City council approves raises and plans water plant changes
City employees along with water and light superintendents gain monthly pay increases while the collector also sees a raise. The council discusses electrifying the water works and running it from the light plant, cites coal costs, and defers final action to the next meeting. A carnival plan by the K P lodge is approved pending committee action, and a city wide cleanup is scheduled for May 10 with strict timing. Committees swap members as Sweet moves to street and alley, Burnett to ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otho Tibbs
K. of P. Lodge
Tibbs
Sweet
Burnett
Mission Study Club Meets at Congregational Church
The Mission Study Club gathered last Friday at the Congregational church with readings by Millie Stephenson and Mrs J W Lewis. An excellent musical program by Mrs Don Winterrowd, Mrs Charles Claypool, Mrs J F Orthwein and Gladys Allison followed. Mrs Fleming Black led the devotional. Hostesses for the social hour included Mrs J K Kerr, Mrs W L Athon, Mrs C F Behner, Mrs C A Dixon, Mrs Fleming Black, Mrs Dick Morton and Mrs J W McGowan. A May basket decorated table served a dainty lunch. Forty four members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Study Club
Congregational Church
Millie Stephenson
J. W. Lewis
Don Winterrowd
Charles Claypool
J. F. Orthwein
Gladys Allison
Fleming Black Ted
J. K. Kerr
W. L. Athon
C. F. Behner
C. A. Dixon
Fleming Black
Dick Morton
J. W. McGowan
Marshall Bases Ball Team Could Rise From Local Talent
Local enthusiasts urge Marshall to form a baseball team this year noting past success and available players Moon Ferris Kelley Jones and Riley plus three out of town players. Last season 12 games were played with nine wins on Marshall field in the south part of the city. Harry LeSeure was manager Wm Moon captain and Charles Ferris treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Paris
Casey
Charleston
Robinson
Lawrenceville
Moon
Ferris Brothers
Kelley
Jones
Riley
Etty
Harry LeSeure
Wm. Moon
Charles Ferris
Dan Roach Purchases Terre Haute Residence
Locals note Dan Roach has bought a fine home in Terre Haute and plans to move there in the not distant future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Roach
Terre Haute
A. L. Howerton
Methodist and Evangelical church notices for next week
First Methodist and Evangelical churches announce services and activities for the coming week. Mothers and Fathers Day services with sermons by the pastors. Epworth League evening program. Wednesday prayers. youth and gym classes. quarterly conference. W F M S meeting. Ladies Aid at Mrs Mundorf’s home. pastors J Mundorf and P Raymond Powers oversee programs and sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Union
W. D. Fairchild
Emanuel Hurst
S. 6Th Street
P. Raymond Powers
Evangelical Sunday School
Ladies’ Aid
J. Mundorf
Road Construction Delayed by Cement Shortage and Reassignments
National and state highway officials reshuffled staff with Rodney Bell resigning as district road supervisor at Paris. Frank Feutz becomes district supervisor, with George Somerville moving to a new inspector role in Marshall. Construction is held up due to cement delivery issues, delaying projects until cement arrives. Federal inspectors approved a revised Chicago road route along the Big Four right of way, removing a 7 percent grade. Vermillion and Clark county highway chiefs visited to review plans and voiced approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Bell
Paris
Frank Feutz
Bell
George Somerville
Marshall
Co. A. Case
Mr. Somerville
Fr. J. Noonan
Wells
James O Heyworth Construction Company
Big Creek
Wm. S. Dillon
Vermillion County
Wilber Moore
Clark County
Marshall Herald Community Events and Real Estate Transfers
A local notices page lists weekly event times at Masonic Hall City Hall and other venues. It also records real estate transfers including Emma Baker to Edgar Baker 40 acres for 1800 and Ruth Stewart to Charles Bruner Marshall property for 1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma I. Baker
Edgar Eugene Baker
Ruth Mary Stewart
Charles A Bruner
R. L. Hunt
Lot Marshall
Eliza Clapp
Milo Claypool
Charles R. Spaugh
Louesa Thorp
Tacres
Harry S. Cole
Trustees Congregational Church
Exra’ Stusser
J. A. Sweet
Elizabeth J. Sanders
John L Sanders
George W. Reid
Ella. Mauch
Stanfield
Lot Casey
Eyes
Claude
Whitkenack
Frank Cole
Aeves
Legislation Pushes War Risk, Vocational Aid Increases
National American Legion committee urges swift House action on four Wason bill changes to boost war risk insurance. A HR 12266 amendment would raise disabled training stipends to 100 dollars monthly. Illinois unit drives May membership. local posts urged to recruit one new member by May 7. Local society news covers dances, visits, and community events across Paris and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Legislative Committee of the American Legion
Congress
Federal Board For Vocational Education
House
Senate
France
War Department
American Legion
Department of Justice
Legislative Committee
Illinois State Department
Clark County Post
Court House
Masons Raise Medsker To Master Mason At Lodge Meeting
At a regular lodge meeting on Wednesday night Don Medsker was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason. Visitors from Paris and York lodges assisted in the ceremony and a banquet followed at the Marshall Cafe directed by Worshipful Master Harry Baumesbarger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic
Don Medsker
Paris
York
Marshall Cafe
Harry Baumesbarger
No High School at Martinsville Fails In Vote
A proposal to establish a Martinsville community high school was voted down yesterday by a margin of 93, ending efforts to create a local secondary school. The result leaves Martinsville without a planned public high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
How to Grow Wheat by E H Walworth
Instructional notice from West Union Poorman's mill and Marshall Marvin's mill dated May 7 1000 and May 7 15pm promotes wheat grading education. A government specialist will demonstrate proper kettle filling weight per bushel and evaluation of foreign material moisture and damaged kernels to improve pricing for farmers and grain dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E H Walworth
West Union
Poorman’s Mill
Marshall
Marvin's Mill
United States
Sunday School Convention at Zion Church Wabash Township
Sunday May 9 at 9 30 am Zion church Wabash township hosts a Sunday School convention led by Superintendent with sessions including a Book of Judges study by L B Anderson a talk by Rev J E McCoy and a devotional by Rev Hicks Lunch at 1 30 pm Featuring J W Adams Russell Stockwell and discussions on sustaining teaching like Charity Reelection of township officers Grant Crumlin president Iris Routledge secretary plus state and county work offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Church
Wabash Township
J Q Snedeker
L B Anderson
J. E. McCoy
Hicks
J W. Adams
Russell Stockwell
J. L. May
Rev. Powers
R. H. Williams
Grant Crumlin
Iris Routledge
Church Services Cancelled Due to Preacher's Inability
Plans for Thursday Friday and Sunday morning and evening preaching at the Marshall church have been cancelled because the preacher cannot come at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Sunday and Wednesday Meetings At Pythian Theatre
The Christian Science group holds Sunday services at 11 00 a m and Wednesday prayers at 8 00 p m at the Pythian Theatre All are welcome Dan Hull of West Union attended a meeting Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian
Dan Hull
West Union
Mickie Says High-Test Ads Boost Biz
A quirky editorial promotes high-test advertising as a way to attract attention and grow business. It argues people notice faster when cars accelerate with strong marketing, urging readers to try a few high-test ads to see the impact.
Republicans Claim Large Savings From Department Cuts
Washington May 1 Rep Edwin D Ricketts of Ohio says in the first and second sessions of the 66th Congress Republicans saved 2 725 784 967 by trimming Democratic executive department estimates. He blamed department heads for maintaining wartime personnel and urged reductions to relieve taxpayers amid high deficits and postwar taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edwin D Ricketts
Ohio
Congress
United States
Beckers Host Robert Becker Family at Country Home
Beckers entertained Robert Becker and his wife at their country home north of Oliver Sunday in honor of Mrs Becker's father John Grisham for his 72nd birthday. Attendees included Howed, Allie and Harry Grisham families, Omar McDaniel family and John Bottetswe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Becker
Oliver Sunday
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C. E. Clem
J. H. Whitson
Joe Brady
Arthur Tarman
Jones—Finkbiner
Don Jones
la Venia Finkbiner
E. J. Sloan
M. E. Parsonage
Armstrong
Dennison
Dewey
T. S. Dewey
Greenville
H. M. Dewey
H. M
Rosa Batson
North Side
Margaret Forebeck
Louisiana
Anna Baird
Shreveport
Robert Baird
Sher‘fit Byram
Wright
First Methodist
Somerville
Albert M. Chapman
Annapolis
Abbie Onia Sears
Dora Jones
Larenia Finkbiner
Denison
Masonic Hall
City Hall Chamber of Commerce
Lodge Hall
Poorman's Mill
Marvin’s Mill
C. O. F. Hall
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Marshall Herald
Anne Burnett
W. Hall
Russell Poorman
J. R. Burnett
Edward Levings
Mrs. Chas Cole
Meriam
St. Marys
Will Moon
Sackler Ford Sales and Service Station
C. T Washburn
Greeneville, IL
Mary Washburn
Bess Bundy
Henry Lockhart
Amy Davidson
Metcalf, 111
Brother
Lloyd Davidson
Ike Thompson
Clarence and
Truman
Russell Orndorf
M. W. Porter
Elks’ Lodge
C. E. Gorham
Casper
Wyoming
Silas Walker
Hershel Snavely
General Conference
Methodist Church
Des Moines
Frances Mitchell
King Classical School
Mrs John Mitchell
Mrs
Minter Thomas
Miami, Florida
Mrs Thomas
John T. Randall
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Ellen Dixon
North Sixth Street
Clara J. Sass
Gladys H. Allison
Pearl Lee
Vivian Sullins
Margaret
St. Marys Seturday
Élaga
Christian
Mickie
Ricketts
Flags
Russia
Fichmond
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