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Newspaper

Plainfield Messenger

Location

Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1922

Page

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Hallowe'en Social Season Brightens Local Calendar

Numerous Halloween events filled last week and this week. Clubs and organizations hosted parties at churches Masonic rooms and private homes with masquerades, games, and themed menus. Notable gatherings included the Easter Star, M M Club, Bap tist World Wide Guild, and the Loyal Workers class in honor of guests and members.

Hallowe’en Eastern Star Masonic Rooms Helen Coble L. D. Club Agnes Johnson Edith White Geneva Franklin Muriel Smith Jennie Jordan Franklin World Wide Guild of the Baptist Church Lee Harbaugh E. L. Scott

Plainfield Chamber to Hold Regular Meeting Next Tuesday

The Plainfield Chamber of Commerce will hold a regular meeting next Tuesday evening. Members are advised to attend for standard agenda items and updates.

The Plainfield Chamber of Commerce

Instrumental Music Instruction By Chester Drake

Chester Drake former Indiana Boys' School music director teaches private lessons at Amo High School Monrovia High School and two Indianapolis schools near Irvington and Shadeland. Lessons are paid for by pupils and not part of the curriculum but are approved by the schools and credits are given.

Chester Drake Indiana Boys’ School Amo High School Monrovia High School Indianapolis Irvington Shadeland

Plainfield B Team Opens Season with Victory over North Salem

Plainfield wins 21 to 12 as North Salem struggles with shooting. Pike scores two long baskets after thirteen minutes to seize the lead and the hosts pull away to a 10-5 halftime edge and extend it in the second half. Tomorrow Plainfield hosts Avon. lineups include Stafford Fleece Franklin Neff Pike Adams Copeland Hadley.

North Salem Pike Plainfield Avon PHS Pos NSHS Stafford K Fleece Franklin Neff Pike C Adams R Copeland G Hadley T Copeland Page Newby Ross Fleece

Judgment Awarded Against Railroad Company for 7000

Cecil Rushton through his next friend Newton Rushton sued the P C C and St L Railroad Co. for 30000 damages after a December 1920 collision at Amo near Clayton. Emerson Tudor died, and Cecil Rushton spent a month in hospital after being struck while returning from a basketball game. Local residents were subpoenaed during the trial.

P. GC. C. and St. L. Railroad Co Cecil Rushton Newton Rushton Rushton Emerson Tudor Clayton Amo Ford Tudor

New Teacher in Brownsburg High School

Miss Beatrice Evans of Brownsburg, a DePauw and Columbia graduate, has taken a pose as senior high school teacher succeeding the ill health resigning Mrs. J. F. Riggs. Evans is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Evans and cousin to Chester Pike, living at his home.

Beatrice Evans Brownsburg DePauw University Columbia University J. F. Riggs Riggs Miss Evans W. F. Evans Chester Pike

Anthracite Coal Supply Prompted by Hubbard-Scearce

In the next few days a supply of pea size high grade anthracite coal will be available for base burners. Hubbard-Scearce Lumber Co requests customers telephone their orders.

Hubbard-Scearce Lumber Co

Two Injured In Accident On National Road

Two men were injured and two vehicles demolished in an accident on the National road near the Serum plant Tuesday. Ralph Hawkins driving a Monroe westbound swerved into a wagon and then into a Ford driven by Maurice Ellis. Both men suffered head cuts and Ellis a knee injury. Dr. Reagan’s Dodge incurred dents and Alfie Larkin caused further damage at Main and Vine streets intersection.

Ralph Hawkins Monroe Maurice Ellis Ellis Dr. Reagan Alfie Larkin Main Vine Streets

Missionary Gay Leads Bible School At Friends Church

At Friends Church a 9 30 a m Bible school led by superintendent B W Anderson invites all, with a class noted as Missionary Gay. A 10 30 a m worship service follows, then 6 30 p m Christian Endeavor and 7 30 p m evening service on Gospel Light on Modern Problems Citizens of the Kingdom and Citizens of the Republic. Mid-week gathering is 7 30 p m Wednesday. Pastor Herbert L Hoffman extends cordial invitation to all services.

Bible School B. W. Anderson Christian Endeavor

Change in Mooresville firm Wilson and Henley merged with Harvey

E F Harvey of Waverly buys Will Henley’s interest in Wilson Henley funeral directors at Mooresville. The firm becomes Wilson Harvey and will also serve as agents for Dodge Bros Motor Co. Harvey and family move to Mooresville and he will run auctions and work with the firm.

E. F. Harvey Waverly Will Henley Wilson & Henley Mooresville Wil

Pioneer Woman of Wash Township Dies at 71

Mrs. Mary Parsons aged seventy one a pioneer woman of Washington township and wife of Adrian Parsons died Friday morning after years of invalidism. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon by Rev. Herbert L Huffman followed by burial at Maple Hill cemetery. Survived by husband five sons Norman Lester Gilbert Will and Chester and three daughters Mrs Evan Davis Mobile Alabama Mrs Harry White Clinton and Mrs Ben White Indianapolis.

Mary Parsons Washington Township Adrian Parsons Herbert L. Huffman Maple Hill Cemetery Norman Lester Gilbert Will Chester Evan Davis Mobile Ala Harry White Clinton Ben White Indianapolis

P. H. S. Notes on Staff Change and Future game

P. H. S. notes announce the resignation of Mrs Elizabeth Rigg due to ill health and the appointment of her successor Miss Beatrice Evans from Brownsburg. Mr John Tucker reflects on his Civil War experiences and praises today’s youth. Next Friday P. H. S. hosts Avon H. S. in basketball with new uniforms praised.

Elizabeth Rigg Beatrice Evans Brownsburg John Tucker Tucker

Christian Church Service Schedule and Sermon Topics

The church outlines Bible School at 9:30 a.m. led by Warner Duke, with aims to involve every member, a Communion service at 10:30 a.m. on the Great Physician topic, and an 7:00 p.m. evening service addressing Divorce its Effects on the Home Church and State guided by A. M. McMurray.

Bible School Warner Duke Our Aim Church At Bible School Communion Service

Three Arts and Home Economics Departments Meet

A Friday Club luncheon hosted by Mrs. Chester Pike opens the gatherings. The Three Arts Department met at Mrs. Charles Symons home where Canfield Fisher’s The Brimming Cup was discussed and Ben Masten led the review. Miss Beryle Hadley spoke on Radio and Mrs. Symons sang The Rosary with Mrs. Bly at the piano. The next meeting is scheduled for November 25 with Miss Inman and several hosts at Miss Inman’s home.

Chester Pike Canfield- Fisher Ben Masten Three Arts Department Charles Symons Beryle Hadley Emmett Bly Iva Inman G. T. White Alva Coble Miss Inman

Mattern, Charles W. 1854 1922 Marion County Pioneer

Charles W Mattern son of Henry and Anna Mattern born February 4 1854 Marion County died October 28 1922 aged sixty eight years eight months nineteen days He grew up on his father's farm with brothers and sisters He married Ella David on March 13 1879 and they had daughter Grace He joined the Methodist Episcopal church after revival meetings and remained a loyal member He helped those in distress and loved children leaving a lasting example of Christian generosity.

Charles W. Mattern Henry Anna Mattern Marion County Ella David Grace Mattern Methodist Episcopal Church

Will Build Church Basement for Sunday School Rooms

Work has begun on a basement under the local Christian Church to provide several additional Sunday school classrooms. A kitchen and rest room will be included in the improvements.

Methodist Church Service Schedule and Welcome

Pastor J A Gardner leads Sunday school at 9 30 with Fred Calvert as superintendent. Morning worship at 10 30 on "A 100 per cent American" and Epworth League at 6 00 p m followed by Evening worship at 7 00 p m on "A 100 per cent Christian" with Wednesday study in Christian Fundamentals at 7 00 p m. Good attendance and singing noted. newcomers are welcome to worship.

Fred Calvert Epworth League

Rummage Sale Supper At Masonic Building

The Masonic building hosts a rummage sale supper on Saturday evening November 4 in connection with the church fair. Menu includes chicken sandwiches mashed potatoes baked beans sweet potatoes salad pie coffee. Sale opens soon after noon. No second hand dealers allowed to bid.

Masonic Building M. E. Church

French Bride and Indianapolis Groom Wed at Vial Home

Miss Jane Antionette Cebial of Bordeaux marries Thomas M. Genolin a railway mail clerk of Indianapolis in a Tuesday ceremony at the J. B. Vial residence officiated by Rev. J. A. Gardner. The couple plan to reside in Indianapolis after a small family dinner.

Jane Antionette Cebial Bordeaux France Thomas M. Genolin Indianapolis J. B. Vial J. A. Gardner M. E. Church Genolin

Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Floral Offerings

We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during illness and death of our daughter wife and mother. Gratitude to Rev A D McMurray for words of sympathy and consolation the singers and for the floral offerings. D A Morrison and sons Liewam ia Lisby and family.

A. D. McMurray D. A. Morrison and Sons Liewamia Lisby

Thanking Community for Support After Our Loss

A. A. Parsons and family express gratitude for condolences from neighbors and friends at the death of their wife and mother. They thank the minister, singers, and for floral offerings.

General Election slate of Republican nominees listed

The Republican ticket for state district county and township offices is printed for the general election to be held Tuesday November 7. Names include U S Senator Albert Beveridge Secretary of State Ed Jackson Auditor W G Oliver etc with numerous county positions and local officials listed.

U. S Albert J. Beveridge Ed Jackson W. G. Oliver Ora Davis P. J. Linch B. J. Burris

Bible Thoughts for the Week

Daily verses and reflections drawn from Ezekiel Psalms Galatians and Isaiah offer spiritual prompts. Entries emphasize God’s law and guidance with themes of divine Spirit peace provision and protection for the faithful.

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Hallowe'en the Friends Christian Endeavor Ladoscia Fogleman M. M. Club Irene Doris James Elmer Stephenson Loyal Workers Class M. E Jos. E. Prewitt Roger Davis Helouise Cooprider C. OF C Mickie Sugaro Bkkc B. B Schoenman Nickle Maurice Eilis Herbert L. Hoffman Wash P. H. SS Avon H. S Tory A. M. McMurray Methodist Episcopal Ciating A. A. Parsons D. A. Myers Solon Enloe C. F. Remy W. C. McMahan A. L. Nicholas Everett Sanders Jens. F. Davis John T. Hume Alvin Wood Floyd L. Whicker Wm. H. Walls Charles T. Clark Geo. R. Harvey Chas. F. McClelland Roscoe L. Edwards Ewing Baird Frank A. Haynes John E. Vestal Frank E. Guthrie Martin L. Johnson Harry BE. Sanders Edward W. Sawyer Leon Eaton Wm. M. Foster John T. Fenner Township E. E. Watson Chas. R. Hadley A. Emmett Bly Eli Anderson L. L. Pike Ezek God Christ Jesus Philip Jacob Israel
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