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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1921
Page
3
A mosaic of 1910s newspaper items describes Mazie Ball's thwarted marriage after a war era misdescription, Bob Widaseck's failed engagement plan, and a New York landlord who removed stairs to force tenants out. The tale blends romance, miscommunication, and a City Building Department intervention.
Peggy O'Neil emerges as a Broadway actress making a social splash in London. The article notes the Viscount Glerawly's interest, with talk of possible welcome by Countess Annesley and Peggy possibly staying in London or away from the stage. It also reports a YWCA delegation sailing from New York to teach girls in the Balkans and the Orient, plus details on language needs in Riga.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul purchased Cedar Cliff near Tarrytown to house 190 French war orphans, drawing protests from Millionaire Colony residents who backed fundraisers for the orphans yet now oppose their settlement in the area. The town board faces heated objections as the plan moves forward.
Brigadier General Charles G. Dawes known as a financial reformer and former controller of the currency merges music with diplomacy. While in Pershing's staff in France he needed 800 horses and, after a late night session with a hotel lobby orchestra, persuaded General Budkin to provide them.
Dr. 5G B Goodwin and Miss Laura Goodwin of Kendallville Indiana are the guests of Mr Gay Goodwin and family and other relatives during the visit.
Mr and Mrs William Kern and their children Hazel and Lawrence Kern returned Saturday to Indianapolis after a week visiting relatives in this city.
Gladys Priest, Ernest Collier, Mr and Mrs N KE Chapman, Misses Margaret Mary Alice Ida May and George Nicholas attended the gathering with Fennel Chapman noted among guests.
Mrs Laura Reese, patient at St Joseph's Hospital, underwent foot surgery and is recovering well.
Jenny Manix and Miss Frankie Long, who have stayed in Portland Oregon for six weeks, are expected home Tuesday. Mr. Charles Stratton traveled to Akron Ohio on Saturday to visit his daughter Mrs. Charles Driver and Mr. Driver. Emma Katherine Anderson returned to the home of her grandmother Mrs. Cora Place in Port Fulton after visiting her grandfather Mr. Charles Antterson at Sa New Chapel.
Mr and Mrs Ivin Gibbs entertained many friends Saturday night at Howard Park. Guests included Mr and Mrs W J Beutel, Mr and Mrs John Lowery, Mr and Mrs Grover Waisner and families, and others. Dainty refreshments were served and all reports an enjoyable time. Automobiles filled roads most of the afternoon yesterday.
After an Eastern motor trip Judge James Fortune and Mrs. Fortune depart Saturday for a Western sojourn. Ed Schowe and companions motor to Madison Friday while Ellen Bushfield returns home to Utica from a visit with Mable and Katherine Goodwin. Mrs. William Antz and Miss Gertrude Antz head to Martinsville Indiana this week. Edwin and wife welcome a son Robert Frances Carroll.
Miss Myrtle Aigner traveled to Indianapolis for a short visit. Mr and Mrs O L Day and Mrs Todd Garrett with children visited from Louisville and Indianapolis, while Mrs Lida Chambers joined Mr and Mrs Chas Neeley on East Maple Street for a Sunday gathering.
The D. of A. picnic moved from Falls Sunday to the Chapman residence due to threatening weather. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Della Mitchell and daughter Matilda, Mrs. Carver, Mrs. Kern, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Reschar and daughter, Bessie Mitchell, and other guests.
Miss Edna Yester departed Saturday for Los Angeles to visit her aunt Mrs William Robbin and Mr Robbins Rossier.
The committee announces Charles J. Zaan as an Independent candidate for mayor in the November 1921 election.
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