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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1959
Page
1
The church marks fifty years since its dedication with a March 7 1908 date noted and a program including organ voluntary by Prof. Thornton hymns sermons by Bishop Robert McIntyre and a dedication prayer by Bishop McIntyre followed by afternoon and evening services.
Hobart Burkybile, twin son of Mr and Mrs Ray Burkybile, who was seriously hurt in a February 13 fall while doing carpentry near Casey, was brought back home just north of Casey yesterday after treatment at Union Hospital in Terre Haute.
Mr and Mrs Frank H Roth of Tucson hosted a noon patio dinner on March 1 for the forty first wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Lilliard Gus Quinn. Guests included the Quins, Forest Rollings and family, Zelda Buckner, Jean Crothers, and Quinns relatives.
Marshall Rotary Club elected six directors for the 1959 60 year at the February 24 meeting. Directors are Fred Haughton Hugh Forbes Leon Fitzgarrald Charlie Field Bill Meehling Truman Spittler and past president Frank Mitchell. Harold Luse presented Carl W. Holler on Clark County history.
Howard L. Hamilton editor of the Casey Reporter entered Union Hospital Terre Haute on Monday and underwent a major operation Tuesday. His room is 315.
Birth notice for Rochell Ann Roach born February 4 to Mr and Mrs Lee E Roach rural route 4 Also a son Charles Herman Jr born to Mr and Mrs Charles Shotts in Sullivan Indians hospital. Dr and Mrs George Mitchel and daughters moved into new country home west of town Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Everett English family moved into Mitchells former home on north eighth street they had purchased earlier.
Rev Louis Miller reads resignation effective September after six months notice to allow time for a successor. He cites completing his second novel The Swirl traveling abroad for the manuscript and aging as reasons. He may help with pulpit supply after return but not full time. Mrs Miller shares in the experience and both vow no slackening before departure.
Glen Clapp wed Miss Grace Perisho at the bride’s parents home in Dolson township with Rev. Lewis Campbell officiating on February 24. Licenses issued for Frank J. Miller and others. Nath an Seaton and Carrie Athey listed among couples, plus multiple pairings in Marshall and Wabash township. The Dolson high school reopens after influenza closures. Judge Connelly welcomes a baby boy named George Franklin. Charles Clapp relocates to Marshall as the community notes ongoing changes.
On Tuesday afternoon Ralph Davison of Melrose and Miss Clarene McKenzie of Marshall were married by Rev. L Z Smith. Clyde Knowles, a local livestock dealer, bought seven carloads of fat hogs for about 12650 dollars, all sold to Home Packing Co in Terre Haute. Mrs Melvin Parsons of Dennison broke her right arm above the elbow after a fall.
Sunday February 26 at 2:00 PM at the Evan gelical parsonage the marriage of Miss Josephine Imle and Noble Marlowe was conducted by Rev H F Hasewinkle. Also notes a wolf killed north of Martinsville weighing 35 pounds and a fall injuring Mrs Thomas Switzer breaking her right leg above the ankle. Judge Joseph McLaughlin of Sullivan is mentioned.
Attorney John M. sts thecone tee in the Harvey Keller estate with a final report. Willis Wayne Irwin was granted divorce from Gracie Mae with custody of the child granted to the mother and support set at $96.90 per month. Edith et al versus Mary Hammond ordered property sold. Lois Comer granted divorce from Walter Comer with custody of their minor children and alimony plus child support of $150 and $150 attorney fee.
Mr and Mrs Charles Clapp celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a Sunday open house at 1106 Archer Marshall Tl. from 2 to 5 pm. Attendants assisting at the door were Wesley Hogue and Alfred Trefzs. Patty Trefz and Anna Jeanette Behner registered guests.
Velsicol Chemical Marshall plant launches an Improved Safety and Housekeeping program starting January 1. The drive features a safety film and yellow caution flags, with plant manager Frank Giordano urging full employee participation. A January 12 16 film viewing for students precedes planned April family showings and a spring plant-wide safety meeting on April 21 with Clyde Powell.
The piece argues Michigan went broke due to high spending under Governor Soapy Williams and a welfare state built with Walter Reuther’s influence. It contends the governor and legislature seek federal and big business bailouts while avoiding spend cuts, warning that continued federal spending risks national bankruptcy under socialism.
Myron R. Tedrick announces a county scholarship exam to select candidates for University of Illinois awards. The test at Marshall Court House on Saturday April 25, 1959 at 9 00 a m lasts three hours. Scholarships include County Agriculture Home Economics and two veterans children awards. Eligible students should notify their high school principal by April 10 1959.
Michael Moschenrose six year old son of Mr and Mrs Joe Moschenrose entered Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children at 710 South Kingshighway in St Louis on March 3 for an extended stay. Cards and letters will be deeply appreciated.
William Andre Hutchens 20, son of Mr and Mrs Harlan Hutchens of Marshall, enlisted in the air force and went to Lackland AFB Texas for four months training. Peggy Jane Clark of Hanover Pennsylvania formerly of Marshall received a merit certificate at Eichelberger High School. She and Charles S Peyser reached the finals of the national merit scholarship competition. Peggy Jane Cotie is the granddaughter of Mrs Louise Cotie.
The fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Clapp was observed Tuesday February 24 at their farm home in Edgar county Grandview township. They married February 24 1909 at the home of her parents Enos Perisho by Rev. Lewis Campbell. He taught 32 years in Clark county rural schools. They have a daughter Mrs Lawrence Lycan and two grandchildren Evan and Mary Beth Lycan. Relatives and friends called with gifts.
D A R Wal ter Burdick Chapter held its March meeting with talks by Mrs Cline on Narcissa Whitman, Mrs Goble on Americas Finest Library, and Mrs MacWherter on Masters of Deceit. Hostess Trene Cline and assistants served refreshments to seventeen members and a guest. The regent presided and a nominating committee was named for 1959 60 officers. The Good Citizen luncheon was planned for April at the Martinsville Methodist church.
A correction states the daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Gard west union was misidentified. The correct middle name is Leann not Leeman Gard.
The Marshall Lions Club announces its annual Pancake Supper in the Youth Building at the Clark County Fairground on Tuesday March 17. Pancakes and sausage start at 4 30 pm and continue until eaten. Tickets cost 1 with children tickets sold at the door.
Clark county 4-H members present a combined 4-H Share the Fun festival and agriculture 4-H club rally March 7 at 7 30 pm in Martinsville High School. Winners may advance to the Illinois state fair. Mr Bundy outlines 4-H activities for 1959. refreshments follow.
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