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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1936
Page
1
The budget figures reveal a four year pattern under the Roosevelt administration with receipts over sixteen billions and outlays exceeding thirty-one and a half billions. Deficits approach fifteen billions as hidden taxes rise and regular government costs nearly double from 1935 to 1937. Taxpayers face ongoing financial strain as relief and other non-relief expenses grow.
State Auditor Edward J. Barrett announced a dividend of 10500 dollars to Eagle State Bank Casey depositors in Springfield last week. Additional payments include 14000 to bills payable and 872.20 to preferred creditors.
Clark County Republican Central Committee filled a vacancy on their ticket last week at the Lockard building. John M. Hollenbeck, junior member of Hollenbeck & Hollenbeck, was presented and appointed as the candidate. he accepted and plans a county canvass.
A series of obituaries notes the deaths of Mrs. Will Glenn at 77 in Greenup from heart trouble, Lory F. Weaver at 73 near Dennison, Charles Rhoades at 72 near Martinsville, Sherrie J. English two months, and James McIlrath 75 in Marshall. Survivors include spouses, children, and siblings. funerals were held at Mt Zion, Livingston, Kimlin, and Marshall churches with interments in local cemeteries.
A detailed slate of Republican candidates appears for state and national offices in the upcoming election. The ticket includes Landon and Knox for president and VP, Glenn for US senator, Brooks for governor, Hatzenbuhler for lieutenant governor, Stratton for secretary of state, Bidwell for state auditor, Buck for state treasurer, Hadley for attorney general, McKelvey Pillsbury White for University trustees, Brandon for congressman at large, Luckey for Congress in the 8th district, Hannah for state senator, Strohm Knapp for representative, Wright for circuit clerk, Hollenbeck for state's attorney, and I W Lee for corner.
Saturday September 26 brings a Salvation Army home service appeal with tag boxes in Crawford Clark Jasper and Cumberland counties. Local girls will tag for donations and contributors receive a tag, supporting Salvation Army aid to Illinois needy. Lieut. Col. William Sowers extends thanks and urges ongoing support from the community.
Rev Gerald L K Smith visited his parents in Marshall on Tuesday while en route from Chicago to Indianapolis and New York. He planned a speaking engagement in Indianapolis Saturday night in support of the Lemke third party ticket.
A lightning strike during a rainstorm hit the barn on the Wm. Washburn farm three miles NW of Marshall. The fire destroyed the barn. The farm is owned by Mrs. Ruth Esky of Indianapolis and the building was insured.
New court actions include V. L. Cole versus Roscoe Cornwell with foreclosure action and Frank Hines as administrator for Veterans Affairs versus Russell L. Riley acting as conservator for Albert Draper, both appeals from County Court.
The State convention of the Woman Christian Temperance Union will meet in Casey from October 13 to 16 with a daily program planned and a medal contest on Tuesday night. Governor Landon praised President Roosevelt, sparking a light exchange of compliments between John Hamilton and Jim Farley.
Rev H W Hodgens who preached at the Marall Methodist church has been sent to a new assignment by the Methodist Conference which closed Monday Rev Hodgens has served here since Rev Wilson resigned to become chaplain in the US Army at Ft Sam Houston Texas Other Clark County appointments include J H Owens to Marshall circuit J E McMahon to Martinsville circuit Clarence Skelton to Westfield and D J Powell Dr W D Fairchild of Decatur will again serve as superintendent of the Decatur district which includes Clark County
The Walter Burdick Chapter D A K celebrated 149 years of the Constitution at Mrs Pearl Lee Walshs home on September 17. Activities included a Round Table on The Constitution of the USA led by Miss Fannie Andrews, singing, a memorial for the late Mrs John W Mitchell, and light refreshments. Numerous members and guests attended, with plans for the years work shared by committee chairs and letters from national and state chairmen. Next meeting slated with Mrs Teef Davia1 on Monday October 5 at 2:00 p m.
C Wayland Brooks, Republican gubernatorial nominee for Illinois, will be in Marshall at 1:00 P M next Thursday October 1 to speak at the Pythian Theatre.
The will of R. A. Young late of Casey was probated this week naming his widow Kate C. Young as executrix without bond. He left $1000 to his daughter Mabel Harris and the remainder of the about $4500 estate to his widow.
Mr and Mrs Joe Murphy announce the birth of a son born Sunday. Mr and Mrs Otto Burkybile of Hammond Indiana announce the birth of a twelve pound girl Edith Bernice on September 19.
Mrs Otis Keeler of Springfield said her husband Mr Keeler had an infection in his lower jaw that required an operation in Springfield. He is back at home recovering nicely and will need about three weeks before resuming his duties as assistant state superintendent of schools.
A list of marriage licenses issued to couples from Terre Haute Paris Clinton Clinton Danville and other Indiana towns. Names include William Whitehead and Elien Baugh. Ernie Blanchard and Viola Schaefer. Amos F Sanderson and Gracie Rupp. Earl R Aue and Evelyn Kendall. Samuel George Rogers and Emily Lou Haney. Albert King and Wilma Leach. Robert M Asbury and Wilma Baldwin. Albert R Foster and Lillie M Potter. William K Chambers and Jennie L Heal. Leona Rives and Henry Crabl. Leonard Davenport and Velma Davenport.
A group gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Zenas Murphy in Clarksville for a Sunday fish fry. Attendees included Hazel David Horton Dan Murphy Sally Hite Kansas Illinois J H Tyler Ashmore Illinois Harry Millhouse Maudeline Cora Martin Paris Illinois James Millhouse Raymond Millhouse Eliza Ashley Otto Clatfelter Jane James John Bildred perce son Billy Jr Craison Bernard Maraball Tinos eeerpean work house Martha Cora Murphy Portland Oregon J F Kaufman Jerome Millhouse West Union
Rev and Mrs R S Wheeldon announce Vera Wheeldon's engagement to Kenneth Greves of Terre Haute Indiana with a 2 30 pm ceremony at Pilgrim Holiness church A wedding occurred Sunday afternoon at Woodruff Place Baptist Church Indianapolis Miss Margaret Swern married George W Stone of Charleston Illinois at 3 30 pm The Rev L C Trent officiated with greenery candelabra Harpist Roberta Bland Organist Mary Agnes Helms and singer Marjorie Byrum accompanied The bride wore white satin princess gown with lace jacket and Queen Anne collar The veil cap featured satin petals The bouquet consisted of white roses and gardenias Bridesmaids wore nile green and others in blue and peach Attendants carried yellow roses and wore lace over taffeta The rings were carried in a lily Best man Engd Stark Ushers Ben Constable Leomedic Clellan Reception for eighty at the bride parents home Followed by a motor trip to the South The couple will reside in Indianapolis after September 28 Several Marshall residents attended
Marshall Grade School Parent Teacher Association opened the year with programs themed Fitting The Child For A Modern World. The East Side South Side events include group singing Safety First and talks on The Family Problem The Health of The Child and health songs by fifth graders State President Mrs Johnson spoke. The Marshall elementary Reading Circle meets Friday with Bertha Kammacher and Marie Simpson presenting. The Eastern Illinois high school league meets Sept 29 in Casey to elect officers and discuss inter school activities.
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