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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1959
Page
1
The Clark County bank invites the public to an Open House on Thursday October 1 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM celebrating remodeling. Souvenirs for men women and children will be offered as the institution highlights 102 years of service and growth.
Mrs Harold Newlin and Mrs Arthur Welsh will appear in the current October Farm Journal issue modeling outfits made for them by Simplicity Pattern Co. of New York. Miss Carol Dee Legg, Philadelphia fashion editor, visited both homes in July to select ready to wear pieces. Kranzten Studios of Chicago handled photography at the Welsh and Newlin homes.
Secretary Charles F. Carpentier announces Marshall driver license examination station will operate only on Thursdays and Fridays starting October 1. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Marriage licenses issued to Harry Gray and Bonnie May Young in Indiana and James Cushman Sr. with Mabel Roth in Illinois. George Strack and Sylvia Allen also listed. Laufman Forsythe found a worm inside an egg while candling eggs, about two inches long. Better check eggs before frying.
At the American Legion Home a quarterback meeting will be held Monday September 28 at 8 00 p m with movies of this year s team in action and an important business session Sharon McBride a 1959 Marshall High School graduate attending Sparks College in Shelbyville is taking the Secretarial Course Her parents the John P McBrides have moved back to Shelbyville after living in Marshall for about five years
The Marshall Chamber of Commerce and partners announce a dinner October 7 1959 in Marshall high school cafeteria with speaker Hugh E Muncy executive vice president Illinois Retail Merchants Association. Muncy has radio background and extensive public relations work with education business industry and agriculture groups. Tickets available via Chamber directors and school offices. reservations by October 5.
Siem and Mrs Richard Cornwell of Marshall announce the birth of daughter Kelly Lynn Wednesday at Union Hospital Terre Haute. The baby weighed six pounds thirteen ounces. Parents also include Vernon and Mrs Macey of Martinsville who welcomed a six pound fourteen ounce boy Rod Anthony born September 6 at Union Hospital. Grandparents are Fred and Mrs McCarty and Mr and Mrs John Macey.
A reader complains about paying 3c for each Herald delivered after moving without notifying the newspaper. The fee covered misrouted copies sent to the old address.
Helen I. Brandenburg seeks divorce from Herschel E. Brandenberg in circuit court. The filing marks a new case proceeding in family law.
The Marshal Lions won 47 to 20 over the St Elmo Eagles Friday night in the E J League opener. Coach Gattas praised the defense while noting new backfield personnel and a improving passing attack as they prepare to host the Paris Tigers at 7 30 p m. Probable starting lineup included Forsythe at quarterback and Waller and Ketner in backfield. Officials were Linder Davis and Jochim.
The ceremony at First Christian Church in Robinson united Sharon Louise Baker daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Baker Robinson with Charlies R Smith son of Mr and Mrs Smith in a candlelight service. Clergy and family witnessed the double ring rite followed by a reception at the bride’s parents home. The couple now reside at 505 Chestnut Robinson Illinois.
The Sunshine Club met at the fair ground on Wednesday September 23 for a noon picnic and afternoon program. Members and guests including Bertha Milton Gertie Scott Elizabeth Ferris and Blanche Taylor attended with Mrs Chapman joining the club. The next meeting is planned for October 28 at Gertie Scott’s home.
Twilight Riders Laddie Chub presented their annual horse show at the Marshall fairgrounds on September 20. Winners across multiple classes included La Donna McConchie, Jane Wright, Hugh Fyfe Jr., Homer Mason, Gale Titus, Mary Lou Wright, and Mary Helen Daugherty with judges John Stickler, Harold Cooper, and Luther Maloney.
Charles Myles 76 died at home on Archer Avenue last Thursday evening. Survived by wife Ruth two daughters Mrs Josephine Nagenbuch Jr. of Lockport and Mrs Bernice Litteral of Paris Ill five sons Charles Jr Johnny Richard and William of Marshall Thomas of West Union Ill and one sister and 17 grandchildren. Services Saturday at Marrs Funeral Home with Rev Clyde C Campbell officiating. Burial in Marshall Cemetery. Adam Lichtenberger 91 of rural West Union died Tuesday morning at Union Hospital Terre Haute. Surviving wife Anna three sons Doit Milo and Fred two daughters Mrs Austin Blockinger and Mrs Garnet Elston one brother H C Lichtenberger and three grandchildren. Body at Marrs Funeral Home services Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Rev H J Kemp officiated. Burial in Marshall Cemetery.
New band instruments will be shown at South School on Wednesday September 30 at 7 30 p m. Band director Mr Miller invites parents and 6th grade pupils to view the exhibit and consider joining the new instrumental class. Musical ability tests will help identify suitable players and rental options offer three month trial before further purchase.
Several items were crowded out this week due to limited space and high page count. The column notes we ran short on space and could not include all planned notes.
Miss Florence Bubeck informs the Board of Education about a planned development reading laboratory for Marshall Community Unit junior and senior high schools. The program uses shadowscope reading pace devices, reading films, controlled readers, and pamphlets with regular comprehension checks to raise reading rate and understanding.
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