Belleville Homecoming Brings Contented Locals Together
Belleville hosted its annual Home Coming and picnic drawing present and former residents. Speakers included Jesse Hamrick and Mrs Samuel Ralston, with music by a local Belleville orchestra. Attendees from the area included Fred Breedlove and many local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Jesse ‘Hamrick
Samual Ralston
Center Valley
Charles Mayes
Wayne
Stong
Mr. Morgan
Indianapolis
Art Rushton
Monrovia
Fred Breedlove
Arthur Brewer
W.W. A. Rushton
Roscoe “Winstead
Will ‘Winstead
Bert Smith
Tiny Franklin
Fannie
G. T. White
Plainfield Streets Undergoing Paving and Growth
The town of Plainfield shows optimism for a good winter wheat crop while paving proceeds. Streets are plowed, dirt hauled away, curbing rises on Vine Street, and trees cut at the bend to straighten the road. Plowing started on Center Street south of the car line. Come to Plainfield and see the ongoing progress.
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Vine Street
Center
Center Street
Plainfield
Kirtley Builds Two Bridges in Local Area
The Maxwell bridge cement work near Will Cutrell’s home three miles south of town is completed and will be ready for use. Otis Kirtley and associates did the work. Mr Kirtley won the Mofft bridge contract in the township south of town with a bid of 2645.60 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Cutrell
Town
Otis. Kirtley
Kirtley
Stolen touring car found damaged and recovered
A Davis touring car owned by Paul Barlow was stolen from a Center Street parking place near Watson Drug Store while he attended the I O O F Lodge. The car was found overturned near Maywood Saturday morning with considerable damage, insured.
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Davis
Paul Barlow
Center St
Watson Drug Store
Barlow
I. O.O. F. Lodge
Maywood
Petition for Bell at Center Street Dismissed
The petition by Everett Newlin and twelve others against the Terre Haute Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Co for crossing protection at Center Street Plainfield was dismissed without prejudice on petitioners' motion after a Public Service Commission hearing. The 1922 timeline notes the 1917 order limiting speed to six mph and subsequent requests to rescind the hearing.
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Everett Newlin
Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company
Center Street
Plainfield
Public Service Commission of Indiana
Commission
Terre Haute, Indianapolis &Western Traction Company
Hendricks County
Indiana
Mothers' Dept Picnic Delights Members and Families
About fifty guests attended a Mothers' Department picnic supper hosted by the Woman's Club at the home of Mrs. Charles Kingsberry and Mrs. Otto Moore. Entertainment included moving pictures and a radio concert, and the evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Department
Woman’s Club
Charles ‘Kingsberry
Otto Moore
Wheat yields around fourteen bushels to acre in community report
The survey notes most wheat harvests will finish soon with average yields near fourteen bushels per acre and weights about fifty eight pounds per bushel. Best samples reach twenty seven bushels per acre and fifty eight pounds per bushel while some fall to eight bushels. Prices and farming outlook are positive with profits from wheat and animals, though dairy lags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Anderson
Plainfield Mils
Ramie Ware
Guy Rushton
Anderson
Hornadays and Hannas Hold Reunion and Picnic
A family reunion and picnic honoring Will Hornaday of Austin Texas gathered forty three relatives and friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Horace L Hanna. Attendees included Walter and Katharine Hanna Howard Hanna Eugene Brigins Chas Hornaday and families from Indianapolis and others from Glavton and nearby towns. Hornaday departed Monday returning to Texas after visiting his brother Parks Hornaday in Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Hornaday
Austin
Tex
Horace L. Hanna
Airs
Walter Hanna
Katharine
Howard Hanna
Eugene Brigins
Chas. Hornada
Indianapolis
Alva T. Edmonson
Richard Hanna
Shirley Worrell
Glavton
Charles L. Hadley
Charles Pike
John B. Vestal
Adaline Moore
Cooper
Giles Hadley
Logal Girls Enjoy Trip Through Eastern States
Misses Jessie and Mary Sims Thelma and Orrel Negus and Edna New return from a twelve day personal guided tour from Cleveland Ohio. The forty eight travelers visited Niagara Falls Toronto Albany Hudson River sightseeing Sing Sing West Point Palisades New York Coney Island Manhattan harbor tour and stayed at Hotel Bristol before visiting Philadelphia Camden Atlantic City and Washington D C before disbanding.
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Jessie and
Mary Sims Thelma
Orrel Negus
Edna New
Cleveland
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Lake Ontario
Toronto
Canada
Niagara
Albany
N. Y
Hudson River
Sing Sing
West Point
The
Palisades
Manhattan Island
New York
Philadelphia
Camden
N. J
Atlantic City
Washington, D. C
National Legion Warns Ex-Servicemen On August 6 Claims
The American Legion national headquarters issues a final day warning for August 6 to file claims for treatment of injuries or sickness incurred during service. Regional officers said inquiries prompted a universal alert to ex service men yesterday.
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The
American Legion
Friends Church Bible School and Union Services
The notice lists Bible School at 9 30 a m with B W Anderson as superintendent and family classes. Worship at 10 30 a m, Christian Endeavor at 6 p m, union choir rehearsal 7 p m, union services at 8 p m with special music and a sermon by Rev S L Essick. Pastoral Committee meets Monday 8 p m and quarterly meeting Saturday at Bridgeport Friends Church led by Pastor Herbert L Huffman.
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Bible School
Union Choir
Dr. Kreider
S. L. Essick
P. m
Bridgeport Friends Church
Herbert L. Huffman
G. A. R. Virgil H Lyons Post Meeting Notice
G A R Post 186 will meet with Comrade David Douglass next Sunday after noon at 2 30. T B Kinnan Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil H. Lyons
Post
David Douglass
Noted Educator to Lecture Here at Chautauqua
University of Iowa educator Dr Wassam will close the Chautauqua with a community building lecture titled The Secret of Power. He promises a simple eloquent talk on increasing personal power using upbeat, engaging delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Octor Wassam
University of Iowa
Wassam
Plainfield Rifle Club Opens Season With First Shoot
Notice invites rifle shooters to the Plainfield range for the season opening on Friday afternoon July 28. Shooting starts at 1 o clock and all interested are welcomed.
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Plainfield Rifle Club
Ellis Undergoes Appendectomy After Farm Work
Charles Ellis youngest son of Mr and Mrs Frank Ellis was taken to St Vincent Hospital after an acute appendicitis attack Friday. Surgeons operated that night on a ruptured appendix complicating the case. His condition was very critical but the latest report expected recovery.
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Charles Ellis
Frank .Ellis
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Methodist Church Announces August Meetings and Parsonage Dedication
Pastor J A Gardner leads Sunday School at 9 30 with Fred Calbert as Superintendent. Morning Worship at 10 30 and choir practice Wednesday at 7 30. Fourth Quarterly Meeting set for Saturday August 5 at 2 00 p m. Parsonage dedication planned for Sunday August 6 with full program in next Messenger.
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Methodist Episcopal
J. A. Gardner
Fred
Calbert
Guernsey Calf Club Show at Sugar Grove Plainfield
The Guernsey Calf Club Show will be held at Sugar Grove two miles south of Plainfield on Saturday July 29. Judging starts at 10 am with a basket dinner and afternoon program. Spectators can see original heifers with their offspring and changes since last year. Everyone is welcome to join the boys for a pleasant day.
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Sugar Grove
Plainfield
Chautauqua Program Afternoon and Evening Events
Afternoon and evening sessions outline a Chautauqua program with readings by Mae Shumway Enders and Enderly, entertainment by Dietric & Company, The Barnabys performing, and a second day featuring Mysie, Louise McInyre, and a concert by Ther esa Sheehan with a lecture on The Secret of Power by Dr.
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Mae Shumway Enders
Mae Shumway Enderly
Dietric & Co
The
Barnabys
Louise McInyre
Mysie Cou Entertainment
Esa Sheehan
Concert Co
Nice Sweet Corn and Green Beans Call Charles D Marley
A brief notice highlights Charles D Marley as the contact for discussions or orders related to sweet corn and green beans. The item suggests an agricultural or market listing with Marley as the point of contact.
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Charles D. Marley
Baptist Sunday School and Services Notice
Baptist Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by A P Barlow superintendent preaching at 10 30 a m BPU 6 30 p m union services at Friends Church 8 p m prayer meeting each Wednesday 7 30 p m cordially invited pastor L Essick
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Barlow
P. U
Union Services Friends Church
Fraternal Orders Hold Semi Annual Elections
Local lodge elections completed with results across multiple groups. Notable officers include Verle Stanley as Noble Grand and Rex Jackson as Vice-Grand in the Fraternal Orders. H. K. Cooper Prophet and Floyd Winsted Sachem in I O R M. Wilbur Moon Chancellor Commander and Adna Moon I. Guard in K O P. Randolph Cox as President of WapeeKeeWa Club with Lawrence Cox as Vice President and Frank Tucker as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.— Noble
Verle Stanley
Rex Jackson
L. Li. Pike
Randolph Cox
Lawrence Cox
Frank Tucker
Larry Symers
Hildon Calbert
Sanders Addresses Republicans At Hendricks County Meeting
Congressman Everett Sanders spoke as the principal speaker at the Hendricks County Republicans organization meeting in the Danville courthouse. The county officers were retained for the fall election with Chairman Taylor continuing to lead the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Sanders
Hendricks County Republicans
Court House
Danville
Taylor
Choir Rehearsal Invites Community at Friends Church
Singers are invited to Saturday church rehearsal at Friends church at 7 p m. The event seeks to train under an excellent choir master and help Union Services succeed musically. Rev Essick will preach at the Union Services next Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends Church
L. Essick
Baptist Social Monday Purposes Community Gathering
All members of the Baptist Sunday School and church are invited to a social on the church lawn Monday evening. The event welcomes attendees for fellowship and community outreach.
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Baptist Sunday School
Bible Thoughts for This Week Sunday to Saturday
Weekly devotional notes from Sunday to Saturday, citing Bible verses. Themes include holiness, peace, God as refuge, entering the kingdom, joyful health, contentment, and turning from evil. Readings cover 1 Chronicles 16 29 Isaiah 26 8 Deuteronomy 33 27 Matthew 7 21 Proverbs 17 22 Proverbs 15 16 Zechariah 1 4.
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Fred Breedrove
Gome
Mickie
AY Ross
Answers Neuisgpaper
BELL
Public Service Commission
Mothers’ Dept
Ramie Wear
Frank Hanna
Hornadays
Hannas
LOGAL
T. B. Kinnan
DR. C. W. Wassam
ELLIS
Guernsey
Dietric
L.essick
R. M
K. of P
Wapeekeewa Club
I. O. R. M— Prophet
H. K. Cooper
Sachem
Floyd Winsted
Sagamore
Omer Herring
Jr. Sagamore
J. S. Cauldwell
Wilbur Moon
Harry Inman
George Bryant
Adna Moon
Asa Pickett
Walter Witty
Wapeekeewa
Sanders
Baptist Social
Kingdom of Heaven
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