Farm Corn Show Highlights and Winter Short Course News
Lloyd Ewbank leads Jolly Frolickers in a Club Corn Show with a judging contest and regional travel to Newton. Winners include Darrel Morgan, Irwin Harbor, Evan Lycans, and more. The 1955 Winter Short Course at the University of Illinois adds a grain elevator management course for 25 agricultural subjects. Registration opens November 28 at Mumford Hall Urbana with classes running until January 19 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Ewbank
Jolly Frolickers
The
Pfister Co
Newton
Pfister
Darrel Morgan
Irwin Harbor
Evan Lycans
Lloyd Claypool
Carl Claypool
Darrell Ewbank
Johnnie Kibler
University of Illnoils
Mumford Hall
Urbana
H. L. ‘Sharp
Marshall Circuit Methodist Churches Schedule
Marshall Circuit Methodist Churches lists services for Brick Darwin and Snyder with ministers Delmar Redman Burton Heiline and Herman Thomp. Brick church school 9:30 and evening worship 7:30 with Wednesday prayer meeting and Bible study at 7:30. Darwin morning worship 9:20 church school 10:30 and Tuesday evening supt Burton Hei lene at 7. Snyder church school 9:30 morning worship 10:30 and Bible study 7:30 Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brick
Church
Thurman Rhoads
Darwin
Church School
Burton Heilene
Snyder
Herman Thomp
Moerning
Oreesting
Siesta Time Shapes Business Wars Across Civilizations
Across centuries the siesta influenced government, trade and war from the Nile to Madrid. The custom spread from Pharoahs to Moors and Spanish conquistadors, with many cities shutting down noon to four. Mexico City loosens the nap as transit struggles with work rhythms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rica
Madrid
Nile
Rome
Alhambra
Granada
Montezuma
Ciudad Trujillo
Dominican Republic
Mexico
Magnetic Air Probe Eyes Submerged Secrets From Planes
In Burbank California a U S Navy Neptune plane may carry new magnetic detectors nicknamed MAD1 to locate submarines beneath the sea. The device detects disturbances in the earths magnetic field and was refined to be mounted in airplanes after earlier versions were towed behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burbank
Calif
Neptune
Eskimo Seal Hunters Bothered by Walrus
Eskimo seal hunters at Point Barrow in Alaska report walrus trouble. Ernest Kignak and others saw a walrus, and many hunts leave hunters home empty. The villagers want the walrus killed or driven away, noting a similar incident in 1939 that reduced seal catches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Alaska
Point Barrow
North America
Fairbanks News-Miner
Ernest Kignak
Water pistol tests steam pipes at Montana refinery
In Billings a $17 million refinery uses a water pistol to check live steam in pipes. Workers spray water onto hot lines and release steam to reveal leaks, a safer method than touching the lines which caused burns. The system handles high pressure steam up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit across miles of piping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Mont
Careless Campers Start Most Park Fires In 1950s
Campers started 43 fires last year in National Park Service lands, more than any year except 1952. Of 1054 fires, all but three occurred where overcrowded grounds pushed visitors outside protected camping areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Park Service
The
Park Service
Congregational Church Services and Schedules
Rev Louis L. 'ser leads morning services at 9 15 with Sunday School. 10 30 sermon on Living the chapter the City. Rain delays Work Day for Christ by PFS to next Saturday. evening service at 5 with singing and refreshments. Junior choir rehearsal Thursday 7 PM. no adult choir rehearsal next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush
Christ
PFS
Trinity E U Church J E Vanney Minteter Marehall Wil
Sunday school at D380 and a 10 30 preaching service followed by an Evangelistic service at 7 30. Prayer and praise Wednesday evening at 7 33. All are welcome to worship with us at this friendly church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity E. U
B. Church
J. E. Vanney
Minteter
Marehall, Wil
Transportation issues and school board session set
The text outlines teacher and bus driver pay scales and a transportation formula tied to mileage and sparsity. It announces a special tax referendum for pupil transport and a November 10 school board regular session with multiple administrative topics and a public discussion at 9:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ah Se Ag
Board of Education
Tlmois
Obituary: Irene Stewart, Marshall native, WW II veteran
Irene Stewart daughter of Reasie Ann Taylor Stewart lived in Marshall graduating in 1923. She worked as a stenographer in Indianapolis then Fort Wayne Chicago and served in the WAC during World War II, later time in Iowa and Texas before illness. She died after hospital care and is survived by her father Mark Stewart a brother Carlos and a nephew Carl Eugene Stewart. Funeral services were held at Marrs Funeral Home Marshall with burial in Marshall Cemetery. Clark County Post No 63 Legion conducted grave side services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swaea
Marshall Tcchool
Bie
Indianapolis
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Chicago
WAC
Iowa
Texas
Marshall
Downey Hospital
Methodist Church
Mar
Mark Stewart
Carlos Stewart
Carl Eugene Stewart
Sis
Marrs Funeral Home
iRev
HJ. Kemp
Marshall Cemetery
Clark County Post No
Legion
Simpson Chevrolet Receives Public Service Certificate
On November 1, 1955, B G Olwin of the Chicago Motor Club presented Simpson Chevrolet Co with a certificate of recognition for supplying a high school driver training car during the 1954 55 school year. Charles M Hayes, president, said the contribution aids motor safety as safer, more competent drivers benefit all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Olwin
Chicago Motor Club
Simpson Chevrolet Co
Charles’ M. Hayes
Hayes
Gratitude for TV Gift to Elizabeth Davison and Harriet
Thank you note from Mrs Elizabeth Davison and Harriet expresses appreciation to friends who presented a television and praises their kindness for the thoughtful gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Davison
Harriet
Notice of Claim Day in Wanda Irene Stewart Estate
The County Court of Clark County Illinois sets Monday January 2 1956 as the claim date for Wanda Irene Stewart deceased. Creditors may file claims on or before that date with attorney Mark Stewart Omer T Shacher in Marshall Illinois Adv 44 3 Ta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Irene Stewart
Wanda Irene’ Stewart
Clark County
Illinois
Mark Stewart
Omer
T. Shacher
Marshall
Tinois
In Memoriam for a Beloved Family Member
A brief in memoriam honors a beloved family member remembered with love and gratitude. The poem expresses affection and tribute, noting the person’s impact on those left behind and the lasting memory of their presence.
Greyhound seeks sale of Illinois intrastate rights to Western Indiana Coach
The Greyhound Corporation files with the Illinois Commerce Commission a petition to sell its Illinois intrastate operating rights between the Illinois Indiana state line and Effingham on U S Highway 40 to Western Indiana Coach Inc. The plan includes abandonment of the operation once assumed by Western Indiana Coach Inc. A hearing can be obtained from the commission secretary at the Centennial Building in Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greyhound Corporation
Illinois Commerce Commission
Illinois
Ilinois-Indiana State Line
Effingham
U. S. Highway 40
Western Indiana Coach, Inc
Aas
Centennial Building
Springfield
Ilinois
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Robert
Bob) Hollensbe
University of Ilinois
Champaign- Urbana
Louis L
Ser
Bere
Irene Stewart
Reasie Ann Taylor Stewart
Simpson Chevrolet
Alice
Pierre Beyer de Latour
Tours Rabat
Merecos
Pierre Billette
Ue Tay
Marrs Furniture
Marshall, Illinois
S & S Laundry
Menite
le Baec
AL. Edwards
Marshall, Ill
Harold Harsh
Bethel Bible School
Mban Dempsey
Salem
Baptist Church
Archer & Third
Vscm
Marshall, Himen
Campbell
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