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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1947
Page
1
A call to submit names for the Gold Star honor roll to be printed and displayed in Marshall. Vivian Roth and William S. Arbuckle coordinate the effort with a long list of local servicemen presumed missing from the public record.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Marshall Illinois invites the public to a free lecture by Richard P Verrall of New York City titled Christian Science The Impersonal Saviour. The talk is at 8:00 p m on May 2 at the Con May 2 venue.
Mrs. Mary E. Wood formerly of Clark county died April 22 in a Long Beach hospital in California. She is survived by four children: Carrie Alexander of Marshall, Della Alexander of Paris, Flossie Rollings of Long Beach, and Frank Wood of Missouri.
Marion R. Shawver 26 of Casey and Rosemary Ruffner 22 of Casey receive a marriage license. Co R McCranklin 33 of Chicago and Mabel Sears 28 of Terre Haute also listed for license. Lewis Eldon Southerd 21 of Newton and Betty Louise Emery 16 of Newton are issued a license.
Judge Casper Platt presided in Marshall for two circuit court sessions last week. Donald E Cohoon divorced Helen Irene Cohoon for desertion. Darrell Morgan divorced Goldie H Morgan for desertion. Pauline Anderson divorced Virgil Anderson for extreme cruelty. Lena B Taylor divorced James E Taylor for extreme cruelty. Paul W Roberts vs Katherine McAdoo Roberts dismissed on request. Stoelt ing divorce case partially heard and continued. rest of evidence heard Tuesday with judge taking case under advisement. People vs F B Causey stricken with leave to reinstate. Dean Hardy case continued.
Mr and Mrs Fred Schaefer hosted a seven room modern brick home housewarming six miles southeast of Marshall. Eighty five neighbors and friends attended Wednesday night with a basement refreshments table and a devotional service led by Ben Drummond. The two story home features a full basement, two baths, two fireplaces and picturesque windows.
Cecil Johnson 11 appeared in County Court Wednesday on a delinquency charge after allegedly striking Thomas Burton with a water pipe. Judge Hollenbeck transferred custody from his mother and stepfather to Mrs. Almeda Dunkel, pending further order.
Sheriff Russel Perisho and deputies left Wednesday for Denver to bring Neal Lawson back to Clark County on a check forgery charge. The case involves Clark County authorities pursuing extradition for Lawson.
Don Gerald McNary son of Mr and Mrs C R McNary Marshall received an Associate Degree in Arts at George Washington University during the midwinter commencement in Lisbon Auditorium Washington D C 281 students were awarded degrees.
recorded discharges listed this past week by Circuit Clerk Ray Burkybile include Denzil E. Bennett George H Rayhel Paul E Monk James H Yocum Wm D Wilson Donald L Grissom Dellie W Toman Francis Sandy Jr Donald R Isbell.
Mr and Mrs Archie Andrews of Paris announce a daughter Linda Lou born at Union Hospital Terre Haute weighing 5 pounds on Sunday morning. Mrs Andrews formerly Lanore Jane Mathew of Marshall. Mr and Mrs James Lawrence Staub of Los Angeles announce a son Philip Lawrence born Saturday weighing 5 pounds 7 ounces. Mrs Staub formerly Ruth Brown of Los Angeles. Mr Staub is son of Mr and Mrs Joe Staub north of Marshall. Mr and Mrs Harvey Kesler of Taylorville announce a daughter weighing 6 pounds 1 ounce born yesterday morning. Mrs Kesler formerly Louise Haugh daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Haugh of Marshall. Mr and Mrs Ralph Warren Prevo of Ash street announce a son born at Union Hospital Terre Haute Wednesday morning. Mrs E N Wisely, patient at Union Hospital, Terre Haute, improving and may return home soon.
Admissions and discharges at Paris Hospital from April 23 to April 30 list patients including Earl Huey Marshall medical treatment Nora Swinford Marshall medical treatment Ben Crow West Union surgical treatment Vera Evans Marshall medical patient returned home John Kannmacher Martinsville R R 4 surgical patient returned home Leonard Hainley Martinsville surgical patient returned home Frank Tally Marshall R R 4 medical patient returned home Mrs Loren Wilson Marshall R R 15 surgical patient returned home Clyde Pine Annapolis surgical patient Arthur Sinclair Martinsville surgical patient returned home Robert Alrey Martinsville surgical patient returned home
The Clarksville Home Bureau Unit met Wednesday afternoon April 23 at Mrs Elizabeth Schwartz s home. Officers were elected for the coming year and reports read. Minor and major lessons were given by Mrs McCleary and Miss Nuttall. Refreshments served to members and guests. Next meeting set for May 28 at Mrs Bertha Buckner s home.
Mrs. Raymond Lindley hosted a Catholic bridge club gathering on Wednesday afternoon. Attendees included Mrs. John Geheb Mrs. Robert Langlois Mrs. John Rademaker Mrs. Ernest Geheb Mrs. Paul Corbin Mrs. Hl A Hurst Mrs. Joe Macey Mrs. Drew Casteel Mrs. Eileen Krock Mrs. Martin Tarble and Mrs. Don Heidbreder. Prizes were won by Mrs. Heidbreder Mrs. Macey and Mrs. Corbin.
Mary Bredwell 78 of Dennison died at Paris Hospital after weekends. Survived by daughters Mrs Shade and Mrs Winter, sons Glen Bredwell Otho Morris Vernon Morris, sisters Mrs Becket and Mrs Kirby, brothers Ora Pine and Arthur Pine. Funeral Wednesday at Marrs Funeral Home with Rev. G W Gibson. interment Highland Lawn, Terre Haute. Nancy Cooper 92 of Friendship near Martinsville died at St Anthony Terre Haute after hip fracture. Funeral Sunday at Friendship Church, burial City cemetery Martinsville. survived by one granddaughter Mrs Wayne Gallatin. Also brief notes on Melrose 4-H Jolly Junior club meeting April 25 with members and leaders listed.
John Strohm from Clark County and Prairie Farmer staff will speak on Russia at Cagey High School gym on Thursday May 15 at 8 00 pm. He will present exclusive color pictures from his trip. The program is sponsored by the Illinois Farmers Institute Clark County Farm and Home Bureau and the Casey Future Farmers of America chapter. No admission charged.
The Marshall Blue Ribbon 4 H club held its second meeting at Carole Dean Shirley's home on Saturday April 26. Members sang America and recited pledges after roll call. Topics included demonstations on salads dressmaking and travel wishes. Next meeting set for May 10 at Kay Newlin's home with poem roll call.
The Hutsonville track team visiting Marshall for events on May 1. The M T H S Band, directed by Mr Arney, to perform at the Casey Band Festival on May 30 with afternoon rehearsals and an 8:00 PM concert. Open House cancelled due to storm crowding. Student names listed for honors and grades include Rosamond Blockinger and others.
Frank S. Stephenson 68 formerly of Clark County died April 19 at Terre Bella California. He operated a Clarksville store for years. Survived by widow Loretta Hornbrook Stephenson a son Jack of Terre Bella and a brother Ed Stephenson of Silverton Oregon. Funeral and burial at Terre Bella.
One hundred thirty eight grade graduates from rural Clark County schools meet at the Methodist church in Marshall Friday May 2nd at 8 p m standard time for commencement exercises. Dr W Dewey Annakin of Indiana State Teachers College will speak. Public invited to attend.
More than a hundred livestock producers and Clark County friends gathered at the Marshall Methodist church on April 24 to hear P. J. Wilson of the National Livestock Producers Association discuss cooperative marketing. Local officials introduced by Ernest Ohm and guests from Indiana emphasized producer control over pricing and marketing decisions.
Relatives and friends gathered at Mrs. W L Kirby's home on Sunday April 27 to honor her 98th birthday. Guests from Paris Carmi Hill Top Inn and Sidel shared cake and well wishes as Mrs Kirby expressed appreciation for the cards.
A district Court of Honor for Boy Scout troops from Marshall Martinsville Casey and Westfield will meet at Roosevelt gym Casey on Monday May 7 at 730 pm. The main ceremony will award the Eagle Rank to Freddie White of Troop 81 Marshall.
The seventeenth annual Marshall High school commencement is planned for Friday evening May 17 at the Methodist Church with 15 cent admission. Nearby reports include a theft of a Burleigh Wilson breaking plow, a Dolson surprise party for J W Hutchings with seventy five guests, an owl mother feeding her young, and local residents moving to Clinton and Green streets.
In a further item from forty years past, J. W. Graham discovers a large leather easy chair at his office on Friday. The giver remains unidentified, with Mrs. Graham denying knowledge of the purchase. The chair is a handsome gift as Graham notes with pride.
1917 Thirty Years Ago report notes Walter R O Neal of Marshall and Fay Ormiston of Eaton Illinois marrying in Vincennes Indiana on March 24. Usual family references follow alongside other local items including Joseph Wallace enlisting in Terre Haute and Miss Fannie Andrews returning from Atlanta after winter.
Twenty years ago Henry Eaton of Charleston relocates the John Tumey house on Michigan and Main streets to prevent a filling station from being built soon. Miss Ruth Noakes starts work with Simpson Chevrolet Company and began her duties Monday.
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