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Newspaper

Plainfield Messenger

Location

Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1922

Page

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Mary E J Newlin dies at Sugar Grove of cancer

Mrs Mary E J Newlin 43 wife of Eli J Newlin died at home Sugar Grove Tuesday after weeks of illness Funeral held at Friends Church Sugar Grove Wednesday at 2 burial in Sugar Grove cemetery She leaves husband five daughters Anna Alice Esther Irene Edith H Martha Elizabeth mother Mrs Irene Pickett Salem sister Mrs Amy Hampton Salem OH three brothers Asa Elmer Pickett and Harvey Pickett plus distant relatives an aunt Mrs Lucy Sturdivan and uncle Jesse Allen and nephew Roscoe Stanley Salem Ohio

Mary Newlin Eli J. Newlin Sugar Grove Friends Church Anna Alice Esther Irene Edith H Martha Elizabeth Irene Pickett Mill Creek Amy Hampton Salem, O Asa Elmer Pickett Harvey Pickett Lucy ,Sturdivan Kankakee Jesse Allen Winchester Roscoe Stanley Salem Ohio

The Ideal Newspaper Reader Paradox

A publisher asks readers how to create the ideal paper but realizes the ideal reader does not exist. He resolves to cut nothing further, yet closes shop to join a saxophone business, underscoring the elusive balance between content and audience.

League of Nations

Bible School Elects Officers At Daily Vacation Meeting

The executive board of the Daily Vacation Bible School met at the Baptist church on Sunday afternoon and elected Rev Hess Huffman as chair, Te James as vice chair, Mrs A P Barlow as secretary, and Warren Duke as treasurer. A teachers committee includes Mrs Chas Symons, Mrs M A Kelsey and Mrs C M Calbert. Equipment committee members are C L Jessup, A H Ashton and Carrie Swan. A meeting will be held again next Sunday afternoon at Friends church.

The

Indiana University Memorial Drive Exceeds Goal

Indiana University campaign to build three new on campus memorial buildings raised 514000, surpassing the 400000 goal by nearly 14000. Edith Barker and Russell Judd among early donors, with payments extending five to ten years. Portia Cooper helped fundraise with a recital earning over 1000, and students received a Friday vacation.

Warren T. McCray Indiana University Bloomington Edith Barker Russell Judd Portia Cooper Plainfield University

Juniors Present Play as Tickets Sell Fast

High school notes say the Juniors will perform tonight with many tickets sold prior to Tuesday. A big crowd is urged to attend and support the Juniors. Class games follow next Wednesday with Seniors vs Sophomores at 7:00 and Juniors vs Freshmen at 7:45, plus a 9:30 p.m. finale.

Tucker Almond

Textiles and Patterns Lecture by Mrs Sears at Woman's Club

Mrs H C Sears of Danville lectured on Textiles and Patterns before a general meeting of the Woman's Club at the library on a Saturday afternoon under the Home Economics Department. Vocal numbers were rendered by Mrs A D Johnson and Mrs Donald Douglass. Ice cream and cakes were served during the social hour.

H.C. Sears Danville Woman’s Club Home Economics Department A. D. Johnson Donald Douglass

C. E. Social Postponed At School Event

The Chris Han Endeavor Society social at the high school is postponed due to class basketball games. The event was to be held Friday evening.

Chris- Han Endeavor Society

Auto Thieves Arrested in Danville After Stolen Car Flight

Two Brownsville men aged from the town in Pennsylvania were arrested by marshals in Danville after stealing their sister’s car and driving it west. They halted in Danville last evening and telegraphed their mother for funds. the mother ordered the arrests and is en route.

Brownsville Danville

Mooresville Masons Move to Keller Building

The Masons of Mooresville Lodge No. 78 have bought the second floor of the Keller building for lodge rooms. They plan substantial improvements including walls platform, upholstered settees and chairs, velvet carpet draperies and dining kitchen equipment. The lodge room measures about 40 by 16 feet with dining 38 by 40 feet. Expected cost about $10,000.

Masons Mooresville Keller Tyler

Local Hosts Visit Nearby Neighbors

Six points describe visits among Plainfield Bridgeport and Fairfield residents. Alicia Cope spent Friday with Mrs. William Mattern while Mrs. Walter Hoffman visited Mrs. John Bradford and others. Walter Kellum vacationed with E A Zimmerman family. Mr and Mrs Sam Hicks are cited as recent guests of Morris Gilbert and wife.

Alicia Cope of Plainfield William Mattern Walter Hoffman Bridgeport John Bradford Sam Hicks Morris Gilbert Wife

Taxed Twenty Dollars for Damaging Road by Truck

Two drivers of Hubert Brown's motor truck were arrested Monday by the squire of Putnam county and fined twenty dollars for damaging the road while moving William N. Parsons's household goods to a farm near Clinton. they were stopped by the sheriff.

Hubert Brown Putnam County Wm. N. Parsons Clinton

Concert at Opera House March 24 With High School Group

The high school presents a concert and entertainment at the opera house next Friday evening March 24. The program includes an orchestra, a one act play All the World Loves a Lover, and an interpretative danse. Mendelssohn Spring Song will be performed by the school group. Admission is 25 cents. The program appears in next week’s messenger.

Opera House Mendelssohn Danville

Fellow Craft Degree Work Set in Local Lodge Evening

The local F. and A. M. Lodge announces Fellow Craft degree work scheduled for Tuesday night March 21. Members are invited to attend and witnesses are expected.

F. and A. M. Lodge

Reverend Bellinger to Lead Plainfield Church

The Rev. O. P. Bellinger of Mason City Illinois has accepted the pastorate at Plainfield Christian church and will move to the community in April.

O. P. Bellinger Mason City, Ill Plainfield Christian Church

Wonders of America in New York City Curio Hall

Curio hall in Manhattan Square New York City draws visitors with a 36 ton Greenland meteorite an immense 6444 foot Indian dugout a 79 foot whale model and vast bird and fossil displays. The collection aims to educate on animals birds minerals and human history through 70000 natural history travel and anthropology volumes.

Manhattan Square New York City Grant Greenland

Local Names Link Diverse Group by Shared Hobby

A roster of varied individuals including Dawson Price Joel Jessup Albert Pike Henry Brown and others spans artists, writers, dancers, collectors, and enthusiasts. The list features Mrs Podge Mildred Thornbro Sophie Bland Lois Rushton May Dexter Margaret Inman Mrs Hawley and more, suggesting a community directory or social catalog.

Henry Brown Paul Green Patrick O’ Malley Mrs. Podge -Alandlady Mildred Thornbro Sophie Bland Lois Mona Rushton May Dexter Margaret Inman Mrs. Hawley A . Wanderer

Interclass Games Scheduled With Finals Set

The annual interclass games run Friday night with Seniors facing Sophomores at 7 o clock. Freshmen meet Juniors at 7 45 with the winners meeting for the final at 8 45.

Surprise Wedding at Friends Church Seals Vows

At the Dixon Mercer meeting in the Friends church a surprise wedding occurred after a morning worship. Miss Jessie Mercer and Wendell Dixon exchanged vows before an intimate audience as Rev. Herbert L. Huffman prayed and urged good wishes for the couple. Out of town guests included Mrs. Al McDaniel and many others from Carthage Danville Indianapolis and Earlham College among attendees and well wishers.

Friends Church Emmett Bly Jessie Mercer George E. Mccoee Ud Wendell Dixon Elma Dixon Herbert L. Huffman al McDaniel George Ewing Roland Hall Carthage John Mercer Walter Mercer James Bullington Earl Williams John Williams Floyd Williams Indianapolis Stanley Hadley Mary Brookins Frances Privitt Danville John Phillips Ame Marcus Kendall Evelyn Elliott Mabel Andrews Earlham College Robert Kelsey Wilmington College

Multiple Civil Actions and Change of Venue in Indiana

A series of petitions and suits list receivers and venue changes across Indiana counties. Cases include Worrell versus Clayton Milling Co and McGauhey estate administration against railroad companies, Indemnity Mutual Marine and Great Western Oil Co. venue changes in Marion County, and damages actions by Coatesville entities against the town of Coatesville and trustees. Replevin action noted: Hadley versus Patrick.

Maude M. McGauhey Charles C. McGauhey St. L. Ry. Co Marion Indemnity Mutual Marine Assurance Co., Ltd Great Western Oil Co County Coatesville Ind Board of Trustees of Town of

Coronetts Inquest Reports Lincoln Man's Sudden Death

Joseph Edgar Barnhill died at his Lincoln township home on March 10 1922 around 12 30 pm on the porch. The inquest attributes death to acute dilatation of the heart.

Coronetts Joseph Edgar Barnhill Lincoln Township

Appointment of Ora B Leak as administrator

Ora B. Leak is appointed administrator of the estate of Henry B. Leak deceased with a bond of 3000 dollars and Thomas N. Kennedy as surety. The order names the executor and ensures duties are carried out under probate law.

Ora B. Leak Henry B. Leak Thomas N. Kennedy

Local High Schools Extend Term To April 28

Local high schools will stay in session six weeks longer this year and close on April 28. The change delays end of school by weeks, affecting students and staff.

Birth of Twin Sons for Hoadleys

Twin sons were born to Mr and Mrs Carl D Hoadley on Friday March 10 One infant died the surviving son was named J Carl

Carl D. Hoadley J. Carl

Successful operetta by grade pupils at the opera house

Seventy two grade school pupils staged On Mid Summers Day an operetta praised for charm and effort. The story follows a child who neglects her garden, Fairyland’s sunbeams taking the flowers, and a lesson that flowers need sunshine rain and care.

Opera House Fairyland

Church Announcements and Schedule for Worship

Friends meet for Bible School at 9 30 a m with B W Anderson as superintendent. Worship at 10 30 a m Evening service at 6 p m Christian Endeavor at 7 p m Second of the series on Christian Dynamics titled Hope. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p m. Worship invitation from Herbert L Huffman.

Bible School B. W. Anderson Christian Endeavor Herbert L. Huffman

Sunday Worship Schedule Ad

9 30 Sunday School 10 30 Communion and prayer service All are welcome.

Sunday School Invitation Emphasizes Family Participation

A Sunday School notice invites families to attend next Sunday with parents urged to join their children. It stresses that fathers should lead by example, bringing their hats and coats to accompany their boys to suitable classes for all ages and both genders.

Sunday church services notice at S P Barlow church

Sunday school begins 9 30 a m with S P Barlow as superintendent followed by preaching at 10 30 a m. B Y B U meeting at 6 p m and preaching again at 7 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p m. You are invited to attend all services. S L Essick, Pastor.

S. P. Barlow S. L. Essick

Former Resident Died in Webb City Missouri

William G. Stoddard a former resident of this place died at his home in Webb City Missouri on Friday March 10 of cerebral hemorrhage He leaves a daughter Mrs George W Lott with whom he had made his home for a number of years The body was brought to Vincennes Indiana for burial.

William G. Stoddard Webb City George W. Lott Vincennes Ind

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the Ideal Newspaper Mickie I. U K. A C.E. Social Mooresville Masons’ Home Frank Milhaus Fort David Crone Walter Kellum Fairfield E. A. Zimmerman and Family Christian Church Wonders OF America T.T. Maxey Western Newspaper Union American Museum OF Natural History Dawson Price Joel Jessup Albert Pike Julia Dickson Paul Franklin Joseph Marley Mildred Smith Dixon-Mercer Charles B. Worrell Clayton Milling Co Christian Methodist P. m Chester’ Miller Stella Burkett Wendell H Dixon
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