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Newspaper

Marshall Herald

Location

Marshall, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1955

Page

8

Marshall Herald social notices highlight community gatherings

Mrs J L Scott hosted a birthday celebration with a large carry in meal. Numerous families and friends attended daytime and evening events at homes, Scout building and church socials in Marshall with dinners, bridge evenings, and cake for birthdays. Community groups and installations in nearby towns noted, with many regional relatives listed.

Real Estate Transfers Across West Union Martinsville and Marshall

A series of warranty deeds recorded shows Nellie M. Kearns and others convey parcels to Frank Cole in West Union for 10 dollars dated Oct 3 1955 and Frank Cole then transfers to Elmer E and Pearl Medeker in Marcus McCarty addition West Union for 1 dollar dated Oct 29 1965. Alfie Miller sells part of lots 5 and 6 block 2 Andersons addition Martinsville to Asenath Snavely for 1 dollar dated Oct 25 1955. Joe Baron and wife deed land in sections 29 and 30 township 12 range 12 to Ritter and Behner for 1 dollar dated Oct 25 1955. Max and Marie Zechau transfer block 48 in Woodford Dulaney addition Marshall to Arthur Allen Zechau for 1 dollar dated Oct 24 1955. Theresa Morgan conveys land in section 31 township 10 range Soetn to Ralph Morgan dated Nov 1 1965. Grace Coats 1966 conveys land in sections 30 and 31 township 10 range 13 for 1 dollar.

Nellie M. Kearns Frank Cole West Union Elmer E Pearl Medeker Marcus McCarty Alfie Miller Asenath Snavely Anderson Martinsville Joe Baron Ritter & Behner Max and Marie Zechau Arthur Allen Zechau Woodford Grace Coats

Silent Couple Divorces After Quiet Hearing

A couple finalized their divorce following a low key court hearing. The article notes the couple shared a private home life and the husband had previously moved out, with minimal communication described during the proceedings.

Notable Coast to Coast Hikes Highlight Driven Wanderers

The article recounts varied long distance journeys by Americans racing coast to coast and across nations. It mentions John F. Grah, nicknamed Iron Legs, who logged 10 000 miles through Central America and the U S. He typically walked 13 miles a day. A Jacksonville woman and a cat crossed the country in 13 months pushing a wheelbarrow. Another hiker pulled a 350 pound wagon through 44 states wearing out 19 pairs of shoes. Justice William O Douglas undertook an 18 mile eight day tramp along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal from Cumberland to Washington last year.

John F Grah Central America Mexico United States Jacksonville Fla Los Angeles Supreme Court William O. Douglas Chesapeake and ‘Ohio Cumberland Washington

USS Pennsylvania Bell Displayed on Penn State Campus

The bell from the battleship USS Pennsylvania will be permanently installed on the Penn State University campus in State College. The Navy Department plans to formalize placement on campus with a pedestal to honor the ship and its service in World War I era.

State College Pennsylvania Pennsylvania ‘State ‘University Navy Department Gacy Fie Foresa

72 Year Old Asserts Birth Truth at Local SSA Office

An elderly man visited a local Social Security Administration office claiming his age was 72, seeking a pension. The man stated his birth age and personal details, with his stated age around 72.

Jean“Antonio Dial’ Security Administration Room Weiner

Masked Gunman Fails Te tay Te Scare This Lady

A masked gunman confronts a woman in a tense incident. The assailant, identified by police, failed to intimidate, ending without injury as bystanders react with alarm. Investigators pursue leads and review surveillance footage.

Nighttime shooting ends in chase in Neeovaow

A boy is shot in Neeovaow North Carolina during a nighttime incident. James rushed from the scene to investigate but forgot his belt, and a bystander restrained a suspect before police arrived. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.

N. C Jemes

Bible School and Services at Local Church

The church schedules Bible school at 9:30, Communion at 10:30, Worship at 11:00 with a message “Two By Two,” Christian Endeavor at 6:30, evangelistic services at 7:30, and revival of religion. The church welcomes all and asks for attendance and prayers. A safety note warns against touching a running corn picker.

Bible School Christian Endeavor Services Evangelistic Services Thurch

Russian farm expert contrasts work on American farms

The article cites Newsweek reporting Leon Volkov noting Russians see Iowa as a land of plenty but misperceive work levels. It says mechanization increases productivity yet requires human labor, denying a pushbutton farm future, and highlights both farm and factory sectors benefiting from machines. It also cites the Chiskisba Star on big vs small business, noting many suppliers serve large firms and that both scales are necessary.

Arkadelphia Arkansas Newsweek Leon Volkov Iowa ISC

States Righters clash with Governors over federal balance

The President's Committee on Intergovernmental Relations report sparks debate on state versus federal power. Governors at Chicago discuss boundary lines while critics say state governments lack capacity, driving reliance on Washington for emergencies from floods to schools.

Eyz, Sinc New York Millnois Ohio

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