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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1960
Page
8
Marshall area clubs and church groups held May events at homes and halls. Members attended lessons, shared refreshments, and enjoyed entertainment from the South Center Community Club and junior auxiliary conventions, with birthdays celebrated and picnics at Lincoln Trail State Park among listed families and guests.
Emmanuel Ladies Aid held its regular monthly gathering on May 12 in the church basement with President Norma Murphy in charge. Louise Jackson Mae Burnam led devotions and a pleasant program followed by refreshments for a long list of members and guests including Mrs Harold Hirschman and Miss Lucille Tingley.
Mrs. A R Miller entertained Thursday afternoon of last week in honor of Dennis Miller turning seven. Attendees included Randy Tracy Terry Lerner Strohm Melvin Titus Billy English David Staub Kevin Staub Ira Cooper David Crocker David English Chas Stallings Danny Arbogast Gordon Hurst Terry Clatfelter Mark Bennett Curtis Troxel David Wright Danny Turner Robert Munyon Mike Morrison Mike O Rourke Rodger Miller Joe Blagg Cynthia Annetta Nancy Miller and Mra Joe Blagg.
The Graham Bible Class held its May meeting at the home of Mrs. Elsie Welsh. Mrs. O H Sweitzer led devotions on Temptation from Luke 22 46, with Mrs Anne Swain giving the prayer. Mother's Day readings were shared for roll call and refreshments were served to a group including Mrs Lillie Newberry and several others.
Miss Carol Curran and Miss Carol Stanfield entertained at a bridge shower Saturday night for Kamlyn Keyes, bride elect of August Rymut. Guests included Mrs. Percy Stanfield and Patty, Miss Grace Jones, Mrs. Don Ferris, Miss Camille Neusbaum, and several other local women.
Cloverette 4-H Club met May 13 at the home of leader Mrs Betty Francis with eleven members present. Talks covered The Disease of Teeth and Gums, Unusual Foods to Freeze, Permanent A, and Flower Arrangement. Next meeting set for May 20 at the leader’s home. A post meeting dessert followed. A May picnic honored Mr and Mrs Paul Baker who move to Findley Ohio. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles R Smith Mr and Mrs Lowell Rice and Teresa Mrs Warren Baker and Lois of Riley Indiana Mr and Mrs Thomas Andrews Mr and Mrs Eugene Craig of Terre Haute and Mr and Mrs Harry Ferris of Marshall. Polly Cork Margaret McGee and Mrs Fenton Shirley attended the Paris subdistrict Methodist Youth Fellowship rally at Casey Sunday afternoon. McGee and Cork led worship with theme Summer for Christ. Subdistrict officers for 1960 61 named include Margaret McGee Armstrong representative and vice president.
The Moose women held a Tuesday May 10 meeting. A cerebral palsy film show preceded a fundraising campaign starting Tuesday May 17 with volunteers sought. Upcoming May 24 meeting set at Miss Clara Norton’s residence. Several local families shared visits and meals across Paris and Genes Co events.
Eckle unit of Clark County Home Bureau met May 10 at Mary Finkbiner's rural route home with 15 members and 1 guest. Mrs. Mebel Hawker opened at 1 30 pm and officers for 1960 61 were installed. Lessons on optimism and the model family were given by members, roll call featured views from kitchen windows, and refreshments were served. Additional social notes follow with visits and gatherings among local families.
Marshall Christian church held a Friday night mother daughter banquet with 155 attendees. Frieda Thompson offered thanks. Betty Ann Missed? was mistress of ceremonies. Ethel Finkbiner delivered the welcome. The event featured a "Memories" pageant directed by Mrs. John Shonk and helpers, with volunteers handling decor, food, programs and flowers.
The Board of Education held a May meeting approving tentative budgets for the 1960 61 school year, authorizing repairs and materials, approving bids on gas and oil, coal, propane gas, tires, and naming a new school site relocation study. They also hired a new school attorney and considered staffing for next year as well as bus and treasurer bonds. The meeting adjourned at 1 45 a m. The Marshall high baseball team won its district title for the second straight year and faces Charleston in the regional tournament. Fenton Macke led pitching with a 6 2 season mark.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist church in Marshall hosted a Mother-Daughter banquet on Friday May 6 at 7 PM. Mrs Phyllis Bennett served as toastmistress and Doris Jean Simpson gave a welcome address.
The Junior Department of Arm strong Methodist Church held a Saturday evening African festival in the fellowship room to mark the spring world missions emphasis Africa South of the Sahara. Mary McGee guided an African Safari tour as Judy Martin and Gary McGee led drumming, with scripture by Hyla Kuhn and Judy Martin.
A terse notice appears from The Herald about a reunion event with a charged price listed as 62.00Pen. and unclear context. The readable fragments indicate a social gathering or commemorative meetup associated with a periodical publication.
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