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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1959
Page
1
Clark County records honor Sagres club members for the peat activity award in the local record book. Names listed include Tody Kile Bill Ramsay Manhart Norman Bier Gilbert Mulien Darreles Williams Phyllis Meconchié Mary June Ni Linda Kile Phyliss M Truman Spittler Richard Gene Bohn and leaders John liams George Murphy Cline.
Proclamations by the President and Governor announce November 8 to 14 as American Education Week. Marshall Community Unit School District invites parents and friends to visit classes and speak with teachers. The board emphasizes education is ongoing and accessible, praising schools and seeking public feedback.
Lions meet approves eye exams for a needy student with special glasses funded by the club. Treasurer authorized to pay 1500 on debt from Festival earnings. Don McNary to chair a Nov 19 house-to-house sale of the new 50 star flag to raise funds for the swimming pool. Marriage licenses listed for several couples from Terre Haute to Martinsville. County outstanding 4-H club Triple T led by John Douglas. Delegates named for 1960 State Junior leadership conference. Book and animal awards announced for 4-H members.
Three injured when a car driven by Lowell Gower of Hutsonsville skidded on pavement and struck the roadside. Montgomery later died at U M hospital in Terre Haute. A separate report links a stolen office safe from Rosaville Illinois to Bryant and Montgomery, with a sawed off shotgun and revolver in the Ford. The car may have been a state police vehicle, and Bryant is described as an ex convict on parole.
Judge John F. Spivey of Danville opened circuit court in Marshall last Monday. The divorce case Linda Martin versus Gar net Martin had a petition to amend alimony and support. Jimmie Garver versus Jayne Garver ended in default with a divorce granted on desertion, custody of the minor child awarded, and $50 monthly support. property settlement previously approved. Wayne Clatfelter versus Elaine F Brothers et al. and The Union Bank was dismissed.
The high school band has purchased a set of marching drums. To aid funding, the band will hold a candy drive on Saturday, November 14. They will sell 8 ounce boxes of DeMetta Turtles for $1. A purchase will be appreciated.
Marshall Moose Lodge will entertain the Golden Age Club tomorrow with dinner at 12 00 noon in their club room. The date was moved from November 21 to November 14.
Olen Jennings, longtime city mail carrier in Marshall, was appointed rural carrier on Route 5 out of Marshall and will start the new route on Saturday morning.
Mr and Mrs Charles Bush mark their silver anniversary with a 2 to 6 pm tea at 804 North Sixth Street Marshall planned by Mrs Martha Bush and their daughter Miss Marthann Bush the family said.
Leander Jackson aged 86 died in Alton Friday morning of last week. The body was taken to Marrs Funeral Home and funeral services were held Sunday at 2 PM conducted by Rev. Carl Carpenter. Burial followed in Ohio cemetery. He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
The Marshall Lions capped the 1950 football season by defeating Casey 36 to 13. James Ketner rushed 161 yards on 16 carries with four touchdowns including an 80 yard run, while David Miller anchored a stout defense limiting Casey to 100 rushing yards. Bill Garver added two conversions as Marshall totaled 250 rushing yards. Casey’s Ken Murphy and Pat Tuttle starred for the visitors.
Friday afternoon about 4:30 o'clock the tractor of Robert Fraker east of Marshall caught fire. Firefighters arrived late due to a busy telephone line and a hesitation to call the department. The fire wagon reached the scene quickly, but the tractor was saved. witnesses said the quick response likely set time records.
November brings visiting unit exchanges among Clark County Home Bureau groups. North Marshall visited Friendly Neighbors on November 6 at Mrs. Wilma R. Morgan's country home, Martinsville.
The Marshall P T A holds a meeting at 7 30 p m Monday November 16 in the South School all purpose room with the topic Our Schools and special music directed by Donald Miller. Bert Winters a former West York resident died November 4 at Broadwater Nebraska. his brother Henry Winters and son Rodger attended the funeral. Walter Edens, patient at Union Hospital Terre Haute with a broken leg, returned home to Marshall last Saturday.
Revival meeting set at Cooper Chapel church starting next Sunday evening November 15 at 7 30. Evangelist Mrs Viola Finney to lead the services.
The document lists numerous 4-H club members and leaders by category from Electrical to Junior Leadership. Names include Jane Combs, Sam Finkbiner Jr, Carolyn McConchie, Richard Williams, Sidney McKittrick, Judy Whitling, Bob Hills, Ralph McConchie, Deanna Williams, Mary Lou Burton, and many others across divisions such as Beef, Dairy, Entomology, Field Crop, Forestry, Garden, and Safety. It notes long service recognitions for adult leaders Burton Cline, Perry Williams, and others with years of service.
The Marshall Distributive Education and Office Occupation Clubs hosted the Illinois State Area III meeting on Tuesday November 10 with attendees from Paris Danville Shelbyville and Area III totaling about 125 members. Miss Pat Mink State Supervisor attended as guest. Jerry Woodard Area III president introduced Charles Bush Marshall superintendent as speaker. Marshall DE Club officers are John Forsythe Carole Johns Martha Noyes James Tyler. Marshall OO Club officers are Arlene Davis Sandra Rhoads Paula Stepp Haroldine Kintz.
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