Victory Loan Day Sparks Air Displays and Tank Demonstrations
Friday and Saturday in Marshall were packed with Victory Loan events. Lieut Fagley piloted a Curtis biplane for stunts with local escorts, while a Whippet military tank from the 345th Tank Corps demonstrated terrain handling for crowds. Judge Booth and Capt Arthur Poorman spoke, a bond-pledge stunt raised $21,500, and the Marshall Band provided music in fine weather as spectators enjoyed the air show and armor display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nh Marshall
Curtis
Fagiey
Rantoul
Theo. Miller
Frank Greenough
Judge Hollenbeck
Margaret
Tank Corps
Hicks
Quinn
St. Mihiel
Argonne
Sol Handy Farm
Aire River
Charpentry
Judge Booth
Arthur Poorman
Sunday School Convention at Denninon May 9
Sunday school convention to begin at 9 30 a m standard time at Denninon with sessions led by John Taylor J Q Snedeker L B Anderson Rev Cunningham Zintka Bartram LaVena Frinkbiner Lillian Brandensteriy Kate Stansbury H R Williams Russell Stockwell John Hawker and Rav E Salon. Committees report by Grant Crumlin Tp Pres Harry Mathews Secy. Delegates from Melrose noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denninon
S. S
John Taylor
Jesson
J. Q. Snedeker
Christ
L. B. Anderson
Cunningham
Zintka’ Bartram
LaVena Frinkbiner
the Home Department
Lillian Brandensteriy
Kate Stansbury
H.R .Williams
Russell Stockwell
Standard S. & Co
All Teachers Retained at High School Board Meeting
At the High School board meeting last Thursday evening the present principal and all the teachers were employed for next year, ensuring continuity in staff and leadership.
New Divorce Suit Filed in Casey Court
Cecil Fields of Casey sues Clifford J Fields for divorce on cruelty grounds. The couple married in March 1916 and have one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil, Fields
Casey
Clifford J. Fields
Marriage Licenses Reported In Indiana
Alfred Ramsey and Florence Jacoby both of Frankfort Ind. Edward G Taylor Paris and Bertha Grisham Marshall married licenses listed in the latest notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Ramsey
Florence Jacoby
Frankfort
Ind
Edward G. Taylor
Paris
Bertha Grisham
Marshall
Fugitive Bruce Parker Brought Back From Kentucky
Deputy Sheriff Short went to Beattyville in eastern Kentucky Saturday and returned Bruce Parker formerly of Westfield. Parker is under grand jury indictment for stealing a harness set and was released on bond.
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Short
Beattyville
Mountains
Kentucky
Bruce Parker
Westfield
Tax Delinquent List Shrinks Amid Faster Collections
The weekly delinquent tax list is smaller than in years past as counties report slow collections under the new tax law. Treasurer Lewis, however, notes tax collection is nearer to current than before and costs to taxpayers are reduced overall.
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Lewis
Death of Miss Amacher at 26 in Indiana
Margaret Amacher daughter of Mr and Mrs Christian Amacher died at her home south of the city on Thursday aged 26. A nurse graduate of Union Hospital Terre Haute in 1910 she suffered a spine injury from a Michigan swimming accident in 1914 and had been an invalid since. Survived by parents and four brothers funeral services were held Friday at the family residence conducted by J A Sweet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Christian Amacher
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Michigan
J. A. Sweet
Westfield Railway Plans Face Key Decisions
Westfield's recently purchased S & Q railroad from Casey to Kansas aims to begin operation soon. Two options are under review: lease to a capable operator or raise funds to run it themselves. If neither plan is finalized in two to three weeks, the line may be sold for junk along with the south end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
Casey
Kansas
Westfield Railroad
May-day party at Marshall Club by Matinee Musicale
The Matinee Musicale hosted an afternoon May-day party in the Marshall Club rooms with Mrs J K Kerr in charge. Guests enjoyed crepe decorations, a May pole, lilacs and ferns, cake centerpiece, and prizes of sprig blossoms. Auction and Five Hundred entertained, musical numbers followed, and refreshments were served. Proceeds near $75 fund a future community project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Club
J. K. Kerr
J J Rose
Cleve Logue
Louis Bulger
Mathews
Lee
Charles Claypool
McCormick and Lee
Fenton
Ellen Dixon
Pearl Lee
Fenton Mathews
COUNTY SCHOOL NOTES Graduations and promotions across Clark county districts
A detailed report lists Westfield, Lee, Rich Woods, West Union and other districts with diplomas for many students and promotions for others. It notes scholarship awards, attendance honors, and a new rule barring graduates from applying for scholarships after graduation. The piece also warns teachers about second grade certificate renewal requirements and required forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Westfield
Lee
Rich Woods
Dorothy Bennett
Bertie Dillman
Ruby May
Harrison
Gresham Taylor Wedding and Red Men Dedication
Miss Bertha Gresham and Edward C. Taylor were wed at the bride’s home with about twenty guests. Taylor, recently wounded in France, will attend a government school. Red Men plan a May 15 dedication of their new hall on east Malm street with Sagamore Kapps of Chicago present. Membership dispensation allows adoptions for $6.50 for 60 days. Fourteen cards were read last Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Gresham
Louis Gresham
Edward C. Taylor
Paris
Methodist Colored Church
Taylor
France
East Malm Street
Sagamore Kapps
Chicago
The Big Community Sing Opens Saturday on the Square
The first of a series of Community Sings under the new Community association will be held Saturday on the square at seven o'clock. Prof Harold Bright will direct with orchestral accompaniment. All ages from schools city and country are invited to join a large chorus to boost community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Community Association
Harold Bright
Marshall
P. Raymond Powers
Health Promotion Week observed across Illinois
Health Promotion Week will be marked statewide with programs next week including Clean-up Day to collect and dispose of trash, Fly-proofing Day for screening homes and placing fly traps, a community bonfire of rubbish run by Boy Scouts, and Child Welfare Day with a better babies health conference. Committees named include Rev P R Powers as general chairman, Mrs H R Snavely on child welfare, Rev C R Dierlamm for churches, Prof E Slusser for schools, John Davison for publicity, and O R Clements for decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illnois
Boy Scouts
P R. Powers
H R. Snavely
C. R. Dierlamm
E. Slusser
John Davison
O R. Clements
Murdered for Worthless Wife in Frankfort Heights
Benton II dispatch reports Bird Lee son of Rev R W Lee shot and killed Carl Pierce on Frankfort Heights streets. Lee pursued Pierce after his wife ran away with him last year, forcing a return trip, then shot Pierce three times on a car running board. Lee is brother of Rev I W Lee, former Marshall Baptist Church pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton, II
Bird Lee
R. W. Lee
Carl Pierce
Frankfort Heights
Lee
Pierce
Rev I W Lee
Marshall Baptist Church
Sunday Activities at First Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday school at 9 30 am includes Mothers Day observations with special sermon A Tribute to Motherhood and transport arrangements for elderly and shut in members. Epworth League at 7 pm followed by Fathers Day sermon What About Dad and a men s service at 8. Mid week service at 8 tonight Epworth League Cabinet meets after prayer. Gym classes for men and toys Monday 7 30 girls Thursday 4 and 7 for women and older girls. Friday May 16 community musical for Health Promotion Week Sings and tennis court and playgrounds funding. P Raymond Powers pastor Judge Snavely attended Wesleyan University trustees meeting at Bloomington last week. Trustees declined Springfield s offer to move college remaining in Bloomington Apgars and Rose Clark as guests Sunday with Thes Apgar family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Shipe
John Davison
Epworth League
P. Raymond, Powers
Mrs Edith Osborne Dies of Tuberculosis at 18
Mrs Edith Osborne died at her home in Wabash township on Monday from tuberculosis at age 18 years and one month. Funeral services will be held at Livingston today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Osborne
Wabash Township
Livingston
National Road Bids Likely Open May 21 in Clark Cumberland
SA representative of the State Highway Commission visited Marshall last week stating bids for the National Road through Clark and Cumberland counties will probably be opened May 21. If bids are reasonable, work may start in June on the major improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Marshall
Clark
Cumberland Counties
West Union Welcomes Returned Soldiers with Big Picnic
West Union and nearby residents gathered Sunday for a large welcome event in Crow Grove. A free dinner fed the crowd while Judge Booth Captain Poorman P Bradbury and Mr Abbott spoke. The Robinson Band provided music and a military tank exhibition entertained attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Crow Grove
Judge Booth
Capt. Poorman
P. Bradbury
Mr. Abbott
Robinson
Military
County sales of Victory Bonds lag county quota
County chairman Hollenbeck pushes Victory Bond sales as nationwide reports show slow progress. Township pledges exceed quotas, but county sales total only about 300000 of a 598000 goal with the drive ending next Saturday. Aviators who were in Marshall Friday plan another visit Tuesday to enlist recruits, with post office contact to arrange, then a flight for new enlistees. See Postmaster Sol Handy for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollenbeck
Marshall
Air Service
Rantoul Field
Real Estate Transfers and Purchases Summary
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds including N R Bennett to Paul S Dodd for pt block Westfield and prices from 3600 to 32600. Transfers cover parcels in Westfield Collins Westfield West Union Casey Martinsville Walnut Prairie and Ferrells ad with buyers and sellers such as W W Donaldson S C Lowe John W Clark Jos S Claypool Martha Flenner Bruce Daugh hetee Mattie Craig Ray Ingram Silas Hutton C E Bennett N R Bennett O M Wilkin Chas G Strohm Anna Crick and others. Several parcels specify acreages and lot numbers with prices ranging from 1 to 32600 dollars.
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Johnson
Briscoe
Butternutt
Lindsey
Perisho
Round Grove
Weatfield
Mary Stricker
Nellie Connelly
Harold Jones
Clifford Rhyme
Maudena Walter
Wm Walter
Chas
Connelly
Frances Phillips
Casey
Howard Hutton
Edith Knecht
Forrest Arnold
Paul Knferlin
Mary Anderson
Ray Redman
Martinsville
Ruth Southard
Wayne Beasley
Glenn Vargus
Mable Poorman
Lenore Collier
Walnut Prairie
Nellie Forsythe
West Union
Marie Williamson
Brooks Harrison
Esther Strohm
Sherley Price
Nina Carlyle
Gertrude Figg
Prevo Giddeon
Walter Termain
Eugene Lowe
Lillie Ingraham
York
Nina Ormiston
Mary Adams
Allen Jackson
Scott Baker
Hall
Black Hawk
Washington
Hatton
Darwin
Iola Frakes
Bonnie Bush
Martha Prevo
Paul Paddock
Oral Frakes
Dollie Prevo
Frances Paddock
Cecil Hall
Mary Liffick
Ruth Myles
Zelphia Bohn
Dorothy Wallace
Clarence Collier
Marshall Rfd
Clara Miller
Helena Mundorf
Marshalls Rfd
Essie Belt
N R Bennett
Paul S Dodd
Bik
Westfield
W Donaldson
S C Lowe
John W Clark
W W Roberts
David Claypool
Jos S Claypool
M Douglas
Same
R B Claypool
Sol Handy
Fred Davidson
C M Bennett
Alice M Bennett
Dulaney
5Th Casey
Jacob Cribelar
Ferguson
Ad Casey
Elza L Wise
F Hammond
Lang
Joseph Webb
Jack Sweitzer
Vos. Williams
Clarence Briggs
Cc E Bennett
O M Wilkin
Chas G Strohm
Anna M Crick
C H Fasig
Ferrel
Ad Martins
Ille
New Mayor Installed and City Officials Appointed
The city installed Mayor Dewey and named officers including Walter E Cork as City Collector A A Hamilton Supt of Streets Edwin Clapper Night Policeman and Health Board Drs R A Mitchell L J Weir J W Smith The new rule sets a $10 daily license for fruit and vegetable vendors excluding Clark county residents and employees are paid twice a month The treasurer reported 22506 cash balance and April receipts of 961 electric 1248 water 1808 special assessments bringing yearly total to 47685
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Lewis
Dewey
Walter E Cork
A. A. Hamilton
Edwin Clapper
Board of Health
R. A. Mitchell
L. J Weir
J. W. Smith
O A Keiser
John Rademaker
Clark County
Farmers of Two Counties to Meet on May 13
A joint meeting for Crawford and Clark county farmers is set for Tuesday evening May 13 at 7:30 in West York. County Agent Logan of Crawford will lead, with Clark county agent also present. The Farm Bureau Livestock Association will assist in organizing breed groups. Separate sessions for Shorthorn Duroc breeders and Chester White Poland China breeders are planned for Saturday May 31 to pursue similar breed associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West York
Crawford
Clark County
Logan
Crawford County
Livestock Association
The
Farm Bureau
Shortham
Duroc
Poland
First Congregational Church Midweek Service and Mother's Day
The First Congregational Church invites members to a midweek service at 7 30 p m with the sermon Thou art a Samaritan. Sunday school begins at 9 36 a m with choir music and a 10 45 worship. Mothers are honored on Sunday with white flowers. sermons titled The Faith of our Mothers at 11 30 a m and Our Gratitude at 5 p m. C R Dierlamm, Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SS. Work
Sp m
C R. Dierlamm
Last Great Wabash Boats at New Harmony remembered
The New Harmony Register recalls the Commonwealth and the Commercial as the last great side wheel steamers to visit New Harmony Indiana in the mid 1870s. A free excursion drew about 160 townsfolk with music dancing and two bars aboard. The trip ended with many safely ashore after a midnight landing along West Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Harmony
Ind
Commonwealth
Commercial
New Harmony Register
Sieamer
Bani Ici
Read
Nashville
Also Mentioned on This Page
B. G. Whitlock
Hazel Geisert
Marshall Band
Clarence Evans
Melrose, Wen
Marshall Yeaterday
Miss Amacher
Ee Westfield
Taylor Gresham
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Snavely
Wesleyan University
Bloomington
Springfield
Bloom- Ingter
A. K. Apgar
Rose Clark of
Robbinson
Thes. Apgar
William Osborne
First Congregational Church
Lo Col
F W Booth
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