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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1961
Page
1
In Crawford County a store owner Samuel H Burris was slain during a robbery at his Robinson area shop near the Clark county line. Mrs Burris was away at church. his wife found him dead on returning home, the robbers leaving a torn interior and Burris stabbed in the back and struck by a peanut vending machine. Police sought two or three suspects observed nearby.
Temple Lovett of Clark County and Wabash Valley Association testified before House and Senate appropriations committees in Washington. He faced four Senators and nine House members over three days, citing flood damages and farm losses. Expenses were funded by local business groups. the trip pushed for equitable federal funds and valley surveys.
Mrs. Frank A. Tyler of Silverton reports the death of her father John Edward Stephenson known as Ed Stephenson in Silverton on June 4 at age 88. He leaves two daughters Marie Tyler and Jeaneette Scott of Silverton and a nephew Jack Stephenson of Porterville California. Stephenson grew up in Clark county and came to Oregon in 1919 to work with his family in the Clarksville general store, which recently burned.
The first Scott reunion occurred Sunday June 18 at Lincoln State Park with numerous relatives listed including Earl Scott Alice Walter Scott Chester Scott Zachry Amacher Raisner Cunningham Warner Arney Walker and others. A basket dinner was served and Father’s Day was chosen as the annual reunion date with an invitation to absent relatives to remember the date.
Marshall high school offices will close for the first two weeks of July for vacation. The period runs from Monday July 3 to Monday July 17. Bear Ed Zimmerly is a patient at Union Hospital in Terre Haute.
District nine of the Illinois Welfare Association schedules its quarterly meeting at the American Legion Home in Marshall on Tuesday June 27 1961 starting at 10 a.m. Speakers include Charles Bush Judge Zoike O Arbogast Basil Moore and Robert Timblin. Luncheon at the Masonic Temple followed by entertainment. reservations via Clark County Public Aid Office or 625 Archer Avenue Marshall by Monday noon June 26.
The Chemical Engineering Service Company of Fort Wayne has named Drake Refrigeration Service as its agent in five counties to operate a regenerating plant for resinous minerals used in water softening. A free, on site analysis at the Locker Plant will guide purification and softening, with rental or purchase options for equipment and fully enclosed sanitary regeneration.
The inaugural Junior Hereford Field Day takes place at John A. Macey & Sons farm near Martinsville and Annapolis. A 12:30 lunch, drinks provided, with program by Sam Robinson and Dwight L. Millis. Judges include Dale Wiyatt and George Miller, with hoof trimming and awards on the agenda.
Marriage licenses issued for LeRoy Elliott and Judith Goodwin in Illinois and Casey couples. Dennison and Dennison pair. West Terre Haute Indiana and Mitchell Indiana pairs. Casey residents Reed and Boesiger. An announcement notes John Walter Tumey wed Mori Shimizer in Yokohama. bride attends Yamato College as John serves in the navy.
Clark county Selective Service local board 94 received a call to deliver two registrants for induction into the army in July 1961. Clark county clerk Mrs Evelyn Secrest will attend an all day meeting for area clerks in Charleston on June 22. Mrs Richard Burrell and children of Fort Wayne Indiana spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Grendel Bennett.
The Chamber of Commerce holds its annual meeting at Marshall High School on Monday June 26 at 8 00 p m to elect three new directors replacing William Koutsouripas Mildred Willand and Jack Hewitt whose terms expire Members and other interested citizens are urged to attend Secretary James Claypool will inform members of the meeting.
The American Legion schedule was revised after Terre Haute dropped out. Upcoming games include Paris on June 27, Brazil on June 29, Shelburn on June 30 and July 18, Effingham on July 6, Clinton on July 18, and Paris on July 21, with Shelburn to host and Paris to visit. The team beat Effingham 5 to 3 in an exhibition, Mike Lowry pitched a three hitter with 12 strikeouts.
The Marshall Moose Lodge 1708 baseball team beat the Blanford Cardinals 8 to 2 at Blanford Saturday with Bush earning the win as Stahl Macke and Bush pitched three innings each. Dave Bennett hit two homers with runners aboard in the eighth to seal the edge.
A series of conveyances dated June 1961 record administrator and warranty deeds transferring blocks and lots in Marshall additions and Martinsville. Names include Fenton A. Quinn Walter Crocker Carl G. Beachout Schoch Hanley Veach McDaniel Guedelhofer and families with parcels ranging from blocks 5 and 33 to lot 14 and land in townships. Amounts noted are $8500 $2 and $1 with several deeds dating 1960 1961.
Ann Morton will present What 4 H Means To Me on Friday June 23 from 12 15 to 12 30 noon on the Jim Ray TV program over W T H I The feature highlights the evaluation of an older member with six years of experience and one year of college noting 4 H and other educational groups can mean much to youth Encouragement and home cooperation are stressed as essential to helping 4 H members make Their Best Better Ella J Fikuart Home Adviser notes the value of effort and time.
The fifth annual Hutsonville boat races will take place July 9 drawing top competitors from a four state area. The event is free with thousands expected to attend for an afternoon of entertainment. If rain occurs the races shift to July 16. Co sponsored by the Hutsonville Chamber of Commerce and the Lincoln Trail Boat Club.
The Darwin Ladies Aid hosted the Golden Age Club on Saturday June 17. President Hattie Irwin led the gathering with group singing led by Judy Tingley and Bessie O Neal. Rev James Whitka neck offered devotions and prayers as readings were shared by multiple members.
Fourth Division convention of the American Legion will be held in Mattoon Illinois July 7 8 9 1961 with delegates from 212 towns in 23 counties. The program includes a torchlight parade banquet and dance entertainment district baseball at Peterson Park and a 3 PM Sunday parade. Delegates meet Sunday at Burgress Osborne auditorium. auxiliaries meet at First Federal Savings & Loan.
The Future Homemakers of America held their annual summer party June 18 with afternoon swimming and a Wiener roast at the fairground. Naomi Yeley presided and introduced new Home I. girls while Phyllis McConchie led the invocation.
Elmer Roy Hoggatt 61 died early Wednesday at Union Hospital Terre Haute after several weeks as a nonpatient. Survived by wife Daisy two sons Elmer Jr and Johnny L Hoggatt three brothers Aaron Verner Andrew two sisters Emma Hughes and Audrey May three grandchildren. Body to Marrs Funeral Home. Services Friday 2 pm Auburn Methodist Church. Burial Auburn Cemetery.
Miss Sharon Gentry and William Baker wed at the Methodist church on June 11 with Rev. Robert Swain officiating. Attendants included Linda Mitchell and Larry Travis as maid of honor and best man. The couple plans to reside at 1723 Delaware Street in Indianapolis after a northern Indiana trip.
Thieves entered Mrs. Hurley Welsh's garage and swapped ladders, taking both her extension and step-ladder while leaving theirs. The extension ladder had a wire tie. Over the weekend, Mr and Mrs Joe McElravy of St Petersburg Florida visited with relatives and joined a picnic dinner at the farm with multiple Kemp and Roush family members and others.
Tuesday afternoon June 13 at 4 at Brick Methodist Church near West Union Miss Jacqueline Ann Nichols daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nichols of Tucson Arizona and Randall Eugene Lindley son of Mr. and Mrs. R A Lindley of West Union were united in marriage. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev Robert S Swain. The bride was given in marriage by her uncle Boyd R Nichols. The bride wore a white street dress with orchid and white accessories. The bridal party wore white carnations. Mrs Josephine Cline was matron of honor. Warren Wells was best man. Nick and Pat Nichols were ushers. A reception followed at the bride's grandparents home. The newlyweds later went on a short honeymoon.
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