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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1949
Page
7
Fragmentary devotional reference shows Marie II 1433 0 and II Thessalonians 5 31 11 structure. Text appears to be a citation or scripture-based meditation without a readable narrative or named events.
A Christian column argues that while denominations differ on afterlife details, all agree that each person will be judged by God. It notes uncertainty about when judgment occurs, emphasizes watchfulness, and cites historical judgments, stressing that only God knows motives and final outcomes.
A World War II era shift has seen women win seats across parliaments from France Italy Japan to the United States Britain and the Nordic states. The article notes 685 female legislators globally with notable gains in France Italy Norway Sweden Denmark Belgium and the Netherlands along with debates on their effectiveness and focus on social reforms.
DETROIT reports that car styles are settled for the foreseeable future as tooling costs deter frequent changes. The piece notes war-time durability of models and predicts manufacturers will need stronger sales pitches to convince buyers to return to prewar one-new-year cycles. It cites personality in dealership names like Kelly Auto Co. versus generic Main Street Auto Co.
Hillside Manor residents celebrated an early post office opening until the limestone over the doors read Garden City Park. The contractor vowed to replace the misdated block by removing and reinstalling a corrected limestone sign.
Washington delegates to the London world congress on mental health reported that there are too few men and too many neurotic women teaching in elementary schools. Miss Switzer called the congress hopeful for international peace amid professional cooperation across nations.
A deserted hotel from Mount Palmer in Western Australia was moved 157 miles to Kalgoorlie to be used for a new store and five houses after permission from the Western Australian Housing Authority. The derelict town arose around a gold boom that never fully arrived.
Oregonians voted themselves a $50 monthly old age pension for men over 65 and women over 60, regardless of need. Bond bids were withdrawn as the state faced insolvency fears and potential costs up to nine million dollars monthly. The State Public Welfare Commission halted new checks until the plan is clarified.
Chips the rooster aboard the British freighter Dag hestan in Calcutta was nearly cooked after six years at sea. He fell into Montreal harbor and was fished out by the crew after three hours. Now he roams the dock as the ship’s mascot.
A British journal reports dermatologist Dr. F. F. Hellier stating alopecia areata is mental in origin. A patient, frustrated by living with his mother in law, reportedly found hair regrowth after acquiring a new home, suggesting depression as the trigger.
Emmanuel church lists Sunday school 9 30 a m with William Zeigler as superintendent. Special prayer service at 10 30 a m and evening worship at 8 p m with Rev Kunce sermon Co Laborers With God. Zion church has same school time with William Tingley, morning worship 10 30 a m and graduates of Class of 1949 recognized. Church prayer Tuesday 8 p m Ladies Aid Thursday afternoon Builder s class meeting third Thursday evening.
Clarksville Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 with Lawrence Lu can as superintendent and E Paul Behner as assistant. Morning worship at 10 30 with a message by the pastor. B T U at 7 p m led by Glen Clapp with Roy Fox as associate. Evangelistic service at 8 00 and Wednesday prayer at 8 00. The young people’s department conducts these services on May 18.
Corner of Locust and Fifth Street lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m and Sunday service at 11 00 public invited Wednesday service at 7 45 and sermon Mortals and Immortals reading room hours 3 00 to 5 00 p m
Delilah May Bartram Wyrick 71 died April 28 1949 at her son Pauls home in Marshall after a life of faith at Armstrong Methodist Church. She married Harry Wyrick in 1905 and is survived by husband Paul two sons five grandchildren one great grandchild a sister and three brothers. Her cheerful nature and service to others marked a life of devotion and readiness for the Lord’s return.
We extend thanks to the ministers singers Marrs Funeral Home Versicol Kraft and State Auto Insurance and all the friends and neighbors for their kindness during the illness and at the death of our care recipient.
Husband and father Harry Guinnip and Mrs Loretta Guinnip are named along with family members in a brief notice. The text references soybean seed sales and state seed provisions governing seeding purposes.
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