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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1920

Page

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President Wilson Calls Congress to Champion Right Abroad

President Wilson urged Congress to make the United States the champion of right in world affairs while tolerating domestic reforms. He pressed for economy, debt reduction, and aid to Armenia and the Philippines’ independence, and sought to address both foreign and domestic priorities in his final message. Admiral Grayson noted the president wished to appear in person before Congress. Mrs. Thomas Tidson and daughter Lily May returned to Albany, Alabama.

Reeder Caline Wilson Ureen Congress Mentoy League of Nations Devere Fae Menypers Sinai Sirabian Renee Bee Pee Phiave Nat Sa America Rome Congress: Vou A Sees of Peeemmenida Struegiie Armenia Grayson Thomas Tiodson Lillie May Albany Alabama

Ballot Recount Delayed As Federal Jury Probes Whiskey Ring

Federal investigators widen probe into a northern central whiskey ring linked to state and city election irregularities. Jurors in Indianapolis and other cities hear testimony on illicit bribe schemes involving registration officials and a midwest distribution network.

Aoospescab Ota Fae Intersidbud News Sevice Fie Verheradl Tne T& G Tye Cary Evansville Maneieletohi JoYerson Josepee Cravens Crevens Vaear eNarces Gonariel Fedecat Riehmeond Dunete Andersom Wiehiganity Maanapedis Gaosihen Rikhart South Pnarthastern Richmond Mid West Chicago Pitt

Real Estate Investment Opportunities in Indiana and Kentucky

Rising Sun Indiana brokers talk up city and farm properties near Clark County State Bank area. Coots Bros and Gill offer Indiana and Kentucky listings claiming strong money making potential with farms and urban parcels. They urge investors to act now as market conditions favor purchases.

Coots Bros. & Gill Clark County State Bank Indiana Kentucky

William Ingram Leaves Portland Creton for Visit

Mr. William Ingram departed Portland Creton yesterday and is due to arrive later this week for a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs William Ingram. He is on a month long leave of absence.

William Ingram Portland Creton Wiliam Ingram

Teacher Miss Fina Williams Leaves Shawnee for Florida Post

Miss Fina Williams, formerly a Shawnee, Louisville teacher living with sister Mrs. Geo Straw, has resigned and returned to her home in Wanchula Florida to take a high school job there. The Florida climate agreed better with her.

Fina Williams Louisville Geo. Straw Wanchula Florida

Margeret Patrick 94 Dies. Burns Cause Fatal

Mrs. Margeret Patrick of Watson dies at 94 from burns after clothing caught fire last Wednesday. A lifelong Clark County resident and daughter of James Prather, she is survived by several relatives. Funeral services Sunday afternoon at New Shapel Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev. Watkins in charge.

Margeret Patrick Lving Watson Welock James Prather Clark Ens Thaddeus Prawl Iowa Lizzie Hall North Vernon Ann Smith Thomas Patrick Bedford Ella Patrick Watson Merrow Eariernoon New Shapel Methodist Episcopal Church Rew Wl E Watkins Y Delaek

Rose Hill PTA Meeting Postponed This Week

The Rose Hill Parent-Teacher Association announces a Wednesday afternoon session at a blank hour. Patrons are urged to attend. Mr James Wilford remains ill but is improving. Mrs Swalker and Miss Edna Mcdonald visited Sellersburg with Mrs Englehart. Howard W Menar a marine from Virginia will receive his discharge on December 24 and return December 22.

Rose Hill Urser Riiv Howard W. Menar Serfoll Virginia

Electric Shop Vows Service for All Electric Needs

The Electric Shop advertises a wide range of electrical goods and batteries. Brotherhood at St Luke's Church elects officers for 1921 and plans a December 28 play at the Dream Theater under the Welsh Singers, plus New Year’s Eve basement gathering.

Brotherhood St. Luke’s Will Schimpif Jude Walsh JD. Schiosser Erns Andres Drean Theater Welsh Singers

Hand Couple Guests Near Rusell Point Ohio

Mr and Mrs Cloise Hand of Rus sell Point Ohio visit sister Mrs Clyde Hoover. They will stay a couple weeks then travel to Florida for the winter season.

Cloise Hand Russell Point Ohio Clyde Hoover Florida

Miss Elna Snodgrass Remains in Indianapolis for Thanksgiving

Miss Elna Snodgrass traveled to Indianapolis to spend Thanksgiving with her mother and has chosen to stay there for the present.

Elna Snodgrass Indianapolis

For Sale Canary Singer Birds Ten Knots Ad

Canary singing birds for sale and three other items. Contact number 1442. Ad dates December 2 3 4 6 7 8.

Manly Family Returns From Northern Trip

Mr and Mrs Chas Manly and son Charles of Ohin Falls returned home Sunday morning after visiting Flint Michigan for the summer and later Buffalo New York.

Chas. Manly Charles Ohin Falls Flint Michigan Buffalo New York

Malone Family Visits Roederer Household Sunday

Mr and Mrs Alvin Malone and son Alvin spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Louis Roederer.

Alvin Malone Alvin Louis Roederer

Bible School Elects Officers at St Luke's 1921

Last night at the church St Luke's Bible School elected officers for 1921 and approved other business matters. A small celebration is planned for Sunday night December 26. A pupil group led by William Borcherding will perform a program at the church on Tuesday evening December 22 with proceeds benefiting the Orphans Home in Fort Wayne Indiana. Officers elected include Supt T Graham Sechimonfi asst Supt 3d DP Schlesser Prof A Tleney Pr Supt Mrs John Gienger Gradble Ball Supt Mrs John Gari Home Dept Supt Mrs Anna DPeArk Birthday Secy Mrs T G Schimpil Secy Jenen Sechaner Asst Ernest Anpes Treasurer Mrs Bess Detbel Librarian Frank Willams and William Borcherding as Librarian

St. Luke's Bible School Stuble School William Borcherding Navy Orphans Home Ft. Wayne Indiana T. Graham Sechimonfi DP. Schlesser A. Tleney John Gienger Gradie Ball John Gari Anna Dpeark T. G. Schimpil Jelen Sechaner Ernest An‘pes Bess Detbel Yiannisi Carl Galliein John Yeyn Frank Willams

Plea Presented for Brother’s Pardons Hearing

Mrs. Lena Walsh of Muncie pleaded before the State Board of Pardons for her brother Doctor Nelson Roswin, who is imprisoned for the murder of Daniel Linder, while conductor A. O. Purely Hartfore City opposed the request.

Indianapolis Lena Walsh Muncie State Board of Pardons Nelon Rosswin Daniel Linder A. O Hartfore

En Semble Meet At Miss Worrell Home

The En Semble Club met at Miss Clara Worrell's home with attendance recorded. A Legislative Committee of Misses Fannie Watts Emma Leeper and Lucy Herbert was appointed to work with the Legislative Council on needed state and national measures.

Fastight Clara Worrell Aow Fanie Watts Emma Leeper Lucy Herbert Ecliv Christmes Worrell Gove

Twelfth Anniversary and Initiation of Jeffersonville Council No 1348 K SC

Jeffersonville Council No 1348 K SC held its Twelfth Anniversary and initiation on Sunday December 5 1920 at St Augustine’s Auditorium. The event began with Mass and luncheon for candidates and visiting degree teams from Louisville Council No 390. An elaborate degree work and reception followed with speakers Rev M A Halpin Dr Max Ebble Rev Wim Sullivan Hon Edward J Me Dexmo Ex Lt Gov of Ky.

Jeffersonville K. SC St. Augustine’s St. Augustines Church M. A. Halpin Max Eble Louisville Kentucky Wimteired Sullvan Edward J. Me Dexmo Tieut. Gov

Ghas L Combs Laundry Ad in Jeffersonville

A vintage ad touts Ghas L Combs Laundry in Jeffersonville offering shirt collar and underwear cleaning with careful warener pressing and master cleaning, claiming top quality and best results at any price.

Ghas. L. Combs Laundry Jeffersonville Warner

Mrs Henry Timmonds Improves After Hip Injury

Mrs Henry Timmonds who fell and injured her hip is reported to be improving as she recovers.

Henry Timmonds

Tuberculosis Christmas Stamp Sale Planned in Jeffersonville

A meeting in Red Cross rooms organized a Jeffersonville township tubercu losis efforts committee for a Christmas stamp sale. Leila Robinson heads the drive with dozens of local committees and clubs assisting. Seventy percent of proceeds stay locally for nurse services. thirty percent go to the National Tuberculosis Association. The sale runs Thursday with public visits to designated retailers. Tuberculosis remains a major health threat, with Miss Chesley Scott nursing 49 patients in Jeffersonville and urging prevention through fresh air, cleanliness, and proper care.

Red Cross Leila Robinson Jeffersonville Township National Tuberculosis Association Woman's Civic League Civic League Aller Clark J. H. McManus J. Garnett Swartz Drynods George Clark James Biggest Citizens Bank Theodore Lyons Lewis Girdler First National Bank Walter Swartz Joe Warder Clark County Bank Michael Sehlegser Claude Myers Frank Ellis al J Howard John Coll Leite Robinson Jennie Taggart Thealies United States Jeffersonville Chesley Scott Scott Lmited Naional Tuberculosis Association

Mrs Hogue Smith Visits Elkhart After Wall Street Church Service

Mrs. Bessie Hogue Smith, guest of Miss Olive Brenner, traveled home to Elkhart Indiana this morning. She sang at Wall Street Church services on Sunday morning.

Bessie Hogue Smith Olive Brenner Elkhart Indiana

Mrs. TAM Smith and Dexter Smith Visit in New Orleans

Mrs. TAM Smith and her son Dexter Smith of New Orleans are guests of her sister Mrs. W Blanche.

Tam. Smith Dexter Smith New Orleans W. Blanche

Hanover Banquet A Big Success

Alumni and former students of Hanover College met with Dr Millis to plan a half million dollar endowment. The article notes Indiana education rules require $500000 endowment and $490000 equipment, urging generous support to keep Hanover as a democratic, accessible college serving all denominations in Southeast Indiana.

Hanover Fromer Dr. Millis College Green Lanter Hanover College Millis Theollege Greer Lantern Educationa Indiana Harvey W. Wiley John M. Coulter Chicago University Stanley Coulter Purdue University William Baird University of Koreston John H. Holliday Hanver William Bairds Clark County Charlestown Clark Eceunts Buford W. Tytler George Gunter Utica Cnte

Pastor resigns at First Baptist Church

Rev J B Coleman resigns as pastor of the First Baptist Church, with his resignation accepted Sunday night and his last service held that day. The Spring PTA meets Thursday afternoon with the first grade leading the program. Mrs J Reyburn Watson and daughter Carroll Frank Watson of Ashland Kentucky visiting Mrs J W Frank on East Maple Street.

J. B. Coleman First Baptist Church

Mr Warland Ingram Heads to Omaha Real Estate

Mr Warland Ingram departs for Omaha Nebraska to join Mr Chas Armstrong in the real estate business outlining a new partnership and venture.

Warland Ingram Omaha, Nebraska Chas. Armstrong

Recount Pause In Clark County Election Contest

As county officials resume the Clark County Board of Commissioners recount in the Bennett vs Lentz contest, defense counsel request delays until Thursday to accommodate Alvin Stolensberger in Louisville. The recount of Utica 2 and Owen 1 precincts shows small shifts among Taggart Fortune Isler Fifer Bennett and Lentz with Oregon township second precinct counted before adjournment.

County Board of Commissioners Alvin Sietensbperger Louisville Burdette Tutz Burt Wilmer Fox Fox John H. Edwards Mitchell Hheir Stimensberger Edwards Stolensberger Kenp Vir. Howard Clark Unity Clark County Board of Commissioners Coourt John H. Fubwarets Mifeheh Bennett Wilmer Fortune Faygler Fifer Lentz Isler Fortune Taggart Owen Yentz Bennet Tageart Oregon Township Tsie

Edward Wilcoxson Improves at Louisville Children’s Hospital

Edward Wilcoxson, the young son of Mr and Mrs Edward Wilcoxson, is improving at the Children’s Hospital in Louisville.

Edward Wilcoxson Children’s Hospital Louisville

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A . Moers Gienger &Fo Wallis J. Gienger & Co Unt Rising Sun As. Brasher Burns Patrick Parent-Teacher Meeting James Wilford Swalker Edna Mcdonald Sellersbur Englehart Bible School St. Luke's School Wth Frank Elis ST. Bernard Nut Parent-Teacher Association Mrs. Mary Smith
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