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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1921

Page

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Arrow Signs Guide National Scenic Highway Route

The Clark County Motor Club places four foot arrow signs along the proposed Atlantic Pacific Highway in Indiana. The signs read National Scenic Highway Atlantic to Pacific to Jeffersonville Ind guiding travelers from Clark county to the Silver Creek bridge and beyond. The route will follow the Ohio River closely to create a major scenic highway built by national and state government with surveys and work pending.

Jeffersonville Madison Ohio Indiana Clark County Silver Creek Bridge Atlantic Pacific Ind Clark County Motor Club

British Daughters of the British Empire reorganized in Indiana

The Imperial Order of the Daughters of the British Empire in Indiana is reorganized as The Order of the Daughters of the British Empire in Indiana. Corporation papers filed show the change aligns with the national body to fight anti British propaganda.

Imperial Order of the Daughters of the British Empire Indiana Order of the Daughters of the British Empire

Three Melons for a Nickel Flood Hits Seymour Melon Market

The cantaloupe market in Seymour, a center of a large producing district, is flooded causing snails growers to struggle for wholesale buyers. Many sell retail by house to house canvass as competition drives prices down to three for five cents. Large growers ship melons to principal midwest cities. Recent rains boost the crop and receipts are expected to rise.

Seymour Middle West

Rebuilt coaches for New York Central Lines completed

The American Car and Foundry Company completed rebuilding fifty coaches for the New York Central Lines. An order for equipment for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad is to be filled. Temporary repairs at the Jeffersonville Water Light and Power pumping station keep usual water flow. A cave-in on Spring Street halts bricklaying until the sewer break is fixed.

American Car & Foundry &Co New York Central Louisville & Nashville Railroad Jeffersonville Water, Light & Power Company Spring Street Market Chestnut Streets

Clark County Boys Tales Begin Series by Herman Rave

In tomorrow's issue a new series of short stories by Herman Rave debuts recounting the funny adventures of Clark county boys and how they got by with them.

Herman Rave Clark County

Weather outlook shows showers and thunderstorms Saturday

The forecast indicates unsettled conditions on Saturday with likely showers and thunderstorms across the region. Residents should plan for possible rain and brief gusty winds as a front passes.

National Hair Dressers Meet Reviews 1921 Styles

Delegates at the National Hair Dressers convention discuss gender inclusive 1921 hair trends noting both men and women influence styles. Charles M. Kozlay of New York cites rising dyeing and barbering for younger looks and suggests older men can gain opportunity with well kept gray hair.

Charles M. ‘Kozlay New York Kozlay

Women Enter Hairdressing Field as Men Lead Way

The piece notes most hairdressers were men when the trade was mostly female, then says women are entering the field. It quotes Korley describing women's appeal and contrasts men preferring feminine dermatology skills.

Korley

Registration fee for Indiana engineers and surveyors set at $25

Engineers and land surveyors in Indiana must pay a $25 registration fee to the newly created state board before practicing. The requirement, mandated by the last legislature, goes into effect between now and December 4. Governor McCray and the new board will meet on Monday to initiate the board's duties.

Indiana State Board McCray

Waterbury Family Guests in Greencastle with Curtis

Mr and Mrs Waterbury and their daughter of Jeffersonville Indiana, and Miss Etta Christensen of Watson, returned from Greencastle where they were guests of Mr and Mrs John Curtis.

Waterbury Jeffersonville Etta Christensen Watson Greencastle, Ind John Curtis

Jeffersonville Tickets Sellout Sparks Desert-Like August Scene

From ticket counts the city of Jeffersonville is described as resembling the Sahara Desert on August 10, with vast crowds referenced by the Adv. edition.

Jeffersonville Sahara Desert Adv

Will Cycle to Benton Harbor

Hiram H Heaton and William Whitesides depart Saturday for a week long cycling trip starting in Seymour. They plan about 60 miles per day, visit Notre Dame at South Bend, then Benton Harbor to view the House of David and return, totaling around 600 miles round trip.

Hiram H. Heaton William Whitesides Seymour Scott Jackson South Bend University of Notre Dame Benton Harbor House of David Mr. Heston Logansport

Ferry Relaunch Sparks Regional Travel Interest

The George Rogers Clark steamer undergoes a full overhaul and paint to ensure first class machinery. It will be ready for emergencies and marketed to attract travelers from Washington and Scott counties and the western county, easing cross river trips for teams and autos avoiding Louisville traffic.

George Rogers Clark Washington Scott Louisville

Road improvement cost and legal notices reported

Keplar W. Barnes estimates 24971.75 to improve Thomas W. Stricker road in Charlestown Township. Highway law enforcemen t planned. No marriage license issued. Mrs. Donnie R. Rosebrook sues Sheriff Dugan over seized Buick valued at 300. L E Knight Lawrence Henser Andrew Hale fined for jumping trains. Mary J and Samuel Boktlin deed six acres to Obadiah Lomax for 600.

Keplar W. Barnes Thomas L. Stoner Thomas W. Stricker Charlestown Joseph E. Dunlevy Charles K. Zoliman Donnie R. Rosebrook Harry Dugan Anlette Osborn Thomas Rosebrook Rosebrook L. E. Knight Lawrence Henser Andrew Hale Mary J Samuel Bocktlin Charlestown Township Obadiah Lomax

First Indiana drive for Near East relief wheat aid

Ira Bridgewater launches the Scott county drive as the Indiana campaign joins a central west push to raise 4,000,000 bushels of wheat and 2,000,000 bushels of corn for Armenian refugees. Scott and Jackson counties form the initial campaign areas with local organizations forming. Ten bushels of wheat arrived in Scottsburg to begin the effort.

Ira Bridgewater Tra County Near East Relief Appeal Indiana Central West Indiana Committee of Near East Relief Scott Jackson Counties Scottsburg Ira Bridge Water Scott County

Police Court Fines and Arraignment in Local Case

George Campbell fined one dollar and costs by Mayor N H Myers for intoxication. George Goodrich arraigned on a charge of drawing weekly wages of George Douglas totaling eighteen dollars from Contractor Sweeney. case taken under advisement until tomorrow.

George Campbell N. H. Myers George Goodrich George Douglas Sweeney

Misses Resch Host O F J B Club Evening

Misses Myrtle and Viela Resch entertained the O F J B Club at their Ohio Falls home with music and dancing. Arrangements for tonight's party were completed and refreshments served. Attendees included Margaret Kenny Emma Kenny Mary Heckel Iva Smith Horace Himmel and Edith May Leap.

Myrtle Viela Resch Ohio Falls Margaret Emma Kenny Mary Heckel Iva Smith Horace Himmel Edith May Leap

Wearied with sickness he passes over the horde

William B Harold aged man in Louisville died after taking five grains of poison while recovering from tuberculosis. He ate a hearty dinner at 4517 West Jefferson Street and was found convulsed. Survived by widow, four sons Robert Ruben Harold in Chicago Will B Harold in Louisville and John W Harold and two daughters Clara Mercer Sophie Woodenweber. Funeral set for 3 p.m. at E M Coots & Sons with Walnut Ridge burial.

William B. Harold West Jefferson Street Louisville T. A. Singer William Harold Walnut Ridge Cemetery Robert Ruben Harold Chicago Will B. Harold John W. Harold Clara Mercer Sophie Woodenweber Indianapolis E. M. Coots & Sons Walnut Ridge Stephen Friend A. J. Phipps Isade Phipps August Kamer William Quick William Beutel

Proposed Amendments to State Constitution Editor's Note

The Star will print all thirteen proposed amendments before the September 6 election to give readers time to study and decide how to vote. Each amendment will be published individually to help informed voting.

Star

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Meeting Utica M E

The Woman s Foreign Missionary Society of the Utica M E circuit met with Mrs Lee Hobson presiding Mrs Wallace Jacobs conducted devotional exercises Mrs Hugh Marble led the program The mite boxes were opened and a good collection taken though not all members were present Mrs Gill was a guest of the society

Woman’s ‘Foreign’ Missionary Society of the Utica M. E. _circuit Lee Hobson

Glenwood Country Store Event With Music

Advert announces a country store and music event at Glenwood on August 10 with entertainment and shopping opportunities.

Glenwood Adv

A Day at Dahon Grove for Wall Street Church Youth

About 27 children from the King's Herald society of Wall Street church enjoyed a day at Damon Grove with chaperones Mesdames Berry Noe Rose Reschar Dunham and Allen. Games and racing contests yielded prizes to Avis Berry Lois Schon Leona Berry Charles Seward Alice Rose Fay Swartz Eloise Weber and Mrs. David Allen. Dinners and supper were served and older youths walked home after the picnic.

King’s Herald Society of Wall Street Damon Grove Robert Berry John Noe Frank ‘Rose David Allen Ed Reschar George Dunham Avis Berry Lois Schon Leona Berry Charles Seward Alice Rose Fay Swartz Eloise Weber

Melons Delight St Luke's Brotherhood At Schlosser Farm

Members and families of St Luke's Brotherhood held a melon feast at the home of Mr and Mrs George Schlosser four miles east of the city on Middle road. Forty melons and three bushels of cantaloupes fed the crowd as all enjoyed a social evening after a church gathering.

St. Luke's Brotherhood George Schlosser Mrs. Schlasser

Church League Championship Game Set at Glenwood Park

Tomorrow at 3 PM McCulloch Chapel nine meets DePauw Memorial in a church league title clash at Glenwood Park after a tied season. Both squads are described as strong and betting on an exciting matchup. Louise and Matilda Alben depart for Sidney and Haskin Ohio then Atlantic City and Niagara Falls, planning a three week trip home.

Glenwood Park McCulloch Chapel Nine DePauw Memorial Church Louise Matilda Alben Sidney and Haskin Ohio Atlantic City Niagara Falls

Fish Protected By Closed Season Law Boosts Indiana Fishing

Indiana reports the first spring closed season improved bass and bluegill stocks from April 30 to June 16. The law aided tourism and resort businesses with rising license sales and more lodging demand, while officials credit the measure for conservation and economic benefit across Hoosier waters.

Indianapolis Inj Indiana Fish and Game Division Mannfeld

Board of Health to the People

The State Board of Health will study public health, collect statistics, and guide citizens toward better health and stronger wealth. Health is the foundation of development and happiness, with "Health First" as a slogan. Ill health and disease hinder efficiency and are not merely political ills.

Wes J Sa Theo State Board of Health N. Hurty Indiana State ‘Board of Health Board of Health

Mrs Nachand Plans New Bungalo On Spring Street Site

Mrs Kate Nachand will demolish the old Rader residence now owned by her and erect a handsome bung alow. The property sits at Spring street and B and O crossing. Trustee Oma Lentz of Utica township will sell the old Franklin school on the Middle road.

Kate Nachand Rader Spring Street B. &O. Crossing Franklin School Middle Road Oma Lentz Utica

Registration of Voters and Election Procedures Text

Registration of voters outlines general election timing and exceptions for township elections. The General Assembly may require registration for eligible voters and set special elections for judges, with voting limited to those offices at those times.

General Assembly Mani Ta i

Misses Temple Visit Grandmother in Pakin Indiana

Misses Lillian and Louise Temple are visiting their grandmother at Pakin, Indiana. The note records a family visit to a relative location in the region.

Lillian Louise Temple Pakin, Ind

Peculiar Accident Report Involving Albert Grimm

A fragment reports a peculiar accident involving Albert Grimm of 938 East Court Avenue with unclear surrounding details. The text references a misread street and partial description, offering no clear outcome or official statement.

Albert Grimm East Court Avenue York

Bible School Closes After Basement Session Ends

A local bible school conducted for children in the basement has closed after completing its latest session. Organizers note gratitude to families and plan no further sessions this season.

Children’s ‘Bible School

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Arne Tra Bridgewater O.F. J. B. Club Strichnia Hhise Township Women’s. Foreign Missionary Society OF M. E Dahon Grove St.Luke’s Brotherhood Church League Oliver Homes the People The State Board ‘of Health Registration OF Voters Albert Bible School
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