Appalling Number of Deaths In Local Funeral Notices
The report lists multiple deaths including George Carr 68 who died after being found unconscious in a barn and interred at Maple Hill beside his widow Lydia and six children. Melissa Carter 66 died of pleurisy at home on Church street. she was a former teacher librarian and bookkeeper, buried at Sugar Grove. Arthur and family details accompany Parker family mentions with relatives in Kansas and Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Carr
W. H. Hedges
Christian Church
Jordans
Ralph Bly
Maple Hill
Lydia Carr
Bert Wickliff
Arthkir Wickliff
Georgia Myland
J. B. Carr
Lowell Carr
Paul Carr
Melissa Carter
Church Street
Clayton
Ira
Elizbeth Carter
Plainfield
Telephone Company
Sugar Grove Cemetery
Albert L. Parker
E. C. Hodson
Kansas
Will Heringlake
Lowell Carter
Earnest and
Raymond Carter
Tennessee
Carl Stephenson
Danville
Deaths and Funerals In Mooresville Area
Mrs Mary A E Johnson 78 widow of George Johnson dies at her step son s home on North Center street after years of rheumatism and a fall that broke her hip Funeral by Dr S H Creigton of Indianapolis Friday at 2 pm burial West Union Cemetery Jordans to sing Funeral for George Dyke 64 of apoplexy conducted by Rev George Scruggs at West Newton burial there Widow Mrs Delle Dyke and three children named in notice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. E Johnson
George Johnson
Charles S. Johnson
North Center Street
S. H. Creignton
Indianapolis
West Union Cemetery
Jordans
George Dyke
George Scruggs
M. E. Church of
Mooresville
West Newton
Delle, Dyke
John McCollum
Obituary Fragment Mentioning Opal Christopher and Omer Dyke
Opal Christopher and Omer Dyke are named in a brief obituary fragment noting three sisters Mrs Sell Gambel Isabel Illinois Mrs Laura Mc Graw and Mrs Bill Boyd of Indianapolis and a brother James Dyke of Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Christopher
Omer Dyke
Sell Gambel
Isabel
Ill
Laura McGraw
Bill Boyd
Indianapolis
James Dyke
Brooklyn
Mrs Annabelle Greene Dies at 41 in Terre Haute
Mrs Annabelle Greene wife of Eston A Greene died at her Terre Haute home Friday morning at age 41. Funeral held at the house Monday at 10 30 AM with burial at Maple Hill that afternoon. Survived by husband two children Noble V and Dorothy G and four sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annabelle Greene
Eston A. Greene
Terre Haute
Maple Hill
Noble V
Dorothy G
Plainfield Falls as Bucket of Dope Chooses Winners
The team suffered elimination as a remark about the bucket being kicked out surfaced. The article notes the bucket contained enough dope to pick 13 of 15 game winners, signaling a dramatic misfire in predicting outcomes.
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Plainfield
Martinsville Exposes Frustrations in District Tournament
Echoes from Martinsville recount a tense district tourney with Plainfield, Eminence, and Franklin. Tudor led scoring with 48 points while Nash topped in field goals at 21 as fans debated home court and gym facilities for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Martinsville
Eminence
Tudor
Nash
Hendricks County
Local basketball teams named across Martinsville and Plainfield
First team includes Paul and Tudor from Martinsville with Hickey as captain and guards Knox and Hagee from Plainfield. Second team features Nash and S Shake from Martinsville with Rees as captain and guards Hunt and Smith, plus for ward Eminence and Plainfield connections.
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Paul
Martinsville
Hickey
Morgantown
Tudor
Knox
Hagee
Plainfield
Nash
S. Shake
Eminence
Rees
Smith
Hunt
Card of Thanks for Beloved Husband and Father
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to the Friends pastor singers and pallbearers for kindness during bereavement of our husband and father. Grateful acknowledgment to W. A. Rushton undertaker and the I O F for floral pieces. Mrs. Lydia Carr and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Rushton
Lydia Carr
Florida flowers sent to Messenger staff by W F Carter
A box of flowers from W F Carter of Umtil la Florida arrived in fine shape for the Messenger force. The bouquet included orange blossoms roses moss and other varieties. Mr Carter expressed great appreciation for those he remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Carter
Umitilla
Fla
Carter
Baptist Church Announces Holy Week Services
The Baptist church invites attendance at special services each night during the week before Easter. Sunday school at 9:30 A. M. with A. P. Barrow as superintendent and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:00 P. M. Fuller details to follow next week. Pastor 8S. L. Essick invites all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
A. P. Barrow
the Baptist Church
Fuller
L. Essick
Literary Club Program Highlights Longfellow and Martinsville Preview
The Literary Club meeting featured Longfellow biographies and poems by Olive Charles Florence Caldwell and Beulah Overton, plus speeches by the P H S faculty. Mr Stevenson announced two March 4 events the Harding inauguration and Plainfield’s Martinsville basketball game. The day closed with basketball squad chants and a belated eloquent speech from Mr Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Literary Club
Longfellow
Olive Charles
Florence Caldwell
Feral Harrison
Beulah Overton
Stevenson
Harding
Plainfield
Martinsville
Mr. Stevenson
Sunday School and Evening Gospel Services Announced
The notice outlines 9 30 A M Sunday school led by W J Duke with a goal to includes absentees next Sunday. 10 45 A M Lord s supper and sermon If Every Member Were Just Like Me. 7 00 P M Evangelistic hour with The Man Whose Life Was An Open Book. A mid week service of praise prayer and Bible study begins Wednesday 7 30 P M studying Luke each night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Duke
Is Life a Race or a Ramble at Local Church
Sunday message notes progress with 1171 attendees and $11.41 offering. Upcoming programs include 10 30 A M choir anthem 6 15 P M Young People meeting 7 P M women led service with talks on missionary teachings Bible distribution and influence in literature with music by Women's Chorus and solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meroz
Lily Hiss
Elma Dixon
Alice Charles
Helen Barker
Edna New
Helen Dixon
Mary Marley
Civil cases docket in Marion county and state matters
Civil docket notes list divorce between Cornelia Freda Pike and Harry Martin Pike. Change of venue for William H. Barrere Jr. v James B. Walker in Marion county. Quiet title suit in Robert A. Pounds v Newby Hunt et al. Motion for judgment in favor of defendant overruled. defendant excepted. sixty days for bill of exceptions. defendant moves for new trial. Edna O Daugherty v William E Daugherty et al. cause dismissed with plaintiff costs. Judgment against plaintiff for costs. Edna O Daugherty v Samuel A Daugherty cause dismissed with costs. Judgment against plaintiff for costs. James R Norrell as administrator of Edward Whiteside estate v Indiana Taxi Co. judgment for costs. Davie M Pigg v Charles T Pigg cause dismissed with costs. State ex rel Gladys Sheckles v Merrill Sheckles cause dismissed. Defendant whereabouts wholly unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia Freda Pike
Harry Martin Pike
William H. Barrere, Jr
James B. Walker
Marion County
Robert A. Pounds
Newby Hunt
Katherine Grigsby
Standard Oil Co
Edna O. Daugherty
Henry T. Kirk
William E. Daugherty
Samuel A. Daugherty
James R. Norrell
Edward Whiteside
Indiana Taxi Co
Davie M. Pigg
Charles T. Pigg
State of Indiana
Gladys Sheckles
Merrill Sheckles
New Christian Minister Accepts Plainfield Pastorate
Rev. W. H. Hedges began duties as pastor of Plainfield Christian church at last Sunday’s services arriving from Bangor Michigan where he served three and a half years. He is a Michigan University graduate who studied at Oberlin Theological Seminary. Mrs. Hedges, a DePauw University graduate, also studied at Michigan University. The couple and their 13 year old son Donald arrived last week and will reside in Amitydale after their household goods come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hedges
Plainfield
Martinsville Wins Sectional Title Over Plainfield in Narrow Final
Martinsville claims the sectional basketball crown at Martinsville after tough wins over Plainfield and Pittsboro. The squad advances to meet Garfield of Terre Haute in Bloomington, with Plainfield eliminated by Martinsville in a fast Friday night clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Martinsville
Garfield
Terre Haute
Bloomington
Pittsboro
Martinsville-Plainfield
Monrovia
Stilesville
Paragon
Mooresville
Litton
North Salem
Morgantown
Danville
Amo
Brownsburg
Eminence
Avon
Clayton
Lizton
Household Goods Sale at DeWeese Residence
Public auction scheduled for 2:00 P M on Saturday March 12 at the late Lucinda DeWeese’s residence corner of Center and Lincoln streets Plainfield. Items include stoves carpets chairs beds and other household goods. W L DeWeese administrator.
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Lucinda DeWeese
Center
Lincoln Streets
W. L. DeWeese
Probate notices for Dee and West estates
Thomas A. Dee appointed administrator with the will annexed of Patrick P. Dee estate. Bond set at 300 dollars with M. T. Hunter and Cleo L. Hunt as sureties. Albert H. Mitchell appointed administrator of Sarah A. West estate. Bond set at 4000.60 dollars with Robert West and Chas. V. Sears as sureties.
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Thomas A. Dee
Patrick P. Dee
Bond
M. T. Hunter
Cleo L. Hunt
Albert H. Mitchell
Sarah A. West
Robert West
Chas. V. Sears
Farmers To Meet In Guilford Township March 19
The Guilford township farmers will meet at the Plainfield library next Saturday at 7 30 P M The program features W E Marples Eulogy of the Dairy Cow by W O Mills a soybean discussion by N K E Parsons and F A Hanna fertilizer news by W F Franklin and music by a night school orchestra The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford Township
Plainfield
W. E. Marple
W.O. Mills
N. K E. Parsons
F. A. Hanna
W. F Franklin
Appreciation for aid after loss of wife and mother
We express thanks to those who offered help during our bereavement. Special gratitude to Rev. Watson, Mr. Rushton, and to those who furnished automobiles, Eston Greene and family.
Marriage License For Wendell H. Watkins And Frieda Pearcy
Wendell H. Watkins of Litton and Frieda Pearcy of Danville Rural Route C obtained a marriage license. The filing indicates a union recorded under local civil authority with parties listed by full names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell H. Watkins
Litton
Frieda Pearcy
Danville
For Sale Spotted Poland China bred gifts
Frank H. Jessup advertises spotted Poland China bred gifts for sale. The note mentions 21 as a reference number or age.
Twins Born to Pigeon Couple in Barn Loft
In a rural note from March 6 delivery, a pair of twin squabs named Squab and Squealer were born to Mr. and Mrs. Pigeon in a barn loft. The report records a country life event with local color and family names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Pigeon
Thanking Neighbors for Help During Illness and Death
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ellis and Family express thanks to neighbors and friends for assistance during the sickness and death of their aunt Lo deskia Fogleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodeskia Fogleman
Frank Ellis
Interment of James Barker at Maple Hill Cemetery
James Barker of Eagle Creek near Indianapolis was laid to rest today at Maple Hill Cemetery. He was a brother of Charles Barker of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Barker
Eagle Creek
Indianapolis
Maple Hill
Charles Barker
Hoover Dinner Set To Aid European Starvation Victims
A community plans an Invisible Guest Hoover Banquet on March 19 to benefit starving babies and children in Europe. Allen B. Maxwell of Indianapolis will speak. tickets go on sale soon with a minimum $2 plate price and potential $10 gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
European Relief Council
Edward Edgerton
Edgerton
Emil Mills
America
Allen B. Maxwell
Indianapolis
Central
Emil B. Mills
W. A. Rushton
Chester Pike
Messen
Among the Clubs General Club Meeting at Library
The General Club will meet at the library assembly Saturday March 12. The Home Economics Department will furnish the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library
Home Economics
Home Economics Department Meeting Postponed
The regular meeting at Mrs. Robert Harrison’s home on Friday March 11 is postponed. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Ralph Bly’s home on Friday April 8.
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Robert Harrison
Ralph Bly
Women’s Club to Maintain Public Restroom at Hotel Hendrix
The Civics Department plans a public restroom project at the Hotel Hendrix with financing from the club and assistance from other club departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civics
Women’s Club
Hotel
Hendrix
Civics Department Meets At Library March Sixteenth
The Civics Department will meet at the library next Wednesday afternoon March 16. Mrs. R W Stephenson will be hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civics Department
R. W. Stephenson
Girl Struck by Stone in School Incident
A seven year old named Lenora Wheeler was hit by a stone thrown by a schoolboy in an accident days ago. She was initially listed in serious condition but is now reported to be improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenora Wheeler
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West Union
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Mickie
Iowa
Moor
Neil
Snapeay
Gilence
Plainfield Boys
Cr. F. Duncan
Franklin
Callis
Seminence
Knoy
Florida
Christian
NEW Christian Minister
PH. S
Frank H. Jessup
Elizabeth Cox
James
John
Near Avon
Rosland Johnson
Messenger Office
Austin Kassler
Baby
George Sims
Sanders Smith
Olive Seaman
Esther Huron
Tipton
House of Representatives
Edith Barker
J.S. Ragan
Country News
Hoover
A.M
Masonic Lodge
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