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Newspaper

Plainfield Messenger

Location

Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1921

Page

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Eva Ornbaun Dies in Petersburg at 33

Mrs Eva Ftiatt Ornbaun 33 wife of Dr B C Ornbaun of Petersburg died about 9 50 pm Monday at her parents home on Center St Ars She had been ill over a year and declined rapidly in the last eleven weeks Survived by husband daughter Helen Maxine parents Mr and Mrs Ed Hiatt two sisters Mrs C M Calbert and Miss Katharine Hiatt and mother in law Mrs Emma Ornbaun Funeral held from home Wednesday afternoon with Rev Golden Smith and a quartet interment Maple Hill cemetery

Eva Ftiatt Ornbaun B. C. Ornbaun Petersburg Ed. Hiatt Center St. Ars Ornbaun Helen Maxine Golden Smith M. E S. G. Ilreider H. K. Raper Ernest Hernglake Edward McKinney Maple Tull Cemetery Shusband Fihelen Maxine C. M. Calbert Katharine ‘Hiatt Emma Ornbaun

Christmas Bazaar by M. E. Sunday School Women

The Woman's Bible class of the M. E. Sunday School hosts a Christmas bazaar on Saturday December 1. Lunch is from 11 30 to 1 o clock with vegetable soup slaw pie and coffee. Supper after 6 includes baked chicken and noodles oyster dressing mashed potatoes and baked beans. The public is invited.

Woman's Bible M. E

Temperance Sermon on Health Gospel by Dr Hall

Dr H J Hall of Franklin and general secretary of the Indiana No Tobacco League preached at the Christian church Sunday morning on The Gospel of Health outlining health benefits of abstaining from tobacco and the moral aspects of temperance.

H. J. Hall Franklin Indiana No-Tobacco League Christian Church

Plainfield Business District To Close For Thanksgiving

Practically all business houses in Plainfield will close for the entire day next Thursday in observance of Thanksgiving. Local merchants inform customers to plan accordingly and note closure across stores and services.

Plainfield

Calvin Newlin Injured in Martinsville Car Crash

Calvin Newlin suffered a ruptured nasal artery and blood loss after a collision near the Martinsville county line road. His car, traveling north on the Mooresville pike, collided with an eastbound vehicle in snowy conditions, injuring him around the eyes nose and forehead.

Calvin Newlin Martinsville Mr. Newlin Mooresville Pike

Monrovia High School Quints Fall 31 19

Monrovia High School Scrappers lose 31 19 to the Monrovia Huskies in a Friday night contest on the local court. Plainfield shows improvement as Amo awaits with new uniforms, while the Legion team faces Lizton Saturday at 7 45 under Manager Fletcher with twelve players in action.

Husky Monrovia Plainfield Amo Honey Town Legion Lizton Legion Fletcher Lizton

Methodist Sunday School and Worship Services

The Plainfield church invites all to Methodist Sunday School at 9 30 a m with classes for all ages led by superintendent Fred G Calbert. Public worship follows at 10 30 a m with a sermon on The Spiritual Gain in Ministering to the Bodies of Men. Evening service at 7 p m discusses What the Athletic Field Can Teach in a Religious Way led by Pastor W Fl Switzrisar.

Fred G. Calbert Plainfield

Deputy Postmaster Resigns and Church Revival Starts

Mrs Minnie Moore resigns as deputy postmaster and plans marriage to John Tharp. Miss Helen Coble named as replacement, with Mrs Agnes C Johnson covering duties at the telephone office. Evangelist E Day leads morning and revival services with a strong church gathering and community welcome.

Minnie Moore Frank A. Dalton John Tharp Cartersburg Moore Helen Coble Alcore Miss Coble Aliss Coble Agnes C

Fruit sent to Masons by Eastern Star at Franklin

The Eastern Star chapter sent 25 quarts of fruit and several glasses of jelly to the Masonic home for the elderly in Franklin last week. The gift, given annually, honors Nettie B. Ransford, grand secretary of the Order.

Eastern Star Franklin Indiana Nettie B. Ransford The Order of the Eastern Star

Three Arts Department to Meet at Masonic Apartments

The Three Arts Department will meet with Mrs. J. W. Jackson in the Masonic apartments on Saturday afternoon November 26.

J. W. Jackson Masonic Apartments

Armistice Day Guest Day Highlights Home Economics

The Home Economics Department held a Friday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Chester Pike's home. Mrs. O W Negus and Mrs. Alice B Charles spoke on Cooking by Temperature. Mrs. Hessler read Edgar A Guest selections. Patriotic features and an American flag framed the observance with victrola music. Mrs. Pike, aided by Mrs. J B Prewitt, served fruit salad with whipped cream wafers and coffee.

Chester Pike O. W. Negus Alice B. Charles H. A. Hessler Edgar A. Guest

Sugar Grove Home Economics Club Meets for Christmas Gift Demo

The Sugar Grove Home Economics Club met last Thursday with Mrs. Will Cutrell. Miss Dix county home demonstrator attended and demonstrated several Christmas gifts and suggested others that can be made at home. Mrs. Cutrell served persimmon pudding with whipped cream Nabisco wafers and tea. Chrysanthemums decorated the meeting.

Sugar Grove Home Economics Club Will Cutrell Dix

Sunday services and No Tobacco League speaker plan

Sunday School at 9 30 a m with A P Barlow in charge. Preaching at 10 30 a m by Dr Homer J Hall of Franklin who represents the No Tobacco League of Indiana. B Y P U at 6 p m. Evening sermon at 7 with the subject Skating On Thin Ice. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p m. You are invited to attend all services. S L Essick Pastor.

P. Barlow Homer J. Hall Franklin Hall The No Tobacco League of Indiana

Church Activities Schedule Includes Thanksgiving Service

9:30 a.m. Bible School led by superintendent B. W. Anderson to boost interest. 10:30 a.m. Worship. 6 p.m. Christian Endeavor on God's Goodness. 7 p.m. Evening service with Dr. H. J. Hall of Franklin. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday union Thanksgiving service at the Baptist church urged to attend. Herbert L. Huffman, Pastor.

Christian Endeavor Edward McKinney Evangelist Day Bible School B. W. Anderson

Thanksgiving Market at Symons Hardware Nov 23

The annual Christian church Thanksgiving market will be held at Symons Hardware Co. on Wednesday, Nov. 23. Dressed chickens, pies, cakes, cottage cheese, doughnuts, rolls and candy will be sold.

Symons Hardware Co

Avon Epworth League Organizes at M. E. Church

The Avon M. E. church formed an Epworth League with officers President Lawrence Cox and Secretary Grace Carter. The first meeting was held Sunday evening.

M. E. Church of Avon Lawrence Cox Grace Carter

Doctor on Visit to Chicago Amuses and Rested

Dr. Ernest Cooper and Mrs. Cooper left town Saturday evening and have just returned from a delightful trip to Chicago. The doctor enjoyed the rest as well as the sight seeing trips while in the city.

Ernest Cooper

Dalton Westlake Dalton Wins Drill Title

Dalton Westlake Dalton of Memphis Tennessee formerly of this place won first in last week’s weekly competitive drill directed by the military training director at Central High School in that location.

Dalton Westlake Dalton Memphis, Tenn Central High School

Diphtheria Reports and Quarantine Updates

Diphtheria cases decline slightly with several local patients improving. Crystal Stanley fell ill on Friday and was quarantined Saturday. Her brother Lowell received antitoxin causing arm stiffness, while Oscar V. Hadley and William Stafford recover. Don Arnold improves and quarantine at his home ends, though he will miss school until next week.

Crystal Stanley Lowell Oscar V. Hadley William Stafford Don Arnold Arnold Don

Union Thanksgiving Service Across Plainfield

A union Thanksgiving service unites all Plainfield churches at Baptist church on Thursday morning November 24 from 10 to 11. Rev. W. F. Switzer of the Methodist church will preach. Choirs led by Edward McKinney will assist. An offering for Near East Relief will be taken. The early hour allows broad attendance.

Plainfield Baptist Church W. F. Switzer Methodist Church Quested Edward McKinney

Odd Fellows Rabbit Hunt Planned for Thanksgiving Day

The I O O F Lodge and Rebekah Lodge announce a Thanksgiving rabbit hunt on Thanksgiving Day at 8 am from the lodge hall followed by a fried rabbit supper and social. Sojourning members and families are invited. over three hundred people expected with an 8 pm program and supper.

I. O. O. F. Lodge Rebekah Lodge

Dr Bulgin Closes Louisville Revival Conversion Count Reported

Dr E J Bulgin and evangelistic party wrap up a Louisville revival with 2062 conversions. He receives a 2800 purse for personal services plus about 1000 for meeting expenses. A local minister lauds revived orthodox Christianity while a three gallon coffee pot containing a fishing outfit is gifted for his Oregon hunting trip.

E. J. Bulgin Evangelistic Party Louisville Bulgin Dr. Bulgin Oregon

M. E. Social Tonight At Plainfield Church

An informal meeting and social at the M. E. church this Thursday evening discusses church music. Dean McCutcheon from Depauw University will speak on what the church might do musically. The Ladies Aid Society serves refreshments.

M. E. Church Dean McCutcheon Music School Depauw University Church of Plainfield Ladies’ Aid Society

Mc Carty Lodge Delegates Attend Grand Lodge Session

Robert J. Townsend and Orla G. Jordan represented the Mc Carty Lodge I O O F at the Grand Lodge meeting in Indianapolis this week.

Robert J. Townsend Orla G. Jordan Mc Carty Lodge Grand Lodge Indianapolis

Guilford Township Farmers Federation Holds First Meeting

The Guilford Township Farmers Federation convened at the library Wednesday evening under its new officers President Albert Ashton and Secretary Mrs Fannie Cox. W O Mills spoke on Prospects for the Coming Year and Ernest Heringlake provided a reading.

Guilford Township

Master Mason Degree Set for Nov. 22 at Plainfield Lodge

Plainfield Lodge F and A M will confer the Master Mason's degree on local candidates Tuesday evening November 22. The public is invited to attend and witness the ceremony at the lodge hall.

Plainfield Lodge

Revival Services Open With Evangelist E L Daye at Church

Revival services began Monday evening at the Christian church with evangelist E. L. Daye of Indianapolis leading. Daye has just completed a successful meeting at North Salem and invites the public to attend the services now in progress.

The Christian Church E. L. Daye Indianapolis Day North Salem

Gilbert-Ferrell Wedding Noted in Grand Junction

Fred Gilbert a former Plainfield youth wed Miss Mabel Ferrell in Grand Junction Colorado on Wednesday November 9 announced locally. Gilbert once worked for Caleb Carter when he owned a local grocery and is nephew of Mrs Townsend Cope.

Fred Gilbert Plainfield Mabel Ferrell Grand Junction Colo Gilbert Caleb Carter Townsend Cope

Card of Thanks for Cynthia Bryant

The children thank neighbors and friends for kindness during the illness and death of their mother Cynthia Bryant.

Cynthia Bryant

Jury verdict finds man guilty of manslaughter in Chandler death

In Martinsville circuit court the jury finds Carl Housand guilty of manslaughter for the death of Simon Chandler after a disturbance at a Mooresville baseball game last August. Sentenced to two to twenty-one years. Prosecution by O W Smith, Emmett Branch, Eph Inman. Defense by S C Kivett and Homer Elliott. Trial began last Wednesday with jury selection and ended with closing arguments Wednesday afternoon.

Carl Housand Simon Chandler Mooresville Martinsville O. W. Smith Emmett Branch Eph Inman S. C. Kivett Homer Elliott Inman Chandler Plainfield Branch Smith Kivett Elliott Bain

Health Day to Examine Pittsfield Pupils in Public Schools

On Monday November 21 the county public nurse Miss L M Hescock from Danville will conduct physical examinations for grades in public schools and high schools if requested. Her inspection covers hair skin eyes ears throat teeth general condition weight anemia cleanliness and defects without removing clothing. All pupils are to be examined unless parents object with assistance from Mrs Chester Miller local chair of public health.

L. M. Hescock Danville Hescock Chester Miller

Armistice Day Services At Friends Church

Armistice Day services at the Friends church Friday morning drew a large crowd of school pupils. The program included an invocation by Rev. W. F. Switzer the President's proclamation reading Dr. J. C. Stafford led the local American Legion post recitations by Irene James Florence Kirkpatrick Marcus Dixon and Bruce Wilson readings on Peace a sermon call to prayer silent prayer a hymn and benediction by Rev S L Essick. D Johnson and Glen Hoyermale assisted as public school representatives.

Friends Church W. F. Switzer J. C. Stafford American Legion Irene James Florence Kirkpatrick Marcus Dixon Bruce Wilson H. Huffman Hedges S. L. Essick D. Johnson Glen Hoyermale

Lightning Kills Five Cows at Will Price Farm

Five cows were killed and four injured when a barn near Will Price farm northeast of town was struck by lightning on Wednesday. The loss is estimated at about 700 dollars, partially covered by insurance.

Will Price

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eva Ornbaun Mickie Lauter Gubseribe Home Monrovia H. S. Dowes Logal Quintet Legion Five Litton Legion Methoodist W. FL Switzisr Christian E. L. Day Masons Home Economics Department Sugar Grove Club Pastor H. J. Hall of the Baptist Church Ing Herbert L. Huffman Avon Epworth League UNION ODD Fellows Rebekahs M. E. Social Tonight GRAND Farmers’ Meeting Gilbert-Ferrell Housand County Red Cross
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