Local Notices from Marshall and Nearby
In days gone by to Louisville, Ky., where he will make his future home. Ira Seigle and family moved into Mrs. M. C. Hawkin's residence west of town. Allen Canaday left for Nebraska after ten days with his father and relatives. Dr. A. W. Allen and wife of Robinson were in Marshall for dinner with Dr. Prewett and will sail to Europe via New York and Naples to Berlin for postgraduate surgery. Raleigh Dunn, lately at Chicago naval training, visits home before joining the New York. Charles Bierbaum left for Pickens, Mississippi to visit the Dittman family. Miss Marcella McManus entertaining friends for her brother Joe's birth anniversary at their north Marshall home. Guests included Elizabeth and Mamie O'Rourke, Belle Gallagher, Dana Eldredge, Nelle Frazier, Millie Henson, Bessie, Theresa and Grace Gagen, Fannie Lang, Merle Stump, and many male friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Ira Seigle
M. C. Hawkin
Allen Canaday
Nebraska
A. W. Allen
Robin
Marshall
Prewett
New York
Cincinnati
Europe
Naples
Italy
Berlin
Allen
Robinson
Raleigh Dunn
Chicago
J. W. Dunn
Philadelphia
Charles Bierbaum
Pickens
Mississippi
William Dittman
Marcella McManus
Joe
Elizabeth
Mamie O’rourke
Belle Gallagher
Dana Eldredge
Nelle Frazier
Millie Henson
Bessie
Theresa
Grace Gagen
Fannie Lang
Charleston
Merle Stump
Casey
Gorman Eldredge
Ben Gallagher
Bud O'Rourke
Bill
Dan
Charley Curran
Walter McClarey
Otis Fraizer
John Smith
Dick Kabene
Mike
Dewey Gagen
Mike McManus
Melroseand Marshall Couple Wed by Squire in Marshall
Twenty years ago Vern Correll of Melrose and Bertha Walls of Marshall wed on Tuesday evening at Squire Craig's residence in Marshall. Local farming figures from Marshall attended a soybean meeting at the high school all day Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Correll
Melrose
Bertha Walls
Marshall
Squire Craig
Harold Goodrich
Tyronzo
Ark
Frank Malloy
Earl Woolen
George Elliott
Russell
Toledo
George Matkins
Electa
Virginia Davis
Indianapolis
T. E. Davis
Ray Huston
J. T. Yeley
J. Q. Snedeker
Walter Welsh
Frank Geisert
John Alvey
Harry Maurer
Norman Forsythe
John Hawker
Sachs buy Foley property near Marshall on Route 1
Ten years ago Mr and Mrs Fred Sachs of Route 6 purchased the Pat Foley property just south of Marshall on Route 1 and plan to move there soon. Miss Marguerite Wallis and Charles Inge of Paris visited Sunday at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Ben Walls. Mrs Otis Keeler entertained at bridge Tuesday afternoon at her home on North Sixth street with guests Mrs John McCauley Mrs Carrol Clem Mrs Victor C Miller Mrs Virgil Hurst Mrs Clyde Knowles Mrs O H Rolson and Mrs Irene Cline. Miss Jane McClure employed at the state house in Springfield came Saturday for a short visit with her mother Mrs Ruth Buser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Sachs
Route 6
Pat Foley
Marshall
Marguerite Wallis
Charles Inge
Paris
Ben Walls
Otis “Keeler
Bridge
North Sixth Street
John McCauley
Carrol Clem
Victor C. Miller
Virgil Hurst
Clyde Knowles
O. H. Rolson
Irene Cline
Jane McClure
State House
Springfield
Ruth Buser
Martinsville Area Families Host and Move In Weekly Gatherings
Mooreville residents Mr. and Mrs Ralph Cox and son Everett visit Martinsville friends for weekend. Fraker and Beachout families relocate near Martinsville. Paris visitors join local dinners at Mattern Walker Tingley and related households. Local notices include hospital updates and social visits among residents.
Martinsville Social Notes Share Meetings and Visits
Martinsville residents attend a February Home Makers Club meeting hosted by Lois Cline with a covered dish noon dinner and prayers. The group, plus guests Norma Cline Sharon Brosman Goldie Brosman, also discussed bonds and performed readings, songs, and a Martha and George Washington monologue.
West Union Social Notes and Local Visits
Mrs. W H Marvin and Mrs. Mattie Denham attended the funeral of Mrs. Blaine Murphy in Indianapolis. Baptist ladies held an all day meeting at the Sparling home followed by a covered dish noon dinner. Several residents reported visits and weekend stays with family in nearby towns and states, including Miss Emma Jean Craig Casey and Mrs. Susie Hilbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W H. Marvin
Mattie Denham
Blaine Murphy
Indianapolis
Sparling
Vaslitt Cox
Hutsonville
Clay Cork
Demna Williams
Springfield
Susie¢ Hilbert
Billy
Jackie
Emma Jean Craig
Casey
Harry Craig
Roy Dickerson
the Prairie
Maud Paddock
Kentucky
Detroit
Harry G. Kaye
Brownstown
Christian Church of
Louie Tolbert
Manteno
West Union
Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Robert Ferguson
Harry Ingle
Lena Williams
Harry Marlowe
Marshall
Meda Carlyle
Emma Jane
Elizabeth
Ohio
Harry, Jr
Jack Paddock
H. L. Smith
Mary Beth
St. Elmo
Susan Murphy
Pearl Eaton
Evansville
Ind
Horace Crumlin
New York
N. Y
Chas
Choctaw Preaching by Elder Dale Rhyne Next Sunday
Mrs. Maude Miller reports preaching services at this place next Sunday and the following Sunday evening by Elder Dale Rhyne of Oblong. Mrs. Maude Miller was called to LaFayette Indiana due to the serious illness of her sister Mrs Estella Scarlett who is in Home Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Rhyne
Maude Miller
LaFayette
Indiana
Estella Scarlett
Home
Local social notes and incidents around Avon area
Wednesday afternoon activities include Perry Williams Jr. suffering facial burns from kerosene mistaken for a furnace fire. house explosion followed. Ross Richey hosted daughter Mildred and family from Greenup, joined by Margaret Garner and John Blizzard. Garrulous visits, travels to Paris, Clarksville, and Dennison noted along with family matters and moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Willams, Jr
Avon
Ross Richey
Mildred
Greenup
Margaret Garner
John
Golda Blizzard
Walter- ‘Nicol
Jackson
Geneva
Davison
Cottonwood
Mildred Williams
Harvey Siverly
Leroy
Hinkle
George Lamb
Clarksville
Luther Benders
Sundy
Garner
George Toone
Paris
Russell
Burger
John Blizzard
William Ledermann
Charles Hollenbeck
Alvin’ 'T. Miller
Maggie Miller
Naida
Dennison
Warren-Norton
Salstér
Green Moss Community Gossip and Sunday Visits
Sunday attendance at church and a flurry of calls and dinners populate the page. Mr. and Mrs. Truman Ross visited her parents near Kimlin with several local families sharing meals and company through the weekend.
Allright by Mrs Lucy Chambers
Mrs Lawrence Wilkie spent last week with Mr and Mrs Ora Wilkie and helped take care of Mrs Black who is very sick She returned home Saturday evening Orlando Meeker and daughters Adam and Ethel spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Foster France and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Wilkie
Ora Wilkie
Black
Orlando Meeker
Adam and
Ethel
Foster France
Community Notes From Local Visits And Events
Frank called on Mrs Lucy Chambers and Effie Jane Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Darrel Morgan visited Mrs Lucy Chambers Thursday. Wesley Carpenter worked on the AAA program last week. Dwight and Layle Irvin spent a Sunday with Frank France. Richard Mason called on John Carpenter and Oscar Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Carpenter and children attended a birthday dinner for Mrs Will Haddix at Walnut Prairie Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Lucy Chambers
Effie Jane
Darrel Morgan
Wesley Carpenter
AAA
Dwight
Layle Irvin
Frank France
Richard Mason
John Carpenter
Oscar
John
Carpenter
Will Haddix
Walnut Prairie
War era diary notes from Africa mission and corn market view
A wartime letter from John N. Dicke describes daily routines, weather, and fatigue in Africa, amid notes on discipline and proximity to home. The document shifts to 1944 farm economics, highlighting a 115c premium for white corn, expected acreage shifts, and cereals’ growing role in the American diet and world feeding.
Corn Food Products in Demand as Nations Liberate
The report notes widespread demand for white corn food products amid ongoing conflicts. Producers highlight increased exports and domestic consumption as nations mobilize resources.
Obituary of Lena Hawker Saiter of Marshall Illinois
Lena Hawker Saiter, born February 6 1868 in Germany, died February 21 1944 at her daughter Nellie Low’s home near Marshall Illinois at 76. She moved to America with her parents in 1871, joined Zion Evangelical Church, married William Saiter September 10 1890, had six children, and survived by six children 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren with her husband who died in 1942. She also left two brothers Fred Hawker and John Hawker and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena, ‘Hawker
Fredrick and
Mary Hawker
Germany
Mra
Nellie’ Low
Marshall
Illinois
Amderica
Mllinois
Funeral Services Held at Zion Church
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Zion church conducted by Rev. H. F. Hasewinkel. Burial was made in Zion cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Church
H. F. Hasewinkel
Zion Cemetery
Clark County Illinois Special Meeting Called by Board of Supervisors
Clark County Illinois special meeting set for March 13 1944 at 9 00 am in the Marshall Court House. Purpose to allow claims against the county and to conduct other business as needed. Attending are supervisors M A Walker Harry Madaniel Harry Kanmacher Wm Abell Labrone Edwards Otto Veach Wm Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyoy “Kemp
Clark County
Llinois
Marshall
Walker
Harry
Madaniel Harry Kanmacher
Abell
Laborne Edwards Otto Veach
Morgan
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Homer
Mrs. Etta Shaffrer
Ralph Cox
Everett
Mooresville
Everett Allred
Harry Fraker
Charles Bair
Martinsville
Harold Beachout
Fraker
Edna Mattern
Kathleene Noyse
Helen Hiatt
Nelle Cox
Lauris Tingrey
Harry Conrad
Will Altenbach
Decatur
H. A. Walker
Westfield
Harold Walker
Wellie Buckle
Bila Burger
Ola Cleaver
Amanda ‘Patchett
George Beachout
Cleaver Aas
Paris Hospital
Lola Sutton
Clarence Bea‘bout
George Beabout
Carl Beabout
Wash Allery
Home Makers ‘Club
Lois Cline
Cline
Columbia
Martha
George Washington
Goldie Brosman
America
Norma Cline
Sha
Ron
Kansas
Alice Bennett
Elledge
Fred Weiland
Noble Cavolt
Roy Miller
Kenneth Miller
Joe Kurtz
Clyde Brosman
J. B. Eyestone
Dorothy
Elmer Phillips
Ora Cline
Alma Shipe
Ross Holler
Will McKee
Russell McKee
Will Brosman
Harfie Shaffner
Mrs. Mac Plety
Green Moss
Mrs. Roe E. Davis
Truman Ross
George Reedy
Near Kimlin
Virginia Schwartz
Shelbyville
Othel Hurst
Mike’ Schwartz
Virgil Duzan
Misa
Jean Duzan
Eliza Nicholson
Dean Montgomery
Leslie
Lloyd
David Montgomery
Ora Hallock
Mary Kester
Roe Davis
Allright
Mrs. Lucy Chambers
Darwin Township
Bow
Africa
John N. Dicke
Jim Wagner
Farm Line
Ed Morris
Wabash Telephone, Company
Board , OF , Supervisors
Clark
County
Marshall Maid Enriched
Elite Bakery
Marshall, Thinois
Marshall, Illinois
OM En
Spotlight Tomatoes
New Country Club
Catcoffe
Rvias
Texas
Florida
Skinner
House Hold Institute
Kroger
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