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Newspaper

Plainfield Messenger

Location

Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1922

Page

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Former Residents Report From Whittier Reunion News

A letter from Mrs. G. W. Hilhous of Whittier California updates former Plainfield area residents now in the Golden West. It recalls a Thanksgiving reunion in Whit— ter for about 150 Butlerville Jennings County natives. four Milhous generations attended, including 94 year old grandmother Milhous. Other families and addresses are noted, with Milhouss music work and local kinship details.

G. W. Hilhous Whittier Cal Plainfield and Butlerville Jennings County Indiana G. We

High School Notes and Year End Pranks At Local Church

Students wrap up the first semester and prepare for exams. Seniors gather at M L B Church to ring in 722 and announce the new year. The Commercial Law class plans a trial for next Tuesday and Nevin concert at Friends Church is billed as a costly event.

Indiana Young People Conference at Noblesville

The Indiana Young People's Conference, held in Noblesville from December 30 to January 1, drew over 10 000 young church members from across the state. Ferd Hart, Francis Garriott, Esther Sullivan and others will report Sunday at 7 00 p m in a service run entirely by the young people with special music. Everyone is welcome.

Indiana Noblesville Plainfield Christian Church Ferd Hart Francis Garriott Esther Sullivan

Christian Bible School and Evening Services Schedule

Morning worship at 10 40 AM with Lord s Supper and a sermon on The Christian as a Priest Christian Endeavor at 6 PM focusing on Utilizing Opportunities. 7 PM service by church youth includes Noblesville delegates report and convention songs. Mid week prayer praise Bible study and drills. Wednesday 7 30 PM. Make churchgoing a habit next Sunday.

Nysewander Post 329 Elects New Officers for 1922

Victor Nysewander Post No 329 elected officers for the American Legion year 1922 at a regular meeting. Delbert C Vaughn was named Post Commander with Frank Tucker as Vice Commander and Harry Inman as Adjutant. Walter Havens becomes Finance Officer and J C Stafford Historian with Joe Douglass as Chaplain and Chas Moore Sgt at arms. An auxiliary to the post is planned and a smoker will be held tonight at the post quarters. Executives named are Will Easterday Stewart Fletcher and George Bryant.

Victor Nysewander American Legion Delbert C. Vaughn Frank Tucker Harry Inman Walter Havens J. C. Stafford Chaplin Joe Douglass Chas. Moore Will Easterday Stewart Fletcher George Bryant

Local Notes Contributors and visitors fill town life

The column lists neighbors and visitors from Franklin and Indianapolis who spent holidays and weekends with local families. It notes births, a New Year visit to Indianapolis, and multiple social calls, with mentions of Berean and Rushville events and a Carnegie Club gathering. A parenting counsel section follows on child development and teen guidance.

Baptist Revival At Local Church Marks Start Of Services

Evangelistic services began at the Baptist Church last Sunday January 1 with increased Sunday school attendance and strong congregations both morning and evening. The minister preached Thus Saith the Lord asserting the word of God as the sole standard and authority. Evening topic was Halting Between Two Opinions with additional sermons announced for the week.

The Baptist Church

Printer Peeved By Doctor Letter on Appendicitis Costs

Charley Harris of Fort Worth Texas in the printing business grew irritated by a doctor’s letter requesting a title on several appendicitis cases. The missive discussed operation options and potential costs for cutting.

Charley ‘Harris Fort Worth Texas

Marriage Licenses Granted to Barton Harrison and Livengood Delphine

Two brief marriage license notices list James M. Barton to Jennie Harrison and N. Dale Livengood to A. Delphine, indicating official approvals for union. The items appear as concise legal notices in the public records.

James M. Barton Jennie Harrison N. Dale

Methodist Church Service and Activities Schedule

The Sunday program includes 9 30 a m Sunday school with Fred G Calbert as superintendent 10 30 a m sermon Awake or Asleep Which led by Pastor W F Switzer music by Prof Hamm organist newly installed 6 15 p m Epworth League officers to be elected 7 p m service sermon Now Is the Axe Laid at the Root of the Tree and a spirited song service All strangers and non members invited to attend.

Fred G. Calbert Hamm Epworth League

Baptist Evangelistic Services Schedule At Local Church

Nightly services at 7 00 p m run indefinitely with topics including Infidelity Fellowship and The Man With the Dough. Sunday features 930 am Sunday school 1030 am preaching and 700 pm sermon White Mule with special music. Amo church delegation coming. bring your Bibles and attend all services.

Baptist Church Amo

Evangelistic Campaign Opens With Music and Appeal

The community prepares for a week of services led by Willard O. Trueblood and Camille Fleig with daily meetings at 9 30 a m Bible school 10 30 a m worship 6 00 p m Christian Endeavor and 7 00 p m opening. Herbert L Hoffmann pastor. A climactic year event promises eloquent messages and beautiful music inviting all to attend each night except Saturday.

Christian Endeavor Willard O. Trueblood Camille Fleig Benen Herbert. L. Hoffman

Third Candidate Leads In Popularity Contest

The Popularity Contest shows Miss Helen Coble moving to first with 102 770 votes while Miss Cob le secures 78 870 and Miss Roach drops to third after leading last week. Miss Bowman rises to second and Jessie Mercer enters with 1810 votes as 186 730 votes were cast this week. The cumulative total reaches 437 870 votes.

Helen Coble Miss Coble Miss Roach Miss Bowman Jessie Mercer Sylvia Cooper Anne Ruth Ballard Rete Ethelene Hadley Ee Blanche Bowman Ee Julia Dickson Elizabeth Pike Opal Burris TaGleo Josephine Nestor E Ree Katherine Hiatt Gladys Roach Teeen Bulah Overton

Three Arts Department gathers for papers, song and dance

The Three Arts Department met Saturday at Miss Iva Inman's home. Mrs. Ander son presented on Bible Literature of Prophecy, Mrs. Symons sang The Holy City, and Mrs. Hornaday spoke on The Oratorio with Victrola illustrations. Portia Cooper home from Indiana University offered a classical dance The Wedding of the Winds, followed by a piano duet by Margaret Inman and Edythe and refreshments.

Iva Inman B. W. Anderson Charles Symons Martin Hornaday Portia Cooper Indiana University Margaret Inman Edythe

Civics Club Meeting Discusses United States Guardian

The Civics Club met at Miss Leota Mattern's home last Wednesday. Mrs. C A McGonagle read a paper on the United States as Guardian and Miss Osie Hadley assisted with host duties and current events discussion.

Civics Club Leota Mattern C. A. McGonagle United States Guardian Ernest Heringlake Plainfield Osie Hadley

John L. Hornaday Announces Live Wire Cleaning Hours

John L. Hornaday proprietor of The Live Wire cleaning and steam pressing shop says the business will be open this Saturday. Work will be called for and delivered.

John L. Hornaday Live Wire

Ralph Bly Quarantined With Diphtheria

Ralph Bly was quarantined Monday after his diphtheria culture report. The case is not seen as very serious, though Bly remains uncomfortable.

Ralph Bly Mr. Bly

Bargains New and Demonstrator Records Limited Time

Limited stock of new and demonstrator records offered at three shillings and sixpence. Three months hardware sale includes select items at reduced prices.

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Golden West M. LB Nevin Friends Church Cert ‘Company Splendid Entertainment Mickie Tharlep Young People's Conference Christian Bible School Selves Nysewander Post A. L Emma Stanley Jane Edwards Wm. Jackson A. L. Taylor Franklin G. G. Cumberworth C. M. Calbert Purdue- DePauw Greencastle Guy Voorhes Indianapolis Robert Bly Arthur Brewer John Overman Earl Overman Cartersburg James H. McCowan Jeanette Nellie McCearney Dewey Maddox Hazelwood Charles Moore Aldin Hadley Mooresville Arthur M. Davis Robert Harrison Caroline McAdams Siss Emily McAdams Irvington Emma Hiss Misses McAdams Miss. Hiss Sarah Rains Tennessee Alrs Myrtle Mitchell Clayton Mrs. J. P. Sargent Morgantown C. A. Yost and W. A. Rushton Carrom Club D. W. Gossett Blaund Carr Robert Sanders Harry Sanders E. C. Sewall Elmer Hornaday John Babbitt Nettie Record H. H. Hufford al Li Piel Lily Hiss Esther Hiss Earlham Miss Hiss Rushville M. Calbert Walker Prepara Cherud Horn irKca Methodist Episcopal W. F. Switzer Church P. Barlow Bowman Roach Ballard Pike Three Arts Civics Department
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