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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1950
Page
9
The Marshall Herald Dennison column contains social visits, family gatherings, and church notes from Marshall Illinois and nearby areas. Entries mention meals, visits, and hometown events with numerous Johns, Parsons, Taylor, and Bland families among others. The piece ends with a brief editorial on home influence shaping children’s character.
An Illinois Tax Facts column discusses the impact of federal and excise taxes on electricity and daily life, noting a 20 percent tax on light bulbs and other levies. It cites dollar devaluation, farm price supports, and government spending as factors shaping the taxpayer burden.
The Illinois Veterans Commission outlines pension rules for WWI widows earning $1000 or less who receive $42 monthly, with higher limits and child-related supplements. Eligibility hinges on veteran service before November 12, 1918 and discharge under honorable conditions after 90 days. Clark County aid offices are at Hotel Brance, Paris, with itinerant visits in Marshall each Wednesday.
Family members from Martinsville and nearby areas gathered for Sunday dinners and birthday observances. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lee Kelley and kin, with numerous relatives from Martinsville, Paris, and Auburn attending. Shady Rest tourist camp sold to Henry Hickman of Chicago, who plans to take possession soon.
York unit of the Home Bureau held its regular meeting March 2 at Mrs Brilene McKenny s home. Mrs Ruth Winger presided and members exchanged flowers for roll call. Refreshments for eleven members and two guests followed adjournment.
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