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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
4
Rural district and small town educators face a dire pay squeeze as urban salaries rise drawing teachers away. The piece argues rural districts should raise pay but not to city levels, noting lower living costs in smaller communities and widespread shortages.
Miss Edith Johnson guest of Miss Harleen Cooper at school Monday. Junior poetess Marguerite Masten praised. Florence Caldwell spoke. juniors sang. seniors praised. Senior class now leads Purple and White era. pledges responsibility to underclassmen. Junior play April 30 tickets on sale April 21. Lost rubber ball reported. return to Mr. Phillips. 1919 1920 athletic report totals show receipts and disbursements. secretary treasurer Mager Dickson.
Fragmented notes describe the class of 22 and seniors nearing remembrance as juniors work through routines. The text is garbled but centers on youthful students and school memory.
A restrained view persists as officials discuss what counts as a reasonable increase. Critics argue the plan underestimates impact while authorities defend a gradual approach to growth and change.
Thieves stole nine barrels of aged whiskey and 150 cases valued at 81 500 from Thomas McCarthy wholesale liquor, 608 North Wells street. Police suspect two automobile trucks were used to remove the liquor.
A fragmentary line suggests a statement about juniors aiming to surpass prior junior classes. No other readable facts or names are present to identify place, date, or events.
The Freshman Domestic Science class showcased a three day exhibit with a final cooking lesson on Wednesday. They baked peach pies from peaches on display and displayed Latin posters by the freshmen, assisted by Miss Barker. The Algebra class Sec II invites visits Thursday or Friday to hear Mr Johnson imitate the students.
At J W Dicks on South Center street the Senior class hosted P H S faculty with a gold and black decorated home. A four course dinner was served by the Senior lassies followed by games stories and songs. James Stephens presented a library lamp to the superintendent, Mr Johnson replied.
In Hendricks County Indiana a complaint to quiet title lists many defendants including Levi Jessup Jemima Jessup James T Downard Mary A Downard Augustus Stelting Milinda Jane Stelton William Briggs Sarah Briggs Margaret Francies Martha Briggs Savannah Briggs Charles Briggs Horton Briggs David Faucett Charles Wilson Mary R Mendenhall Junius C Mendenhall Elizabeth Mendenhall and others nonresidents of Indiana. The suit targets Lot 4 in Block 3 Original Town of Plainfield. Defendants are summoned to appear by May 27 1920 term of Hendricks Circuit Court in Danville Indiana or risk judgment in their absence.
The undersigned executors Albert Harvey and Alva Harvey appointed by the Hendricks County Circuit Court judge announce administration of John Harvey late of Hendricks County Indiana deceased. The estate is believed solvent. Dated April 17 1920. Executors.
Indiana Hendricks Circuit Court March Term 1920 No 10478 Minnie M Salmon v Lexi Jessup et al dated April 5 1920 complaint filed with clerk of circuit court and affidavit showing diligent inquiry into defendants residences in the above cause.
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