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Newspaper

Plainfield Messenger

Location

Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1922

Page

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Indiana Physico-Medical Association Elects Officers

Dr. GC B. Thomas was elected president at the sixtieth annual Indiana Physico-Medical Association convention held at the Claypool hotel. More than forty doctors from across Indiana attended. officers include H W Millikan as vice president and N E Harold as secretary-treasurer.

C. B. Thomas Physico-Medical Association GC. B. Thomas Indiana Physico-Medical Association Claypool Hotel Indiana H. W. Millikan Whitestown N. E. Harold Indianapolis

Elizabeth Cox 89 Dies in Cartersburg

Elizabeth Cox aged 89 died Saturday morning of bronchial pneumonia at Cartersburg. Funeral held at daughter Mrs. James Ward home with Rev. Davis officiating. Survived by eight children including Joseph Anderson Howard Danville Otis Franklin Charles California Lawson Clayton Elmer Clayton and Mrs. Alice McClain and Mrs. James Ward. Memorial sermon for G A R set for Sunday May 28. Church activities and a town religious survey outlined by Pastor J A Gardner.

Elizabeth Cox Cartersburg James Ward Davis The Christian Church Clayton Orla Jordan Carolyne Johnson Joseph Anderson Howard Danville Otis Franklin Charles California Lawson Elmer Alice McClain Daniel Cox

Civic Glean-Up and Get-Up for a City Peautiful

A civic appeal urges public spirited cleanup of streets and alleys in Plainfield. The message stresses community effort, pride, and a shared joy in creating a brighter, better city through volunteer work and neighborhood care.

A No. 1 Lawrence Dunbar Plainfield

Farmers Protect Crops From Hail This Season

Notice urges farmers to shield wheat oats corn tomatoes and tobacco from hail. Highlight that protection is dangerous to go without and that M Havens is the agent for this service.

M. Havens

Dressing Up Main Street Gains Colorful Improvements

T. H. Barnes & Son and Harry Wilson repainted storefronts while Gus Krebs installed an electric revolving barber sign. Ralph Bly added his annual flower box at the First National Park, brightening the street.

Main St T. H. Barnes & Son Harry Wilson Gus Krebs Ralph Bly

Bible School and Evening Services at Local Church

9:30 a.m. Bible School supervised by B. W. Anderson with classes for all ages. 10:30 a.m. Worship service. 6:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor led by Marcus Dixon. 7:30 p.m. Evening worship with special music and a sermon on Culture. 7:50 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting urged for all to greet strangers. Herbert L. Huffman, Pastor.

Bible School B. W. Anderson Christian Endeavor Marcus Dixon

Elizabeth Cox Obituary

Elizabeth Cox born March 10 1833 near Plainfield Indiana died May 14 1922 aged 89 years 2 months 4 days. She married Danial Cox April 15 1852. They had 11 children three died before her including Horace Frank and Clarence. Husband Danial Cox died June 4 1890. She leaves 15 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren one brother one sister and many relatives. She united with the church in girlhood and spent life in the area living 58 years on the family farm. All children were present except one son in California.

Elizabeth Little Samuel Rebecca Little Plainfield Indiana Danial Cox Horace Frank Clarence California Church

Civics Department to hold annual picnic and year end meeting

The Civics Department plans its annual picnic and last meeting of the club year on Saturday May 27 at Mrs E C Sewall s home with Mrs A S Miles assisting The Friday Club will host a lunch tomorrow May 19 at Mrs Alva Harvey s home New program books for 1922 1923 will be distributed at the next meeting Officers for next year include Mrs Hubert Brown president Mrs Alva Harvey vice president Mrs F D Johnston recording secretary Mrs Harry Sanders corresponding secretary and Mrs James Baldock treasurer The Sugar Grove Home Economics class held its last regular meeting May 11 with Miss Alice Newlin as hostess assisted by Mrs Will Newlin The class voted to continue supporting the home demonstrator Refreshments were served Guests included Mrs Albert Sheets and Mrs Chris Green Community girls organized a sewing club with Emma Price president Florence Carraway vice president and Ione Carraway sec treas At a Hendricks County Federation of Home Economics Clubs meeting in Danville on the 18th no definite plans could be made to continue home demonstration work Two clubs previously helping will not continue financial support Ruth Dix salary half paid by Home Economics Clubs The township chairman will consult townships before decisions The Ruth M Dix girls clubs will continue under Sarah T Maxwell County Chairman

Civics Department E. C. Sewall A. S. Miles Hubert Brown Alva Harvey F. D. Johnston Harry Sanders James Baldock Sugar Grove Alice Newlin Will Newlin Ruth Dix Ruth M. Dix Sarah T. Maxwell

Woman's Club hears Hodges talk on parental roles

The last general meeting in the library of the Woman's Club featured Mrs. Curtis Hodges of Indianapolis speaking on Parent-Teacher Association aims and child training. She urged responsible parenting, healthy environments, and close ties between parents and teachers to develop character and future citizens. Other speakers included Mrs. George Elliott, Mrs. Pierce, and Mrs. Robert Hufford of Danville.

Woman’s Club Civics Department Curtis Hodges Indianapolis Parent-Teacher Association George Elliott Pierce E. C. Sewall Robert Hufford Danville

Inman to Resume Chautauqua Lecture Tour

B R Inman will leave Saturday for a three months Chautauqua lecture tour under Radcliffe Chautauqua System with headquarters in Washington DC He will meet with Chautauqua staff there then perform in Pennsylvania Virginia Maryland and other eastern states Speaking topics include The Spirit of the Patriot Storms God and Caesar Preparedness and Wadpoles Turtles and Trout He previously attended the Community Chautauqua System in Plainfield and nearby areas in 1921.

B. R. Inman Radcliffe Chautauqua System Washington, D. C Washington Cas Chautauqua Star Pennsylvania Virginia Macarrland Mgr. Inman God Inman

Mothers Day Program at Baptist Church Tribute

The World Wide Guild of the Baptist church held Mother's Day services Sunday evening. The program featured Bible mother stories read by Guild members, with scripture reading, solos by Miss Clara Rammel and Miss Katharine Hiatt, a prayer by Mrs. C. M. Calbert, a duet by Miss Hiatt and Mrs. Essick, and congregational singing.

World Wide Guild of the Baptist Church the Baptist Church Clara Rammel Katharine Hiatt C. M. Calbert S. L. Essick Hiatt Essick

May Party for Sunday School Children

The primary department of the Christian Sunday School was entertained by superintendent Mrs. Charles Symons at her home on Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 5. Refreshments of ice cream cookies and sandwiches were served. Boys received balls and girls dolls as favors. The department has 70 enrolled. Mrs. Warren Duke and Miss Edith Young assisted.

The Christian Sunday School Charles Symons Warren Duke Edith Young

Mothers Night Observed By WapeeKeeWa Club

The second annual Mothers Night was held at the club house with a three course dinner served by club sisters for 32 sons and mothers. Randolph Cox was toastmaster. president Guy Krebs welcomed the mothers. Mrs Chas Symons replied. Harry Spear shared humorous anecdotes from members. Music by Hildon Calbert and Guy Krebs.

Randolph Cox Guy Krebs Chas. Symons Harry Spear Hildon Calbert Guy

Plainfield Rifle Club Organized at Rushton Office

A new Plainfield Rifle Club was formed at Rushton’s office last Friday. Officers named are President Guy Krebs Vice-President Chester Pike Secretary-Treasurer W A Rushton Executive Officer LaRue Davis. A range site committee was appointed and a range will be set up soon. The club will affiliate with national and state rifle associations to obtain rifles and equipment from ordnance departments. Civilian Marksmanship Bureau support aids civilian clubs. initial membership stands at 26.

Rushton Plainfield Rifle Club Guy Krebs Chester Pike Treas W. A. Rushton LaRue Davis M. G. Rushton H. A. Hessler Dr. Cooper Chas. Moore Stanley Cook Ordnance Departments Civilian Marksmanship Bureau The War Department

Canal Widening Project Begins in North Town

Otis Nirtly, contractor, started work this week on the canal widening and deepening in the northern part of town.

Otis Nirtly

Legion notes outlines intensive membership drive

At the last meeting of the American Legion plans were started for an intensive membership campaign. Dues for the remainder of the calendar year including state and national dues and subscriptions were fixed at 52. Several new members have already been added to their roster and a feed will be given the new members in the near future.

American Legion

Local Social Notes Highlight Area Visits and Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rankin hosted Rev. Frederick Sunday. Salem guests Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Johnson visited Dr. and Mrs. Wright. Wilbur visitors Mr. and Mrs. Willis Overton called on Sam Stout and family. Ella Longmire spent Sunday with Gertrude Patterson. Alva Stout and wife with Otis and Jesse Thompson visited William Mason and family at Marshall. Grandchildren Elizabeth Esther Margaret and Joe Pike visited Mrs. Sarah Craven and kin near Plainfield. Monday guests of Arthur Kershaw were Opal Berry, daughter, and Harry Laufner of Brazil.

Harry Rankin Frederick Sunday Lewis Johnson Salem Mrs. Wright Willis Overton Wilpur Sam Stout Family Sun Ella Longmire Gertrude Patterson Alva Stout Otis Jesse Thompson William Mason Marshall Sun Elizabeth Esther Margaret Joe Pike Near Plainfield Sarah Craven Arthur Kershaw Opal Berry Harry Laufner Brazil

Auxiliary entertains sixty at Legion benefit social

The Women's Auxiliary to the American Legion hosted a benefit social at the legion rooms on Tuesday evening entertaining sixty guests. The program featured ecards and various games with refreshments of ices and cake served.

Women's Auxiliary American Legion Legion Rooms

Daily Vacation Bible School Opens at Senior High

About 150 children from four years to junior high attend the Daily Vacation Bible School at the Senior High School building. Rev. Herbert H. Huffman directs with teachers including Mrs. Hoadley and Miss Ellis. The week centers on The Home with lessons on baby Moses Jacob’s love for Joseph and Jesus and includes drills and Biblical memory work. Late entrants are welcome.

Herbert H. Huffman Virgil Hoadley C. M. Calbert Mabel Ellis Dorotha Carter Madge Heringlake Moses Jacob Joseph Jesus

Choice Veal Pork and Beef Cuts at the M and M Store

Readable ad note indicates the M and M Store offers choice veal pork and beef cuts. No further details on prices or quantities are provided.

Bible Thoughts for This Week

A week of daily verses and reflections from Psalms Isaiah Proverbs Luke Matthew. Each day offers a concise faith message encouraging upright conduct mercy humility prayer and charity drawn from biblical passages and themes for daily contemplation.

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Logal Physigan Gartersburg Methodist Episcopal Fred Calbert Epworth League S. S Christ J. A. Gardner P. Barlow Tion LL. Essick CIVIC Mickie Herbert L. Huffman Elizabeth Con Albert Sheets Chris Green Emma Price Florence Carraway Ione Carraway Sec.treas Hendricks County Federation of Home Economics Clubs Acter Neopolitan Tertainment Wapeekeewa Glub Krebs Hazelwood Daily Vacation Bible School Prince OF Peace
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