Hereford Breeders Sale Tops $500 and $410 Bulls
The seventeenth Clark County Hereford Breeders sale at Martinsville featured eleven bulls and thirty-eight females with total receipts of $12,767.50. Lot No. 1, a bull named September 5 1957, sold for $500 to J. H. Davis of Patoka Illinois, while Lot No. 2 brought $410 to Charles Boyd of Ashmore Illinois. The top females were Dora Susan Hanner and May 4 1958 selling for $390 and $265 respectively. The next sale is set for April 6 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Hereford
Martinsville
J. H. Wiyatt & Son
Newton
J. H. Wiyatt & Sons
Illinois
J. H. Davis
Patoka
Tinois
Charles Boyd
Ashmore
Ilinois
Dora Susan Hanner
Kansas
Paxton Mark Hanner
Police Surprised Wieners Roasters Saturday Night
Edgar county Sheriff and deputies investigated a Saturday call about two young boys on State Route One between Marshall and Paris near Oliver. State Trooper Fraker helped chase the boys, who were hard to locate, amid other local incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar County
Marshall
Paris
Oliver
Fenton Fraker
Baker
Clark
Funeral services for Clyde Elliott 66 held in Denver
Clyde Elliott aged 66 was given funeral services October 16, 1958 at Olinger Funeral Home Denver. The Rev Arnold J Blomquet officiated. He was born June 28 1898 in Clark County and married Nellie Betts September 10 1924 who is now deceased. Surviving are his wife Marjorie A Elliott a daughter Clydine at home a son John P Elliott of San Diego California a daughter Mrs Fern Johnson of Nevada Missouri a step daughter Mrs June Ross of Aurora Colorado and a step son Donald Dieckman of Denver Colorado one brother John P Elliott of Toledo Ohio three sisters Mrs Lucia Penrod of Fort Wayne Indiana Mrs Hazel Bratzler of Denver Colorado and Mrs Flora Rollings of Littleton Colorado and eleven grandchildren Interment was in Fairmont cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Elliott
Olinger
Denver
Colorado
Arnold J. Blomquet
Clark County
Nellie Betts
Marjorie A. Elliott
Clydine
John P. Ellicott
San Diego
California
Fern Johnson
Nevada
Missouri
June Ross
Aurora
Colo
Donald Dieckman
John P. Elliott
Toledo
Ohio
Lucia Penrod
Ft. Wayne
Indiana
Hazel Bratzler
Flora Rollings
Littleton
Fairmont Cemetery
Marriages and Divorces Reported in Indiana Listings
Lawrence L. Hughes age 34 from New Augusta and Mabel M. Neidlinger age 27 from Indianapolis are wed. Ronald Eugene Howe of Casey and Billy Lynne Tront of Martinsville. William Dean Kingery 26 of Montrose and Lois Jane Morey 29 of Caney. Juanita Lindley vs Dennis A Lindley filed for divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence L. Hughes
New Augusta
Indiana
Mabel M. Neidlinger
Indianapolis
Ronald Eugene Howe
Casey
Billy Lynne Tront
Martinsville
William Dean Kingery
Montrose
Illinois
Lois Jane Morey
Caney
Hi Y Installation Service Sunday at First Congregational Church
A large gathering attended the 4 00 vesper service to witness the initiation of sixteen new Hi Y members at Marshall High. Kenneth Macke led the ceremony with Terry Stepp and Fenton Macke. Rev Alan T Jones delivered the sermon Everything in Its Right Place. New pins went to John Davis Danny Wernz James Hilbert Carroll Ellington Larry Rasner Robert Kuntz Jeffrey Ownley Denny Clark Sidney McKittrick Jerry Titus Darrell Richey Bill Garver Alen Boyer Larry Waller Coy Harmon Steve Connelly. The club sponsor is Carl Holler a Marshall High School teacher. The Hi Y chapter began in 1933 under Otis Keeler with Rev Roland Bristol as first sponsor. The first initiation was at a regular church service in 1933 and several early members remain in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Nation of Sixteen
Hi-Y
Hi-Y Club
Kenneth Macke
Terry Stepp
Fenton
Macke
Alan T. Jones
Congregational Church
John Davis
Danny Wernz
James Hilbert
Carroll Ellington
Larry Rasner
Robert Kuntz
Jeffrey Ownley
Denny Clark
Sidney McKittrick
Jerry Titus
Darrell Richey
Bill Garver
Alen Boyer
Larry Waller
Coy Harmon
Steve Connelly
Carl Holler
Marshall High School
Otis Keeler
Roland Bristol
Wild Coon Hunt Set For Tomorrow Night At Marshall
Marshall Coon Hunting Club hosts a three hour wild coon hunt tomorrow night October 24 at Clark County Fairgrounds Marshall. Trophies awarded for first through fourth places. Entry closes 5 30 p m daylight saving time. Season opened October 15 with details for entries and club officers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Coon Hunting Club
Clark County Fairgrounds
Marshall Trophies
Coors
Preei Starpage
Everett ‘Alexander
Surprise Supper at Murphy Home Honors Rev Hix
A surprise pot luck supper was held Saturday at the Verling Murphy home in Lower Wabash Marshall route 4. Honored guest Rev Chester Hix, who turns 89 on October 20, received many gifts as hymns were sung and prayers offered. Attendees included the Parcel and Thompson families, Captain William Daniels, Rev H E Pendleton, Ernest Cooper, and Carol Ann Cornwell. Sunday visitors included Rev Fred Carlen from Melrose Church of God and Garnet Cornwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verling Murphy
Marshall
Lower
Wabash
Chester Hix
Hix
Homer Parcel
Dean Thompson
Janice
David ‘Thompson
Martha
William Daniels
H. E. Pendleton
Ernest Cooper
Carol Ann Cornwell
Fred Carlen
Melrose Church of God
Garnet Cornwell
Illinois Baptist State Association Holds 53rd Convention
The Illinois Baptist State Association will convene its fifty third annual convention with First Church in Ann IL on October 21 22 and 23 Rev C C Campbell Marshall Baptist Church minister attended the gathering from Illinois churches participat(ing) in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Baptist State Association
Southern ‘Baptist
Illinois
Ann, IL
C. C. Campbell
Marshall Baptist Church
Deaths Lenore Tumey at 306 Archer Avenue
Mrs Lenore Tumey 306 Archer Avenue died at home late Wednesday. Survived by husband Herman J daughters Mildred Mechling Crown Del Mar California Elvada McCoy Princeton Indiana sister Ruth Smith Florida nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Body to Marrs Funeral Home for services Sunday 2:00 PM Burial in Marshall Cemetery. Mrs Tumey member of Kerman Cauldron Women of the Moose Marshall Womans Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenore Tumey
Archer Avenue
Herman J
Mildred Mechling
Crown del Mar
California
Elvada McCoy
Princeton
Indiana
Ruth Smith
Florida
Marrs ‘Funeral
iBurial
Marshall Cemetery
Honest dog returns home after three years
Joe Gunder’s dog vanished three years ago and was found Friday night tied to a fence with its collar still on. The incident highlights that there are still honest people in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Gunder
Clarksville Church Plans Homecoming Sunday
The Clarksville Baptist Church will host its homecoming on Sunday October 25. Sunday school starts at 9:30 with a morning service at 10:30 followed by a noon basket dinner. A program is planned for the afternoon and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksville
Clarksville Baptist Church
Sponsores Special Program October 26 at Marshall Hall
Clark County residents face widespread illnesses from tuberculosis to hay fever and asthma. A free health program at the Marshall American Legion Hall on October 26 at 9:30 a.m. features Mrs. Pat Barr R N of Casey teaching home care for convalescents and chronically ill persons with demonstrations and lesson sheets. Open to the public. bring notes and companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Marshall
Real estate transfers list various warranty deeds dated 1959
A series of land transactions lists warranty deeds dated October 1959. Conveyances cover sections and townships in multiple counties, with buyers and sellers including Marshall Casey Martinaville Casey and others. Amounts range from $1 to $10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sean Wales South Park
Marshall
Clovis ‘Arnold
Luther
Ruby Spittler
Rees
ME Boweli
Russell
Irwig
Ernest
Wilma Bartholomew
Perry
Casey
Virgil Mallory
John E
Leah
Metcalf
Lloyd Roush
Rose M. Bowen
John Weir
South Park
L. H. Johnson
Leonard F
Lulu O. Stratton
Ellexson
Homer R
Treasie Johnson
Robert F
Mayme C. Charles
Robert E
Rose C. Guinnip
Versicol Chemical Corporation
Bernice E. Eamont
Golda F. Funk
Harold H
Loraine E. Boggs
Frederick Wood
Martinaville
Chester R
Olive Boland
Mildred Boland
Dodds
Walter
Martha Harlow
Darrell
Amanda Rugene Harlow
New October Releases Across Adult and Children's shelves
New books list for October spans adult fiction including The Final Diagnosis The Darkness and the Dawn and Advise and Consent, adult non fiction Alaska the Big Land and Three Hundred Years of American Painting, and children’s titles Which Witch Space Witch and Voyagers West from several authors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hailey
Costain
Dagan
Putnam
Fisher
Spain
Keyes
Kingstree Island
Ehle
Drury
Alaska the Big Land
Adams
Pitty
Ustinov
Wright
Eliot
Lasnon
Freeman
O'Clery
Richmond
Johansen
New Radio Electronics Club Formed at Marshall High
A Radio Electronics Club has been organized at Marshall High School offering night theory classes every other week and opportunities for students to work on projects such as receivers amateur radio gear and Hi Fi. Sponsors Lewis Goekler and Gene Bohn say the club provides valuable extracurricular exploration in electronics and radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall High School
Radio-Electronics Club
Lewis Goekler
Gene Bohn
Winter Notes and Local Paving Plans From 1909
Fifty years ago in 1909 the Sixth Street paving project was set to begin. Stella Brown and Casey Dolson report Elisha Claypool finished molasses production at about 2500 gallons. Dolson notes light snow on the 11th and 18th with subfreezing temps on the 12th. Virgil Hurst, after farming and teaching, will quit farming and teach at Clarkaville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Brown
Casey
Dolson
Elisha Claypool
Virgil Hurst
Clarkaville
Forty Years Ago Marriage Licenses and Births
List of 1919 marriage licenses including Joe McManus and Mary Curran in Douglas and Marshall townships plus other couples in Vigo and Wabash towns. Notes the Dolson item and parents Mr and Mrs Owen Hendrix. Genieve Genevieve birthday party hosted by John McCauley with local guests. A Dennison route 2 couple welcomed a son born October 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe McManus
Douglas Township
Mary Curran
Marshall Township
Geo. L. Anderson
Florence G. Lather
Westfield
Robert Misner
Vigo County
Indiana
Gertrude Hoseman
Wabash Township
Charles L. Shick
Casey
Lillie Henry
Dolson Item
Owen Hendrix
John McCauley
Genevieve
BE. Hybarger
Marie
Guy Hybarger
Sudduth
Lu Jones
Herbert Tibbs
Frank C. Welsch
Dennison
Route 2
Thirty Years Ago Marriage Licenses and Notices
Thirty years ago in 1929 marriage licenses were issued to Robert Stallings 21 and Dessie Hires 19 both of Casey. Ralph Hagar 32 of West York and Ola Hicks 21 of West York. Robert Flowers near Dennison was taken to Union Hospital Terre Haute for acute appendicitis. Fred Keifer to judge in the goat department at the state fair in Dallas Texas next week. John M Hollenbeck appointed state parole agent for Clark Edgar Coles Douglas counties. A license issued in Paris October 14 to George William Rhoads 22 Marshall and Alta Laver Surber 22 Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Stallings
Dessie Hires
Casey
Ralph Hagar
West York
Ola Hicks
Robert Flowers
Dennison
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Fred Keifer
Dallas
Texas
John M. Hollenbeck
Birth of Valerie Sue Forsythe in Marshall
Twenty years ago in 1939 Mr and Mrs Laufman Forsythe Marshall announce the birth of daughter Valerie Sue eight pounds at Union Hospital Terre Haute last Saturday Marriage licenses Paul E Corbin Marshall and Margaret Alice Roush Marshallarry E Miller Marshall and Odelia C Staub Marshall Mr and Mrs Virgil Hurst sold their home at 304 North Seventh
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laufman Forsythe
Marshall
Valerie Sue
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Paul E. Corbin
Margaret Alice Roush
Arry E. Miller
Odeliac Staub
Virgil Hurst
North Seventh
Trick or Treat for U N C E F event in Marshall aims to aid needy children
Junior citizens of Marshall gather at 6 30 Thursday Oct 29 at the Methodist church to canvass the town in small groups escorted by adult volunteers. After collection they meet for games and refreshments at the church. Gifts of pennies nickels and dimes will fund U N C E F milk and medicine for children in underdeveloped regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Council of “United
Chris Woms
Walter Craig
Neighbors Friendship Club Meets At Mrs Veuch Home
The Neighbors Friendship Club met October 14 at the home of Mrs. Anna Veuch with Mrs. Lila June Davis and Virginia Morgan assisting. Alfa Morgan was away in California and Texas. Members Audrian Hendrix Lola Jones Hazel Hurst Effie Davis Mary Baker Lillie Wilhoit Darrell Davis Julie Ann Morgan attended. Refreshments followed the benediction. The next meeting will be at Mary Baker’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neighbors Friendship Club
Anna Veuch
Lila June Davis
Virginia Morgan
Alfa Morgan
California
Texas
Audrian Hendrix
Lola Jones
Hazel Hurst
Effie Davis
Mary Baker
Lillie Wilhoit
Darrell Davis
Julie Ann Morgan
Street in Marshall Last Saturday Route to Mrs Evans
A street in Marshall last Saturday was directed to Mrs Jennie M Evans of route one West York in a concise local notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Jennie M. Evans
Route One
West York
Ten Years Ago Births and Notices in Marshall Area
Births list Lana Jean Lind ley September 20. a Marshall boy October 8. a Marshall girl October 8. Stephen K Shawler born October 2. Marriage licenses Fredenberger and Wood. Ray hel and Chapman. Clark County Post 90 American Legion buys land east of Marshall, the Marshall Golf Course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Lindley
West Union
Lana Jean
Jack Hooker
Marshall
Wm. Fiscus
Lyman Shawler
Stephen 'K
Maurice Fredenberger
Lucille S. Wood
Paris
George H. Rayhel
Mary Lou Chapman
Clark County
American Legion
Marshall Golf Course
Myerses welcome son Michael Dean near Livingston
Mr and Mrs Harold Myers announce the birth of a son named Michael Dean Friday afternoon of last week. He weighed in pounds and 14 ounces. Mrs Myers is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Truman Murphy northwest of Marshall. Martha Hutchens reports the birth of a son Kevin Lee to Mr and Mrs Ralph Hutchens at Anderson Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Myers
Livingston
Michael Dean
Myers
Truman Murphy
Northwest
Marshal
Martha Hutchens
Kevin Lee
Ralph Hutchens
Anderson, Indiana
Clark County High School Grads Win Teacher Education Scholarships
State superintendent announces two Clark County graduates Gary Heath of Martinaville high school and Robert Bartram of Marshall high school have been awarded teacher education scholarships. The awards cover entry to five state universities and cover tuition and related fees for those pursuing teacher training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Clark Cty
Wilkins
Illinois State Normal
Northern Ilinois University
Southern Tinois University
Eastern Illinois University
Western Illinois University
Clark County
Myron R. Tedrick
Tedrick
Gary Heath
Martinaville High School
Robert Bartram
Marshall High School
Choctaw Indians Hold Meetings and Halloween Party
The Choctaw Indians 4-H club held a regular meeting and Halloween party at Alright church last Saturday night. Officers elected: Allen Norton president Judy Kile vice president Linda McKittrick secretary Richard Williams assistant secretary Lu Ellen Kile reporter Carolyn Turner Sidney McKittrick recreation leaders. Club leaders named Woodford Williams and William Kile. Visiting friends from Marshall and Scotland joined the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe’en
Alright Church
Allen Norton
Judy Kile
Linda McKittrick
Richard Williams
Lu Ellen Kile
Carolyn Turner
Sidney McKittrick
Richard Willams
Federation
Woodford Williams
William Kile
Also Mentioned on This Page
Zion Road
Preston Clyde Elliott
Juanita Lindley
Dennis A. Lindley
Murphy Home
Baptists
Clarksville Church
NEW Radio Electronics Club
Dan Kibler
Don Gard
Gerald Veach
Ed Tingley
Philip Moschenrose
Gene Goekler
Bob Ilves
Tom Hixon
Jim Finkbiner
Bill Kiger
Stanley Wallace
Jim McKittrick
Reginald Ite
Barry Denny Backrow
Mike Faith
Billie Taylor
Larry Harper
John Siverly
Larry Budd
Ronald Washburn
Mike Reely
John Gallagher
Maurice Miller
Lagan
Wteeke
Como Murphy
Scotland
Lelan Murphy
Los Angeles
Pat Murphy
Grandview
Clare Murphy
Steve Kegley
Howard Clark
Cad Roush
Clellan Porter
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