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Newspaper

Plainfield Messenger

Location

Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1921

Page

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Plainfield High to Hold Baccalaureate and Commencement

The Plainfield High School baccalaureate sermon will be preached by Rev. W. O. Trueblood on April 24 at the Friends church. The class of graduates includes prominent seniors and commencement exercises are set for April 28 with J. A. Stump as speaker and the Montani orchestra performing. Class night is April 25 at the Junior High and the alumni banquet is April 30 at the Masonic Temple.

Plainfield High School W. O. Trueplood Friends’ Church Lotus Quartette J. A. Stump Montani William Jamison Hobson Rees Ferol Harrison Clarice Barker Frank Spear Margaret Brown Elmer Jarvis Joseph Hagee Fred Osborn Lola Tucker Euelah Overton Harold Smith Marguerite Masten Harleen Cooper Philip Hiss Whitson Stewart Olive Charles Frances Garriott Ruth Admire Hildon Calbert Florence Caldwell Lowell Parson Tressie Reeves Geraldine Gibbs Raymond Phillips

Indiana Divorce Rates Probe Sparks Reform Talk

The text argues Indiana divo rce statistics label the state a haven for free lovers. It notes 54 Indiana counties exceed Japan's divorce rate, with 600 other counties in 40 states matching Japan. The piece urges moral guidance, home life revival, and better school training before marriage.

Indiana International Reform Bureau Japan United States

For Sale Mixed Hay 4 or 5 Tons A W Hurin

For sale 4 or 5 tons of good mixed hay offered by A W Hurin. Phone 281-21. 16-21.

A. W. Hurin

Clayton Play Successful at Clayton High School

Deacon Dubbs the rural comedy drama by Clayton high school senior class played last Friday night. The show drew a full house and cleared about ninety dollars with standing room over thirty. Cast included Frank Wills Lorin Richardson Reynolds Hubbard Virgil Franklin John Farber Nathalie Edmonson Mildred Bray Mary Morrison Lena Skaggs. coaching by Wendell Stephenson and Mrs Hollingsworth.

Deacon Dubbs Clayton High School Frank Wills Lorin Richardson Reynolds Hubbard Virgil Franklin John Farber Nathalie Ed

Former Local Resident Isabel Hole Dies at Mt. Comfort

Isabel Hole, 82, formerly of Bridgeport, died at Mt. Comfort. Funeral held at Bridgeport Friends' church, conducted by Rev. John MacMillan. Survived by two sons Will and Allen D., and daughter Myra Macbeth. Numerous locals attended the service from Bridgeport area.

Isabel Hole Bridgeport Mt. Comfort Bridgeport Friends’ Church John MacMillan Hole Will Thomas R. Brown Allen D Earlham College Myra Macbeth Isaac Palmer J. P. Cope William Chandler Co. M. Hobbs Carrie Alice Mills Calvin Stanley W. A. Rushton Lily Hiss Jane Doan Townsend Cope

Clubs Meet for Debates and Socials This Week

The Friday Club gathered at Mrs. B C Vestal's home on Friday afternoon while the Thursday Club held its luncheon at Mrs. Edgar Shepherd's residence. The Washington Township Civics Club met at Mrs. Glidewell's Thursday with 35 members attending and a debate on whether women spend too much time on household duties. Refreshments followed.

B. C. Vestal Edgar Shepherd Washington Township Minma Huron Jelma Tudor Almira Roller Mary Roark J. C. Jamison Iva Inman Three Arts Department Guest Masefield Yeats

Country schools celebrate close of term festivities

Country schools marked the end of the term with events. No 1 school under Miss Mary Hagee enjoyed a noon spread. Black Rock patrons held an evening entertainment with music and two dialogues by the Hoosier Club. Clair Sellars taught Black Rock last term. Town grades hosted a Dutch luncheon at Friday noon.

No. 1 Mary Hagee Black Rock Emusic Black Rock Hoosier Club Clair Sellars

Naomi Rebekah Lodge Confers Degree on Charles A Moore

The Naomi Rebekah Lodge conferred the degree on Charles A Moore last Thursday evening. The drill by the team under F A Moore was performed according to Hoyle. The lodge will meet this evening at 7 30 o clock and good attendance is desired.

Naomi Rebekah Charles A. Moore F. A. Moore Hoyle

Church Announcements Outline Sunday School and Worship

The pastor announces 9:30 A M Sunday school with a call to punctual enthusiasm and 10:30 A M worship on Lessons in Proportion. The C E will be dismissed for a baccalaureate service. Upcoming character building services are May 1 7:30 P M The Home as Character Builder May 15 7:30 P M The School as Character Builder May 29 7:30 P M The Church as Character Builder.

B. W. Anderson C. E Co. O. Watson

Methodist Church Weekend Services and Centenary Event Announcement

The notice outlines Sabbath school aims at 9 30 and 10 30 preaching on Eternal Blessings. Evening worship is canceled to attend the Friends' church baccalaureate. A Centenary meeting Thursday at 7 30 features speakers Ptevs. Ford Danville Abbott Ben Davis and Dr Switzer. Rev A L Muireredith, Pastor.

Friends’ Church Ford Danville Abbott Ben Davis Switzer A. L. Muieredith

Observance of Children's Week Signals Church Activities

The message outlines a church schedule with 9:30 A.M. Bible school led by Warren J. Duke, a 10:30 A.M. sermon on The Rights of the Child, 6:30 P.M. Christian Endeavor with Emma Almond guest, and a Wednesday 7:30 P.M. mid week service. The evening service is skipped next Sunday due to a baccalaureate at Friends' church.

Bible School Warren J. Duke Emma Almond Friends’ Church W. H. Hedges

Penny social at M. E. church parlor May 2

Notice invites all church and Sunday school members to a penny social at the M E church parlor on Monday May 2 with supper from 6 30 to 7 30 and entertainment to follow.

M. E

Doctor Bridges Returns To Hospital After Setback

Dr. A P W Bridges has not shown expected improvement and has been readmitted to Methodist hospital where he underwent a prior operation a few months ago.

A. P. W. Bridges Methodist Hospital

Life Saving Stamps Help Famine Victims

American Committee for China Famine Fund reports sales reaching thousands of dollars in the first month. More than 10,000,000 stamps have been issued, about 3 cents each, aiming to raise $300,000 for Chinese famine relief. Efforts span all states with volunteers from missions, schools, churches and clubs promoting stamp purchases for letters and packages.

American Committee For China Famine Fund China Woman’s Foreign Missionary Societies Y. M Y. W Boards of Education China Famine Fund Committee Bible Tlouse New York

Stamp Drive Aims To Surpass Community Quota

A call to buy ten stamps at 30 cents each to exceed the local stamp quota. Stamps available from the China Famine Fund Committee or China Famine Fund at Bible House, New York City.

China Famine Fund Committee China Famine Fund Bible House New York City

Poetic reflections on being and becoming

A compact verse muses on identity and potential. It contrasts could be with are and has been with might have been, noting transformation over time and the paradox of becoming what one was. The piece hints at shifts in status and the fleeting nature of certainty.

Clean-Up Day Proposal Encourages Town Restoration

A suggestion urges a town clean-up and painting drive with school pupils and local clubs, proposing a one week or extended event. The paper invites cooperation from property owners and citizens to restore the town’s former appearance.

Prayer Books and Playing Cards Senior Glass Play

Plainfield High School seniors present a three act farce titled Prayer Books and Playing Cards at the opera house on Friday April 22 at 8 pm. The cast features seven boys and six girls with a plot involving Ebenezer Goodly a anatomy professor amid a raid and disguises as a bishop and a lunatic aiding the comedy.

Plainfield Opera House Ebenezer Goodly Jones Ballarat

Dyer and Dale v Sheets and the Sheets case on note

Divorce action Amy Duckworth and George P Duckworth filed in court. Remaining suits include Hamilton v Hollowell on account and Nash et al v Hadley et al in a quiet title action.

John H. Dyer Robert A. Dale Samuel H. Sheets Amy Duckworth George P. Duckworth Robert C. Hamilton Robert T. Hollowell William J. Nash Simon T. Hadley

Bayliss Administrators and Guardians Named in Probate

Robert H. Bayliss named administrator of the Francis W. Bayliss estate with a $100 bond while Ernest C. Dorsett is appointed guardian for minor Charles D. Benbow with an $1,800 bond. George W. Brill and Thomas H. Summers with Doris F. Hurst act as bondsmen.

Robert H. Bayliss Francis W. Bayliss Bond Geo. W. Brill Ernest C. Dorsett Charles D. Benbow Joyce R. Benbow Thos. H. Summers Doris F. Hurst

Property transfers involving Danville residents and others

Lee FE Lukins of Danville transfers to Marian L Langton of Danville. Charles Verburg of Danville R2 to Daisy Grubbs of Danville R2 No 2. Frederick D Kersey of Fillmore transfers to Sarah A Wood of Hadley. Avery L Lee of Indianapolis transfers to Ver lina A Ellis of Pittsboro.

Lee FE. Lukins Danville Marian L. Langton Charles Verburg R. R Daisy Grubbs Frederick D. Kersey Fillmore Sarah A. Wood Hadley Avery L. Lee Indianapolis Verlina A. Ellis Pittsboro

Notice to P. H. S. Alumni Dues Payable to Mrs Raper

Members of the P. H. S. Alumni Association who cannot meet this week to pay the annual dues are asked to pay them to Mrs. H. K. Raper. Elizabeth Pike, Sec.

H. K. Raper Elizabeth Pikre

Local Social Notes From Cartersburg and Nearby

Lunsford of Brazil visited his aunt Mrs. Gans. Mrs. Chamness Riggan and Powers visited Mrs. Tomlinson. Mrs. Benbow attended a relative’s funeral at Boswall. A daughter Mary Jane born to Mr. and Mrs. James McCormack on April 15. Mrs. Cox visiting sister Mrs. Lon McClure at Clayton. Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Guy Wood visited Mrs. James Wood. Earl Wood and Nancy Stephenson married in Indianapolis last Wednesday. It was a surprise, but the groom paid the penalty.

Mont Lunsford Brazil William Gans Mary Benbow Boswall James McCormack Mary Jane Maude Cox Lon McClure Clayton John Wood Guy Wood Pecksburg James Wood Earl Wood Nancy Stephenson Indianapolis

Two Auto Accidents Reported In Same Day

William Richards suffered multiple fractures and injuries after his wagon was hit on South Center Street by a car whose Indianapolis driver, Koonfield, said bright lights blinded him. Richards is improving at Long Hospital. In Belleville Horace Hayden’s nine year old daughter was struck by Clarence Worrel’s auto while crossing near a hay wagon, receiving several fractured ribs but resting comfortably now.

William Richards South Center Street Koonfield Indianapolis Richards Long Hospital Richard Horace Hayden Belleville Clarence Worrel

Kelsey Jr. Called to Holyoke by Father’s Illness

Mead A. Kelsey III left Sunday night for Holyoke Colorado where his father Asa Kelsey has fallen ill. A later letter said the elder Kelsey’s health was rapidly failing and requested his son bring him home while travel was possible. He had spent the winter with his son and had recently returned to Holyoke.

Mead A. Kelsey Holyoke Colorado Asa Kelsey Mr. Kelsey

Symons Hardware Demonstrates Wonder Washing Machine

J. M. Griffin showcased the Wonder washing machine for Symons Hardware Co to a large crowd on Tuesday afternoon. Delbert Vaughn won the prize but, as a recent bridegroom, was shy about claiming it. organizers reassure the prize will “all come out in the wash.”

J. M. Griffin Symons Hardware Co Delbert Vaughn Delbert Symons

Baptist Church to Elect Two Trustees at May Meeting

A called business meeting of Baptist church members will be held at the church on Wednesday evening May 4 to elect two trustees. Clerk Mrs A P Barlow.

The Baptist Church A. P. Barlow

Eastern Star to Host Hendricks Chapters at Masonic Temple

Tonight the local Order of the Eastern Star invites Hendricks county chapters to the Masonic Temple. Two competitive teams will confer the degrees in the event.

Order of the Eastern Star Hendricks County Masonic Temple

Clayton Commencement Address Planned by Jesse Eschbach

Jesse EB Eschbach will deliver the commencement address at Clayton High School on the evening of May 3. The baccalaureate sermon is set for Sunday evening May 1, reflecting the usual senior year observances.

Jesse EB. Eschbach Clayton High School

Tonsil Operations At City Hospital

Two tonsil enucleations were performed by Dr. Cooper with Dr. Stafford assisting in recent days. Miss Mildred Scherer from near Monrovia had an operation last Thursday and is now back in school. Miss Bell Harvey of Bridgeport was operated on Tuesday morning and is recovering well.

Cooper Stafford Mildred Scherer Monrovia Bell Harvey Bridgeport

Mrs Maria Brown Visits Vine Street Home Guests

Mrs Maria Brown, currently staying with Mr and Mrs R W Swearengin on Vine Street, spent a few days at her own home this week.

Maria Brown R. W. Swearengin Vine Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. C. Trueblood Friends Church Mickie Jolli Snow Pan LO Logal Rebekah Methodist Church Christian Pat P. H Cartersbucurg Jennie Chamness Anna Riggan Blanche Powers Floran Tomlinson Hayden Girl Asa Kelsey III Baptist Business Meeting C. E. S. Tonight
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