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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1968
Page
8
Bethel 85 International Order of Jobs daughters held a public installation at the Masonic Temple with officers installed led by Becky Remlinger and other Beth 85 officers. Socials included a Birthday Club gathering, dinner and refreshments, with numerous community members attending across several meetings and church groups.
About 165 people attended the Marshall high school Quarterback Club banquet Friday night November 15 at the Colonial Kitchen. Dan Harper, president, served as host and praised coaches and the football season. Speakers included C A Bush and Harry Sockler with career notes and a talk by J O Jackson. Charles Cargal introduced the 1968 squad and the All Eastern Illinois Conference honorees.
The Marshall Lions travel to Hutsonville to open the basketball season. Coach Carroll Bennett hopes improved shooting and six seniors in the lineup. co captains Jim Cline and Tom Murphy probable starters with Brent Mason at center. The freshmen play Palestine the night before at 6:30.
Wabash Homemakers entertained Zion Home makers at the Extension Building Marshall on Wednesday November 20 with a Thanksgiving menu and decor. Mrs Shirley Smith presided the afternoon session and Beverly Combs presented Today’s Health Investments. Phyllis Cooper demonstrated cakes apricot chocolate and lemon pound. The installation of incoming officers for December 1968 to December 1969 was led under the theme Take Hold Of The Rope That Will Pull Your Unit During the Coming Year.
Mrs. Bruce Braynard hosted the Fidelity Class last Thursday evening November 21 at the Nazarene Church. A pot luck dinner followed by a business meeting on a new class project, then devotions and a program with Mrs Braynard sharing memories.
Lornie Pearce, Realtor and Lloyd Pearce, salesman list address and office contact for Pearce Realty in Marshall Illinois Westwood Addition with phone 2466 inviting inquiries for property listings and services.
Springfield hosts a two day climax to the Minnots Sesquicentennial with December 2 3 events. The Old State Capitol dedication occurs December 3 at 2 30 p m marking Illinois 150th anniversary as Monroe signed the act. Judge Otto Kerner leads a Tuesday luncheon to be hosted by Gov Shapiro with remarks from Ralph Newman. Reservations advised via the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission. Public tours 3 p m and a flag lowering ceremony at 4 30 p m conclude events. A 6 30 p m reception opens a sculpture exhibit followed by a 7 p m Illinois press banquet at the Leland.
The Sesquicentennial Commission and the Illinois State Journal Register co host a dinner where journalism, fiction, non fiction, poetry and one act plays awards will be announced. Over 3 000 Sesquicentennial events across the state mark the celebration.
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