Junior Class Play Sets April Show in Marshall High
Marshall high school junior class presents The Double Barrelled Detective Story by Mark Twain on April 13 and 14. Set in 1900 a western mining town the Holmes inspired mystery features new student created stage settings and a large cast with Warren Le Fever as Sherlock Holmes and many student crew members supporting the production.
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Marshall High School
Mark Twain
Sherlock Holmes
Wreck
Ronald Pemberton
Arthur Stillman
Les Linker
Mrs. Stillman
Rosalyn Jackson
Amanda Sink
Carol Hanley
Rosemary Hillyer
Cheryl Thompson
Sammy Hillyer
Harold McConchie
Mrs. Hogan
Nancy Young
Sadie Smith
Don Davidson
Cindy Clark
Sharon Lashbrook
Carolyn Martin
Norma Francis
Shirley Schock
Karen Kammacher
Harry W Drake dies at 94 in Terre Haute
Harry W Drake of route 2 West Union died last Saturday at Union Hospital in Terre Haute at age 94. He is survived by niece Grace Wallace of West Union and nephew Frank Drake of Marshall. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from Prust Hosch Funeral Chapel West Union with Rev H J Kemp officiating. Burial was in Walnut Prairie Cemetery.
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Harry W. Drake
West Union
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Grace Wallace
Frank Drake
Marshall
Prust-Hosch Funeral
H. J. Kemp
Walnut Prairie Cemetery
Marriage Licenses for Six Couples Listed
A list of six marriage licenses shows Billy Ray Burris 22 of Casey with Carole Lee Cribelar 18 of Casey. Glen D. Thompson 22 of Marshall with Peggy Lou Morris 18 of West Union. John D. Quillen 19 of St Marys of the Woods Indiana with Maysha Blankenship 18 of Terre Haute. Carl G. Off 38 of Indianapolis with Pauline J. Lentz 29 of Indianapolis. Thomas C. Morin 26 of Bark River Michigan with Theresa F. Voytasko 21 of Westbury New York. Fred H. Kohlmeyer 58 of Indianapolis with Geraldine McAllister 38 of Indianapolis.
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Billy Ray Burris
Casey
Carole Lee Cribelar
Glen D. Thompson
Marshall
Peggy Lou Morris
West Union
John D. Quillen
St. Marys of the Woods
Indiana
Maysha Blankenship
Terre Haute
Carl G. Off
Indianapolis
Pauline J. Lentz
Thomas C. Morin
Bark River
Michigan
Theresa F. Voytasko
Westbury
New York
Fred H. Kohlmeyer
Geraldine McAllister
Hornbrooks Return to Clark County Farm Near Baptist Church
Mr and Mrs C W Hornbrook return from California to Marshall last Friday and plan to establish a farm home just north of the Baptist church in Clark County Illinois near Clarksville.
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C. W. Hornbrook
California
Marshall
Clarksville
Baptist Church
Knights of Pythias meet in Marshall district four
A Knights of Pythias Lodge session was held in Marshall Tuesday night with James Handy of Waverly delivering an informative talk as Grand Chancellor Commander. Refreshments followed the meeting and well wishes go to James Washburn who is listed in Iroquois Hospital Watsekall room 203.
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The
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Marshall
James Handy
Waverly
James Washburn
Foster Washburn
Iroquois Hospital
Watsekall
Time Expiration Notice for Renewal on April First
The document states that time expires on April 1 1961 and thanks the reader for renewal. It informs the reader the date marks the deadline and renewal is appreciated.
Marshall High graduate to attend Chanute AFB training
Airman Darrell E. Richey son of Mr. and Mrs Clarence Richey route 5 Marshall has completed basic training at Lackland AFB Texas He is selected for Aircraft and Missile Accessories Maintenance technical training at Chanute AFB NI and is a Marshall High School graduate Basic airmen are chosen for specialized training based on interests and aptitudes and reassigned after five weeks of basic training to technical schools for further instruction
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Darrell E. Richey
Clarence Richey
Route 5
Marshall
Air Force
Lackland Afb
Texas
Chanute Afb
Richey
Marshall High School
Lackland
Etroinsha Technical Schools
Air Force Technical Training Center
Usaf Aerospace Force
Herbert L. Norton
Warren S. Norton
Route 2
West Union
Amarillo Afb
Norton
Charles B. Baker
Riley E. Baker
Baker
Airman Norton and Baker Complete Air Force Basic Training
Airman Herbert L. Norton son of Mr and Mrs Warren S Norton Route 2 West Union finished his basic training at Lackland AFB then moved to Amarillo AFB Texas for Aircraft and Missile Maintenance. Airman Charles B Baker son of Mr and Mrs Riley E Baker Route 2 Marshall completed basic training at Lackland AFB and was selected for Aircraft and Missile Maintenance training at Amarillo AFB Texas.
Pancake Supper Supports Marshall Pool Fund
The Marshall Lions Club hosts its annual Pancake Supper on Wednesday April 5 in the high school cafeteria from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tickets are sold by club members and proceeds support the local swimming pool project. The club notes progress in retiring about 45 000 of the 65 000 needed and mentions planned Red Cross swimming instruction for children.
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Marshall Lions Club
Lions Club
Red Cross
Grapho Analyst Lectures At Marshall Rotary Club
Mrs. John Allbright of LaGrange Illinois presented Grado Analysis to the Marshall Rotary Club and their guests. She explained handwriting reveals character and personality and led an audience analysis session. The program, provided by Benton Marrs, was well received.
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John Allbright
LaGrange! Illinois
Grado
Marshall Rotary Club
Anns
Albright
Allbright
Rotarians
LaGrange Woman's Club
Congress Park
Republican Meeting Scheduled for March 30 in Martinsville
The Clark County Federated Republican Club invites members and families to a pot luck supper at the American Legion Home in Martinsville next Thursday evening March 30 at 7 30. Attendees are asked to bring their own service.
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Republican
Clark County
Stepp Barrett Wedding Announcement
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Nancy S. Barrett daughter of Mrs. Pearl Barrett to Douglas Barrett and George Thomas Stepp son of Mrs. Elsie Stepp. The ceremony took place Sunday March 19 at the bride’s mother's apartment with immediate family present a reception followed and the couple reside route 2 Marietta.
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Nancy S. Barrett
Pearl Barrett
Marshall House
Douglas Barrett
Ash Street
George Thomas Stepp
Elsie Stepp
Dennison
Marshall
Deaths Minnie Livvix 83 in Marshall
Minnie Livvix 83 of South Eleventh Street Marshall died early Sunday at home. Survived by husband Andrew three daughters Mrs Arnold Hutchings Bloomington Indiana Mrs Owen Lee Marshall and Mrs James O Rourke Marshall one son Everett Livvix Marshall three brothers Bruce Stockwell West Terre Haute Indiana Ben Stockwell Marshall Ill Zearn Stockwell Pueblo Colorado two sisters Mrs Nora Horsley Castle Rock Washington and Mrs Jennie Taylor Palestine MI The body to Marrs Funeral Home services held 2 PM Tuesday officiated by Rev John Barrick burial in Marshall cemetery
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Minnie Livvix
South Eleventh Street
Marshall
Andrew
Arnold Hutchings
Bloomington
Indiana
Owen Lee
James O'Rourke
Everett Livvix
Bruce Stockwell
West Terre Haute
Ben Stockwell
Ill
Zearn Stockwell
Pueblo
Colorado
Nora Hors
Illinois Nurses Week Emphasizes TB Fight Role
Myron R. Tedrick president of Clark County Tuberculosis Association praises nurses for essential TB care and education. He notes nurses educate the public on health habits, support detection programs, and participate in mobile chest X-ray efforts with the State Public Health TB division.
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Myron R. Tedrick
Clark County Tuberculosis Association
Tedrick
T. B. Association
State Department of Public Health
Division of
Obituary Memoir of Harry W Drake and Public Life
A self written obituary recounts Harry W Drake born 1866 to William and Isabella Drake. He describes early destitution, schooling, 22 years as a teacher, county superintendent from 1906 to 1910, service in the 49th and 50th General Assembly, and later life as a farmer. He credits his mother, public support, and faith, ending with reflections on character and guidance for youth.
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William
Isabella (Armstrong) Drake
Alice Bell
Mary Agnes
Charles Summer
Thomas Vernon
William Clifton
Harry W
Sparkie
Local Undertaking Firm Changes Hands in Emma Hanks Estate Sale
Bubeck and Gallagher purchased the Emma Hanks estate’s undertaking business stock and equipment and will run the operation with their furniture business. The Citizens Ticket filed this week lists Seymour Hurst for mayor, EB A. Lockard city clerk, Harry Fredenberger treasurer, Dr. E M Duncan first ward alderman, Emmanuel Claypool second ward alderman, Joseph Forbeck third ward alderman, and Arthur Poorman city attorney. The broomcorn warehouse slate remains noted.
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Bubeck & Gallagher
Emma Hanks
Citizens
Seymour Hurst
EB. A. Lockard
Harry Fredenberger
E. M. Duncan
Emmanuel Claypool
Joseph Forbeck
Arthur Poorman
Broomcorn
Car Missing After Parked in Terre Haute
Fire destroys two barns at Pat O Rourke farm north of Marshall Thursday afternoon. Marriage licenses list Elvin Kile and Cora Coombes. Howard Serwise and Ruby Carpenter. Clarence Mullen and Zola Walden. Oliver Myles and Leona Manhart. Herbert Bush and Bertha Finkbiner. A 9 pound girl born Friday morning to Mr and Mrs Joseph Lewsader of upper Wabash.
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Frank Lowe
West Union
Terre Haute
Pat O'Rourke
Marshall
Elvin Kile
Cora Coombes
Anderson Township
Howard A. Serwise
Ruby T. Carpenter
Melrose
Clarence Mullen
Zola Walden
Wabash
Oliver Leonard Myles
Prairieton
Indiana
Dulaney Dies At 64 In Terre Haute Hospital
Robert William Dulaney, 64, died at 8 00 am Wednesday at Union Hospital Terre Haute. City Mission report covers Feb 18 to Mar 10 1931 citing bread clothing shoes meals beds and aid for Marshall families and transients with numerous charity events. Mrs Jennie Smith, 71, fatally injured when struck by a car on North Michigan Ave.
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Robert William Dulaney
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
City Mission
Jennie Smith
North Michigan Ave
Local Births and Engagements Echo 1941 Clark County Notices
Twenty years ago notices report births in Chicago Marshall Sterling Illinois and Mar Reynolds. The McMorris family announces Martha Emma to Louis F. Kacel Louisville Kentucky. An urgent Red Cross appeal calls Clark County women to sew and knit for war refugees. Don Medsker digs a basement on North Eighth Street. Mildred Carroll to Garver Frazier set for March 28.
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Frank Drake, Jr
Chicago
Barbara Jane
Golden McNulty
Marshall
Mary Ann
Lowell Mitchell
Sterling
Illinois
Patricia Ann
Mitchell
Loretta Reynolds
Henry Reynolds
Charles B. McMorris
Martha Emma
Louis F. Kacel
Louisville
Kentucky
Clark County
American Red Cross
Don Medsker
North Eighth Street
Mildred Carroll
C. C. Carroll
Garver Frazier
Ten Years Ago Items From 1951 Community Notes
Oscar Kirchner purchased three purebred Shorthorn cows from Russell Stevens in Paris. Mrs Myrtle Kellar and Paul Brat are to wed April 4 in Rochester Ohio. John Walter Sloan born at Union Hospital Terre Haute weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce. William Keith Walters and Rosabelle Fox marriage license. Donald Arney and Charlies F Hall recently inducted into army service. Rudolph Bell a patient at Methodist Hospital Peoria Illinois.
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Oscar Kirchner
Marshall
Russell Stevens
Paris
Myrtle Kellar
Paul Bratin
Rochester
Ohio
George Sloan
Casey
John Walter
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Sloan
Ruth Finkbiner
Walter Finkbiner
Quote on truth and constancy at the grave
A moral couplet speaks of truth honesty and constancy bringing happiness and divine solace at death. It frames human virtue as a beacon in life and comfort in burial.
Pre Easter Revival Planned at West Union Church
West Union Christian Church schedules a Pre Easter Revival from March 26 to April 2. Each evening at 7 30 oclock the event features Ron Butler missionary recruit to the Congo as evangelist with Paul L Frost as minister inviting all to attend.
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West Union Christian Church
Ron Butler
Congo
Paul L. Frost
UI Ag Guest Day Invites Clark County Students
Clark County high school juniors and seniors are invited to the University of Illinois College of Agriculture Ag Student Guest Day on Saturday April 8 Registration begins at 9 00 am in Gregory Hall Assistant Dean Cecil Smith leads the morning program covering admission costs and scholarships with campus life housing and a freshman report Also talks cover agricultural curricula animal science and agronomy Guest day runs with the Farm and Home festival April 6 7 and 8 giving time to visit festival exhibits in the afternoon
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Clark County
University of Illinois College of Agriculture Ag
John Hiatt
College of Agriculture
Gregory Hall
Cecil Smith
Minois
Hiatt
Former Marshall Resident Dies in Paris Hospital
Mrs. Marguerite Wallis Inge, 49, wife of Charles S Inge of Magnolia Manor Paris Tl, died March 16 1961 at Paris Hospital after nine months illness. Born Marshall Aug 16 1911 she was daughter of Ben and Mayme Wallis. Survived by husband son Stephen W at DePauw University mother Mrs Lawson Parks sister Mrs Ward LaRue niece Mrs Chas Prusett. Funeral 2 00 Friday at Ward Sutton Funeral Home with Dr C C Nordling officiating. Interment Edgar County Cemetery.
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Marguerite Wallis Inge
Charles S Inge
Magnolia Manor
Paris
Paris Hospital
Marshall
Ben and
Mayme Alabaugh Wallis
Stephen W
DePauw University
Lawson Parks
Terre Haute
Ward LaRue
Chas. Prusett
Inge
First Methodist Church of
Ward-Sutton
C C Nordling
First Methodist Church
Edgar County
Murphy Birth of Bradley Dale in Terre Haute
Mr and Mrs Pat Murphy of Marshall announce the birth of Bradley Dale a son born last Sunday March 19 at Union Hospital Terre Haute He weighs 7 pounds 8 ounces This is their second child Mrs Murphy is the former Patsy Kibler.
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Pat Murphy
Marshall
Bradley Dale
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
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K. O. P. Meeting
Marshall Club
Stepp
Barrett
Illinois Nurses Week
Ea Rudolph Bell
Methodist Hospital
Peoria
Hamilton Blvd
UI AG
March OF Dimes
Joe Staub
Mary Montgomery White
Clay B. Montgomery
Earl le Fever
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