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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1921
Page
1
A message from Postmaster General Hays thanks Supt McCallum and Featy School pupils for aiding in the Abiosimias rush of baidils and extending wishes for a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The Missouri era note is dated December 13 in Washington DC.
The Louisville and Cincinnati Packet Company outlines plans to build two 500 foot steamers and rebuild an excursion boat with an observation deck. General founder C. Roe observed the project and construction regulation. The new vessels aim to boost freight movement between Totusville and Cincinnati with service expected in early spring.
New Providence Lodge Free and Accepted Masons elected Roy W. Elrod as worshipful master M J Durham senior warden Edward McAfee junior warden Joseph H Davis treasurer A F E Olmstead secretary Harry Herle tiler Thomas Haywood senior deacon Claude Martin junior deacon Joseph E F Haddox William Thompson stewards.
A large audience packed the Doccam Theater to view official war pictures last night. The showcase captured air battles and artillery actions, culminating in trench scenes and a strong antiwar message that drew applause and praise from the Legion for bringing them. The films will repeat tonight.
Miss Ruth Ernestine Hanna and Mr. W Ashby Millican wed yesterday at 5 PM in the First Presbyterian Manse New Albany with Rev Walter Pearcy officiating Attendants Miss Mildred Bridger and Theodore Scharff The couple will reside at 1245 South First Street Louisville after January Both families noted for prominence in the city and New Albany.
Personal and society news lists neighbors visiting relatives for Christmas. Names include Whiteman, Gottradt, Rieche, Hines, Stratton, Parks, Hoover, Lyons, Weisenbach, Puck, Rogers, Pfeister, and Damon. Activities cover travel, hospital stays, and Adelphians planning Christmas baskets and a party.
About fifteen members of the Mens Bible Class of Wall Street Church went to Howard Park Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon and took part in the services. Two numbers were given by the audience.
The article argues a relocation of the reformatory near Indianapolis would cut operating costs. Convict labor would build the new facility with no wages paid, reducing freight and handling costs and prisoner transport. Locating closer to Indianapolis would lessen sheriffs’ trips and improve efficiency, while the move and new Colgates era might boost regional industry and southern prosperity.
Quartet selected for club events with Joe Davis Arthur Davis John Rose and Santa Davidson. Ladies Club to host dinner at Jack Lewian sale. Mrs Adeline Milne visiting relatives in Madison Columbus and Wichita for winter. Sewing club met with Miss Frances Galp. guests Miss Fthet Menart and others planned Christmas party at Mrs Robert Askins. Mr Wilmer Fox on business in Bethlehem.
Eadward Bagshaw was arraigned in the Clark Circuit Court yesterday on burglary entering a house to commit a felony and grand larceny. He pleaded not guilty, with trial set for Friday. A deed recorded from Gr Sparks to Alva Sparks conveys land in Heworsville for 31 100. A partition suit filed by Merritt and others against Merritt E L Peck administrator to divide 69 acres in Grant 33 formerly belonging to Mrs. Alioa Williams. A foreclosure suit filed by Henry Lochard against Witham Murphy and others heard in Clark Circuit Court with award of 494.23 to Lochard.
Jeffersonville hosts a license bureau under the Hoosier State Automobile Association. Manager George H. Coleman says the center brings convenience to motorists and saved Indiana owners from higher license plate fees this year. He notes the group helped defeat a gasoline tax bill and halts to doubled license fees. The association highlights its long history of protecting motorists through legislative action.
Jeffersonville Commandery appoints officers for the 27 Nights Templar with ArthuroM Schwaninger and Em. Commander William G. Young among the named roles. Other posts include Generalissimo EL Mower, Captain General Haraldo TH. McNeff, Senior Warden Tharrs oC. Warbledan, and Warders and other senior officers.
The Civics Society met at the Chamber of Commerce last night with strong attendance. After a lesson in parliamentary law, officials read Colgate Company’s telegram thanking the ladies for backing the Reformatory relocation effort. The group urged representatives and senators to relocate the institution. The next meeting is set for January 9.
The family thanks friends for sympathy and floral offerings extended after the death of Joseph A. Rogers in Jeffersonville on December 20.
J W Debnsen of 732 Missouri Avenue notes a staff member celebrating a 56 year tenure with one firm. The worker began in March 1866 at Ohio Falls Cay Works Company, later staying with American Car and Foundry as steamster and stable boss. The milestone is recognized as perhaps the city's longest single-plant service.
It is understood that L. Mon vou of West Sixth Street will supervise the building of ten houses on Spring Hill near the Pennsylvania properties shortly after the New Year. Prospects for starting the others are discussed, but contractors remain reticent on specifics.
Matt Neekles opened a package believed to contain drugs but found a remarkable set of embroidered white coverlets and a holster cover. The items gave a pleasant sense of well being similar to dienalin, shocking him and prompting the Star to pursue a story. Mrs. Farnee Stout spent many weeks crafting the intricate designs with pink poses and apadesques.
A letter from a fifth grade student in Provenéal Louisiana asks about the Central States and explains local sugar cane farming. The pupil describes planting in spring, harvesting in fall, processing juice at a mill, and wants details on the leading industry.
Lewis Coates 71 and Miss Iva Blankenbaker 10, both of Borden, wed Saturday night by Rev. Apple. The Wall Street Church gift service is set for Sunday at ten, with morning preaching and Sunday School combined, and a Christmas sermon and music planned for the evening.
Meo and Mrs Frank Potten entertained at a family dinner Sunday. Present were Mr and Mrs Dearee Hollis and son Frank of Louisville We and Mrs Ed Hobson and family Mr and Mrs Frank Meyer and family Mr and Mrs John Potter Mary and James Bryant and Mr and Mrs Frank Potter.
Silver Creek residents clash over placing a high fence with supporters in town and others between Sellersburg and Speeds. A Christmas program will be held in city schools Thursday evening before holidays. Rose Hill Parent-Teachers plan a Christmas tree and treat for children.
The School Board has extended the holiday by one day and school will not begin again until Tuesday after New Year.
The case of Eq Swisher charged with robbing farmer John Iates near Memphis last summer was decided yesterday evening. The jury returned a verdict of acquittal after a trial. Another similar charge against him exists.
The remodelling of the Coats establishment is nearly finished and H. Commines has about finished the floors with his machine, which is a wonder. He also handles flooring work at Clark County Memorial Hospital.
Jeffersonville Chapter No. 4 of the Womans Benefit Association of Macccabers elected officers at its last meeting. Officers named include Commander Maud Bowyer Lieut Commander Marguerite Antz Post Commander Loretta Rinke Collector Katherine Brune mor Record Keeper Mary Stemler Chaplain Ronia Antz Sergeant Jennie Pangburn Sentinel Carine Harris Picker Lula Seitz Pianoist Anna Weir Captain of Guards Anna Waterbury First Banner Bearer Ivy Pool Second Banner Bearer.
Charles Kingle born February 4 1991 died last night. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Kingle of Ohin Falls. Funeral set for tomorrow at 4 10 a.m. from the family home with interment in the Catholic cemetery.
The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen is dispatching outfits to the orphans of late members, providing clothing and support through its charitable program.
Local Miller Mfg Co in Cleveland Ohio seeks weekly sellers for waterproof kitchen aprons belts and related items. Advertisements offer samples free and appeal to anyone needing fill in spare time.
The piece argues for abolishing the noon closure on rainy days in Jeffersonville Indiana with Colgate and Company and other progressives pushing reform. It notes Indianapolis already ends such practices and cites advantages of single sessions while warning against over tutoring children and damp feet.
The 8S KK lith was delightfully entertained Saturday afternoon by Misses Ethele and Esther McCarties at their aunt Mes Mrs Howard of Port Fulton. Sewing music and dancing highlighted the event. Two contest orations were won by Miss Melusina Scots and Miss Benestine Middleswart. Delicionus refreshments were served. Attendees included Miss Josephine McKee Avis Berry Loretta Seheer Elizabeth Voigt Evelyn and Ernestine Middleswart Thelma Reich Melusina Scott Ethel and Esther McCartnay. Decorations and refreshments matched the season and Christmas presents were exchanged.
Deputy Postmaster EL EL Andrews received a certificate from the Postmaster General directed by the President for fourteen or more years of honorable service with the AEOF from September 16 1917 to September 6 1919. He volunteered for overseas duty and managed the money order department handling millions of dollars. He was Exalted Ruler of the Elks in this city and served as city councilman.
The Chestnut Street School Parents Teachers Association will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday afternoon at 93:15 o clock. Several children will present exhibitions of their physical culture work.
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