Twilight Alley operetta staged by Plainfield pupils
Twilight Alley an operetta in two acts will be presented by about fifty Plainfield grade school pupils at the opera house on Wednesday evening Dec 20 at 8 oclock. The story follows Dame Needy and her family in The Old Shoe tenement and Lily who helps them. Admission 35 cents with proceeds for a piano fund.
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Plainfield
Opera House
Dame Needy
Meg
Jack
Angelina
Lily
Needy
Spot Cash Store
Nyse Wander Post Legion Supper and Elections
Nyse Wander Post American Legion invites members to a chili supper and smoker at the hall this Thursday at 8 o clock. All members urged to attend. Last Thursday officers elected for the coming year include Commander Harry O. Spear Vice-Commander Frank H Tucker Adjutant Taylor H Johnson Chaplain Dr J C Stafford Historian Delbert Vaughn.
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Nysewander Post
American Legion
Harry O. Spear
Frank H. Tucker
Taylor H. Johnson
J. C. Stafford
Delbert Vaughn
Widow Mrs Hallie Bryant Thanks Klan for Gift
Mrs Hallie Bryant widow of Mead Bryant expresses sincere thanks to the Ku Klux Klan for a gift of 13 dollars and asks The Messenger to convey her appreciation to the donors.
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Hallie Bryant
Mead Bryant
Ku Klux Klan
Old Fiddlers Contest Tonight at Opera House
W. H. Wilson of University Heights Indianapolis will conduct an old fiddlers contest for the American Legion at the opera house this Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Doors open 7:15. Admission 15 and 35 cents. A vaudeville program accompanies the violin showcases. An evening of merriment is assured. see Mailey & Son's Coal Display Act.
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W. H. Wilson
University Heights
Indianapolis
The
American Legion
Opera House
Bazaar Nets $155 From Christmas Sale
The M. E. Woman's Bible class reports over $155 cleared at the Christmas bazaar held last Saturday. They thank all contributors, especially the Masons for room, the Odd Fellows for dishes, and W. A. Rushton for the chairs.
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Masons
Odd Fellows
W. A. Rushton
Christmas Tree Plans Forged For Plainfield Program
Plainfield prepares a community Christmas tree event on Sunday evening December 24 with a 6pm start. An executive committee laid plans for baskets and program roles with Mont Johnson in finance, Robert Stephenson decorating, Chester Drake program, and W A Rushton distribution.
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Plainfield
Mont Johnson
Robert Stephenson
Chester Drake
W. A. Rushton
Local Obituaries Update From Avon And Surrounding Areas
Paul Carter age 25 son of D W Carter of Avon died of heart disease last Wednesday and was buried in Clayton Friday. Nancy Robey aged Marion county resident east of Avon died Tuesday and was buried at Maple Hill cemetery. Edith Wilkins 26 formerly of Avon and daughter of W H Wilkin died Tuesday after long illness and was buried at Maple Hill cemetery. she leaves sisters Helen Mabel and Alice and her parents.
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Paul Carter
D. W. Carter
Avon
Clayton
Nancy Robey
Marion County
Maple Hill
Edith Wilkins
W. H. Wilkin
Bellefountain
Indianapolis
Helen
Mabel
Alice
Iva Inman Takes Over Plainfield Messenger Sole Editor
Danville Gazette notes a crisis at The Plainfield Messenger as Iva Inman, previously editor only, publishes the paper alone. She handled gathering news and ads with no prior mechanical staff and will seek help in the production side. Harry A Inman ends partnership and moves to other work.
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Iva Inman
Plainfield Messenger
Miss Inman
Harry A. Inman
Revival at Methodist Church Promises Insightful Sermons
The Methodist Episcopal Sunday School meets at 9 30 with Fred Cal bert as superintendent and morning worship at 10 30 on topics Making Light of Sacred Things and The Real Disease of the Twentieth Century Church The Epworth League gathers at 6 and evening service at 7 Attendance rises with three additions last Sunday The revival show proceeds without clap trap and next week topics include The Great Question The Great Detective Seven Wonders of the World The Closed Door and Halting Between Two Thoughts.
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Methodist Episcopal
Fred Calbert
Epworth League
Fellow Craft Degree at Hall of Plainfield Lodge
Hall of Plainfield Lodge No. 653 BF. 8& A.M. will hold Fellow Craft degree work Tuesday evening December 19 at 8 o'clock. All members are urged to attend. W M Geo Benjamin and Sscy Ray Grimes note the event.
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Plainfield Lodge
Geo. Benjamin
W. M. Ray Grimes
Ssc
Plainfield Triumph Over Center Grove In Local Showdown
Plainfield defeats Center Grove 43 to 18 on the local floor after a 20 to 7 first half. Morrison and Pike lead Plainfield with 5 and 6 field goals respectively while Shuffle barger and Dorrell pace Center Grove with three each. The Farmers beat business men 4 to 0 as a curtain raiser before P H S heads to Monrovia for a return game tomorrow evening.
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Center Grove
Plainfield Boys
Plainfield
H. Jackson
Morrison
Teeters
Dorrell
Reed Af Butler
Ashton
Herring
Central Indiana Power Co offers stock for sale in Mes senger ad
The Central Indiana Power Co announces in The Messenger the sale of its preferred stock paying 7 percent annually and tax free for the issuer pays taxes on the value. The issue is marketed through regular employer contact with customers, promising broader power supply as new plant on the Wabash river comes online. The company already owns Noblesville Heat Light and Power and Sheridan Water and Light.
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Wabash
The
Central Indiana Power Company
Noblesville Heat, Light and Power Company
Sheridan Water and Light Company
Church of the Nazarene Sunday Schedule and Addresses
The Church of the Nazarene lists services by William Guyer as superintendent with morning devotion at 10 30 a m and an evening service at 7 p m Bible study and cottage prayer meetings are set for Tuesday and Thursday evenings with preaching on Thursday and a Saturday 7 20 p m session All services are on N Vine St opposite the junior high All are invited pastors Gen and Flora Brinkman
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Church of the Nazarene
William Guyer
N. Vine St
Gen
Flora Brinkman
Bible School and Worship Schedule Posted
Friends church announces a 9 30 a m Bible School led by superintendent B W Anderson and a 10 30 a m worship with missionary guests Dr A A Cope Bond and Myra Cope Bond. Evening services include 6 p m Christian Endeavor and 7 20 p m worship with activity hours for youth and children. Pastor Herbert L Huffman extends a cordial welcome.
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Friends
B. W. Anderson
A. A
Myra Cope Bond
British East Africa
Christian Endeavor
Quaker Round Table
Junior Christian Endeavor
Herbert L. Huffman
Library offers two friends books and people in one place
Glen Havermale, principal of Plainfield Senior High, is elected secretary of the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce. He will start duties at the new year while continuing teaching duties, bringing experience and community focus to the office.
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Glen Havermale
Plainfield Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Hovermale
Plainfield
Christmas Eve Services At Local Church
Christian church announces 9 30 a m Bible School with Warren Duke as superintendent followed by 10 80 a m Communion and preaching on A Much-Neg lected Command, then 1 p m Song and preaching on The Christian's Hope. Church ready for all services Dec 24 with special program at night. A D McMurray invites all to worship.
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Christian
Bible School
Warren Duke
Senior class hosts January events and talks
Rev. J. A. Gardner spoke last Wednesday and B. R. Inman spoke this Wednesday. The McCowan Trio will give an entertainment in Plainfield under Senior class auspices on January 9. The Seniors will hold a fair sometime in January.
Winter Apartment Guests and Local Social Notes
Cam by and family host winter visitors in Indianapolis. L Gladden and daughter spent weekend there. Don Burk reports his children have measles. Easterday and wife visited Morgan household and spoke at church. Mrs Chester Fields ill since Thursday. Dr C L Hallam and wife with Furnas visited Suttons. Hallam to California next Wednesday. Sutton returns from Dill borough where he worked summers. Indian apolis visitors Sunday evening.
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Mr. Easterday
Mrs. Morgan
C. L. Hallam
Wilson Furnas
S. S. Sutton
Hallam
California
Hoosier exhibitors shine at Chicago grain and livestock expo
Indiana exhibitors and Purdue University men led the International Livestock Exhibition and International Grain and Hay show at the Union Stockyards in Chicago from December 2 to 9. Hoosier exhibitors captured the biggest grain prize and top livestock awards, marking a record that should make Purdue fans proud.
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Indiana
Purdue University
Union Stockyards
Chicago
Hoosier
The Wisdom of the Strong
A compact poem celebrates resilience and faith in companions. It emphasizes small acts of courage, praise for the weary, and maintaining hope when doubt arises. The speaker suggests strength lies in kindness and support during life's journey.
Our Ditty on Delinquent Subscribers Poignantly Notes Change
The piece playfully laments delinquent subscribers while admiring the silver dollar and a liberty head coin. It comments on the eagle, arrows, stars and unfamiliar words, linking them to the coin of our fathers and a hoped future payment.
Bible Thoughts for the Week Sunday
A devotional roundup citing verses on the Good Shepherd and God’s mercy. Includes warnings to meddlers, belief in greater works, and calls to fear and love the Lord. Ends with glimmers of peace and gentleness from scriptural passages.
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Israel
Lord
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Mothers’ Department
Bsketball
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R. Copeland
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D. Johnstone
Carraway
R. Harvey
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IND. Power CO
Central Indiana Power Co
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Ing
Ing Securities
Ice
North Pole
Peary
Africa
Stanley
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