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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1925
Page
7
Westville defeated Garfield decisively with a final score of 15 to 3 after a strong aerial attack and solid defense. Garfield, led by captain Calvert and backs McDaniel and Mendenhall, could not sustain drives as Martin’s kicking and Marshall’s passing kept control throughout the game.
A school note urges students to improve after six weeks grades were released. It contrasts strong effort with laziness and stresses renewed vigor, daily study, and personal responsibility for both upperclassmen and Freshmen adjusting to M T H S rules and customs.
Vacancies in the John Scholfield Debating Club invite students to try out. The club, oldest in the school, offers training in spoken and written language, chances for self expression, and activities tied to its publication News and interscholastic debates. Mr Garvey will conduct auditions. tests in speaking and writing will be given. Open doors tomorrow may close.
In a tense exchange Aunt Hester asks Harold what his mother would think of him smoking. Harold responds calmly that his mother would have a fit because they are her cigarettes.
The teachers’ institute in Clark County, from October 6 to 8, drew strong attendance despite Monday rain. Lectures by W. G. Deering titled Jesus the Teacher opened sessions, with high school and rural meetings led by W. L. Williams and Mrs. Merwin. A School Masters’ Club luncheon hosted about sixty county teachers, and a mixer showcased stunts from Martinsville Westfield West Union rural and Marshall schools, with rural schools earning the prize.
Tete a Tetes Sylvia Ritter went to Martinsville on Saturday morning October 3 as Forrest Rollings and Walter Volkers attended the box social at McKeen. Sunday October 4 many residents gathered in Martinsville and Terre Haute for visits and parties.
A pep meeting in Marshall Township High School on Monday October 5 celebrated the football win over Garfield high school. The Chamber of Commerce letter praised Coach Martin and urged students to stay focused and avoid distractions while keeping the faith and supporting the team in the Bash Valley Championship outlook. The gathering ended with cheers and the Marshall High song.
The John Scholfield Debating Club met in Room 10 to plan the year. A triangular debate with Casey and Robinson was kept, Marshall aims for the cup, new members Nelson, Gris ham, Reglin welcomed for typing help, Knipe becomes treasurer, and a program committee of Craig, Hurst, and Sisson appointed as the club recruits more debaters and journalists.
Alumni names and hometowns appear visiting family and friends over the weekend. Helen 298 and Edna Mundorf of Sullivan Illinois Evelyn Hunt from Terre Haute Helen Maurer from Terre Haute John Saiter visiting with sister Hurley Nicol of Allright Brooks Harrison and Sylvia Wright from Chicago Jordie Lewis visiting Champaign Fern Lucan spending weekend in Terre Haute Ray Kahnamacherana and Louis Ferris in Marshall Martha Pearce and Cleda Lucan at home St Marie Dawson from Charleston was in Marshall over the weekend.
A collection of light vignettes and classroom quips. Students and teachers share playful lines about riding, desserts, math, and music revealing humor in daily school life.
The 1925 rules add kickoff receiving options for the winner and loser of the toss, set the 40 yard line as the kickoff mark, and adjust penalties for offside and clipping. A major change allows any player to recover a kicked ball that does not cross the line of scrimmage, treating it as a fumble, and clarifies play after a partially blocked kick.
The home of Mr and Mrs LaRue announces the arrival of a baby boy born October 6. The new faculty member will be known as Richard Faraday. The faculty and student body extend congratulations.
Unknown intruders broke into M. T. H. S. on October 3. They forced entry via a transom, damaged a desk and gym door, and stole about fifty dollars from the athletic association, failing to crack the steel safe despite a sledge hammer attempt. Police protection is limited. extra safeguards will be added.
Arthur D. Hill of Terre Haute will teach violin to Marshall students this winter, offering class and private lessons at low cost. He aims to foster interest and skill in strings, help form a school orchestra, and bring beginner violinists into performance. He has trained in Indianapolis and Chicago and worked as a theatre violinist for eight years.
A talk and boasts from Casey members predict a strong win over Marshall in the Thanksgiving game. One member says Casey would not fear Marshall even if they were twins. A cheerleader quips about facing the team like triplets.
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