Birthday Celebrations Highlight Mrs. L. M. Reece of Walnut Prairie
Mrs. L M Reece celebrated her 78th birthday with a noon dinner for 20 guests including Roby Chaplin and John Reece of Pontiac Earl Woods of Sidell Clarenge Thompson and son Foster Verinthiont John Rockwell of Paris Garnet Elston of Marshall and many Terre Haute residents Gifts and visits followed by a Paradise Lake picnic trip with J L May Shedeker Jennings and Craig families Also relatives gathered for Mrs Mary Umbarger's 68th birthday at Casey and county clerks attended a Lawrenceville convention Readers note weekend activities of local families and teaching Miss Helen Baird visited her parents in Marshall area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Reece
Walnut Prairie
Roby Chaplin
John Reece
Pontiac
Earl Woods
Sidell
Clarenge Thompson
Foster
Verinthiont
Mk Dha
John Rockwell
Paris
David Elston
Garnet
Marshall
Fred Reece
Bert
J. L. May
J.Q. Shedeker
M. Jennings
Russell Craig
W.W. Craig
Paradise Lake
Mattoon
Odd Fellows Old Folks
Effingham
Public sale notices and farm listings in Marshall Illinois
Classified column lists sales and auctions across Marshall area with times on October 1. Items include livestock cattle Guernsey and Jersey cows and breeding ewes, farm implements, furniture, and real estate loans. Also notices for heaters, carpets, lectures, optometry services, and multiple social announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Guernsey
Jersey
Hal H. Kesler
Kesler & Knowles
Quinn
Carpenter Family Hosts Grandson Henry Warren Shawn Birthday
A Thursday afternoon party from four to six was held at Mr and Mrs H G Carpenter to honor their grandson Henry Warren Shawn on his seventh birthday. Guests included Marie Swinford, Mary Ellen Gillespie, Lucille Bradley, Beatrice Findley, Charles Ford, Edgar Morris, Miriam Potter, Willard Potter, William Taylor, Dean Martin, Robert Sisson, Margaret Stepp, Virgil Kallansa, Dwight Huey, Lester Shaffer, Homer Guinnip, Margaret Jennings, Ada Reece, Mary Ford, Eugene Thompson, Eilene Craig, Catherine Sagraves, Marjorie Ann Sagraves, Neva Kelly, Josephine Guinnip, Betty Jane Larrison, Annabelle Coldren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H G. Carpenter
Henry Warren Shawn
Marie Swinford
Mary Ellen Gillespie
Lucille Bradley
Beatrice Findley
Charles Ford
Edgar Morris
Miriam Potter
Willard Potter
William Taylor
Dean Martin
Robert Sisson
Margaret Stepp
Virgil Kallansa
Dwight Huey
Lester Shaffer
Homer Guinnip
Margaret Jennings
Ada Reece
Mary Ford
Eugene Thompson
Eilene Craig
Catherine Sagraves
Marjorie Ann Sagraves
Neva Kelly
Josephine Guinnip
Betty Jane Larrison
Annabelle Coldren
Dinner guests at Coldren residence Sunday
Mr and Mrs Harry Coldren hosted a dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Robert Geisert and daughter Wilma Mr and Mrs Fred Holzwarth Mr and Mrs Otto Sockler of Ernst Mrs Mary Coldren and son Abe and Margarite Imle Mrs Albert Sockler and Mrs Rosa Sockler visited in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Coldren
Robert Geisert
Wilma
Fred Holzwarth
Otto Sockler
Ernst
Mary Coldren
Abe
Marguerite Imle
Albert Sockler
Rosa Sockler
Local residents share visits and moves in area
Mr and Mrs Carl Taubeneck and Mr and Mrs Jay Swern visited Indianapolis Sunday and Monday with relatives. Several families relocate with S Price moving to Terre Haute. Mrs Delia Archer shows slight improvement after illness. Parilee Hurst visits home from the University of Illinois. Julia Parsons and Ethel Hurst visit Indianapolis. Card of Thanks from the family of Mrs Delia Sharkey expresses gratitude to Rev Wilson and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Taubeneck
Jay Swern
Indianapolis
Frank Brosmay
Ted Swern
Kri. S. Price
Ed Haglish
Marshall
Terre Haute
Julia Parsons
Ethel Hurst
Father Wilson
Delia Sharkey
Frost Touches Locality On Monday Night
A light frost visited this locality on Monday night causing no damage. A new walk is planned on the west side of Bond street near Judge Griffith’s residence. Fashions change quickly as styles fade. ulsters were common six months ago but are scarce now. It’s odd to see men hauling coal in heat and watermelons loom large in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond Street
Judge Griffith
Texas
Pomona Visit and Local Notes From Forties Chronicle
Forty years ago Will and Bert Bryan bought hardware from Woodbury at Pomona California a city famed as Goddess of Fruits. Charles Allison and family visit from Chanute Kansas Teddy sports a beard and a long white plug Wm T Lacy from Cloone Parker township sends a 12 inch corn stalk with mature grains praising it for a premium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Bert Bryan
Fmelly
Woodbury
Pomona
California
Charles Allison
Chanute
Kansas
Teddy
Wm. T. Lacy
Cloone
Parker Township
John Sweet Surprised on 31st Birthday by Relatives
Thirty years ago last Wednesday John Sweet turned 31 and friends planned a surprise party. Relatives arrived with baskets and prepared a large dinner as he stayed silent about the plan. Billy Harrold worked as assistant day agent at the Van while Ed Frankenfield took a harvesting layoff. Lizzie Foster and Lulu Deaner visited West Union, Lillian Leseure traveled to Terre Haute for work, Mable Hogue returned from Ashmore with Ida Mitchell visiting briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sweet
Billy Harrold
Ed Frankenfield
Lizzie Foster
Lulu Deaner
West Union
Lillian Leseure
Terre Haute
Charlie Hamill
Mable Hogue
Ashmore
Ida Mitchell
Local notes on births, travel, and public service
Robert Taylor and wife welcome a nine pound daughter born Monday morning. Claude Potts, a Paris player, will move to Columbus Ohio after the season. Sam Baird and Otho Tibbs named policemen for the state fair grounds starting next week. Ben T Baird breaks ground for a new building on East Main Street and plans a double building with an iron front. Mrs EB Brown departs to attend the Illinois Methodist conference in Bloomington. Mrs W Moore and Mrs Geo O Baird will accompany her tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Taylor
Claude Potts
Paris
Columbus
Ohio
Sam Baird
Otho Tibbs
Ben T Baird
J. M Doherty
East Main Street
EB. R. Brown
Bloomington
W. Moore
Geo. O Baird
Huppert brothers open auto garage move as army call comes
Elmer Huppert is called to serve and leaves for the south while Wilbur plans a move to Detroit to work in an auto factory. Edna Stateler wed James Kees, now with the 4th Cavalry at Ft Clark Texas, the couple’s romance beginning in Paris. Dr. Doll sells orchard apples to an Indianapolis firm, 1000 bushels first quality, twice as much inferior fruit. Will Davidson visits his sister and heads to Fort Logan Texas training camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer
Wilbur Huppert
Marshall
Casey
South
Wilbur
Detroit
Edna Stateler
Henry Stateler
San Antonio
Texas
James Kees
4Th Cavalry
Ft Clark
Kees
Paris
Doll
Indianapolis
Will Davidson
Springfield
Clarence Rhoads
Fort Logan
Methodist Rally Day Sunday School and Worship Schedule
Sunday school starts at 9 30 with Rally Day. Dr Forsythe of the Board of Sunday Schools will be with us. Evening worship at 7 30. Address Dr N F Forsythe. Rally program for next week will be announced Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. F. Forsythe
Board of Sunday
Revival Meetings Begin at United Brethren Church
Sipes pastor leads revival services starting Thursday September 21 with daily gatherings at 7 30 p m. Morning Sunday School at 9 30 to 9 45 a m and services at 10 30 a m. Evening prayer meeting 7 30 p m Tuesday and Centenary Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p m. Friendship group also holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Centenary
Christian Endeavor
Friendship
Congregational Service Details for George G. Ross
Morning worship at 10 45 with the theme Does It Make Any Difference What and How We Believe Church school at 9 30 Evening worship at 7 30 with the theme Responsibility Our Share Midweek meeting Wednesday at 7 30 Bible study and prayer session announced
Pastor Preaches The Master in His Place Theme
Christian K. C. Mowery leads Bible school at 9 30 a m with morning worship at 10 45 a m The evening worship begins at 7 30 p m The Junior meets as usual during the morning services with themes The New Birth and The Master in His Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. Mowery
Community church notices outline weekly meetings
The Young Peoples Society meets at 6 30 p m. Mid week service is Wednesday at 7 30 p m with a Bible lesson for next Lord's Day. Ladies Aid gathers Wednesday afternoon at the church. Choir rehearsal Friday at 7 30 p m. An all day service with a basket dinner is planned for October ninth to honor the community's elderly residents.
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The
Young Peoples Society
Ladies Aid
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary Umbarger
Cicero Bussard
John Dow
Pearl Shoot and
Toledo
Roscoe Umbarger
Alma Mayfield
Hettie Briscoe
Russell Umbarger
Westfield
G. C. Cunningham
Roy Swope
Martinsville
Leroy McNary
Lawrenceville
Helen Baird
Tower Hill
Mrs
Ben T. Baird
McHenry
Big 4
Kesler & Knowles, Audts
B. FP. Johnson
Maple Street
Buddy Ferris
Cornie Shaw Farm
Joe Stephens
Moonshine
Adress R. J
Martinville
Cole & Cole Loans
Marshal Silnois
Pythian Theatre
R. ©. Jones
N. 10Th Street
Arcola
Black’s Hotel
Heberling
G. C. Heberling Company
Dept
Til
P. A. Rhoads
Tllinois
Johnson
H. M. Davey & Co
John Cunningham & Son
Williamson
Sam Walter
Lyman Ferguson
Cooper Cox
Fairfield
Vene Allen
Herbert Baker
John Gill
Baby
Vernon Bright
St. Louis
Arthur Walker
Farmersburg
Ind
Charlie Williams
Dave Gideon
Clinton
Field Williamson
Gary
Harry Williamson
Teddy Williamson
Budd Williamson
Catherine Vargas
Lloyd Chvistle
Agnes Miller
Chicago
Harrison Walker
Randolph Ferris
Willis
Billie Williamson
C. O. Highsmith
Ocie Ferris
Lizzie Alexander
Lester McCrory
Rachel Lindley
Vincent Willamson
Geo. Vargas
Catherine Williamson
John Ferguson
Robert Ferguson
Chas. Hudson
Alice Milam
Willard
Sim Keller
Iva Crumlin
Norma Sweitzer
Mildred Sweitzer
Marion
Louie Trollet
Odin
Horace Treadway
Jessie DeMougin
Louise DeMougin
Betty Sears DeMougin
John Lewis DeMougin
Ralph Worman
Clark Pulver
Edwin Peters
Centralia
Fred Pulver
Mary E. Pulver
Livingston
Glenn Sweitzer
Charles A. Sweitzer
Armstrong
Reubin
Wesley Seifert
Evansville
Harold Miller
Ed Fishback
Geneva Miller
Marie Junker
Florence Junker
Dorothy Dean
Inez Berner
Mildred Schaefer
Evelyn Schaefer
Herman Miller
Logan Miller
George Miller
Robert Robinson
Richard Miller
Herbert Miller
Fred Schaefer
Fenton Shirely
Glenn Imle
O. H. Robsom
Prudential Insurance Company
West Baden
Robson
Donna Jean
Fred Stout
Harrisburg
Creal Springs
Richard
William Miller
Reuben and
Mt. Vernon
Walter H. Hutchinson
Alma Lea
Roy M. Goodwin
Herman Fawley
Decatur
Harry Sockler
Dan Fawley
Millikin University
Millikin- McKendree
Lydia English
Perce Cox
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Mr. Cox
Sidney
Fred Berner
D. A. Kroft
Will Buehler
Billy
Vern Finkbiner
Ruth
Dan Finkbiner
Verna
Homer
Ralph
Alfred Junker
Lloyd
Oakland
Lewis Finkbiner
John Buehler
Mr. Buehler
Rev
Ben Buehler
E. A. Lockard
Nellie Lockard
O. R. Jones
B. F. Holscher
B. Reinheimer
Pearl and
Alma
Supt
D. C
T. E. Davis
Indiana
NA Ize
Aetna
Mark Stewart City Fire Insurance
Delia Archer
Mrs. Archer
D T Black
Henry Berner
al Stuempfle
Parilee Hurst
University of Illinois
Virgil Hurst
Corvin Faude
Milwaukee
Wis
J H Davison
Stanley Richards
Findlay, Ohio
J. W. Richards
C. B Morris
New Burnside
Lu Siverly
Don Medsker
Methodist
Howard Leach
United Brethren
I. B. Sipes
Evangelical
L. C E
Emanuel
George G. Ross
Christian
Ginghan
Rayon
Hope Maslin
LeSeure’s Cash Store
D.d.doll & Son
Florence
Marshall, Illinois
Soldier Field
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