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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1921

Page

3

New York Season Opens With Scottish Flair At Shadowbrook

Mrs Roswell Miller plans a home setup in New York while furniture from Skibo Castle arrives from Scotland for Shadowbrook near Mass. The Carnegie family signals a busy season with new theater openings and lively chatter. Violet Heming Otto Kruger star in Sonya. Six Cylinder Love and The Detour draw audiences.

New York Roswell Miller Andrew Carnegie Skibo-Castle Skibo Shadowbrook Carnegie Country Place Massachusettts Nintieth Street Scotland Soan Sonya Violet Heming Otto Kruger Ernest Truex

New Industries Rise From Waiting Ferries

Traffic jams at Hudson River ferries create a new vending niche as drivers wait for boats. Vendors of auto accessories such as mirrors goyles and gloves sell to long queues especially on Sundays and holidays, turning waits into sales opportunities.

Hudson River

Traffic booth on wheels protects Long Island officers

A traffic officer is now stationed in a weatherproof wheeled box mounted on four corners. The mobile post rolls aside if struck, keeping the officer safe while directing traffic on Long Island streets.

Long Island

Reggie Van derbilt Regains Newport Sceptre as Host

Reginald C. Van derbilt returns from Europe to Newport directing the younger set's season of Society events. His leadership is evident in the flurry of entertaining. While abroad he judged at the Olympic horse show in London boosting his prestige at home.

Newport Reginald C. Vanderbilt Europe Reggie London

No Swimming in Streets as Long Island Resort Enforces Ban

Long Island resort area imposes ordinance banning bathing wear on streets. Vendors and swimmers accustomed to strolling in swim attire must now cover up with cloaks or coats after lunch. Hairdressers report bobbed hair remains popular with steady demand despite the season.

Long Island

Tri Kappas and Junior Scouts Hold Socials at Local Homes

The Tri Kappas hosted a party at Miss Ruth Baldwin's East Maple Street home with new members Lucy Davis Elizabeth Chambers Evelyn Coleman and Ruth Baldwin entertaining old members in varied costumes. The Virginia reel was danced by the Colonial Dame and Gentleman, with stunts and refreshments of punch and ice cream on the lawn. The Junior Girl Scouts Daisy Troop No 6 held a tacky party at leader Ruth Bottorff's East Seventh Street basement, decorated in yellow and white, with Elizabeth Finter winning the tackiest costume prize and games and stunts enjoyed by all.

Tri Kappas Ruth Baldwin East Maple Street Lucy Davis Elizabeth Chambers Evelyn Coleman Percie Poindexter Amy Poindexter Letitia Perry Lora Burnt Mary Catherine Coll Marcella Coll Dorothy Wilson Jennie Taggart Eugenia Glogsbrenner Mabel Veasey Lois Beeson Grace Lindley Bertha Mary Elrod Edith Eberts Mesdames Homer Frank Hope Haas Scou Presbyterian Church Daisy Troop Ruth Bottorff East Seventh Street Elizabeth Finter Dorothy Kirkwood Dorothea Rogers Elizabeth Finter Ethel Jackson Anela Wilcoxin Corine Lorene Bolly Helen Culp Lorene Hawes

Port Fulton Sunday School Hostess Enjoys Evening

Miss Christina Crum entertained Port Fulton Church Sunday School class at her East Seventh Street home last night. Prizes went to Miss Fanny Ellis and Miss Virginia Womb​ee, with refreshments served by the hostess. attendees included Miss Marjorie Horner and other local girls.

Christina Crum Port Fulton East Seventh Street Fanny Ellis Virginia Wombee Marjorie Horner Gladys Bartle Virginia Womble Myrtle Isgrigg Leona Hilde

Wall Street Church Hosts Lawn Fete Despite Storm

The King's Herald Society at Wall Street Church moved the lawn fete indoors due to threats of weather. A large crowd attended and patronized booths including "The wildest animal in captivity" and "A real live bear" with two cent admissions. Proceeds support the missionary cause.

King’s Herald Society Wall St

Misses Con stantine and Warner Return From Eastern Trip

Misses Margaret and Lillie Constantine of this city and Gertrude Warner and Madeline Newhouse of Louisville returned Sunday from an extended Eastern trip.

Margaret and Lillie Constantine Gertrude Warner Madeline Newhouse Louisville

Roederers Move Into Holmans Lane Home

Mr and Mrs Walter Roederer moved today into the residence vacated by Mr Sol Holman and his family on Holmans Lane.

Walter’ Roederer Sol Holman Holman’s Lane

Mrs Stratton to Return Home from St Louis Visit

Mrs John Stratton who has been visiting her son Dale Stratton of St Louis is expected home to day.

John Stratton Dale Stratton St. Louis

Apple Snack Heist Tactic Hits New York Jewelers

A newspaper recounts a heist method where a thief distracts clerks by biting an apple in jewelry stores. The crate trick involves setting the half eaten fruit on a display then discarding it to hide the stolen jewel and retrieve it later. The piece notes the ploy as a popular method among covetous criminals.

New York Jeewelry

Port Fulton Woman Hosts Park Place M E Church Event

Mrs. William Wodlruff of Port Fulton entertained the League Cabinet of Park Place M E Church. After the business session refreshments were served and a social hour was enjoyed.

William Wodlruff Port Fulton League Park Place M. E

Death in Chicago Notices Cousin Frank Curran

Mr W B Allen of 718 East Chestnut Street receives a telegram from his cousin Mrs Belle Allen Curran of Chicago announcing the death of her husband Frank Curran.

W. B. Allen East Chestnut Street Belle Allen Curran Chicago Frank Curran

Veasey Family Visit Noted at Cass Lake Minn

Tulsa man Mr. James A Veasey spends time with family at Cass Lake Minnesota visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Veasey on East Maple Street as part of a family trip.

James ‘A. Veasey Tulsa Okla Cass Lake, Minn Joseph, Veasey East Maple Street

Social gathering honors Mrs. Cunningham in city home

Miss Mabel Veasey hosted a six o'clock dinner Thursday at her East Maple Street residence. The event honored Mrs. Cunningham of Anderson Indiana visiting her brother Mr. A R Cimberland of Louisville.

Mabel Veasey East Maple Street Cunningham Anderson, Ind A. R.cimberland Louisville

Family trip to New Washington fair noted

Mr and Mrs J R Scott with daughters Edna and Katherine and Mrs Scott's sister Mrs O'Hern drove to New Washington on Thursday to attend the fair.

J. R. Scott Edna Katherine Mrs. Scott O’hern New Washington

Columbus couple guests of Snyder and Jones in Indiana

Mr and Mrs Ernest Snyder of Columbus Indiana are guests of Mrs Joseph Snyder and Mrs George W Jones. The brief notice places the visitors in Columbus and notes hosting by local residents.

Ernest ‘Snyder Columbus, Ind Joseph Snyder George W. Jones

Bottorff Family Weekend Visit to Nabb

Mrs. H. G. Bottorff and her daughter Edith travel to Nabb to visit her brother Mr. Tom Bronner for the weekend. They will be joined this evening by Mr. Bottorff, Miss Ruth Bottorff and Earl Bottorff for the stay.

H. G. Bottorff Edith Nabb Tom Bronner Mr. Bottorff Ruth Bottorff Earl Bottorff

Mrs Ruddle and daughter visit relatives in Indiana

Mrs. C. M. Ruddle and her daughter Miss Cleda Ruddell traveled to Frankfort Indiana to visit relatives during a brief trip.

C. M. Ruddle Cleda Ruddell Frankfort, Ind

Social notes from Port Fulton and nearby towns

Miss Fay Swartz spends weekends in the country as guest of Miss Leda Burtt. Miss Cora Place entertains the Junior B Y P A at her Port Fulton home this evening. Mr Rudsaw Doss of Ohio Falls has taken a position in Detroit after visiting his brother.

Miss Fay. Swartz Leda Burtt Cora Place Port Fulton Mr. Rudsaw Doss Ohio Falls Detroit

Beutel Family Travel to Pekin Indiana Visit

Mr and Mrs Phil Beutel and family of Claysburg left Sunday for Pekin Indiana to visit Mr Tom Williams and family Mrs Charles Longacre of Beech Grove is visiting her father Mr Elmer Conway in Ohio Falls

Phil Beutel Claysburg Pekin, Ind Tom Williams Charles Longacre Beech Grove Elmer Conway Ohio Falls

Society Notes From Louisville To Indianapolis Guests

Mrs. Marion Bennett visits sister Mrs. Ruth Campbell in Louisville. Miss Victoria Barrett visits relatives in Scottsburg. Miss Gladys Hooker from Indianapolis arrives to stay with Miss Erma Harmon on Meigs Avenue. Mrs. Charles Reeder is gravely ill at sister Miss Stella Norris home.

Marion Bennett Ruth Campbell Louisville Victoria Barrett Scottsburg Gladys Hooker Indianapolis Erma Harmon Meigs .Avenue Charles Reeder Miss Stella Norris

Mrs Crafton and Son Visit Port Fulton Relative

Mrs A Crafton and her son Thomas from Columbus Indiana spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Elizabeth Gray in Port Fulton.

A. Crafton Thomas Columbus Ind Elizabeth Gray Port Fulton

Stemlers and Brace Attend Duncan Family Gathering

Mr and Mrs John Stemler visit with schoolmates Mr and Mrs Earl Brace at Duncan on Sunday along the Corydon pike.

John Stemler Mrs Earl Brace Duncan Corydon Pike

Oldest Native Hoosier Skeleton Unearthed in Guthrie Township

State geologist W N Logan arrived at the Statehouse Thursday with what is believed to be the remains of one of the oldest native Hoosiers. The skeleton, six feet long, was found near the geology division of the state conservation department while excavations continued in Guthrie township Lawrence County near White River.

W. N. Logan Statehouse State ‘Conservation Department Guthrie Township Lawrence County White River

Hig Dog Catches The Bass For The Inventor

Bloomington man Henry Hinkle uses a dog with a harness and firefly lit bottles to lure bass. The dog, guided by Hinkle at night, retrieves eight to twenty bass per trip, while the inventor claims the method is a simple cinch and Puppie enjoys it.

Henry ‘Hinkle Bloomington Indiana Tom Genolin Railway Mail Service Genolin Mr. Hinkle Hink- Té Hinkle Henry Puppie

Prance Lacks Dominant National Sports Say Musical Courier

Musical Courier notes France has no native favored sport unlike nations such as the United States, England, Spain, Germany, and Japan. It lists activities like baseball boxing cricket football wrestling tennis and other pastimes with limited French enthusiasm for horse racing cock fighting polo and yachting.

Prance America England Spain Germany Scandinavia Japan Cuba Felota Canada

Brazil plant yields cellulose for paper and imitation cotton

A Brazilian plant provides cellulose usable for papermaking and producing imitation cotton fiber. The discovery highlights a potential material source for textile and paper industries.

Brazil

Loyal Order of Moose Benefit Details and Applications

The Loyal Order of Moose offers weekly sick and accident benefits of 9.60 and funeral benefits of 100. Special short term fees include 10.00 for 25.00 coverage. Applications are left at Pearcy's Jewelry Store Stemler's Delicatessen Miller's Grocery and Butcher Shop Spring Street City.

Pearcy’ S Stemler’s Delicaiassen Miller’s Grocery Spring Street City

Charles H. Zaun Announces Independent Mayoral Candidacy

The announcement states Charles H. Zaun is an independent candidate for mayor in the upcoming November 1921 election.

Charles H. Zaun

Classified Ads Mix Trades and Matrimony Prizes

An uneven clipping lists various ads including factory catalog offers from ACME Trunk and Bag Factory in Spring Valley, a marriage prospect from Kathleen in Los Angeles, civil engineering services by S A Barber, a salesman recruitment for The Richards Co, and a wood for sale note with multiple August dates.

ACME Trunk & Bag - Factory Spring Valley

Monument and Marker Ad from Midway Stone and Monument Co

Advertisement for Midway Stone and Monument Co at Midway on the Interurban line offering monuments and markers to mark the last resting place. Includes address 6003 New Albany and note Adv May 31. T. F.

Midway Stone& Monument Co Midway New ‘Albany T. F

Keller Shoe Repair Shop Ad Offers Rebuilt Shoes

Repair shop advertises reconditioning shoes to restore wear qualities to new. Common Bidg 7th avenue location touted with Spring Quality claim. Ad promises footwear rebuilt to near new condition.

Keller Shoe Repair Shop

Charlestown Township Advisory Board to Meet in 1921

Notice to Charlestown Township taxpayers Clark County Indiana that the Advisory board will meet at the offices of trustee Chas Reich Jr on Sept 6 1921 to hear objections to the proposed 1922 expenditures and tax levies. notice previously published Aug 30 1921 in Clark County Journal and Jeffersonville Star.

Charlestown Township County of Clark State of Indiana State of Indiana Chas. Reich, Jr Clark County Journal Jeffersonville Star

Mercy Hospital Jeffersonville Ad Payment Disclaimer

The Sisters of Mercy of Jeffersonville Indiana state they are not responsible for any debts accounts or claims arising from money spent improvements or buildings on Mercy Hospital property. Mercy Hospital headquarters at Spark and Missouri avenues Jeffersonville Indiana is the corporation’s HQ. Mother Mary Regina Kerr president and sole stockholder. Adv Aug 26 Sept 1-2.

Sisters of Meércy Jeffersonville Indiana Mercy Hospital Sisters of Mercy Spark and Missouri Avenue Mary Regina Kerr

Queen Mary Buys Rare Wedgewood Pottery Collectibles

A noted royal collector, Queen Mary, has reportedly paid several hundred dollars for individual Wedgewood pottery pieces, highlighting her known passion for antique ceramics and high-value items in her assortment.

Bertie of Port Fulton Sickness and Jacobs property remodeling

Bertie of Port Fulton is on the sick list. Bert Willey an electrician has purchased the old Jacobs property on Chestnut Street near Wall and is remodeling it.

James’. Bertie Port Fulton Bert. Willey Jacobs Chestnut Street Wall

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