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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1921
Page
1
A disruptive incident at a Bourne & Berd storefront in Louisville involves a young man lifting a display case containing fifteen vessels and merchandise. He fled after the showcase was partially opened, with bystanders reporting a scene of confusion and cries.
A grand jury session adjourned after tentative rulings on November 24, with six cases set for trial. One defendant faced felony charges including burglary and larceny. The period saw pressures from community programs and a focus on athletics and Christian offerings at local schools, with ongoing debate over program offerings and discipline.
The new Ush Bargain Store has opened in the former Maotk location. It reports strong customer flow this season and offers reasonable prices on goods. Managers invite inquiries and visitor tours to view products.
Effective January 1 1922 Mr Swartz owner publisher of the Jeffersonville Star sells the newspapers intangible assets including subscription list advertising contracts paper name and goodwill to Mr Voigt owner of the Evening News Clark County Journal The Star subscription list will be merged with the News and Journal Swartz retains the Jeffersonville Printing Company plant and will continue the job printing business to produce high quality printing.
Robert Travis of Bethlehem died after learning by telegraph that his mother-in-law Elizabeth Turner 68 wife of Joseph Turner had died unexpectedly. Turner daughter of Howard McIntyre and native of Bethlehem Township survived by six daughters and four sons, two sisters and two brothers. She was a Christian Church member. Davis returned home last night.
Mr and Mrs William Ries of Cincinnati visit her parents Mr and Mrs W F Davis of Louisville and friends in Jeffersonville. The wife formerly Mrs George Hicks of this city brings Eleanor and Clifton Hicks to celebrate Christmas with relatives.
Miss Clara Burald of Indianapolis will be the guest of her sister Miss Anna T Burald of this city during the holidays.
Miss Gora Place of Port Fulton is on the sick list. The item notes her status among local notices with a brief update suitable for the community page.
A stream of holiday travel and visitors fills the town as relatives arrive from Indianapolis Cincinnati Lawrenceburg and Kenosha. Families in Lexington Onargan Bloomfield and Chisago welcome relatives including Mrs Mary Sullivan Mr Warren Allen Mrs H S Evans and Miss Ada Trent for Christmas week.
The Star notes widespread outside interest in Jeffersonville driven by the Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company and Piggly Wiggly expansion, Pennsy yard growth, and possible B and O reconnections. River trade, shipyards, and new terminals are anticipated to boost population and industry as the city eyes a banner expansion year.
Mrs. Howard Cheney of Pinewood hosts a 5 o clock dinner on Friday with guests Mr. and Mrs. Milliard Hume Ruth Evelyn Katherine Hume and Rachel Sirrey Alberta Hume plus Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cheney and family Harold Gallrein Fra Lee Van Zandt and others. On Saturday the group travels to North Vernon to spend Christmas with relatives. A family reunion is planned at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Eberts on Sunday with eighteen expected.
The Rainbow Club hosted a festive gathering at Misses Helen and Merna Morris residence on East Maple Street. Guests from New Albany and Louisville attended a two course lunch with dancing and Xmas gift exchanges, with Nellie Peters absent due to illness.
The influential editor Henry Watterson died early today at the Seminole Hotel in Florala Florida. He was 81 and died peacefully. Watterson began as a notable Washington newspaper man before the Civil War and his last assignment was to share political opinions for the Louisville Times.
Evan Williams of the Christian Endeavor spoke at the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening. Rev. Black led the opening prayer and Mrs. Wilmer Fox sang, with a solo by Ella Mildred Clark followed by an address by Mr. Wilcame.
A Junior High School program honoring the season featured a music orchestra and scripture reading. It included a Christmas poem by David Ryan, a school song, stories by Alfred Prau and Margaret Hawes, readings by Dorothy Rodgers and Mildred Maloney, a Christmas story by Herman Fuehter, and remarks by Principal Dee.
The marriage business heats up with the holidays as eight couples were married yesterday by justices. The city plans Christmas morning service access with early rides at 1 45 o clock. Clerk Lee Larcaster notes £175 horse licenses issued this year.
The Junior High beat the High School Midgets 14 to 8 with strong teamwork. Akers led the Juniors scoring four points while Rost Stewart Smith and others added points. the feature game showcased J. H. and Akers as key players.
Mes Veasy Grazies returns home for the holidays from Sycamore Illinois where she teaches.
Afternoon gatherings include Morton Memorial Aids group meeting on Chestnut Street and the Chestnut Street Parent-Teacher Association session. Mrs Leatherman hosts Philathes Class of Morton Memorial hosted by Miss Katherine Childs with a musical club.
Friday Morton Memorial Sunday School presents a Christmas cantata for worshipers. Presbyterian Sunday School plans a Christmas entertainment night. Eastern Star hosts a Christmas party at the 49 Masonic Hall featuring J. T. with Miss Virgin’a Clesy during the evening.
Still going south the auto and Ford parties move south through the city by ferry but face rough travel ahead to Florida as roads are bare, muddy, and difficult to navigate.
George Hess of 930 East Maple Street reports ripe strawberries on December 22. The berries bloomed late in November and have ripened without the expected chill, a rare occurrence for this season in Jeffersonville where winter resorts are mentioned.
A Saturday Christmas party hosted by the Christian Endeavor group at the Presbyterian Church. Attendees gather for seasonal fellowship with may include music and refreshments.
Mrs William Prinz will entertain at a Christmas Day family dinner. The event centers on a close family gathering with plans for holiday food and companionship.
Police Commissioners P. W Hardin Matthew Dolan and Capt M P Mitchell will meet on January 3 and will probably appoint patrolmen. The incoming chief John Cole will be secretary of the Board. The Board expects to meet monthly to transact business.
Joseph Graninger Sr named Administrator of the Latra A. Smith estate in Clark County Indiana. The estate is described as probably solvent. Advertisements run December 8 15 22.
Jeffersonville residents report rapid relief from weak watery red eyes after using Lavoptik eye wash with camphor hydras tis and witch hazel. One small bottle supposedly aids any case of weak strained or sore eyes. Aluminum eye cup free with purchase at The Citizens Drug Store.
The White Gift Service at Wall Street Church invites all to Sunday morning at 2 o'clock for gifts of money clothing and food. A Christmas sermon and music follow in the evening with the Epworth League service at 6 30 led by Rev T. Seull.
The Eastern Star hosted about 100 children at Holt Masonic Home on Wednesday evening. The Masonic Band played music and refreshments were served as the house was adorned with Christmas decorations for a festive, enjoyable event.
The St. Ann's Auxiliary Knights of At John elected officers led by Rev. Odette Auer as spiritual advisor and Anna FE. Miller as presider. Also elected were Anna Hartlage past presider Agnes Wurfel first vice president Elizabeth Braun second vice president Theresa Wil linger recording secretary Mark L. Zaun financial secretary Emma Biesel messenger Mary Hendricks sentinel and Mary K. G. Braun guard.
The sewing club presents a bazaar today and tomorrow at Frank Rose's coal office. Members include Misses Bessie White Avis Berry Josephine Martha McKee Vivian Dorothy Wilson and Flossie Eaken. They offer articles made by the members and invite friends to buy.
The St Augustine's Christmas program lists Silent Night and O Holy Night sung by the choir with Miss S Allison Miller organist, Offertory Adeste Fideles by Miss Katherine Lyne, violin solo by Miss Mergaret Weisendanger, quiet 5 30 meal, eight o'clock mass with children's choir performing See the Star that Gleams on High and Silent Night, midnight mass repeated at 10 with Miss Lynch singing Salutaris.
At St Anthony s Catholic Church a midnight Mass will be rendered by Miss Marie Nahstoll with the organist and choir. Rehearsals have been held for the Mass in C. The usual Christmas Masses will be celebrated during the day.
The ferry operates a heavy schedule carrying passengers and vehicles to Louisville. Trips are crowded with cars and people, highlighting steady demand and robust maritime service.
The Aetna Life Insurance Company of Hartford files a complaint in Clark Circuit Court seeking to enforce a mortgage on Indiana real estate. Defendants Samuel Flora Viola S Mora Edgar Ward Mary E Ward and Minnie Doty Administratrix are named as necessary parties. They are urged to appear by the first day of the next term, February, or the case will proceed in their absence. The action is dated December 7, 1921, Jeffersonville Indiana.
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