Watsons Write Letter To Plainfield Friends
Clyde and Lenna Watson describe Cherokee Oklahoma to Plainfield Indiana friends, noting modern courthouse and $85,000 high school, a growing student body, well equipped hospital from the outside, shaded streets, and hospitable locals who identify as Hoosiers. They mention local newspapers the Messenger and two weeklies, and miss the Plainfield Messenger. They close with best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee
Okla
Plainfield
Oklahoma
Indiana
Plainfield Messenger
Messenger
Clyde and
Lenna Watson
Nysewander Funeral Held For Captain Victor H Nysewander
The Nysewander Post of the American Legion conducted a military funeral for Captain Victor H. Nysewander last Thursday afternoon with Lieut. Stafford commanding the service. The firing squad from Danville led by Capt. Hadley and additional escorts from Mooresville and Indianapolis joined local post members. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. L. E. Murray of Anderson assisted by Rev. W. H. Hedges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nysewander
American Legion
Victor H. Nysewander
Lieut
Stafford
Danville
Hadley
Brackney
Mooresville
Clarence E. Trotter
Walter St. Clair
Col. Morehead
Indianapolis
Gypsy Smith Choir Delights Martinsville Crowd
The Gypsy Smith choir of Indianapolis with 1,000 voices and the Newsboys band performed Sunday afternoon at the Martinsville courthouse square. They traveled by special train and drew a large Morgan County crowd and visitors from nearby counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gypsy Smith
Indianapolis
Indianapolis News
Court House Square
Martinsville
Morgan County
Obituary for Charles E. Hawkins of Bridgeport Indiana
Charles E Hawkins born February 3 1866 in Washington township near Bridgeport Indiana was the son of Joel and Celia Hawkins. He married Gertrude Walton twenty five years ago and they had two sons Russell and Maurice. He joined the Methodist church early and later moved his membership to the Friends church at Plainfield. He preserves sweet memories of a loving home life and leaves a sister Rebecca a brother John A and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Hawkins
Washington Township
Bridgeport
Ind
Joel and
Celia Hawkins
Friends’ Central Academy
Methodist Church
Friends Church
Plainfield
Gertrude
Theodore and
Adaline
Weer) Walton
Sewing Club Exhibit At Plainfield Library
The Plainfield Sewing Club held an exhibit at the library after a twelve lesson course run through the county demonstrator's department. A contest offered a trip to the Purdue short course as top prize with winners Olive Charles, Marcia Rushton, Florence Caldwell, Blanche Bowman, and a tie Dessie Duffey Mary Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield Sewing Club
Purdue
Olive Charles
Marcia Dena Rushton
Florence Caldwell
Blanche Bowman
Dessie Duffey
Mary Aletha Harrison
Purdue University
Miss Dix
Miss Charles
Two Local Churches Elect Officials In Reorganization
The Methodist Episcopal church reorganizes electing trustees Wm V Stone M E Vaughn Joseph Morgan Mrs Sarah McClain Mrs Addie Reagan and stewards A D Johnson D H Hornaday Fred Calbert J W Dickson W B Glenn J E Prewitt Mrs J W Jackson Mrs H A Hessler Mrs Charles Havens. Officers include Sunday School superintendent Fred Calbert and treasurers Miss Iva Inman and T O James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wm. V. Stone
M. E. Vaughn
Joseph Morgan
Sarah McClain
Addie Reagan
A. D. Johnson
D. H. Hornaday
Fred Calbert
J. W. Dickson
W. B. Glenn
J. E. Prewitt
J. W. Jackson
H. A. Hessler
Charles Havens
Ladies’ Aid Society
Centenary
Iva Inman
T. O. James
Carl Hoadley
Zack Wright
J. S. Moore
Sarah MecCiain
If for 1921 Parody on Kipling Poem
A verse parody titled If for 1921 offers guidance on steadfastness under hardship. It mirrors Kipling’s cadence and urges calm in household and parental duties, faith in God, and resilience amid struggle. The piece frames moral steadiness as the key to weather life’s storms.
Rebekah Degree 70th Anniversary Observed in Plainfield
Naomi R rebekah Lodge of Plainfield marked the 70th anniversary of the Rebekah degree of the I O O F with exercises at the lodge rooms Tuesday evening. F A Moore spoke on the degree history and future, with a program featuring duets by S J Arnold Katharine Arnold Dorothy Winsted and Margaret Franklin piano numbers by A P Barlow a McCullough piano solo reading by Louise Bly a pantomime and Rev S L Essick. Pie and coffee refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi R¢békah
Plainfield
Rebekah
F. A. Moore
S. J. Arnold
Katharine Arnold
Dorothy Winsted
Margaret Franklin
A. P. Barlow
R. S. McCullough
Louise Bly
Charities Conference Set for Muncie Oct 22 25
State Conference of Charities will be held in Muncie from October 22 to 25 bringing together workers from across the state. Participants include state charitable and correctional institutions county poor asylums jails orphans homes hospitals churches colleges schools clubs and benevolent organizations along with Red Cross tuberculosis associations PTA and more. Exhibits will feature charts and handiwork samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Conference of Charities
Muncie
Boards of Children’s Guardians
American Red Cross
Tuberculosis Associations
Parent- Teacher Association
Officers Elected at Christian Church Annual Meeting
At the annual meeting the church elected officers for the new year including Elders Dr J S Ragan Charles Johnson M S Glidewell I Light Deacons O W Negus Forrest Caldwell Clifford Jessup W J Duke Elmer Cox J M Brown Hubert Brown J Bank Current expense treasurer G G Cumberworth Missionary treasurer Esther Sullivan Clerk G O Sullivan Choristers O G Jordan Edward McKinney Pianists Helen Baldock Thelma Negus The first meeting of the new official board was held last Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
J. S. Ragan
Charles Johnson
M. S. Glidewell
I. Light
O. W. Negus
Forrest Caldwell
Clifford Jessup
W. J. Duke
Elmer Cox
J. M. Brown
Hubert Brown
J. Bank
G. G. Cumberworth
Esther Sullivan
G. O. Sullivan
O. G. Jordan
Edward McKinney
Helen Baldock
Thelma Negus
Funeral for Charles Hawkins at Friends Church
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Friends church for Charles Hawkins who died last Thursday morning from kidney trouble. Rev. Louis E. Stout of Kokomo conducted the service assisted by Rev. H. L. Huffman. The body was interred at Maple Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends Church
Charles Hawkins
Louis E. Stout
Kokomo
H. L. Huffman
Maple Hill
Box Supper Hosted by P I N Sewing Club at School
Sugar Grove sewing group P I N invites the public to a box supper at the school house Friday evening September 23. Ladies should bring boxes with lunches for two. Proceeds support club activities and community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. I. N. Sewing Club
Sugar Grove
Dr Bridges Forms Practice Partnership In Danville
Dr A P W Bridges formerly of this place teams with Dr B M O'Brien of Danville to resume medical practice. Bridges once served Hendricks County as clerk and had been ill for a year but has now nearly fully recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. W. Bridges
Danville
B. M. O'Brien
Bridges
Keeley Institute
Hendricks County
Alvin Woodward
Wind Storm Rips Through Town Damaging Trees and Roofs
A Saturday wind storm tore through the town and nearby areas, uprooting or breaking numerous trees and causing damage to roofs chimneys and telephone lines. The event disrupted services and prompted cleanup efforts.
Sugar Grove Club Meets
The Sugar Grove Home Economics class holds its next regular meeting at Mrs. F. M. Davis’s home on Thursday September 29. Mrs. Davis is assisted by Mrs. O. E. Dixon and Miss Dix, the home demonstrator, will be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Grove
F. M. Davis
Elma Brown Dead in Paoli Indiana
Elma Brown wife of Clark Brown died at Paoli Indiana Saturday They were long engaged in Friends mission work among Indians in Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elma Brown
Clark Brown
Paoli
Ind
If you can be a worthy wife and mother this year
A reflective verse urges a woman to balance service at home with resilience. It frames daily chores as meaningful labor and extols love as the guiding force. It asks readers to face tasks without losing soul, time, or vision, promising fulfillment through steadfast duty.
Community thanks for condolences to Hawkins family
The Hawkins family expresses gratitude to neighbors friends singers floral contributors the undertaker and all who helped during the illness and death of Charles Hawkins beloved husband father and brother Gertrude Hawkins Rebecca Hawkins J A Hawkins and family sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hawkins
Gertrude Hawkins
Russell
Maurice
Rebecca Hawkins
J. A. Hawkins
Churches of Christ convene in Danville and North Salem
The Churches of Christ of Hendricks county plan a Danville convention at the Christian church this weekend with outside speakers Cecil Shark and Aley. A basket dinner and 2:30 pm communion are on the program. A separate missionary conference will meet at North Salem on Sept. 28 featuring Garry Cook BE Day J. E. Moody and Mrs Pearcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ of
Hendricks County
Christian Church
Danville
Cecil J. Shark
Hammond
Aley
Butler
North Salem
Garry L. Cook
BE. L. Day
Indiana School of Religion
J. E. Moody
India
J. B. Pearcy
Indianapolis
Notice to Masons on September 28 change to Wednesday
The Master Mason degree work will be held next Wednesday night September 28 with a notice of the schedule change from the previously planned Tuesday night.
Church Announcements From Friends Church Service Schedule
The Friends Church invites all to Bible School at 9 30 a m with superintendent B W Anderson. Worship at 10 30 a m. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Evening service of song and devotion at 7 30 p m on The Meaning of Christian Living. Pastor Herbert L Huffman announces special music and weekly meetings Monday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Anderson
Christian Endeavor
Herbert L. Huffman
Methodist Church closes conference year with worship themes
For almost a year the congregation has worshiped together and tested their faith. Three members have died and others moved or joined the group as history was made. Next Sunday marks the conference year’s end with Bible School at 9:30, morning worship at 10:30 on The Son of God, and an evening sermon on The Value of a Soul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life On Earth
The
Bible School
Fred Cailbert
Son of God
Baptist Notes Sunday Schedule and Men's Day
Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m with A P Barlow as superintendent. Sermon at 10 30 a m titled Boy and Man. Evening service at 7 with sermon The Calling of the Twelve Apostles. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7. Men’s Day special in Sabbath School. all welcome by Pastor S L Essick.
Bible School and Worship Services at Local Church
Sunday morning features Bible School at 9 30 followed by morning worship at 10 40 with observance of the Lord s supper and a sermon on The Secret of the Untroubled Heart Children s five minute talk and a 6 30 Christian Endeavor session led by Forrest Caldwell Evangelistic service at 7 30 with Gospel songs and a sermon Is My Name Written There Mid week prayer praise and Bible study at 7 30 Wednesday inviting all to make church going a habit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Great School
Christian Endeavor
South America
Forrest Caldwell
Civil suits listed for note foreclosure and contracts
Lucy F. King sues Rodney E. Taylor and others on note and foreclosure of mortgage. M. Elias Merritt sues Walter Jackson and others for breach of contract. Danville Building and Loan Association sues Charles E. Sutherly et al for foreclosure of mortgage and appointment of receiver. John M. Armstrong sues J Wilfred Frazee on note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy F. King
Rodney E. Taylor
M. Elias Merritt
Walter Jackson
Danville Building and Loan Ass’n
Charles E. Sutherly
John M. Armstrong
J. Wilfred Frazee
Probate appointments in Shepherd and Hurin estates
Fromer E. Shepherd named administrator with will annexed of Thomas H. Shepherd estate. Bond set at 1600 with William F. Evans and Grandison F. Eaton as sureties. Sarah Jane Hurin named executrix of Seth J. Hurin, Jr. estate. Bond 200 with Seth T. Hurin as surety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fromer E. Shepherd
Thomas H. Shepherd
Bond
William F. Evans
Grandison F. Eaton
Sarah Jane Hurin
Seth J. Hurin, Jr
Seth T. Hurin
Marriages Recorded in Brownsburg and Nearby Areas
Marriage licenses list six couples from Indiana towns including Danville Judson Indianapolis North Salem and Brownsburg. Notable pairs include Russell Blair and Muriel Worrell and Harold McCammon and Ruth Owen with others pairing Millis to Beth Reid Traylor to Agnes Dee Meier Jr to Goldie Miller Little to Jewel Rees Gossett to Geneva Sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell B. Blair
Danville
Muriel A. Worrell
Brownsburg
Harold H. McCammon
Judson
Ruth M. Owen
North Salem
Robert J. Millis
Indianapolis
Beth Reid
Clayton
Andrew W. Traylor
Agnes M. Dee
Herman Meier, Jr
Cumberland
Goldie Miller
Stilesville
Wendell F. Little
Cartersburg
Jewel Rees
Plainfield
Jewell C. Go
Senior High School Glass Parties Held
Social activities at the high school began last Friday as classes hosted parties. The sophomores invited freshmen to O. E. Dixon's country home, with chaperones and refreshments. Juniors rode a hay-wagon to a no. 2 schoolhouse for a weiner roast, with DeWeese and Hovermale as chaperons. Seniors were entertained at Miss Vera Griffin’s home with refreshments and dancing. Senior officers include Harold Bowman president and Harold Cumberworth VP. other officers include Geraldine Albert secretary, Florence Kirkpatrick treasurer. Junior officers are Dawson Price president and Paul Franklin VP. Margaret Inman secretary-treasurer. Roy Jackson president and Clarence Pike VP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Dixon
No. & School
DeWeese
Mr. Hovermale
Roy Jackson
Clarence Pike
Mary Aletha Harrison
Improvements on National Road Bridge Project
The State highway commission resumed work on the bridge on the National road east of town near Harry Sanders' farm. Forms are being made for cement work and progress is expected until completion. Earlier work was abandoned and authorities hint at paving from the county line to the brick pavement at the east end of Main Street before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Harry Sanders
Main
Woman's Club Opening Meeting At Library October 8
The opening meeting of the Woman's Club will be held at the Library on October 8 under the Three Arts Department. The afternoon features entertainment by a Metropolitan School faculty member with local talent support. Officers will be installed and a social hour will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Three Arts Department
Metropolitan School
Jewel Rees Weds Wendell Little In Danville Parsonage
Miss Jewel Hor tense Rees and Wendell F. Little of Clayton were married September 18 at 2 30 PM in the M E parsonage in Danville with only Beulah Overton and Earl Raider as attendants. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs C L Rees, is a former local high school senior Class of 1921 and the groom, son of Forrest W Little, is a Clayton High School 1921 graduate. They will reside with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewel Hortense Rees
Wendell F. Little
Clayton
M. E. Parsonage
Danville
E. C. Ford
Beulah Overton
Earl Raider
C. L. Rees
Forrest W. Little
Clayton High School
Bowker and Sortors United in Stockton Nuptials
Miss Della Bowker and Charles V. Sortors wed Saturday evening at the bride's aunt Mrs. John Jenson home in Stockton California with Rev. A C Bond officiating. Sortors formerly resided in Plainfield and is now with Stockton Electric Railway Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Bowker
Charles V. Sortors
John Jenson
Stockton
Cal
A. C. Bond
Mr. Sortors
Plainfield
Stockton Electric Railway
Carl Housand Indicted for First Degree Murder
Morgan County grand jury returned an indictment against Carl Housand for first degree murder. Housand has been jailed in Martinsville since August 29 after arrest for killing Simon Chandler with a baseball bat at a Mooresville ball game on August 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Carl Housand
Housand
Martinsville
Simon Chandler
Mooresville
Mrs Roy Kenworthy Injured In Auto Accident
Mrs Roy Kenworthy of Monrovia formerly Miss Maud Gray of this place was badly bruised when her Ford struck loose gravel skidded and overturned. She will soon recover, it is reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Kenworthy
Monrovia
Maud Gray
Kenworthy
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Watsons
Gypsy Smith Choir
Mickie
Sewing Club
Ernest Cooper
J. C. Jamison
Sfiss
Emma Hiss
James Stephens
Elmert Stephenson
Wm. Heringlakse
Trier
Anneals
Kipling
Stout
BOX Supper
DR. Bridges
Sugar Grove Club
Church OF Christ Convention
Little-Rees
Bowker
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