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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1922
Page
8
Local lumber yard urges townspeople to ignore talk of rising building materials prices. Visit the yard to view home plans and pictures, choose a design that fits your budget, and learn actual costs to stop gossip and help families plan their own houses.
In a child friendly tale Tim escapes crowded city life to stay with Miss Carter on a country visit. He learns about a yellow warbler nest and birds while discovering kindness and respect for nature and wildlife. The story ends with plans to return next summer.
Local notes list church events and visits: Mrs J E Prewitt's Sunday-School class planned a church picnic after services. Mrs Tom Hamrick visited Greencastle family. The Merry Maid Class and guests picnicked at Perry Tulley’s farm with Miss Mary Sims and Miss Thelma Negus chaperoning. A Ladies' Aid meeting set for June 25 at Mrs Edward McKinney's.
Robert Hunt and Frank G. Pruitt on note. Martin Parry Corp. versus Indianapolis Body Corp. change venue in Marion County. Rozetta Parish Admix. versus Verne Walton et al on note. Union Trust Co. trustee versus Michael C. Murphy on note.
Harvey F. Edwards is appointed administrator of Elbert M. Edwards estate with a $2000 bond. Robert L. Draper serves as surety on the bond.
Chester Phillips of Amo to Freda Atkins of Amo. Elwood F. Stephenson of Cartersburg to Nancy Ringo of Cartersburg. Wm C. Mendenhall of Plainfield to Edith Lines of Plainfield. Homer Russell of Martinsville to Minnie Wood of Morgan County Indiana.
Hawkers include Dewey Mitchell and spouses from Indianapolis and Monrovia visiting Ora Thompson. Opal Baldock visits grandfather Mathew Moon. Mrs. Jane Hazelwood visits Mrs. Stout. Sunday guests at C. O. Osborn include John Isenhute Indiana and Clarence Phillips Crown Center area. Mrs. Stout hosts a 46th birthday supper. a band interruption ends with a humorous note about safe and sane Fourths.
Poem from Grit reflects on Independence Day joy and unity. It asks what the holiday means in homes streets halls and in hearts. The verses recall the Revolution War of Seventy Six and celebrate national love through flags bells songs and parades.
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