Tri Kappa Seeks Nurse for Clark County in 1928 Effort
Tri Kappa Sorority based in Jeffersonville Indiana reports progress since its 1900 founding at the Girls Classical School in Indianapolis. The order now has 63 chapters statewide, supports scholarships, and sends five to six girls to college annually. A Jeffersonville chapter letter notes community aid and charity focus, with a Clark County nurse placement to be discussed by the state office.
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Tri Kappa
Indianapolis
Jeffersonville
Tri Kappas
Tri Kappa Sorority
Ind
Clark County
Ffi
Court House Proceedings Transfers and filings span Otisco and Louisville events
Court actions include Frank M. Stoner transferring properties to John W. Sullivan for 373 dollars, and Joseph Haas selling to Ada Wilhoit for 300, plus John J. McCormick selling to Lawrence Montgomery for 4 000. Kirkpatrick partition acres and other lots, Catherine Ryan real estate, and Kaelin suing Louisville Indiana Traction Co. for 1200 damages from a court avenue collision. Estate matters note Albert Thompson administrator, final settlement in Francis Hughes estate, and distributions. Suspicions include Marshall Berry and Morris Conley sentencing, Cora Sagabiel seeks divorce custody and alimony, and Lloyd Staples accuses Grace Staples as uncontested. Attorney Warder declines defense of Fred Badger.
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Frank M. Stoner
Jno
Catherine Ryan
John F Ryan
Kaelin
Louisville & Indiana Traction Co
Court Avenue
Albert Thompson
J. H.thompson
John Wessel, Jr
Anthony Wessel
Sisor
Francis Hughes
Thos. Stradley
Marshall Berry Negro
Michigan City
Morris Conley
Dessie Berry
Cora Sagabiel
Roy Sagabiel
Lloyd Staples
Grace Lee Staples
Joseph Warder
Fred Badger
Europe Drives Up Sales to United States T rough Competition
Europe is rapidly increasing its sales to the United States and warns that tariff laws will need reshaping to meet strong competition from Europe and the Orient.
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Europe
United States
Orient
Schools in county close. city and Port Fulton stay open
Township schools nationwide shut while Clarkaville Port Fulton, and several others including Borden Henryville Charles town New Washington plan May closings. Teachers' Examination by Supt Scott at City High School Saturday. Mrs E E Alcott of Danville to supervise State Life License exams.
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Port Fulton
Clarkaville
Borden
Henryville
Charlestown
New Washington
H. Scott
City High School
E. E. Alcott
Danville
State Board of Education
Carnival Draws Large Jeffersonville Crowd
A sunny day brought a big crowd to the Spring Hill Carnival run by the American Legion in Jeffersonville. Organizers report strong music and diverse acts with another big turnout expected this evening.
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Spring Hill
American Legion
Jeffersonville
Lodges Set Meetings and Delegation Plans
The Junior Order meets tomorrow evening at the new hall over the First National Bank. Clark Lodge Masons meets tonight in the Best Building for work. A large delegation from Jefferson Tabor and Tell Lodges I O O F will travel to Prather Saturday evening to attend Cement Lodge.
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First National Bank
Clark Lodge
Masons
Jefferson, Tabor and Tell
Prather
Cement Lodge
Private sale of Capt Blake’s Farm stock at low price
Flooded roads prevented the advertised public sale at Capt Blake’s Farm and the owner consented to a private sale. Hostetter and Francis Sale Co of Henryville Indiana announce immediate private sale of stock at low prices due to the situation Adv. 43 D & W Apr. 22.
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Capt. Blake
Hostetter & Francis Sale CO
Henryville
Ind
Robber Threatens Woman in Lafayette Home Burglary
Mrs. Joseph Callahan, wife of a Lafayette grocer, startled a thief rifling drawers in her room. The robber pressed a revolver to her face and threatened death if she screamed, then tried to force her to open a safe. He escaped with $85 and jewelry valued at $3.50.
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Lafayette
Ind
Joseph €. Callahan
Governor plans sale of Michigan prison shoes
Governor Goodrich announces a public sale of shoes manufactured in Michigan State Prison. He claims these prison-made shoes will be much cheaper than those from other manufacturers and affordable for citizens.
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Goodrich
Michigan State Prison
West Virginia Ratifies Suffrage After Dramatic Flight
Senator Jesse A. Bloch traveled from California on limited trains and a chosen special to reach Charleston in time for a decisive suffrage vote. National Committeeman Virgil Highland provided air and rail support, with Mrs Bloch choosing the route. The amendment carried, marking a dramatic moment in West Virginia history.
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West Virginia
Jesse A. Bloch
California
Charleston
Virgil Highland
Senator Bloch
Chicago
Cincinnati
C. R. Barkland
L Iyer
British
Royal Flying Corps
Funeral service for Mrs. Schwaninger at St Pauls Church
The funeral for Mrs. Sarah Schwaninger is scheduled for tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. at St. Pauls Episcopal Church. A Louisville clergyman will perform the last rites in the absence of Rector Rev. Lyman Wheaton.
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Phe Tunerg
Sarah Schwaninger
St. Pauls Episcopal Church
Louisville
Lyman Wheaton
Pallbearers listed for unknown mourners
The record lists pallbearers Lewis Baird John Driscoll Chas McCulloch A Ho Mahaffey N O Myers and P W Hardin.
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Lewis Baird
John Driscoll
Chas McCulloch
A. Ho Mahaffey
N. O. Myers
P. W. Hardin
Market tumble hits bears and motors in New York
A sharp drop swept speculative stocks in New York with heavy losses in the motor sector. Chicago grain and provisions also fell heavily as selling intensified yesterday.
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Bears
New York
Motors
Chicago
Reformatory Receives Burglary and Fraud Cases
LaVerne from Orange County is sent to the Indiana Reformatory for burglary second degree. Kenneth Posnyder of Howard gets five years for issuing fraudulent checks. Assistant Agent J H McCafferty returns Harvey Goldman from Albion as a parole violator. Goldman has a complex parole history from Madison County to Louisville and Albion, with multiple releases and a delinquency declared in 1919.
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LaVerne Steers
Orange County
Kenneth Posnyder
Howard
Indiana Reformatory
J. H. McCafferty
Harvey Goldman
Goldman
Madison County
Louisville
Albion
President criticized as poor leader in Philadelphia Press
The Philadelphia Press calls the President a scolding figure and argues such behavior undermines effective governance. The remark reflects ongoing skepticism about leadership quality and public trust.
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Philadelphia Press
Port Optic Missing Rejected by Marines Questioned
Anthony J. Howard of Th eater asks why a man with one eye cannot enlist in the United States Marine Corps at a Chicago local station. He argues the left eye can be squinted or closed when shooting and advocates for efficiency.
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Chicago
Anthony J. Howard
Theater
United States Marine Corps
Howard
Louisiana Sugar Growers Favoritism Allegation In Attorney General Palmer Case
Report questions whether Attorney General Palmer showed favoritism to Louisiana sugar growers to prevent Louisiana from voting Republican. The claim centers on political influence and potential favoritism affecting state election outcomes.
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Louisiana
Palmer
War clouds over Europe calm public sentiment in America
Editorial notes rising unrest in Europe and the desire of Americans to avoid entanglement, arguing that quiet in the region remains distant and that public prudence grows as more of the conflict is seen.
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Europe
For Sale Four Room Cottage on Indiana Avenue
Cottage with four rooms listed for sale at 617 Indiana Avenue. Call 8 am to 2 pm at the above address. Advertisement appears in April to May 6 edition.
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Indiana Avenue
Non-Resident Notice in Clark Circuit Court 1920
Indiana non resident defendants in Burdette C. Lutz vs Rachel Jones et al must appear at the April term in Jeffersonville by June 5 1920 or default will be entered. Land described as lots 64 65 in Jeffersonville bounded by Walnut Street and a ten foot alley. Clerk Charles K Zollman issues with adv placeholders D 18 Apr 15 22 29.
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State of Indiana
County of Clark SS
Clark Circuit Court
Burdette C. Lutz
Rachel Jones
Thomas M. Jones
Indiana
City
Jeffersonville
Walnut Street
Walnut St
Clark
State of
Charles K. Zollman
Strawberry Plants and Fruit Trees for Sale
Progressive and Superb Ever bearing strawberry plants offered with berries June through November. Also Stella apricot and Dwarf Lincoln pear trees available. Sold by Chas. C. Roach at 417 Spring Street. Advertisement dated April 21 22 23.
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Chas. C. Roach
Spring Street
Jeffersonville
Ind
Former Secretary of State Lansing hailed in Washington
Former Secretary of State Lansing receives a warm greeting in Washington as a House inquiry into rising kerosene gasoline and fuel oil prices gains broad support.
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STAT
Lansing
Washington
HOUSE
Revival at Nazarene Church Blesses Congregation
Wednesday evening revival at the Nazarene Church featured Rev Branndvherry delivering sermons. Nine kneeling at the altar, eight prayed through to definite experiences as old time religion rises. Attendance grows and more services are planned with workers expected soon. Everyone is urged to pray for others. Rev Chas FL Pesram, Pastor.
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Branndvherry
Ome
Chas
FL Pesram
Local Guests Visit Over Weekend At Charlestown Homes
Sellersburg Chas. and Father Crawford and Vera Johnston of Charlestown were guests of Missis Petty and Grace Allen on Sunday. Misses Helen and Neffie Sutherland left Indiana polis Thursday after visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs John Schellers. Mr and Mrs Chaplin stay with their aunt Mrs Johns Schellers.
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Chas
Father Crawford
Vera Johnston
Charlestown
Missis Petty
Grace Allen
Helen
Neffie Sutherland
Indianapolis
John Schellers
Mrs. Chaplin
Mrs
Johns Schellers
Mrs Maria Hanley Seen Out After Illness at Hauss Sanitarium
Mrs Maria Hanley is able to be out after several weeks illness at the Hauss Sanitarium where she underwent a surgical operation. Locals extend well wishes as she recovers and returns home.
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Maria Hanley
Hauss Sanitarium
Aunt Maria
Munzenmeyers Move After Successful Year in Town
Mr and Mrs Lester Munzenmeyer depart for their Marysville home following a fruitful year. Mrs Munzenmeyer taught at Sellersburg School while Mr Munzenmeyer taught at Speeds, marking a positive end to their local tenure.
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Lester Munzenmeyer
Marysville
Munzenmeyer
Sellersburg
Mungenmeyer
Miss Aleida Dunn Opens Cream Station in Henryville
Miss Aleida Dunn of Henryville operates the J A Long Co Cream Station replacing Mrs. Ora Tackett. Dunn will take your cream and guarantee honest weight and testing plus the highest market price.
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Aleida Duan
Henryville
Ora Tackett
Creamery Invite Promises Fair Treatment at Long Station
Miss Petty Allen invites farmers to bring their cream to Kentucky Creameries at Long Station where she will treat them as well as Miss Dunn.
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Miss Petty Allen
Kentucky
Miss Dunn
Long Station
Weavers Mackison Weekend Guests in New Albany
Mr and Mrs Weaver Mackison of New Albany were weekend guests of their parents Mr and Mrs R T Mackison.
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Weaver Mackison
New Albany
R. T. Mackison
Mrs Burke Visits Friends in Louisville
Mrs Burke a nurse at the Hates Sanitarium spent Sunday in Louisville visiting friends and returning home.
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Mrs. Burke
Hates Sanitarium
Louisville
Curtis Brothers Open New Afarane Tei on New Albany Street
The Curtis brothers have opened a Afarane tei in their garage on New Albany Street inviting locals to come in for a square meal.
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Curtis Bros
New Albany Street
Louisville guest of Miss Nellie Mackison Sunday
Mr. Chas. Blevins of Louisville was the guest of Miss Nellie Mackison on Sunday.
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Chas. Blevins
Louisville
Nellie Mackison
Mr Luther Meredith Visits Aunt Mrs Grant Stanley
Local note records Luther Meredith traveling to visit his aunt, Mrs Grant Stanley, in a family outing noted in the community diary.
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Mr. Luther Meredith
Mrs. Grant Stanley
Oil can explosion injures farmer and sons near Muncie
John Miller a farmer near Muncie Indiana was seriously burned while trying to start a fire when an oil can exploded. His sons George and Joseph were burned rescuing him while Mrs Miller helped extinguish the flames and saved her husband without injury.
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Muncie Ind
John Miller
Muncie
George
Joseph
McAdoo Busy Talking While Rails Deficit Looms
The article notes Mr. McAdoo's preoccupation with topics other than a near billion deficit facing the railroad administration. It also mentions the Michigan result where Attorney General Palmer finished fourth, implying profiteers did not vote for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoo
Railroad Administration
Michigan
Palmer
Wilson Deference Cited By Lloyd George on League Fate
In San Remo on April 22 Premier Lloyd George denounced the League of Nations as it stands and hinted the League Covenant was included in the Versailles Treaty only in deference to President Wilson. He summoned the French and Italian premiers to present the attack.
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Wilson
Lloyd
George
League OF Nations
Rapid Rise in Ohio River Reported at Cincinnati
Ohio River levels broke all records in Cincinnati as a 24 hour rise of about twenty feet was reported. By six o clock last night the stage stood at 50.2 feet and continued to climb, tearing boats from moorings and sweeping them away.
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Ohio River
Cincinnati
Ohio
Outlaw Railroad Strike Threatens Seniority Rights
PARTIciPANts IN OUtlaw RAILroAd StriKe TO Lose THEIR SEnIOrity RIghTs NEW YORK. APEH. 22. RAILROAD WEN WHOO PARTICI PATED IN THE "OUTLAW" STRIKE REMAINED NOTIFIED THEY WILL BE REINSTATED ONLY BY GIVING UP SENIORITY RIGHTS. OFFICIALS ON BOTH SIDES SEEK A QUICK SETTLEMENT TO END THE STRIKE.
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New York
Round-Up Heads to Purdue University as 150 Youths Attend
The second annual boys and girls club round-up at Purdue University will draw about 150 youngsters from most Indiana counties. The week features demonstrations in tractors, livestock, corn and egg judging, baking and sewing contests, athletic events, and a debate on tractors as investments for a 120 acre farm. County agents, club leaders, teachers, and parents accompany the delegates, with large groups expected from Sullivan Fountain La Porte St Joseph Bartholomew and Linton Counties and trophies awarded in state contests.
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Lapayicy Tle
Purdue University
Mayoo
Indiana
Marion-Elwood
Frankfort-Forest
Sullivan
Fountain
la Porte
St. Joseph
Bartholomew Andlinton
Chestnut Street School Beats Junior High in Big Victory
Chestnut Street School defeated the Junior High School team by 18 to 4. Edward Williams scored 1 point while Campbell added 4. Walter Gummi and Arthur Capehart contributed as substitutes. several players listed with minor point tallies.
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Chestnut Street
Edward Williams
McGregor Fs
Wing Campbell
Walter Gummi
Arthur Capehart
Scott
Capehart
Grizzlys Beat Blues Cats 6-3 Featuring Albert Stoner
The Grizzlys defeated the Blues Cats 6 to 3 with Albert Stoner shining in the win. Players Hiram Whitesife Fe2 Eldridge Morris Herbert McGresor C28 Marvin Rager and Charles Bennett are noted in roster context.
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Hiram Whitesife
Eldridge
Morris
Herbert
McGresor
Marvin Rager
Charles Bennett
Morris U
Grizzlys
Blues Cats
Albert Stoner
Notice to Herts Creditors In McWilliams Estate
In the matter of Virginia McWilliams deceased Allen L Washington executor filed final settlement and vouchers to be examined by the Clark Circuit Court Jeffersonville Indiana on May 6 1920 all heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved Clerk Carles Ek Zoldman seals April 1920 Adv Dtt Apr 5 22 29
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Clark Circuit Court
Virginia McWilliams
Allen L. Washington
Circuit Court
Clark Circuit
Jeffersonville
Indiana
Carles Ek. Zoldman
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Court House
Schwaninger
Reformatory
San Remo
Lloyd George
Versailles
Prsident Wilson
Ority
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