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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1940
Page
1
A Philadelphia critique lauds Wendell Willkie as a beacon for independents, women, and youth who rally against the New Deal and its perceived excesses. The piece frames Willkie as the honest champion of liberty, urging widespread support from diverse voters who love country over party.
James M. Watkins, minister leads 10:00 Sunday school 11:00 sermon Partners of God and 7:30 sermon The Kingdom in Type David. Mrs Robert Cooper of near Dresser Power Plant was taken to Union Hospital in Terre Haute for treatment yesterday.
The Marshall High School Senior Class chose The Ghost Parade for this year's play with tryouts held Tuesday evening. Cast includes Ted Lewis and many classmates. The date shifts to early December to avoid busy end of term.
Mr and Mrs Walter R Termain announce the birth of a daughter Tessie Carolyn weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces at their home near West Union on October 23.
The Marshall Rotary Club will host Rotary clubs of Paris Robinson and Casey on Thursday November 7 in the basement of the Methodist church. A dinner by church ladies precedes the event. Guest speaker Rotarian Paul Bond of Charlotte Michigan, a past governor, will discuss Rotary activities.
A large turnout filled the Marshall court house for a Republican rally headlined by Miss Jessie Sumner. Candidates Robert W. Lyons and John W. Lewis spoke after her address, with attorney Claude McDaniel adding remarks.
Republican candidate Robert W. Lyons for State Senator in the 34th district will discuss campaign issues on WDZ Tuscola tomorrow at 12 15 p m. Tune in to hear his views.
Alfie Joyce Nolan daughter of Mr and Mrs N A Nolan of Carmi to William Lafayette Edens son of Mr and Mrs Edens of Carmi The couple met at Blackburn College Carlinville IL where Edens studied automotive engineering at the Ranken School of Trade St Louis MO He is editor of the newspaper and president of the Athletics Society at Ranken The bride to be teaching at Centerville Grade School and plans to wed in August with many friends extending congratulations.
State's Attorney John M. Hollenbeck left the Elite Bakery on Wednesday afternoon when his foot struck a broken sidewalk gap. He fell to the street injuring his left ankle severely. He visited Paris hospital yesterday for X rays to assess the injury.
Two Clark county youths were enrolled at the CCC camp in Charleston Monday morning. They are Frederick Benhart Daugherty of West Union and Denzil Edward Goodwin of Martinsville.
Mrs. Sara Mundy of Marshall fell over a chair at her home Tuesday and injured her back very severely.
A letter from Herrin Illinois notes the Young Republicans of Williamson County will stage a dance on election eve November 4 to honor Elliott Roosevelt. The event aims to rally the 5704 county registrants for the draft with further announcements promised.
The notice urges Sunday school each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. with Mary Washburn as superintendent and notes a revival beginning Monday at 7:00 p.m. It highlights past gatherings at Marshall and Potters Hall churches, a large communion turnout, and a call for members to bring guests to next Sunday services.
H F Hasewinkel announces W M S rally in Huntingburg Indiana on Thursday November 7. Regional Conference in Carmi Illinois on Friday November 22 at 10 00. Stewardship Loyalty Mission at Zion Evangelical Marshall December 1 with dedication. Zion and Immanuel church schedules listed. Mr and Mrs H P Prince plan move to new house of David Lutz on North Sixth Street.
Clarence Switzer of Clark county placed ninth in the state husking contest at the Love farm, Mercer County, besting 15 rivals. Vaughn and Bauman led the field with 45.43 and 45.23 bushels in eighty minutes, Switzer’s 37.58 bushels earning ninth place as only the top four won cash prizes. Clark county participants included Herman Imle, Dean Nichols, C. A. Pence, and R. L. Ash, Farm Adviser.
The article argues that President Roosevelt seeks a one man show in the White House. It cites his court packing attempts, NRA push, and purge actions as moves toward autocratic power. It warns these steps threaten republican ideals and long term security of his legislation.
Nathaniel W. Gilmore and others transfer Lot 60 in Casey to H. M. Fox for $1. Charlie Hornbrook transfers land to Cleveland Hornbrook for $1. Henry J. Gruebe quits claims land in section 5 township 11 range 10 for $1. Edna Benner to Grace S. Bidwell for $1. Cecile Ryan acquires Lot 7 Block 2 Casey from Wade Garner and others for $2. Cecile Ryan then conveys Lot 7 Block 2 Casey to Bessie L. Garner for $1. W. D Burnett and wife sell ran in section 35 township 9 range 12 to Harlan Evans and wife for $1.
An editorial warns voters against political bait and cross-ticket promises. It cautions that backing a candidate on one ticket may not guarantee reciprocal voting when it comes to the other party’s slate. It urges careful, independent voting and warns against being misled by arrangements.
The piece argues that Franklin D. Roosevelt faces pressure in the presidential race due to Wendell Willkie’s aggressive questioning and public support. It suggests receipts of evidence against a third term and a continuation of the New Deal, while noting Roosevelt’s Chicago Convention nomination and remote acceptance by radio from the White House.
The article argues Roosevelt avoided campaign debate after a speech promising time for nonpolitical issues. It claims he campaigned heavily afterward through meetings with associates from city political machines and frequent political maneuvering. It asserts three months of silence on campaign issues, a lack of accountability, and a shift in Willkie’s popularity as the Roosevelt strategy failed.
Indictments and chaos marked the political scene as Ed Flynn, Bronx boss, emerged as Wilkie’s campaign manager. Observers noted Flynn symbolized the abuses of a third term, with Willkie arguing it would entrench corrupt leaders like Flynn, Kelly Nash, Crump, and Hague.
The piece depicts Wendell Willkie claiming a third term would bind Roosevelt to a "smelly" Democratic leader. Roosevelt replaces Boss Flynn with Senators Alben Barkley and James Byrnes and sets up new managers. The narrative notes Roosevelt defending his record while smear campaigns and whispering brigades intensify.
Judge Mann of Terre Haute will deliver an address to voters on the campaign issues at a Dennison Republican meeting tonight.
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