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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1969
Page
7
A nostalgic family reunion scene celebrates enduring bonds across generations. The narrative recalls childhood, departed loved ones, and a feast shared as kin gather from distant parts to strengthen the family circle and cherish memories.
The Forsythe reunion gathered at the Marshall fairground on August 31 to mark the 51st wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs John Quinn. Seventy attendees included Forsythe relatives from Paris Libertyville Terre Haute and Evansville with births and a death noted since the last gathering. Keith Wallace the Evansville linked grandson of the Quinns died on June 26.
A 19 year old former Vietnam service member was struck down by a hit and run driver after returning from service a year earlier. The incident prompted police appeals for witnesses and extended memorials by family and community.
The forty first Chapman reunion was held at Casey Park on September 7 with forty four relatives and friends enjoying a plentiful dinner. Attendees included Faye Chapman Homer Shanks Ira Chapman Kenneth Alrey Floyd White Lowell Claude Hurst Clifford Chapman Ferrell Craig Gilbert Chapman Rayhel Dawn Lee Chapman Glen Applegate Lyle Cunningham Alvin Cunningham Verlan Hurst and many others. The group notes the passing of Mertie Shanks this year with Fay Chapman as oldest and Jessica Coleman as youngest present.
U S Department of Agriculture researchers note boil in the pouch frozen foods especially with vegetables offer built in seasoning easy cleanup and reduced cooking odors. The packaging may boost sales though it is unclear if vegetable intake rises. entrees and seafoods in pouches gain popularity for institutional feeding and home use.
The annual homecoming will be held Sunday September 21 with morning services at the usual time a basket dinner at noon and an afternoon program starting at 2 oclock Dale Wilhoit of Collinsville will speak Homemade ice cream and cake were served at a birthday gathering for Darrell Wilhoit with family and neighbors in attendance Neighbors Friendship Club met with nine members and two children present and a church shower was held for Mrs Donald Draper
Home fire protection steps include inspecting aging electrical wiring, choosing flame resistant roofing and materials, and verifying homeowner insurance coverage. Update policy values after renovations or added contents, aim for coverage beyond forty percent of the policy face value, and keep an external list of goods with original purchase prices. Review the policy annually.
The fifth annual Simpson reunion was held September 7 at Lincoln Trail State Park with a large group from Marshall Martinsville Metcalf Arcola Arcola and surrounding areas. It notes two babies born in the past year Rhonda Kintz and Brian Simpson. Larry McNulty of Colorado Springs is listed among attendees.
Advice for early education emphasizing positive talk about school to shape a child’s attitude, reduce fear, and foster enthusiasm. Parents should model calm safety habits, avoid scaring messages, and express optimism to encourage a confident first day at school.
Larry Petterson McNulty died after being struck by a car in Fresno California. Funeral services and interment were held in Colorado Springs with many relatives traveling from Illinois Indiana Michigan California and Colorado to attend. He is survived by parents George and Mary, siblings Judy Dianna James four nieces and three nephews, grandfather John E McNulty, and numerous aunts and uncles.
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