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Newspaper

Plainfield Messenger

Location

Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1921

Page

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Indiana Sunday School Convention Set for June In Lafayette

Lafayette reports readiness for Indiana Sunday School Association’s largest convention June 14 to 16 with 3000 meals per serving. Delegates include pastors and Sunday school officials. features include vesper services sectional meetings and a Thursday pageant directed by H Augustine Smith. Leaders listed include Arthur Arnold A M Locker H E Tralle Paul Baldwin Sterling L Williams and Bishop F D Lette.

Lafayette Indiana Sunday School Association H. Augustine Smith Crawfordsville Arthur Arnold A. M. Locker H. E. Tralle Paul Baldwin Sterling L Williams F. D. Lette T.e State

Ten Virgins Biblical Drama At Friends Church

The Ladies Aid Society hosted The Ten Virgins at Friends Church last Thursday under Edwin McKinney. A reading from St John opened the program, a line of girls performed a drill, and a 50 voice choir sang sacred songs.

Friends Church Ladies’ Aid Society Edwin McKinney Alt. NickKkinney St. John Carolyne Johnson Madge Heringlake Orla Jordan Olive Seaman Yost Maurice Barker Esther Vestal Edythe Young Vera Griffin Geraldine Calbert

Masons Confer Master Mason Degree in Bowling Green

About twenty Local Masonic members traveled to Bowling Green last Saturday to confer the Master Mason degree on candidates. The Bowling Green brothers hosted with a sumptuous banquet after the initiation. Next Tuesday night the third degree will be given.

Bowling Green Bowling Green Brothers Siven Hee

Locals Rally to Beat Cubs 14-13 in Ninth Inning

The local team won 14-13 as a ninth inning rally produced seven runs. Pitchers Orwell and Spear and Hagee led the locals at bat. Next Sunday they face West Parks from Indianapolis.

Batl Federal Cubs Orwell Spear Hagee Battery West Parks Indianapolis

County to send quota to training camp at Camp Knox

The county quota for the Citizen's Military Training Camp at Camp Knox Kentucky from July 21 to August 20 will be proportional to county population. Indiana counties report growing applications to the Chamber of Commerce Indianapolis and to Fifth Corps Area Headquarters Ft Benjamin Harrison. The State Executive Committee notes camps will provide vacation value with military training run like the Plattsburg model. Men and boys will be grouped by ages.

Camp Knox Chamber of Commerce Indianapolis Fifth Corps Ft. Benjamin Harrison Indiana Plattesburg New York State

Hadley Home Economics Club Plans for 1921 22

The Hadley Home Economics Club, with twenty six members including Mrs. Alva Stanley, has its program prepared at Messenger Printing Co. for twelve monthly meetings in 1921 22. A fly leaf poem extols the value of a homelike home and contentment.

Messenger Printing Co Hadley Home Economics Club Alva Stanley

Friday Club to Host Picnic at Mrs Stringer's Home

The Friday Club will hold its final meeting of the year with a picnic luncheon tomorrow at the country home of Mrs Frank Stringer near Clayton.

Frank Stringer Clayton

New Members of the Woman's Club Named

Among the new members are Mrs. Emil B Mills Mrs. Charles Mingsbury Mrs. Jay Banks Mrs. J W Jackson Mrs. Carl Db Headley Mrs. Wallace T Jessup Mrs S G Isneider Mrs Charles Tud er Mrs Lulue Davis and Sirs Caleb Carter affiliated with various club departments.

Woman's Club Emil B. Mills Charles Mingsbury Jay Banks J. W. Jackson Carl Db. Headley Wallace T. Jessup S. G. Isneider Charles Tuder Lulue Davis Caleb Carter

Women's Clubs Leader Outlines Thrift and Service Goals

E C Rumpier president of the Women s Clubs spoke at the General Club gathering at the public library. She described federation work and legislative bills affecting women and children. Rumpier urged cultural clubs to serve the community with discernment and urged education along with action. Charles Symons sang with Mrs Hornaday on piano as Civics Department served punch during the social hour.

E. C. Rumpier Women's Clubs Charles Symons Martin Hornaday Punch Civics Department

Local Notes Highlight Community Activities Across Indiana

Rev. C W Coubile of Indianapolis spoke at the Christian Church. Aid Society held an all day meeting at Mrs Elmer Cox home in Cartersburg. Proceeds from the Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm showing at Princess Theater go to Library Fund. Eastern Star meets tonight. Visitors include Mrs J Jamison and Mrs E C Carraway. The Messenger staff thanks roses from Mrs Charles Oursler and others. Several families from Crawfordsville Mooresville and Indianapolis visited or hosted. Mrs Plummer from Sugar City Colorado visits. Dr J C Jamison and family celebrated T N Shimer and Mrs Jamison’s birthday. The Fords on furlough visit with Dr and Mrs Bond. Miss Mable Ellis and Miss Nona Calbert plan to enter C N C at Danville for six weeks.

Aid Society of the Christian Church Elmer Cox Cartersburg Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm Mary Pickford Princess Theater Order of the Ieastern Star Robert Shingler Anna Shingler Indianapolis J. C. Jamison Messenger Force Charles Oursler E. C. Carraway Margaret Franklin Thomas Bracken Crawfordsville Jesse Hammonds Mooresville John Peters Elizabeth Walter Plummer Sugar City Colo Ed. McCollum Plummer Mattie Pritchard West Newton McCollum Mar Willard Plummier Carl and Ralph Plummer Roscoe Plummier Robert Chapman Camby Ed. Baker Parnell Martinsville

Franklin College Week Aims to Add Fifty Students

Franklin Indiana May 25 The Chamber of Commerce backs Franklin College Week from May 29 98 to recruit fifty new students for next fall. Local merchants will attend chapel events and outreach letters will go to county high school seniors highlighting Franklin College advantages. Merchants note loss of student trade during holidays.

Franklin Ind Chamber of Commerce of Franklin College Chamber O Commerce Franklin Colle Uaihi

Piano Recital By Miss Baldock Pupils At Church

Piano pupils of Miss Helen Baldock present a recital at the Christian Church on Friday evening June 3. The program appears in next week's Messenger.

Helen Baldock The Christian Church Messenger

Spot Cash Store Reopens With Fresh Look After Cleaning

Spot Cash Store unveils a renewed storefront after a routine interior cleaning and new decorations. The front of the shop and the adjacent post office area have both been repainted to present a fresh, attractive appearance.

Spot Cash

Seven Ages of Man in a Shakespearean program

A historical program features soprano solos duets and instrumental pieces labeled by character ages from As You Like It. Performers include Mrs. Fred Little Miss Edythe Young Abs Ralph Bly and Mrs. Emmett Bly with Miss Elma Jackson on violin and other listed soloists and accompanists.

Miss Edythe Young Abs Ralph Bly Mesdames Calbert, Little, Raper Lilfe Charles Symons Emmett Bly Mendelssohn Heaven G. Bragga Miss Jackson Martin Hornaday

Barnesville Graduates to Receive Diplomas

At the Friends Boarding School commencement in Barnesville Ohio on June 1 and 2 the community graduates Howard Allen Elsie Maxwell Ethel Stanley and Thelma Stanley will receive their diplomas.

Friends Boarding School Barnesville Howard Allen Joseph Allen Elsie Maxwell Ira Maxwell Ethel Thelma Stanley Mill Creek

Department Warns Anglers About Bass and Bluegill Fishing

The state Department of Conservation warns bass and bluegill fishing in private waters is allowed from April 30 to June 16, while public waters are closed. An attorney general opinion clears private waters from the new closed season law, prompting a call for responsible fishing. George M. Mannfeld, division chief, notes widespread inquiries and urges pond owners to honor spawning protection.

State Department of Conservation Fish and Game Division Geo. M. Mannfeld State Department Mannfeld

Chester E Hadley 1893 1921 Obituary Belleville Indiana

Chester E Hadley son of Lincoln and Sarah Hadley was born March 18 1893 in Belleville Indiana. He married Mable O Neal in Danville in 1915 and had a daughter Maxine born that year. He joined Western Avenue Baptist Church earlier this year and died May 18 at age 28. Burial was at Springhill Cemetery.

Chester E. Hadley Lincoln Sarah Hadley Belleville Indiana Methodist Church Danville Mable O'Neal Western Avenue Chester Maxine Springhill Cemetery

Charges Brought by Son In Bridgeport

M C Locke of Bridgeport caused the arrest of his father Robert Locke a 52 year old storekeeper and Bernie Osborn a 40 year old of Bridgeport on charges of association Monday. The elder Locke was arrested at the Lorraine Hotel alleged to have been with a woman. All affidavits for the arrest were sworn by young Locke and James E Sanders. The Osborne woman was traced to Bridgeport and found in an Indianapolis taxi watching her house burn. She was arrested after the fire and returned to Indianapolis.

M. C. Locke Bridgeport Robert Locke Bernie Osborn Locke Lorraine Hotel Young Locke James E. Sanders Osborne Indianapolis

For Sale Classified: Houses Auto by G G Cumberworth

Four room house with pantry electric lights water on large lot near Main St cash 400 balance monthly. Five room house cement basement twelve fruit trees cistern two large lots cash 500 balance monthly. Good five passenger auto new top tires paint. Half cash balance on Barn 24x6 shingle roof frame. G G Cumberworth.

Main St

Initiation and Big Feed at Wa peekeewa Club Meeting

At the Wa peekeewa Club regular meeting next Thursday night the first degree will be conferred on a candidate followed by a large communal meal.

Wapeekeewa Club

Veterans invited to Boys School Decoration Day observance

Veterans from local lodges join Virgil H. Lyons Post No 183 G A R for Memorial Sunday and Decoration Day events in Plainfield. Rev S L Essick will deliver the Memorial Sunday address at the Baptist Church with special music by Quarette quartet. Chester Davis of Portland will speak at the Boys School chapel Monday at 10 am. Boys School band and orchestra to provide music.

Plainfield Virgil H. Lyons Baptist Church L. Essick American Legion C. A. McGonagle Chester Davis Portland House of Representatives

Decoration Day Exercises Led by Virgil Lyons Post

The Virgil H. Lyons Post of the G A R will oversee Decoration Day ceremonies Monday afternoon with B R Inman of Indianapolis delivering the address. Indiana Boys' School band will provide music. If weather allows, service at Maple Hill Cemetery. else at IX of P Opera House. Veterans and local fraternal orders slated to march and attend.

Virgil H. Lyons B. R. Inman Indiana State Chamber of Commerce Indianapolis Indiana Boys Maple Hill IX. of P. Opera House

Civics Picnic Planned by Civics Department

The Civics Department closes its year with a picnic for members and guests on Friday June 3 hosted by Mrs. C A McGonagle and Mrs. I C Sewall at the Indiana Boys School home. Mrs. David Ross of Indianapolis, president of the Indiana Endorsers of Photo Plays, will speak in the afternoon.

Civics Department C. A. McGongle I. C. Sewall Homse McGonagle Indiana ‘Boys’ School David Ross Indianapolis Indiana

Rebekah Lodge Delegates Attend Grand Assembly

Mrs H R Briner served as Noble Grand and represented the Rebekah Lodge at the Grand Assembly in Indianapolis last week. Mrs J A Westlake attended as a visitor and witnessed degree work with several local members. After adjournment, attendees visited the I O O F Home in Greensburg.

H. R. Briner Noble Grand Rebekah Lodge Indianapolis J. A. Westlake Columbia City Joseph Spear Eriner Westlake Griner Sarah AcClain Nannie Morgan Greensburg

No Welcome for Gypsies in Plainfield Town

A band of gypsies touring in automobiles drew little sympathy as they sought fortune readings. Plainfield residents and several local businesses showed cold reception, denying entry to some firms and voicing strong disfavor toward the traveling group.

Plainfield

Notice to Auto Owners Requires June 1 Filing

C M Havens of Plainfield announces a new law compliance deadline June 1. The notice urges auto owners to file to avoid state or county procedures.

State House

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sten Virgins Masons Miskie Bizness Ft. Harrison Camp Kentucky C. W. Coubile Indiana Christian Missionary Society John L. Price Riles Jones French Ed. Roberts Brownsburg T. N. Shimer Mrs. Jamison Mrs. Shimer C. E. Dixon Joseph B. Ford British East Africa Fords Bond Mable Ellis Nona Calbert Spot Casid Woman’s Club Man Joyrcelyn Mrs Fred Little Mary Sims Shubert Cornet Mrrs. A. S. Miles Horace Ballard Jessie Mercer Miss Jessie Mercer Holmes Esa Griegg Ivan Cox Horace Hanna G. G. Cumberworth Rev. S. L Essick I. B. S. Memorial Services Civics Picnic Grand Assembly C. M. Havens
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