Georgia Power’s Better Home Towns program sparks Georgia revival
A Georgia Power Company effort led by VP Charles A. Collier mobilizes 200 plus towns to boost local industry and civic projects. The program funds contests with $1,000 top prizes to improve cleanliness, leadership, and economic vitality, citing Villa Rica as a success story and noting national gains in manufacturing, agriculture, and income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Georgia Power Company
Charles A. Collier
Collier
Villa Rica
Georgia, Power Company
Christmas Fla Post Office Peaked With Holiday Mail
Christmas Florida post office workers faced a heavy season with 300 000 pieces handled last year. Postmistress Mrs Juanita Tucker noted outgoing Christmas mail came from 32 states and foreign countries, exceeding prior peaks by about 60 000 items. Her family aided in sorting the surge. Santa Claus Indiana vies for national holiday fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fla
Christmas
Juanita Tucker
Santa Claus
Ind
Old Greenwich To Remove All Town Signposts
Greenwich officials plan to eliminate ten old town signposts with only the town hall post kept. They note state statute notices require posting but the posts are deemed archaic and unnecessary. The town spends about ten dollars per notice and posts range from ten to one annually.
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Old
Greenwich
Conn
Old Greenwich
Small Town TV Stations Next in Line Says FCC Chief
Biloxi Mississippi speech by Wayne Coy chairman of the federal communications commission states small cities will receive new television stations first but funding and staff limits will slow grants. He supports educational use of TV yet worries about institutions ability to finance construction and operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biloxi
Miss
Wayne Coy
Federal Communications Commission
America
Dyersville Ideal Site For Small Industry Growth
Dyersville Iowa hosts Silver Streak Manufacturing which makes a new steel sleeve edge for worn plowshares. The 33 employee plant serves dealers in 35 states from a location near Chicago rail lines and farmers, with demand outstripping supply for high carbon steel. The edge installs in the field with no welding and tightens as it plows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyersville
Midwest
Silver Streak Manufacturing Company
Leo Osterhaus
Chicago
Motor Express
Osterhaus
Billion in Bonds At Issue in Elections
Voters across towns and cities faced bond issues totaling 1.15 billion dollars in the November 6 elections. Most proposals targeted new school construction, with other measures for sewers water systems street improvements parks and town halls. National Production Authority oversight applied to building materials for construction.
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Washington,d. C
America
National Production Authority
Influx of Atomic Plant Workers Boosts Livermore Population
Livermore's population rose sharply due to workers at the California Research and Development Company's atomic energy plant and the reactivation of Parks Air Force base. Current estimates place the town around 5 000 residents, with 1940 and 1950 counts at 2 885 and 4 364 respectively. Nearby Pleasanton and Hayward also show large growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livermore
Calif
Chambers of Commerce
California Research and Development Company
Atomic-Energy
Parks ‘Air Force Base
Pleasanton
Hayward
Mother's Day Service and Vacation Bible School Planned
A church announces a special Mother's Day service on May 11 honoring faithful Christian mothers. Vacation Bible School runs June 9 to June 20 for ages 4 through 16, with attendance encouraged as part of pre spring and summer church activities.
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Training Union
Maize
Revival closes as church invites all to join services
The text lists Sunday school at 9 30, preaching at 10 30, Youth Fellowship at 6 30, and evening Evangelistic service at 7 30. A Wednesday prayer and praise service is at 7 30. The revival ended last Sunday but members urge continued attendance and fellowship inviting others to attend where the spirit is right.
Special church services and Strader Trip announced
Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship 10 45 and evening services at 7 00 and 7 30. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30. Plan now for Mother s Day. Strader Trip from Anderson Indiana with us for three services May 18. Make your way to the church of your choice next Sunday. Hearty invitation to each service.
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Strader
Anderson
Indiana
Methodist Church Events And Remlinger Family Obituary
The Charleston Illinois Methodist church holds youth rally and service with Rev Hopkins at Cooper Chapel 14 miles southeast of Marshall. Adam Remlinger, born in Alsace Louisiana France in 1871, died April 22 1952 after a long life in Marshall area leaving 3 sons 3 daughters 21 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren with funeral at St Marys Church.
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Cooper Chapel
Marshall
Huey
Terre Haute
Obituary of Mrs. Frank M. Hurst in Marshall Illinois
Elizabeth Hurst born January 19 1865 in Auburn Township Clark County Illinois died Sunday April 13 at home in Marshall She and Frank M Hurst would have celebrated 70th wedding anniversary this June Survived by husband daughter Mrs J C Black Chicago son Arthur Hurst Chicago one granddaughter Mrs Bert Grove Lake Forest Illinois two great grandchildren Funeral services were held April 16 at Moore Funeral Home with Rev Eugene E Stauffer officiating Burial at Marshall Cemetery.
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Adam Remlinger
John
Emma Remlinger
Alsace- Loraine
France
America
Pennsylvania
Clark County
Adam
Anna Klinger
Quincy
Virgil
Lester
Marshall
Route 5
Edna Beltz
Route 4
Marie Hinkle
Paris
T.L
Missy Margaret Remlinger
Peter
Terre Haute
Indiana
Nick
Liberty
Saskatchewan
Canada
St. Mary's Church
Donahue
Marshall Cemetery
Elizabeth Hurst
Jeremiah
Susan Claypool
Auburn Township
Illinois
Elizabeth Claypool
Frank M. ‘Hurst
Hurst
Chicago
Arthur Hurst
Bert Grove
Lake Forest
Moore Funeral Home
Eugene E. Stauffer
Notice of Claim Day in Estate of Ernest Shaw
Estate of Ernest Shaw deceased in Clark County Dunois county court sets Monday June 2 1952 as the claim date. Creditors may file claims against the estate without summons before the date. Nettie Shaw Booth Executor Omer JT Shawlet Attorney Marshall Ts Adv 16 3.
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Ernest Shaw
Clark County
Dunois
Nettie Shaw Booth
Omer
Estate of Edgar S Brown deceased claims date set
Notice to all persons that Monday June 2 1952 is the claim date in the estate of Edgar S Brown deceased in Clark County Illinois. Claims may be filed before the paid date without summons. Executor Lewis Hutchens. Attorney Omer T Shawler Marshall Illinois.
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Edgar S. Brown
Clark County
Illinois
Lewis Hutchens
Omer T Shawler
Marshall
Ella W. Wivel
Ilinois
Estate of Ella W. Wivel Administrator Named
Estate of Ella W. Wivel with Adv. 173 Omer T. Shawler appointed administrator declares June 2, 1952 as the filing deadline for claims in Clark County County Court. No summons issued as of that date.
Gratitude Messages From Family Of Adam Remlinger
Gard of thanks from the Remlinger family expresses appreciation to friends and relatives for kindness after the death of Adam Remlinger and thanks Father Donahue and Basil Moore for assistance along with flower offerings.
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Adam Remlinger
Donahue
Prayer Service Schedule Led by William Abel
Brown County hog raiser saves rye pasture on six acres. $540 feed bill reduced over five months last fall and winter. William Abel noted as class leader overseeing weekly prayers each Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.
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William Abel
Brown County
Master in Chancery's Sale Of Real Estate In Clark County
Public notice of a master in chancery sale in Clark County Illinois. In pursuance of a 1952 decree, T Victor C Miller will sell at public vendue on May 14 1952 at 2 pm the southwest quarter of section 31 township 11 north range 10 west and part of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 36 township 11 north range 11 west with 176 80 acres total. Terms cash. sale subject to Magnolia Pipe Line Company easement and Carl Helman driveway easement. taxes paid. Dated Marshall Illinois April 18 1952. Master in Chancery Victor C Miller.
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State of Tilinolg
Clark County
Alice Stephens Keating
John Seaman
T. Victor C. Miller
Marshall
Clark
Tllnois
Darwin Road
Clarkland
Ilinois
Magnolia Pipe Line Company
Carl D. Helman
Illinois
Victor C. Miller
Clark Clark County
Tinois
John M. Hollenbeck
Marshall, Illinois
Hearing on Petition for Probate of Will
Notice in Clark County Illinois that a petition to probate the will of John C. Alvey deceased has been filed. The County Court set a hearing for May 19 1952 at 10 00 oclock in the forenoon at the Marshall Court House to determine validity and admission of the will. The notice names numerous heirs and executors including Francis M Alvey Lillie LeSeure and Walter H Alvey and warns interested parties to appear.
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Francis M. Alvey
Lillie LeSeure
Charles Mooter
Joe Mooter
Mary Watson
Grace Mooter
Walter Roach
Lilly Freund
Msyme Roach
Kate Roach
Adear
Anns. Minter
John Hagan
Aloysus
Vincent
Bessie
Helmick
Clarence Alvey
Jessie A. Konkler
Joella Alvey
Harry Alvey
Victor Alvey
Walter H. Alvey
John C. Alvey
Marshall
Clark
Illinois
Clark County
H. J. Kemp
Administrator's Notice of Final Settlement in Estate
In Clark County Illinois Probate Court the administrator of the George Thompson estate will present his final report on May 12 1952 in Marshall Illinois to seek discharge from all duties and responsibilities. Adadean Bradford and other interested parties may attend to resist the application. Snavely and Miller of Kelser Building Marshall Illinois represent the administrator.
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George Thompson
Adadean Bradford
County Court
Clark County
Marshall
Illinois
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Trinity Evangelical United Brethren Churches
LE Vahney
Marshall, Il
Pilgrim
Holiness
Plum Streets
Methodist
Eugene E.” Stauffer
Harry E Indley
Sige
Decatur
Atdot Methodist -Youth Fellowship
The
Methodist Church
Charleston
Cooper Chapel Church
Rev. Hopkins
Ial
Frank M. Hurst
Evangelical United Brethren Churches
E. C. Kunce
Poplar Street
Emmanuel
William Ziegler
Wilma Geisert
Zion
Richard Miller
Deceas
Mons
Omer T. Shawler
Farma
Winois
Irma Harding
Internacional Harvester
R. E. Laird Marshall
State of
County of
Clark, Sy
Binzer
Flem Black
North Sixth Street
Marshall, NL
Singer
Thor
Snavely & Miller
Attorneys At Law
Marshall, Ill
Alta V. Gilbert
Anna B. Black
Lewis & Macklin, Audt
Walter F. Hutchinson
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