Banner Year in School Enrollment Observed
The Plainfield and Guilford townships opened with about 562 students across Plainfield and Friendswood schools. High schools report 104 seniors and 110 juniors, with 278 in Plainfield grade schools, and 70 in Friendswood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Guilford Township
Friendswood
AL Dr Johnson
Glenn Havermale
Elizabeth Riggs
Coral DeWeese
Mary Lucille Judd
Hampton Sias
Edward Scott
Beryle Hadley
Hardy Roy Sanger
Emma Masten
Sarah Hollingsworth
Ogden Ellis
Lawrence Good
James Grimes
Robert Harvey
Judith Hessler
Mary Hashman
Katharine May Jackson
Virginia Reeves
Churches Swann
Edwin Russell
Fred Schweiz
Philip Rosemary
Dorothy Thompson
Wendell Winsted
Jack Miller
Maurice White
John Thomas
Ralph Stout
Samuel Ping
George Ping
Mary Ping
Martha Ping
Geraldine Walls
James Fuller
Jessie Ray
Stella Clay
Alla Muncie
Juanita Griffin
Mildred Dalbey
Charles Sheek
Dorothy Baldwin
Margaret Carter
Ladoscia Denny
Roy Childers
Robert Shane
Edward Haley
Richard Averitt
Orin“Arnold
Paul Bryant
Meade Bryant
Kathleen Purlee
Norman Wheeler
Georgianna James
Madonna Knaner
Genola McCallum
Frances Underwood
Edgar Lawrence
Nina Gail Martin
Elsie Shipley
Ivese White
Charles Shrake
Alden Cooper
Geraldine Calbert
Mary Persons
Andrew Jewell
Brownsburg
Pittsboro
Petitton
North Salem
Winchester
Danville
Amo
Stilesville
Aa County
Supatinternet Reitzel
National Road Opens Gaps Near Belleville and Brazil
The National Road project reports completion of gaps from Indianapolis to Belleville with cement work west of Belleville and Putnam county progress. Delays may arise from curing and railroad work at Six Points and Reelsville cutoff, but closures aim before frost. Hoosier Motor Club plans a statewide celebration on opening day.
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Indianapolis
Belleville
Plainfield
Pennsylvania
Putnam County
Clay County
Brazil
Reelsville
Greenfield
Hoosier Motor Club
Son of New Pastor’s Navy Death Shocks Family
Raymond McMurray, 21, son of Rev A D McMurray, serving in the U S Navy aboard the Maryland, died of brain ailment at the Pan American Exposition in Rio de Janeiro. He played in Sousa’s Navy band and later with the Boston Navy band. Body to be shipped to Lucasville Ohio for burial. The pastor's mother is gravely ill in Ohio.
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A. D.mcmurray
The
Christian Church
McCollum
Amitydale
Sousa
Navy
Boston: Navy Band
Lucasville
Ohio
McMurray
Local Man Joins Indianapolis Y M C A Staff
James B. Maxwell of Sugar Grove has served two years on the Indianapolis Y M C A staff as head of the Bible department and was appointed educational orator. Maxwell is a Burke University graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James BE. Maxwell
Sugar Grove
Indianapolis Y. M. C. A
Indianapolis Y. M. C
Maxwell
Burke University
Change of Weather Brings Cooler Readings After Heat Wave
Readable parts indicate a shift from a severe heat wave to cooler conditions. The report notes September heat across whang areas easing with a break in the prolonged hot spell. Weather observers warn of lingering warmth in some regions while cooler air moves in.
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Whang
Luncheon Launches Plainfield Chamber of Commerce
A September 18 luncheon at Hotel Hendrix will form a local Chamber of Commerce. A temporary committee led by W. A. Rushton G. G. Cumberworth C. G. Pike R. W. Elliott Dr. Thomas Dr. Cooper and Horace Hanna will present a constitution and by laws for adoption. Reservations cost fifty cents via C. G. Pike at the First National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Hendrix
Chamber of Commerce
W. A. Rushton
G. G. Cumberworth
C. G. Pike
R. W. Elliott
Thomas
Dr. Cooper
Horace Hanna
First National Bank
Death of Thomas E Wasson in Plainfield Indiana
Thomas Elwood Wasson born February 14 1845 New Martinsburg Ohio died September aged 71 years 6 months 23 days after a long Plainfield Indiana life. He married Rebecca L Bailey April 5 1865 and had three children Edward Howard Anna with two sisters surviving. A K P lodge member and Friends church birthright member he remained active in work and church duties.
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Thomas Elwood Wasson
William
Elizabeth Wasson
New Martinsburg
Ohio
Plainfield
Indiana
Hfe
Rebecca
Bailey
Yearly Meeting House
Edward
Howard
Anna
Hannah Davis
Amboy
Mary J. Moore
Indianapolis
K. of P. Fraternity
Friends Church
Birth Announcement for Robert Sanders in Indianapolis
Announcement of the birth of Robert T Sanders in Indianapolis, previously from this place, notes his parentage and hometown origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert ‘T“Sanders
Indianapolis
Deaths: Meade Bryant Former Soldier Dies of Tuberculosis
Meade Bryant an ex soldier died Wednesday afternoon at his home after years of illness. Funeral at Friends church Friday at two p m with interment at Maple Hill cemetery. Survived by wife and four small children.
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Meade Bryant
Friends Church
Maple Hill Cemetery
Mrs Shinpaugh Dies. Rites Held At North Center Street
Mrs Josephine Shinpaugh aged about 60 died at her home on North Center Street Wednesday. Funeral was held this afternoon and the body will be shipped to Knoxville Tennessee for burial. She is survived by a husband a son and a daughter. The family had lived here about a year having come from Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Shinpaugh
North Center St
Knoxville
Tenn
Tennessee
Funeral for Elwood Wasson Held in Kokomo
Reverend Louis E. Stout of Kokomo conducted the funeral for Elwood Wasson who died Thursday afternoon. Attending were Dr. and Mrs. Amos Carter of Rockville and Mr. and Mrs. Birney D. Spradling of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis E. Stout
Kokomo
Elwood Wasson
Amos Carter
Rockville
Birney D. Spradling
Indianapolis
Cope Stanley Wedding Ties Iowa and Mill Creek Families
Miss Ethel Stanley daughter of Mrs Elma Stanley and the late L O Stanley of Mill Creek and Chalkley B Cope of Paulina Iowa were married Thursday at ten in the Mill Creek Church. Attendants included Miss Rebecca Steer Miss Dorotha Carter Miss Elsie Maxwell Ralph and Eston Stanley and Oliver Bailey. A large crowd attended the dinner and reception from twelve to four o clock before the couple left for a new farm home in northern Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Stanley
Elma Stanley
L. O. Stanley
Mill Creek
Chalkley B. Cope
Paulina
Iowa
Mill Creek Church
Land
Rebecca Steer
Winona
Oliver Bailey
Barnesville
Cope
Would you marry a man to reform him
Miss Cavenn replies that she would not marry to reform a husband. She says she would not want to be the head of a household if the goal were reforming a spouse.
Bootlegger Propaganda Allegedly Attacks Home Brewers
The New York Sun quotes a debate about home brewers facing pressure from bootlegger propaganda. The exchange frames concerns over legal competition and illicit restraint impacting local brewing efforts.
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New York Sun
Light Suffers Paralytic Stroke During Illinois Visit
Israel Light of this place suffered a paralytic stroke last Friday while visiting relatives in Sheldon Illinois. He and his family were on vacation in a recently purchased automobile. Overheating while fixing tire trouble is believed to have triggered the attack. Mrs Light and two young children were with him. Latest report from Sheldon says he is slowly improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel Light
Sheldon
Ill
Light
Free Flower Display At National Show Gardens Event
The National Show Gardens will stage a free flower display at W. A. Rushton's office rooms on Wednesday September 20. More than a hundred varieties of dahlias gladiolus and other flowers will be shown. Rushton has bred several fine varieties from bulbs supplied by the National Show Gardens and invites the public to visit the exhibit which will be open all day free of charge.
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National Show Gardens
W. A. Rushton
Church Announcements and Services Promote Growth
Christian services detailed with Bible school at 9 30 a m led by Warren Duke and a 10 30 a m sermon by A D McMurray on Giving God a square deal. Evening service at 7 30 p m features a sermon on The Will of God. Bible School growing. all are welcome to attend.
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Warren Duke
A. D. McMurray
Wooden Pulpit Driftwood and Wormwood Sermons
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. worship at 10:30 a.m. Sermon A Wooden Pulpit. Evening service 7:30 p.m. Sermon Driftwood and Wormwood. 6:30 p.m. B Y P U. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 p.m. You are invited to attend all services. S. L. Essick, Pastor.
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L. Essick
Episcopal Sunday Services and Bible Study Schedule
Episcopal church announces 9 30 a m Sunday School led by Fred Calder superintendent. Morning worship at 10 30 with sermon What We Get When We Get Christ. Evening worship at 1 30 30 Topic A Glance At Judas Iscariot. Wednesday 7 30 p m Lesson 1 What or Who is God. Bring your problems for informal discussion. Boys and girls welcome with activities.
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Fred Calder
Judas Iscariot
God
Echoes of the Five Years Meeting Theme At Church Services
Bible School at 9 30 a m with B W Anderson superintendent. Worship at 10 30 a m. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Evening Worship at 7 30 p m featuring Echoes of the Five Years Meeting by attendees. Wednesday mid week meeting at 7 30 p m.
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Bible School
B. W. Anderson
Christian Endeavor
Tte
A Dark Outlook Dearly Tries to Win Favor
Dialogue shows a couple arguing over marriage as the woman pleads that her beloved is the lamp to her life while the man faces opposition from her father who doubts the match. The exchange hints at social pressure and family approval shaping the romance.
Change Needed Extravagant
A dialogue fragment shows Son claiming he maintains a running account at his tailor while an irate father notes it has stood for eighteen months. The terse exchange hints at financial or personal tensions surrounding ongoing charges.
McKinneys Plan Move to Waukegan Illinois
Mr and Mrs Edward McKinney and two children will soon reside in Waukegan Illinois Mrs McKinney and the children left for Dorsey Illinois to visit relatives while Mr McKinney assists with an evangelistic meeting in Texas He expects to study choir duties in Waukegan and engage in business activities
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Edward McKinney
Waukeegan
McKinney
Dorsey
Illinois
Kinney
Texas
Seashore Plans Revealed in Fractured OCR Note
A fragmented record shows a discussion about summer plans and money supply. The speaker contemplates seashore travel versus staying home where funds are readily available. The text hints at personal choices influenced by economic concerns.
Honeymoon Ends Amid Budget Dispute Over Costs
A couple questions when their honeymoon ends as the bride seeks an understanding of plans. The husband responds he cannot afford to extend or fund further expenses, highlighting financial strain in their postwedding period.
Plainfield youths depart for college and teaching posts
A number of Plainfield young men and women leave town to begin the new school year as teachers or students. Names include Vera Grifin, Harold Cumberworth, Eva Edgerton, Portia Cooper, Irene Duffey, Wendell Stephenson, and others from DePauw University Indiana University Purdue University Earlham College Butler Walsh etc.
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Plainfield
DePauw
Vera Gritin
Harold Cumberworth
Bruce Wilson
Fred Osborn
Indiana University
Eva Edgerton
Portia Cooper
Irene Duffey
Wendell Stephenson
Purdue: University
Wendell Dixon
Whitson
Stewart
Lucia Cooper
Albert Jessup
Earlham
Earlham ‘College:Florence ‘Kirkpatrick, Dortha
Carter
Charles Maxwell
Olive Charles
Butler
Alice Edna
Walsh
James Morgan
Florence: Caldwell
N. R. Bonham
Valley Mills
Frank Tucker
Mary Sims
Linden
Hazel Dixon
Domestic Science
Lovillia
Iowa
Arsinoe Allen
Quaker Bridge
WN. Y
John Griffin
Center Valley
Sherman Crayton
Amo
Mary Pritchett
Madge Heringlake
Avon
Amy Little
Warsaw
Dorindag. Morgan
Mary Morgan
Jessie Sims
Mary Commack
Indianapolis
Helen Hanna
Rochester
Doris Roach
Ben Davisg
Fued Ends in Fatal Shooting Between Neighbors
A long running neighborhood feud culminated Saturday evening when Lem Stockwell shot and killed Altert Baldwin, 46, east of Bridgeport on New Hope road after years of dispute. The conflict began when Baldwin's son killed a bird in Stockwell's yard, escalating to property quarrels and pig deaths.
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Altert
Baldwin
Lem Stockwell
Bridgeport
New Hope Road
Stockwell
Baldwins
County Supervisor Charles E Green Joins Hendricks Schools
Charles E Green began work as county supervisor of music in Hendricks County schools this week as the department becomes a new addition to the county school system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Green
Hendricks County
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Chas. E. Green
Reitzel
Mickie
Evryboda
Neaesinle ‘al
U.S. Navy
W. M. C. A. Worker
Lungheon
Stanley
Might
Rushton
Christian
Muraopier
Papa
McKinneys
Isaiah
Israel
Jesus
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