West Union church notices and community updates
Community church reports, visits, and events from West Union include a well attended Christain church fellowship meeting, forthcoming Zion Church anniversary, and Immanuel Church activities. Local residents discussed include Jimmy Bohn's death, Emma Reynolds, and Bruce Miller's illness alongside travel and visiting notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christain Church
Jimmy Bohn
Emma Reynolds
Paris Hospital
Charles Vargas
Robert Prust
Decatur
Roy Dickerson
Eld
Harry Kaye
Rutland
Ilinois
Louie Tolbert
West Union
A. G. NewHn
Charles Strohm
Burton Prust
Mac Matteson
Wm. Gard
Charles Wright
Fred Bush
Margaret Jindley
Ona Bartlett
Boyd Nichols
Bruce Miller
Foster Whitlock
Harnett Wright
Chicago
Billy Collier
Marion Collier
Great Lakes
Tim Paddock
Terre Haute
Maud Paddock
Marshall
Brownstown
Community sale draws large Clarksville crowd
A large crowd attended the community sale Friday at C. W. Graham's Clarksville residence. Local residents and visitors include the Murphy family from Montezuma Indiana, Eileen Fox from Terre Haute, and several guests visiting area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Graham
Clarksville
Don Murphy
Montezuma
Indiana
Zenas Murphy
David
Eileen Fox
Terre Haute
Otto Lovell
Earl Willison
John Graham
John Reed
Bill Burger
George Hutchings
Ruth Beachout
Kathleen
Geneva Burger
Marshall
Mike Reeley
Ella Kirby
Blue Grass
W. R. Carr
Rebecca Ann
Kathrlyn Walker
Prayer meeting and church notices in Green Moss
Prayer meeting scheduled every Wednesday night. Church services on November 29 at 7 30 p m. Sunday school attendance recorded at 17. Truman Morgan and Donald and Eva Kay visitations noted. The Boggs family spent Sunday with Will Lowry at Charleston. The Braynards called on the Montgomerys Friday. Tingley and family plus others attended Thelma’s 10th birthday dinner at Leonard Smitley’s. Several families visited Reuben Tingley and family Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman Morgan
Donald
Eva
Kay
Truman Bogs
Will Lowry
Charleston
Bruce Braynard
Dave Montgomery
Reuben Tingley
Wilda
Audrey Buschmeyer
Carl
Monnie Galeener
Elizabeth
Lyman Morgan
Leonard Smitley
Thelma
Arthur Claypool
Roe Davis
Dale Lovell
Gary
Indiana
Clarence Tingley
Metcalf
Darien Social Notes From Terre Haute to Martinsville
Families and friends gather for visits and dinners across Terre Haute Paris Martinsville and Darien. Mrs Irene Conner returns from California with husband stationed on islands off the coast. Bowen family hosts and guests include Mae Bowen Jesse Bowen and Dora Bowen with Ishmael Bowen visiting grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Piersall
Virgil Arney
Alva Morgan
Darrel
Terre Haute
Golda Morgan
Helen Weir
Irene Conner
California
Russel Tuttle
Paris
Mae Bowen
Jesse Bowen
Baby
Martinsville
Ishmael Bowen
George Bowen
Dora
Floyd
Yshmael Bowen
Lowell Short
Evangelical News District Sup to Lead December 8 Discussion
The district superintendent will attend Saturday night December 8 to conduct a discussion group on the program of the work. The event aims to engage congregants in the church’s outreach and ministry initiatives.
Marshall Boy Scouts Elect New Scoutmaster and Officers
Marshall Boy Scouts reorganized with Carl Freeze named Scoutmaster. The new officers include Maurice McDaniel as junior assistant scoutmaster, Wendell Geddes as scribe, Dickie Blundell and Tommy Craig as color guards, Ivan McDaniel as buglar. Twenty of twenty-two boys attended the November 24 meeting at 7 15 p m. The group reviewed the upcoming Court of Honor on December 8 and planned a Friday handbill distribution for a scheduled blackout plus a Saturday afternoon basketball game. Patrol reports were given by Ivan McDaniel and Dick Stevens, then the evening focused on patrol activities and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Carl Freeze
Maurice McDaniel
Wendell Geddes
Dickie Blundell
Tommy Craig
Ivan McDaniel
Dick Stevens
Junior McMorris
Floyd Rogers
Five Points Church of Christ Service Announcement
Bible school at 10:00 a.m. Communion and preaching services follow. Come next Lord's Day at 7:30 p.m. for a True To The Bible message. Do not forget these services in God's house. Come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Church
D. A. Kaley
South Bend
Indiana
Bible School
Pilgrim Holiness Church announces schedule
Sunday school at 9 30 Edith Bruner superintendent Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 Evening cottage prayer at Sir Davidson East Archer Avenue Evangelistic meeting Sunday evening at 7 30 Sermon by pastor L E Glendening minister All welcome regardless of age or prior church attendance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Bruner
Sir Davidson
East Archer Avenue
Christian Science service and reading room hours
Sunday school meets at 9 30 in rooms at corner Fifth and Locust. Sunday services at 11 with subject Soul and Body. Reading room open Wednesday 2 to 5 and Saturday 1 to 3. Wednesday evening service at 7 45.
Intermediate E L C E Meeting Hosted by Hasewinkels
Rev Hasewinkel led devotions at the Intermediate E L C E gathering hosted by Rev and Mrs Hasewinkel on Friday. Officers elected include Louise Miller president Junior Williams vice president Dorothea Imle secretary Marilyn Miller assistant secretary Mary Clough corresponding secretary Betty Drummond assistant corresponding secretary Kenneth Miller treasurer Fred Bill Schaefer assistant treasurer and Edna Schaefer pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Hasewinkel
Hasewinkel
Louise Miller
Junior Williams
Dorothea Imle
Marilyn Miller
Mary Clough
Betty Drummond
Kenneth Miller
Fred Bill Schaefer
Edna Schaefer
Louise
Rosemary
Betty
Donald Drummond
Billy Lee
Edna
Freddie Schaefer
Rosemarie Abel
Wilma Gelsert
Rosamond Coldren
Arthur Miller
Ben Drummond
Charleston Boy Gets Marshall Made Sweater
Pvt LeRoy Turner son of Mr and Mrs Lee Turner of 102 W Polk Street writes from Hawaii that he has received a Red Cross sweater donated by the Marshall Illinois Red Cross Unit It arrived in good time and keeps him warm on cool evenings He lists his address as Pvt Leroy Turner 25262185 Co B 115th Engrs Branch C APO 961 Care Postmaster San Francisco California
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Ilinois
LeRoy Turner
Lee Turner
W. Polk Street
Hawaii
Red Cross
Co. B
Branch C
Care Postroaster
San Francisco
California
Engagement of Faye Lucille Smitley to Joseph Le Meadows
Mr. and Mrs. George Smitley announce the engagement of their daughter Faye Lucille to Joseph Le Meadows son of Mr. and Mrs Ruben Meadows of Horse Cave Kentucky. Miss Smitley a 1942 H S graduate is employed at Parr s Variety Store in Marshall. Meadows is a Marine Corps member stationed at San Diego California having enlisted in September. Wedding date not set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Smitley
Second St
Faye Lucille
Pyt
Joseph* le ‘Meadows
Parr’s
Marshall
Meadows
Curry
Karlsruhe a City of Culture Hard Hit by RAF Bombers
Karlsruhe endured heavy RAF bombing leaving the city ablaze. Once a center with a 155000 population, it boasted a 138 foot Schloss watchtower and notable arts, museums, and the technical college. It served as a transport hub with rail, canal, and regular air links to Berlin Frankfurt and Dusseldorf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karlsruhe
Charles
Baden
Rhineland
National ‘Geographic’ Society
Rome
Friedrich Weinbrenner
Technical College
Germany
Schloss
Karl-Friedrich
Kaiser
Adolf Hitler Platz
Berlin
Frankfort
Dusseldorf
Essen
Rhine
Frankfurt City Center Bombed by RAF Amid War Strain
The article notes Frankfurt's status as a key German rail hub and financial center despite wartime bombing. It recalls Mayer Anselm Rothschild's origin in Frankfurt and the historic Judengasse, closed at night and holidays, with gates removed after the 1806 French occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Germany
Main
Rhine
Europe
Mayer Anselm
Bernestrasse
Judengasse
Jew Street
Bible reveals early chemistry in Israelite culture
A study presented to the American Chemical Society cites Dr. John T. Chappell of Marion College noting a significant use of chemistry in ancient Israel as early as 1500 B C. He highlights metallurgical work for the Tabernacle under Moses and the temple era under Solomon, linking offerings, priestly rites, oils, and instruments to chemical knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Chemical Society
John T. Chappell
Marion College
Marion
Ind
Dr. Chappell
Moses
Solomon
Notice of Claim Day in Ida Thornsburg estate
Notice to all persons that Monday January 4 1943 is the claim date in the estate of Ida Thornsburg deceased pending in the County Court of Clark County Illinois. Claims may be filed on or before that date without issuance of summons. C O Thornsburg executor. Snavely Miller attorneys Marshall Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Thornsburg
Clark County
Ilinois
J. H. Maurer
Oaois
Jennie A. ‘Maurer
Execut
Farm Answers on Conservation Credit and Hemp Use
Under the 1948 conservation program full credit is given for new seedings of certain legumes and grasses with partial credit for wheat as a nurse crop. The U S Department of Agriculture notes hemp is used for thread and twines among other products. No limit on private butchered meat for farm families. but storage should be reduced to 244 pounds per family.
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AAA
Allie ,S
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Ilinois
Oakum
State issues blanks for 1948 auto licenses
Springfield Ohio? Illinois. Secretary of State Edward J Hughes has issued blanks for the 1948 automobile licenses. He urged motorists to list occupations in Remarks and cautioned about placing plastic fiber plates on cars to avoid bumper damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illinois
Edward J. Hughes
Office of Transportatoin
Cohaan
Hughes
W C T U Meeting Notes At Vera Stevens Home
The Womans Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. Vera Stevens home on North Michigan Ave November 19 with singing America. The meeting included the Flag salute American Creed roll call and devotional led by Minnie Chenoweth. Members present listed including Lena Bass Mott Bierbaum Black Smith Baird Yan Irises Darling ton Chenoweth Shalley James and Stevens. Next meeting set for December 17 at Mrs Freddie Thompson with gift exchange devotional and program led by Orpha Murphy and Lois Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Christian Temperance Union
Vera Stevens
Michigan Ave
America
Mra
Lena Bass
Minnie Chenoweth
Anna Mott
Freddie Thompson
Orpha Murphy
Lois Martin
Rural Youth Meeting at Marshall High School
The 12th Rural Youth meeting convened Tuesday evening November 24 at Marshall High School at 7 30. A short business session followed by entertainment. Attendees included Eugene Pickens Sam Liggett Ray Farris Eloise Dickerson Guy Tingley Jack Nichols Agnes Staub Betty McManus Richard Cline Wilma Pickens Eugene Setzer Mildred Setzer Ruth Sheets Rose Marie Fetters Sue Magill Virginia Fishback Maxine Baughman Wayne Beard and Gene Strohm. Special guests Gladys Rees Margaret Cassidy Mae Rees Thelma Sturgeon June North Catherine Brown Mildred Baughman Clara Lou Shawiler John Files Erma Miller Helen Beuhler Margaret Ann Berner Lena Flowers Margaret Murphy Mary Tingley Lamarr Clemens Wilbur Kile Rosanna Tingley Ben Setzer Jr Arthur Welsh Janet Hall. Get rid of worms in sheep by treating them at least once during the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Eugene Pickens
Sam Ligget
Ray Farris
Eloise Dickerson
Guy Tingley
Jack ‘Nichols
Agnes Staub
Maxine Baughman
Wayne Beard
Gene Strohm
Gladys Rees
Margaret Cassidy
Mae Rees
Thelma Sturgeon
June North
Catherine Brown
Mildred Baughman
Clara Lou’ Shawiler
John’ Files
Erma Miller
Helen Beuhler
Margaret Ann Berner
Lena, Flowers
Margaret Murphy
Mary Tingley
Lamar
Claim Day Notice in J H Maurer Estate
Notice to all claimants in the estate of J H Maurer deceased in Clark County Ohio. Claims must be filed in county court by the specified date without issuance of summons. Jennie A Maurer executrix and Scholfield Purdom Marshall Illinois serve as attorneys.
Farmers urged to count home-killed meat in allotment
A government advisory from Wickard’s Agriculture department advises farmers to include home-killed meat in their allotment as part of sharing allowances. The guidance underscores counting self-produced meat alongside retail purchases to balance consumption.
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Necuahre “of Agriculture
Warren Berner Receives State 4-H Club Honor
Warren Berner of Marshall is named a State outstanding 4-H Club Member for his seventh year in 4-H work. The award, announced today by Farm Adviser T. Be Myers, recognizes his 4-H record as he begins freshman year in agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Berner
Marshall
T. Be Myers
Warren
Euuituré
4 H Club Members Earn State Project Honors
The report highlights Joe Welsh and Dennison Hustler's Club members receiving state project honors in poultry and meat animal projects. Both have several years of 4-H club work and leadership roles noted.
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Joe Welsh
Hustler's
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Mrs. Mac Plet
Imanuel
Lon Spires
Green
Ferne Tingley
Darien
Mrs. Alva Morgan
the Evangelical News
Pastor
Marshall Boy Scouts
Five Points Church OF Christ
Harry G. Kaye
Pilgrim Holiness
L. E. Glendening
Christian Science Service
RAF
C. O. Thornsburg
Snavely ‘& Miller
Attys, Marshall, Winois
Rural Youth Meeting
Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
First National Bank
Sreyhound
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