March Term Opens as Clark County Grand Jury Reports
Judge Ben F. Anderson presided as the Marshall circuit court opened its March term. The grand jury, with foreman Hasmund Arbuckle, returned four true bills and three no true bills and urged local officers to crack down on gambling in Clark county. Cases included statutory rape, forgery, liquor to a minor, and gambling device possession. indictments led to arraignments and warrants, with defense assigned and hearings postponed. Iris Volk obtained a divorce with child custody and support set at $40 monthly. A partition suit and estate appraisals proceed, while the petit jury is summoned for March 17 to hear the wrongful death claim of Catlin Chapman estate vs Southwestern Appliance Co. and Charles L. Ratcliff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben F. Anderson
Charleston
Marshall
Hasmund “Arbuckle
Clark County
Harold
Hungerford
Omeri
T. Shawler
Roscoe Stanley
J. R. Anderson
Marshall American Legion
Iris Volk
Kenneth Volk
Claude Sandiford
Rosamond Sandiford
Laura Holmes
George Stateler
Omer T. Shawler
Anna English
Emerson Wayne
Shook
Wm. Mechling
Fair Board Meeting Aims To Build New Cattle Barn
Clark County Fair Association members and volunteers gathered to cut timber for a larger cattle barn at the Clark County Fairgrounds. They planned to log lumber at Ivan Cline's woods next Sunday and invite all interested to help as they pursue a bigger and better fair in 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County Fair Association
Clark County Fairgrounds
Ivan Cline
Birth of a baby boy to Mr and Mrs Roy KearnsChicago
Mr and Mrs Roy Kearns announce the birth of a baby boy born Wednesday March 12. Mrs Kearns was formerly Eleanor Wernz of West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Kearns
Chicago
Kearns
Eleanor Wernz
West Union
Stratton Campaign Tour Through Clark and Surrounding Counties
State Treasurer Wm G Stratton Republican candidate for governor visited Clark county Friday meeting party leaders at the courthouse and touring Marshall and Casey. He planned two more weeks in the downstate area before final campaigning in Cook county and noted strong Cook County machine support for the April 8 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. G. Stratton
Clark
County
21St
John Lewis
Arthur Tarman
Stratton
Casey
Downstate
Cook County
Clark County
Chicago
Charles Fleck
Cook “County
Cumberland County
Clay County
23Rd
Marshall Hosts Republican Rally For Stratton Governor Bid
State Senator R. W. Lyons of Oakland Dr M E Lollar of Tuscola Republican candidate for the 34th district Carl W Graham of Mattoon Republican candidate for state senator Punch Brown of Kansas and others greeted Wm J Stratton Republican candidate for governor in Marshall last Friday as he arrived in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Lyons
Oakland
M. E. Lollar
Tuscola
Carl W. Graham
Mattoon
Illinois Engineer to visit Marshall High on March 19
Ben Muirheid from the University of Illinois will speak at Marshall High School Wednesday evening March 19. He will discuss farm level use and how a few farmers may learn surveying techniques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Muirheid
University of Illinois
Marshall High School
Dr. Laren Spear to Speak at Marshall First Methodist
Dr. Laren Spear of Decatur will be guest speaker at the First Methodist Church in Marshall this Sunday evening at 7. He recently traveled in England and will discuss the trip with slides. Spear is a former minister at Marshall's First Methodist Church and many friends plan to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laren Spear
First Methodist Church
Decatur
Marshall
High School Film Schedule Highlights Manners and Citizenship
The Audio Visual Aids Department lists films for next week including The Care and Use of Hand Tools part 2 and 5 for Industrial Arts and Common Learnings classes. Also shown are polio awareness, Dinner Party etiquette, Service and Citizenship for seniors, and Food the Way to Man's Heart for Home Economics. Instructors plan open house and community guest events with Lions Rotary and American Legion involvement. Freshman class hosts an athletic party with games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Hornbrook
Jack Newlin
Lee the American Legion
Sugar Creek
Marshall
American Legions
Lions’ ‘Club
Rotary Club
Couple to Celebrate 56th Wedding Anniversary Next Sunday
Mr and Mrs John Gaultney of Marshall will mark the 56th anniversary of their marriage next Sunday in a quiet ceremony with family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gaultney
Marshall
P T A Annual Affair Raises Record Funds
Members Marshall P T A associate hosted a fair with chili supper and cake walk drawing more than 400 attendees from civic groups. Net proceeds reached 340 dollars for school needs including a Webcor tape recorder for the elementary school. remaining funds allocated by the Board of Directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Oa
Clark County Board Revival Elects Staub Chairman
The Clark County Board of Supervisors met in Marshall for March proceedings electing Francis Staub as chairman for the coming year. Committees named include State Aid, County Farm, Improvements, and Tax Insurance with Staub, Yoder, and others filling posts. An allowance of 750 yearly for tax collection was approved for Warren Treman with extra pay for Yoder’s accounting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County Board of’ Supervisors
Court House
Marshall
Francis Staub
Herschel Yoder
Staub
Yoder
Arnold Wernz
Guy Neal
Bartle Evans
Fred Schaffer
Roy Wells
Rebert Wilhoit
Casimer Trefz
John Macey
Hugh Smith
W Wells
Clayborn Edwards
Sebert Wilhoit
Cas
Burtle Evans
Edward Evans
Warren Vearman
Warren Tarman
Johnie M. Hutchings
Clark County
Ford Day in Marshall Highlights Local Farming Festival
Saturday March 22 Marshall hosts Ford Farming Festival at Clark County Tractor Sales showroom. Free admission from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a film Holiday for Bill featuring Hazel Dawn and Paul Langton, plus farming information and entertainment for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Clark County Tractor Sales
Clark County
Bill
Hazel Dawn, Jr
Paul Langton
T. V
Glenn Jones
Price support for corn and beans in Clark County
The 1952 national price support for corn is at least 1.60 per bushel and soybeans at 2.65. Clark County PMA chair Miller says prices should prompt farmers to plant more, with 1952 goals at 106 percent of 1951 corn and 105 percent for soybeans. Signups for the Conservation Program are available at the Clark County PMA Office in Martinsville, 8 to 5, weekdays. Evangelistic meetings led by Rev. Richard Bryant begin March 16 at the Baptist church with Rev. George W. McKown directing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Charman
Clark County
PMA
Mr. Miller
Martinsville
Richard Bryant
Washington
Illinois
Baptist Church
Illinois Baptist State Association
Marriage Licenses Granted for St. Jones and Clatfelter
Omer St. Jones, 54, of Piqua Ohio, and Mona Clatfelter, 46, of Marshall, obtained marriage licenses. The filing marks their intention to wed with local clerical approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer St. Jones
Piqua
Ohio
Mona Clatfelter
Marshall
Litteral to Head Red Cross Drive
Harlan Litteral takes charge of a Clark county Red Cross March fund drive as vice chairman for Marshall. The campaign seeks donations to support disaster relief, service to veterans and families, first aid, accident prevention, home nursing, and life saving classes, urging neighbors to greet solicitors and help put Clark county over the top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Litteral
Marshall
American Red Cross
Litteral
G. I
Red Cross
America
Clark County
Dennison W S C S Meeting At Mrs Lillie Wolkers Home
The Dennison church W S C S held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday March 6 at Mrs Lillie Wolkers home. Mrs Susie Johns led prayer and the group discussed Laborers Together With God with readings from John 10. Mrs Sara Weaver gave the spiritual life lesson and prayer. Mrs Lavenia Jones presented the missionary lesson. Mrs Cora Wilt sang If I Gained the World. Dismissal prayer followed and refreshments were served to many members headed by Mrs Sara Weaver and hostess Mrs Nell Taylor the next meeting to be at Mrs Nell Taylor home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennison Church
Lillie Wolkers
Susie Johns
Sara Weaver
Lavenia Jones
Cora Wilt
Josephine Taylor
Dorothy Yeley
Faith Sharp
Ira Quinn
Nell Taylor
Juanita Thompson
Augusta Holmes
Myrtle Taylor
Myra Kirby
Junior Woman’s Club Meeting Highlights and Farewell Soldier
The Junior Woman's Club met Monday at 8 at the American Legion Home with President Geneva Murphy presiding. Two piano selections were performed and Rev. Alvin Pevehouse gave a talk "Diamonds on Your Doorstep" as members listed include Frances Adams and Marie Murphy. Pfc. Earl D. Smitley left for Camp Kilmer after a 17 day furlough with his mother Gertie Smitley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Geneva Murphy
Margaret Ferris
Martha Haugh
Alvin Pevehouse
Frances Adams
Mary Arney
Juanita Blankenship
Carol Davidson
Loretta English
Mary K. Forbes
Barbara Gagen
Rose Guinnip
Mary Frances Harper
Louise Irwin
Mary Ellen McGee
Agnes Miller
Dorothy Prevo
Phyllis Pruictt
Norma, Spittler
Rita Tarble
Dorothy Tyler
Martha Welsch
Betty Woodard
Pfc
Earl D. Smitley
Camp Kilmer
New Jersey
Gertie Smitley
Wolf sightings and local events in Edgar county
Reported timber wolves seen by two individuals in Edgar county spark interest in a wolf drive. Seymour Hurst begins foundation work on a new North Hamilton street residence. Booth Tarkington rumored engaged to Louise Fletcher of Indianapolis. Local residents travel to Clinton for Bert King’s funeral. Washington school to close next Friday March 14 with Eddie Clatfelter teaching and a pie supper planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar County
Seymour Hurst
North
Hamilton Street
Booth Tarkington
Indiana
Louise Fletcher
Indianapolis
Alice Gallagher
John Coates
Ed Gilmer
Nick Hurst
Susie Montgomery
Clinton
Bert King
Ernst
Washington
Eddie Clatfelter
Local Society and Official Updates From Darwin Township
Marriage of John Fawyer and Lidda Swit zer officiated by O J Gunn at Darwin township home. Merry Go Round Club hosted a shower for Lydia Hammerly with Perry Garwood engagement. Lydia Trefz attended Paris engagement party hosted by Mary E B Ray. Licenses issued for Jacob Fawyer Etta Eaton Louie Hawker Eva Pickens Mable Irene Gerard Nettie Mae Huckaba and others. Dr P P Haslitt named coroner to replace the late Wm Howell. B M Davison attended Taft banquet in Chicago as Swedish American Club guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fawyer
Lidda Switzer
O. J. Gunn
Darwin
Harry Fredenberger
Louise Dittman
Mannie Davison
Grace Jones
Merry Go Round Club
Lydia Hammerly
Perry Garwood
Lydia Trefz
Mary EB. Ray
Paris
Jacob Fawyer
Etta Eaton
Hatton
Louie Hawker
Eva Pickens
Wabash Township
Joseph M. Flenner
Nettie Mae Huckaba
Martinsville
Thomas T. Tolle
Mable Irene Gerard
Casey
Board of Supervisors
P. P. Haslitt
Wm. Howell
B. M. Davison
Chicago
Marriage Licenses and Local Birth Announcement
Thirty years ago in 1922 two marriages were licensed. Henman Hinkle 21 from Dolson township wed Clara Hutchings 21 from Dolson township. Harold Orndorff 26 from Marshall township married Julia Lindsey 19 from Marshall township. Harlan Shumaker 22 from Dolson township wed Martha Spooningmore 23 from Wabash township. South Dolson notes Mr and Mrs Zenas Murphy welcomed a daughter born March 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henman Hinkle
Dolson
Clara Hutchings
Harold Orndorff
Marshall Township
Julia Lindsey
Harlan Shumaker
Martha Spooningmore
Wabash
South Dolson
Zenas Murphy
Wallis announces sister Elizabeth Lucan wed George R Rockwell
Mrs. Elizabeth Lucan married George R. Rockwell on February 27 in Long Beach California. Mr and Mrs. Ben Wallis share the news. West Union Rebekah lodge No 797 began construction of a new lodge hall last week to be erected by contractors Chas Kirchner and Wm Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Wallis
Elizabeth Lucan
George R. Rockwell
Long Beach
California
West Union Rebekah Lodge
Chas. Kirchner
Wm. Reed
Local marriages and military notices from Marshall area
Ten year old civic notice reports the marriage of Margaret Eleanor Mattis to Eugene Beard on February 28 near Marshall. A daughter born to Pete and wife in Union Hospital Terre Haute last Thursday. Fred Mack of The Ohio Oil Company in Marshall becomes a lieutenant and heads to Fort Francis E. Warren Cheyenne Wyoming March 18 for active duty. Ward Tingley and Wayne Tingley, sons of local families, enlisted in the aviation corps and have been sent to Camp Lewis Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Mattis
Near Marshall
Margaret Eleanor
Eugene Beard
Henry Beard
Mansfield
Illinois
Pete Lee
Marshall
Union Hosptital
Terre Haute
Fred Mack
Ohio of Company
Field Artillery
Fort Francis EF
Warren
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Wm. Tingley
Harry Tingley
Wayne Tingley
Charles Tingley
Aviation Corps
Camp Lewis
Washington
County Board Supports Two-Way Radio Initiative
Clark County officials vote to invest 1100 in a two way radio system after a committee explained its benefits. Total funds raised reach 3700 with more solicited to cover operation and maintenance. Mrs Henry Lemmon had an appendectomy at Union Hospital last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Board of Supervisors
Henry Lemmon
Union Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fair Board
Ras Farm Level School
DR. Laren
Spear
Charles Bush
Marshall. P. T. A. Association
Clark County Board
Staub Baptist Church
George W. McKown
Westfield
McKown
the Baptist Church
RED Cross Drive
Junior Woman's Club
County Board
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