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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1920

Page

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Flight of Europe s Children Stagglers Sti

European relief efforts warn of child starvation and disease as winter tightens. Estimates show millions need food and medical aid across Poland Austria Hungary and Balkan regions. The American Relief Administration and allied groups seek 335.9 million dollars to avert disaster and urge public donations through local committees or the Europe Relief Council.

France Poland Oybers EK. & Durand Vienna Foug Amerian Relief Administration Europe American Red Ana Jioumania Reda Cross Warsaw European Relief Council American Relief Administration American Red Cross American Friends’ Service Committee Quakers Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Federal Council of the Churches of Christ Averioa Knights of Columbus

Mrs Nellie Lee and Baby Visit South Bend

Mrs Nellie Lee and her infant are guests of Mrs J N Clem in South Bend Indiana during a local social visit.

Nellie Lee and Baby South Bend, Indiana J. N. Clem

Taxpayers to Receive Aid in Filing 1920 Income Returns

The Bureau of Internal Revenue plans extensive aid for filing 1920 income tax returns. Revenue officers will visit counties to assist with forms and answer questions. Returns are due March 15, with options for full payment or four installments.

United States Assisi Internal Revenue Tess Bureau of Internal Revenue Bureau

The Electric Shop Ad Offers Electric Goods and Batteries

An old style advertisement touts The Electric Shop as a one stop source for electrical needs. It promises batteries and supplies including electric transmissions sweepers and washing machines with constant light from Electric Lights.

Evertyhing Electrica'ly Advi

Postoffice Extends Hours for Christmas Rush

Postmaster James E Burke will keep the postoffice open in the evenings to handle the Christmas rush. If needed he will remain open later so that packages can be forwarded promptly.

James E. Burke

First Class Cleaners Ad Promises Quality Service

An advertisement touts a cleaners shop in Indiana or Kentucky claiming to be the largest and best equipped. It pledges modern methods for garments of all fabrics and notes patronage by top households in Jeffersonville and Louisville.

Indiana Kentucky Jeffersonville Louisville Gen Uu

Krause Trial Opens In Clark Circuit Court

The Indiana state prosecutes William Krause in Clark Circuit Court with Judge John M. Paris presiding. Prosecutor Claude B. McBride and H. W. Phipps lead the case. defense is Henry Burtt. Jury selection occupied the morning. Edna Ritche is central as the alleged assault victim with multiple witnesses called including her parents, Dr. Graham, Dr. Baldwin, and police.

State of Indiana William Krause Clark John M. Paris New Albany Claude B. McBride H. W Phipps Henry Burtt Krause Edneaditehie James W. Fortune Paris McBride Wilson Ritche Edna Ritche Burtt Miss Ritchie Janes Doyle Willam Beck Wilson Viehie Rause Baldwin Miss Ritchien Graham

Death of Mrs Sarah Heep at 608 East Chestnut Street

Mrs Sarah Heep 64 wife of Peter Heep died after a four month illness at her home 608 East Chestnut Street. A Perry County Indiana native and former Miss Sarah Dodson she is survived by her husband and one daughter Mrs Samuel Wilon. She belonged to Morton Memorial M E Church. Funeral services set for 2:30 tomorrow at her residence with Rev W I Munday officiating.

Sarah Heep Peter Deep East Chestnut Street Perry County Indiana Sarah Dodson Samuel Wilon Morton Memorial M. E. Church W. I. Munlay

Chas L Combs Laundry Ad Promises Quality Cleaning

Patronized by the best in Jeffersonville, the laundry offers shirts underwear and garments cleaned pressed and handled with care. Advertises master cleaning service and claims best on earth at any price.

Chas. L. Combs Laundry Jeffersonville

Widow Relinquishes Insurance Rights After Husband’s Death

Emma Palmer qualified as guardian of her four year old son William Edwards in New Albany in the case involving Ernest William Edwards who died by electrocution while employed by the United Gas and Electric Company. Edwards was killed July 24 1919 and his widow later married George R. Palmer on November 25.

Ernest William Edwards United Gas & Electrics Company Emma Palmer William Edwards Charles K. Zollman Edwards New Albany George R. Palmer

Teep Moter Company Auto Service Ad

Rewiring all makes of automobiles. Vulcanizing tires tubes and accessories. Day end night service. Frement inspection will mean a hin saving to var Leen Mo ter Co. will alive von the heet eer vice with all modern equipmente.

Teep Moter Company Var Leen Moter Co

County road in Woodang township advances with land purchase

County Commissioners hear assurances from Woodtown residents to sell land along the George Robb road for a near one mile stretch beside the railroad. Monon will keep fifteen feet of trackside width and thirty feet roadway will be formed with citizen purchase of eighteen feet. Action likely at January meeting. funding to be through county bonds via sales.

Woodangare George Robb Wood Town Board of County Commisioners Asken Yunty Council Sales County

Late holiday advertising delays issue of the AP

The publishers delayed the press until late last night due to heavy holiday advertising. They expect many subscribers will miss the carrier delivery but state a regular Saturday issue will appear at noon today.

Watkins Co. Ad Listing Spices and Extracts

An advertisement from Watkins Co. notes spices extracts and other goods for sale at 59 Winona with dates December 6 14 18 and 24. The fragment hints at product lines and promotional timing in a late 19th or early 20th century catalog style.

Watkins Watkins Co Winona

Priscilla Club Holiday Meeting Hosted by Mrs Crandell

Mrs Crandell hosted a Priscilla Club gathering with Christmas decor and a numbered favor system for guests. A festive lunch was served as members including Mesdames George Yester George Ogden Teff Rainey John Russ George Knoblech Homer Bottorff Chas Williams William Prinz John Roederer Webster Tichenor Howard Garret and Robert Crandell attended. They plan their annual banquet on New Year's night at Homer Bottorff's store.

Robert Crandell Priscilla Club Mesdames George Yester George Ogden Teff. Rainey John Russ George Knoblech Homer Bottor Chas. Williams William Prinz John Roederer Webster Tichenor Howard Garret Homer Bottorff

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Restores Stomach Health

A consumer reports two years of starvation ended by Mayr's Wonderful Remedy after doctors gave ulcers as the cause. The ad claims the product removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation of stomach liver and intestines, with a money back guarantee and availability from Ben Olittle and druggists.

Mayr Ben Oolittle Adv

Gold Standard Store Ad for Jewelry and Watches

The 100 percent Gold Standard Store advertises rings pins charms watches clocks and silverware with full guarantee. Rings of all designs and sizes and alarm clocks that will open your eyes. Watch cleaned and oiled by Mr. Yanna with keen vow on time.

Yanna

Major Crum Ordered to Camp Meade Christmas Detention

Major Wayne Crum has been ordered to Camp Meade Maryland and will not be able to come home for Christmas. Mrs Crum and children will visit her parents Mr and Mrs M Hawes and Major Crum's parents Mr and Mrs Geo M Crum.

Wayne Crum Camp Meade

Tax settlement sheet sent to state auditor

The semi annual tax settlement by county treasurer James E. Gray completed by county auditor Thomas L. Stoner and forwarded to the State Auditor shows a net distribution of 235 263 99 and delinquent county taxes totaling 29 747 81. The state will receive 26 893 17. County revenue totals 29 248 61 with 215 831 58 for free gravel roads. A large portion of the corporation funds 852 932 20 will go to Jeffersonville.

James E. Gray Thomas L. Stoner Jeffersonville

Honor Roll Announced at Jeffersonville High School

Miss Mary K. Voigt announces the last six weeks honor roll with twelve students earning straight A everywhere and twenty seven scoring 90 percent or higher. Straight A list includes Clara Biedenbach Dorothy Dix Morris Floyd Lee Gladstein Freda Kilgus Richard Willey Emma Jacobs Helen Dobbins Margaret Schwaninger Leona Howard Orville Himmel Ulysses Vernon. Ninety Percent list names Charles Brenton Ruth Baldwin Mildred Dunlevy Eleanor Fry Orville Holmes Jen nette Schrader Jessie Snepp Geneva Strief Wallace Smith Paul Ogden Millard Waggoner Gladys Priest Evelyn Pound Virginia Oliver Ruth Coon Dorothy Howard Catherine Roederer Florence Coyle Raomi Stewart Edna Miller Richard Voigt Wouse Baird Epset Hawes Jerome Dustin John Heyn Lewis Snyder Clara Weber.

Mary K. Voigt Jeffersonville High School Clara Biedenbach Dorothy Dix Morris Floyd Lee Gladstein Freda Kilgus Richard Willey Emma Jacobs Helen Dobbins Margaret Schwaninger Leona Howard Orville Himmel Ulysses Vernon Charles Brenton Ruth Baldwin Mildred Dunlevy Eleanor Fry Orville Holmes Jennette Schrader Jessie Snepp Geneva Strief Wallace Smith Paul Ogden Millard Waggoner Gladys Priest Evelyn Pound Virginia Oliver Ruth Coon Dorothy Howard Catherine Roederer Florence Coyle Raomi Stewart Edna Miller Richard Voigt

Mrs W T Boyer Returns From Indianapolis After Sister’s Death

Mrs W T Boyer traveled from Indianapolis where she was called by the death of her sister Mrs Lucy Hull. Mrs Harry Reese visited Louisville this week as guest of sister Mrs Emma McIntyre. Miss Sallie Carson of Louisville stayed with Miss Fannie Reese.

W. T. Boyer Indianapolis Lucy Hull Harry Reese Louisville Emma McIntyre

McCorich Sells Farm Real Estate West of Town

Mr Frank McCorich conducted a sale of personal real estate on his farm west of town yesterday. He and his family plan to relocate to Colorado.

Frank McCorich Colorado

The Book Covers Club Meets at Mrs Kirkpatrick Home

The Book Covers Club meets tonight at the home of Mrs. Hattie Kirkpatrick to read The Courtship of Miles Standish and note the pilgrims history contained in the work.

Hattie Kirkpatrick Mile Standish

Mrs Dac Jones Plans Christmas Trip to Hopkinsville Kentucky

Mrs Dac Jones will depart in a few days to spend Christmas in Hopkinsville Kentucky.

Dac Jones Hopkinsville Kentucky

Mrs Kegwin and Miss Cuttle Visit Jeffersonville Guests

Mrs. James Kegwin and Miss Man Cuttle of Jeffersonville have been the guests of Mrs. E. D. Dentley.

James Kegwin

Lon Lutz Family Guests at Mother's Home

Mrs. and Mrs. Lon Lutz of Louisville have been guests of his mother Mrs. Eliza Lutz at her home during their stay.

Lon Lutz Louisville Eliza Lutz

Gift Baskets and Candy at the Chocolate Shop

Why worry when you can choose special gifts from the stock of Fancy Baskets Boxes Lacquer Jewel Cases Glove and Handkerchief Baskets filled with the best candy. Located at 414 Spring Street the Chocolate Shop Candy and Soda Fountain offers ready made presents.

Spring Street

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