Death of Herman J Tumey in Marshall
Herman J. Tumey of 306 Archer Ave Marshall was found dead in bed Thursday morning. He is survived by one sister Mrs Lorene Dicken and two brothers Edward and Trevlyn Tumey, all of Marshall. The body was taken to Matra Funeral Home for funeral services. John and Mrs John Amacher were called to Dayton Ohio on Sunday morning for their son Gene who is ill and a surgery patient at Miami Valley Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman J. Tumey
Archer Ave
Marshall
Lorene Dicken
Edward Tumey
Trévlyn ‘Tumey
John Amacher
Dayton
Ohio
Gene
Miami Valley Hospital
Army reenlistment open to veterans in certain grades
Special Army recruiter Sgt Larry Robinson announced that former regulars separated within three years may reenlist in the same grade. He listed shortages in military specialties and said the program fills vacancies in critical areas. He will be in Tuscola Charleston area on Tuesday and in Martinsville Casey Marshall area on Thursday, others at Edgar County Courthouse Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Robinson
Department of the Army
Robington
Sgt. Robinson
Tuscola
Charleston
Martinsville
Casey and Marshall
Edgar County Court House
Paris
Real estate transfers listed in Casey area deeds
A series of warranty and quit claim deeds dated 1961 record transfers in Casey and surrounding townships. Parties include Paden to Paul Foraker, Stogadill to Leasure, Devers to Zellars, U S A titles to Lee and Lockard, Cole to Kemp, LeMay to Kustermann, Effie Berger to Turner, Casey Building & Loan to McConnelly, Medsker to Miller, Morrison to Forsythe, and Beatty to Beatty Archer Heleine, with parcel locations and nominal sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paden
Paul T
Anna Foraker
M. J. Peter
Casey
Mabel Stogadill
Wm. C. Leasure
Flauda ‘Devers
Carl and
Edna Zellars
John Tyler
Enoch Lee
Convys
Franklin Pierce
Lockard
F. B
Cleda C. Cole
Harold J
Ora Alice "Kemp
Cc. A. LeMay
Edward W. Kusterman
Ettlbrick Shoe Co
Effie Mae Berger
Ralph E
Joan Turner
Ari Manley
Marshall
Casey Building & Loan
Everett
Catherine McConnelly
Dulaney
Harry and
Gussie Medsker
Kenneth
Leta Miller
Lila Lee Morrison
Willie L. Morrison, Jr
Ora B
Florence L. Forsythe
U. S. of America
William Beatty
Archer
Jefferson
Fannie Heleine
Three Deer Spotted Near Marshall by Local Resident
Fred McCarty living north of Marshall reported sighting a three point buck and two does in his corn field last Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred McCarty
Marshall
Secretary warns before November 1 to keep current license numbers
Secretary of State Charles F. Carpentier announces that applicants must act by November 1 to retain their present car license numbers. He also notes that his office will not send individual notices this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Carpentier
Emma Geisert 90th Birthday Open House Planned
An open house celebration for Mrs. Emma Geisert marks her 90th birthday. It will be held at her home, 311 Archer Ave, on October 17 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Friends and relatives are invited. no gifts requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Geisert
Archer Ave
Young Marshall man joins Navy Fire Control School at Great Lakes
Stephen M. Hutchens seaman apprentice and fire control technician studious student at the United States Navy Fire Control Technicians School in Great Lakes Illinois. The 24 week course covers calculus electronics theory and testing procedures in labs where students build and troubleshoot radio equipment for fleet use. Hutchens, son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hutchens of Marshall, Illinois, attended Rose Polytechnic Institute before enlisting and enjoys making model airplanes and hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen M. Hutchens
USN
Lawrence Hutchens
N. 7Th Street
Marshall
United States Navy
Great Lakes
Hutchens
Navy
Sant Fing
Navy School
Fleet
Rose Polytechnic Institute
Terre Haute
Dennison Couple Injured In Car Accident
Mr and Mrs Thomas Stepp were traveling from Dennison toward Terre Haute when their car overturned on U S 40. They were taken to St Anthony Hospital in Terre Haute with Mrs Stepp more seriously injured but improving, room 415. Mr Stepp was released the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Stepp
Terre Haute
Dennison
U. S. 40
St. Anthony Hospital
Stepp
Deaths Rosa Goekler 85 Funeral held at Trinity UEB
Mrs Rosa Goekler aged 85 died peacefully at her son Lawrence Goekler's home. Survived by daughter Marie L Kieffaber of Worthington, brothers Adolph and Lewis Schafer, sister Lena Schafer, six grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Body to Marrs Funeral Home. Funeral at Trinity E U B Church led by Rev Harry V Johnson. Burial in Clarksville Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Goekler
Lawrence Goekler
Marie L. Kieffaber
Worthington
Indiana
Adolph Schafer
Clay City
Ind
Lewis Schafer
Coal City
Lena Schafer
Salem
Ill
Marrs
Trinity E. U. B
Harry V. Johnson
Clarksville Cemetery
P T A to Meet at South School October 16 1961
The Mar shall P T A general meeting will be held October 16 in the all purpose room at the south school. Dr Hans Christian Olsen will discuss Home and School Relations. Board members should bring their ten questions on guidance. district fall conference reservations close October 14 for Lovington on October 19. Dinner costs 1.25. Nancy Yeley won the local P T A scholarship and has been offered a secretarial job with Dr Lonzo Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall P. T. A
South School
Hans Christian Olsen
Office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Lovington
Kertha Edwards
Nancy Yeley
Lonzo Jones
Personel Services
Iver n J Jones Dies Wednesday in Aurora Missouri
Vern J. Jones aged 66, formerly of Marshall, died in Aurora Missouri on Wednesday. Survived by widow Frances, daughter Norris Lee Wolfe of Houston, granddaughter Janet, sister Mamie Eaton of Marshall, brothers Robert of Marshall and Jonathan of Terre Haute, plus nieces and nephews. He was a Mason, American Legion member, and Christian Church member in Aurora. Funeral services set for Friday October 13 at 2 30 p m in Aurora with burial there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern J. Jones
Marshall
Aurora
Missouri
Frances
Norris Lee Wolfe
Houston
Texas
Janet
Mamie Eaton
Itwo Brothers
Robert
Andl Jonathan
Terre Haute
The
American Legion
Christian Church
Jehovahs Witnesses Set Three Day Assembly in Marshall
About 700 Jehovahs Witnesses are expected in Marshall for a three day assembly in the high school gymnasium beginning Friday. Delegates come from southeastern Illinois and southwestern Indiana with Marshall Congregation hosting. Speakers include Guy E Benefiel and A C Manera Jr from Brooklyn. A water baptism is planned Saturday afternoon and Manera speaks Sunday at 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Illinois
Indiana
Thega
Guy E. Benefiel
Robinson
A. C. Manera, Jr
Jehovah's Witnesses
Brooklyn
New York
Hermod Jensen
Tllinois
Mattoon
Ilinois
Vincennes and Sullivan
Manera
Macke Hoggatt Wedding in Marshall Local Church
Miss Wilma Macke daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Macke of Marshall wed Johnnie Hoggatt son of Mrs Daisy Hoggatt of Clark Center in a Sunday afternoon Methodist church parsonage ceremony. Rev Robert Swain officiated with maid of honor Waneda Finkbiner and best man Leland R Wallace. The couple will live at 203 Hickory Marshall with both spouses employed locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Macke
Harry, Macke
Marshall
Johnnie Hoggatt
Daisy Hoggatt
Clark Center
Methodist Church
Robert Swain
Waneda Finkbiner
Leland R. Wallace
Miss Macke
Maid of Honor
North Seventh Street
Hickory Street
Hoggatt
Taylor Electric
Formalite Radio Industries of
Careers in Retail Week Observed Across Ili nois State
October 15 to 21 marked Careers in Retail Week with Marshall high school distributive clubs displaying career opportunities in downtown windows. Miss Martha Rose vice president of the De Club and chairwoman of the week led Irene Murphy Nancy Mott and Larry Stepp in planning activities including a Thursday Dutch luncheon where city businessmen will speak before the Distributive Education and Office Occupation club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Marshall High School
Martha Rose
Irene Murphy
Nancy Mott
Larry Stepp
Renner announces birth of Linda Ann in Terre Haute
Mr and Mrs George Renner route 2 Marshall announce the arrival of a baby daughter Linda Ann born September 25 at St. Anthony Hospital Terre Haute She weighed 64 pounds Mrs Renner is the former Naomi Welsh The maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Otto Welsh and paternal mother is Mrs Mabel Renner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Renner
Route 2
Marshall
Linda Ann
St. Anthony Hospital
Terre Haute
Renner
Naomi Welsh
Otto Welsh
Mabel Renner
Marshall Bowl Opens This Weekend In Marshall
Marshall Bowl opened to the public last Saturday with strong crowds as adults and children tried the new lanes. A junior league for ages 12 to 18 will form with a three games for $1 rate. weekday bowling is three games for $1 until November 1, then 45 cents per game after 3 PM and on weekends. The eight lanes feature Brunswick pinsetters and air conditioning. winter leagues begin October 16 at 6:30 and 9:00 PM with wait lists possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Bowl
Brunswick
Johnie Snedeker
Charleston Defeats Marshall In Close Friday Football
The Charleston Trojans beat the Marshall Lions 28 to 13 in a hard fought game on Friday October 6. Charleston led 7 6 at halftime and 14 6 after the third quarter with Wiley’s 80 yard run setting up a later score. Donnie Davidson of Marshall is out for the season with a right leg fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston Trojans
Marshall Lions
Charleston
Marshall
Davidson
Lowry
Stover
Temple
Baggs
Lions
Trojan
Wiley
Palestine
Illinois
Casey
Robinson Maroons
Donnie Davidson
Mike Lowry
Larry Macke
Open Bible Broadcast Starts Sunday on WTAY Robinson
Beginning next Sunday October 15 The Open Bible will air over WTAY Robinson 1570 from 2 05 to 2 35 pm Rev Floyd Huey will be the speaker Mr and Mrs Charles Trefz return from visits with Mr and Mrs Joe McCammon in Findlay Ohio and with Mr and Mrs Raymond Abel and children in South Bend Indiana
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wtay, Robinson
1570
Floyd Huey
Charles Trefz
Joe McCammon
Findlay
Ohio
Raymond Abel
South Bend
Indiana
Beltz-Harmon Wedding Held At First Baptist Church
Deanna Beltz and Coy Harmon wed in a October 7 ceremony at First Baptist Church Marshall with Rev C C Campbell officiating. The couple, both from local families, plan a brief honeymoon then report to Goodfellow AFB San Angelo Texas for the groom’s assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Goodfellow Airforce Base
San Angelo
Texas
Birth and marriage notices from local area
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Elmer Stover on Monday. Marriage licenses list Thomas Nideyl and Jessie Amstott. Roscoe Lowery and Goldie Newlin. Bert Casy and Edith Creech. Dick Mallen and Elsie Gilbert. Walter Gossett and Irene Dill. Michael Schaeck and Katie Ryan. The local postal bank has about 175 in deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Stover
Thomas Nidey l
Melrose
Jessie Amstot
Orange Township
Roscoe Lowery
Westfield
Goldie Newlin
Dolson Township
Bert Casy
Edith Creech
Edgar Edgar County
Dick Mallen
Elsie Gilbert
Cumberland County
Walter C. Gossett
Casey
Irene Dill
Martinsville
Michael S. Schaeck
Vigo County
Katie Ryan
Marshall
Local Marriage Licenses and Birth Announcements
Marriage licenses list Earl Mormins 22 of West Union to Carrie Sweitzer 18 of West Union. Frank Eggebrecht 66 of Marshall to Lucy Day 58 of Marshall. George Orndorff 40 of Casey to Anda Coleman 17 of Johnson Township. An 8 pound boy born at home to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kile Sunday night. A 10 pound son to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Schaffer born Thursday, October 6, named Wayne. Miss Mary English injured ankle in bicycle fall Sunday evening and is unable to work. Maple Street sewer along Fifth to Second Street completed and Maple Street opened to traffic Monday. Thirty Years Ago-1931 Marriage licenses Clifford Roy Hunley 80 of Danville and Estella Zie-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Mormins
West Union
Carrie A. Sweitzer
Frank Eggebrecht
Marshall
Lucy Day
George Orndorff
Casey
Anda Coleman
Johnson Township
Ernest Kile
Daniel Schaffer
Wayne
Mary English
Maple Street
Fifth
Second Street
Marriage Vows Read In Washington Ind Baptist Parsonage
Announcement lists several individuals from Indiana towns including West Terre Haute Dyersville Hymera and Lawrenceville. It notes the marriage of Miss Hildred Kaufman of West Union and William Dixon of Marshall performed June 26 at the Baptist parsonage in Washington with Rev H L Henderson officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Ind
The
Baptist Parsonage
H. L. Henderson
Open House Offered at Marrs Funeral Home in Marshall
Twenty years ago in 1941 Leland Wayne Miller was taken to Paris Hospital with a broken leg. The Marrs Funeral Home on Locust street Marshall invites the public to inspect the facility tomorrow and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Wayne Miller
William Miller
Marshall
Paris Hospital
Marrs
Locust Street
Beard couple welcome daughter Betty Jo in Terre Haute
Ten years ago in 1951 Mr and Mrs Wayne K Beard became parents to Betty Jo born Oct 3 at St Anthony Hospital Terre Haute weighing 8 11. They also have two daughters Linda Kay and Beverly Ann. Betty Lou Kasemeyer was Mrs Beard before marriage. Marriage licenses issued to Norman Merold and Mabel Tatman both of Stewardson and Ora Kirby and Mildred Campbell both of Dennison. Doris Higginbotham married Master Sergeant Holland Jenkins son of Aaron Jenkins of Girard Illinois at the Higginbotham home on North Michigan Avenue Marshall Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne K. Beard
St. Anthony Hospital
Terre Haute
Betty Jo
Linda Kay
Beverly Ann
Beard
Betty Lou Kasemeyer
Norman Brock Merold
Stewardson
Mlinois
Mabel Alice Tatman
Tllinois
Ora Kirby
Dennison
Mildred Campbell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Herman J
Tumey
Dayton, Ohio
Special Army
Great Lakes, Ill
P.T. A
Ivern J. Jones
Huet
Wtay
Deanna Rose Beltz
Coy Leon Harmon
First Baptist Church
C. C. Campbell
Claude M. Beltz
Harmon
Virgil E. Harmon
Phyllis Bennett
James Brown
Rex Weger
Randy Mennett
Stephen Beltz
Trudy Beltz
Troy Harmon
Vicki Weger
Ruth Ann Renner
Ann Etcinson
Arlene Robinson
Leenses
Clifford Roy Hunley
Danville
Estella Zie
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