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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1920

Page

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Prophecy and market plan linked to Plymouth anniversary

A 1820 prophecy by Daniel Webster echoes in a Plymouth Rock observance with a California governor and Massachusetts officials. The event touches on a new Indiana Marketing Service plan to coordinate farmer sales, with five organizations forming a central body to buy and sell farm products and seed.

Mass Daniel Webster Wes Fulfier Calwin Coatitee Felenhone Stepuagns Webster Jardine Plymouth Toadee Clark Endiana J. F. Leavitt Vernon Tio Ile

Concert at Stl Church Supports Fort Wayne Orphans Home

The Stl church program under Mr William J Borcherrding drew church members and friends for a Sunday school audience. Special stage settings and unflagging effort by performers earned praise and funds, with proceeds sent to the Fort Wayne orphans home to aid building a baby cottage for the Hefarme church.

Che Entertainment Directooncoaf William J. Borcherrding Assem Ny Suruday Sehooh Enios Proeran Eich Seere Merch Fort Wayne Hefarme Church

Board Backs Lentz Amid Contested County Seat Race

Samuel Lentz Democrat was declared the winner by a narrow margin in the First District county commissioner race after a recount in Jeffersonville during the Marion S Bennett contest. The board adjourned to December 98 as motions regarding other contests were overruled. Funeral services were held in Oldham county for Mrs Campbell 33 who died at Fern Clift Hotel with survivors including her husband Homer Campbell seven children a sister and a brother.

Jeffersonville Marion S. Bennett Lentz Lenz Wtta Fa Gosat Samuel Isler Otis B. Fifer Oscap Johnson James W. Fortune Campbell Fern Clift Hotel Fern Grove Oldham County Erkarracks

Indiana Death Rate Increases Across State in 1920

Indiana records show 2,301 more deaths in the first eleven months of 1920 than in the same period of 1919, with 36,331 total deaths vs 34,030 last year. Pneumonia caused 3,671 deaths and influenza 2,449, reflecting a February epidemic rebound.

Indiana State Capitol Indiana H. M. Wright Wright Clark County

Death of Mrs Campbell Reported From Heart Disease

Deputy Coroner notes the death of Mrs. Campbell due to heart disease reported yesterday. The notice cites the passing and attributes it to heart failure pending further verification by local authorities.

Asai S. Coanbs Coranes Prannunes T3me Campbell

Appeal for American aid to save 3.5 million European children

The European Relief Council urges rapid U S contributions to feed and medically aid 3.5 million endangered children across Eastern and Central Europe. It argues aid now prevents larger tragedy next harvest, notes that for every dollar a matching two dollars come from governments and communities, and calls donations to Franklin K Lane at Guaranty Trust Co New York.

Faree Ailion Europe America Franklin K. Lane Guaranty Trust Co New York City

Christmas Holiday Notices and Local Ads Across Jeffersonville

Local notices describe families traveling for the holidays to St. Louis Perryville and Middletown while pupils Faith and Paul Royce prepare for time off near Madison Indiana. Other items include sale ads for a hobby horse folding go cart and Watkins Remedies promotions in Jeffersonville and a New Year dance at the Armory. Public schools close for holidays and resume January 3.

Faith Royce Paul Royce Madison Indiana Black Beauty Locust Street

Leep Motor Company Ad Promises 24/7 Vehicle Service

The Leep Motor Company offers day and night service for repairing all makes of automobiles. Vulcanizing tires tubes and accessories are provided. The ad urges frequent inspections as a big saving and promises the best service with modern equipment.

Leep Moter Leep Mo

Agnews Demorest Return to Chicago Home

Mr and Mrs Agnew Demorest have returned to their home in Chicago after their travels.

Mr. and Mrs. Agnew Demorest Chicago

Mr Herbert Fry Ill in Utica Township

Mr Herbert Fry of Utica Township is very ill and receiving medical care.

Herbert Fry Utica Township

Welsh gingers perform under St Luke’s Brotherhood at Dream

The Welsh gingers under St Luke's Brotherhood perform December 28 at the Dream venue. Admission is 50 cents with reserved seats 25 more. Adv 54 D 22 23 24. Miss Eleanor Ditchen returns to Cincinnati from visiting Mrs. Shaf er. Mr and Mrs C C Kennedy of Columbus Indiana arrive Friday to spend Christmas with Dr. David Peyton and Mrs Peyton.

Dow Jeanette Christine Chicago Dream Theater St. Luke’s Brotherhood the Dream Eleanor Ditchen Cleveland Shaf‘er Cincinnati C.C. Kennedy Columbus Ind David Peyton

Illness of Mr Buckley at East Maple Street Home

Mr Buckley is ill with pneumonia at the home of Mr Ralph Kirkwood on East Maple Street.

Mr. Buckley Ralph Kirkwood East Maple Street

Safety Razor Selection Guide Shows Quiet Confidence

The text promises careful guidance for choosing a safety razor and reassures the reader that explanations will accompany the display, aiming to please and ensure there are no mistakes.

State Chamber Leader Seeks Unity With Jeffersonville Business

Dr. N. W. King special representative of the Indiana State Chamber of Commerce visits Jeffersonville to align local business with state efforts. He outlines the chamber as a clearing house for Indiana business, praising its role in legislation, education, finance, and public services while urging Jeffersonville support and cooperation.

N. W. King Indiana State Chamer of Jeffersonvale Neicy State Chamber Indiana B. R. Inma Jeffersonville Chamber of Commerce Focal Chamber

Rainbow Xmas Party At East Maple Street Home

The Rainbow Club hosted a Christmas party at the home of Misses Merna and Peters Morris on East Maple Street. The house featured festive decorations and an electrically lit Christmas tree with a snow scene centerpiece. Gifts were exchanged from a grab bag and a plate lunch was served. attendees included Nellie Michel, Margaret Cassidy, Nellie Peters, Marguerite Patrick of New Albany, Mazola Cast eel, Mareva Weaver, Vera Von Allman of Louisville, Myrtle Aigner, Helen and Merna Morris.

Rainbow Club Eter Merna Morris Maple Street Nellie Michel Margaret Cassidy Nellie Peters Marguerite Patrick New Albany Mazola Casteel Mareva Weaver Vera von Allman Louisville Myrtle Aigner Helen

The Electric Shop Ad Text

An odd vintage ad copy touts The Electric Shop offering electric line goods and services including irons sweepers and lights with misspelled phrases and fragmented phrases. It promises round the clock service and supplies like replacement parts and batteries.

Ectrica Elervic

Welsh Concert Company Seats Reserved for Stemler Show

Reserve your seats now at John Stemler's for the Welsh Concert Company on December 28. Advance price 54 D 22- 283 -24.

John Stemler Welsh

Two Maryland brothers to spend Christmas with family

Burke Woit and Jack Schwaning will arrive Friday night from Annapolis Maryland to celebrate Christmas with their parents.

Burke Woit Jack Schwaninger Annapolis, Md

Woman Studies Invorge Problem

Miss Alice Hill of the Russell Sage Foundation visited Jeffersonville to study marriage records at the Courthouse. She described the foundation's divorce research and data collection on marriage practices and the factors behind illfated marriages.

Alice Hill New York City Russell Sage Foundation Jeffersonsvile Miss Hill Foundation Canaring Indiana Kentucky

Dream hosts Hear the Welsh Concert Company

The musical event of the season features Hear the Welsh Concert Company at the Dream on December 28. Advance tickets are available under code 54 D 22-83 24.

Welsh Concert Company

Death of Mrs Mary W Allen Reported in City

Mary W Allen widow of John W Allen died Monday night at 7 30 at her daughter's home, Mrs Frank Curran, in Chicago. She was 81 and had lived with her daughter for 12 years. Funeral services in Chicago today. body may not be brought here. She was kindly known to many relatives and friends and described as generous and devoted.

Ward Mary W. Allen John W. Allen Frank Curran Chicago Allen Ruile

Candies Displayed at Doherty's. delivery praised

Elmer's Candies and Gilbert's Candies are on display at Doherty's and deemed satisfactory. Delivery service is noted as reliable and fine.

Elmer Gilbert Doherty's

Tri Kappas Meet At Mrs Haas Home

The Tri Kappas held their regular meeting last night at the home of Mrs. Hops Haas. Members present included Misses Jennie Taggart Eugenia Glossbrenner Grace Indley Lora Burtt Letitia Perry Percy Poindexter Edith Ebarts Joretta Bamber Margaret Poindexter Amy Poindexter Dorothy Wilson Bertha May Elrod Marcella Col and Mesdames Chester Wilcoxson F W Davis and Hope Haas. They plan a 2 Christmas party Monday night at the home of Miss Grace Lindley.

Tri Kappas Hops Haas Jennie Taggart Eugenia Glossbrenner Grace Indley Lora Burtt Letitia Perry Percy Poindexter Edith Eberts Joretta Bamber Magaret Poindexter Amy Poindexter Dorothy Wilson Bertha May Elrod Marcella Col Mesdames Chester Wilcoxson F.W. Davis Hope Haas Tri Kappa

Serious operation for Mr Quincy Smith in Indiana

Mr Quincy Smith of Orleans Indiana underwent a very serious operation at St Anthony’s Hospital Tuesday morning for appendicitis and gall stones. He is reported to be doing very well. Mrs Smith remains with her parents Mr and Mrs Theo Jacobs while her husband is in the hospital.

Quincy Smith Orleans Indiana St. Anthony’s Hospital

Rosa Rapp Auxiliary Regrets Omission at Dream Theater

The Rosa Rapp Auxiliary of the American Legion apologizes for a programming error at the Dream Theater on December 20. It had announced Mr Geo troher would sing a Buckley composed song from Port Fulton but the number was omitted. The Auxiliary thanks the public for their generosity.

Rosa Rapp The American Legion Dream Theater Geotroher Kenneth Buckley Port Fulton

Williamses to Visit Scotsburg Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Ben Williams of Scotsburg will spend the week end with his parents Mr and Mrs B F Williams.

Mio Abe Geaften Cohurobus Briana Liggie Coase Ben Williams Scotsburg B. F. Williams

Fruit cake and plum pudding sale advert

All items for fruit cake and plum pudding offered by Allen Parnett Adver tising. Telephone 82.

Allen Parnett

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