mountainous, with Dufour Peak at 15 600 feet and Lago Maggiore at 870 feet as extremes. It covers 19 cantons and six half cantons, has 4.3 million people, and Geneva as Rousseau and Protestantism origins are highlighted alongside the League of Nations buildings and a vast public library.
In Pittsburgh the Rev W W Ritter devoted his life to temporary postings. He filled in as pastor at Mt Nebo United Presbyterian church for six months 37 years ago and remains in the role. During World War I he substituted in Mt Nebo School and never left.
Newly shorn flocks move to shelter as weather signs warn of rain and cold. Farmers note sheep will pair with lambs for warmth and safety at the earliest cold or wet signal.
Superior Wisconsin report states two policemen Marcus Erickson and Willard Nelson shot a skunk that fell into a hole near Ambrose J Lunch residence halting a construction job. The officers then wore their spare uniforms after realizing the shot failed to deter future encounters with the defensive animal.
Arizona mining executives forecast a productive Globe Manila district trend aided by the San Manuel ore body south of Superior. They note 119000 tons of ore opened by diamond drilling and expect still undiscovered, undeveloped deposits. From 1874 to 1945 the state earned large sums from metals and minerals, amid wartime demand.
An advertisement from Kelfer's Drug Store promotes TEOL strong fungicide for athlete's foot. It claims 90 percent alcohol content for fast germ elimination and offers an 85 cent back guarantee if not pleased.
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