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Newspaper

Plainfield Messenger

Location

Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1921

Page

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State law on school attendance longern ing age limits

The document explains attendance rules for ages seven to sixteen, including required schooling, exemptions for illness or feeble mindedness, and the need for employment in certain cases. It details issuing officers, temporary permits, and conditions under which a pupil may be excused or excluded, issued by Rollis & Weerner for Dendricks County patrons.

State Board of Attend State Board of Attendance State Attendance Board Rollis & Weerner Dendricks County

High School Notes On Lyceum And Activities

The Senior class sponsored the Lyceum number with a quality program and a next event planned for Friday. A Thursday program by the Se Ju So Literary Club entertained both P. H. S. and Junior High, featuring music, readings by Vera Griffin and Florence Kirkpatrick, and acts by students. Depauw quartet visits December 15. Coach Hovermale and Songer praise the football squad. a bacon joke rounds out a week of school events and a church meeting by E. L. Day.

Se- Ju-So P. H. S. Orchestra Vera Griffin Florence Kirkpatrick Rushton Girls Marcus Dixon Justine Krebs Joel Jessup James Morrison Lyceum Julia Kreider Geraldine Calbert A. D. Johnson

Blanche Price Marries Arthur Berg From Minnesota

Mr and Mrs Chas E Price announce the marriage of their daughter Blanche to Arthur E Berg of Minneapolis Minnesota. They will reside in Chicago.

Chas. E. Price Bridgeport Blanche Arthur E. Berg Minneapolis, Minn Chicago

PUPILS SERVE FORMAL DINNER AT JUNIOR HIGH

The advanced domestic science class hosted a formal five course dinner for the Junior High School faculty. Menu included oyster stew baked chicken mashed potatoes banana salad fruit cake and coffee. Students Velma Bayliss Geneva Franklin Jenny Jordan Merie Smith Olive Winstead Bernice Campbell Doris James Ruby Friel Juanita Newby Ione Carraway Gladys Clarkson assisted with a mixed Iian and Tenulish service supervised by Mrs. Hollingsworth. The table featured a pumpkin centerpiece and hand painted place cards.

A. D. Johnson Glen Havermale R. Sanger Bernie Hadley Emma Almond Thelma Negus Edward Scott Velma Bayliss Geneva Franklin Jenny Jordan Merie Smith Olive Winstead Bernice Campbell Doris James Ruby Friel Juanita Newby Ione Carraway Gladys Clarkson

Christmas Bazaar at M E Sunday School

The Woman's Bible class hosts a Christmas bazaar on Saturday December 3 in Masonic parlors with booths selling dolls fancy work candy aprons white elephants mail at the post office and fish at the fishing booth Lunch runs 11 30 to 1 00 with vegetable soup slaw pie coffee 5c Supper after 6 00 features baked chicken and noodles oyster dressing mashed potatoes baked beans and more The public is invited.

Woman's Bible M. E

Rabbit Supper At Odd Fellows Hall

The Thanksgiving rabbit supper for I A O O F and Rebekah lodges and families will be held at the lodge rooms Friday starting at o o clock. A musical and literary program is planned by the Rebekah Lodge which will host the event. Members of McCarty lodge are urged to attend and bring rabbits to Mrs Gertrude Easterling for distribution to Rebekah members.

Rebekah McCarty Lodge Gertrude Easterling

Three Arts Department Meeting At Mrs Jacksons

Full attendance urged for a Three Arts Department meeting at Mrs J W Jacksons apartments next Saturday afternoon. The program includes a review of Masters The Domesday Book by Mrs Frank Hanna and a paper by Mrs A S Miles on What We Hear focusing on Listening in music education across the state.

Three Arts J. W. Jackson Frank Hanna A. S&s. Miles

Revival Services Progress at Christian Church

Revival services at the Christian church draw growing interest led by evangelist E. L. Day with four accessions on Sunday. Weekly events include high school night, young girls and boys nights, and family night inviting entire families. Day spoke at the boys’ school and both high schools earlier in the week.

E. L. Day The Christian Church K. A Ahr Day

Public Nurse Conducts School Health Inspection

Miss L. M. Hescock county Red Cross nurse began examination of grade pupils on Monday and would continue to Wednesday. She measured height and weight, asked about beverages and outdoor play, performed eye tests and checks of skin teeth throat eyes ears and overall condition. Acute ailments were logged and a report will follow.

L. M. Hescock

Stanley Birthday Dinner Brings 60 Friends Together

Lilburn Stanley marked a birthday Sunday with about 60 friends at the Stanley home. Basket dinners filled the day and a planned surprise was spoiled when the secret leaked. Guests included Mesdames and Messrs Alva Harvey Chas Darker Wallace Towsend Maurice Barker Verle Stanley and families Frank Overton Walter Rader Chas Bockius Orlando Atkinson Isaac Atkinson B W Anderson H J Ballard Effie Hadley and Jane Bockius.

Lilburn Stanley Stanley Mesdames Aessrs Alva Harvey Chas. Darker Wallace Townsend Maurice Barker Verle Stanley Frank

Clayton official named chair of Hendricks high school contest

Fred Gladden superintendent of Clayton schools is appointed chairman for Hendricks county in the state high school discussion contest. The event will run through local primary, county, district and state levels in the spring under Indiana University extension division.

Fred Gladden Clayton Indiana University Hendricks County

Plainfield Firm Buys Packard Car From Sheriff Confiscation

The Plainfield Motor Car Co. bought the Packard automobile seized by the county sheriff after he caught Carl Townsend and another transporting bonded whisky from Cincinnati to St. Louis. Townsend closed the deal here Tuesday.

Plainfield Motor Car Co Packard Carl Townsend Cincinnati St. Louis Townsend

School presents impersonations and readings by Miss Selma Lenhart

A Wednesday evening program by Miss Selma Lenhart under Redpath Lyceum bureau supervision entertained the Senior class of the local high school. The same class has engaged the College City quartette to perform in December at the same venue.

Selma Lenhart Redpath Lyceum Bureau College City Quartette

Burial of Dallas Reeves at Crown Hill Cemetery

Dallas Reeves of S Church St died after a weeks illness and was taken to Indianapolis for burial at Crown Hill cemetery. He is survived by a widow and son Jon Reeves.

Dallas Reeves S. Church St Pike Indianapolis Crown Hill Cemetery Jon Reeves

Friday Club Holds Quilting Meeting For Charity Dinner

The Friday Club met at Mrs. George Black's home last Friday afternoon to quilt and plan a charity sale for Christmas. The next gathering will be a banquet titled Gentlemen's Night on December 2.

George Black

Civics Department Discusses Immigration and Community Christmas

At the Civics Department meeting last week Mrs. E. C. Sewall discussed the immigration situation. Mrs. J. E. Prewitt spoke on a community Christmas and told a story of a similar successful effort elsewhere that could be replicated locally.

Civics Department E. C. Sewall J. E. Prewitt

Hoosier Books for Christmas Gift Suggestions

Hoosier authors provide a list of new titles for holiday reading. Booth Tarkington Meredith Nicholson Gene Stratton Porter William Herschell Grace Alexander are named among options including the illustrated Orphant Annie Story Book by Johnny Gruelle as a top children’s gift.

Hoosier Alice Adams Booth Tarkington Meredith Nicholson Gene Stratton Porter William Herschell Cinderella Grace Alexander Johnny Gruelle

McGonagles Host Thanksgiving Dinner for Indiana Boys' School Officers

Superintendent and Mrs C A Mc Gonagle hosted about twenty five guests in the club rooms for the annual Thanksgiving dinner honoring officers of the Indiana Boys' School.

C. A. McGonagle Indiana Boys’ School

Extension Course Lecture by Dr. Childe Attracts Teachers

Dr. Childe of Indiana University delivered the second lecture in an eight session extension course for teachers on public education. The program includes three hour lectures, outside reports, an oral exam on the text, and a written final. successful participants earn two hours of college credit.

Childe Indiana University

Relative Buried Today in Indiana Funeral at Presbyterian Church

Mrs. R. A. Osborn sister of James M. Barlow died in Indianapolis Monday night. The funeral was held at the Presbyterian church north of town today followed by burial at Barlow cemetery.

R. A. Osborn James M. Barlow Indianapolis Presbyterian Church Barlow

Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Floral Offerings

Words can not express our appreciation to relatives friends and neighbors for sympathy and kindness shown during the sickness and death of our beloved wife and mother who passed away Nov 14. Dr B C Ornbam and Helen Maxine Mr and Mrs Ed Hiattane family.

B. C. Ornbam Helen Maxine ED. Hiattane

P. H. S. Defeats Ancient Rival 27 to 24 in Friday Clash

The high school Scrappers defeated their rival 27 to 24 in a tense Friday ball game. Hap Cargle officiated and both teams showed sportsmanlike play. P. H. S. seeks revenge against North Salem in the next home game.

High School Argient Amo

Montgomery and Pigg Lead Plainfield Defeat in Opening Game

The Plainfield Legion lost 38 to 14 last Saturday as Montgomery and Pigg starred. The visitors used most of the same lineup that beat Plainfield in the recent sectional high school finals at Glencastle, recalling past glory.

Montgomery Pigg Plainfield Legion Plainfield Greencastle

Avon Independents Face Ben Davis in Saturday Clash

Avon Independents led by captain John Jenkins host Ben Davis Independents this Saturday night in Avon. The matchup pits two local teams with playoff implications as fans expect a hard fought contest and competitive defense.

Avon Independents John Jenkins Ben Davis Avon

Washington Twp Carnival Returns With Christmas Treats

The Civic Club hosts a Christmas carnival and sale at Avon School Community Center on December 2 at 7 30 PM. Hazel McLain chairs the committee inviting residents to attend.

Civic Club Avon School

Indiana State Federation of Farmers meeting in Indianapolis

Mrs. Fannie Cox Mr. and Mrs. B C Vestal and Norman E Parsons attended all or part of the Indiana State Federation of Farmers sessions held in Indianapolis last week.

Fannie Cox B. C. Vestal Norman E. Parsons Indiana State Federation of Farmers Indianapolis

Amo High School Mourns Student Death

Walter James Booty a 10 year old Amo High School senior died Friday from malignant sarcoma Funeral services were held Sunday morning at the M E church in Amo.

Walter James Booty Amo High School M. E Amo

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