Shoplifters Nabbed After Fishing Reel Theft
John and Patole Stafford of Vinita Oklahoma drove a Studebaker wagon to Marshall Thursday. They shopped at Western Auto and asked for a refund on a ratchet. While inside, they shoplifted a Zebco 33 fishing reel. Walker reported the theft after discovering the missing item.
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John
Patole Stafford
Vinita
Oklahoma
Marshall
Studebaker
Western Auto Associiate
Paul
Monica Ratchet
Zebco
Walker
Aledi
Swisher Barn Fire Near Sassafrasa School
Marshall fire units responded to Homer Swisher on route 3 near Sassafrasa school. Firefighters learned the barn was not a total loss and returned to Marshall after attacks.
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Marshall Fire Department
Homer Swisher
Marshall
Sassafrasa School
Induction Sent to St Louis for Clark County Registrants
Selective Service Local Board 94 Martinsville sent one registrant for induction and nine for preinduction physicals to the St. Louis induction station on May 24 1960. Ronald Lee Hudson of Caney was inducted into the Army.
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Selective Service Local
Clark County
Martinsville
St. Louis
Beckwiths to mark 55th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Ed Beckwith of Walnut Pable celebrate their fifty fifth wedding anniversary with a family dinner at home next Monday May 30.
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Ed Beckwith
Walnut Pable
High Poppy Sellers Honored in Marshall Contest
Marshall reported top poppy sellers from last Saturday with Johnny Irwin leading, Greg Jennings finishing second, and Janice and Jimmy Irwin tying for third in the local drive.
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Marshall
Johnny Irwin
Greg Jennings
Janice
Jimmy Irwin
Supervisors Meet June 13 at 9 A M
The Clark County Board of Supervisors will hold their regular meeting Monday June 13 at 9 00 a m Basil Moore of Moore Funeral Home underwent surgery Monday morning at Union Hospital Terre Haute He remains hospitalized and is improving
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Clark Courty Board of Supervisors
Basil Moore
Moore Funeral Home
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
May Crowning Court Honors Saint Mary of the Woods Graduates
Miss Curran of Marshall high school earned a music education degree with a voice minor and held roles in campus clubs. Graduation will be presided by Archbishop Paul C. Schulte with baccalaureate by Rev Joseph Beechem as Saint Mary of the Woods closes its 119th scholastic year.
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Marshall High School
Indianapolis
Joseph Beechem
Schulte High School
Terre Haute
St. Meinard Seminary
Father
Optimist Club
American Red Cross
Vigo Countr
Imental Health Boards
Newman Club
Indiana State Teachers College
Rose Polytechnic Institute
Saint_Mary of-the-Woods
Indiana
District of Columbia
Death notices in Marshall area list Eunice Roush and Irmet Merrick
Eunice Roush 77 died Friday at St. Anthony Hospital Terre Haute after four months as patient. Survived by husband Homer son William Roush Findlay Ohio daughters Margaret Corbin Mary Catherine Hammond Theresa Conner ton Marshall two sisters Mary and Katherine Perry nine grandchildren. Burial at St Marys Cemetery after Requiem Mass at St Marys. Irmet Merrick 81 died Wednesday at Marshall Christian Nursing Home. member of Marshall OES White Shrine Royal Neighbors. Service Friday 2 p.m. at Marrs Funeral Home with burial in Marshall Cemetery. Also noted cattlemen sale attendance by Joe Gelieb and O M Kirk at Pleasant Plains Illinois. Sylvester Gallatin underwent surgery at St Anthony Hospital Terre Haute. Kenton Kile admitted Union Hospital for surgery.
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Eunice. Roush
St. Anthony Hospital
Terre Haute
Homer
William Roush
Chrisman
Winds
Margaret Corbin
Findlay
Ohio
Mary’ Catherine Hammond
Tucson
Arizona
Theresa Connerton
Marshall
Mary
Misa
Katherine Perry
Moore Funeral Home
St. Mary's Church
Msgr. Donahue
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Irmet Merrick
Marshall Christian Nursing Home
Marshall O. E. S
White Shrine of Jerusalem
Marrs
Robert Swain
Marshall Cemetery
DeKalb Bank Names First National in the News
Readers see a fragment referencing First National Bank in DeKalb and First Bank and Trust Company in Cairo. The clipped text hints at a banking notice or financial mention without complete context or dates.
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National“Bank
First National Bank
DeKalb
First Bank & Trust Company
Cario
Decoration Day Program Scheduled by American Legion Post
The American Legion Post sponsors a Decoration Day program next Monday. Gather at the bandstand for a tree ceremony at 9 45 AM at the cemetery, then return to the bandstand for the parade to the Legion Home.
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American Legion
Num
Legion
Two Car Crash Leaves Injuries. Waller and Scott Hospitalized
A two car collision left several injured while bystanders reported no serious injuries. Waller and Scott were transported to St Anthony Hospital for treatment.
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Waller
Scott
St. Anthony Hospital
Engaged Rosemary Higginbotham to Herman Thompson
Mr and Mrs Ormal Higginbotham of Martinsville announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Rosemary to Herman Frederick Thompson son of Mr and Mrs Ray Thompson of Marshall The wedding is set for 8 00 p m C S T June 4 at Marshall Christian Church All relatives and friends are invited A reception will follow Rosemary graduates Marshall High School class of 1956 He is employed by Caterpillar Tractor Company Peoria Illinois
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Ormal Higginbotham
Martinsville
Rosemary
Herman Frederick Thompson
Ray Thompson
Marshall
Marshall Christian Church
Marshall High School
Caterpillar Tractor Company
Peoria
Illinois
Marshall Library Service Delivers Books to Homes
Call 5253 to request home delivery for Marshall library books. Books arrive Tuesday or Thursday afternoons. Summer Reading Program features Book Worm U S Railroads and Our Presidents with stickers and pictures for each book or president, free for all Marshall children.
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U. S
Marshall
Tarshall Planning 125th Anniversary Parade and Pageant
The Tarshall Chamber of Commerce and community groups plan a three day 125th anniversary celebration on September 9 10 and 11. Events include a Friday parade and pageant a Saturday barbec ue dinner parades and a queen crowning and a Sunday church service with an ice cream social.
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Chamber of Commerce
Marshall
Jackson Township
Marriage Licenses Reported For Numerous Indiana Couples
A list of marriage licenses shows Phillip Powers and Angel Dickerson both of Terre Haute, Ralph Johnson and Margie Carpenter of Martinsville, Harold Miller and Anna Biggs of Casey, William Smock and Clara Spear of Freedom, Arthur Conner and Charlene Owen of Columbus, Clarence Douglas and Beverly Gallington of Marshall, Orville Deckard and Maxine Gracewell of Danville, John Williams and Vera Frederick of Martinsville, David Scott and N Cyan Proffit of West Terre Haute, and Terry Fisher and Patricia Odell of Terre Haute.
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Phillip Wayne Powers
Terre Haute
Angel Louise Dickerson
Ralph H. Johnson
Casey
Margie Carpenter
Martinsville
Harold E. Miller
Anna Lee Biggs
William E. Smock
Indianapolis
Clara A. Spear
Freedom
Ind
Arthur J. Conner
Columbus
Ohio
Charlene S. Owen
Clarence Thomas Douglas
Marshall
Beverly Jean Gallington
Orville Deckard
Danville
Ilinois
Maxine E. Gracewell
John Rowe Williams
Vera Lee Frederick
Westfield
David E. Scott
West Terre Haute
N. Cyan Proffit
Terry Lewis Fisher
Staunton
Indiana
Patricia Joan Odell
Invitations Not Desirable On Highway Trucker Scene
An article discusses highway racing by trucks and cars near Marshall Illinois. It warns readers that inviting outsiders to the scene can draw state troopers and local police, risking fines and confrontations for truckers and spectators.
Young Woman Wins Business Award At Indiana State Teachers College
Mrs Joy Filenner Elishoff was named winner of the Pi Omega Pi Buineas ash award at the Honor Day convocation at Indiana State Teacher College Terre Haute. The annual award honors the graduate in business education for scholarship leadership and service. Elishoff, of Marshall, will graduate in June from Indiana State.
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Joy Filenner Elishoff
Indiana State Teacher College
Terre Haute
Annual Homecoming at Auburn Methodist Church
Auburn Methodist Church hosts its annual homecoming on Sunday June 5. Attendees are invited to bring dinner and spend the afternoon. A new afternoon program features The Cavaliers Quartet from Mulberry Grove Illinois.
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Auburn Methodist Church
Cavoliers
Mulberry Grove
Illinois
Successful Cancer Drive in Clark County
Clark County reports a successful 1960 cancer crusade led by the American Cancer Society with volunteers distributing leaflets and raising funds. County chairman Jones says turnout and contributions surpassed the minimum goal as national efforts reach record participation. Donors and workers are thanked. contributions may be mailed to E D Seed, county treasurer, Marshall Illinois.
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Ri Ie
American Cancer Society
Clark County
Jones
Students Pass Shorthand Speed Credential Tests
Several students achieved shorthand speed credentials in varied tests. Sharon Braynard Marilyn Quick Mary Ann Moore Sherry Gentry Judy Eitel Leela Shivlar passed 80 wpm five minutes. Others reached 65 60 wpm tests including Shirley Bartram Carolyn Morecraft and more. Moore set a first time 100 speed credential achievement. Additional students Keran Tyler Joyce Miller Sue Smitley Kay Mitchell passed 120 five minute test and Sandra Rhoades passed 100 five minute.
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Gregg
Sharon Braynard
Marilyn Quick
Mary Ann Moore
Sherry Gentry
Judy Eitel
Leela Shivlar
Shirley Bartram
Carolyn Morecraft
Merle Fash
Ann ‘Etcinson
Sue ‘Coleman
Alice Bauman
Judy Conour
Joy Huey
Kathy Mott
Keran Tyler
Joyce Miller
Sue Smitley
Kay Mitchell
Sandra Rhoades
Baccalaureate Program Sunday at Marshall High
Baccalaureate services will be held in the Marshall high school gymnasium on Sunday May 29 at 730 p m The program includes a high school band prelude and processional hymn Fairest Lord Jesus scripture and prayer Reverend Robert Luse Oh Lord of Heaven vocal ensemble the sermon Reverend Alan T Jones To Thee We Sing vocal ensemble benediction Reverend C C Campbell and a recessional.
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Marshall High School
Lord Jesus
Robert Luse
Lord of
Alan T. Jones
C. C. Campbell
Ferris Receives Commission in Civil Air Patrol
Miss Charlotte Ferris, daughter of Mr and Mrs Forrest Ferris of Weat Union, was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant at Canaveral Beach Squadron Civil Air Patrol in Cape Canaveral Florida. A Cocoa Beach resident, she works in Pan American World Airways legal department at St Patrick Air Force Base. She is a Marshall High School graduate.
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Charlotte Ferris
Forrest Ferris
Weat Union
Canaveral Beach
Civil Air Patrol
Cape Canaveral
Florida
Ferris
Cocoa Beach
Pan-American World Airways
St. Patrick Air Force Base
Marshall High School
Swim classes set with June start and limited hours
The pool committee approved June 13 as the first lesson date. Registration occurs June 6 and 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Scout building. Classes cover swimmers, intermediate, beginners, adults, and life saving with reduced hours to meet Red Cross requirements.
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Pemberton
Red Cross
Paris
Real estate transfers listed for Marshall area in 1960
A series of warranty and grant deeds for Marshall area parcels, including Otis W. Gray to Otis B. Daugherty land in section 21. Herman E. Hewitt to himself and spouse land in sections 24 and 29. Kelley to Cox land in section 19. Shank to Mallory lot 1 block 26 in Archer addition. Austin to Dashiel lot 1 block 32 in original town. U S A to Lucan land in section 12. U S A to Lycan land in section 35. Thompson to Tarble block 83 Woodford Dulaney addition. Marshall P. Smith to Hubert Smith land in section 11. Nidey to Anderson land in section 35. Coleman to Hancock block 43 Archer’s slab in Marshall. Several deeds list nominal sums from $1 to $10.
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Otis W
Anne Gray
Otis B
Bobbie Lee Daugherty
Herman
Daphine E. Hewitt
Daphine Hewitt
Theron O
Dorothy J. Kelley
Linnie Cox
Rose J. Shank
Oda
Virgil Mallory
Wm. B. Archer
Marshall
Guy and
Hazel Mae Austin
Alvena Dashiel
U.S. A
Jacob G. Lucan
Jacob Lycan
Lyman Thompson
Josephine Tarble
Woodford Dulaney
Marshall P
Cecil G. Smith
Hubert C. Smith
Chalkey Nidey
Lindley Anderson
Jean Coleman
Doris K. Hancock
Archer
Marshall youth burned in culvert plant accident
Fred L. Jeter, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Jeter of Marshall, was painfully burned while working with covering metal culverts at the Marshall Culvert Company last week. His burns are improving satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Jeter
Fred Jeter
Marshall
Marshall Culvert Company
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Federation of Republican Women
Abrahami Lincoln Hotel
Stratton
Doris, Kurts
Willodean Blankenbeker
Reba Galey
Marie Cooper
Thelma Stull
Rachel Cunningham
Kurta
The
Clark County Club
Selective Service News
MI88
Carol Curran
Sree
Joe Gélieb
O. M. Kirk
J. Garrett Tolen Farms
Pleasant Plains
Sylvester Gallatin of
Kenton Kile
Rosemary Higginbotham
Marshall Library Service
Tarshall
Business
Mrs
Joy Flenner Ellshoff
Auburn Church
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