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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1957
Page
7
An extension specialist at the University of Illinois Unit 4-H Club warns that recent data show Illinois youths and club members have their physical fitness at a concerningly low level. The report emphasizes the need for increased activity to improve health outcomes.
St Patrick Shrine in ST PATRICK Missouri draws visitors though not finished. The round tower church built of cut stone evokes Ireland with stained glass windows from Dublin and a unique choir window. Central figure is St Patrick with Irish emblems including Red Hand of O Neill Munster Crowns Harp of Leinster Connaught dagger and dove.
The first major federal regulation began with the National Banking Act of 1863 followed by the 1864 National Currency Act and the 1865 Act ordering taxation of state bank issues. Subsequent milestones include the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 the Sherman Anti trust Act of 1900 the Clayton Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914. The General Accounting Office audits federal agencies and settles claims. the Tax Court handles deficiency and refund cases and serves as appeal court for defense contract disputes. The Tax Court has 16 judges.
From Seville Chronicle and South Pasadena View the piece argues reformers desire Monday holidays to extend long weekends, harming service sectors and daily life. It contrasts with farmers, workers, and a garage owner scene, then notes tax policy risks reducing future job opportunities and capital.
Jim Bagsby, county prosecuting attorney, plans resignation after a farm auction inspires his secretary Ellen to keep a Rhode Island Red hen in the courthouse attic. The hen and brooders become a local spectacle as headlines swirl in the Colman Banner. Ellen and Jim consider a June country life with more chickens and a renewed union.
New York data show a strong link between vision and driving risk. Two thirds of traffic deaths occur at night though only one third of driving happens then. Poor seeing conditions raise the chance of fatal accidents by about one fifth.
A brief study shows U S catastrophes defined as five or more deaths totaled over 1,300 in 1956, about 150 fewer than 1955. Major disasters with 25 or more fatalities dropped to five events accounting for roughly 270 deaths, versus nine in 1955 with over 600 deaths.
Washington report describes strange wildlife at the Smithsonian tropical preserve in the Panama Canal Zone. It highlights the turkeylike chassow with a roaring male and silent female, plus a fruit eating hawk called burja with a coal black back, white belly, red feet and blue tipped greenish bill.
The United States Treasury Building showcases 72 Ionic columns, each 36 feet 9 inches tall, 12 feet 6.5 inches in circumference, weighing 35 tons, carved from single granite blocks.
Bible school at 9:30 a.m. led by Karl Le Fever with classes for all ages. Morning worship 10:30 a.m. Lord’s supper observed weekly. Evening 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic hour with music. Sermon “Time” continues the James series. Picnic for Happy Couple Class after service at the fairgrounds. Girls softball vs Maple Ave Christian Church at Terre Haute Wednesday 4:00 p.m. Men’s Fellowship meets Friday 8:00 p.m. at Five Points Christian Church.
The 113th annual session of the Illinois Conference Evangelical United Brethren meets at First Church in Naperville June 17 20 with Bishop H R Heiniger absent in Germany and Bishop R H Mueller of Indianapolis presiding. LE Vanney of Trinity E U B Church receives superannuation. Trinity will get a new pastor after appointments are read on June 20 with services June 23 and 30.
Sunday June 23 morning worship at 8 30 with a sermon titled Three Verbs of the Gospel Sunday school at 9 30 led by Hugh Forbes general superintendent Commission on membership and evangelism meets at 8 this Tuesday church 7 tonight sanctuary choir rehearsal Attend church first
University of Illinois foods research worker advises cooling hot foods rapidly and refrigerating immediately to curb staph food poisoning in summer. Bacteria from air can contaminate non acidic foods. toxin may form and remain after cooking, causing illness even when foods are heated before eating.
OY Helen Hale Elons in season for a stretch. Use honeydew and cantaloupe to craft tempting but simple desserts. Present a melon ring with red raspberry sherbet in the center, fluted cantaloupe slice ring topped with melon ball, and decorate with large dark red cherries.
This week’s recipe yields 12 muffins. Combine chopped onion with milk then sift flour corn meal sugar baking powder and salt. Add egg oil and crumbled bacon. mix until dampened. Spoon into muffin cups and bake at 425 F for 20 to 25 minutes.
Readers are shown playful melon ideas including mint garnishes lemon wedges and fruit punch served in a hollowed watermelon. Cantaloupe halves can become a sundae with ice cream and berry sauce for a refreshing breakfast or dessert.
Congregational Church led by Rev. Louis L. Miller will discuss the planned merger of Congregational, Christ Han, and Evangelical and Reform Church in Cleveland. Morning worship at 10:30 features sermon “A New Fellowship in Christ” with film strips in junior church following.
A University of Illinois child development specialist outlines three key needs for kids on long trips: active activities, toys with few pieces, and space. Advice from Mrs Josephine Oudyn includes extra time at stops, roadside picnics, and simple durable games.
Claim date set for August 5 1957 in Clark County Illinois for the estate of Florence Ligget deceased. Creditors may file claims with executor Mack Leggit and attorneys Snavely Miller Meehling Kelser Building Marshall Illinois before the date without summons.
Mabel Strohm Williamson born July 27 1887 in Melrose township died June 7 1957 at sister Esther Cornwell’s home in Melrose aged 69 years 10 months 10 days. She married Field Williamson in 1907 had children Fred Vernie and Goldie, Goldie predeceased her. husband died February 1854. Survived by two sons ten grandchildren four brothers and two sisters. Funeral at Prust Hosch West Union officiated by Rev Paul Hazeltine with interment in Harrison Cemetery beside her husband. She was a Glen Park Christian Church member and longtime Gary Indiana resident.
The Circuit Court of Clark County Illinois issues notice in Edna L McDaniel vs Harrison O McDaniel for a divorce and other relief. Defendant Harrison McDaniel must appear and plead by August 20 1957 or a default may be entered after August 21 1957. Clerk Ray Burkybile signs the notice.
State of Illinois Clark County court action by 88 Grace Orndorff against Mary Kirby and others seeks partition of the south forty acres of the southeast quarter of section 26 township 12 north range 11 west lying east of the county road. Defendants Geneva Kirby and Paul Richardson Kirby urged to answer by July 15 1957 or risk default and decree. The case filed in Marshall Illinois with Snavely Miller Meehling Attorneys for the plaintiff Keeer Building.
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