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Newspaper

Plainfield Messenger

Location

Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1922

Page

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Lecture for County Teachers Saturday

William Bethke and educational director from LaSalle Extension University Chicago will address Henry County Teachers next Saturday December 9 at 1 15 o clock pm at the court house assembly on the subject Developing the Executive Mind. It is expected full membership will be present. Bethke is a former president of the Executive Club of Chicago and organizer and first director of Colorado Legislative Reference Bureau.

William ‘Bethke LaSalle Extension University Chicago Ill Henry County Bethke Executive

M E Wonans Bible Glass Bazaar Dec 9

The M E Women’s Bible Class hosts its annual Christmas bazaar on December 9 at the Masonic Store Room. Lunch starts at noon with soups hot dogs pie and coffee. supper features chicken sandwich baked beans sweet potatoes mashed potatoes perfection salad pie and coffee. Four booths will offer needlework novelties and candy and bazaar articles go on sale at noon. Public invited.

M. Ei. Women’s Bible Masonic

Fruit Growers Short Course Set for Purdue University

Indiana fruit growers are invited to a practical one week course at Purdue University from December 11 to 15. Attendees include those with young orchards and plans to plant more trees. The program targets both farm owners and commercial orchards with worthwhile, hands on information.

Indiana Purdue University

Valley Mills Defeats West Newton In Tight Township Rivalry

Valley Mills edged West Newton 22 to 17 in a packed Valley Mills community house Friday. Lawrence Parsons coaches Valley Mills, Claude Stokesberry now leads West Newton, previous game also ended 22 to 17 in favor of West Newton. Valley Mills next faces Mooresville on Friday.

Tee Valley West Neward Valley Mills West Newton Claude. Stokesberry Lawrence Parsons Valley Mooresville

Smith Hornaday Dies at 86 in Danville

Smith M. Hornaday born December 20 1835 near Plainfield Hendricks county died December 1 1922 at age 86 years 11 months 10 days He was a longtime Hendricks county farmer later living in Plainfield and Danville He married Ruth Ann Martin in 1860 and had eight children The funeral was at Mrs James L Clark Danville conducted by Rev Verle Blair and burial at irons cemetery near Cartersburg

Smith M. Hornaday Ezekiel Mary Hornaday Plainfield Hendricks County Ruth Ann Martin Rochester Ind Mary Ellen John J. ‘Babbitt Indianapolis Charles P. Tansey Elmer E. Hornaday Martin Hornaday Grant Hornaday James L. Clark Frank E. Guthrie Danville Smith Hornaday Verle Blair Iron’s ‘Cemetery Cartersburg

Aged Morgan County Man Dies After Illness

Elijah Smith aged 93 years and 9 months lifelong resident of Hall Morgan county died last week at his Hall home after a brief illness following pneumonia. He was buried at Hall on Wednesday.

Elijah Smith Hall Morgan

The Plumb Line for the Building of Modern Society

Bible School at 9 30 a m with B W Anderson as superintendent. Worship at 10 30 a m. Christian Endeavor at 6 p m led by Madge Heringlake. Evening worship at 7 p m Pastor Herbert Huffman preaches on The Plumb Line for the Building of Modern Society. Wednesday is Church night with Supper at 6 p m and Associate members class at 7 p m. Junior Christian Endeavor and Quaker round table also listed.

Bible B.W. Anderson Christian Endeavor Madge Heringlake Building of Modern Society Quaker Round Table Children’s Story Hour General Assembly Herbert Huffman

Revival Meetings At Local Church This Week

Sunday services begin at 9 30 with Fred Cale bert as superintendent A gain noted at twenty four in Sunday School attendance Preaching at 10 80 Tropic The Ideal Home Epworth League at 6 Evening worship 7 Topic Who Is to Blame Revival meetings open with a strong crowd Last week was the revival's first night Next week topics include Ten Reasons Why I Became a Christian Who has Sinned Sowing and Reaping The Awakening Call Self Condemned No service Saturday night Everyone is invited to attend and participate in the evenings events Matters of vital concern will be discussed nightly

Fred Calebert Tropic Epworth League

Nazarene Church Revival Services Start November 12

Bible School at 9 30 a m with Warren Drake and William Guyer as superintendents morning devotion at 10 30 and evening revival services at 7 30 p m begin Sunday November 12 on Vine Street across from Junior High School. The Good Samaritan and The Light That Failed are scheduled subjects.

Bible School Warren Drake Good Samaritan A.D. McMurray William Guyer

Plainfield Lodge 653 elects officers in stated meeting

At a Plainfield Lodge No. 653 F. and A. M. stated meeting Tuesday evening officers chosen include Emmet Stewart Worshipful Master Fay Jackson Senior Warden R McCullough Junior Warden Dr E Cooper Treasurer Ray Grimes Secretary Guy Krebs Senior Deacon Frank Owens Junior Deacon Horace L Hanna Trustee Will Dalton Tyler with overholding trustees Chester G. Pike and Emil B. Mills named.

Plainfield Lodge Emmet Stewart Ter Fay Jackson R.&. McCullough Dr.e. Cooper Ray, Grimes Guy Krebs Frank Owens Horace L. ‘Hanna Will Dalton Tyler Lodge Chester G. Pike Emil B. Mills

Attention Sought for Fred Okeley Ill at St Vincent

Fred Okeley formerly of Cartersburg now Indianapolis is seriously ill at St Vincent's Hospital. Any attention such as watching over him at night will be appreciated.

Fred Okeley Cartersburg Indianapolis St. Vincent's Hospital

Notice to Masons at Hall of Plainfield Lodge No. 653

The Hall of Plainfield Lodge No. 653 F and A M announces B A degree work on Tuesday evening December 12 at 8 o clock. All members are requested to attend. George Benjamin W M Ray Grimes Secretary.

Plainfield Lodge Geo. Benjamin W. M. Ray Grimes Sec

Information Wanted Henry Bauman Location Sought

Information concerning the whereabouts of Henry Bauman formerly of Bridgeport is wanted. It is a matter of importance. Telephone Messenge office.

Henry Bauman Bridgeport Messenge

Monrovia Beats P. H. S in Close Local Showdown

Plainfield fell 22 21 to Monrovia in a thriller at the local court. Monrovia trailed 17 7 at halftime but rallied with key scores. P. H. S. defense faltered late as Monrovia surged to victory. Center Grove visits Friday with alumni Sohn Griffin coaching. business men versus farmers curtain raiser expected to be strong.

Plainfield MonrOvia Franklin Kinsey Morrison _ Dorsett Pike Tudor Copeland Re Brown R. Jackson Blunk Morrison Kinsey Horton Tudor Brown H. Jackson D. Copeland R. Jackson Dorsett Reed Butler Center Grove Grove P. H. Ss Sohn Griffin Horace Ballard Robert Bly Ralph Bly Albert Ashton Dr. Stafford

Danville and Plainfield Chapters Host Holiday Meeting

Danville Chapter invites Plainfield Chapter members to a Friday evening gathering in Danville to honor guest Will Grow past worthy patron of Danville Chapter and now Most Worthy Grand Patron of the General Grand Chapter. Guests urged to arrive at 8 o clock.

Danville Plainfield

Legion Commander to Speak at English Opera House

Col Owsley national commander of the American Legion will speak Sunday afternoon at English's Opera House under the auspices of the Y M C A. He will discuss subjects related to better citizenship. Doors open at 3 o'clock.

Owsley The American Legion Will

Feature of Christmas Spirit and Father Christmas Protagonist

Readable fragments describe the Christmas spirit as generosity and personify it as Father Christmas or a similar figure who moves discreetly from house to house delivering gifts. The tone suggests a whimsical, folkloric tradition in the season.

Rupert

Annual Rabbit Supper Draws Community and Laughter

The Rebekah Lodge and I O O F Lodge hosted their annual rabbit supper serving eighty five to ninety rabbits with sweet potatoes pickles celery buns gravy pie and coffee. Entertainment included a play Why I Joined the Rebekahs by Mrs Henry Barlow Mrs Alva Cable Mrs Rex Jackson and Mrs Ray Grimes plus Puritan drill and seasonable tableaux featuring lodge members.

Rebekah ‘Lodge C. F. Lodge Rebekahs Henry Barlow Alva Cable Rex Jackson Ray Grimes

Bible Thoughts for the Week

Daily biblical reflections with verses from Psalms and Proverbs. Topics include pleasant places inheriting God’s portion, righteous leadership and public rejoicing, Almighty arm and justice, trusting God with heart and path guidance, and the need to furnish fuel to keep fire and strife alive.

Also Mentioned on This Page

M. E. Wonan Bible Glass Bazaar Fruit Growers Course Mickie ONT MILLS Irons Morgan County Methodist Episcopal J. A. Gardner the Nazarene Church A.M Sigeman Avon High School Miss. Edwards Edith Burin Jean Misch Miss Christie Stilesville Avon New Augusta Donald McCalment Eria Kringle Charlie Havens Jesse Moore Charlie Jesse Sousa John Vestal Frank Stringer
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