Clark County Delegation Seeks Lake Project Funding
A Marshall and Clark County delegation met Governor at Springfield to discuss completing the lake southwest of Marshall. Land has been cleared and work done. funding decisions rest with the governor. Attendees included Rep. John W. Lewis, Rep. Frank Welsh, G. O. Frazier, Caslon Bennett and others, with additional attendees from Tuscola and Casey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Clark County
Gov. Stevenson
Springfield
Robert Flowers
John W. Lewis
Frank Welsh
Caslon Bennett
Charles Blundell
Heber Nash
van Tarble
G. O. Frazier
W. Henry Waltripp
Tuscole
Casey
Brick church seeks bids to build new church in York Township
Members of a Brick church in York township about five miles east of West Union plan a new building and invite bids. Plans will be available at the church tomorrow Saturday March 12 and may be viewed by contacting the church building committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
West Union
Former Marshall Woman Dies in Oklahoma
Mrs Effie Pearce died Wednesday morning about 3 00 oclock at Ada Oklahoma Funeral services and burial will be held today Friday She leaves two sons Fred of Seminole Oklahoma Edward of Ada Oklahoma and one daughter Mrs Char lene Christiansen of Los Angeles California one brother Warren Baker of Mechanicburg Pennsylvania and one sister Mrs Myrtle McClung of Tyler Texas She was the daughter of the late Mrs Elizabeth Baker of Marshall and was a trained nurse in Marshall and vicinity for a number of years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Pearce
Ada
Oklahoma
Fred
Seminole
Edward
Charlene Christiansen
Los Angeles
California
Warren Baker
Mechanicburg
Pennsylvania
Myrtle McClung
Tyler
Texas
Pearce
Elizabeth Baker
Marshall
Terre Haute Welcome for Tucson Expatriates
Mrs. Munson Bolling, formerly of Marshall now living in Tucson, arrived at her daughter Mrs. Ralph Ditto’s Terre Haute home Sunday night. She plans to enter a Terre Haute hospital for an operation. Mr. Bolling, who moved to Tucson, is reported to be gaining in health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munson Bolling
Marshall
Tucson
Arizona
Mr. Bolling
Ralph Ditto
Terre Haute
Bolling
Phyllis Tingley Enrolls at Butler University
Miss Phyllis J. Tingley of Marshall enrolled as a sophomore in the University College at Butler University for the second semester of 1948-49, majoring in religion, per registrar Dr Co R Maxam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis J. Tingley
Arthur Tingley
Route 4
Marshall
Butler University
Co. R. Maxam
Tingley
University College
Newcastle Wedding Ties Kemp Family to Wendell Reed
Harold J. and Mrs. Kemp attended the wedding of Ruth Evelyn Kemp to Wendell Reed at the bride’s home near Newcastle Indiana last Thursday night. The ceremony was recorded on a wire recorder so the bride’s ill grandfather J A Stott could hear it. Rev Barnes of Pilgrim church Newcastle officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold J
Mrs. Kemp
Marriages Highlight Local Nuptials In Marshall Area
Robert Ogle and Carolyn Laird wed at Rev Kemp's home on March 4 with family present. A reception followed at the Laird home. Carmin McNary and Wm Manis married Saturday with Dr Lewis Manis officiating at the Drake Hotel. After April they will reside at 6731 South Jeffrey Street in Chicago. Mrs Maria McNary, daughter of the Marshall postmaster, attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ogle
Charles Ogle
Carolyn Laird
R. EB. Laird of
Marshall
Kemp
R. E. Laird
Carmin McNary
Wm. Manis
Chicago
Lewis Manis
Drake ‘Hotel
South
Jeffrey Street
Maria
Rey McNary
Marriage Licenses for Four Couples Noted
Robert EB. Ogle 22 of West Union marries Carolyn E. Laird 17 of Marshall. Charles M. Ward 18 of Martinsville weds Lila Lee Cooley 17 of Casey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert EB. Ogle
West Union
Carolyn E. Laird
Marshall
Charles M. Ward
Martinsville
Lila Lee Cooley
Casey
Liggett Couple Celebrates 55 Years of Marriage
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Liggett of Terre Haute marked their fifty fifth wedding anniversary with an open house at their home on Locust Street. Family members and numerous friends, from Terre Haute and nearby towns, attended a dinner and visit, delivering flowers gifts and cards to honor the milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Liggett
Locust Street
Terre Haute
Clarence Bargs
Betty
Charles Cunningham
Gene
Junior Weaver
Archie Andrews
Linda
Don Smitley
Cindy
Becky
Minnie Irvin
Harold Hall
Luella Weaver
Harry Mathew
John Fred
Bob Liggett
Lloyd Ramsey
Robert Wyrick
James Wyrick
Olen Jones
Glen
John Brodie
Charles Britton
Mack Liggett
Marion Bartram
Marion
B. L. Taylor
John Klatz
Jennings Klatz
Jackie
Gail Simpone
Warren McInturn
Betty Houriet
Edgar Smith
Dee Unger
Dorothy Feldhoff
Hugh O'Donnel
Clint Edwards
Betty Stiffler
Oscar Whitten
Bamesberger High Bidder on His Home
Louie Bamesberger was the top bidder at a public sale for his home and about eighteen acres of ground south of Marshall. The sale price totaled $10,125 and he purchased most of the personal property as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Bamesberger
Marshall
Births announced for Nancy Lee Hamilton in Terre Haute
Mr and Mrs Howard Hamilton of Martinsville announce the birth of a daughter Nancy Lee born Thursday March 3 at St Anthony Hospital Terre Haute She weighed 7 pounds 5 ounces Mrs Hamilton former Miss Alma Lea Hutchinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter H Hutchinson of Marshall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hamilton
Martinsville
Nancy Lee
St. Anthony Hospital
Terre Haute
Hamilton
Alma Lea Hutchinson
Walter H. Hutchinson
Marshall
Real Estate Transfers and Club Notices From Westfield Area
A list of real estate transfers dated 1949 shows multiple warranty and quit claim deeds for lots and tracts in Westfield and surrounding townships, with nominal sums. The Woman's Club announces a meeting next Monday at 2 30 PM and luncheon reservations for March 16 Martinsville, while local residents depart for Florida after heavy snowfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Rider
Melissa Ethel Rider
Westfield
Thomas N
Elsie Comer
W. D. Nelson
Richard and
Grace Eubank
B.E
Pauline Daugherty
Collings Addition
Charles E. Roberts
James Dudley
York
Jane Dudley
Frank Cole
Cc. E
Lillie Brandenburg
Leo R
Cordelia Mae Cooper
Winnie
John Musgrave
Ed Clatfelter
John D. Davis
Forrest
Eileen Ferris
Virginia Davis
Mary E
Allen Crumlin
Wilber
Leah Guyer
Everett
Addie Ralston
Melvin
Shirley Volkers
John and
Blanche McKay
Woman's Club
R. A. Mitchell
Martinsville
E. D. Seed
Owen Hendrix
Senior Class Plans Ring Booth at Junior Carnival
March 7 meeting led by president Rosemarie Abel discussed a ring-throwing booth for the Junior Carnival and a Senior dance date with no definite plans. Mr Brumm noted a Odd Fellows Lodge scholarship. William Zeigel from Eastern Illinois State Teachers College outlined job qualifications and the value of college degrees. The meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemarie Abel
Edna Files
Brumm
Odd Fellows Lodge
William Zeigel
Eastern Illinois State Teachers College
Clinois Colleges
Eastern
Carnival Queen Candidates Named For Friday High School Event
Four girls Ardith Stogs dill Barbara Lee Margaret Schaefer and Virginia Strohm are candidates for carnival queen. Votes cost one cent each and the queen will be crowned at 10 30 p m Friday night during the High School carnival at 7 00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardith Stogsdill
Barbara Lee
Margaret Schaefer
Virginia Strohm
Adult Homemakers Final Lesson Preview Pot Luck
The Adult Homemakers meet with cinnamon rolls and tea rings as samples. March 10 will feature Beauty Tips by Louise and Helen from Louise's Beauty Salon. The March 17 pot-luck follows a last regular meeting, with Kraft Cheese Company discussing the dairy business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Helen
Kraft Cheese Company
Marshall Falls to Eastern State in Regional Tourney
Marshall loses 52 to 34 against Eastern State in the regional tournament opener. Spring basketball begins March 7 and runs two weeks, with football practice starting after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Eastern State
Standings of League Play As of March 8
National League leads Cubs 2-0 Indians 1-1 Giants 1-1 Pirates 0-2. American League Eagles 3-1 Lions 2-2 Tigers 2-2 Wildcats 1-3. Legion League Purdue 8-1 Wisconsin 2-2 Illinois 2-2 Indiana 1-3. Post No. 90 Ohio State 3-1 Michigan 2-2 Northwestern 2-2 Iowa 1-3. Commanders League St Louis 3-1 Notre Dame 2-2 Kentucky 2-2 Stanford 1-3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
Indians
Giants
Pirates
Eagles
Lions
Tigers
Wildcats
Purdue
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio State
Michigan
Northwestern
Iowa
St. Louis
Notre Dame
Kentucky
Stanford
Area 13 forms in March meeting at Eastern Illinois State College
Area 13 of the American Business Education Association organized March 5 on the Eastern Illinois State College campus to serve Shelby, Moultrie, Coles, Cumberland, Clark, Jasper and Crawford counties. The next meeting is set for April 20 at Eastern. Geneva Murphy of Marshall High School is among three teachers planning it, while Mildred Hutchens of Marshall High School joins a committee on surplus commodities. James Duval, about 70, was injured Saturday night in a Marshall area auto crash and taken to Union Hospital, Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Business Education Association
Eastern Illinois State College
Shelby
Moultrie
Coles
Cumberland
Clark
Jasper
Crawford
Eastern
Geneva Murphy
Marshall High School
Mildred Hutchens
James Duval
Marshall
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Ohio Oil awards Terre Haute division office contract
The Ohio Oil Company awards the new Terre Haute division office project to Wm. P. Jungelause Co Inc of Indianapolis. Sanford Electric handles electrical work and Hays Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning Co also of Indianapolis handles HVAC and plumbing. The two story brick building with limestone facing will sit on Cherry Street between Sixth and Seventh, 120 foot frontage, about 20000 square feet, fully air conditioned and ready in eight months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Oil Company
Terre Haute
Wm. P. Jungelause Company, Inc
Indianapolis
Sanford Electric Company
Hays Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Company
Cherry Street
Sixth
Seventh Streets
Michigan
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
Pennsyvania
Virginia
West Virginia
Marshall
State Superintendent Recognizes Marshall District for Educational Progress
The State Superintendent of Public Instruction visited Marshall Community Unit No. C-2 to evaluate the district and discuss issues. A written report was issued. the district received full recognition for the current school year and a certificate was sent to the county superintendent for signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
New
Marshall Community Unit
C. M. Hadley
Marshall Community Unit No. C-2
Marshall
Sinois
Bear
Hadley
Death notices from Marshall and Clarksville funerals
George W. German aged 82 died at his Marshall home after Saturday morning illness. Survived by wife Emma, daughter Mrs. Robert Hague, son Everett G. German, sisters Belle Cline and Mary Merrill, five grandchildren. Services Monday at Moore Funeral Home. Burial in Marshall Cemetery. Ulysses Pinkney Clapp aged 83 died in Paris Illinois Wednesday night. Survived by sons Clinton Terre Haute and Kenneth Lawton, daughter Mrs Mildred Huggins Terre Haute, brother Bruce Clarksville, twelve grandchildren. Funeral Saturday 10:00 at Clarksville Baptist Church. Burial Clarksville Cemetery. Dick Smith returned to hospital in St. Louis last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. German
Marshall
Emma
Robert Hague
Kingsport
Tennessee
Everett G. German
Hindsdale, I
Belle Cline
Illinois
Mary Merrill
Kansas City
Missouri
Moore Funeral Home
Eugene Stauffer
Marshall Cemetery
Ulysses Pinkney Clapp
Paris
Clinton
Terre Haute
Indiana
Kenneth
Lawton
Oklahoma
Mildred Huggins
Bruce Clapp
Clarksville
Marrs
Clarksville Baptist Church
W. A. Fuson
Clarksville Cemetery
Unprecedented March Snow Grips Local Area
In eight days of March the region saw the heaviest snow in years and unusually cold weather for the season. Josiah Henderson will hold a public sale at his residence 31 ¼ miles west of West Union on March 18. James Elam has moved to a farm south of Auburn. Local editor Jerry Ishler of the Martinsville Express visited the Herald office. Mrs. Dan Coryell of Allerton returned from a visit to her mother, Mrs. Haun. Representative John Lewis was at home over Sunday and returned to Springfield. Mrs. A. B. Matthews arrived home from visits in Shelbyville, Springfield, Girard and Westfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Henderson
West Union
James Elam
Nelson
Indiana
Auburn
Jerry Ishler
Martinsville Express
Dedicatory services mark new M E church in Marshall
Mrs Clyde Foltz of Clinton Indiana attended the dedication with Mrs Kate Murphy as guests. Bishop Robert McIntyre preached and spoke at both services. The 1200 seat building was crowded. Also noted are farm moves by Joseph Bishop and family from Wabash to Martinsville and the death of Mrs Mary Hull in St John Oregon with burial back at West York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Foltz
Clinto
Indiana
M E
Kate Murphy
Joseph Bishop
Chris Stoelting
Wabash
Bob Hammond
Martinsville
Mississippi Valley
Brinkley
Arkansas
Methodist Church
Marshall
Robert McIntyre
Mary Hull
West York
D W Hull
St. John
Oregon
Local items from Anderson township and surrounding area
Obituary notes William F Chickadonz of Anderson township died after a long illness. Funeral services were at his home led by Rev John Craig and he was buried in Marshall cemetery. A Macklin auctioneer reports busy sale days as prices expected to fall. R H Liffick and Miss Ruby Frances Fox wed in Marshall with Rev D T Black officiating. Adam Honderich of Indianapolis says death reports were greatly exaggerated. Clarence Kibby arrived in New York from March 4 and is in a base hospital in Hempstead recovering from a gunshot wound. He hopes to return home in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F Chickadonz
Anderson Township
John Craig
Marshall Cemetery
John Hawker
St Louis
Frank Geisert
A Macklin
R. H Liffick
Ruby Frances Fox
Marshall
D T Black
Adam Honderich
Indianapolis
Will Abel
Fred Saiter
Oliver Saiter
Clarence Kibby
New York
Hempstead
Obituary and social notices from Marshall area 1929
Mrs. William Cline died Monday at her home west of West Union with funeral at the Ohio church and burial in Ohio cemetery. Glenn Ritter of Pensacola announces birth of Harold Glenn Jr. born February 28. Robert Taylor of Denver visits Abe Garver. Armstrong uncle death prompts trip to Danville. Chester Buckner visits parents Frank and, University of Illinois student Buckner, and the Marshall Women’s Club meets at 6:30 for dinner at the Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cline
West Union
Ohio Church
Ohio
Glenn Ritter
Pensacola
Florida
Harold Glenn, Jr
Glenn
Gus Ritter
Marshall
Robert Taylor
Denver
Colorado
Abe Garver
Taylor
Danville
Alex Armstrong
Armstrong
Armstrong’ Church
Chester Buckner
University of Ilinois
Champaign
Frank Buckner
Business and Professional Women's Club of
The
Christian Church
Hadley Re employed by Marshall School Unit C-2
A Marshall School Unit C-2 board meeting offered and Supt. C M Hadley accepted a contract for the coming school year. The action confirms Hadley will continue as superintendent for another term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Board
Hadley
Supt. C. M. Hadley
Deadline set for corn loan and purchase agreements
The Clark County Illinois AAA Committee announced the corn loan program ends March 31, 1949 due to the angoumois moth area. Loans require moisture-tested samples. those with high moisture can retest as weather improves. Purchase agreements at 64 cents per bushel for No 3 or better grade available at the AAA Office until March 31, 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Mllinois Aaa Committee
AAA
Snowy Wednesday Night Closes Roads in Marshall
Marshall reported about three inches of snow on Wednesday night with drifting in places blocking traffic along country roads. The storm marked one of the heaviest snowfalls this winter in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Batchelor Couple Visit Marshall Relative
Mr and Mrs. Harry Batchelor flew from Los Angeles to Marshall to visit Mrs. Vern Cole last week. Mr Batchelor returned to Los Angeles while Mrs. Batchelor remains indefinitely. Mrs. Batchelor is the former Irene Martin, cousin of Mrs. Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Batchelor
Marshall
Los Angeles
California
Vern Cole
Batchelor
Irene Martin
Cole
Mrs Lena Hirsch Visits St. Louis Scholar at Jefferson Hotel
Mrs Lena Hirsch and her brother Fred Graff of Terre Haute spent Friday with Dr Phillip Rhinehart at the Jefferson Hotel in St. Louis. Rhinehart, once a neighbor in Germany, is giving lectures in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Hirsch
Fred Graff
Terre Haute
Phillip Rhinehart
Jefferson Hotel
St. Louis
Rhinehart
Hirsch
Graf
Germany
Mrs Dulaney Receives Gift After World Trip Talk
At a meeting Mrs. Harry B. Dulaney read a paper on her journey around the world and was presented with a token of appreciation for her services.
Ten Years Ago Obituaries and Local Social Notes
Obituaries note J K Kerr formerly of Marshall died in Miami Florida. James Burkett age 76 died at his daughter's home in Marshall. Funeral services were held in Miami Auburn cemetery burial. Graham Bible class meets at Methodist church this afternoon. Marshall Troop 81 beats Martinsville Troop 82 23 to 17 at Mt H S gym. Social notes include Mrs E D Seed hosting dinner for anniversaries of her husband and Mrs W F Hutchison with several couples. Ray Forsythe hosts fish fry for guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J K Kerr
Marshall
Miami
Florida
James Burkett
Owen Hendrix
Auburn
I. O'Neal
Auburn Cemetery
Graham Bible
Methodist Church
Charles Short
South Fifth Street
Marshall Troop
Martinsville
MT. H. S
E. D. Seed
Beech Street
W. F. Hutchison
Walter Craig
Walter Edens
O. H. Robson
H. R. Blough
Ray Forsythe
Dean Spittler
George Cole
Also Mentioned on This Page
Terre: Haute
Tucson, Arizona
Phyllis Tingley
Newcastle
Mrs
Bamesberger
Victor C. Miller
James Sinclair
High School News
Carnival News
A. B. E. A. Organization
National Union Fire Insurance Co
Lawrence R. Hinken
Dick Smith
Marshall School Unit C-2
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