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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1921
Page
8
The article notes that breeders’ preferences vary by breed and crop type. It urges careful investigation to decide what a location can grow or raise best, with success tied to choosing what suits conditions and individual expertise. It cautions not to act on enthusiasm alone.
The article reports German President Ebert near strike action over salary, claiming he will not run for re election if pay is not increased by a large sum. It notes his current 126 000 marks salary plus 100 000 for entertaining foreigners, and compares with Kaiser Wilhelm II’s pension.
A fragment notes rising gambling interest in Germany as money tightens and consumers seek quick gains. It hints at broader economic strain driving people toward betting activity.
The Pennsylvania Railroad System announces new stop-over privileges for passengers wanting extended stays at selected points. Applications must be made to the entering train’s conductor who endorses Tickets may be deposited on arrival at the stop-over station. Authorized cities include Akron Baltimore Buffalo Canton Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Cumberland Dayton Detroit Elmira Fort Wayne Hagerstown Harrisburg Indianapolis Lima Louisville Mansfield Marion Mayville New York Philadelphia Pittsburg Rochester St Louis Salamanca Sandusky Springfield Toledo Valparaiso Warren Washington Wilmington Wilkes-Barre Youngstown and others with conditions for certain ticket types.
The church posts a Sunday schedule including 9:30 Sunday School with all scholars urged to attend, 10:30 service on the theme Enthusiasm for 1922, Lord's Supper, 2:30 Sunday School board meeting, 6:15 Epworth League reorganization, and 7:00 evening service. Monday Jan 2 official board meeting to discuss vital business. Wednesday features a community sing led by Prof. Hamm and potential Choral Union organization. Pastor Win F Switzer announces.
Christian church invites attendance for Bible School at 9 30 a m enroll on the first Sunday Morning worship at 10 40 Observance of the Lord s Supper and sermon for New Year s Day You Can Do Better Christian Endeavor at 6 p m subject Better Christian Endeavor Societies Evangelistic Hour at 7 30 p m sermon A Man Who Kept His Resolution Mid Week Bible drills study prayer and praise at 7 p m Wednesday Make church going a habit Come next Sunday Minister W F Hedges
Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by A P Barlow with Supt preaching at 10 30 a m on Thus Saith The Lord. Evening revival at 6 with Conversion. January revival runs through the month. good singing and special music. Attendance reached 100 last Sunday with five consecutive new members. Pastor S L Essick invites all to attend and bring Bibles.
Multiple civil actions including Gentry v Gentry and Otto D Weer v Han na, venue changes in Marion County, foreclosures, marriage license transfers in Indiana towns, probate matters, bonds and administrators named, with various individuals and locales such as Indianapolis Brownsburg Danville Plainfield Ladoga Mooresville and Duluth referenced.
Bible School at 9 30 a m with B W Anderson superintendent. Missionary Day with special exercises. Worship at 10 30 a m. Christian Endeavor at 6 p m. Evening worship at 7 p m with special music. Pastor Herbert L Huffman preaches on In the Valley of Decision. Prayer meetings at homes in six districts Monday Tuesday evenings. Church meetings Wednesday Thursday Friday evenings for the week of prayer and evangelistic focus.
The telephone girls thank those who remembered them at Christmas time including Dr. Cooper Merchants Heat and Light Co Ed Robinson R J Townsend Alva Cable Chas Tucker Chas Kingsberry Hubert Brown Everett Newlin Ennis Shepherd C A McGonagle George Longmire Ola Dean John T Hollingsworth and Howard Christopher.
Dr. Cooper states after January 1 1922 office hours will be 8 to 9 30 am 6 30 to 5 pm 7 30 to 8 pm and 8 to 8 30 to 9 30 am Other hours may be arranged by appointment
Local notes recount Mrs Daisy Raidabaugh celebrating her sixtieth birthday with a surprise party hosted by telephone girls and friends. Guests included Emma Dickery on, Charles Franklin, Ola Dean, Retta Atwood, Hildreth Garriott, Belena Coble, Edna Newland, Iva Inman, and others.
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