Not Guilty Verdict Returns In Car Collision Case
The administrator Catlin Chapman sues Southwestern Appliance Co and Charles Ratcliff for damages from a truck car collision near Martinsville that killed Delno Chapman. A jury of Dan Ellington Pearl Vargas Nell Smitley Olive Kelly Mildred Gorby Robert Guinder Charles Gilbert Horace Donovan Stanley Brandenburg Harry Craig Franklin Gray and Hester Newlin found the defendant not guilty after trials Monday through Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catlin Chapman
Southwestern Appliance Co
Charles’ L.' Ratcliff
Robert Cotton
Martinsville
Delno Chapman
Dan Ellington
Pearl ‘Vargas
Nell Smitley
Olive Kelly
Mildred Gorby
Robert Guinder
Charles ‘Gilbert
Horace “Donovan
Stanley Brandenburg
Harry Craig
Franklin Gray
Hester Newlin
Marshall Young Man Seriously Injured in Urbana Accident
Kent Mc Daniel, youngest son of State's Attorney and Mrs Claude Mc Daniel of Marshall, was seriously injured at Urbana on Tuesday morning when a car door opened as he rode a bicycle. He struck a passing car, suffered head and face injuries, lost two teeth, and was taken to Barnam City Hospital in Champaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent McDaniel
Claude McDaniel
Marshall
Urbana
Mathew
Illinois
Kent
Barnam City Hospital
Champaign
96th Birthday Honored by Lindley Family
Mr and Mrs John Lindley and family hosted last Sunday for the 96th birth anniversary of T A Carpenter. A dinner was served at the noon hour with guests including T A Carpenter, Erra Carpenter and son Lawrence, Lawrence Helt and daughter Carolyn, all of Scotland, plus numerous Carpenters and relatives from Chrisman Casey Paris and other nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lindley
T. A. Carpenter
Toar
Erra
Carpenter
Lawrence
Lawrence Helt
Carolyn
Scottland
William Carpenter
Wilma Fleetwood
Ray Carpenter
Chrisman
John Carpenter
Oscar
Lucy Chambers
Harvey Carpenter
Rhoda Carpenter
Bessie Shaw
Eunice Jackson
Casey
Eugene Carpenter
Paris
Paving Contract Let For U S 40 Section
The six mile paving project on United States Highway 40 from just west of Marshall to east of Martinsville was awarded to Standard Paving Co and S J Groves & Sons Co. They plan immediate start and will work the two segments concurrently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Martinsville
Loe
Standard Paving Co
S. J. Groves & Sons Co
State Line
Births in Paris and Terre Haute Hospitals
Mr and Mrs George Hoenig announce a 12 pound 7 ounce boy born at Paris hospital on Sunday Sgt and Mrs Conrad Dawson announce Philip Conrad a 6 pound 10 ounce boy born March 18 at St Anthony hospital first child Sgt Dawson stationed in Japan Mrs Dawson former Betty Baggs Mr and Mrs Don F Abell of Marshall announce an 8 pound 7 and 34 ounce girl Sharon Ann born March 7 at Paris hospital Mrs Burkybile formerly Miss Wilme Spittler Mr and Mrs Donald F Abell of Marshall announce son Michael Brian 6 pounds 15 ounces born March 8 at Union Hospital Terre Haute
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hoenig
Paris Hospital
Sgt
Mrs. Conrad
Dawson
Philip Conrad
St. Anthony Hospital
Sgt.Dawson
Japan
Betty Baggs
Don F. Abel
Mar- Marshall
Sharon Ann
Burkybile
Wilme Spittler
Donald F. Abell
Marshall
Michael Brian
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Melody Four Time Changed on Sunday Service
The Melody Four of the Marshall Circuit Methodist churches will be heard at 5 30 p m each Sunday instead of 4 15 over W V L N Olney 740 on your dial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Circuit Methodist
W. V
Firefighters sought for recognition of last week's blaze
Clayton Rhoads requests the names of all volunteers who assisted during the prior week's fire. Those who helped should contact him to receive payment for their service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Rhoads
Marriage Licenses for Wayne Parker and Shirley Watson
Wayne Stanley Parker aged 19 of Westfield and Shirley Anne Watson aged 19 of Martinsville obtained marriage licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Stanley Parker
Westfield
Shirley Anne Watson
Martinsville
Local Soldier Completes Basic Training In Texas
Pfc. Robert A. Weaver 21 son of Mr and Mrs Aaron Weaver Marshall route 3 has completed basic training at Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas and transferred to Kelly Air Force Base for flight steward training on transports He graduated Marshall high school in 1949 and worked at Versi col Corp before entering service December 18 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Weaver
Aaron Weaver
Marshall
Route 3
Lackland Air Force Base
San ‘Antonio
Texas
Kelly Air
Zion-Emmanuel Brotherhood Guests at Mattoon Event
The Zion-Emmanuel Brotherhood of Marshall attended a program at the Evangelical United Brethren church in Mattoon Illinois last Friday evening March 14. Nineteen Marshall brothers attended and joined Rev. Leo B. Vanatta as speaker. After worship and business a supper of sandwiches pie and coffee was served featuring members from Marshall and Mattoon including William Tingley Harry Tingley Robert Finkbiner Russell Junker Robert Maurer Hershel Arbuckle Phillip Junker E C Kunce Ralph Hawker Dean Finkbiner Arthur Miller Ben Drummond Ralph Jackson Theodore Scheytte George Miller Ralph Medsker and Robert Geisert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion-Emmanuel Brotherhood of Marshall
Evangelical United Brethren Church Brotherhood
Mattoon
Ilinois
Marshall Brotherhood
Leo
Vanatta
Marshall
William Tingley
Harry Tingley
Robert Finkbiner
Russell Junker
Robert Maurer
Hershel Arbuckle
Phillip Junker
E. C. Kunce
Ralph Hawker
Dean Finkbiner
Arthur Miller
Ben Drummond
Harry” ‘Burs
Nam
Ralph” ““Jackson
Theodore Scheytte
George “Miller
Ralph Medsker
Robert Geisert
Mattoon Brotherhood
Scout Activities Mix March Meetings And Hikes
Cub Scout Pack 81 held its March meeting at the Legion Home with new Bobcats named Richard Baker Carrol Ellington and Jerry Titus. Sam Finkbiner received a Silver Arrow and Terry Stepp a Gold Arrow. The Minstrel Show at Indiana State Gymnasium Terre Haute drew a large audience as twenty two Cubs performed with help from Interlocuess Martha Bush and director Mrs Charles Bush. The Cubs plan home planting projects nature studies and bird house building under the theme Things That Grow. The April Pack Meeting on April 12 will feature a Kite Flying Contest with prizes for largest smallest highest flying pretet and most original kites. Boy Scout Troop 81 begins reorganization naming Frank Podlipec as Senior Patrol Leader and Charles Burrell Ronald Sprague as Patrol Leaders with Fenton Quick Quartermaster Allen Goekler Librarian and Robert Stauffer Bugler. The troop recently held tracking and cooking hikes and meets Fridays at 7 15 p m at the Youth Center. The Christian Service Guild met at Violet Millers home with new officers elected Ruth Miller and Lucille Ziegler among others. A letter to Mary Tapscott and a equador presented by Jean Miller were shared along with a duet by Violet Beard and Verna Finkbiner. Members wore aprons bearing pennies for Red Bird Mission Kentucky. Attending included Una Boyer Verna Finkbiner Margaret Ann Tingley Violet Beard Helen Finkbiner Maxine Davidson Vernice Tingley Norma Séidel Mary Spires Mildred Hirschman Norma Murphy Evelyn Schaefer Ruth Miller Wanda Finkbiner Wilma Gelsert EB Kance Rosamond Coldren Jean Miller Louise Moore Rosemary Pellum and Violet Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Scout Pack 81
Legion Home
Richard Baker
Carrol Ellington
Jerry Titus
Sam Finkbiner
Terry Stepp
Pack -81
Indiana State Gymnasium
Terre Haute
Martha Bush
Charles Bush
Leon Fitzgarrald
Boy Scout
Frank Podlipec
Charles Burrell
Ronald Sprague
Fenton Quick
Allen Goekler
Robert Stauffer
Christian Service Guild
Violet Miller
Rosamond Coldren
Margaret Ann ‘Tingley
Ruth Miller
Lucille Ziegler
Vernice Tingley
Violet Beard
Verna Finkbiner
Mary Tapscott
Jean Miller
Jesson
Mrs. Kance
Red Bird Mission
Kentucky
Una Boyer
Margaret Ann Tingley
Helen Finkbiner
Maxine Davidson
Norma. Séidel Mary Spires
Mildred Hirschman
Norma Murphy
Evelyn Schaefer
Wanda Finkbiner
Wilma Gel
Federated Clubs Meet in Marshall for Spring Luncheon
The Marshall Woman's Club hosts the Federated Clubs of the county for a full day at Marshall Methodist Church on March 27. Registration begins 9:30, morning session at 10, luncheon at noon served by the church's W S C S. Guest speaker is Mrs Wade W Reese, Illinois Federation leader and former Burn Mawr club officer. Reserve through Mrs Claude Fox or Miss Geneva Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Woman's Club
Federated
Marshall Methodist Church
W.S.C.S
Claude Fox
Geneva Murphy
Foods Committee
Deaths Eva Jesson 76 in Paris hospital
Mrs Eva Jesson 76 died Saturday morning at Paris hospital. Survived by three sisters Mrs Margaret Bailey and Mr Maude Spangler of Marshall Illinois and Mrs Emma Bohn of West Union Illinois a brother Clifton Clough of Marshall Illinois and several nieces and nephews. Body taken to Marrs Funeral Home services held Sunday at 2 00 pm with Rev G W Gibson officiating burial in Brick Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Jesson
Paris Hospital
Margaret Bailey
Maude Spangler
Marshall
Illinois
Emma Bohn
West Union Ilinois
Clifton Clough
Marshall, Illinois
Marrs
G.“W. Gibson
Mrs Myrtle Williamson Rites Noted in West Union
Mrs Myrtle Williamson 71 dies Friday of last week at West Union. Survived by three daughters Rachel Lindley Marie Ryerson and Mary Hornbrook two stepsons Vincent Williamson and Raymond Williamson nineteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Williamson
West Union
Rachel Lindley
Marie Ryerson
West York
Mary Hornbrook
Marshall
Vincent Williamson
Robinson
Raymond Wiliamson
Terre Haute
Mrs Catherine Newman 97 dies at Westfield
Catherine Newman aged 97 died Wednesday afternoon at her Westfield home. She leaves two daughters Carrie and Mae, three sons Claude Elzie and Ernest, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral at Clarksville Baptist church Saturday at 11 with Elder Fuson officiating. Burial Clarksville Cemetery. Cremation not mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine
Alice Newman
Westfield
Carrie
Mae Newman
Claude Newman
Elzie Newman
Kansas
Illinois
Ernest Newman
Aurora
Marrs
Marshall
Clarksville Baptist Church
Eld
Ww. A. Fuson
Clarksville Cemetery
Mrs. Lillie Witt Dies at 73 in Terre Haute
Mrs. Lillie Witt age 73 widow of A G Witt died at her Terre Haute residence Friday morning. She leaves four sisters Mrs Chas Higgins of Tampa Florida Mrs Geo Spittler route 4 Martinsville Ill Mrs Nell Carter and Miss Lola Freeman both of Terre Haute and three brothers W C Freeman of Marshall Perry D of St Joseph Missouri and Lyman of Kankakee Ill. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 00 p m at Moore Funeral Home Rev E E Stauffer officiated with burial in the Marshall cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Witt
A. G. Witt
Terre Haute
Chas. Higgins
Tampa
Florida
Geo. Spittler
Martinsville
Nell Carter
Lola Freeman
W. C.freeman
Marshall
Perry D
St. Joseph
Missouri
Lyman
Kankakee
Ill
Moore Funeral Home
E. E. Stauffer
Marshall Cemetery
Death of Edgar S Brown at 84 in Marshall area
Edgar S Brown, 84, died at his home south of Marshall Friday evening. He leaves widow Sarah, four daughters Ella Hutchins of Marshall Anna Morris of Terre Haute Rosa Hutchins of Martinsville and Barbara at home, one granddaughter four grandsons and one great grandson. Funeral services by Rev I E Vanney at Trinity church Monday at 2:00 p m. Burial in Marshall cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar S. Brown
Marshall
Sarah
Ella Hutchins
Anna Morris
Terre Haute
Rosa Hutchins
Martinsville
Barbara
I. E Vanney
Trinity Church
Marshall Cemetery
New Farm Adviser Named for Clark County
Max Stephen announces Clark County Farm Bureau has appointed Robert J. Hollensbe as county farm adviser to replace the resigned Bousley effective July 1, 1952. Hollensbe, 29, farmed in Indiana and Illinois, served in World War I, and holds a degree in Agriculture with livestock specialization from the University of Illinois. He previously advised Cumberland County and managed the Shelby County Marketing Association. He farms land in Parker Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Stephen
Clark County Farm Bureau
Robert J. Hollensbe
Bousley
Mr. Hollensbe
Indiana
Hazel Dell
Ilinois
Casey
Armed Services
University of Illinois
Shelby
Shelby County Marketing Association
Cumberland County
Clark County
Hollenslee
Bob
Parker Township
Real estate transfers listed for March 1952 in Casey area
Multiple warranty and quit claim deeds recorded. Transfers include Ruth McSchooler to Walter A. and Gladys Newlin, Grace McCrory to Delbert Napier, Emer Hoggatt Jr. to Wm Shade, Percy Stanfield to Claude Beltz, and others. Properties cover sections and blocks in Marshall Casey Martinsville and nearby towns with values from 1 to 4300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth McSchooler
Walter A
Gladys P. Newlin
Gladys C. Newlin
Ruth MccSchooler
Cook
Casey
Grace McCrory
Delbert L
Edith L. Napier
Dulaney
Marshall
Emer Hoggatt, Jr
Wm. Shade
Auburn
Percy Stanfield
Claude M. Beltz
W. Dulaney
Marshal
Écit
S. Stephens
Bryan and
Della_Ovyerpeck
S. J. Deahl
Martinsaville
Glenn
Vida Blanch
Delber L
Emma Belle
Warren C. McCann
Marie C. Bakkensen
Marrie C. Bakkensen
Warren C
Emma Belle McCann
Omer Shawler
Arthur Brown
Robert D. Martin
Wm. Archer
B. P
Gertrude Cole
Owen Lee
Lawrence Hutchens
Ernest
Cecile Kile
Lester F
Irma G. Veach
Paul
Ann Ralston
B. B
Ruby M. Liggett
Vadsa
Jesse Shaffner
Bert
Hettie A. Majors
Carl Shaffner
James O
Mary I. Thompson
Robert Finney
Herbert
Lillian Chapman
E. D
Gertrude Daly
Paul and
Edward Turner, S Jr
Lavena Smith
Harvey
Elsie Richey
Perry
CG. L. Markwell
Walter G. Smith
Chas, A
Geraldine Lee
Cent. Tl. Dist. Lutheran Church
Clement
Elnora Throneburg
Dwaine Throneburg
Local Folks in Terre Haute and Nearby Visitations
Frank Cole performed in the K. P. minstrel at Terre Haute on Thursday night. Walter Hutchinson traveled to Chicago to visit his sister and attend a K. P. gathering. Walter’s Wabash township school closed with fitting ceremonies. Harry Smith returned from Greencastle to stay a week with his parents. The Woman's Club gathered with Mrs. Walter Cole last Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cole
Terre Hat
K. P
Walter Hutchinson
Chicago
Walter
Wabash Township
Harry Smith
Greencastle
Woman's Club
Walter Cole
Local Marriages Reported in Marshall Area
Perry Garwood and Miss Lydia Hammerly wed at 6 30 this morning at the Hogue home with a small gathering and Merry Go Round Club present. They depart at 7 for Chicago then Los Angeles and finally Armstoad Montana to settle. Other notices include L A Shawler and Stella Thompson married in Robinson on March 4 and several marriage licenses issued in the region. Eva Pickens wed Louie Hawker last Wednesday at the bride’s parents’ home southeast of Marshall. West Union school resumes March 18 with Miss Flossie Bartlett and Miss Mae Chadwick as teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Garwood
Lydia Hammerly
W W. Hogue
Merry Go Round Club
Chicago
Los Angeles
Armstoad
Montana
L. A. Shawler
Stella Thompson
West Union
Robinson
James Ray Drake
Melrose Township
Dessie Stanfield
Hutsonville
Ira Whitling
Gold Harrison
Johnson Township
Dorsey E. Delp
Greenup
May Pinnell
Parker Township
Armston
Marshall
James Pickens
Eva
Louie Hawker
Paris
Carl N. Perisho
Clara L. Reynolds
Gertrude Logue
St. Mary-of-the-Woods
West Union Item School
Flossie Bartlett
Mae Chadwick
Fire Destroys Montgomery Home After Weekend Night Blaze
A two story home owned by Clay Montgomery in the east town area burned Sunday around 2 00 am with most contents lost. Marriage licenses issued include Clark A. Myles and Pearl Homan, Charles Hughes and Goldie Lindsey, Charles E. Eilerbaum and Mabel Beltz. Nancy Tibbs, 64, died Saturday at her Marshall home. Rev J C Craig, aged afflicted with heart trouble, collapsed and died Friday near Shipe Hardware Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Montgomery
Clark A. Myles
Wabash Township
Pearl Homan
Paris
Charles Hughes
Goldie Lindsey
Charles E. Eilerbaum
Marshall Township
Mabel I. Beltz
Darwin
Nancy Tibbs
Marshall
J. C. Craig
Shipe Hardware
Local Marriage Licenses and Small Town News
The Marshall area reports two 20 years-1932 marriage licenses for Estel Bender and Elaine Taylor both in Marshall Esty Callahan and Helen Toman in Martinsville. Marshall Candy Kitchen change of ownership to J M Rademaker and Porter Casteel from Pete Hilarios and Geo Hilakos. Frances Ferris and Paul Baker wed at Oblong Christian parsonage. Births: Mr and Mrs Clay Cutter welcome a 9½ pound boy. Louise Sharkey Cutter is the former. Herman Corks announce a baby girl Juanita Maxine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estel Bender
Marshall
Elaine Taylor
Marshall Esty Callahan
Martinsville
Helen Toman
J M. Rademaker
Porter Casteel
Marshall Candy Kitchen
Pete Hilarios
Geo Hilakos
Frances Ferris
Paul Baker
Terre Haute
Christian
R. C. Mowery
Wm. J Sharkey
Clay Cutter
Yorkville
Cutter
Louise Sharkey
Sharkey
Herman Cork
Juanita Maxine
Library Reopens March 26 After Decor Work
The Marshall Public Library resumes service next Wednesday March 26 after a period of closure for room redecorating. The reopening restores access to library resources and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Public Library
Clark County Boys Leave to Be Examined for Army Service
A list of Clark County youths departed last night for Chicago for army service examinations. Names include Estel Darrell Whitaker Marshall Cyrust Munson Harris Jr Casey Don Howard Cooley Marshall Otis D Sandy Westfield Earl Benjamin Evans Casey Willam Raymond Perrine Casey Herbert Leroy Eliott Marshall Francis Thomas Curran Marshall Arthur Dale Veach Marshall Vernard Thomas Brock-Jones Westfield Olen Leo Rogers Martinsville Ferrald Edward Kelm Martinsville Enos Edward Buckner Martinsville Denzil Melvin Ax Martinsville Erwin W. Ferguson Marshall Eugene Roy Clark Marshall Dale Osby Phillippe Casey Paul Dwayne Hurst Marshall Wayne Mason Williams Marshall Daniel Leon Finney Casey Joseph Harold Connelly Casey Bernard Eugene Pine Mart-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Chicago
Estel Darrell Whitaker
Marshall
Cyrust Munson Harris, Jr
Casey
Don Howard Cooley
Otis D Sandy
Westfield
Earl Benjamin Evans
Willam Raymond Perrine
Herbert Leroy Eliott
Francis Thomas Curran
Arthur Dale Veach
Vernard Thomas Brock-Jones
Olen Leo Rogers
Martinsville
Ferrald Edward Kelm
Enos Edward Buckner
Denzil Melvin Ax
Erwin W. Ferguson
Eugene Roy Clark
Dale Osby Phillippe
Paul Dwayne Hurst
Wayne Mason Willams
Daniel Leon Finney
Joseph Harold Connelly
Bernard Eugene Pine
Mar
Marshall man Herman J Cline dies at 56
Herman Jack Cline died suddenly at his home in Marshall Tuesday morning at about 4 00. He was 56. Survived by widow Irene, sisters Rachel Babers and Esther Lake, brothers Ora Ivan Vernie and George. A former state patrolman for eight years under Governor Horner, he ran a Marshall tavern. Funeral Thursday at 2 00 from American Legion Home with military rites by Marshall American Legion. Burial in Marshall cemetery. He served in World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman
Jack) Cline
Marshall
Irene
Rachel Babers
Indianapolis
Esther Lake
Gary
Indiana
Ora Cline
Ivan
Vernie Cline
West Union
George
Akron
Ohio
Henry Horner
American Legion
Eugene Stauffer
Marshall Cemetery
Marshall American Legion
Mar Do Wa Tour Of Terre Haute Details Boys Home
The Mar Do Wa Home Bureau unit toured Terre Haute on Wednesday March 5, guided by Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce. They visited the Gibault Home for Boys where 125 youths age 10 to 17 live, most sent by courts for one year. The group learned about schooling, work in laundry kitchen dairy and farming on 210 acres, and recreation. They also toured W T H I Broadcasting Station Chanute Field Air Force Band Swope Art Gallery Henley Florist greenhouses and enjoyed a noon meal at the Goodie Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar-Do-Wa
Terre Haute
W. T. H. I. Broadcasting
Helen Ryan
Hi Neighbor
Chanute Field Air Force
Swope
Henley Florist
Henley
Obituary and Birth Notices From Marshall Area
Henry Meehling of Marshall died suddenly from a heart attack about 8 30 Saturday night at age 65. Mr and Mrs Lex Thompson announce the birth of a 9 pound son David Max on Monday at their home north of Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shall
William E. Thompson
Martinsville
Darrell Max Hills
Casey
Paul Owens Parsons
Marshall
Henry Meehling
Lex Thompson
David Max
Also Mentioned on This Page
San Antonio
Jack
Cline
TOURS
Clarksville
Alpha Morgan
David and
Dorothy
Donna Simms
Virginia
Audra Kendall
Rachel Hutchings
Bertha Buckner
Francis
Jimmy Lee
Ella Keeley
Cletus Baker
Pearl
Connie Kirchner
Lucille Kirchner
James Duvall
J. O. Bourne
Louisville
Wm. D Duvall
J. C. Duvall
Wheatley
H. I. Duvall
Worthville
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