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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1969
Page
7
Zion and Emmanuel churches announce May services with schedules for Sunday school morning worship prayer meetings and choir practice. St Marys Church lists confessions masses catechism and First Communion prep led by Rev Joseph Murray.
Pastor Gilbert Waud leads Sunday Bible study at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 40 a m with a sermon A Man God Can not Bless. Evening worship at 7 30 p m features Measures Taken for the Extension of the Kingdom. WK2ZI broadcast. Christian training at 6 30 p m. Wednesday prayer and praise at 7 30 p m led by Mrs Leon Milam.
The notice lists weekly events at Burt and Marshall Methodist churches from April 30 to May 4 including youth and adults choir rehearsals UMYF gospel study and a WSC S Holy Land photo program. May 2 United Church Women meet at Zion Union Methodist Church and May 4 is Children's Day with services and nursery. Next week marks National Family Week.
The First Christian Church at 404 Locust Street invites all to Bible school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 and evening worship at 7 30. Exie Fulth, missionary to Japan, presents a special program. Midweek Bible study Wednesday at 7 80. A cordial welcome is extended to all.
Eugene Etheridge minister announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m. May 4 sermon titled From Strength to Strength. Communion planned, 7 00 p m. Wednesday choir rehearsal at the church.
Illinois records 742 per pupil in average daily attendance for 1968 69, 9 percent above the U S average of 680. New York leads at 1140, with New Jersey and D C following, while six states educate over two million students. Legislative battles and safety issues are noted in the closing remarks.
Illinois and federal child labor laws restrict teen work with specifics on ages and hazardous tasks. Under 18 face 17 hazardous occupations. under 16 face more limits and night restrictions. Work permits and in-person applications with parent guidance are required, with details on ages, hours, and permissible duties.
Botanists Muhlenbrock and Voigt describe Southern Illinois as a biological melting pot with a 12 county enclave linking to the Great Smoky Mountains. The essay highlights Shawnee trails, Giant City State Park, Fern Clyffe, and many plant species as a vivid woodland corridor between the Ozarks and Appalachians.
On Monday May 5 at Tom's Cafe people will gather to start Mental Health Week and aid those troubled by emotional problems. On May 8 at 30 pm at the Methodist Church two films on mental health will be shown, Family Affair and Emotional Health, followed by a question and answer session led by Rev Bert McIntosh.
Mrs. Becky Hartman Cummins was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower Sunday afternoon at the home of Donna Hawker with Carolyn Beard as assistant hostess. Attendees included Patty McNary Tess Cooper Sally Dougla Lois Howard Karen Kelsh Mary Pearce Patty Davidson Debby Martin Peggy Waller Mary Kile Mrs. Jean Hartman Mrs. Margaret Beard and Mrs. Ralph Hawker. Gift givers were Lynn Medis ker Janice Irwin and Sandy Reltz.
Read about three retirement versions from workers and couples. One man leaves watchmaking for real estate and finds fulfillment, while others fear spousal retirement upheaval or embrace farm living with shared pursuits after decades of work.
Bert Graham born September 24 1882 in Clark county near Melrose died April 23 at 86 and 7 months. He married Cora Cornwell May 7 1905 who died in 1957. Surviving are daughters Elma and Dorothy and seven sons plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services were held at Greenwell Funeral Home with Rev Carl Carpenter officiating. interment Olive Branch cemetery.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for flowers and kindness after the death of Elma Shelton and others. Estate notice announces Clova G Barker’s death and a June 1969 claim date with executor Esther Blessing and attorney Omer T Shawler Marshall. filing details require claims by the first Monday in June 1969.
Chicago Motor Club warns that Central Daylight Time resumes April 27 increasing daylight and outdoor play. Children may dart into traffic in dusk after-school hours, demanding heightened motorist vigilance and parental instruction in pedestrian safety.
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