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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1963
Page
2
The Marshall Herald published by Wabash Valley Printing Co at 124 S 5th St Marshall Illinois announces weekly Friday issues. Subscription is $2.00 per year local advertising 35c per column inch and 20c per line for classified ads.
Illinois Tax Facts discusses property tax bills prepared by 102 county clerks for local governments and notes the state average rate rose from 2.61 in 1951 to 4.02 in 1962. It credits voter-approved referenda for much of the increase and urges continued taxpayer control and clear explanations to avoid unnecessary projects. The Taxpayers Federation expresses faith in referendum principles and responsible GA actions.
Fraty Barkley of Oliver died February 18 at Paris Hospital at age 90 years six months two days. Survived by sister Mrs Frank Drake of Marshall, three nephews and three nieces including Frank Drake and Ruth Holt. Burial in Forsythe Cemetery. The poem reflects on guiding the living to rest and caring for the dead.
West Union social page lists weekend guests including Mr. and Mrs. Rush Dolson and sons, Mrs. Jean Riley, Mrs. Berniece Baker, Mrs. Doris Minder and Mary of Hutsonville, and Estella Shawler. Other visits mention Forrest Ferris returning from Cocoa Beach, Florida, and James Ellis visiting from Fort Leonard Wood. Families hosting include Nichols, Tolbert, Taylor, Lindley, and Mayfs with various relatives from Marshall and Robinson areas.
Joe Ellis of Tennessee visited with his parents Mr and Mrs Hubert Ellis. A group including Mrs Alice Utterback Mrs Fern Isbel Mrs Rosemary Thompson Mrs Dorothy Ledermann Mrs Vivian Siverly and Mrs Hazel Wright plus Millard Brown attended the daily vacation Bible School Clinic at the Methodist church in West Terre Haute Tuesday afternoon. Eva Haskett of Terre Haute and granddaughter Mrs Lois Stephens and family prepared to move to Denver Colorado where Stephens is being transferred as manager of Roots Store. Eva Wright came to stay with her son Harry Wright with visits from Robinson and an organ recital in Terre Haute.
Elder Gaylord Green will preach at Mill Creek church Sunday morning and evening. Mrs. Maude Miller and others visited various local homes including Gideon Deahl and the Williams family. Marshall hosts revival services at the Baptist church Sunday evening with local residents attending.
Rev Ezekial Haley will deliver the Sunday evening message on March 10 at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Mr and Mrs Carroll Gard spent.
The Illinois Veterans' Commission announces about 1000 veteran deaths monthly with free government headstones for unmarked graves. Spouses may obtain a matching headstone for a nominal fee and cartage funds are provided. Local offices in Edgar and Clark counties offer assistance with applications and erection details.
Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Ira Cannady. Terre Haute shoppers Maggie White and Ruby Graham visited on Saturday. Lesley and Chris Wernz spent Thursday evening with grandmother Fern Wernz. Lesley visited cousin Mike Bumpus and grandparents Neal and Mrs. Bumpus. Grant Hollenbeck spent Thursday with Norton guests. Dorothy Wernz called on Leroy Ingram Thursday. Walter Gard of Terre Haute visited in Ohio vicinity Thursday. Lucille Vanfleet and Mable Gard attended a craft lesson at Casey U B Church. Anna Shotwell spent Saturday with George Marvin. Ira Cannady’s family called on James Graham Friday. Fern Wernz called on Lillie White in West Union Tuesday. Sorry to report the passing away of Gideon Dehl, a good friend and neighbor.
The dealer promotes four distinct sports car styles including bucket-seat convertibles and coupes. Options include 4 speed manual or Powerglide transmission, traction, and tachometer. New models feature Comfortist steering and high horsepower engines up to 425 hp with Turbo-Fire 409 at extra cost.
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