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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1920
Page
5
Mrs Jane Potter Caldwell librarian of the Jedferscanmourhe Public Library will award a prize to the exhibitor who submits the best essay. The three contestants will be announced later. The regular donor event will be held at the Public Library Friday afternoon.
A man recalls his wife’s persistent calls about a sick cat. Neighbors, a pound master, and two brigands chase the cat through gardens. The cat ends up in a sack as Mrs. Dreadnaught vows future use of the pound to remove such pets.
The SOL Boy Scouts of America select 301 top youths from a 400000 member base to join a 14 nation jamboree in England. They sail July 6 aboard the USS Poca Poca, with many holding the Eagle rank. The trip includes stops in Paris and visits to allied nations as the boys tour Europe on a historic mission.
Boy Scouts in New York state coordinate with the National Thrift Bag League to distribute paper bags for home waste collection. Proceeds support education for the blind as the program runs through the summer. Local officials are urged to cooperate and to deploy scouts to place bags and red notification tags at residences.
Samuel Ho Cole of Clarksville was fined ten dollars and costs in Jefferson Ville City Court for selling tea without weighing. State officials Richard White and A W Bruner attended. A similar charge against Virgil Wineker was dismissed. Antz of the Telfersomwville Tea Company had a trial with no proof of sales.
A note on the August 5 coffee social hosted by St fans Aid with officers listed. The piece then presents a biographical vignette on Abigail Adams, detailing her role as wife and mother of presidents, her influence, and her experience accompanying John Adams on diplomatic missions, including a European stay and reception at the Court of St James.
Miss Clara J. Loomis departed yesterday for Valparaiso Indiana to visit Mr and Mrs O P Kinsey.
The condition of Mr. Harold E. Barrett is considered somewhat improved. Mr. and Mrs. Milliard Hume are visiting relatives at Chicago.
James Morgan presents brief portraits of presidents detailing John Adams born in 1735 in Braintree Massachusetts and key milestones including Harvard graduation in 1755 marching through marriage 1764 and roles in Congress 1774 to 1777 and missions to France and England through 1788.
The piece recalls William K. Vanderbilt's remark that inherited wealth handicaps happiness and ambition. It notes the paradox that wealth without effort offers little satisfaction, contrasting it with a father's view that capable heirs will earn what they need, while money alone underscores worth.
Mr and Mrs Walter Pangburn rejoice at the arrival of a baby boy, welcomed into their family with happiness and good health.
Mrs. Charles Leroy Ashton was brought home from Norton Infirmary on Tuesday and is slowly recovering from her recent operation.
Mrs. Anna Selmar of Indianapolis is visiting Mr and Mrs Howard Cheney.
Mrs Tliza Grubbs and her grandson Gerald Grubbs have returned from a two week visit to relatives in Indianapolis.
Mr and Mrs Roger Burlingame of Detroit visit his mother Mrs Elizabeth Burlingame and stay with Mr Paul Burlingame and family in Louisville for a few days.
In a tense scene set aboard a train and during a hurried departure, Major Grantland presses for a swift exit as Adele's mother-in-law manages packing with a wary porter. Adele fears the journey to Cedar Crest and the chilly reception awaiting her, while Dicky hopes to shield her from the upheaval. The mystery of who is to bear the burden lingers as a door is slammed and a command echoes.
The Clark County Milling Co promotes Flavo Flour claiming it yields lightest whitest bread cakes and biscuits. Used in fine homes the Flavo brand is urged with the slogan patronize Home Industry. Mrs Ruth Campbell of Louisville spent Monday with sister Mrs Marion Bennett.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Hanmond who were visiting her mother at Waddy Kentucky have returned home.
Former resident Thomas Coombs and Curtis Coombs with Joe Jolly drove to Mr. Jolly's home at Little York and have returned. Mr. John McEnheimer of Dayton Ohio visits his sister Mrs. Thornley while Thornley visits. Carolyn Brown, visiting Mrs. Bunnell of Howard Park, has returned to Atlanta with her brother staying longer.
J G Bottorff advertises manufacturer and builder of the finest auto tops seat covers and upholstery. Promotes protection for auto seats, neat appearance, high class quality work and service with most reasonable prices.
Mrs Erasmus Jacobs escorted daughter Louise from Seymour to join members of the Daughters of Rebekah for an all day sewing at Mrs Rexean Mitchells residence on East Maple street. Attendance included Mesdames Julia Rock Terresa Long Sallie Northcut Anna Howard Maggie Stout Louise Kaelin Lizzie Hogue Emma Huckleberry and James Bowman with visitors Clyde Carter Tom Williams Marion Mitchell and Mrs Rebecca Cleveland of Memphis mother of Mr Mitchell. The gathering concluded with an excellent dinner.
Will J. Morris an optometrist and optician offers Kryptoks the perfect eye glasses. Kryptoks claim to improve comfort and reading clarity with near and far vision combined in one pair. See W J Morris adv.
Mrs. E L Pettus of Terre Haute will leave today after visiting her brother W B Thornley and family for an unspecified duration.
Melvin Smith announces a large sale of Singer sewing machines. The Singer leads all makes in ease of use and long life. More Singers on the market than all other brands combined. See Mr. Smith to learn details.
Chicago resident Anna Johnston testifies to relief from side and back pains after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Ad promotes the product’s safety and efficacy for female ailments. Also notes Mrs W H Foster dinner honoring Captain Lee Carnick and sister-in-law, upcoming theater ads and performances at LeRose Theatre.
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