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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1920

Page

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Harding Meets Leading Lights Over League of Nations Entry

President elect Harding discusses U S entry into the League of Nations with top advisers. A Cincinnati bishop pushes three conditions including Japanese return of Shantung and no automatic military commitment by the United States.

U. S League of Nations Tes Harding Congress Marion Shantung China Japan United States Presidentsieet Harding William Anderson Cincinnati isHop Fur’her Assema

Former resident Jessie R. Lee dies in East

Miss Jessie R. Lee, daughter of the late Alfred and Mrs. Lee, died recently after living with a cousin in Pen Yan. The body will be taken to Coots undertaking parlors and then to Wall Street Hotel chapel for funeral services Thursday at 2 PM with Rev. Senil in charge. Burial will follow near her parents at Walnut Ridge Cemetery.

Pen Yan N.Y Jessie R. Lee Alfred Lee Wall Street Or. Churen Jeffersonville Wall Street Fourth Wieider Tpo Elairel Durips Wen Ip Tretianapo 3 Hye Indianspolis Deuchfer Miss Bee Pennsylvania Railroad Tadian

Death of Mrs Elizabeth Warder in Jeffersontown

Mrs Elizabeth Warder 78 died at 9 15 am Monday at 205 Ohio avenue after bronchial pneumonia. She was the widow of Luther Warder and daughter of Felix Lewis. Survived by four children Kate Warder Sarah Gore Warder Luther Warder and Jos H Warder. Active in the Episcopal Church of the city. Burial plans not listed.

Elizabeth Warder Luther Warder Felix Lewis Warder Belock Ohio Avenue Jeffesonville Flemines

Lost watch with locket bearing Schimpff portrait

A lost watch with a locket contains a picture of Charles A. Schimpff and the back engraving From the police fore. A reward was returned to Charles J. Schimpf and an advertisement ran December 8 9 10.

Charlies A. Schimpff Charles J. Schimpf

Fruit cake and plum pudding sale by Allen Barnett Adv

The notice promotes fruit cake and plum pudding offerings with contact telephone 82 and an advertisement by Allen Barnett. The brief lists the price as $3.

Allen Barnett

France Says It Cannot Meet Disarmament Budget Limit

Geneva December 14 Leon Bourgers the French representative to the League of Nations says France cannot comply with the disarmament committee recommendation to limit armament budgets until Germany fulfills the Versailles treaty terms. He calls the demand impractical in the current context.

Geneva Leon Bourgers France League of Nations Germany Bourgers

Holiday Shopping Brims With Decor and Early Bargains

Jeffersonville merchants report heavy early holiday trading with widespread store decorations of holly wreaths and greenery. Businesses prepared over ten days ahead, offering deep price reductions expected in spring to attract shoppers who favor early purchases and convenient options.

Christagouas Jeffersonville

Notre Dame Star George Gipp Dies After Illness

George Gipp, four year star halfback on Notre Dame undefeated team, died early today at St. Joseph Hospital after a three week illness of illnesses and pneumonia. His mother, sister, and brother were at his bedside as death came. doctors describe his fight as one of iron determination.

South Bend George Gipp Notre Dame St. Joseph Hospital Gipp

Rose Hill PTA Bazaar a Splendid All Day Success

The Rose Hill Parent-Teacher Association held an all day bazar in the Beck building. Every article was sold and demand for cakes pies and rolls exceeded supply.

Rose Hill Parent-Teacher Association Beck Building

Terrible Plight of Refugee Children in Poland

Officials estimate about 100000 Russian refugees in Poland, mostly women and children, facing destitution. The European Relief Council funds eight leading American relief stewards to mobilize aid for food clothing and medical care to sustain them through winter.

Poland European Relief Council America Europe Austria

Ladies of the organization celebrate efforts and reward

The group reports energetic and zealous work by its members and says they feel well repaid for their efforts.

Lost Necklace Between West Chestnut Street and High School

About three weeks ago a fold necklace and locket disappeared between 221 West Chestnut Street and the High School. Reward will be paid upon return to Flossie May Eaken. Adv. Dee.

West Chestnut Street Flossie May Eaken Dee

Leading First Class Cleaners Advertises Superior Service

An advertisement proclaims the leading first class cleaners for men and women in Indiana and Kentucky. It touts the largest, best equipped establishment with modern methods, serving Jeffersonville and Louisville areas. It promises fine fabrics and silks made to look like new, endorsed by top homes and customers.

Indiana Kentucky Jeffersonville Louilsville

Contributions to European Relief Council Exempt From Tax

The European Relief Council for the European children's relief fund contributions are tax exempt. The Internal Revenue Service in Washington has ruled these contributions may be deducted from income tax returns.

European Relief Council European Children’s Relief Fund Office of Internal Revenue Washington

Two Wills Are Probated Monday In Clark County

In Vincennes on December 13 two wills were probated. The will of Mrs Marevareat Ann Patrick of Watson, aged 92, executed in 1907, leaves bequests to two children and hands farming equipment and household effects to a son and daughter with shares in her late husband’s property. Executor E T Sage named. Also probated was the will of Mrs Laura Howard, who died in this city a year ago, with James E Howard overseeing provisions totaling $12,000 in personal property shared between James and Clyde Howard’s children.

Marevareat Ann Patrick Watson Clark Circuit Court James E. Taggart Jennie Taggart Ella Patrick George Patrick Lewis Patrick E. T. Sage Laura Howard James E. Howar Jame Howard Clyde Howard

Checks of Saving Charlestown Clubs Are Mailed

Hundreds receive checks as three local banks Clark Bank Citiwns Trust Company and First National Bank boost Christmas savings club totals. The three institutions report a record year with about 150000 in distributed funds and growing memberships.

Clark Bank Citiwns Trust Company Firstational Bank Thes Eclubs Ccub Savings Club Trust Company First National Bank

Return of physician to Jeffersonville practice and office

Dr. Davis C Peyton announces return to Jeffersonville and resumes medical practice. Located at 311 Spring St with hours 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM daily. Office contact numbers 3% Residency and 418 EE Chestnut St. Phone 332. Dec 8 15.

Jeffersonville Spring St Chestnut St

Club calendar notes and society meetings listed

The D AJR meets with Miss Jennie Taggart in the afternoon. The Triangle Missionary Society of the Christian Church meets with Miss Maxine Hydron in the evening. The Senior FE U of Wesley Chapel hosts a church social at night. The Official Board meeting at Wall Street Church is also scheduled for the evening.

Jennie Taggart Sehood D. Ajr Triangle Missionary Society of the Christian Church Maxine Hydron FE. U. of Wesley Chapel Board of Wall Street Church

Local society notes and meetings held this week

Wednesday overview lists daytime and evening gatherings. The D of R with Mrs Belle Gaither, Busy Bees with Mrs George Stemler, 0 F J B with Miss Iva Smith, Morton Memorial Mission Study class, and Wall Street Epworth League Gabinet meeting all slated for night sessions.

D. of R Belle Gaither George Stemler Gabinet Meeting Wall Street Epworth League

Community groups schedule Christmas afternoon events

Aid societies of Wall Street Presbyterian and Morton Memorial churches hold afternoon activities. The Circlet of the Christian Church also meets in the afternoon. The Priscilla Club gathers with Mrs Robert Crandell in the afternoon. Chestnut Street PTA hosts a Xmas party after noon. The Queen Esther Circle of Wall Street Church meets with Mrs J H Varder at night. The Daf R Lodge meets at Pfau's Hall at night.

Aid Societies Wall Street Presbyterian Morton Memorial Churches Circlet of the Priscilla Club Queen Esther J. H.varder Ight Daf R. Lodge Pfau

Presbyterian Missionary Society Meeting At Church Friday

A local note states the Presbyterian Missionary Society will meet at the church on Friday after unspecified time. The item indicates a community religious gathering and schedules a church event for members and attendees.

Going Back to Russia Pastor Fetler Leads Missionary Delegation

Pastor William Fetler, banished to Saver during the czarist era and later ordered to leave, departed Philadelphia with his wife to spread the Gospel in Russia. He leads a delegation from the Russian Missionary Society of Philadelphia and wears his winter Russia garb. Born to Lettish parents in Talsen Courland, Russia.

William Fetler Saver Tute Czar Philadelphia Russia Russian Missionary Society of Mr. Fetler Talsen Courland

Mrs Ashton Heads To Utica For Winter With Son

Mrs Charles Ashton of Locust Street departs for Utica to spend the winter with her son Edward Ashton and his wife.

Charles Ashton Locust St Utica Edward Ashton Ashton

Morton Memorial Epworth League Bazaar at Clark County

A Saturday bazaar hosted by the Morton Memorial Epworth League takes place at Clark County Hank with community sale items and refreshments. All proceeds support league activities and charitable efforts in the county.

Junior Corn Show Highlights Clark County Entries

A Saturday Junior Corn Show in Clark County drew many entries from ages 14 to 20, with sections for white and yellow corn raised in the county. Prizes ranged from cash rewards to sacks of fertilizer, and Purdue extension worker W. A. Ostrander offered an instructional talk on judging and improvement.

Charlestown Agriculture Department Agricultural Department of Our Schools Clark County Paul Zimmerman R. L. Rogers W. A. Ostrander Purdue Extension Clestus Lantz Tucas Woatum Sherman Crum Julius Boyer Jack Teeple Raymond Jones Paul Daily Oscar Johnson Carl Ross George M. Spriesterbach Robert Teeple Robert Reid Mr. Ostrander Maha Clark County Farmer’s Federation V. J. Mann Rogers Agricultural Department

Jeffersonville Township Meeting at McCulloch’s Chapel

Jeffersonville township meeting set for Thursday December 16 at 10 a.m. Mrs. Ogg will speak on a subject of interest to the ladies and Mr. Kake will address Things Worth While. The Home Economics Club will serve lunch and invites ladies to attend.

Jeffersonville Township McCulloch Ogg Myr Kake

Local Watch and Gift Shop Ad Highlights Jewelry Deals

An old advertisement touts a 100 percent Gold Standard store offering rings pins charms watches clocks and silverware with full guarantees. It promises ring designs of all sizes and features a watch cleaning and gilding service alongside timekeeping by a shopkeeper named Me.

Young

Miss Schrader Visits Sister in Louisville

Miss Helen Schrader of Louisville is visiting her sister, Mrs Thad OHaday.

Helen Schrader Louisville Mrs. ThadoHaday

Epworth League Social at Miss Ada Frank’s Home

The Wall Street M E Church Epworth League plans a social Friday night at the home of Miss Ada Frank. The event invites congregation members for an evening of fellowship and activities.

Epworth League Wall Street M. E Ada Frank

City public schools close for holidays duration ten days

The public schools will close for holidays from December 22 and resume Monday January 3, totaling ten holiday days.

Local Flour Ad Promotes Flavo Flour at Home Industry

Clark County Milling Co. advertising Guest flour as the lightest whitest bread flour for homes in Deidersonville. The copy urges patrons to ask for Flavo Flour and notes it pays to patronize Home Industry. Mrs. Edgar Poindexter has traveled to Bedford Indiana to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Walker.

Clark County Milling Co Deidersonville Edgar. Poindexter Bedford Indiana Charles Walker

Jackmans Of Tupelo To Holiday With Blanche Family

Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Jackman of Tupelo Mississippi are expected this week to spend the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs C W Blanche.

W. A. Jackman Tupelo Arents C. W. Blanche

Missionary Meeting At Presbyterian Church Friday

An interesting and unique program will be rendered at the missionary meeting at the Presbyterian Church on Friday afternoon.

Presbyterian Church

Agent Wanted in Jeffersonville Advertisement

Classified note advertises Watkins products including remedies spices and extracts with contact at Watkins Co 59 Winona Minn listing dates December 6 11 18 24. Mentions Daughters of Isabella meeting with officer election and kitchen towel shower for St Augustine's school hall.

Watkins Watkins Co Winona Minn Adv Daughters of Isabella St. Augustine's School Hall

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