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Newspaper

Plainfield Messenger

Location

Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1922

Page

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Subject Announced for Annual Discussion Contest

Hendricks county high schools join 250 plus Indiana schools in the state discussion contest under Indiana University. B M Muncie of Brazil high school chairs the fifth district league and district contest to select the fifth district representative for Bloomington. The year theme is A Comprehensive Program for the Solution of the Immigration Problem. County representatives will contest by March 31, district on April 7, and Bloomington on April 28 for state honors with medals awarded to winners.

Hendricks County Indiana Indiana University B. M. Muncie Brazil High School Bloomington Indiana Univer

Three Arts Department Meeting Hosts February 25

Mrs. Donald Douglass and Mrs. G 43. Cumberworth will host a Three Arts Department meeting at East Main Street Saturday afternoon February 25. Mrs. Jeanette Hampton will present music program. Mrs. Ben Masten will discuss contemporary short story writers. Local school talent will provide a musical feature. The County Federation of Home Economics Clubs holds an all day session in Danville this Saturday.

Donald Douglass Cumberworth Three Arts Douglass East Main Street Jeanette Hampton Ben Masten The County Federation of Home Economics Clubs Danville

Children Grades Entertain with Proceeds for Piano Fund

First and second graders entertained visitors with a program of miscellaneous numbers, raising about seven dollars for the piano fund. Friday afternoon the third and fourth graders will perform, including a violin number by a boy. admission is 2 cents. All are invited.

Legion Auxiliary Organized in Victor Area

An auxiliary unit of the Victor Nysewander Post of American Legion was organized by Dr. J. C. Stafford. Officers elected include President Mrs Joseph Spear Vice President Mrs J C Stafford Secretary Miss Mary Havens Treasurer Mrs Taylor Johnson Historian Mrs Addie Johnson. The group plans a meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in Legion rooms.

Victor Nysewander Post of American Legion J. C. Stafford Legion Joseph Spear Mary Havens Taylor Johnson Addie Johnson Legion Rooms

Women of Churches 10 Hold All Day Meeting

The Methodist, Christian, Baptist and Friends church women hold an all day meeting at the Friends church on Friday, March 38. Program starts 10 30 with music talks and devotional exercises. Luncheon at noon and a social hour. Prof J E Moody to speak in afternoon. all women invited.

Women OF Churches Methodist Christian, Baptist and Friends Friends Church J. E. Moody College of Missions Irvington India

Civil Actions and Change of Venue Notices

Multiple cases listed including John D. Rhodes versus Everett Robards and Webster C. Rose versus William H Haynes on notes. Relates to State of Indiana on James IF Arthur versus Great Southern Producing Refining Co. and several venue changes in Marion County. Also Townsend Freeman Co. versus Louisville Southern Indiana Trac tion Co with venue change and other actions against Helen I Conner, William J Goff et al. against Farmers Loan Co. involving money had and received and usurious interest claims.

Haynes State of Ind James IF. Arthur Great Southern Producing & Refining Co Cdg Marion Co Townsend & Freeman Company Louisville & Southern Indiana Traction Co Hayes Mendenhall Helen. I. Conner William J. Goff

Carey W. Gaston Named Executor of McClain Estate

Carey W. Gaston has been appointed executor of the estate of Rhoda J. McClain, deceased. A bond of 100 dollars with U S Fidelity and Guaranty Co of Baltimore MD acts as surety.

Carey W. Gaston Rhoda J. McClain Baltimore, Md

Local nuptials and transfers listed in notices

Homer IT Littell of Quincy Indiana to Floy Ethel Phillips of Hall Indiana. Harry Bright of San Francisco California to Anna Bright of Indianapolis Indiana. Russell Marsh of Brownsburg Indiana to Gladys McPeak of Pittsboro Indiana.

Homer IT. Littell Quincy, Ind R. R Floy Ethel Phillips Hall, Ind Harry Bright San Francisco, Cal Anna Bright Indianapolis, Ind Russell Marsh Brownsburg Ind Gladys McPeak Pittsboro

Co operative Marketing Bill Boosts Indiana Dairy Effort

President Harding signed the Capper Volstead co operative marketing bill boosting central Indiana milk producers. The measure authorizes cooperative agencies and allows monopolies if not restraining trade or unduly raising prices, protecting the public.

Indiana Indiana Dairy Marketing Association Harding Congress

Master Mason Degree to be conferred by Plainfield Lodge

The Master Mason's degree will be conferred by Plainfield Lodge F and A M No 6538 on Tuesday evening February 28.

Plainfield Lodge

Church Announcements and Student Activities Update

Sunday school and worship services are listed with times for the Methodist and Baptist congregations. Activities include choral rehearsal directed by Prof. Hahm, Epworth League, Christian Endeavor union meeting, and upcoming pastor and committee meetings. Civics, Botany, and Juniors play preparation noted, with Seniors in Indianapolis for photos and Hamlet viewing. last game Feb 24. KA.

Indianapolis Hopewell Norning

SENION HIGH NOTES AUCTION SALE AT PROGRAM

A literary club program at Senion High last Tuesday morning featured an auction sale. Miss DeWeese's kindness toward all raised funds, while Mr. Rushton attended the event.

Literary Club

COMPLETE STILE CONFISCATED IN Hendricks COUNTY RAID

Sheriff Clark and deputies seized about 2009 gallons of mash 140 gallons of whisky and three operating or nearly operating stills on the Ward Henderson farm near Brownsburg. Arrested were Fred Stump his wife and Walter E Lockwood with confiscated equipment autos sugar yeast and other liquor making supplies loaded on a 344 ton truck and taken to Danville.

Hendricks County Fred Stump Walter E. Lockwood Sheriff Clark Ward Henderson Brownsburg Stumps Danville

Baptist Church Reception For New Members At I C O F Lodge

A reception honors new Baptist church members at the I C O F lodge next Tuesday evening in February. A chicken supper will be served at six thirty with informal entertainment. All church members and families, including revival entrants, are invited.

The Baptist Church I. C. O. F. Lodge

Alumni Edge High School in Tight 29 24 Victory

In a fast clean game last Friday night the High School team defeated an alumni squad 29 to 24. Both sides showed strong play and sportsmanship, with the current team delivering perhaps its best effort this season aside from the Danville game.

Danville

Washington's Birthday Observed With Program

The Friends church staged a colonial era program on Washington's Birthday eve. Tableau scenes traced early contacts between Redman and Palefaces to thirteen daughters at liberty shrine, with two quartets providing music and the Star Spangled Banner closing the event. Proceeds of fifty dollars benefit missions.

Friends’ Church Washington Redman Atlantic Uncle Sam Lberty

Glenn Rees case verdict in automo­bile collision suit

A judgment of 750 dollars was pronounced against Hobson Rees after the Glenn Rees case went to trial on Monday and Tuesday. W. B. Glenn sued for damages over a year after his son was struck by Rees vehicle. A second suit against the mother, Mrs. Chas Rees, owner of the auto, was dismissed. The damages claimed totaled 5,000 dollars.

Hobson Rees Glenn-Rees Rees W. B. Glenn Chas. Rees

Beveridge Speaks on The Art of Public Speaking at Avon

Albert J. Beveridge gave an address on The Art of Public Speaking at Avon school on Wednesday morning. Mrs. Beveridge accompanied him. A number of patrons and friends of the school attended the event.

Albert J. Beveridge Avon School

Community Training School Opens At Senior High

The first regular session of the Community Training School was held at the Senior high school building Monday evening. Mead A. Kelsey lectured on How We Obtained Our Bible. Classes outlined courses and assigned lessons. The school meets every Monday night at 7 o'clock.

Mead A. Kelsey

I. O. O. F. Meeting Scheduled for February 24

Regular meeting of I. O. O. F. Lodge set for Friday evening February 24. All members requested to attend as important business will be transacted.

I. O. O. F. Lodge

Miss Bowman Wins Plainfield Merchants Popularity Contest

More than four and a half million votes were cast with Miss Blanche Bowman winning first prize, Miss Helen Coble second, and Miss Ruth Ballard third in the city contest. District winners were Miss Bowman, Miss Sylvia Cooper, Miss Inez Kiser and Miss Bessie Broyles. The counting committee Ralph Bly Everett Newlin and Walter Havens met at First National Bank to tally ballots and certify the results.

Blanche Bowman Plainfield Merchants Helen Coble Ruth Ballard Blanch Bowman Sylvia Cooper Inez Kiser Bessie Broyles Ralph Bly Everett Newlin Walter Havens First National Bank Sylvia Cooper Pewee Ee Ta Eee Helen Cobie Ethelene Hadley Julia Dickson Awe E Err Acae Elizabeth Pike Opal Burris Ee Ee Josephine Nestor Katherine Hiatt Coe Gladys Roachi Veses Beulah Overton Jessie Mercer Pese Amy As Eam Ee Te Ewe Inez Kiser Re

Disease list notes multiple illnesses and hospital updates

The Sick List reports Harold Bly in serious condition after a fifth attack of Essesnsisnt, with his brother Wendell also ill from influenza. Mrs. E H Thompson improves from pneumonia and influenza as daughter Katherine sits up. Rev Essick family and Lydia Jessup remain under care, while Harry Hobbs recovers after a second operation at Methodist Hospital. Widespread influenza and colds affect many students. Hortense Hornaday quarantined with scarlet fever.

Harold Bly Wendell E. H. Thompson Katherine Essick Lydia Jessup Methodist Hospital Harry Hobbs Hortense Hornaday Ralph Hornaday

M. E. Ladies Prepare Social at Church

The M. E. Ladies' Aid invites members of the church Sunday school and organizations and their families to a church social next Tuesday evening February 28. Supper will be served with each family contributing food and entertainment planned for the young and those who feel young.

B. W. Anderson Christian Endeavorers Christian Church M. E. Ladies’ Aid

Also Mentioned on This Page

Subject Sity Mickie Arles Ghuroe Legion Auxiliary Organized Prof. Moody John D. Rhodes Vs Everett Webster C. Rose William H FEU Methodist Corps of Teachers Hahm Epworth League Young People's Society Herbert L. Hupipman A. P. Barlow P. m Senion P.H.S Jiocal Mooresville H. L. Huffman B. C. Vestal Alva Stanley Emil Mills Vesta Brown Beveridge AVON I. O. O. F. Meeting Inquire Symons Howe. Co Bowman Miss Coble Ralperly W. S. Havens M. E. Social O. E. S. Tonight
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