Primary Oratorical Contest Tomorrow at Local High School
The primary oratorical contest will be held Friday evening at the junior high building. Contestants enter in categories: discussion Bruce Wilson Julia Kreider reading Clarice Barner Marcus Dixon Florence Kirkpatrick Ruth Admire voice Marcus Dixon Julia Dickson Katherine Hitt Harleen Cooper. Winners will represent the high school in the county contest at Danville on April 1. Public admission is twenty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Wilson
Julia Kreider
Clarice Barner
Marcus Dixon
Florence Kirkpatrick
Ruth Admire
Julia Dickson
Katherine Hitt
Harleen Cooper
Danville
Large crowds hear Gypsy Smith sermons in Indianapolis
Gypsy Smith evangelistic services ongoing at the mammoth tabernacle on Ohio and Alabama streets. Daily talks at Keith's theater from 11:50 to 12:55, with evening meetings at 7. Reported several hundred converts amid hopes of a historic spiritual awakening.
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Gypsy Smith
Mammoth Tabernacle
Ohio
Alabama
Indianapolis
Tabernacle
Keith
Fire at Stanley Home Damages Roof Early Wednesday
A fire likely sparked by chimney embers damaged several feet of the Stanley residence roof. Neighbors and friends quickly assisted in fighting the blaze as Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Stanley thanked those who helped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Stanley
Stanley
Juniors Edge Seniors in Class Games After Close Match
In a competitive Junior against Senior clash last Friday the Juniors led 5-10 at halftime with a tied score five times. The Juniors pulled away in the second period and the Seniors won the meet. Whitson Stewart received the silver cup donated by Orla Jordan as the judges announced the results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitson Stewart
Orla Jordan
Morrell Sister Dies. Mrs Morrell Passes in Indianapolis
Mrs E C Sewall returned home after being summoned by the critical illness and death of her sister Mrs Fannie A Morrell who died Friday at the home of Mrs George Elliott in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Sewall
Indianapolis
Fannie A. Morrell
George Elliott
234 Hours' Leave at Princess theater on March 24
A sprightly screen comedy based on Mary Roberts Rinehart's story arrives at the Princess theater March 24 under the Alumni Association. Sergeant William Gray tricks his colonel and wins the colonel's daughter, with Doris May and Douglas McLean co starring. Special music and two performances. Tickets from the alumni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Gray
Princess Theater
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Saturday Evening Post
Doris May
Douglas McLean
Club meetings and programs in March events
Mrs. Alice B. Charles presided as minutes were read and the afternoon program included piano solos by Mrs. Miles, vocal group by Mrs. Bly, a saxophone and cornet duet by Miss Young and Miss Mercer, readings by Miss Olive Charles, and another piano solo. Ice cream and wafers were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice B. Charles
Charles Symons
A. S. Miles
Ralph Bly
Edith Young
Jessie Mercer
Olive Charles
DePauw Debates Win Over Indiana University in PurdiE
Randolph Cox represented DePauw University in the negative in a debate at Purdue on the topic that the federal government should own and operate all coal mines if transportation questions are waived. DePauw won the match as part of a two debate series with twelve schools. Cox was praised for his statistics, delivery and rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Cox
DePauw University
United States
DePauw
Indiana University
Purdue
Cox
Mrs Elizabeth Oakley Dies at 80 in Indianapolis Area
Elizabeth Oakley died March 11 1921 at her daughter Eppie Rennard's home in Indianapolis. She was 80 years 3 months and 18 days old and mother to nine children six surviving: Ep.pie Bennard Ira Oakley Laura Hornaday James Oakley Mary Morris and Eva Gibbs. She leaves husband grandchildren and great grandchildren and many friends with a comforting verse about rest with God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Oakley
Eppie Rennard
Indianapolis
Eppie Bennard
Ira Oakley
Laura Hornaday
James Oakley
Mary Morris
Ben Davis
Eva Gibbs
Plainfield
Minor quake rattles residents on Avon and Main hills
A slight earthquake was felt about 6 15 Monday morning with several early risers reporting a noticeable jolt on North Avon avenue and East Main street hill. The quake was described as scarcely noticeable by others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Avon Avenue
East Main Street
Card of Thanks from the Johnson Family
Card from Chas Johnson and family thanking friends for help during their mother and grandmother's sickness and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Johnson and Family
Passion Week sermons at Baptist Church next week
Beginning Sunday the Baptist Church holds nightly services with Passion Week sermons. Sunday schedule includes 9 30 a m Sunday school led by A P Barlow and 10 30 a m and 7 00 p m preaching on The Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem and The Compassionate Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
A. P. Barlow
Jerusalem
S. L. Essick
Watch Our Bible School Grow
Sunday services begin at 9 30 with Warren Duke as superintendent and teachers inviting growth. 11 00 the pastor speaks To Whom Shall We Win Men with a 7 00 gospel service and a Wednesday 7 30 Bible study. Join and make churchgoing a habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Duke
Methodist Church Palm Sunday Services and Gipsy Smith Series
The church announces 9:30 Sunday school with a cross sermon, 10:30 worship on Hosanna Singers, 7:00 evening on Year of Redemption, and Wednesday midweek service. It urges all members to attend and highlights a Gipsy Smith campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Calvary
Christ
Jesus
Plainfield
Gipsy Smith
Hendricks County Berkshire Association Formed
An enthusiastic meeting of pure bred Berkshire breeders formed the Hendricks County Berkshire Association. Elected officers include President Jay Bank Vice President C C Cowell and Secretary Treasurer A H Ashton with directors W N Parsons and Qodus Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire
Hendricks County Berkshire Association
Jay Bank
C. C. Cowell
A. H. Ashton
W. N. Parsons
Qodus Jackson
Earlham Track Team poised for another winning season
Coach Ray Mowe reports Earlham College should field a strong track squad with most of last year’s lettermen returning. The schedule includes meets with Indiana University Cincinnati University Kalamazoo Western Normal DePauw Franklin I C A L Notre Dame and a conference meet in Chicago.
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Ray Mowe
Hearlham College
Harlham
Indiana University
Earlham
Cincinnati University
Kalamazoo Western Normal
Kalamazoo
Mich
DePauw
Greencastle
Franklin
Indianapolis
State College
Notre Dame
Chicago
Community thanks for kindness during illness and death
We thank friends and neighbors for many acts of kindness shown during the illness and death of our husband and father. Mrs. Della Dyke and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Dyke
Plainfield and Guilford Schools to Close April 15
The Plainfield grade school and Guilford township country schools will close on April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Guilford Township
Local Notes and Community Highlights in Plainfield
Local notes list dinner gatherings for Mrs. J C Pike Mrs H M Garriott and families with Chester Pike Mr and Mrs John Hanna and Dr Ernest Cooper. Miss Carolina M Wood from New York to speak April 8 at Friends Church on relief work in France Germany free to public.
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J. C. Pike
H. M. Garriott
Chester Pike
Plainfield Vulcanizing Co
Earl Hunt
A. T. Edmonson
Clayton
Walter Hanna
Detroit
Mich
John Hanna
Ernest Cooper
Emaline Hanna
Carolina M. Wood
New York
Friends Church
American Friends Service Committee
Miss Wood
France
Germany
Leota Mattern
Harold Bowman
Urban Bowman
A. M. Shaw
William Brandt
Milton Blair
Carrie Hobbs
Margaret Inman
Clifford Milan
Columbus
George Carr
Emmett Davis, Jr
Elliott
Local residents host visits and sales in Plainfield scene
Mrs Verl Johnson of Muncie visits Miss Irene Carroll while Mrs E Kelly of Clayton stays with Mrs E B Watson. The Jones move into the McFadden property and rebuild after a fire. A county Home Economics Club meeting in Danville, and numerous visits from families in Muncie Indianapolis Denver and Detroit mark a busy weekend in Plainfield. For sale notices include Spotted Poland China gifts and Barred Plymouth Rock setting eggs.
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Verl Johnson of
Muncie
Irene Carroll
Alva Stanley
Home Economics Club
Danville
M. BE. Vaughn
Delbert Vaughn
Nina Vaughn
Edward Stevenson
Indianapolis
Jennie Doty
Nora Richardson
Raymond Johnson
Byron Cox
Charles Wicks
N. B. Bonham
A. G. Prentice
J. S. Ragan
Prentice
Ragan
Lucinda DeWeese
Center and
Lincoln Sts
Plainfield
W. L. DeWeese
Messenger
J. M. Armstrong
W. R. Elliott
Donald Douglass
G. G. Derbyshire
Amily
Southport
Martha Bell Frazier
Indiana University
Mfs
J. F. Frazier
Ruth Mertz
CG. Sandford
Denver
Col
Allen Douglass
Harry Douglass
Irene Duffy
Lottie Duffy
Madison Wellman
Gilbert
Bell Union
Henry Barlow
Walter Hanna
Detroit
Mich
John Hanna
Emaline Hanna
Clayton
Plymouth Rock
Frank H. Jessup
Hoover Dinner At MGH To Aid European Relief
A Friends church dinner to be held Saturday 8 PM at the Friends church will raise funds for the European Relief Council to feed and treat 3.5 million Central and Eastern European children in famine and war. Tickets cost 2.00 and are available from Emil B. Mills W A Rushton G G Cumberworth Chester C Pike. A public bulletin will list ticket purchasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Friends Church
European Relief Council
Central
Europe
Emil B. Mills
W. A. Rushton
G. G
Franklin Grocery to Open in Masonic Building
Preparations are complete for a Franklin grocery store on the first floor of the Masonic building once home to Symons Hardware. The interior is redecorated and in apple pie order. Several truckloads of stock have arrived from Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Masonic
Symons Hardware Company
Indianapolis
Purity Candy Kitchen Owner's Child Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery
The young son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Carlo, Purity Candy Kitchen proprietors, underwent an appendicitis operation Monday evening at an Indianapolis hospital. Doctors report the child's progress as good.
Signs of spring color the town in brisk plain sight
John S. Moore displays a new straw hat and summer coat. Dr. Cooper shows a flock of newly hatched chicks. The Page National Bank buildings receive a fresh coat of paint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Moore
Dr. Cooper
Page National Bank
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Robert Koch
Three Arts Department
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Robert W. Stephenson
Jamison
Charles Barker
Indiana
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Lenna Watson
Christian Endeavor
Asa Kelsey
Christian
Berkshire Breeders Association
Elmer Stephenson
Ethan Kendall
Helen Baldock
Clayton High School
A. J. Clayton
Vesta Brown
S. Center Street
Yale
E. Kelly of
E. B. Watson
Dan Jones
McFadden
Wendell Stanley
Mr. Jones
Poland
William Lail
Colo
Eva Morris
C. M. Hobbs
Lail
Atlantic City
N. J
Hobbs
Mary Wheeler
Ollie Hobbs
Edwin Albertson
Order of the Eastern Star
Minnie Knight
C. O. Watson
Winchester
Loyd
Chandler
D. E. Gregory
Christine Matchette
Joseph Spear
George Bryant
C. A. Bolster
George Herring
Lillian Bryant
Irvin Moore
Joppa
Pauline Spear
Jesse Dutton
Frank D. Johnston
Ona Campbell
Elizabeth Brewer
Adna Moone
Lois Mona Rushton
Albert Price
Joseph Marley
Ruth Ballard
Ruth Campbell
Dawson Price
David Douglass
E. J. Russle
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