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Newspaper

Plainfield Messenger

Location

Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1920

Page

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Guernsey Cattle Win Ribbons at State Fair

Norman E. Parsons and sons led a small Guernsey herd winning three ribbons at the state fair after successes at Hendricks county. O H Mills and son earned four ribbons. A Jersey bull owned by R A Gill won the grand champion prize. Fred Breedlove showed Rhode Island Red poultry earning three ribbons. About twenty five youths plan Guernsey Cattle club formation.

Norman E. Parsons Guernsey Guernsey Cattle Club Jersey R. A. Gill Danville Fred Breedlove Rhode Island Mr. Breedlove

Doctors Attend Parke Vermillion Medical Meeting

Dr. Maria Jessup and Dr. J. C. Stafford drove to Rockville on Tuesday for the Parke Vermillion Medical Association meeting at the State Sanatorium. Dr. Amos Carter presented a paper Diagnosis of Incipient Tuberculosis. Watermelon was served and local physicians praised the Sanatorium's progress and management.

J. S. Ragan Maria Jessup J. C. “Stafford Rockville Parke-Vermillion Medical Association State Sanitarium Amos Carter Carter

Child Garden Party at Methodist Church

A child garden party will be held in the parlors of the Methodist church on Monday evening September 20 starting at 7 30. Members and friends are asked to come dressed as children. A teacher will conduct games in the garden. Refreshments will be served. Admission is 25 cents with proceeds to church funds.

Methodist Church

Sweeney Resigns Pastoral at Plainfield Church

Rev. Edwin S. Sweeney resigns as pastor of Plainfield Christian Church and will depart next week for Hartford Connecticut to attend Hartford Theological Seminary. He will deliver his farewell sermon at the Sunday evening service.

Edwin S. Sweeney Plainfield Christian Church Hartford, Conn Hartford Theological Seminary

Plainfield Wins Double Header Against Grimes All Stars and Rupps

Plainfield teams dominated a double header last Sunday. The Steel League boys defeated the Grimes All-Stars from the IKS, then beat the Rupps 19 to 2. Next Sunday they face the North Side Vets, a largely minor league squad. An Indianapolis battery has been assigned to the local club.

Plainfield Rupps North Side Vets Indianapolis

Plainfield High School Opens With Strong Start

Last Monday at 8 40 in the morning P H S bells summoned students back to their “No Mean City” campus. The grand opening of the Senior High School impressed with Prof A D Johnson welcoming and teachers introduced in order. The students applauded the talks and excitement shows Plainfield aiming for the county’s best school. About Basket Ball.

Betwen P. H Plainfield Indiana P. H A. D. Johnson Stevenson Hampton Swindler

Mrs Myrtle Ross and Bernadine Join Christian Church

Mrs Myrtle Ross and her daughter Bernadine united with the Christian church on Sunday morning.

Myrtle Ross Bernadine Christian Church

Local Residents Engage in Homes and Happenings

Me ey Mr and Mrs David Marley of Martinsville buy the Dr J C Stafford home and plan to move in within two weeks. Numerous local residents and families are listed with moves, visits, jobs, travel, teaching, and social events across the area including school changes, university plans, and community gatherings.

David Marley Martinsville J. C. Stafford Dr. Stafford G. D. McClain

P H 8S Crew Promises Victory With Cox A D Johnson

The message voices strong optimism for the P H 8S craft led by Coxswain A D Johnson. It calls Plainfield citizens to support with cooperative spirit and thanks them in advance for backing the team.

A. D. Johnson Plainfield

Rumor About Airplane Over Franklin Debunked

A Franklin Star reprint reports a widespread Thursday rumor that a plane over Franklin and the fair grounds had to land or crash. The craft seen south of Franklin was just a Plainfield aviator and a companion who landed in H. O. Canary field and relaxed at Greenlawn cemetery before returning to Plainfield. The Indianapolis plane scheduled for the fairgrounds did not arrive.

Franklin Star Franklin Fair Grounds Plainfield Greenlawn Cemetery Australia Paul Canary Canary Indianapolis

Woman's Bible Class Meets September Seventeenth

The Woman's Bible class of the M E Sunday school will hold their regular monthly meeting with Mrs. H A Hessler. Supper as usual.

Woman's Bible M E. Sunday School H. A. Hessler

Mrs. Sarah Jane Cook Dies at 81 in Belleville Area

Mrs. Sarah Jane Cook, 81, widow of John M. Cook, died Wednesday from paralysis after about ten days illness. Funeral services from her home southeast of Belleville Friday, conducted by Mrs. Lydia Painter of Monrovia. She is survived by five children Preston Arthur James Nona Cook and Mrs. Arthur Field.

Sarah Jane Cook John M. Cook Belleville Lydia Painter Monrovia Ceek Preston Arthur James Nona Cook Arthur Field

Sunday School Picnic At Local Christian Church

Members and friends of the Christian church enjoyed a social evening and picnic lunch at the church on Friday evening. A program was presented and games and refreshments were enjoyed.

the Christian Church

Country Schools Open Pupils Enrolled at Friendswood and Black Rock

The Friendswood schools opened Monday with 21 pupils in grades one to three taught by Miss Collie McCrary and 16 in grades four and five led by Miss Eliz a beth Pike and 26 in grades six to eight taught by John Day Miss Mary Hagee has fifteen pupils at No L school Claire Sellers has fourteen at Black Rock including pupils from the former Joppa district who will attend Black Rock this year.

Friendswood Collie McCrary Elizabeth Pike John Day Mary Hagee No. L Claire Sellers Black Rock Joppa

Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Sermon Details

Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with Pummel as superintendent. Preaching at 10 30 a m on The Good Shepherd. Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m. You are invited to attend all services. 8 S L Essick Pastor.

Pummel

Methodist Church Announces Next Sunday's Services

Regular services at the Methodist church Sunday morning and evening with Sunday School at 9 30 led by Iva L Inman. Morning theme The Kingdom First. Evening subject The Man of God. Junior League meets at 3 00 with Mrs Zack Wright superintendent. One delegate to be elected at morning preaching hour for the annual conference in Lebanon Indiana on September 29.

Methodist Church Iva L. Inman Zack Wright Lebanon Indiana

Pauls Five Points of Christianity at Christian Church

The Christian Church invites all to Bible School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 with the sermon Pauls Five Points of Christianity Evening service at 7 30 on salvation what is it Special music by the school orchestra and both services will feature musical numbers The minister Ihdwin S Sweeney and Warren J Duke invite friends to attend and participate in the day.

Ihdwin S. Sweeney Warren J. Duke Bible School

Special church service and rally day at Friends Church

A special service for the high school and faculty is set for 7 30 A M with talks by Rev Watson Prof A D Johnson and A J Stephenson and music. Public invited. Sunday School at 9 30 A M worship 10 30 A M focus The Spoils of the Cross. Youth meeting 6 30 P M Rally Day Sept 26 with Dr and Mrs M Thomas speaking on the All Friends Peace Conference in London England.

Rev. Watson A. D. Johnson A. J. Stephenson M. Thomas London England

Big Type Poland China Hog Sale And Farm Auctions Set

Sale dates announced for multiple auctions in September including the Day farm east of town for a Big Type Poland China hog sale on September 25. Other auctions list Mey farm, Urban Bowman, M W Gray near Bridgeport, and Hadley and Hamilton near Danville with dates ranging September 17 to September 30.

W. F. Carter Mey Urban Bowman Friendswood Heary Price Hi. C. Hadley Dangister Hadley and Hamilton Danville

Newlins Celebrate Golden Wedding in Indianapolis

Mr and Mrs Addison Newlin of Indianapolis celebrated their golden wedding last Sunday with over a hundred relatives and friends at the Friends church campus. The day included a sumptuous dinner in the basement and an afternoon program featuring music by a male quartet and solos by Rev W L Hargrave. Their eldest son Irvin presented fifty dollars in gold, with other relatives attending from Carmel Noblesville Newcastle and Indianapolis.

Emma Albertson Farmers Supply Co Fordson O. E. Dixon Edwin Sweeney J. L. Sweeney Carolyne Johnson Blair Minta Jordan Orla Jordan Mary Ann Harvey Will Kansas Ladies Aid of the Christian Church O. W. Negus A. M. Harris Harmony Joe Kerebs Howard Christopher Noblesville George Dyke Fred. Oakley Indianapolis L. L. Worth Bernard Calhoon New York Joe Krebs B. H. Albertson Adelbert David Newlin Liberal Kans Robert Harris Illinois Irvin Newlin Carmel Frank Klingensmith Stagg Miss Stuart Eagletown Ernest Newlin Myron Newlin Roy Newlin Henry Welborn Basil New Castle Charles Wills Cleveland Maria Jessup Friendswood

Windowed Envelopes and Bills in Everyday Life

A humorous column notes the anxiety of opening windowed mail envelopes fearing a bill, plus satirical bits about honesty and a joke about a western doctor stalling on a track. It blends light verse with small sketches and puns.

Plainfield Band Concert Saturday Night

A Boys School Band will perform in Plainfield on Saturday night. Citizens are invited to enjoy the music and support local merchants during the event.

Tere Plainfield

Humphries to Speak in Plainfield Monday Evening

Former congressman William Humphries of Washington state will give a public talk in Plainfield on Monday evening September 20. The event invites all residents to hear the noted speaker.

Humphries William &. Humphries State of Washington Plainfield

Library Hours Note Morning and Evening Open Times

Library hours listed as 10:00 a m to 12:00 m and 1:00 p m to 5:30 p m with 6:30 p m to 8:30 p m shown.

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