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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1920
Page
1
Local trustees oppose a state unit system and call for abolishing it as elections loom for superintendents. The article cites fear of political influence, debate over a new board, and potential shifts in county and township education duties amid upcoming votes and legislative action.
Chief examiner Eo Reehbach of the state board of accounts urges county treasurers to enforce carnival license fees. The notice targets firms failing to secure proper licenses, citing Coats Bros. & Gill opposite Clack County State Bank as an example. The ad promotes real estate investments in Indiana and Kentucky.
Mew Po O and Bonne of Ohio Falls, who were seeking treatment at Mar trescue, have returned home.
Mr and Mrs Theo Jacobs spent Sunday with Mr James Alexander and his family in Sellersburg. Alexander is a brother of Mrs Jacobs.
The forecast calls for fair skies today and Thursday with little temperature change. No precipitation is expected and conditions remain dry across the region.
A 45 year old Prosper Mopac Town partner Pratil A Gross is detained as a dangerously insane prisoner from Sellersburg Magistrate James H Weir after a complaint by Mrs Wherespect Staines Cross. He says his mind is not impaired though overwork caused nervousness and he recalls being dragged from bed by a friend. A wrist watch with initials is missing and a reward is offered for its return.
The county auditor reports near finalization of the budget ordinance for September. Coroner Froman Vic Coots requests 265 for expenses plus 200 for his fee. County Superintendent Samuel T. Scott seeks venue for the year with detailed line items including salaries, deputy hires, postage, books, and travel.
Former resident James Dunbar speaks at a Louisville gathering urging repeal of wartime taxes. He claims the tax burden hits jewelers hardest and argues Congress should remove the taxes to ease prices. He cites federal expenditures and inflation while urging economy and tax relief for manufacturers and retailers.
Senior Scouts return from Cedar Noah Camp where they enjoyed a week of activities. They were hosted by Mr and Mrs Walter Swartz and Mr and Mrs F J Tageart with girls' birthday celebration and evening entertainments. Regular scouts listed include Aileen Carr Ruth Baldwin Dorothy Snepp Tessie T Dorothy Swartz and others. Dorothy Cain of Detroit and Helen Dobbins visited. Gus Collins family left for Hamilton Ohio.
County Supt S J Scott seeks to keep nineteen small schools open amid low attendance. The state Board ordered closures for schools with an average attendance under twelve, but contingencies may allow another season. Scott asks State Supt EL N Hines to permit continued operation.
Mrs Bert Willes who has been ill is much improved with her condition described as better this week by family and physicians.
Advertisement for a salesman position at Best Tailoring Co in Butler Building Cincinnati Ohio. Direct to wearer sales approach, commissions offered, reference required. Runs August 11 18 25.
TheState Board of Accounts warns counties to limit voter registration expenses to statutory limits as set by emergency legislation. Chief Examiner Jesse F. Eschbach directed counties to follow the new caps, with maximums based on population, from 300 to 1,500 plus per registered name. Several license applications were rejected while others were approved, including a recent marriage license incident in Jeffersonville where Deputy Clerk Tamaster refused due to an informant’s warning.
Clark County teachers will gather at the courthouse on September 6 for the annual institute. The one week session provides lectures and schoolwork guidance with full pay for instructors, aiming to strengthen school instruction. Dr Leon Vincent Reston will be highlighted as a guest lecturer. county superintendent St Sed Sas notes recent death of Timzent founder of the Chitsiedia Yo.
Classified notice advertising a neon sign safe for sale with typed contact details and location Chestnut Avenue M10 August 25 1924 25. Reeder listed with phone 2063 311 FE.
The City Council voted to make Jeffersonville a fourth class city effective August 8 due to a taxable valuation over five million dollars. Salaries rise modestly for several officials, including a net annual increase of 520. Budget adoption follows, with taxpayers invited to speak on September 37 about the budget and tax levy.
Advertisement for Automobile repair in Jeffersonville touting auto bodies fenders and radiators with high class service and guaranteed work. Claims to be the best place and promises satisfactory prices.
Mrs. Sarah Foberts entertained at a family dinner honoring Mrs. Jessie Abbott and her daughter from San Angelo Texas plus Miss Helen Glaser of Cincinnati. Rev. John Seull and wife and daughter Fern, guests of Rev. J. T. Seull, returned to Milroy yesterday.
A joint meeting of Clark and Jeffersonville lodges FL & A. M. is set for tomorrow at 8 pm. Reports from the Masonic Temple Association will be heard and guests will likely speak. Expected attendees include Dave Jackson Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky A L C Nimmerling Milton Dollar Committee secretary and A R McDonald editor of the Mason Home Journal.
The Woman's Civic Club gathered at 7 30 PM in the Young Business Men's Club room with strong attendance. Reports show $1314 in Chautauqua ticket sales and plans for early voter registration on September 4 and October 5, while talks from school officials stress support and upcoming duties.
We have this day sold to L A Vessels our stock of and fixtures. Situated at Clark and Stansfer avenue Jeffersonville. Holtowell Bros. Adv. D 23 P Aug. 12-19 2.
An old advertisement for B. Doolittle's Poplar Drug Store highlights low prices on perfumes toilet articles soaps creams tooth brushes combs and nail brushes. The copy emphasizes quality service and fragranced products as the best value for shoppers.
Ruth Mathis sues George Mathis in dark Circuit Court for divorce alleging cruel treatment and failure to provide. They claim marriage February 10 1916 and separation October 9 1918. Henry F Brindle sues Hattie Krinre formerly Hattie Brison for divorce after alleging marriage February 2 1902 and separation August 24 1920. George Taruzek sues Pearl Rue formerly Whitney for divorce alleging marriage October 11 1985 and abandonment May 10 1914.
The Union Township Clark County Trustee's notice lists proposed expenditures and tax levies for the year 1921 to be discussed at the September 6, 1920 meeting. Amounts include township expenditures 700 dollars with 0.67 tax, local tuition 5000 dollars with 0.50 tax, special school 1500 dollars with 0.01 tax, road 500 with 0.15 tax, and poor 100 with 0.01 tax against a net taxable property of 100000 dollars.
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