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Newspaper

Plainfield Messenger

Location

Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1920

Page

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Pittsboro Hoops Open Season Under Prof Johnson

Plainfield High prepares for Friday opener at Pittsboro in a 22 game schedule with 13 home games. Coach Johnson stresses scientific training as the team, bolstered by new talent, poised to challenge for county supremacy on the 40 by 70 gym floor amid community backing and youth enthusiasm.

Pittsboro Plainfield A. D. Johnson Mayer Dickson Jewell Rees Altho Johnson Calbert Spear Smith Reese Stewart Phillips Hapree Plainfield High School B. B Cora DeWeise Miss Carroll

Court Proceedings at County Seat in Partition and Divorce

Court actions include John S. Leach versus James E. Leach for partition and Bernice G. Taylor versus Rodney E. Taylor for divorce. A jury trial in May Clevenger versus Clarence Marchel concluded January 21, 1920, finding the relatrix bore a child, with Marchel named as father.

State of Indiana May Clevenger Clarence Marchel Clarence Marehel

Probate appointments list bonds and executors

George IE Easley named special administrator for Lena Beeson estate with $1000 bond and sureties Simon Hadley and A R Marley. Cleo L Hunt named executor of Tavner Neal estate with $106000 bond and sureties M T Hunter and Jane Frank. E T Hadley named executrix of Paul Hadley estate with no bond. Thomas J Wilson named administrator of John B Yelton estate with $2000 bond and sureties Marion H Roberts and George W Piersol.

George IE. Easley Lena Beeson Simon Hadley A. R. Marley Cleo L. Hunt Tavner Neal. Bond M. T. Hunter Jane Frank E. T. Hadley Paul Hadley Thomas J. Wilson John B. Yelton Marion H. Roberts George W. Piersol

Bailey and Wivett Marry in Clerk's Office

Claude A Bailey and Myrtle Wivett wed Friday in the clerk's office under Judge Zimri W Dougan. The marriage joins Bailey of Monrovia and Wivett of Hazelwood.

Claude A. Bailey Monrovia Myrtle Kivett Hazelwood John T. Hume Danville Pearle Lane Clayton Myrtle Wivett Zimri W W. Dougan

Card of thanks for loss and illness

To the many kind neighbors and relatives who aided and sympathized during the illness and death of our mother and brother we extend our sincere thanks. We appreciate your kindness. HOADLEY B BROTHERS.

Hoadley Gilead Gabriel

Apple picking starts October 12 at Cartersburg orchard

Arthur M. Davis announces winter apple picking begins October 12 two miles south of Cartersburg. All apples will be sold in the orchard and buyers should come early to get the best fruit.

Arthur M. Davis Cartersburg

Registration Totals in Guilford Township Voters 1370

Figures from clerks after polls closed on the second registration day show Guilford township has 1370 registered voters. By precinct No 1 there are 301 men and 279 women, No 2 has 136 men and 140 women, No 3 reports 260 men and 254 women totaling 697 men and 673 women. The oldest registered man is Caleb Dalton aged 91 and the oldest woman is Lydia Bales aged 83.

Guilford Township Caleb Dalton Lydia Bales

Narrow Escape In Automobile Accident Near Mooresville

Mr and Mrs Oscar Stanley and two passengers escaped serious injury when their Ford slid into a ditch after an embankment hole on the Mooresville Pike four and a half miles south of town. John Gibbs W C Haring and William Guyer helped pull the car free. no one was hurt.

Oscar Stanley Mooresville Pike Here Mr. Stanley John Gibbs W. C.haring Moore

Berkshire Hog Unit Formed Here Under E. J. Barker

A Berkshire Hog Unit is being organized in this community under E. J. Barker of Thorn Town, a noted Berkshires breeder, and his partner Jay Banks. The promoters plan to distribute twenty sows and one boar to form four units and to reinvest the progeny of the bred sows. Their aim is to place purebred Berkshires with farmers who will join for a public sale of purebred animals soon.

E. J. Barker Thorntown Jay Banks

Club Women Plan Pres Day Program At Friends Church

The Woman's club will observe President's Day at the Friends church next Saturday afternoon with the Three Arts Department in charge. Reginald DeKoven will be studied and his music performed. Mrs. Alice Charles will be installed as president and other officers. The meeting starts at 2 30 with guests welcome.

Friends Church Martin Hornaday Reginald DeKoven Alice Charles

Rev A L Meredith to Lead Plainfield M E Church

The Rev A L Meredith has been appointed by Bishop F D Leete to pastor Plainfield First Methodist Episcopal church succeeding Rev William L Hargrave who goes to Morocco. Meredith a DePauw and Boston University graduate moves from Wingate with his sister to take the post within a week. Hargrave completes three years of service and will relocate with his family to Morocco. Additional appointments list Dr W F Switzer as Green Castle district superintendent and several pastors assigned to nearby churches including Danville Lafayette Trinity North Salem New Maysville and references to previous pastorates.

A. L. Meredith F. D. Leete Lebanon Plainfield First Greencastle C. C. Ford Danville T. F. Williams This Place Lafayette Trinity Church H. C. Weston North Salem New Maysville

Lest We Forget G. A. R. Encampment Remembers Youth Civil War Service

The article recalls G. A. R. commemorations and cites government statistics on Union Army service by age. It lists counts of boys from ages 10 to 18 and 18 to 21, plus men over 21, totaling 2,278,588 mustered.

America

Obituary of Martha Hadley Hoadley

Martha Hadley Hoadley born near Monrovia June 18 1844 died September 28 1920 at 76.3. She married Abram Hoadley at 22 and raised four sons William O Carl D Conrad V Virgil C. all survive except Conrad. A devoted mother and neighbor served her family with self sacrifice and Christian faith.

Martha Hadley Hoadley Martha Hadley Hoadley William Lina Hadley Monrovia Abram Hoadley William O Carl D Conrad V Virgil C Mattie Headley

Educational Drive Committee Appointed in Indiana

Indianapolis Oct. 4 L N Hines state superintendent of public instruction was named chairman of the state wide campaign committee to conduct the education drive in Indiana from Nov. 7 to 16 A special publicity committee was appointed with B J Harris as chairman Oscar H Williams state supervisor of teacher training was named secretary Williams also chairs the speakers committee assisted by B R Inman of the State Chamber of Commerce and J J Pettijohn of Indiana University

Indianapolis L. N. Hines Indiana Oscar H. Williams B. J. Harris W. W. Black Bloomington Williams B. R. Inman State Chamber of Commerce J. J. Pettijohn Indiana University Indianapolis Star

County Home Economics Federation Meeting Scheduled

All day county meeting of the Home Economics Federation planned for October 16 invites all county women to attend. A good program is planned and the event will be in the ladies club room at the courthouse. At the same time a separate meeting for girls and men will be held.

The Home Economics Federation Court House

Hadley Golden Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Evan Hadley marked their fiftieth anniversary with a family dinner at their Avon avenue home on Tuesday October 5. Attendees included relatives from Westfield Friona Henderson Ky Henderson Ky and this place with a letter from son O H Hadley of Thomasville Ga. The couple received $50 in gold from their children and their appointments were in golden colors wherever possible.

Evan Hadley Avon Avenue Elsie New Lucile Westfield J. Lee Hadley Warren, CO Ethel I. Reeve Charles Ruth Ann Friona Tex B. L. Hadley Ermil Henderson Phyllis Hadley Thomas

Guernsey Calf Club Promoted by Hendricks County Group

The Guernsey Calves Club will be financed by the Hendricks County Guernsey Breeders Association which has ordered fifteen calves imported from Guernsey Island. The program, recommended by Purdue University, aims to educate youths in calf breeding care and financial opportunity. Watch next week's Messenger for details.

Hendricks County Guernsey Breeders’ Association Guernsey Purdue University

Guilford Township Receives Coal for Public Schools at Savings

Trustee Albert P. Barlow reports from Jessie Hschbach, chairman of the Coal Commission, that a car load of lump coal has been consigned to Guilford Township for public schools at 4.25 per ton, saving about 175 dollars per car.

Guilford Township Albert P. Barlow Jessie Hschbach

Mrs. Rose Newby Dead in Frankfort Indiana

Mrs Rose Carter Newby died at her daughter Mrs Mont B Fisher home in Frankfort Indiana on September 29 She was known as Miss Rose Carter daughter of Samuel and Jane Carter longtime Plainfield residents and remembered by older community members.

Rose Carter Newby Mont B. Fisher Frankfort Ind

Choir Rehearsal At M. EF. Church Tonight

The singer from the M. EF. church will meet for choir rehearsal at the church at eight oclock tonight Thursday.

M. EF

Also Mentioned on This Page

Prof. Johnson Homie Jordan Almond Trailers Wapeekeewa ‘Club Valley Mills Litton Broad Ripple Brownsburg Zionsville Mooresville Valley Mills Aionsville Brownbure Mickie John S. Leach James E. Leach Bernice G. Taylor Rodney E. Taylor Harold K. Brown New York City Leona Jones Glayton A. Wiliams Avon Augusta R. Sams Carlos L. Brewer Newman Lyra J. Clements William Ralph Bee Eliza Bellen Routh, Clayton APPLE Ford W. O. Hex Berkshire Woman's Club Home Economics Department A. S. Miles Three Arts Department H.J. Ballard B. W. Anderson George. Black Washington Township Civic Club Forrest Hessong King of Evehre Club Will Ellis Jquchre Club Ellis Friends John Robinson Winchester Anson Hildebrand Ohio Ellis Barker Ezra Barker Rosetta Thornburg Charles Anderson Laurel Sarah Ann Johnson Elizabeth Sprouse Wilmington A. L. Meredith M. E Depauw Boston Theological Seminary Rev. Hargrave Morocco Oscar Williams Sec’y Economics Association Hadley Golden Wedding Rose Newby
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