Pueblo Flood Marks Major Red Cross Relief Effort in 1921
The Red Cross reports 43 disasters in the year ending June 30 1921 causing 850 deaths and 2 500 injuries across 67 communities. Pueblo was the worst US disaster with 2 300 homes affected and 7 351 homeless, triggering $825 000 in local fundraising and a $105 000 National Headquarters grant.
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United States
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Wall Street
Salem
Chile
Republic of
Haiti
Tulsa
Okla
China
Alaska
North Dakota
Italy
Pueblo
Shoup
Colorado
Harding
Masquerade Party Set by Plainfield O E S Chapter
On Saturday evening October 29 at 7 30 the Plainfield Chapter O E S No 14 will hold a masquerade party at the Masonic rooms for members and their families Committees for entertainment are at work and expect a good attendance A jolly Halloween party is assured Come
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Plainfield
Masonic Rooms
Nazarene Revival Continues at I. O. R. M. Building
Revival services began last week at the Nazarene church within the I. O. R. M. building and will run for two or three more weeks. Evangelists Mrs. Ford and Miss Martin lead the efforts.
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Nazarene Church
Obituary of John A. Miles of Plainfield Indiana
John A. Miles born December 29 1844 in Hendricks County Indiana died October 16 1921 at his home near Plainfield aged 76 years 9 months 17 days. He served in Co A 117th Indiana Volunteers and married Flora Fritz with six children five surviving Nettie Reed er Emma Thomas J Harry Miles Edith and Strong Miles. A devout churchman he became a Christian through his eldest daughter and led in Sunday School and Bible study. He was noted for industry honesty philanthropy and guiding his children toward integrity and self reliance. He is survived by two brothers Thomas Miles near Clayton and Samuel Miles of Ashdown Arkansas seven grandchildren and many relatives.
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John Albert Miles
Hendricks County
Indiana
Plainfield
John
Elizabeth Miles
Belleville
Danville Academy
Co. A. 117 Regiment
Indiana Volunteers
Victoria Kirtley
Flora Fritz
William
Susan Fritz
Victoria
Earth Life
Nettie
J. C. Reeder
Emma
J. Harry Thomas
Indianapolis
J. Harry Miles
Edith
Strong Miles
John A. Miles
Christian Church
A. C. Brewer
Miles
Jesus
Thomas
Clayton
Samuel
Ashdown
Ark
Mabel Little
Miles Reeder
Albert
Harry Thomas
Pauline
Harry
Virginia Miles
Armament Conference Ode and School News at North Salem
The piece contrasts happiness of those who travel with those who stay and notes the North Salem game loss but high school spirit remains. Mrs Hovermale substitutes at Junior High for ill Miss Hadley as students rally with songs. Curtis Publishing extends a week for subscriptions with a chocolate prize to top sellers. Seniors rings arrive and are praised.
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North Salem
Card of Thanks from the Miles Family
The children of John Albert Miles express sincere gratitude to all who helped at their father's death. They thank the ministers who inspired with words, Mr and Mrs Jordan for heavenly singing, and Mr Rushton and the church he loved. Miles family.
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John Albert Miles
Jordan
Mr. Rushton
Miles
C H S Booster Announces Clay ton High School Paper
The Messenger Printing Co prepares the first issue of C H S Booster a monthly by Clay ton High School pupils. It will cover school news and educational aids under motto Eventually the best high school in Hendricks county why not this year Thomas Bush is editor in chief with Clarence Powers Carl Martin Mildred Hub bard Louise Edmonson as associate editors and Francis Stephenson as sports editor.
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C. H. S. Booster
Clayton High School
Messenger Printing Co
Hendricks County
Thomas Bush
Clarence Powers
Carl Martin
Mildred Hubbard
Louise Edmonson
Francis Stephenson
Sweet Potato Contest Weighing Dispute Stirring Local Editors
Citizens weigh in on a contest to find the biggest sweet potato. Wm. Simmons and G. G. Cumberworth have sent samples for judging, with Joe Krebs displaying a specimen in his barber shop window. Weighing is proposed to determine the winner, with results expected before next week.
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Wm. Simmons
Joe Krebs
Library Hours Altered for October 26 27 28
Public Library will be open 3 PM to 6 PM on October 26 27 and 28 while librarians attend the state library association meeting in Muncie. By order of the Library Board.
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State Library Association At
Muncie
The
Library Board
Plainfield Town Election Set for November 8, 1921
Qualified voters in Plainfield Indiana are advised of a town election on Tuesday November 8 1921 to elect one Trustee for District One one Trustee for District Three and a Clerk Treasurer The polls open at six o clock a m and voting takes place in the Public Library basement Ralph J Bly Clerk of the Town of Plainfield Ind
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Plainfield
Indiana
Four October Birthdays Celebrated at Cooper Home
Family gathering at Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Cooper honored four October birthdays. Harold and Lawrence celebrate on the 18th while Mrs. Cooper and baby Harold Jr. have birthdays on the 20th and 22nd. A noon dinner followed.
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Harold Cooper
C. F. Cooper
Harold
Lawrence
Plea to the Conscience gospel song published
The gospel song A Plea to the Conscience was written by Mr and Mrs Orla G Jordan of this place and dedicated to Mrs Emmett Bly. The Messenger Printing Co has issued a new edition.
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Orla G. Jordan
Emmett Bly
Messenger
Miss Mattern Honored as Dean of Women at Northwestern
Miss Grace Mattern of this place, long a teacher at Northwestern University, has been chosen as dean of women of the School of Oratory at Northwestern University.
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Grace Mattern
Northwestern University
School of Oratory
Marriage Licenses Granted in Plainfield and Nearby Areas
William Powers and Mattie Flinn, both of Plainfield, received marriage licenses. Ernest V. Foltz of Scotland IL wed Goldie Thornton of Plainfield. Elmer Marshall of Indianapolis married Zelma Cassell of Danville Ind. R R C.
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William Powers
Plainfield
Mattié Flinn
Ernest V. Foltz
Scotland
Goldie Thornton
Elmer Marshall
Indianapolis
Zelma
Cassell
Danville
Ind
Miss May Terpin Weds Floyd Winsted at Greencastle
Miss May Terpin of Greencastle and Floyd Winsted of this place were united in marriage at Greencastle Monday of this week.
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May Terpin
Greencastle
Floyd Winsted
Divorce and civil actions listed in Augusta notices
Mary Warner v O Neal Warner seeks divorce. Augusta Williams as guardian for Ancil Williams sues Leslie Zimmer man and Wilmer Long on note. Automobile Funding Co sues W H Haynes et al on note. Hazel Pritchett sues Amos Pritchett.
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Mary Warner
O’neal Warner
Augusta Williams
Ancil E. Williams
Leslie Zimmerman
Wilmer Long
Automobile Funding Co
W. H. Haynes
Hazel Pritchett
Amos Pritchett
Three Arts Department Meets at Library
At the Three Arts Department gathering in the library Mrs. J C Jamison spoke on The Opera tracing its history and development with operatic illustrations via victrola. Mrs Jay Banks discussed Indiana Little theater players and Miss Hildegrade Flanner presented Mansions performed by a cast including Aunt Harriett Mrs George Mercer Lydia Wilde Miss Vesta Brown Joe Stalled Wilde Miss Iva Inman. Officers named Chairman Mrs Charles Marley vice chairwoman Mrs Frank Hanna secretary treasurer Miss Vesta Brown. Next meeting with Mrs J W Jackson in Masonic apartments Nov 26.
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Three Arts Department
J. C. Jamison
Jay Banks
Little Theater Players
Indiana
Hildegrade Flanner
Indianapolis
Harriett
George Mercer
Lydia Wilde
Vesta Brown
Joe
Three Arts
J. W. Jackson
Masonic Apartments
Mothers Day observed by local department hosts meeting
Mrs Albert Barlow hosted the first Mothers Department meeting on Tuesday afternoon with Mothers Day as the theme. Rev S L Essick spoke on the influence of women in Bible history and daily life, noting the home and childhood as key teachers. Mrs Charles Symons sang two numbers and officers including Mrs Albert Barlow and Mrs Fay Jackson were installed. The hostess committee served persimmon pudding and cake with Halloween style decorations.
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Albert Barlow
Mothers’ Department
S. L. Essick
Chilren
Essick
Robert Stephenson
G. T. White
H. A. Hessler
Fay Jackson
I B S Exhibits Products at Charities Conference
The Indiana Boys' School showcased goods at the state board of charities conference in Muncie with items from furniture to rag rugs. Governor Warren T. McCray approved rug sales to fund a WWI memorial. attendees included Supt. C. A. McGonagle and Chas. P. Tansey.
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Indiana Boys’ School
State Board of Charities
Muncie
Warren T. McCray
McCray
C. A. McGonagle
Chas. P. Tansey
Milan
W. R. Reeves
Frank Polykin
Claude Leer
McGonagle
Florida
National Charities
Union Home Economics Club Sets Library Entertainment
The Union Home Economics Class plans a program at the library next Tuesday evening. They will entertain their husbands and children with a program that includes a playlet.
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Union Home Economics
Club Meeting Held At Mrs Loys Country Home
A regular business meeting of the club was held at the country home of Mrs. Wilson Loy last Friday afternoon. The hostess served chicken sandwiches salad pickles and coffee as refreshments.
Millinery Demonstration at Union Home Economics Class
Miss Dix, a county home demonstrator, led a home millinery demonstration at the Union Home Economics Class meeting at Mrs. M. A. Moore's home last week. She offered tips for revamping old hats and a dinner was featured in the all day gathering.
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Miss Dix
Union
M. A. Moore
Meeting of O. E. S. No. 414 Regular Session
The regular stated meeting of O. E. S. No. 414 met Thursday evening Oct 27 at 7 30 to allow members to attend a lecture at Friends church.
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Friends Church
Local Sub-Agent Promotes Magazine Subscriptions for School Fund
A. D. Johnson named sub-agent by C. W. Acker of Curtis Publishing to enroll subscribers for The Ladies' Home Journal. High school pupils canvass town to raise funds for equipment. campaign extended due to faculty illness and aims to close Saturday. Receipts are available on request for those who did not receive them earlier.
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Curtis Publishing Company
Ladies’ Home Journal
A. D. Johnson
C. W. Acker
Curtis Publishing Co
Acker
Johnson
Legion Basketball Forming Under Stewart Fletcher in Plainfield
Under the management of Stewart Fletcher a Legion basketball team is being organized with access to the high school gym. The first try out is this Thursday evening and a large squad is expected. Any player is eligible and Fletcher aims to field the fastest team Plainfield has seen.
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Stewart Fletcher
Legion
Diphtheria Strikes Junior High Teacher Miss Hadley
Miss Beryle Hadley, a Junior High teacher, fell ill last Wednesday with diphtheria and was quarantined the next day. Anti-toxin was given promptly. she hopes to return soon. Mrs. Glen Hovermale has been substituting. Several other diphtheria cases have been reported.
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Beryle Hadley
Miss Hadley
Glen Hovermale
Telephone the Library to Settle a Disputed Fact
A public library offers free assistance to answer questions such as forgotten names dates and other facts. The notice emphasizes library services for verifying information and settling uncertainties.
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O. E. S. Masquerade
Nazarene Revival
Mickie
LTS
K. A
Ralph J. Bly
Town of
Plainfield, Ind
Miss Mattern
Mother’s Department
Charles Symons
Caleb Carter
Fay
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