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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1962
Page
3
Residents and relatives gather for dinners visits and family occasions across Dennison and West Terre Haute including Ham and Taylor households, Holmes and Sweitzer families, and the Ramsey Hooper wedding in West Terre Haute. Notable events include hospital status updates for William Becker and a Labor Day visit by Ben Strohm.
Elder Gaylord Green of Casey John Carpenter and Oscar visited Sunday with Mrs. Lucy Chambers. Mr. Ottis Williams of Darien and family were guests, other calls came from the Williams and Woodford families. guests included John Craig of Gary Indiana and Hershel Cline clan.
Mrs Sharon Switzer visited Mr and Mrs True Thompson Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Hershel Arbuckle were entertained to supper Sunday evening. A list of neighbors and relatives visited and shopped in Terre Haute and nearby towns during the week with several dinners and gatherings noted.
A roundup of visits and gatherings from Marshall Casey Martinsville and Palestine plus a business merger note. The Covered Bridge board elected Mrs Dale Sinclair Martinsville and Judge C A Williams Casey and set the merger to become effective November 1 1962.
Members of the Redbud Girl Scout Council of Illinois voted unanimously to merge with the Sycamore Girl Scout Council at a joint meeting in Terre Haute on September 6. Mrs. Martin Garbe of Mattoon, president of the Redbud Council, said the merger follows two years of study to cut duplicate costs and improve troop service. She was elected first vice president of the new council.
The Westfield Baptist Association met for its two day 100th annual session at Westfield Church. Rev C Campbell was elected moderator. Reports from 22 churches showed gains in membership and mission gifts. A pageant Faith of Our Fathers depicted Elder Isaac McCoy and early church history to about 500 attendees.
A fragment outlines items of interest from Rev. Green and church activities. It notes affiliated churches and the ongoing work within the 59th association, highlighting items of interest from the meetings and relations among congregations.
Tessy Chubbychest, once a mere dishwater blonde, becomes a radio sensation after adopting Drake’s Soft Water Service. The piece notes her rise, the Platinum Blonde persona, and a contact at 405 S. 8th, phone 5677, Marshall, Til.
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