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Newspaper

Plainfield Messenger

Location

Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1921

Page

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Governors Conference Highlights Indiana Institutions Farm Units

Governor McCray led a statewide conference at Greencastle’s Indiana State Farm with representatives from Indiana Boys' School and other state institutions. Speakers covered institution gardening, dehydration of foods, and dairy and pork production while advocating cooperation and economy to lower maintenance costs. The next meeting was set for New Castle at Village Hospitals.

Indiana Boys’ School McCray Indiana State Farm Greencastle C. A. M.gonnagle C. St. Rodshire E. C. Welke John B. Vial C. R. Grimes C. E. Talkington George F. Edenhauer Central Hospital For Insane Mr. Baldwin Prof. Green Purdue University A. R. Grimes Gov. McCray Supt. Talkington State Farm Hosicts New Castle

Marriage Licenses Issued in Indianapolis Area

Marriage licenses granted include James C. S. Nightingale to Goldie Fay Cummins in Indianapolis Indiana Russell W. Wiley of Lebanon to Delia M. Dugan of Brownsburg Indiana Herman Walter Foutton of Indianapolis Indiana R R 2 to Norma Ellen Ennis of Brownsburg Indiana.

James C. S. Nightingale Indianapolis Ind Goldie Fay Cummins Russell W. Wiley Lebanon Delia M. Dugan Brownsburg Herman Walter Foughton Norma Ellen Ennis

Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Kindness

We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during Helen’s illness and death. Special thanks to the Displaced Company? and others for flowers deco the grave singers flower girls and those who furnished automobiles and services around Mes. Romond Bayliss and daughters Lucile and Velma for their consulting words.

Helen Raction Company Frank Martin Deco Gall Ba ‘S Ev. Meridith I.om. Tiedgoes Fortheir Dia Mr Rushton Mes Romond Bayliss Lucile Velma Tin

Notice to Farmers on Crop Insurance Options

Farmers urged to insure crops including wheat corn oats and meadow against loss. C M Havens offers insurance of all kinds and invites inquiries for protection against risks and damages.

C. M. Havens

Girls Entertain Mothers at Junior High Luncheon

The domestic science class at a junior high school hosted mothers with a luncheon on Tuesday at 1:30 PM. Ruth Atkinson led as hostess, with Mary Aletha Harrison and Marcia Dena Rushton among the helpers, and Miss Carroll praised for her guidance.

Domestic Science Ruth Atkinson Mary Aletha Harrison Marcia Dena Rushton Edith White Dessie Duffey Nellie Wright Angel Charlotte Russe Miss Carroll

Convention at Plainfield 1922 in Hendricks County

Plainfield sent many delegates to the Hendricks County Sunday Schools convention in Brownsburg for a profitable two day session. Speakers included Ed Jackson secretary of state and Rev Miller. A resolution urged 100 delegates to Lafayette June 14 to 16 with Lafayette offering space for four thousand delegates.

Plainfield Hendricks County Brownsburg Ed Jackson Miller Young Peoples Piersol Children’s M. C. Tunison Lafayette Crawfordsville Jonathan Lowe County Federation Randolph W. H. Hedges G. G. Cumberworth W. J. Duke George Jessup Orla Jordan Charles Symons Charles Tucker J. M. Griffin Thelma and Orrel Negus

Church Announcements for Sunday Services and Events

The service schedule lists Sunday School at 9 30 A M with the lesson Bible Teachings About Work. Worship at 10 30 A M titled The Bread of Life by Mrs Watson. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 P M in charge of the Social Committee. Evening program at 7 30 P M titled The Bible Newspaper featuring Lois Mona and Marcia Dene Rushton with minister C Q O Watson.

Bread of Life The Bible Newspaper Lois Mona Marcia Dene Rushton C. Q O. Watson

Heavenly Helen Bayliss Remembered in Tranquil Plainfield Obituary

The Plainfield community mourns Helen Mabel Bayliss born October 20 1901 who died April 7 after a long illness. She grew up in Clayton and Cartersburg, graduated from Claytons township high school in 1919, confessed faith in 1917, and leaves parents Raymond and Maud Bayliss and sisters Anna Lucile and Velma J. May the family find strength in faith as they remember her gentle, loving nature and Christian life.

Plainfield Helen Mabel Bayliss Helen Raymond Maud Bayliss Clayton Cartersburg ML Ok Tlelen Township Anna Lucile Velma J

Kreider Wins Second in District Oratorical Contest

Julia Kreider of Plainfield High School placed second in the Hendricks county district oratorical contest held in Terre Haute last Friday evening. Her score was very close to the winner's, and Plainfield congratulates Kreider and Katherine Hiatt who placed second in the county voice contest.

Julia Kreider Plainfield High School Hendricks County Terre Haute Miss Kreider Plainfield Katherine Hiatt

Civil Cases and Venue Changes in Indiana Docket

Multiple court actions listed with changes of venue in Morgan Marion and other counties. Key matters include Sferuzzi administrator vs railroad company, Johnson vs Chaplain quieting title, Lemuel Lelson vs Warneg, Meadows next friend vs Levey Printing Co Marion venue change, Brisbin vs Foundry Co, and Bence vs Scearce quiet title.

Joseph Sferuzzi Sebastiano Digiorigo Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Marion County Thomas H. Bence George W. Scearce

Probate notices appointing administrators and estates

Edward P Richardson sues George Kenzel in probate to appoint an administrator. John H Kerr named administrator of the estate of Thornton T Gorham deceased with a $15000 bond and Republic Casualty Co. of Pittsburgh Pa as surety.

Edward P. Richardson George Kenzel John H. Kerr Thornton T. Gorham Bond Republic Casualty Co Pittsburgh

Young Peoples' Program At Christian Church

An excellent audience heard the special program at the Christian church Sunday evening. Miss Emma Almond spoke on South America, Miss Ferol Harrison on Tibet, and Miss Florence Caldwell on Africa, delivering information with force. Next Sunday Rev. Mead A. Kelsey will present a stereopticon lecture on Near East conditions. the public is invited.

Christian Church Emma Almond South America Ferol Harrison Tibet Florence Caldwell Africa Mead A. Kelsey Near East

Senior class plays set for April performances

Clayton High School backs two shows with "Prayer Books and Playing Cards" on Friday night April 22 and "Deacon Dubbs" tomorrow evening April 15. Amo High School plans "The Time of His Life" for April 28 by its seniors.

Clayton High School Deacon Dubbs Amo High School

Evening church schedule and lecture on Near East conditions

9 30 A M Bible School with W J Duke superintendent followed by 11 00 A M Morning worship and Lord s Supper devotional sermon on The Holy Spirit as a Helper. 6 30 P M Christian Endeavor led by Miss Caroline Johnson on How Does Christ Wish His Day to be Spent. 7 30 P M Rev Mead A Kelsey to give stereopticon lecture on Near East conditions. 7 30 P M Prayer praise and Bible study on the Gospel of Luke. Ai Ii Hedges minister extends cordial welcome.

Bible School W. J. Duke Christian Endeavor Caroline Johnson Mead A. Kelsey Near East Hedges

Sabbath School and Evening Sermons Promote Special Meetings

The schedule invites attendance at Sabbath School with special features, morning theme The Heating Rebuke, and an evening study Christ the World's Light. A. L. Meridith, minister, notes a cottage prayer meeting next Monday evening and a series beginning May 8 to encourage friend attendance.

Jesus of Nazareth A. L. Meridith

Baptist Church Sunday Services Outline

Sunday School at 9 50 A M with A P Barlow as superintendent. Morning sermon at 10 30 on The Price of Power. 6 00 P M B Y P U. 7 30 P M Evening sermon on Men of Faith first in a series. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 P M. Attendance invitation from S L Essick.

Baptist A. P. Barlow Men of Faith S. L. Essick

Vaughns Erect New Plumbing and Heating Shop

M. E. Vaughn and Son are building a new one story plumbing and heating shop on South Vine Street. The concrete block structure measures 22 by 80 feet and should be ready for occupancy by July 1.

M. E. Vaughn and Son South Vine Street

Social function hosted by N. C. T. in Indianapolis

Mr. and Mrs. G. T. White attended a social function given by the N. C. T. organization in Indianapolis Saturday evening.

G. T. White N. C. T. Organization Indianapolis

Junior Operetta Receives Warm Reception at School

The Junior class presented Bulbul to a crowded audience last Thursday. Credit is given to Mrs Hampton and assistants for training. Principal cast included Marcus Dixon Katherine Hiatt Myron Heringlake Geraldine Calbert Julia Kreider Harold Cumberworth Harold Bowman Mayer Dickson. Chorus members listed along with the high school orchestra and contributing staff.

Geraldine Calbert Julia Kreider Harold Cumberworth Harold Bowman Mayer Dickson Nina Vaughn Marie Atwood Katherine Arnold Josephine Tucker Hilda Black Vera Griffin Earl Herring James Morrison Edwin Light Lowell Negus Miss Negus Miss Carroll

Three Presidents Appeal for China Famine Aid

President Harding ex-President Wilson and ex-President Taft unite in a historic appeal for China famine relief. Harding renews the call, Taft serves on the American committee for China Famine Fund, with Thomas W. Lamont as chairman. Wilson urges citizens to respond despite the hardship of giving.

United States Harding Wilson Taft America China White House East Warding American Committee For China Famine Fund Thomas W. Lamont New York

What You Spend One Day Help China Famine Victims

Appeal urging readers to donate to the China Famine Fund through the Bible House New York City. It stresses 5,000,000 victims need aid before June and that $1 saves one life per month by supporting relief efforts via the national and focal treasurers.

Focal China Famine Fund Bible House New York City

County Meeting of Eastern Star Held in Plainfield

A Hendricks county Eastern Star meeting will convene at the Masonic Temple in Plainfield on Thursday evening April 21. Competitive initiatory work features two teams from north Brownsburg North Salem Pittsboro and south Clayton Danville Plainfield with offices assigned to each chapter. Local members are urged to attend and welcome visitors.

Orders of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Plainfield Brownsburg North Salem Pittsboro Clayton Danville Ruth Martha Adah Electa Sentinel Warder Esther Marshal Hendricks County Eastern Star

Home Economics Club Meets at Bly Home

The Home Economics Department met at Mrs. Ralph Bly’s home on Friday afternoon April 8. Mrs. O W Negus discussed Cornell Reading Courses and the April Pictorial on Balanced Menu Making. Mrs. Robert Harrison presented Pictures Hanging and framing ideas. Pineapple jello and chocolate cake were served. Civics group plans to meet April 20 at Mrs. Gossett’s home with Mrs. Gossett and Mrs. Ernest Heringlake hosting.

Ralph Bly O. W. Negus Cornell Robert Harrison Civics Department D. W. Gossett Gossett Ernest Heringlake

P. H. S. Alumni Market At Farmers Supply Next Saturday

P. H. S. Alumni Association holds a market at Farmers Supply Company starting at 10 A. M. next Saturday. Buy home made cakes and pies, candy, butter, chickens, cottage cheese and other tasty items.

P. H. S. Alumni Association Farmers’ Supply Company

Lad Consumes Strychnine Tablets Sickens One Year Old

Joseph Pike, one year old son of Mr and Mrs L L Pike, fell critically ill Sunday after eating strychnine tablets. Parents found the pills missing, he grew drowsy then spasmodic, two doctors treated him for hours, he improved and said he does not want more pills.

Joseph L. L. Pike Hin

Indiana Governor Calls Statewide Aid for Famine Crisis

Governor Warren T. McCray urges Indiana to support Near East Relief and China Famine Fund appeals. At a March 25 Indianapolis meeting, April 24 to May 7 was set as a humanitarian service period to inform churches schools lodges clubs and communities about starvation in China Armenia and other stricken nations.

China Armenia Indiana Joint Committee of the Near East Relief China Famine Fund Indianapolis

Card of Thanks for Gladys Bales Death

We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy kindness and floral offerings at the death of our wife and mother Gladys Bales. Thanks to Mrs Wirl Os born Rev Hedges pianist and singers and undertaker Mr Rushton Jewel H Bales and Children.

Gladys Bales Wirl Osborn Hedges Rushton Jewel H. Bales

Notice to P H S Alumni Dues Collection

Members of the P H S Alumni Association unable to meet this week may pay annual dues to Mrs H K Raper. Elizabeth Pike, Secretary.

P. H. S. Alumni Association H. K.raper Elizabeth Pike

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Mickie Wek Omer Wy Jotad Pathe What. Anoth Christian Vaughns Orders OF Eastern Star Lad Warren T. McCray
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