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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1920

Page

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New Louisville Scout Chief Hints Education Enjoyment

Professor Zenoas E. Scott arrives in Louisville as the new public school superintendent. He plans to meet principals and teachers, promote vacation as essential, foster cooperation among teachers and parents, and urge self respect and responsibility in students. He will speak at the Tyler Hotel and lead a Scout river excursion on Saturday aboard the East St. Louis.

Adi Louisville Zenns Fo Scott New York City Scott Wal Board of Fojncation Theo Schow Snake Hitt Fray Columbia University H. F. Heaton Chestnut Street Jeffersonville Anna Heaton Columbia Scntt Sehons Trenton N. J H Iad New Jersey Cluic Tyler Hotel Boy Scouts of America East St. Louis Levy Bros Homer M. Frank

Democrats open Scott County campaign with Brough attack

In Scottsburg Indiana on August 26 Gov. Charles H. Brough of Arkansas condemned a Harding victory as rule by a stand pat senatorial oligarchy and praised Cox as a progressive governor. Bronel urged ratification of the league covenant and global leadership while noting Democratic achievements. Women attended a wedding in the area as Miss Cleta Graves wed Walter W. Roederer at the Wall Street parsonage with relatives present. The Roederers plan occupancy at Eighth and Mechanic streets. The bride’s family is prominent in the county. the groom served overseas in the late war.

Scottsburg Ind Warren G. Harding Charles H. Brough Arkansas Scott County James M. Cox J Brongel Bronel United States Cleta Graves Walter W. Roederer Wall Street J. T. Seuns Miss Faith Roederer Sam Graves Eighth and Mechanic Streets L. C. Graves Charlestown Pike Louis Roederer Government Depot Bessie White Leana Ruck Jane Wells Bohan Eva Read Neva Williams Leona Buck Ruth Prinz Maybelle Baird Jane Wells Bohon Ressie White

Optimist Sees Stronger Hope for America than World

The Optimist argues for a national focus over an international body, expressing greater optimism for America than for global affairs.

America

Furnished flat for rent and chocolate shop ad insert

Furnished flat for rent with contact phone 357 appears alongside an advertisement for The Chocolate Shop run by GW Strauch. Purest Candies Chocolate Creamer and Caramels are offered with teas, cream sodas, and popular flavors. Order your choice of flavors at The Chocolate Shop.

Strauch Chocolate Shop Chocoate

Suffrage Proclaimed as Colby Signs 19th Amendment Birth

Secretary Colby signed the proclamation sealing women’s suffrage after Tennessee’s ratification. Annis Taylor warned the presidential election could be ruled illegal due to women’s votes, as suffragists awaited at the State Department.

Washington Colby Tennessee United States State Department Annis Taylor Secretary Colby

Bids Opened For Five Bridges In Monroe Township

County Auditor Stoner calls for bids to construct and repair five bridges over Caney Fork Creek in Monroe township. Special meeting September 441 will open bids if filed. winter crossings are currently unsafe and some bridges must be rebuilt while others restructured. The projects follow previous July call that yielded no bids.

Thomas J. Stoner Caney Fork Creek Monroe Township Board of County Commissioners Caney Fork

Notice of Sale of Vessels and Fixtures

We have this day sold to CGA our stock of vessels and fixtures situated at Clark and Stanafer avenue Jeffisonville Ind Holidwell Bros. Adv. 10 208 P Aug 12 49 5.

CGA Clark and Stanafer Avenue Jeffisonville Ind Holidwell Bros

Elkhart Visitors Arrive Soon to See Local Siblings

Mr and Mrs Clyde Sanders and their daughter from Elkhart are expected to visit Mr and Mrs Clyde Hoover shortly, likely for a family gathering or reunion in the area.

Clyde Sanders Elkhart Mrs Clyde Hoover

Allied Magistrates Clash With Fr E Andrews Over Marriage Trade

The Allied Magistrates accuse Rev Francis E Andrews city council member of arranging marriages for eloping couples. They allege runners operate along the riverfront and that fees are split with him. Cir Circuit Clerk Charles Zollman is drawn in, defending his office and its independence from the allies.

Francis E. Andrews Andrews James S. Keewin Charles KF. Zollman Ebley Andrews

Mrs Neva Anderson Hall Attends Ohio Indiana Visit

Mrs Neva Anderson Hall returned from a trip to Cleveland Ohio and Greencastle Indiana She attended the wedding of her niece Miss Mary Rishon in Anderson

Neva Anderson Hall Cleveland Ohio Anderson Greencastle Indiana Neice Mary Rishon

Suburban Star Salesman Ad from Cincinnati

Classified advertisement for a direct to wearer salesman position at Be Tailoring Co. in Butler Building Cincinnati Ohio. References required. Advertisement dated August 41 18 25.

Be Tailoring Co Butler Bldg Cincinati Ohio

Movement to build Clark Memorial Hospital stalls

Residents seek details on the plan to establish a county memorial hospital for World War soldiers. The Board of County Commissioners was authorized to levy a tax to back a 33000 bond issue to buy Mercy Hospital for 12000, equip and maintain it. Bonds opened for sale drew no bids. The Red Men would take 3500 in bonus as part payment.

Clark Memorial Hospital Board of County Commissioners Mercy Hospital

Best Auto Body and Repair Shop in Jeffersonville

Ad text promotes Automobile Repairing in Jeffersonville offering auto bodies fenders and radiators. Claims high class work and service with guaranteed quality and appealing prices to please customers.

Everbody Jeffersonville

Returned Home Cadet Alvin Beck Wins Naval Medals

Cadet Alvin Beck son of Majo and Ales Pred Beck of 323 Indian Avenue returned from Culver Military Academy at the Naval School. He bears two Tuvis medals a silver and a bronze for meritorious valor in seamanship and naval studies. He is described as brown as a berry and hard as nails and will finish summer with a camp week leading Troop 3 of the Presbyterian Boy Scouts.

Alvin Beck Majo Ales Beck Indian Avenue High Jacob’s Far Black

Important Meeting of the W F M S Auxiliary in Utica

The Auxiliary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Utica M E circuit met yesterday at the Masonic Orphans Home hosted by Miss Bert rude Spangler. Attendees heard an engaging lesson and enjoyed social time with refreshments. Officers elected for the next year include President Mrs Jennie Gilmoe, Vice President Mrs W E Watkins, Corresponding Secretary Mrs Ella Peet, Recording Secretary Mrs Nell Metz, Treasurer Mrs Kate Jacobs, Superintendent Light Bearers Mrs Ethel Jacobs, and Superintendent of King's Heralds Mrs Ben Grum. Florence Coote is visiting relatives at Blue Lick.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Utica M. E. Circuit Bertrude Spangler Masonic Orphans’ Home Jennie Gilmoe W. E. Watkins Ella Peet Nell Metz Kate Jacobs Ethel Jacobs King’s Heralds Ben Grum

Kentucky Solon Will Pick Dog For Governor At Fair

Kennels from across the state will showcase top airedales at the State Fair on Governor’s Day September 16. Governor Morrow and Mrs. Morrow will select an executive watchdog from puppies displayed by the Louisville Airedale Club and allied kennel groups. The State Fair Kennel Club will run the dog show with 93 breeds, including the Irish Wolfhound making its first U.S. appearance, drawing interest at the September 16 18 event.

Kentucky Morrow Louisville Airedale Eugene Straus Straus Louisville Airedale Club State Fair Kennel Club Fair Grounds United States Cincinnati America Gelert Beth Gelert England Tlewelyn the Great Wales John Llewelyn

Claim Filed for Services Involving Estate of Nicholas Lentz

Mrs. Della M. Lentz filed a claim for 311 763.54 in Jeffersonville Circuit Clerk against the estate of Nicholas Lentz, her father in law. Charges cover board 1905 1920 totaling 5201, room and lodging 1905 1920 totaling 1710, nursing and attention 1913 1926 totaling 43750, general washing and mending 4452.54, merchandise and hardware and clothing purchases 150, improvements on farm 8500. It is alleged services were performed at the deceased's request with promise of reimbursement.

Della M. Lentz Webster Lentz Charles Kh. Zollman Jeffersonville Nicholas Lentz

The Home Restaurant Ad Promises Elegant Meals and Breakfasts

An old notice promotes The Home Restaurant offering legant meats and lunches with cheaper dinners, appetizing suppers, and short breakfast orders. It highlights toast coffee and eggs, oatmeal, and cake for breakfast, inviting patrons to return and bring friends.

Legant

Scouts Have Guests At Camp Green On Ohio River

The Boy Scouts of Morton Memorial Church hosted sixty guests including mothers fathers and friends at Camp Green on the Ohio river. A supper of pies cakes fried chicken and more was enjoyed leaving plenty of food for the week. After supper Rev Munday led a Vesper service around the camp fire. Scoutmaster Bernard Sykes Rev W S Munday and Carl Funk oversee the group who are said to be having a fine time.

Boy Scouts Morton Memorial Church Camp Green Ohio River Munday Bernard Sykes W. S. Munday Carl Funk

Popular Drug Store Ad Promotes Perfumes and Toiletries

An advertisement for Jeffersonsville's Popular Drug Store touts best service and lowest prices on perfumes, toilet articles, soaps, face cream, toothbrushes, clothes brushes, combs, and hair brushes. It urges customers to ask for perfumes with strength, purity, and fragrance.

B. Doollitie Jeffersonsville

Democrat quits mayor race. moves to Otsego to become postmaster

George W. Stoner of Jeffersonville ends his bid for the Democratic mayor nomination and relocates to Otsego in Clark County. He will serve as postmaster starting October 1, with Edward Covert acting interim. Stoner plans to run a store with the post office and previously held County Recorder and County Treasurer ambitions.

George W. Stoner Jeffersonville Ootisco Clark County David C. Eckart Stoner Edward Covert Otisen

Principal Sanford Murphy Resigns for Chilicothe Post

Sanford B. Murphy longtime Washington Township School principal leaves Saturday with wife and children to accept superintendent of schools in Chilicothe UL at about double his New Washington salary. He came from Scott County and led in war campaigns.

Sanford B. Murphy Washington Township New Washington High School Chilicothe New Washington Scott County

Honored At Party For Miss Dorothy Cain At Home

Miss Aileen Carr entertained last night at her North Spring Street home with a rock party in honor of Miss Dorothy Cain of Detroit Michigan. Dainty refreshments were served and a very delightful time was had by all.

Aileen Carr North Spring Street Dorothy Cain Detroit Mich

Miss Martha Baird Returns From Knoxville Visit

Miss Martha Baird came back last night after a several weeks visit to Miss Evelyn Mosley in Knoxville Tennessee.

Martha Baird Evelyn Mosley Knoxville Tennessee

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