Community notices and visiting relatives in Marshall area
The column lists numerous visits and greetings from Vienna Illinois to Marshall Indiana and surrounding towns. Residents include Letha Fawley Hill. Ruth Macke. Doyle Howard family. Virgil Macke. Paul Thornsburg. Claude Beaty funeral attendees. Phyllis Gard. Timmy and Timmy's entry to Eastern University. and many others visiting relatives, attending weddings and reunions, or returning from trips to Phoenix, Joliet, and Gainsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letha Fawley Hill
Vienna
Minois
William Litkert
Ruth_ “Macke
Terre Haute
Doyle Howard
Danny
Gilbert Stagnech
Barbara and
Chery
Gary
Indiana
Michael Hedges
Vietnam
Fort Devon
Boston
Massachusetts
Dallas
Shawner
Phyllis
Edrickson_Hall
Virgil Macke
Charleston
Timmy
Eastern University
Omar Blankenship
J. Jakway
Jakway
Otho Schegil
Clay City
James Loudermilk
Urbana
Lawrence Zimmerly
Charles Zimmerly
Ed Zimmerly
Gene Zimmerly
Crown Point
Paul Manhart
Merriville
Allen Kile
Ola Dutcher
Claude Fox
Lindel Barns
Phoenix
Arizona
Paul Wyrick
West Terre Haute
Walter Spencer
Debbie
Vickie English
Paris
Marshall Sturday
Fred Freisinger
Upland
California
Fenton Macke
Emmit Johnson
Joy Barrett
Gerald Gray
Hutsonville
Doris Gentry
Harry Tingley
Wekend
William Baker
Champaign
J. R. Hornbrook
W. E. Moore
Newton, Minots
Warren LeFever
Indianapolis
Earl] LeFever
Dean Findley
Flora
Clinois
Harry Findley
Robert Langlois
Petersburg
Virginia
Zion and Emmanuel Churches Weekly Schedule and Notices
Zion and Emmanuel churches publish their weekly schedule including services Sunday September 14 with Sunday School and prayer meetings led by Vernice Tingley and Ralph Hawker, a September 16 evening prayer meeting, a September 18 Ladies Aid at the parsonage, plus local sales and help wanted notices from Yoder's Cafe and various items for sale and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion
Wm. Tingley
Vernice Tingley
Zion Church
Ralph Hawker
Zion Ladies Aid
Five Points Notes on Services and Visits
Gary Hall will be guest minister Sunday morning and evening. Jan Clingenpeel remains ill and cannot preach. A large crowd attended Cecile and George Church’s gale day event. They plan to move to Martinsville. Many local residents attended the 4 H barbecue at Martinsville fire station. The text records visits by several families from Illinois and Indiana to local residents and shopping in Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Hall
Jan Clingenpeel
Cecile and George
Martinsville
Denzil Connelly
Michigan
Florence Connelly
Bill Wilson
Homewood
Illinois
Harvey Wilson
Delmar Hills
Harrisburg
Cecile
George Church
Jerry Irwin
Blum
Charleston
Dick Evans
Retha
Jean
Lillie Wilhoit
Terre Haute
Congregational Church Weekly Schedule and Events
The Congregational Church lists a 9:80 Sunday school, 10:30 morning worship with the sermon The Giant with Little Hands on September 16 at 2:00 pm. Tuesday Women’s Fellowship meets with Mrs Willella Morton and co-hostess Mrs Fred Boyll. Dr Harry Wann speaks on In Spite of Depersonalization and Discontent. Wednesday 7:00 pm choir practice at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Fellowship
Willella Morton
Fred Boyll
Harry Wann
Memorial Christian Church Service Schedule
Memorial Christian Church at 702 Sycamore Street Marshall lists Bible school Sunday 9:30 a.m. Morning worship 10:30 a.m. Evening worship 7:30 p.m. Dorcas workers meet 7:00 p.m. Tuesday. Mid week prayer service 7:80 p.m. Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Sundday
Dorcas Workers
Trinity Methodist Church Services Listed
Leonard Martz minister leads Sunday school at 9 30 fellowship at 6 30 evening evangelistic service at 7 30 prayer and Bible study at 7 30 youth and adult choir rehearsal at 6 45 details suggest weekly schedule for Trinity Methodist Church.
Crane Watson Wedding Announcement
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crane announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Alice to Robert E. Watson son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Watson of Westfield. Wedding set for October 19 at 2 00 p m at Westfield Baptist Church with invitations extended to friends and relatives. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Crane of Marshall.
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Jack Crane
Mary Alice
Robert E. Watson
Clarence Watson
Westfield
Westfield Baptist Church
John Crane
Marshall
Marshall Class Room Teachers Union activity in 1969 70
The Marshall Association of Class room Teachers Union active in the school system affiliates with Illinois Education and the National Education Association. Meetings are set for November December February March and May. Miriam Kallas serves as president with an executive committee guiding welfare salary and finances. Building representatives are chosen and members attend Board of Education meetings. The orientation was Aug 25 with Dr Harry Merigis of Eastern Illinois University as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Association of
Illinois Education
National Education Association
Marshall Association
Miriam Kallas
Board of Education
Harry Merigis
Faculty For
Eastern Illinois University
Miriam Kaliss
Robert Morris
David Enkoff
Orthello Stephen
Clark County Museum Dedication Details and Finances
The Clark County Museum dedication took place on Sunday September 7 with Wilfred S hawn as emcee. Rev Dean Austin led the invocation and music was supplied by a Westfield quartet and a Marshall trio. Dr George Mitchell noted the society's objectives while Hubert Ferris land and Hubert Richey reported on finances. Total contributions reached 8180.12 with 7840.89 invested in restoration leaving 289.28 in balance. The contractor announced plastering progress and remaining work could cost 4000 to 5000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Wilfred Shawn
Dean Austin
United Methodist Church
Martinsville
Westfield
Marshall
George Mitchell
McCann
the Historical Society
Huber Richey
Creek
Wilfred Shaw
Fidelis Class Meeting Reports Devotion and Elections
The Fidelis Class of the Baptist Church met at Evelyn Milam's home on September 4 at 2 30 pm. Alpha Morgan led the session with devotion, Rosalie Ryan read the secretary treasurer report, and an officer election was held for the coming year. The next meeting will be at Phyllis Bennett's home in December with date to be announced. A film projector fund drive was announced and guests were served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelis
The
Baptist Church
Evelyn Milam
Alpha Morgan
Rosalie Ryan
Phyllis Bennett
Ruth Weaund
Morgan
Ruth Wound
Ardith Perry
Libby Wells
Leah Mae Guthrie
Joan Emmett
Alberta Siverly
Doris Baker
Geneva Evans
Alexander Reunion 1969 Honors Ancestry at Paris Park
The 45th Alexander family reunion gathered August 31 at Paris Twin Lakes Park with 135 relatives and friends. Anna Shotwell was named oldest attendee, Rhonda Kintz youngest, and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ormiston noted as the family from farthest distance. Four births and one death were reported plus two marriages Leon Alexander and Dorothy Mitchell and Janice Rae Thompson and Gail Curry. Officers carried over for 1970 with plans for next year led by Charles Alexander and Roselin Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Paris Twin Lakes Park
Anna Shotwell
West Union
Mary Thompson
Grace
Charles Alexander
Rosely Thompson
Rhonda Kintz
Kenneth Ormiston
Joseph O’connell
Chicago
Leon Alexander
Decatur
William E. Marvin
Janice Rae Curry
Martha Mohler
Anril van Dill
Tracey Higeinboth
Holly Sue
Lori van Hautin
Dorothy Mitchell
Janice Rae Thompson
Gail Curry
Gael Curry
Bernard van Haut
Lyle Hefner
Marlin Seeley
Philip McKimmey
Anthony Alexander
iRoselin Thompson
Cunningham Reunion At Lincoln Trail Park Draws Wide Cousin Attendance
Nineteen Cunningham cousins and families gathered at Lincoln Trail State Park on Sunday September 7 for a family reunion. Les Hible led a noon blessing followed by a dinner with many relatives from Lenhart Jordan Waltz Brosman Kelley and Cunningham lineages. They shared old photos and memories of Possum Ridge days, ending with a sense of pride in their extended clan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunningham
Lincoln Trail State Park
Les Hible
Herbert Lenhart
Harry Lenhart
Downe Lenhart
Opal Jordan
Guy Cunningham
Georgetown
Margaret. White
Danville
Claude Cunningham
Denver
Colorado
Nina Brosman
Jennie
John Waltz
Lennie
Eugene ‘Setzer
Paris
Reba Bennett
Jim
Terre Haute
Joye Marshall
Billings
Montana
Ruth Brosman
Bill Cunningham
Layle Cunningham
Daisy Kelley
Theron Kelley
Deloris
David
Wesley Kelley
Lee Kelley
Betty Dean Hills
Martinsville
Wanda- Jee Veach
Alan
Otto
Jerry Brosman
Janet
Edne Cunningham
John L. Amacher
Ray Raigner
Clifford Raisner
Charles Cunningham, Jr
Marshall
Possum Ridge
Morgan Silver Anniversary Observed by Family and Friends
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Morgan Jr. celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary with a Wednesday observance on September 3. The couple received well wishes from their sons David in South Carolina and Gary in Vietnam and hosted relatives and friends from Terre Haute Indiana who attended and brought gifts.
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Glenn Morgan Jr
Mwore
David
South Carolina
Gary
Vietnam
Creta Burns
Jerry
Alfred Morgan
Olen Collier
Ovie Draper
Glenn Morgan Sr
Begsie
Lil Perkins
Gene Morgan
Dont Morgan
James Morgan
Terre Haute
Chester Morgan
Wayne D. Clapp
John Hasten
Ray Ferris
Jo Carr
Mark
Harold Turner
Dean Martin
Gene
Brian Burns
Cooper Chapel Homecoming Sets September 14 Program
Cooper Chapel Church hosts its annual homecoming on Sunday September 14. Sunday school begins 9 30 with worship at 10 30 and a basket dinner at noon. An afternoon program starts at 2 00 featuring a guest speaker and special singing. Everyone is invited. A preacher and a cop will tell you the truth but not an attorney.
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Cooper Chapel Church
Miss Janet Venatta Receives Doctor of Elementary Education
Janet Ruth Venatta daughter of Rev Leo B Venatta and Mrs Venatta earned a Doctor of Elementary Education from the University of Indiana with a major in elementary curriculum and minors in history and counseling She holds a B S from Eastern Illinois University and a masters from Eastern Indiana University She resides at 418 North Calvert Street Muncie Indiana and teaches at Ball State University
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Janet Ruth Venatta
Leo B. Venatta
Marshall High School
University of Indiana
Eastern Ilinois University
Collier Barber Shop Opens in West Union Arbuckle Building
The Collier Barber Shop in West Union has opened in the Arbuckle building on Route 1. Hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Collier
Arbuckle
Let Him Do It In One Town
Citizens debate abolishing the city council and police force and handing control to a single leader who attempts to run the town. A speaker quips that it takes a crook to catch a crook, a sentiment echoed by attorneys.
Marshall Police Chief Calls for Radar Use to Save Cops
The Marshall Chief of Police urged immediate adoption of radar enforcement to reduce on duty injuries and fatalities among officers. Advocates say radar can deter dangerous speeding and improve roadside safety nationwide.
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Marshall
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Russell_ Harrison
Robinson
John Holmes
Portersville
David Holmes
Susie Hedges
Spee
Michael O. Hedges
Gainsville
Florida
Ragan Hedges
Virgil Rhoads
Geneva Lamb
Betty
Dixon, Ilinois
Richard Pohnannsen
Woodstock
Thelma Lamb
Roy Cropp
Lester Veach
David Cropp
Kermit Hinkle
Huntsville
Alabama
Louis Siverly
Howard Shonk
Cathleen Shonk
Don Shonk
James Edward Wilt
Joliet, TL
Jerry Tarble
Detroit
Wylie Nickle
Martin Tarble
John
Clora Weaver
Roy Becker
Alice Finkbiner
Amy Finkbiner
Don Barrett
Lawrencevill
James Craig
Mary Barrett
Len Volk
Mike
Stillman-Volk
Casey
Emmitt Johnson
Aeyee
Yoder
Emmanuel
Dale Schaefer
M. Emmanuél
Wil. Appliance Sale & Service
Ma. Ellott
Betty Kunce
Mabel Fowler
West York
Iinois
Ps7
Delmar Athey, Casey
Til
Sat
Duroc
Poland
Spots
Chester
Yorks
G. B. Wilholt
Congregational Church
Trinty Methodist Church
Leonard Martz
Minster
Marshall Association OF Tclassrooers Union
Harold Imle
Mr. and
Nira
Ira Murphy
Lester Alexander
Hurley van Houtin
Opal Higginbotham
Family Wall
Irs
Cooper Chapel
Plum ST. Marshall
Paul Behner
Claypool Bros
Main St
Neoma Flowers
Martinsvole
Kirsten
Optometrist
Marshall, Ill
Grimes Jonathan
Newman
Apple House
Collier Barber Shop
Cook County
Morris Evans Paddick
Cedar Street
Tinois
Oak St
Black Top Road
Pine St
Quinn N
Burton Broker
Dairy Queen
North Michigan Ave
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