03 May 1963
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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1963
Page
1
State Trooper arrested Gaylor P Reynolds at Casey Tuesday night on a charge of driving while under the influence. He pleaded guilty in county court before Judge Zollie O Arbogast and was sentenced to ninety days at the Vandalia Penal Farm. He was transported to Vandalia to begin serving the term.
Gene M. Rieley 38 of Tuscola and an accomplice attempted a confidence scheme in Casey, claiming a broken liquid bottle and damaged groceries to collect eight dollars. A traveling salesman observed the act, tracked the couple’s car, and Sheriff Pearce investigated. Rieley pled guilty before Justice Bill Savage in Casey, paid 371 dollars in fines and costs, and was returned to Clark county jail.
The Clark county treasurer election contest from last November remains unsettled with repeated delays in precinct three at Marshall. The public asks who is shirking duty as both Republicans and Democrats seek accountability for the stalled case.
Andrew Eldredge four months old, son of Clyde and wife from Glendale Arizona, died near Albuquerque New Mexico while traveling from Glendale to Ohio. Grandparents Russell and Edna Bland of Enon Ohio. Services pending at Morris Funeral Home Fairborn Ohio. Kay Engles hospitalized in Terre Haute after surgery. room 381.
James Brown of Marshall senior earns a Illinois State Scholarship as part of the sixth class announced by Dr Lloyd Michael, Illinois Scholarship Commission chair. The program totals 5,533 awards for 1963 64 with 1,859 monetary and 3,674 honorary.
Clark County ASC calls a special Wheat Informational Meeting for May 9 at 8 00 p m in the Martinsville basement office to discuss the 1964 Wheat program provisions and the May 21 referendum. Roy Hunt was admitted to Union Hospital Sunday for eye surgery.
Three parcels of Ira L. Seigel estate near West York were sold at the courthouse door by Victor Miller master in chancery with Clyde Knowles auctioneer. Tract one 86.795 acres sold to Lois Seigel for 22385. Tract two 36.795 acres and tract three 80 acres sold to Dr. William L. Daugherty for 32175. The listing notes a home place with modern two story residence, barn and garage.
The record lists marriages including Thornton Laie Terre Haute and Ophie Cooper Dennison and others. Sheriff Gallatin returned from Town with Roy Craig charged with incest and released on a $2,000 bond. Vic Janney comments on diverse skills beyond insurance as a bass fisherman noting 15 fine bass. Flood waters now devastate the lower Mississippi valley.
At Monday night’s meeting, the high school board chose F. G. Edwards Ernest Bailes and J. M. Harvey for next year’s faculty with other teachers to be named later. IB H Crandall plans study at Columbia next year. A wreck at Machlan’s garage drew police after a car allegedly struck a farmer in a wagon. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Meehling Monday morning. Marriage licenses issued include Wade H Garner to Bessie Haworth and Virgil House to Della Duncan.
Dr. A H Simpson reports a burglary at Simpson's Chevrolet Garage between 12 80 and 1 30 Wednesday night. About $15 in cash was taken from the register. back window entry is suspected. nothing else missing.
Twenty years ago in 1943 Lloyd Mathew of Terre Haute visited his mother Mrs. Anna Mathew on Mulberry Street Marshall. Returning home his motorcycle skidded on U S 40 near Cusick home and pumping station, throwing him to the pavement and injuring a broken collar bone and crushed shoulder. He was taken to Union Hospital in Terre Haute for treatment. Mr. and Mrs James Craig and sons of Ferguson Missouri spent Easter with his parents on Locust Street.
The record notes the safety patrol members during 1962 63 who were praised for reducing traffic deaths and injuries among young people. It adds a commendation thanking the boys and girls for their good work.
Marshall community unit schools earned a certificate marking 50 years of NCAC accreditation. The district plans a busy May with events including the Junior-Senior Prom on May 3, board meeting May 9, National Honor Society banquet, special education recognition May 15, Baccalaureate May 26, eighth grade promotion May 28, and high school graduation May 29. Final exams begin May 20.
Boy Scout troop 81 of Marshall sent a large delegation to the spring camporee in Paris on April 26 to 28. Participants included Paul Hoggatt Melvin Titus Gerald Sweitzer Dennis Clatfelter Scott Amey Don Butcher David Volkers Tom Parker David Melcho Dick Clatfelter Bob Sweitzer Carl Haldt Charles Haldt David Bardin Doug Smith Albert Marrs Woody Fitzgarrald Timmie Duke James Davis Ernie Wilson Keith Ferris John Trefz Mike Melcho Garry Mason Danny Richardson Harry Bishop John Masten plus Scoutmaster Elmer Hoggatt and others. Indiana Camp Fire participants were Kelly Smith Elmer Hoggatt Scott Arney Paul Hoggatt David and Mike Melcho. Attending parents listed, and E D Evans of Robinson was in hospital for observation and treatment, brother-in-law of Mrs Irene Cline.
The Nation lists six young writers, including James Jones author of From Hero to Eternity. Jones has recently returned to Marshall from Tucson and Hollywood. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Travoli and granddaughter Gloria visited Henderson Kentucky. Mrs. Charles Reed, visiting relatives, will return to San Diego. Dr. E O Nay of Terre Haute and Mrs Mollie Griffin returned from a two month Florida vacation.
Mr and Mrs Carrol Wyrick announce a baby boy born at Union Hospital on Saturday weighing 8 pounds 3 ounces. The mother is Karen Francis. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs James A Francis and Mr and Mrs Robert R Wallace of Beaumont Texas. The Wallaces announce daughter Traci Lynn born April 25 weighing 6 pounds 7 ounces. Mr Wallace is the son of Mrs James Bannon of Marshall.
Jim Wetzel is Marshall's leading mile runner with 4 41.8 and anchors the mile relay. Manny Stover shows steady dash improvements with 10.4 in the 100 and about 23.3 in the 220. The report lists Marshall marks across sprints, relays, jumps, and throws with multiple placements and teammate notes.
The list shows names entered in events for the Wabash Valley meet including 100 yard dash Manny Stover and Jerry Tarble, 440 yard dash Norman Hawker and Enos Ralston, 880 yard run Tony Cork and Charles Rose, Milo run Jim Wetzel, low hurdles Alton Blankenship and Seidel, fresh medley relay Larry Dickson Steve Gard and Steve Hoyt, Terry Jones varsity 880 relay Blankenship Tarble Morecraft Stover, varsity mile relay Hawker Hoyt Ralston Weipel, shot put John McNary Gene Pantie, high jump Blankenship and Larry Macke, pole vault Steve Milbourne, broad jump Mike Downs and Larry.
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