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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1922
Page
4
The Messenger announces Robert W. Stephenson as a candidate for the Trustee nomination in Guilford township, subject to the Republican primary on Tuesday May 2.
Nounce the name of James W Noel as a candidate for the nomination of recorder of Hendricks County subject to the decision of the Republican primary May 2.
The statement nominates John Hume as a candidate for Hendricks County prosecutor, subject to the Republican primary decision on Tuesday May 2.
Hendricks county voters are informed that EWING BAIRD is a Republican candidate for county recorder, seeking the nomination in the May primary. The notice states his intent to run under the Republican ticket.
The statement announces John Masten of Clay Township as a candidate for the Republican nomination for Clerk of Hendricks County, subject to the primary decision on May 2.
Lincoln Township resident George A Johnson announces candidacy for the Republican nomination as Clerk of Hendricks County pending party decision.
The statement declares Charles Clark of Center Township as a candidate for the Sheriff nomination in Hendricks County. The nomination is subject to the Republican primary decision on May 2.
For assessors race in Hendricks County the name of R. M. Shirley appears as a candidate for the Republican nomination subject to the primary on May 2.
Amos B Ed wards of Clay Township enters the Republican primary for County Assessor on May 2, aiming to secure the nomina tion. He seeks support in the forthcoming party primary.
Alvin Woodward of Liberty County seeks the county clerk position subject to the Republican primary decision on May 2. He faces ballot considerations and party support as voters decide party alignment and candidate viability.
John E. Vestal enters the race for County Commissioner in the Third District. The Republican primary will determine the nominee.
The Universal Spirit motto guides a large business firm through strikes and unrest. Management has sustained trust and loyalty among workers, friends, and the company by promoting cooperation over fear, friction, or distrust.
The passage asserts that Opportunity acts without regard to people or time, always diligent and patient. It contrasts human rest with Opportunity’s endless labor, implying persistence and relentless potential in every moment.
Poem by Delphine Harris Coy calling for female service and gentle labor in family and community roles. It envisions women as daughters sisters and neighbors offering labor love and sympathy to uplift others through hard work and resilience.
A brief death anniversary note from Mrs. Fred Gibbs and Family memorializes a mother who died on March 11 1921. The tribute acknowledges the pain of loss and vows that love will endure beyond the grave. Flowers upon the grave are mentioned as fading, while love remains constant.
The P. H. S. Freshman team defeated Technical Freshmen 39 to 22 on Wednesday night. The Yearlings have worked hard all winter and show promising material for the varsity squad in the future.
Earl Pike son of Mr and Mrs Lt L Pike of Plainfield won a varsity letter at Franklin College under Coach Will Nelp. He led Baptist squad to wins over Wabash and Butler and earned first team honors from the Indianapolis Star and Pat Page of Butler. A senior and Phi Delta Theta member, Pike shifted from center to back guard this season.
The 1920 census shows 780 794 southern born negroes living in the North or West, 8.1 percent of southern born totals, with 47 223 northern born negroes living in the South. Far South states show rising migration to Pennsylvania Georgia Florida Alabama Ohio Mississippi Missouri Texas to Missouri. The report notes approximately 400 000 survivors of earlier migration left the South after 1910.
Roy P. Gates of the national committee on vagrancy refutes a San Francisco report that New York's homeless are migrating westward. He cites 35000 home less men in the city, average age down to 32 since 1914, and says few ex service men are among them.
In Shipshewana Indiana the Farmers State Bank was robbed of 15000 dollars in cash and Liberty bonds using an acetylene torch to open the safe. Insurance covered the loss. Police suspect three men who arrived by car late in the day carried out the heist, the ninth robbery at the bank in 20 years and the third this year. Shipshewana lies ten miles west of LaGrange.
In a magistrate court in Nairobi a resident pleaded not guilty to milk adulteration. The defendant blamed lack of expert testimony for possible acquittal, but the trial was interrupted when a family of tadpoles hatched during proceedings.
Mr and Mrs Wm Price of Elmwood visit Fred Price family. Earle Davis Blair stays with Oscar Bradford. Rosa Jenkins improves. Funeral attendees for Mrs Theodore Walton. Miss Bessie Underwood visits Mrs George Glodfelter. Henry Spray visits from Lynhearst Drive. George Urban and family move north of Lebanon. Wim Blessing guest of C B Parnell and Mickleys. Dudley Robey and Tillie Woods visit Harvey Hurn. Bean family moves near Mooresville. Wildwood cottage burned recently. Two sisters of Mrs Harvey Harris ill in Indianapolis. Mrs Lillian Parnell attends Bridgeport PTA. Services announced by S L Essick, Pastor.
Amelia Roger Lindley, superintendent of missionary work, spoke at the Sunday morning meeting about the Quakers' past and ongoing efforts for Native Americans.
Sunday services at 9 30 a m and 7 p m with preacher Rev P W McKenzie of Lebanon returning next Sunday Epworth League 6 15 p m Bible School 9 30 a m with B W Anderson in charge Children urged to attend Pastor leads Christian Endeavor at 6 p m Habits Good and Bad sermon series begins 7 p m Wednesday prayer meeting 7 30 p m Baptists hold 9 30 a m Sunday school with Ss Pe Barlow superintendent
A New York Sun excerpt recounts Bob McIntosh taking a stray umbrella from a trolley seat to avoid the wet walk home on a rainy night. The motor man challenges him as the car pulls away, leaving Bob startled and the umbrella's fate uncertain amid busy city life.
Five Thoroughbred Duroc male hogs for sale. Farrowed in September and December. Sired by two leading boars of the breed. Bargain price if sold within 30 days.
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