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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1967
Page
2
The JHE Marshall Herald lists publication by Wabash Valley Printing Co. at 124 S 5th St Marshall Illinois with editor Mark Stewart. It notes weekly Friday issues and second class postage and rates for subscriptions, local advertising, and classified ads.
The writer warns taxes rising and guns being taken away leading to a tripled police force and possible government takeover. They claim courts and police are being used to install a forced dictatorship and urge against registering guns.
The article outlines the three main faults of drivers poor skill attitude and inattention. Joe Ryan from Marshall City Police emphasizes study and practice for mastery and explains defensive driving, situational analysis, and cooperation to prevent accidents.
NRA vice president Woodson Scott testified at a City Council hearing that a universal gun registration for New York City would cost about 15.4 million dollars and main aims would fail. He argued criminals would ignore registrations while 1 million guns exist among eight million residents. He noted pistol registration already exists under the Sullivan Law and urged against the costly measure.
West Union hosts include Mr and Mrs Fern Hamill of Oklahoma City visiting friends Rush Dolson and Ruth Wright after a Chicago trip. Thursday supper honors Larry Morecraft Hogston Kansas and others. Guests of Mr and Mrs Don Isbell include Lucy Isbell and family. Roanoke Virginia trip by Evans Cline Miller to visit Roy Kearns family. Milo Prust hosts include John Cooney Cindy Chicago and James Nestleroad Brooks Harrison Martinsville. Miss Nancey Medsker child of Bill Medsker from Plain.
Field Indiana elected homecoming queen of Plainfield High School. Multiple local families from Marshall Robinson and Chicago visited relatives and attended church and events across Indiana. Deer hunting trip to Quincy Illinois referenced with return details and nursing home visit in Charleston.
Mrs. Hazel Lashbrook attends missionary meeting at Charleston hosted by Mrs. Sandra Johnson. Families visit relatives across town and surrounding area. The Past Time Club hosts an all day meeting at Mrs. Anna Behner’s home. A wedding at Oakland Christian Church unites Joane Hirschman and Mike Ashmore. Other social visits include the Cox, Behner, Marrs, Ross, and Marrs families. Victor Oakley spends the weekend with local friends.
A series of social visits and gatherings across the community includes Mr. and Mrs. Lashbrook hosting a youth meeting with friends at Charles ton and others attending an antique show, dinner gatherings, and a Missionary Circle meeting. A driving safety note urges caution on wet roads and emphasizes responsible, careful driving as a moral obligation.
In memory of Earl Scott who passed away October 22 1965. Though time changes it cannot take away the sunshine of remembrance and the joys of yesterday. Sadly missed by family and friends.
An automotive feature highlights enthusiasm for Dodge cars amid a trend of popular models and dealership promotions. It notes buyer interest, model variety, and local showroom events fueling demand.
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