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Newspaper

Plainfield Messenger

Location

Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1922

Page

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Two Plainfield High Girls Win First Honors in Hendricks Contest

Edith White taught by Helen Baldock won first place in piano with Mozart Fantasia in D minor at the Hendricks County High School Oratorical and Musical Contest in Danville. Mary Marley, under Chester Drake, took first in violin playing Loreley with Baldock as accompanist.

Edith White Helen Baldock Danville White Plainfield High School Miss White Mary Marley Chester Drake Harris Loreley Miss Baldock Miss Marley

Mooresville Clubs Host Bay View and Visitor Groups

The Bay View Club of Mooresville hosted the Likely Club, Woman’s Club and the Art Club on Friday at Mrs. Claude White’s home. Elizabeth Scruggs sang solos, Kate Milner Rabb of Indianapolis spoke on “Remances of Indiana,” and a Metropolitan School of Music student performed two dances. Refreshments of orange ice, angel food cake and punch followed.

Bay View Club Mooresville Likely Woman’s Club Claude White Elizabeth Scruggs Indiana Kate Milner Rabb Indianapolis Metropolitan School of Music

WEW Pastor Called to Plainfield M E Church

The Rev J A Gardener of the Northern Indiana conference has accepted the pastorate of Plainfield Methodist Episcopal Church. He lives in Tipton County and is endorsed as 100 percent efficient by Dr Switzer and Dr Davis district superintendent. He will preach here next Sunday.

J. A. Gardener Plainfield Methodist Episcopal Church Gardener Northern Indiana Tipton County Switzer Davis

Farmers Federation of Guilford Plans Spring Meeting

The Guilford Township Farmers Federation invites all farmers and families to attend the next meeting on April 12 at 7 30. The program features an Agricultural Spelling Bee, a talk by Brick Mills on current events, and social refreshments, with emphasis on education and advancement in farming.

Farmers’ Federation of Guilford Township Brick” Mills

Shirley seeks renomination for Hendricks County Assessor

Statement dated April 6, 1922 by Robert M Shirley of Danville Indiana outlining candidacy for County Assessor. He notes the office fosters fair taxation of tangible and intangible property, claims the office has been self supporting, added about 300000 to the tax duplicate, and that the annual salary is 1350. He emphasizes economy, transparency, and asks voters for support at the May primary.

Danville Ind Hendricks County Robert M. Shirley

County S. S. Convention Here April 7 and 8

The county Sunday School convention is set for April 7 and 8 in Plainfield. Rev. W. O. Trueblood of Indianapolis will deliver the Friday address and E. T. Albertson will speak Saturday on "Are Your Cylinders Hitting?" Tickets are 50 cents and attendees get a plate. Dinner served by town ladies' aid societies. lunch at Friends church cafeteria style.

Plainfield W. O. Trueblood Indianapolis E. T. Albertson Variou Ladies' Aid Societies Friends Church

Daylong Conference Schedule With Devotionals and Talks

Readings and activities listed for a conference include devotional sessions at 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm with welcome and responses led by F D Johnston Mrs Jonathan Rigdon and E T Albertson. Saturday features adult sessions treasurer's report departmental conferences and various reports and addresses by E T Albertson Rev Willard Trueblood and others. The program closes with an evening address Are Your Cylinders All Hitting by E H Albertson and a banquet at six.

Mrs Fred Armbruster Dies In Bucyrus Ohio

Mrs Fred Armbruster died at her Bucyrus Ohio home Monday. Her mother Mrs A M Negus and brother O W Negus left immediately for Bucyrus.

Fred Armbruster Bucyrus Ohio A.M. Negus O. W. Negus

Library notes observe Indiana Library Week in April

The Plainfield Public Library marks Indiana Library Week April 23 89 with notices to follow. Children’s Story Hour is set for Saturday afternoon at 2 30 in the assembly room.

Plainfield Indiana Assembly Room

Templeton Pupils Buy Piano For Grade Building

Templeton pupils installed a piano at the grade building on Monday. The pupils paid for the instrument with funds they raised and anticipate covering the remaining payment when due.

Templeton

Music Memory Contest Held Among Local Pupils

The primary test of the Music Memory contest took place last Friday among local school pupils. Winners advance to the County Contest in Danville on April 14, with high school team members Dana Martin Olive Winstead Ione Carraway and alternates Everett Hume Roger Little and Lowell Stanley. Grade school team includes Juanita Winstead Margaret Stephenson Mary Dooley and Katherine Stafford with an alternate. The Three Arts Department of the Woman's Club awards a $5 prize to the pupil with the highest test grade.

Danville Dana Martin Olive Winstead Ione Carraway Everett Hume Roger Little Lowell Stanley Juanita Winstead Margaret Stephenson Mary Dooley Katherine Stafford Woman’s Club

Orchestra Concert April 20 At Opera House

The high school presents an orchestra concert and entertainment on Thursday April 20 at the opera house. The program includes string ensemble pieces, cornet and violin solos by Miss Fillmore of Indianapolis, orchestra numbers, a playlet Box and Cox by three actors, two song interpretations Too Wild Rose by Cartersburg school children and Mendelssohn Spring Song by P. H. S. girls.

Opera House Miss Fillmore Indianapolis Box Cox

Quiet titles and civil suits in Indiana notes cases

Jefferson W Miles against Levi P Jesup et al seeks quiet title. Tri County Bank of Stilesville faces Claude V Dellen on notes. Anna Doebber sues John Wendling to change venue in Marion County. John E Sedwick sues Edgar Johnson on contract.

Jefferson W. Miles Levi P. Jessup Tri County Bank of Marion Co John E. Sedwick Edgar Johnson

Indiana Lawsuit Guilty Pleas for Juveniles in Petit Larceny

State of Indiana reports Frank Johnson aged 16 and Harold Sharkey aged 15 pled guilty to petit larceny. Each defendant fined one dollar and costs and sentenced to one year at Indiana State Farm. Sentences suspended on good behavior.

State of Indiana Frank Johnson Harold Sharkey Indiana State Farm

Lyons Named Executor for Garvey Estate

Michael W. Lyons has been appointed executor of the estate of Margaret Garvey, deceased. Bond in the sum of $4,000 with Joseph W. Moore and Stephen J. Maloney as sureties thereon.

Michael W. Lyons Margaret Garvey Joseph W. Moore Stephen J. Maloney

Local leaders receive Scottish Rite and Shrine degrees

A large class of candidates from Indianapolis last week awarded the degrees of the Scottish Rite and the Mystic Shrine. A. P. Barlow and Wilbur Elliott were among those honored, with Horace L. Hanna and Dr. C. C. Miller also attending the ceremonies.

A. P. Barlow Wilbur Elliott Indianapolis Horace L. Hanna C. C. Miller Rite

Bridgeport pairs wed as licenses issued in Indiana

Clarence S. Wilson of Bridgeport Indiana weds Dorothy C. Taylor of Bridgeport Indiana. Robert E. Crosby of Ladoga Indiana weds Gussie V. Chitwood of Brownsburg Indiana.

Clarence .S. Wilson Bridgeport Ind Dorothy C. Taylor Bridge

Edwards Seeks Hendricks County Assessor Nomination

In a late start appeal, R L Edwards of Amo Indiana asks voters to investigate his record and consider him for the assessor's nomination subject to the May 2 primary. He urges support from Hendricks County voters.

Hendricks County R. L. Edwards Amo, Ind

Prize baby wins bond for perfect child photograph

Little Betty Jean Tucker dipples as she receives a Victory Bond from Borden Sales Co. for a photo judged most perfect and beautiful. A color reproduction will appear in the People's Home Journal for October and in other magazines and papers in black and white.

Betty Jean Forrest A. Tucker Borden Sales Co People’s Home Journal

Woman Sues Risk Firm Over Fire Loss in Bridgeport

Berna B. Osburn, twice tried and acquitted in arson cases over a Bridgeport house she lived in, files suit in Superior Court seeking 1300 from Firemen’s and Mechanics’ Insurance Co of Indiana for loss of furniture in the blaze.

Berna B. Osburn Bridgeport Firemen’s and Mechanics’ Insurance Co Indiana Indianapolis Star

Carrom Club Meets With Rushton Family

The Carrom Club gathered Tuesday evening with W. A. Rushton and family. Charles Vestal underwent a tonsil operation by Dr. Cooper assisted by Dr. Stafford Wednesday morning. Vestal is recovering as expected. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Spear hosted guests for several tables of cards Wednesday evening. Lieutenant Walch, aide to Major Hickman, visited the Greendale reforms and stayed overnight with Superintendent McGonagle at the Boys' School.

Charles Vestal Cooper Stafford Mr. Vestal Joseph Spear Walch H. B. Hickman Greendale Houses of Reform Mr. Walch McGonagle

Card of Thanks for Mary Elizabeth Stafford

We thank friends and neighbors for acts of kindness after the death of our daughter and sister Mary Elizabeth Stafford. Dr. J O Stafford and family express gratitude for support from community members.

Mary Elizabeth

Road Work Begins on National Road West of Plainfield

Mr. Little, contractor for the winning company, states work starts on the National road west of Plainfield. He adds they have moved in with a corps of workers and will operate from an office in the Citizens Bank building.

Mr. Little Plainfield Citizens Bank

Sugar Grove school to close with patrons dinner

The Sugar Grove Friends School will close on Friday April 7. A dinner will be hosted by patrons and an afternoon program will be held. Teachers Jesse Livezey and Dorothy Edgerton will return to Indiana.

Sugar Grove Jesse Livezey Dorothy Edgerton Indiana

Art Lecture Tonight by William Forsyth at Indiana Exhibit

William Forsyth of Indianapolis lecture on Art in Indiana tonight at the Junior High School exhibition of Indiana artists. About fifteen paintings on display with local works. admission 10 cents. Program includes solos, piano, and a student quartet. Open Saturday and Sunday 2 to 5 with free admission afternoons. pupils and teachers invited Saturday, others Sunday.

Indiana William Forsyth Indianapolis C. M. Calbert A. S. Miles Joseph Archer Street Market Ralph M. Britt H. Davisson Ogunquit Susan M. Ketcham Steele Hasselman

Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Evening Services

The notice lists Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. led by A P Barlow and a 10:30 a.m. preaching service. Evening services are at 6:30 p.m. for preaching and 7:30 p.m. for prayer meeting. A note requests attending all services and announces a time change. S L Essick is the pastor.

S. L. Essick

Friends Church Notices and Service Schedule

At 9 30 a m Bible School led by superintendent B W Anderson. 10 30 a m worship service. 6 p m Christian Endeavor led by Ruth Ballard with a push to enroll new members. 7 p m Wednesday Praise and Prayer. Evening worship at TP M features The Greatest Decision of a Great Military Leader by Pastor Herbert L Huffman.

Bible School B. W. Anderson Church School Christian Endeavor Ruth Ballard

Sunday Services At Methodist Episcopal Church

Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m with a prompt Sunday School habit. Worship follows at 10 30 a m and a preaching service is held at 7 p m.

Market to be held by Cheerful Givers Sunday School

The Cheerful Givers Class of the M E Sunday School will stage a market at the M and M Store on Saturday April 8 selling chickens cakes pies and other baked goods.

M. E

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marcus Dixon Jacks Wendell Dixon Joseph Marley Wew M. E. Church Mickie Federation News Mr. Shirley Adv S. S Trueblood Albertson D. Johnston Jonathan Rigdon Willard Mrs. Ragan Young People’s Conference Miss Farol Harrison Dartpentes L. E Lois Erstreet Adelle Davis Emory Miss Sylvia Miss Jane Farmer Miss Vera Eastin Lawrence Cox Boys Mr. Albertson Miss Farmer EH. T. Albertson Library Notes Ceny Carrom Club W. A. Rushton Friends School Cloess Jr. H. S. Building Baptist Church eAaatgele Bos Herbert L, Huffman Methodist Episcopal
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