Farmers Annual Purdue Show Highlights State Corn Winners
Johnson County’s White wins sweepstakes at the Purdue University corn show held January 10 to 14. Competitors from Indiana and nearby states competed in multiple divisions with junior and senior champions named. Adelle Davis and Jarine Leak earned top honors in baking sewing and canning clubs, while Rutland growers and 16‑year‑old Homer Crandall topped the corn show junior championship with 142.27 bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue University
Ihe
Illinoig
Kentucky
Ohio
Avis
Gareth
Josephstex
Shelbyside
Johnson
W. Lt
Dorothy May Baker
Lyons
Greene County
Crandell
Story
John Bechtold
Columbia City
Earnest Lister
Clarkes Hill
Cristo Hamord
Rockport
Indiana
Mce Cray
Chicago
Madison
Milwaukee
Racine
Kenosha
Wis
Washington
Adelle’ Davis
Hendricks
Jarine Leak
Hendricks County
Blanche Phillips
Clinton County
Court Docket Includes Divorces and Motions Filed
List of cases with divorce proceedings Ruth Woodware versus Clifford Woodward, motions in Arcelie Urenthouse versus Daniel W Cowan, and John Leach versus James Leach for partition. Other entries note dismissals and costs paid, including State ex rel Irene Petty versus Wilt Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omar l Larvick
Isexe M. Larrick
Pete Flvbbie
Ruth Woodware
Clifford Woodward
Farmers State Bank of Lebanon
Forest Layton
An Pate
Henry Schulld
Myon Cay
Tae Matton
Irene Petty
Wiltsie Stewart
Executors and Administrators Appointed in Local Estates
Samuel M Woodward named executor of Catharine Moffitt Robbins estate with 80000 dollar bond and sureties. Grant Reeves named administrator of Amanda Marion estate with 200 dollar bond and two sureties. C J Hunt named executor of Ellen Hardin estate with 20000 dollar bond and two sureties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel M. Woodward
Catharine Moffitt Robbins
Bond
Benjamin W. Anderson
George E
C. J. Hunt
Ellen Hardin
M. T. Hunter
M. Jane Frank
Marriage Licenses Issued to Plainfield and Danville Couples
Wilbur A. Johnson of Plainfield wed Agnes L. Campbell of Plainfield. Alonzo F. Jenkins of Danville Indiana R R No B married Amanda J. Gallagher of Danville Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur A. Johnson
Plainfield
Agnes L. Campbell
Alonzo F. Jenkins
Danville
Ind
R. R. No
Amanda J. Gallagher
Indiana case sentences in larceny trial at Hendricks Court
State of Indiana versus Arlie Morphew and Claude Scots ended with guilty pleas January 4 1921. Morphew received a term at Indiana State Farm of USO days and a $10 fine plus costs. Scots drew a 40 day term at Indiana State Mivm with a $10 fine and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Water Privileges Ordinance Passed by Plainfield Board
The Plainfield Indiana Town Board of Trustees adopts an ordinance restricting water privileges to the owner of the real estate where needed. Tenants cannot obtain water privileges. The ordinance takes effect immediately after one publication in the Plainfield Messenger, adopted January 10, 1921 by unanimous vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Plainfield
Indiana
Town of Plainfield
Plainfield Messenger
Civics Dept Hosts Talk on Girls in Housiness at Plainfield Meet
The Civics Department met with Mrs. Sarah McClain on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Ray Briner and Mrs. A. B. Miles assisted in entertaining. Mrs. KE. C. Sewall led a discussion on Girls in Housiness. The need for a ladies rest room in L Plainfield was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civics
Sarah McClain
Ray Briner
Miles
McClain
KE. C. Sewall
L Plainfield
Junior High School Hosts Plantation Stories Program
Mrs. W J Long, a prominent Indianapolis reader, will present an entertainment of old plantation stories at the Junior high school building on Thursday evening January 20 at 7 5 oclock. Southern melodies by the students will accompany the readings under the school’s auspices. Admission is 15 and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Long
Indianapolis
Horse Wanders Yard, Leads to Ballard Family Investigation
Mrs. Hlorace Ballard feared the family and possessions would be stolen Monday night. Mr. Ballard and his gun made an investigation and found a horse wandering in the yard hitched to a bogey. The horse belonged to Ivan John son.
Young Men's Literary Association Organized and Advertisers Listed
The Young Men's Literary Association formed to promote knowledge and debate with a library cabinet and lectures. Advertisers include F Kendall dry goods, Wm Calvert painter, Morgan and Filer plasterers, Vestal and Co druggists, J M Shidler real estate, W Wasson and M R dsilis wagons and buggies, Ila Hobbs attorney, and others. Married at MLs church January 34 1867 William Vestal to Mary C Owen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Literary Association
Inen
F. Kendall
Wm. Calvert
Morgan
Lafayette Oursler
Mls
Illiam Vestal
Mary C. Owen
Tomato Growers Meeting in Hendricks County
Hendricks county tomato growers meet at Lymon's World Ware Store Plainfield on Saturday night January 22 at eight o'clock. The gathering aims to select a delegate for a state meeting next week and set contract terms and prices for the coming year. Emmett T. Davis, chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks County
Lymon
Worldware
Plainfield
Baptist Protracted Meetings Begin at Local Church
Protracted Baptist meetings start at the church with daily services and three Sunday sessions. Pastor C. H. Braker of the Indianapolis Baptist Brotherhood speaks Sunday at 2:30 PM. A male quartet from the Quaker Oats Co. performs, and a High School Night event is planned for Friday with preaching and an address by MOF.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Oi Company
C. H. Braker
The
Baptist Brotherhood
First Baptist Church
Indianapolis
Baptist Church
Eéveryone
IfTis
Ayili
Qasie
Mof Raher
Apes Tirthfield
Otc
Centenary pledges urged for world needs and church events
The sermon and service schedule promotes prayer and giving for missions. Attendance is urged for Sabbath 9 30 Sunday School 10 30 message on Dis posal of the Dead Body and 7 00 evening on A Heavenly Vision. Midweek service Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calbert
Epworth League
Sunday School Invitation and Worship Schedule
Visitors praise the Sunday school but organizers seek to improve its appeal. An invitation to join, 10 30 a m worship hour led by the choir with the topic Jesus Only. Youth meeting at g 15 p m and 1 p m sermon on Jonah. The Sunday services are well attended and growing in interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
C. I
Card of Thanks for Shreve Family
Card expresses gratitude from Mrs. Emma Shreve and R. R. Shreve and family for help and sympathy during illness and death of husband and father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Shreve
R. R. Shreve
Miss Beryl Hadley and Emma Mond Guests of Miss Barker
Miss Beryl Hadley and Emma Mond were the guests of Miss Pdith Barker Tuesday night for a social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beryl Hadley
Emma. Almond
High School Hoops Suffer Defeats and Narrow Wins
The ag oe HS basketball team split results with a win over Danville and a loss to Shortridge 20 15. Alumni beat Avon 29 16. Mooresville Elks to host Alumni next Thursday and enter amateur independent tourney Feb 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon
Mooresville
Thel. O. R. M. to Meet Irvington Christians at High School
Thel.O.R.M. will challenge the Irvington Christians at the High School gym tonight with all receipts benefiting Plainfield needy residents. The charity game is expected to draw a full house for a hot contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington Christians
Thel.o. R. M
Plainfield
County Sunday School Efficiency Tour Planned Week
The Hendricks County Sunday School Association announces Efficiency Tour Week January 24 27 with meetings in most towns. Hobart Hill will speak at all sessions and Sunday School teachers officers and pastors are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks County Sunday School Association
Hobart Hill
Young People’s Division
Plainfield
Clayton
Danville
Coatsville
North
Salem
Litton
Pittshore
Brownsburg
Campbell Cornson and Miss Cattell Wed in Danville
Agnes Cattell daughter of Mrs Ona Campbell and Wilbur A Johnson both of this place married at the M E parsonage in Danville with Rev C C Ford officiating. Mrs Johnson is cashier at the Plainfield Building and Loan Assoc. Johnson a draftsman for HE C Stutz Co of Indianapolis. They took rooms with Mr and Mrs F D Johnston on South Vine Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Cattell
Ona Campbell
Wilbur A. Johnson
M. E. Parsonage
Danville
C. C. Ford
Johnson
Plainfield Building and Loan Association
Lee J. Johnson
Decatur, Ir
HE. C. Stutz Co
Indianapolis
Subscription Notice Calls for Mes senger Renewals in January
The notice emphasizes renewal of subscriptions due now for the Mes senger. Some are past due and officers will collect in January. Subscriptions must be paid in advance, so readers are asked to remit promptly to start the new year right.
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Purdue
Adelie Davis
Lhine Leak
Johnson Co
White
John Greenwall
Delphi
Robert Briggs
Donald Stout
Rosstown
Leo Spencer
New Albany
Mickie
Qpitng
Luke
Crimienat
Ordiaance
Town OF
Frank € Alter T
Charles Nsn
Symons
George Longmire
Trustees
Ralph
Lons Tae
A Is
Og of
Piper Con
Tvadima
Sugar Grove
John Peters
Relief Committee For
Lfe
Ellen H. Roberts
Will Cutrell
Sara T. Maxwell
Peters
King
Roy King
Spencer
Hattie Pickett
Asa Hloeseit
Maxwell
Lindsey Jessup
Newlin
Hil Jon Laworth
Lizayette Guisler
Thompson
Thompson and Mendenhall
Plainfield Horticultural Society
Sir Elis Lawrence
H. S. Entertain Anal
Tomato Growers Meeting
Emmett T. Davis
Near East
Deily
Musysiar
Alexandropoal
Caucasus
Methodist Episcopal
A. Tn
Mierid Split
Shortridge
Gresavin
Campbell Cornson
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