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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1920

Page

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Indiana Farmers Rally To Guard Christmas Tree Trade

Clark county Indiana farmers vow to defend Christmas tree trade amid rising prices and freight costs. They report rising prices for Canadian spruce and wreaths, with stores in Jeffersonville and nearby markets showing tighter supply and competition from eastern shipments. Local leaders warn of thefts and urge vigilance as demand grows ahead of the holidays.

Jeffersonville Tegher Clark County

Shop for Christmas cards and framing on Spring Street

Visit Spring Street to browse Christmas cards and framing services as Maple crosses. Inspect this line before you buy and see how we do framing.

Spring Street

Senior Girl Scouts Meet At Ruth Bottorff Home

The Senior Girl Scouts gathered at Miss Ruth Bottorff's home to work on hospital scrapbooks and complete tasks. Present were Misses Jennie Taggart captain Ruth Baldwin Eline Sauer Clara May Denzler Emma Louise Goodman and Ruth Botrory.

Ruth Bottorff Jennie Taggart Ruth Baldwin Eline Sauer Clara May Denzler Emma Louise Goodman Ruth Botrory

Ray Hollowell laid to rest after San Angelo death

The body of Ray Hollowell, who died in San Angelo Texas arrived here Saturday morning and was taken to the home of his parents Mr and Mrs William Hollowell of Howard Park where funeral services were held Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev P F Alicoyle The pallbearers were William Clege William … Worrall Ed Reseh J Buser and John Lowery The body rests in Walnut Ridge Cemetery vault until his wife returns and services are held there by Clars Lodze of Masons Captain I C Baird in charge

Ray Hollowell San Angelo Texas William Hollowell Howard Park AL Coyle William Clege William Ca W. Worrall Ed. Reseh J. Buser John Lowery Walnut Ridge Cemetery Clars Lodze Masons I. C. Baird Holtowell

Marriage of Miss Stele Votan and Mr Harry Moore

The wedding occurred at night at the home of Moore's sister with Vir Wileea Dus ty of Port Fulton and Rev Joseph Moore of Corydon officiating. Relatives include Grare Moore Morgan and others visiting Columbus Indiana after the ceremony. The event was followed by travel plans and remarks on local store services and a hospital patient being moved home.

Stele Votan Harry Moore Learae Moore Wileea Dusty Port Fulton Joseph Moore Corydon Indiana Mars Dustin Chiease Miss Tatan Chris Ruiss Louisville Merss Grare Moore Morgan Shoals

Wanted Agenef in Jeffersonville for Watkins products sale

Classified notice seeking agents to sell the Watkins Company line in Jeffersonville and surrounding areas. Advertises spare-time opportunity to market Watkins remedies spices extracts and essentials with contact at 59 Winona Minna. Pec. 6-11-18-24.

Watkins Watkins Co Winona Minna Adv Pec

Lawrence Capehart Post 85 American Legion Officers Elected

Lawrence Capehart Post 85 American Legion held its monthly meeting at the club rooms over the First National Bank building with unusually large attendance. Elected for the coming year were Commander Bernard Sykes, Vice Commander William Harold, Adjutant John Stemler, Finance Officer Rev. J. T. Scull, Chaplain Dave Allen, Historian Charles Hilliard, Service Officer Oliver J. Bennett, Sergeant at Arms Charles. The retiring Post Commander was chosen as chairman of Mrs. James Thornton who attended the nephew Roy Hollowell funeral in Corydon today.

Lawrence Capehart American Legion First National Bank Bernard Sykes William Harold Patrick Burke John Stemler J. T. Scull Dave Allen Charles Hilliard Oliver J. Bennett Charles

Postmastership Speculation in Clark County Race

Residents await outcome of Clark County postmaster selection amid party maneuvering. The race centers on which candidate will win the postmastership as Republicans contend over division of patronage and influence.

Postmasters and holiday visitors span moving offices

The text notes many postmasters are une for civil service and likely to move after March 4 when President elect Harding takes office. Lieutenant Dnerhing will arrive from Camp Benning, Ga. to spend holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rirke.

Clark Cormiy Une Harding Hseeomnes TS. Dnerhing Camp Benning, Ga Paul Rirke

Christmas Appeal To Aid Starving European Children

Amid WWI devastation a Christmas relief drive seeks 23.6 million dollars to feed 3.5 million Central European children and supply medicines. Hoover plan urges Americans to donate, promising one mal for a day and highlighting joint efforts by American Relief Administration and other groups.

Herbert Iim No Man’s Land European Relief Council Europe Livover Roumania Servia Br. Hoover Stata Gove America France Friends America American Relief Administration American Red Cross American Friendservice Committee Quakers Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Knights of Columbus Young Men’s Christian Association Young Women’s Christian Association

Commissioners Pass On Bennett Lentz Contest Recount

The Board of County Commissioners will pass on the Bennett versus Lentz recount in the first of three contest suits. John M. Bower and Isamuel J. Gray will hear the recount with John M. Edwards as chief counsel for the contestant. The original margin, 254, was reduced to 236 after the recount with disputed ballots to be ruled on.

Board of County Commissioners John M. Bower Isamuel J. Gray John M. Edwards Micc ii Wilmer T. Fox Fox City New Albany County Board of Election Commissioners Lentz Marion Bennett

Death of Mrs Julia Rock at 79 in Jeffersonville

Mrs Julia Rock widow of George Rock died Saturday at her son Edward Rock’s home 938 East Maple Street Jeffersonville aged 79. Born in Jeffersontown Kentucky she lived in Jeffersonville most of her life and was a member of the First Christian Church and the Daughters of Rebecca. Funeral today at residence conducted by Rev J M Vawter with interment in Cave Hill Cemetery family lot. Mr and Mrs H E Hopkins announce engagement Ruth Hopkins to Wayne Jones Estes of Martin Tennessee wedding on Christmas evening.

Julia Rock George Rock Pneumonis Edward Rock East Maple Street J. M. Vawter Cave Hill Cemetery H. E. Hopkins Ruth Wayne Jones Estes Martin Tennessee

Leep Motor Company Auto Services Ad

The Leep Motor Company offers day and night service for all makes, with vulcanizing tires tubes and accessories. Frequent inspection saves money, promising the best service with modern equipment.

Leep Motor Company Vulcanizina Leep Motor Co

Mrs Stump and daughter to visit Thro family for holidays

Mrs Albert Stump and her daughter Margaret of Indianapolis will visit Wednesday to spend the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Gus Thro. Mr Stump will join them Friday.

Albert Stump Margaret of Indianapolis Gus Thro Mr. Stump

Do Not Select a Razor Please Him

A brief note from DOHERTY urges careful choice of a safety razor to please him, promising explanation of mirth and features for informed buy.

Union Station for Seymour Debated by Local Officials

Seymour Chamber of Commerce advocates a union depot on Baltimore & Ohio land after talks with Pennsylvania Railroad officials. Hamilton of the Louisville division backs the plan to streamline freight and passenger service, noting costs and benefits for travelers and railroads. Officials from three lines favor surveying the site and future higher‑level review, with a committee planning another meeting to push the project forward.

Tia Pennsylvania Railroad Seymour Chamber of Commerce Hamilton Lou'sville Seymour Saturda Baltimore & Ohio Union Station Iams Baltimore & Ohio Division Engineering Department Mr. Hamilton Union Depot Griffitts

Former Teacher Composes Official Wachovians Song

Miss Anna Nahstall, once a teacher in Jef arsonville, now a Wachovia Bank employee in Wins ton Salem, has written the club anthem for the Wachovians. The song titled Wachovia expresses loyalty and faithful service to the bank and its clientele.

Anna Nahstall Jefarsonville Wachovie Bank and Trust Company Winston-Salem Wachovia

Electric Shop Advertises Wide Range of Electric Goods

The Electric Shop promotes a full electric line including batteries,電機 goods, electric washing machines and lights. It markets Elect ric Trans and sweepers, promising service for all electrical needs and lighting at all times.

Evertyhine

Miss Clara Keller to Return Home for Holidays

Miss Clara Keller is expected home this week from Jerseyville to spend the holidays with her mother Mrs. Rogg Keller.

Clara Keller Jerseyville Minnis Mrs. Rogg Keller

Historic session fragments reveal party tensions and leadership bids

Fragmented OCR reports a November session with fiery speeches and clashes over leadership. Names such as McCray and Millenbergen surface amid debates on speakership and party unity, while figures from James Nedil to Don Strasse are cited in a tumultuous political tableau.

Fanantic Senate Alec Worecke Beiiocs Imferests McClare Adviersan uUbederfood Gove Jacob Millenbergen Mune Fia Sivas Wilian Rodomed Rush Esunty James N. Nedil Lake Country Osvar Ratt Orange County Don Strasse Howare Equity

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unreadable OCR fragment provides no coherent event or names to summarize into a newspaper card.

Local Women Attend Community Meeting in Iasi Nis

An excerpt lists attendees including Mrs. Frank Etis and Mrs. J. T. Senli, with mentions of papers on infant mortality and tuberculosis. Names such as Miss Rate Wearen, Misses Bean Teeper, Walkup, Fannie Watts, Sallis Will, Kate Veasey, and Mes. Pit Ellis appear in a fragmented roll.

Iasi Nis Frank Etis J. T. Senli Rate J.T Bob Bell Wood Poerton Misses Bean Bats Fannie Watts Sallis Willup Kate Veasey Pit Ellis

Kentucky couple licenses issued in Jeffersonville list

Kentuckians wed eve. Licenses to marry have been issued in Jeffersonville to couples from Nelson, Barren, Marion, and Lancaster counties. Names include Taste N Ballard aged 23 and Miss Mary F Greenwell 19 from Nelson. Stanley Yoters 42 and Mrs. Mary Hawcen. Edward H Kalvin and Miss Emma Wright 18. James Harrins 24 and Miss Mabel Sieaters 18. Joseph Mater 25 and Miss Fassie Devers 20. Virgil Walker 22. Miss Addie Waller 18 of Glasgow. Sam Lissey 23 and Miss Madeo Hays 19 of Marion. and Siaren Herron 22 and Mrs. Susie Middleton 18 of Lancaster.

Marcy Jeffersonville Kentucky All of Louisville Virgil Walker Glascow

Fennteske and Plamn Pudding Demand Ady

Advertisement fragment references a recipe and instruction line in a dated notice. The readable text mentions a telephone line and parental instruction phrase, implying a household or shop notice. No clear event or entities beyond the contact cue are present.

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