Commencement Eve at Plainfield High School
Dr. Lowther of Chicago will deliver the commencement address at the Friends Church this evening. The Metropolitan Trio of Indianapolis will provide music. A class of thirteen graduates will receive diplomas. Rev. Hargrave they spoke on God’s call guiding individuals from Noah to Moses and modern figures, urging students to let God be the motive power in life.
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Dr. Lowther
Chicago
Friends
Lowther
Friends Church
Metropolitan Trio
Indianapolis
Plainfield High School
Supt
A. D. Johnson
Prin. Phillips
Isaiah
Jehovah
Hargraves
Noah
Abraham
God
Moses
Shaftesbury
David Livingstone
Scotland
April Melodrama and School Work Highlighted
The article notes Mr. Johnson teaching mathematics and managing schools for four years, Mrs. Hampton's first year as high school music supervisor with international study, and Mrs. Swindler's English class work including student individuality and discussions. It praises Miss Barker for Latin and art, Miss DeWeese for the commercial department, and outlines Rowe and Gregg shorthand and typing teaching along with bookkeeping and arithmetic.
Hotel Proprietor Dies After Prolonged Illness
F Henry Ross aged 48 died at St. Vincent's Hospital Indianapolis Friday night after cancer of the liver. He had operated in February and never recovered. He and wife Myrtle Carnes moved to South Bend then to Indianapolis to run the Hendricks Hotel. Burial was at Maple Hill cemetery. Survived by widow, daughter Bernice, three sisters Mrs Quinn Dayton, Mrs Griener Columbus Grove, and Mrs A R McCarthy Canton, Ohio. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. with ministers Sweeney and Essick and special music.
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F. Henry Ross
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Indianapolis
Mr. Ross
Lima
Ohio
Myrtle Carnes
South Bend
Hendricks
Ross
Christian Church
Edwin S. Sweeney
S. L. Essick
Emmett Bly
Orla Jordan
Maple Hill Cemetery
Myrtle Ross
Bernice
Margaret Quinn
Dayton
Mary E. Griener
Columbus Grove
A. R. McCarthy
Canton
Sylvester
Brand
Lafayette
Church Announces Sunday Services and Finance Drive
Invitations go out for Sunday school at 9 30 a m Special services at 10 30 a m with two lay members speaking Alicia Cope will discuss Taking Advantages of Our Opportunity and B W Anderson will speak on Accomplishing Our Task Preparatory to the financial drive set for April 25 to May 2 Evening service at 730 with a sermon by the pastor titled Lessons in Proportion Music by the orchestra.
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Alicia Cope
B. W. Anderson
Three Bible School and Sermon Topics Outlined
Edwin S. Sweeney leads the Bible school at 9 30 with Warren J. Duke as superintendent Morning services follow at 10 30 The morning discourse is The Three Schools of the Bible and Their Purpose Evening services begin at 7 30 with a discourse on Conditions of Discipleship.
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Edwins. Sweeney
Warren J. Duke
Three Schools of the Bible
Franchise League Reviews Merger at Library Meeting
At the Franchise League gathering in the library on Tuesday afternoon reports from the State Convention were presented by Mrs. J. Jamison Miss Emma Hiss and Mrs. J. B. Prewitt. A merger with the Woman Voters organization was discussed but postponed due to light attendance. A larger turnout is urged for the next session to decide the matter.
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Franchise League
J. ©. Jamison
Emma Hiss
J. B. Prewitt
Club Guests Attend Meeting With Members
The gathering included members and three guests Mrs. Paul Johnson of Danville Mrs. Chester Miller and Mrs. Walter Witty, joining the club event.
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Paul Johnson
Danville
Chester Miller
Walter Witty
Obituary for John Harvey Practiced Community Service
John Harvey born January 22 1840 in Parke County Indiana died April 12 1920 at Plainfield after a life of service. He married Maury Ann Hunt October 30 1861 and had four children William Thereza Albert and Alva with ten grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. He moved to Hendricks County 1845 farm near Pecksburg then Plainfield in 1882 retiring in 1912. He upheld Quaker values aiding community and spiritual life until his death.
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John Harvey
Nathan
Ruth Harvey
Parke County
Indiana
Hendricks County
Pecksburg
Maury Ann Hunt
Caleb
Therra Hunt
Society of Friends
William
Thereza
California
Albert
Alva
Lydia Bales
Plainfield
John W Bray Dies at 86 in Ben Davis Community
John W Bray died at his home in Ben Davis on a Saturday at age 86. His funeral was held Tuesday at the Methodist Church conducted by Rev. W S Hargrave, with burial at Maple Hill cemetery.
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John W. Bray
Ben Davis
W. S. Hargrave
Methodist Church
Maple Hill Cemetery
Town orders cleanup of ashes and debris by May 1
All streets sidewalks ditches drains and other public grounds within Plainfield corporate limits must be cleared of ashes tin cans and rubbish by May 1. Order of Town Board. Ralph Bly Clerk.
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Town of
Plainfield
Ralph Bly
Krebs Regains Speech After Stroke Paralyzing Vocal Cords
Guy Krebs recovers speech after eight days of inability following a vocal cord paralysis stroke. He has recovered from tonsillitis and can return to his place of business.
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Guy Krebs
Eastern Star Stated Meeting Tonight April 21
The Order of the Eastern Star holds a stated meeting this evening. The Chapter opens at 7 o clock and will adjourn in time for members to attend the commencement program. W. M.
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Order of the Eastern Star
W. M
Naomi Rebekah Lodge Meets For Social Hour
The Naomi Rebekah Lodge gathered Thursday evening for regular business followed by a social. Refreshments included ice cream and cake served to members.
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Naomi Rebekah Lodge
U S Widens German Relief Efforts in Ruhr and Saxony
Berlin reports severe privations among children and nursing mothers in the Ruhr valley Saxony and Silesia prompting the American Friends relief committees to expand operations to 740000 women and children in fifty cities Alfred Settergood and Harold Evins of Philadelphia say the organization feeds 36000 children in the city and more elsewhere.
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Berlin
Ruhr Valley
Saxony
Silesia
American Society of Friends’ Relief Committees For
Germany
Alfred Settergood
Harold Evins
Philadelphia
Letters From Galif Describe LA Studio Tours
Lowell Prewitt recalls LA experiences visiting major studios like Brunton and Universal City, meeting stars such as Mary Pickford, Dempsey, and Fairbanks. He describes Easter services at Eagle Rock, a dramatic sunrise on a large cross atop a mountain, and a tense Mt. Wilson drive with sheer drops and narrow turns.
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Lowell Prewitt
Los Angeles
Cal
Golden State
Mr. Prewitt
Big
Moving Picture Studios
Verl Smith
Annette Kellerman Co
Mary Pickford
Jack Dempsey
Douglas Fairbanks
Universal City
Eagle Rock
Mt. Wilson
Bear
Guernsey Cattle Association Meeting Planned at Plainfield Library
A meeting to organize the Guernsey Cattle Association will be held at the Plainfield library on Tuesday evening April 27 at 7 30 p m. All interested parties are urged to attend to promote Hendricks County in the Guernsey world.
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Eta Guernsey Cattle Association
Plainfield Library
Hendricks County
Guernsey
Farmers' Federation Seeks Binder Twine Needs
Notice to farmers from the Farmers' Federation asking members to send to the Secretary, N. St. Parsons, the amount of binder twine needed for harvest. Phone 286-2. a Secretary.
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Farmers’ Federation
N. St. Parsons
For Sale T7 room house on 4 acre lot with fruit trees
Real estate notice offers a 4 acre ground with a neat house in a good location. Price is reasonable. Inquiries directed to Ruby M. Vestal in Plainfield.
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Ruby M. Vestal
Plainfield
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Thiirteen
Dawson Price
Bruce Wilson
Florence Cauldwell
Sylvia Cooper
Helen Bradford
Paul Barlow
Trene Petty
Lucile Dickson
Theodore Hornaday
Dorothy Carter
Masonic Temple
Miss Cope
Phillips
Scott
Citizens of Tomorrow
Johnson
Coises
St. Vincents Hospital
Mickie
Ussen Asre
Ole Tors Nou
Three Arts
Mesdames Sanders
Havens, Bridges, Spears
Pike
Chester Pike
John S. Moore
John, Bray
Krebs
U. S
Galif
Guernsey Cattle Assn
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