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Plainfield Messenger

Location

Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1920

Page

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Prohibition Lectures Planned at Local Churches

Albertson at Friends Church will host a Sunday talk on Prohibition In World Reconstruction. Joseph G. Camp, Anti Saloon League speaker, visits Plainfield M E Church Sunday March 7 at 10 30 am to discuss Uncle Sam s role in world conditions. Prof E T Alvertson to speak at Friends Church Sunday evening.

Joseph G. Camp Anti-Saloon League Fi. E. Church Woertendyke Ae Plainfield M. E. Church America M. E Uncle Sam E. T. Alvertson Friends Church

Prohibition Lecture At Plainfield By Woertendyke

Prof Albertson and Jas H Woertendyke will speak at 7 and 8 PM respectively at the Plainfield venue. Woertendyke, longtime pastor and former California Prohibition State Committee chair, will discuss Prohibition in World Construction and address adult responsibility. All are invited.

Albertson Colorado Jas. H. Woertendyke Durchs Iverybody Chicago Plainfield

Card of Thanks for Delle McQuat

The family of Mrs. Delle McQuat expresses gratitude for sympathy letters and kindness from friends and neighbors. Special thanks go to Bridgeport Friends Auxiliary, Rev. Lindley Reagan, and W. A. Rushton for their support and services.

Delle McQuat Bridgeport Friends Auxiliary Lindley Reagan W. A. Rushton Lillian Parnell

P. H. S. Notes Spur Challenge Call and Photos

Gossip from the P. H. S. notes mentions a possible challenge to the state champions by the P. H. S. girls described as on rovia and to be played soon on the C. A. floor. It also notes the Domestic Science class with teacher had pictures taken Monday afternoon and the faculty group swapped after school.

Plainfield Prevails In Close District Opener

Plainfield High School edged Ben Davis in a hard fought game 22 to 20. Stephens scored early but injured his ankle and may miss the district tourney next Friday. Dixon and Rees contributed in a tense second half as P H S claimed the win and prepares for Amo in the Artesian City district opener.

Stephens Dixon Ben Davis Rees Stewart Jarvis P. H.S Bees P. H Amo

Junior Tidings Boost Open Air Sports and District Tournament

The piece notes outdoor sports training for track meet prep as pleasant days draw students outside. It highlights energetic athletic girls, a humorous lab paper incident in physics class, and upcoming District Basketball Tournament at Martinsville. Superintendent A D Johnson was elected by the Indiana School Men's Club to fill a vacancy. The freshman program, supervised by Mrs Swindler, was well received.

Johnson Physics Eclass P. H.S Martinsville Mater A.D. Johnson Indiana School Men’s Club Lee L. Driver Department of Public Instruction of Pennsylvania

Grade School Choir Delivers Program at High School

Pupils from the grade school performed a musical program Friday evening at the High School building. The event was conducted under the direction of the music teacher Mrs Hampton with grade school teachers assisting.

Hampton

Mrs McQuat Dies After Brief Illness at 38

Mrs Delle McQuat of Southport dies February 19 after brief illness of flu pneumonia at age 38. She is survived by husband Malcolm and son Andrew 13, and by parents Wiley and Caroline Howard, sister of Ray and Jacob Howard and Mrs Lillian Parnell, and including a life spent west of Six Points.

Delle McQuat Southport Ray Jacob Howard Lillian Parnell Wiley Caroline Howard Six Points Malcolm McQuat Andrew

Editor Inman Joins Central Chautauqua System for Sundays

B R Inman former Messenger editor has accepted a role with the Central Chautauqua System for the upcoming season. He will devote Sundays to Chautauqua engagements while continuing duties with the Indiana State Chamber of Commerce. The System will appear at Plainfield this season.

B. R. Inman the Messenger Central Community Chautauqua System Indiana Stare Chamber of Commerce Community System Plainfield

The New American Thrift Analysis Volume

Forty financiers bankers and educators examine thrift in a new American Academy volume. Topics include nation building budgets labor capital education and international trade with contributions by Carver Lewis McVey Friday Dowrie Wolfe Snedden and Lamont among others.

American Academy of Political and Social Science Thomas Nixon Carver Harvard University William Mather Lewis Savings Division Treasury Department B. R. Andrews Columbia University John A. Lapp Modern Medicine Frank L. McVey University of Kentucky David Friday University of Michigan A. H. Hansen University of Minnesota Frank Eb.wolfe American ‘Alliance Labor and Democracy Thrift George W. Dowrile Pts ‘Business University” of Minnesota United States

Friday Club Luncheon Postponed To March 12

In the weekly notes the Friday Club luncheon at Mrs. Alva Harvey’s home is postponed to Friday March 12. The Three Arts Department celebrated a guest day at Mrs. Chas Symons with a playlet The Neighbors and a social hour with coffee and doughnuts.

Alva Harvey

Missionary Society Plans Prayer Day and Thank Offering

The M E Missionary Society will hold a mid week prayer meeting next Thursday evening March 11 for missions and a public Thank Offering service the following Sunday evening March 14.

M. E.z Missionary Society

Christian Church Services Announced

Edwin S. Sweeney is minister and Warren J. Duke supervises the Bible School. Bible School at 9 30 A M. Morning preaching at 10 45 A M. Evening service at 7 P M. You and all your friends are cordially invited to attend any or all of these services.

Christian Church Edwin S. Sweeney Warren J. Duke Bible School

Reception for A L Taylor at church Sunday School

The M E Sunday School will hold a farewell reception for retiring superintendent A L Taylor and family at the church next Saturday evening March 6 at 7 30. All Sunday School members are invited to attend.

M. E. Sunday School A. L. Taylor

Grade School Pupils Present Musical Program at High School

The grade school children staged an entertaining music program at the high school last Friday in the presence of a large audience. Mrs. Hampton directed with help from teachers. students performed songs and dramatized pieces learned during the year.

Hampton H’sh

Local Notes and Social Updates From Mooresville Area

Mrs J W Lobdell has flu after returning from Kokomo. The Negus family will move to the Albert Barlow property on South Center Street, then the Dickson family will relocate to Indianapolis. M E Missionary Society met with Mrs J W Dicks. twelve members attended and Korea was studied. Viola H Brown promotes Easter garments with low prices and free alterations. Guilford Township Federation of Farmers gained new members, bringing total to 904. J J Adams & Co of Indianapolis gifted H H Hufford a Ford coupe. Hufford has served the company nearly nineteen years. Ralph Bly returns to First National Bank after illness. Maurice Elliott convalescent from flu. Ivy Newby recovering from rheumatism. Frank Spear improving after flu relapse. Carl Cooper improving after three weeks illness. Mrs Mary Mendenhall also had flu. For veterinary service, call Dr E T Davis or Dr L V Walker, office at Mill and Main. M E Ladies Aid to meet with Mrs George Sims on Wednesday Feb 10 at 2 30. R G Edwards elected superintendent of the M B Sunday School, replacing A L Taylor who becomes secretary of the Franklin Commercial Club and will move soon. Fuel Crews of Illinois visited with nephew Ott Crews.

J. W. Lobdell Kokomo Negus Albert Barlow South Center Street Dickson Indianapolis Maurice Elloitt Ivy Newby Frank Spear Carl Cooper Mary’ Mendenhall L. V. Walker Mill & Main Sts M. E. Ladies ‘Aid George Sims

Income Tax Returns Due for 1919 in Indiana

Notice to citizens and residents that 1919 income must be reported if net income reaches $1000 for single or $2000 for married. Returns due March 15 on Form 1040 or 10404, with details on filing status, dependents, and required forms for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and fiduciaries. Information returns (Forms 1098 and 1096) must go to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue in Washington, D. C.

Act of Congress Indiana William L. Elder Internal Revenue Indiatrnapolis Internal Revenue Office United States Commissioner of Internal Revenue Washington,d. C

Mrs. Robinson Buried Here in Danville Funeral Held

Mrs. Mary Z. Robinson age 71 of Danville died at her son Lewis Robinsons home in Indianapolis Sunday after pneumonia from exposure at her granddaughter funeral held February 10 at Maple Hill burial in Danville following services at the Baptist church. She is a sister of Alonzo Ferguson of Florida formerly of this place.

Mary Z. Robinson Danville Lewis. Robinson Indianapolis Maple Hill Robinson Baptist Church Alonzo Ferguson Florida

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Friends Chruch Kw. Albertson Mickie Fabaily -Journal BASS Imickiel P. H. S. Notes P. H. S. Boys Lois Mona Rushton Blanche Bowman Riley Mildred Smith Stella Curtis Ruth Jones Justine Krebs Lucia Cooper Irene James June Smith Opal Burris Cooper Bly Jordan Mrs. McQuat the New American Thrift Fort Three Arts Department Chas. N. Symons Ernest Cooper Able Trot’s Sanders Smith Ernest. Heringlake Fannie Cox Elsworth Ray Brinér Frank Hanna Peter Union Hom Orlando Atkinson Wallace Townsend Home Economics Association Purdue B. W. Anderson Albert Shefton Elmer Pickett George Ers Prorrar M.A. Mo Leota Maiea S.r. Rorace Ballard Ralph Hornaday Home Economics Dept Symons Brahm Katherine Stafford M. E. Missionary Society J. W. Dicks Korea Viola H. Brown Mooresville Federation of Farmers of Guilford ‘Township Guilford Township J. J. Adams, &2 Co H. Hufford Hufford Ralph Bly First National Bank R. G. Edwards M. B. Sunday School Franklin Commercial Club Fuel Crews Illinois Ott Crews Mrs. Robinson
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