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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1957
Page
2
Obituary note marking the one year anniversary of Clarence Sarge Baggs who died October 11 1956. Wife Rose Emma and Betty mourn his absence with a sentimental verse and family remembrance reflecting on his return home in spirit.
The letters RRB and DATA refer to the Railroad Retirement Board and Defense Air Transport Administration. The piece notes major questions about U S history including Philadelphia as capital, D C government since 1878, and F our Freedoms announced by President Roosevelt on January 6 1941.
O flaherty of 306 Washington Avenue New York describes severe leg and back pains and sleepless nights. She cannot afford doctor charges or qualify for a Free Clinic due to property ownership and limited income supporting her aged mother.
Martha credits a magazine’s claim that arthritis stems from system poisons and acidity from foods and worry. She lists acidic foods and uses Magnesia with only nonacid foods for weeks. Within ten days she felt better and by six weeks her pains ceased and mood improved.
Martin Owens suspects a fake healer presides at Hill's Butter nut Farm and plots to steer Rita toward a real doctor. Rita schemes to win her mother’s consent for medical care while toying with a pricey diamond and a possible engagement.
The church outlines a busy October schedule with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m The pastor cites Isaiah 40 31 as the theme for fellowship and evangelistic hours The October 16 Hallowe en party is planned for all ages with devotions led by Harry Reedy Games coordinated by Lois Norton Katherine Norton and Genevieve Perkins The JOY class meets October 18 at 7 00 p m with pumpkin pie contributions and the stewardship and finance committee plans a meeting October 17 at 8 30 p m with committee members listed
Sunday activities at Zion Emanuel Zion include a 9:30 a.m. Sunday school led by John Douglas and a 10:30 a.m. morning worship with the sermon on waste. Evening worship 7:00 p.m. pastor in charge. October 15 prayer and praise 7:30 p.m.. October 17 Ladies Aid to be announced. Youth rallies set for October 13 at Red Hill Park Sumner and October 20 at United Chapel Charleston.
The Pilgrim Holiness Church at Tenth and Plum in Los Angeles led by Pastor L A Williams announces October 13 rally day with a goal of 150 attendees. Juniors will form the choir and special vocal numbers will be performed alongside regular services. Services include Sunday school 9 30 AM morning worship 10 45 AM and evening evangelistic services 7 30 PM with a Wednesday prayer and praise night at 7 30 PM. Colostrum is noted as milk rich in vitamins and protein.
Mt L Miller minister leads Sunday school with Charles Bush as superintendent. Attendance surges noted in worship and morning prayer with theme Utilising God given Abilities. October 20 rally and homecoming planned. Woman's Fellowship meets Lovett residence next Tuesday at 2. Board of Deacons gathering next Sunday 6. Delegates to fall association to be appointed Paxton. No choir practice this week ahead of rally day services.
The Marshall Illinois Methodist Church schedules a Friday kick-off dinner at 6 30 p m with Mulligan stew by Earl Ellshoff and speaker Harry Speed Drake. Six meeting season tickets cost five dollars. Other events include Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m Youth Fellowship at 5 30 p m and midweek activities with finance committee and choir rehearsals.
Marshall Illinois Christian Church promotes attendance with a Be One of the Bunch campaign. Bananas distributed in classes to inspire visitors to attend Bible school this Sunday. Morning worship at 10 15 with the Lord's supper and special music. Evening evangelistic hour at 7 30 with a chart sermon titled Where Are the Dead.
Concordia Lutheran Church now holds Sunday school at 10:00 a m and Divine worship at 11:00 a m in the American Legion Hall at 8th and Pine Streets. Former service times were 9:30 a m for worship and 10:30 a m for Sunday school.
The iMarmbhall Missionary Baptist Church invites all to Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning service at 10 30 a m training union at 6 30 p m and evening service at 7 30 p m A Bible study and prayer meeting is held Wednesday at 7 30 p m A cordial welcome to all Marshall Herald 2 00 a year.
In a loving memory of my dear husband Walter Nicol who passed away October 14, 1955. The depths of sorrow cannot tell the loss of one I loved so well. While he sleeps a peaceful sleep his memory I shall always keep. Sadly missed by his wife Emma.
Matilda Hoesman born March 24 1869 in Wabash township Clark County Illinois married Tom Hewitt July 21 1887. They had ten children and she died September 29 1957 at 88 in Prairie Creek Indiana at her daughter’s home. Survived by sons Fred Samuel Herman and daughters Stacie Lane Stella Shaffner Mabel Garner Grace Gallington Genevieve Black. twenty grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. One sister Lusetta Seeger and many friends. Funeral arrangements at Cooper Chapel Church lifelong in Wabash township.
The thoughtfulness and sympathy of our relatives and friends have helped us through bereavement. Lovely flowers and kind deeds expressed friendship that will remain a pleasant memory.
Ulysses Grant Green born October 6 1870 in Crawford county Illinois died September 30 1957 aged 86 years 11 months 4 days last survivor of nine children married Jennie G Evans October 7 1894 with children Iredell Milo Fern Dell and Opal Milo died 1947 August 7 after illness. Survived by wife Jennie son Dell Green daughters Fern Wernz Opal Cooper a son-in-law Iredell Cooper seven grandchildren eleven great grandchildren nieces nephews and many relatives. Funeral by Rev Lee Guyer at Bailiff church October 2 2 pm burial Bailiff cemetery.
The family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance and kindness shown during the illness and death of their husband and father Grant Green. Dell Green Opal Cooper Fern Wernz join in the gratitude.
Mrs. Maude Miller and Mrs. Mildred Williams visited with Mary Davison of Ohio near Gary Indiana relatives. Mrs. Maude Miller spent time in Terre Haute and Marshall, while Miss Miller recovers from a dislocated knee. A Millinda crops specialist says corn dried artificially with under 40 percent moisture causes no yield loss.
An University of Illinois entomologist notes that stored grain insects consume about ten percent of corn on Illinois farms annually.
In Clark County Illinois the estate of Mary E Atteberry is involved in a suit to sell part of Block 41 Collins Addition Westfield to pay debts. Marshall J Brown is named as defendant with Harl Nightlinger as administrator. Court requires appearance by November 14, 1957 or risk default judgment. Attorney for plaintiff is Omer T Shawler of Marshall.
Notice to all persons that November 4, 1957 is the claim date for the estate of Emma Holwick in Clark County Illinois. Claims may be filed before that date without summons. Executor: Raymond Bohn. Attorneys: Snavely Miller Meehling. Marshall Illinois.
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