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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1970
Page
1
Pictured above seated Ruth Deahl Dayne Miller Helen Finkbiner Dorothy Ledermann Violet Beard Debbie mete during a community event at the Chile supper held on P seventh page.
A list of marriage license applicants for Terre Haute and nearby towns includes James Lee Smith with Karen Lee Bush, Jerry Lee DeHart with Sheila Alice Holcomb, and others from Dayton Marshall Casey Robinson Paris Olney and Marshall Illinois. The notices name both partners and their residences in Indiana and Illinois.
Forty six high school art students toured Eastern Illinois University Charleston Illinois visiting the Paul Sargent Art Gallery and the Art Department They viewed three gallery shows sculpture painting and photography in Old Main and toured Fine Arts studios before lunch in the Panthers Lair and return trip home.
Winter quarter graduates at Eastern Illinois University include Mr and Mrs Stephen Riggle. Riggle son of Mr and Mrs Billy Riggle of Danville. Mrs Riggle former Myrna Y Waye Ingram daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Ingram of Marshall. They will receive the Bachelor of Science degree. Clark County Historical Society schedules its monthly meeting in the All Purpose Room South Side School on Thursday evening March 12 at 7 80.
The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Thursday March 12 at 7 pm in the Central Administration office. Bids for the high school boiler replacement will be opened and plans obtained for 25 dollars from Wilson Hodge and Groh Architects. The board will review teaching staff employment and football coaching applicants. Staff from the Beacon School Terre Haute will visit trainable classes. Simpson Thompson Callahan and Bush attended an Eastern Illinois University meeting to discuss a new transportation formula and reimbursement procedures.
The Neighbors Friendship Club met at Phyllis Draper’s home with Alta Cook assisting. Louise Hendrix presided and Chalice Gard led prayers and readings from Matthew 8 10. Members present included Chalice Gard Audrian Hendrix Maxine Macke and others. a valentine grabbag gift exchange occurred and the next meeting is planned March 10 at Audrian Hendrix’s home.
Roscoe Ziegler of Route 2 West Union had surgery Tuesday at Union Hospital and is on the 5th floor. Mrs L Phillippe was taken to St Anthony s Hospital early Friday and is in room 270, improving. Mrs Benton Marrs returned home from Union Hospital on Tuesday.
Marshall Lodge 183 hosts past masters night Friday March 6 with a supper at 6 30 p m. The Hairdressers Association meeting is scheduled for March 9.
The notice column reports deaths of Mrs. Jessie Welsh age 76 of 603 South Sixth Street in Terre Haute with services at Moora Funeral Home. It also notes Gertrude Scott 82 of 1107 Plum Street and Miss Freda L. Hawker 57 of Route 1 Marshall with services at Marr and Moore funeral homes. Earl B. Irwin 74 of Indianapolis died at Winona Memorial Hospital with services at Conde Funeral Home. Burial in Marshall cemetery for Scott and Hawker.
The Past Matron's Club of the Marshall Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star met Tuesday evening at the Colonial Kitchen. President Mrs. Cliff Etcinson presided with hostess Mrs. Velta Clatfelter. Reading by Mrs. Herman Seidel highlighted the Eastern season. attendees included Mrs. Stella Clem, Mrs. Irene Cline, Mrs. Wesley Hogue, and Mrs. Harry Johnson.
Mrs. Ruth Adams of Marshall is appointed registrar for the Clark County Selective Service board. Eighteen year-olds may register at the Light and Water Office, City Hall, 708 Archer Ave., Marshall, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Marriage licenses listed include G W Thompson 21 and Lorene English 18 of Wabash township, Herschel Knowles 20 and Bessie R Buehler 16 of Dolson township, Elden Franklin Keith 29 of Desdemond County Texas and Zola Green Evans 26 of Melrose township, Harry Ludwing 22 of Effingham and Bessie May Fasig 20 of Martinsville Illinois.
Carl Shaffner and sons lease the Dixie Theatre from Charles Prevo near West Union and plan Saturday night shows starting after winter. The picture show has been closed for the season and will run weekly for the first month, then twice weekly thereafter.
Evan Hammond aged 23 and Jeannie Weldon 20, both of Martinsville, joined in marriage last Sunday at the bride's parents home, Mr and Mrs Perry Findley, in Hoopeston. Rev F W Dale officiated. Harold W Morris and Miss Willa Finley named as witnesses.
Twenty years ago in 1950 the 120 acre Wesley Carpenter estate in Anderson township sold at the courthouse east door. Clyde Knowles bought it for one dollar per acre. Marriage licenses list Paul Rowland and Eillen Callahan, James Weed and Vera Wilson. A baby boy Dennis Michael born March 1 to Mr. and Mrs. Adams Jr Route 2 Plymouth. Charles Samford and wife announce birth of son Clarence born at 4:00 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Samford is C. W. Goekler's daughter.
Ten years ago the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church near Marshall was found ablaze after heavy snow delayed help. The brick 1881 structure and its contents were nearly destroyed. Rev H J Kemp had served as pastor for about eight years. A separate item notes the birth of Tessie Ann Waymire on February 13 at Sacramento, weight 8 pounds 5 ounces, to Cpl and Mrs Lester Waymire.
Work began this week on re modeling the large upstairs court room in the courthouse. Plans call for lowered ceilings a central partition and paneling. The renovation will include air conditioning to cool the room during heat waves.
The High School and Junior High youth of First Christian Church will host the First Church of Christ youth from Peru Indiana on Sunday March 19. Refreshments start at 5 00 p m and activities at 6 00 p m in the church building.
Mr. and Mrs. Arlie L. Selvia welcomed a daughter Leslie Ann born February 25 at Union Hospital. Mrs. Selvia formerly June Norton.
Miss Eben Sathre and James Harms wed at the First United Methodist Church on Saturday January 31. Rev Burt McIntosh officiated with organist Mrs Leon Fitzgarrald and soloists Rick Perry and Janet Nelson. Couples and attendants wore green crepe gowns and yellow rose bouquets. A reception followed at Colonial Kitchen. The couple plans to live in Chicago after Urbana studies.
The Marshall Woman's Club held a February 25 meeting at Tom's Restaurant with 19 members. Plans cover the Clark County Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting on March 31 at the American Legion Hall hosted by the Marshall Woman's and Civic Woman's clubs.
The VFW district meeting convened at VF W Post 7380 in Decatur on Sunday March 1. Marshall Post 5975 members including Com and Mrs Don Stepp and others attended along with Mrs Blanche Gu and Mr and Mrs Pat O Rourke and Mrs Wm A Burger. The May district officers election will be held at Decatur VFW 980 on the first Sunday in May inviting a large Marshall post turnout. Mrs Fenton Fraker will present a fifth grade play An Evening with Abraham Lincoln.
Clark County Heart Fund contributions exceed 421.20 with treasurer Ruth Ann Anacker hopeful for a 2500 goal. Fund supports research education and community services of the heart association aiding the nation’s leading killer disease. Send gifts to Ruth Anacker at Dulaney National Bank Marshall.
The Clark County Trail Blazers Saddle Club announces new membership with contact options or a meeting on April 4 at 700 p.m. at Dennison school. Dues are $2 per year per family. Monthly horse shows begin April 19 at 1 30 p.m. at the club ground in Dennison.
Mrs Aurey B Hitel of 802 South Sth Street announces the engagement of her daughter Cheryl Lynn to Dennis Boyd son of Mr and Mrs Robert Boyd of Danville Illinois. Miss Hitel works at Sandusky Furniture in Danville and Mr Boyd is employed at Land of Grain. Wedding planned for April.
An open house will honor Clen Wilson’s 85th birthday at Oliver Methodist Church in Oliver Illinois on Sunday March 8 1970 from 2 to 6 pm. Friends and relatives are invited to attend and gifts are requested to be omitted.
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