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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1921
Page
1
In a Cumberland Mountains winter tale, narrator and Major Dobbins spin a yarn about a bear encounter while scouting near Spring Street. The bear blocks the path, trips the narrator into a hole, then appears to request a back scratch before the laughs end with the narrator being accused of lying.
Court notes record the 1919 will of John W. Cram filed to transfer 60 acres in survey 54 Charlestown township to son Arthur W. Cram for elder care. Elizabeth Herfel conveyed parts of lots 186 and 187 on West Maple Street to son Frank H. Herfel. Anetta Roerk as administratrix of George W. Littel's estate was authorized to sell Liberty Bonds valued at 3800 to distribute to heirs.
The Howards are wiring and connecting pine lines at their shipyards on the Magdalena River to ready the boat before disassembly. The vessel will be shipped in knock down condition to Baranquilla Republic of Colombia where hull plates are galvanized in Pittsburg before rail to New York and final assembly by steamer. Disassembly likely to begin next week.
Jeff High School defeated Corydon in a basketball game last night at Corydon with a 28 to 14 score. The win tallies Jeff High’s strength while Corydon faces a tough home defeat.
An advertisement claims RAT-SNAP kills rats and mice with no odor and attracts no pets. It touts three cake sizes 35c 65c and 4.25, sold by T. J. Lindley Doherty Drug Store and Basil Holmes with a money back guarantee.
To ease river traffic the steamer Clark has been moved above the ferry landing, freeing space for river business and improving docking and loading operations.
Church notices announce December 18 Food Service and December 25 9:50 am sermon by G Bo Mitber of Tittin Ohio. Christmas program December 25 9:50 am and December 28 2:36 pm with cradle roll and primary children. January 8 annual congregational meeting and officer elections including 10:545 am installation service.
The First Presbyterian Church holds Sunday School at 8 80, Adult Classes at 9, Morning Worship at 10 30 with a sermon based on The Greatest Text in the Bible. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 PM, Evening Service at 7 with Mr FE L Throop of Paoli as special speaker. music by the men's chorus and orchestra.
The subject for the service at 40 45 a m will be The Inclusive Gift. 730 pm will be An Pisepardaine Love. Pastor F E Petty leads VWORTON M M Church services with focus on spiritual themes.
Sunday worship schedules note 9 30 am service and evening worship with a sermon on Gain Without Loss The Epworth League devotional meets after the morning service A newly organized chorus choir will provide special music at both services church activities reference
The International Bible Students announce a Bible lecture titled Christ's Return Solves the World's Problems. The event is set for the evening at 8 o clock on a suite day at Spdies and Market Streets. Public invitation extended by J. Kuriats Garr of Louise.
St Luke's Reform Church schedules Sunday School and Bible Study at 9 30 Morning Worship with Prof Theiss preaching at 10 45 Educational Service at 7 30 p m Pres Dr C B Miller of Heidelberger University speaks on The College and Our National Life Special music Brotherhood sponsors the Christmas festival services next Sunday and Monday night
The Maple Street church invites a large audience for an evening service by Pastor E A Clegg with a sermon on Temptations to Sin. Superintendent Shideler presents the dramatic lecture Some of Whom Were Tossed and Afterward Found.
St Pauls Episcopal Church lists Rev F J Mallett Ph D as rector and notes Sunday School at 9 30 a m. The notice emphasizes church leadership and weekly program timing.
The Po and Louistille Electris defeated their foes with decisive play as Pooreugy OA defense stifled the offense. The Woof Po team controlled the pace throughout while Gibsen and Holmes excelled, and Castiabe and Danisvibe players contributed important drives. The Koaf P. squad will pause for Christmas week then resume weekly games.
The First Presbyterian Church held its monthly meeting to plan the Sunday service and discuss the church’s future. Frank Bellen of Bedford Indiana, a former local, spoke last night regarding the church’s progress and goals. The congregation, now about seventy members, plans a new church building with athletic facilities and Sunday School gear and aims to hire a pastor when funds reach the target.
The Red Men of Charlestown fall to Charlestown 27 to 5 in their season opener. Northany and Sehoapper led the Red Men with limited scoring as Davis Hayminker Hughes Pattorff paced Charlestown’s balanced attack.
Jor and Mrs Altea Veders were taken to Crestwood yesterday after the death of Bob Pensternadaeder’s wife. The funeral services will be held at Crestwood at Favelock Sunday afternoon with burial at Cave Hill around three o’clock. Mrs Fenslermaeher is well known in Jeffersonville with many relatives and friends here.
A chaotic scene fills the post office lobby as staff handle a surge of packages and customers. Clerks move quickly to process deliveries and address heightened holiday demand while visitors wait their turn.
Weather brief notes a Sunday cold and cloudy day. Item mentions Jobe Wines with a badly mashed left hand from a wall and a large box, indicating an incident where help was being given to a person in need.
Local report notes that Atta license plates have arrived at the Best National Bank for distribution to residents. Bank officials plan a limited release to customers and nearby motorists.
Commissioners Laurent A. Doundlass George Kopp and Edgar BR. Martin announce a county survey under Cause N 1251 Koehler vs Koehler Whitsett. The plan covers parcel 129 in the Illinois Grant Clark County Indiana totaling 72.5 acres with boundary lines to be re located and corners perpetuated on January 10 1922 by Clark County Surveyor.
Frank W. Carr heard cases of Harry Navie Charles J. Monroe and Michael Wall in Police Court last Saturday with a decision this morning. The defendants were fined $150 and costs each for possessing Tasapsay. Driver Myres was fined $150. Ubi Casi.
Misses Baldwin, Fine and many others travel from Oxford and multiple colleges to home towns for the holidays. Names include Glossbrenner, Dasai, Bairdson, Holmes, Pease, Wilhiconte, Aden, Flood, Chambers, Cain, Santher, Bonifer, Johinsen, Stathe, Meason, Fackler, Andras, MeAuliffe, Baier, and Mathers. Visitors plan to visit friends and attend festive gatherings as vacation begins.
A man arrested after attempts to steal at Weinsteins and Pras drugstore triggered a police alert. He fled with two suitcases found opened at the station, containing needles and other suspicious items. The mayor released him with a fine and banished him from town. the suspect claimed to be James Reidy from Dubuque and left for Louisville.
Funeral services for Mrs. Joseped Rogers were conducted Friday afternoon at 3 oclock by Rev L ED Youneblood and Rev FLOM Peliv. Interment followed in Walnut Ridge Cemetery. Relatives arrived from St Karlen Missouri Perro Hautes Indianapo lis and Chicago to attend.
Assessments totaling 400 666 against three Louisville breweries were recommended to Robert H. Dallas of the Internal Revenue Service. Seizure of the plants and contents was recommended by Prohibition Commissioner Roy P. Haynes. The breweries listed include The Oerfel Company, The Central Consumers Company, and Theodore Menk Brewing Company with specified amounts.
An OCR damaged ad features locksmith style phrasing by Mr. Fred White warning against rats near potatoes. It mentions Rat Snap and lead pellets with price details and a dubious store promotion ending with partial, unclear vendor names.
Lost Friday evening near Spring Street and Frank Rose Tour Co dark blue silk bag with money. finder to coat office for reward. For sale two 3 room cottages on Jackson Street Port Fulton gas electric light freshly painted. Call 46. Lost Saturday night a stray pup return to SIGE Court for reward.
For sale Eldridge sewing machine in good condition call 466 Adv. Dy. T. F. Adv. 4220 Dec 10 17 24. WANTED to hear from owner with farm for sale give particulars and lowest price John Black Indiana Street Chippewa Falls Wisconsin Adv. Dec 13 24 31. WANTED Everywhere full or spare time make 60 weekly waterproof kitchen aprons belts samples free Miller Mfg Co Cleveland Ohio Adv. Dec 17.
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