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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1959
Page
2
Marshall chapter 739 of the eastern star held its past officers night at the Masonic Temple with Ralph Goekler as worthy patron and Elaine Smitley as associate matron. Guests from Indiana attended as W. Morris sang and Mrs Morris accompanied. Refreshments were served in the basement.
A recap of local social events includes Mrs Bud Stewarts bridge group in Terre Haute with Marshal guests. Bernard Staub family dinner for Freddy's first birthday attended by multiple relatives. Crawford county rally attendees in Oblong. 8S and C Club gathering hosted by Mrs Wallace with assistants. Past Worthy High Priestesses club of the White Shrine meeting at Colonial Kitchen. Rex Wilson family and Ray Curl visits. Paris Illinois dinner guests of the Magill family. and Washington state Palouse Hills wheatland noted as top producing. It also notes a highway crash toll with about four Americans dying each hour and 150 injured.
Alberta Brady conducts the first nursing care class at the Christian Nursing Home on Friday October 23 from 3 30 to 4 30 pm. A follow up session Friday October 380 at the same time will cover bathing the patient body massage and bed making. Attendees listed include Effie Rodgers Freda Morgan Gladys Buser Mary Bracken Ethel Fraker Marie Sweitzer Edith Beal Esther Haley Irene Heleine Peggy Lou Morris Alberta Brady and Charity Downs.
The Zion unit gathered at Betty Francis home on October 20 with Edith Tingley presiding. Norma Seidel led the highway safety lesson and Edith Tingley with Violet Miller demonstrated color wise planning in living room design. A silent auction and refreshments followed. next meeting November 17 at 11 30 with Wabash unit as guests.
Mrs T J Trogdon of Paris Illinois will address the W C S at Marshall Methodist church on Thursday Nov 5 at 7 30 pm. She serves on the national board of United Church Women and is active in church work and civic groups including the American Cancer Society and Disciples of Christ.
The North Center Community Club hosts a masquerade party on Friday October 30 at the school. Prizes include best rabbit imitation a bride and groom impersonation and largest family with cakes and cash awards. Menu features sandwiches pumpkin pie doughnuts cider and coffee. The Harmetones of Martinsville provide entertainment. Everyone is welcome.
Bonnie Jean Hubbard and A2c Jack Wesley Taylor united in marriage at the First Methodist Church in Marshall with Rev. William A. Palmer officiating. Attendants, music, and reception detailed. couple to reside in Lockbourne Ohio after a wedding trip.
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