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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1921
Page
4
An editor urges not to heed critics and to act rather than react. The article cites a ball player turning jeers into cheers by staying focused on the game. Other notes mention open diplomacy in naval arms talks and various local social visits and class meetings across Plainfield.
Local notes list various social visits and dinners among Plainfield residents and nearby towns. Mentions include George E. Mercer visiting Plainfield schools, multiple trips to Indianapolis and Bloomington, and holidays with friends and family. The item also notes sorghum molasses for sale and a few travelers visiting Purdue and Depauw-Wabash events.
A synthesized account recalls William Bradford’s Plymouth narrative of the Mayflower voyage in 1620. It notes the ship’s perilous Atlantic crossing, repairs to a damaged beam, and the moment of sighting land at Cape Cod near dawn on November 20, after two long months at sea.
Albain Bauman and family moved to Indianapolis while Henry Bauman and family relocated to a farm near the city. Peter Lux of Shelbyville joined John Lux and family for Tuesday night visit and both Lux brothers attended the Farmers' Federation meeting in Indianapolis on Wednesday. Mrs. Carl Price visited Elmwood friends Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. George W. Mann hosted a birthday dinner for her sisters Mrs. John S. Martin of Greenwood and Mrs. Wallace Osborn of Danville Tuesday. Attendance marked the Wishmeir and Baker sale on Thursday. W. A. Smock of Indianapolis visited Thursday with relatives. John Lux spent the weekend with Shelbyville relatives. Mrs. Euryene Osborne visited Indianapolis relatives for part of the week. Mrs. Geo. W. Mann had Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Wm. Mattern at Six Points.
Cartersburg families hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Rollo Jenkins from Plainfield and Burton Storms from Indianapolis for Sunday meals. Milwaukee resident Elpin V Latham visited two weeks with Nick Owens. Lucile Cook stayed with Stella Redd, while L J Judd and Pau line Judd returned from Kentucky. Additional guests included Joe Prewitt and Mrs Virgil Prewitt of Martinsville along with O W Gasper and John.
Barbara Halden discovers romantic verses written by Bob Holliday hidden in his room after his return home for Thanksgiving. The poems reveal Bob's love for Barbara, and the pair confess their feelings amid family twists and a warm welcome from Mrs. Halden.
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