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Newspaper

Plainfield Messenger

Location

Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1922

Page

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Mooresville hosts sectional tournament for Mor ah and Hendricks counties

The annual high school sectional tournament for Mor ah and Hendricks counties is staged at Mooresville this Friday and Saturday with sixteen teams in fifteen games. The P.H.S. boys open Friday at 1 pm against Avon as preparations continue. organizers expect strong local turnout and season-ticket sales. Officials listed as Craigle and Sinclair.

Morah Hendricks Mooresville Bloomington P.H. S&s Avon

Buckets and Bracket Dreams In State Basketball Tourney

A breezy preview outlines a bold dope bucket of picks for sixteen sectional games. Franklin eyeing a third straight state title, while Monrovia and Plainfield duel for upset rights and Martinsville aims to repeat. Winners listed include Bedford Franklin Vincennes Martinsville Garfield Columbus Connersville Bloomington Michigan City Anderson Kendallville Huntington Lebanon Rochester Emerson Crawfordsville.

Franklin Franklin High School Mooresville Monrovia Clayton Plainfield Speed Martinsville Paragon Litton Danville Bedford Vincennes Garfield Columbus Connersville Bloomington Michigan City Anderson Kendallville Huntington Lebanon Rochester Emerson Crawfordsville

Parsons Entertained Before Move to Clinton Farm

Will Parsons and family were guests of honor at a party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ashton. Informal entertainment and refreshments followed with attendees from several families. The Harry Miles farm, tended by the Parsons, will be farmed by Mort Hayden starting about March first.

Will Parsons Clinton Albert Ashton Chas. Kingsbury Elmer Crews Chester Parsons Alva Coble Henry Barlow Odus Jackson Rose ‘Daum Harry Miles Mr. Parsons

For Rent: 247 Acre Farm Near Be Jeville

Be Jeville area lists a 247 acre farm for rent from C. L. Hadley. Property description and rental terms not specified in readable text.

Be Jeville C. L. Hadley

Clayton Chapter to Confer Degrees in March

Clayton Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will visit the local chapter to confer degrees on candidates at the second meeting in March held on the evening of March 23. Miss Martha Belle Frazier received the degrees at the meeting last Thursday evening.

Clayton Order of the Eastern Star Martha Belle Frazier

Hen d ricks County Home Economics Federation Meets All Day

An all day Hen dricks County Home Economics Federation meeting in Danville featured Purdue staffer Grace King on girls club work and financial education talks by Miss Cowan of Indianapolis. Mrs Paul Christie discussed meal planning, with musical interludes from Lois Mona Rushton, Marcia Dena Rushton, Grace Reynolds and Imogene Hillis.

Hendricks County Home Economics Federation Danville Grace King Purdue Cowan Fletcher Saving and Trust Co Indianapolis Paul Christie Hadley Hobson Pettis Victrola Dept Victrola Vannice County Federation Gaddis Lois Mona Rushton Marcia Dena Rushton Grace Reynolds Imogene Hillis

Sunday School and Worship Schedule at Methodist Church

Sunday school at 9 30 a m emphasizes wisdom in every lesson. Worship services at 10 30 a m and 7 09 p m feature a good speaker. Epworth League meets at 6 15 p m with engaging programs for non affiliated youth. A cordial invitation extends to all young people.

Methodist Corps of Teachers Epworth League

Grade School Pupils Operetta Friday Evening

Seventy two children from the public schools will perform On Midsummers Day at the K of P opera house Friday March 8. They portray flowers fairies sun bonnet babies overall boys butterflies and honey bees in new costumes with enjoyable music. New seats are used for the first time and the program starts at 8 oclock admission is thirty five cents and the public is invited.

K. of P. Opera House

Missionary Lindley to Speak at Local Church

Bible School at 9:30 a.m. led by B. W. Anderson. Amelia Ruger Lindley, missionary among Oklahoma Indians, to describe Red man work. Worship at 10:30 a.m. Lindley to attend. Christian Endeavor at 6 p.m. topic Better Home Life. Evening worship at 7 p.m. on Christian Dynamics Faith. Prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Obey that impulse. Pastor Herbert L. Huffman invites worship next Sunday.

Bible School B. W. Anderson Amelia Ruger Lindley Oklahoma Red Man

Luncheon Hostess Leads Friday Club Meeting

Mrs. Fannie Cox hosted a Friday Club luncheon with assistances from Mrs. Will Ellis Mrs Ralph Harvey Mrs Chas Mattern and Mrs Sanders Smith. Menu included fruit cocktail chicken pie macaroni and cheese baked corn pimento baked potatoes with Perfection salad ice cream fresh strawberries cake and coffee. Green candles and green bows framed St Patrick's Day theme. Next Union Home Economics Club all day meeting at Mrs Charles Barker on March 7.

Fannie Cox Will Ellis Ralph Harvey Chas. Mattern Sanders Smith Union Home Economics Club Charles Barker

Former Resident Emma Hadley Dies at 60

Emma albett Hadley 60 died yesterday at Deaconess hospital after living near Stop 6 on Rockville road. She is survived by her mother Nancy Hadley 78 of Danville Ind a son Chester Hadley of New York two daughters Mrs P A Bryan of Mattoon Ill and Mrs Herbert Bickhoff of Indianapolis. Funeral services at Shirley Bros chapel tomorrow at 1 30 pm burial Maple Hill cemetery Plainfield Indianapolis Star Feb 25. Mrs Hadley formerly lived in Plainfield and is remembered by many residents.

Emma “Albett Hadley Stop 6 Rockville Road Nancy Hadley Danville Ind Chester Hadley New York P. A. Bryan Mattoon Ill Herbert Bickhoff Indianapolis Shirley Bros Maple Hill Plainfield Indianapolis Star

Freshman Championship Clash With Technical Freshmen

The local Freshman team faces Technical Freshmen at home Wednesday night in a Central Indiana Freshman championship showdown. The game sets a decisive outcome for the league title with both squads pursuing the crown.

Central Indiana

Sunday School and Services At Local Church

Sunday School 9 30 a m led by A P Barlow superintendent. Preaching 10 30 a m. B Y P U 6 00 p m. Evening preaching 7 00 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 5 00 p m. Lord s supper observed Sunday morning during preaching. All invited to attend all services. S L Essick Pastor.

A. P. Barlow

Men Invited to All-Day Missionary Meeting at Friends Church

The four local churches plan an all-day missionary meeting at the Friends church on Friday March 3. The program starts 10 30 with luncheon and social hour at noon. Rev J E Moody of the College of Missions Indianapolis will give an afternoon address. He is noted for years of missionary work in India. The public is invited.

All-Day Union Missionary Friends’ Church J. E. Moody College of Missions Indianapolis India

Plainfield Petition Seeks National Road Repair at Clark's Creek

Businessmen of Plainfield signed a petition presented by Otis Kirtley to the State Highway Commission asking repair of the National road at the Clark's Creek bridge to resume traffic. A temporary filling of cinders was laid on Wednesday with paving contract to be let soon, says Chief of Maintenance Binkle.

Plainfield Otis Kirtley State Highway Commission Clark's Creek Bridge Binkle

Senior High Attendance Steady Amid Flu Concerns

The Senior High reports few absences due to flu while the Junior High suffers more. The Junior class play Fifty Fifty is set for March 16 at the opera house and promises success. Amateurs in training include Elizabeth Brewer, Julia Dickson, Lois Mona Rushton, Margaret Inman, Mildred Smith, Dawson Price, Joel Jessup, Albert Pike, Paul Franklin, and Joseph Marley. The shorthand class, largest yet, pursues outside dictation. Physics explores electricity and lab current generation. The Lyceum appears March 20 at the opera house with an exceptional program. A group of Philippines visits with an evening of entertainment.

Opera House Mrs. Rigg Miss Judd Elizabeth Brewer Julia Dickson Lois Mona Rushton Margaret Inman Mildred Smith Dawson Price Joel Jessup Albert Pike Paul Franklin Joseph Marley Lyceum Philippines

Rhode Island Red Eggs for Setting Offered

Advertisement offers well bred Rhode Island Red eggs for setting at 60 cents a dozen. Incubator orders invited. Contact Mrs Geo J Herring Avon Ave Plainfield.

Rhode Island Geo. J. Herring Avon ‘Ave Plainfield

Baptist Reception For New Church Members At Odd Fellows

A Baptist church reception honored new members at Odd Fellows hall Tuesday evening. Refreshments included chicken sandwiches baked beans salad pickles coffee ice cream and angel food cake. Older members gave a hearty welcome and the rest of the night was spent playing games.

The Baptist Church Odd Fellow’s

Death Claims Four Victims In Hopewell Area

Hopewell dies George Cumberworth age 89 after long illness at Main St home. Funeral Friday at 2 pm. he leaves five children Roy in Los Angeles Charles in Toledo O Guy in town and two daughters at home Bessie and Bernice. Mrs Adeline Walton 65 wife of Theodore Walton dies of kidney and heart disease after six months. Funeral held at home near town with Rev Creighton. burial Maple Hills. She leaves husband five children and sister Lydia Carr.

George Cumberworth Main St Cumberworth Roy Los Angeles Charles Toledo O. Guy Bessié Bernice Adeline Walton Theodore Walton Washington Township Creighton Irvington Maple Hills Cemetery C. E. Hawkins J. A. Hawkins Frank Gibbs Otis Walton Harry Walton Lydia Carr

Mrs Ruth Schmehler Dies In Indianapolis Home

Mrs Ruth Schmehler aged 24 wife of Dermont Schmehler died at their Indianapolis residence and her body was moved to Cartersburg her former home for funeral and burial Tuesday afternoon.

Ruth Schmehler Dermont Schmehler Indianapolis Cartersburg

Hopewell Infant Dies of Pneumonia

The seven month old child of Mr and Mrs Hopewell of N Mill St died of pneumonia on Monday and was buried on Wednesday in a quiet local ceremony.

Hubbard-Scearce Lumber Co Adopts New Name

The firm formerly known as the Comer and Scearce Co becomes Hubbard Scearce Lumber Co starting today. Ownership and management stay the same with C A Hubbard of Martinsville as president and H C Scearce of Mooresville as secretary treasurer since 1902. The three yards at Mooresville Maywood and Plainfield continue operations and retain affiliations with Hubbard Lumber Co Martinsville Forbes Hubbard Lumber Co Indianapolis and Mooresville Milling Co Mooresville.

Comer & Scearce Co Hubbard-Scearce Lumber Co C. A. Hubbard Martinsville H.C. Scearce Mooresville Hubbard-Scearce Lumber &Co Maywood Plainfield Hubbard Lumber Co Forbes-Hubbard Lumber Co Indianapolis Mooresville Milling Co

Depauw Welcomes New Sigma Chi Initiate Elmer Jarvis

Elmer Lee Jarvis, a Depauw University freshman, was initiated into Sigma Chi with seven other candidates last Friday. A 1921 high school graduate, he entered Depauw last fall and serves as freshman yell leader. he also belongs to the Hoosier Harmony Hounds.

Elmer Lee Jarvis Depauw University Sigma Chi Jarvis Depauw Hoosier Harmony Hounds

Plainfield Lodge Plans Stated Meeting

A stated meeting of Plainfield Lodge No. 653 F and A M is set for Tuesday evening March with a 7 45 start time.

Plainfield Lodge A. M

Also Mentioned on This Page

North Salem Pittsboro Morgantown Avon and Plainfield Stilesville Eminence New Winchester Amo Craigle Sinclair Hendricks County Parsons Mickie Arles Economics Federation Miss Cowan That Uni Herbert L. Huffman Three Arts Department Donald Douglass G. G. Cumberworth Ben Masten Miss Almond Jeanette Hampton Mother’s Department Chas. Symons P. m S. L. Essick Pastor J. AL Baptist Theo. Walton Mornday Hopewell She John and Amy Weer Gomer Sgearge F. and A. M. Lodge
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