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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1953
Page
8
Mrs I W Ashley and Debra hosted a Halloween party with children and adults listed as attendees. Bridal shower for Mrs Jack Griswold, past Matron's Club meeting with autumn poems, and several church and community gatherings including dinners and a Sunday school event. Armistice Day fall schedule notes and Trinity church activity announced with meetings set for November 12.
Mrs Fred Pennington hosted a birthday and birthday of Mrs Herman Cork with friends and relatives on Wednesday. The Marshall Woman's Club plans a November 9 meeting at Mrs W E Camp's home with a book review by Mrs Charles Pavey and notes of business.
The Junior Women’s Club met in the high school cafeteria for the November session led by President Juanita Blankenship. Plans were laid for a November 27 carnival at the high school and PTA president Mrs. Alice Little urged home and school cooperation. Refreshments followed as members listed included Anita Arbogast and numerous other attendees.
A roster of attendees includes Loretta Irwin Loretta Linder Juanita Lind ley Kate Meehling Verna Harlow Barbara Martin Kathleen Martin Agnes Miller Mary Ellen McGee Loretta Nally Geneva Johnson Dorothy Pree Evelyn Cameron Phyllis Pruiett Connie Richardson Blaine Smitley Mary Alice Stallings Norma Spittler Lesle Laithre Dorothy Ting ley Dorothy Tyler and Bette Wood ard.
The Sunshine Club met at Mrs. Gertrude Scott's home on Wednesday October 28 with Twenty members and two guests attending a noon dinner. The afternoon session led by president Mrs Edith Bruner featured readings sketches and a playlet The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday November 25 at Polly Linton's home.
The Women's Society of Christian Service at Marshall Methodist Church will meet Friday at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Alex Porteus will speak, with devotional led by Mrs. Josie Bradley. Berniece Brosman and Basil Moore will perform a organ piano duet. Hostesses include Mrs. Walter Craig and others. invitation extended to members and friends.
James E. Snider announces higher Social Security tax rates effective January 1 for 1954. Employees face 2 percent withholding up to 3600 dollars yearly, employers rise from 1 to 2 percent, and self employed pay 3 percent on net earned income after 1953 with payment at year end. Tables for 1954 will be provided before year’s end.
The Rural Union Home Bureau unit met at Mrs. Lucille Van Fleet’s home on Monday night October 26. Chairman Jean McCory presided as members sang and roll call named A Tasty One Meal Dish.
The Friendly class gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. Frank Gunder’s home with assisting hosts Mrs. Foster Hornbrook Mrs. C W Hise and Mrs. Benton Marrs. Other attendees included Miss Mattie E Welsh Mrs. George Manning and many neighbors.
Local ad notes radiator cleaning before winter to prevent overheating. Offers include potatoes 50 lb for 1.25 and 100 lb for 2.50, apples oranges grapefruit bananas sweet potatoes onions and coconut, plus fresh cider on order. Also advertises tire repairs and a call‑in ordering option.
Farmers advised to feed substitute roughages to dairy cattle when hay is short to maintain milk production and avoid declines in output during winter. Emphasizes balancing protein, fiber, and minerals and monitoring cow health and intake.
An advertising note discusses nutrition with added protein vitamins and minerals addressing dietary needs. It highlights Herald advertising as a funding source or payment reference.
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