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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1920
Page
1
Schools in the city and county shut for Christmas vacation. Classes paused Wednesday and will resume January 3. Christmas programs and music readings were held, with teachers and students preparing to travel for the holidays.
A mix of names and addresses shows Mrs. Molle Uariwiikit and Mrs. boot Macedalu hosting visitors. Detroit resident Mr. Audrey Peepie is noted for discussing vacations with local hosts James Keeple and Laman Gold travels link Indianapolis connections.
The article notes Christmas visits by residents such as Shelby from Warren County to Madison County and mentions Dr. Shey advancing the Farmers Federation in Indiana with over 60 percent county organization. It also records holiday dinners with the Denell and Murphy families and Indianapolis visitors, plus Blazing Star Lodge F and A M electing officers James James as Worshipful Master and Charles Riche Jr. as Senior Warden for the new year.
Watkins Co offers auto and team cap owners a chance to sell its products to farmers. The company claims twenty million users and invites readers to write for territory information from Dept. 1M Winona Minnesota. Adv. Dec. 6 11 18 24.
A heavy Friday with busy Christmas shopping carried into Saturday as stores closed Christmas Day. Post office activity peaked but overall mail handled delays rose. carriers maintained routes to reduce holiday congestion. Grocery and dry goods firms reported strong sales while barber shops and other services closed early or suspended.
The Senate weighs the soldier aid legislation in the same form as the prior House passage. Secretary Houston briefs the Senate Finance Committee on the bill’s estimated cost of about two and three quarter billions of dollars to the government.
A protest arises against the ban on hair tonics bay rum perfumed waters and toilet items for inmates at Sing Sing prison. Activists condemn the policy as barbarous depriving convicts of small luxuries of life.
Wealthy dairyman notes cows calmer when phonograph plays Rock of Ages during milking. He jokes about singing The Ok? Gaken Bucket as a lighter alternative.
Schools report higher attendance across districts and colleges. Officials say expanding access to education strengthens knowledge culture and supports long term national progress.
The article notes that American women spent 750 million dollars last year on paint and powder and argues that those who have seen them without makeup would agree the expense was justified.
A mother questions her daughter Violet about prayer and the girl explains she wants Annie nearby while saying her prayers because she prayed for dessert and received bread pudding last night. The piece reflects a light, domestic humor tone from American Legion Weekly.
The Welsh gingers under the St Luke's Brotherhood perform at the Dream on December 28. Admission is 50e with 25c extra for reserved seats. ads reserved at 54 D 22.
Weather hampered the Sunday School union drive four Sundays, but overall eight weeks show attendance up 388 percent over pre drive and 135 more than the September average. St Luke’s Reformers saw a 1200 gain and several churches posted notable increases despite weather and rally limits.
Miss Ruth Hopkins and Way ne Esten of Martin Tennessee were united in marriage at the Presbyterian Manse at seven Christmas evening. Rev O L Black officiated with attendants Cor vis Hopkins and Edward Fischer. They stayed at the Seelbach Hotel and returned to Martin the next day.
A Christmas reunion at Mr. and Mrs. W E Ogden mechan ic street featured many relatives from across states. Harold Barrett longtime city resident and church elder died after a long illness preceding the gathering. Funeral services are set for Tuesday afternoon.
Mr Isaac Stout of Bethlehem visits his daughter Mrs Amy Pluckleberry. Mr and Mrs George Clow and daughter of Dayton Ohio stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Isaac Perry. Mr Buford Ogden and Miss Emma Brink return to Indianapolis after visiting Mr and Mrs W E Ogden. Mrs Ralph Charles returns from a visit to her parents Mr and Mrs J W Campbell of Columbus.
Miss Ada Trent of Lawrenceburg Kentucky visits Miss Bertha Williams for the holidays. The Presbyterian Sunday School collected funds for Armenia yesterday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Liston of Chicago and Mr. James Liston of Lexington, Kentucky, were guests of their mother Mrs. Elnora Liston. Mass Catherine Latham of Lexington, Kentucky, also visited Mrs. Liston during December 27 28 29.
Paul Winter of Cincinnati was a weekend guest of his parents Rev. D. A. Winter and Mrs Winter, sharing time with family during the stay.
Mr B F Spees, an employee at the Government Depot, has departed to reside permanently in Washington City.
Mr and Mrs Leslie String hosted a Christmas day family dinner at their Duncan Ave home. Attending were William Forbes and daughter Miss Mabel Forbes of Louisville, Mrs Mary Reed, Miss Anna McCune, Mr and Mrs Leslie String, Miss Edna String, Miss Ruth String, Mr Hirsket Ferguson, and Mr Wilbur String.
Mr Field Snodgrass of New Arany spent the weekend with Miss Mayme and Nan Burke.
Why worry when you can choose from a stock of special baskets and cases at the Chocolate Shop. Fancy Baskets Boxes Laquer Jewel Cases Glove and Handkerchief Baskets filled with high grade candy and candy and soda fountain at 414 Spring Street.
The body of Alee LeClare of Chicago was brought for burial and laid to rest at Eastern Cemetery after a service at Coots Chapel at 2 30 PM officiated by Rev. J T Seal. Pallbearers included James Maria John Coll Charles Cash Dr Rose Claude Myers and Charles Rose. Survivors included sister Mrs Margaret Scarry brother Charles LeClare and cousin Michael Wood who attended with Mr and Mrs Tom LeClare before returning to Chicago.
The Electric Shop advertises a wide range of electrical goods and services. It highlights batteries, electric irons, sweepers, washing machines, and lighting to illuminate homes at all times.
The War Department document lists three Clark County soldiers as recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross for heroism in France during World War I. Mike O’Neal of Jeffersonville, George Riggle of Charlestown, and Herman J. Siebel of Sellersburg are honored for courageous actions near Jarges and near Aliicourt, with 242 prisoners captured. Christmas cheer fills Jeffersonville as Santa visits and local shops report a busy holiday season.
Mrs. Michael Schlosser will entertain the Adelphians at her mother’s home this afternoon. Mrs. W. J. Moer hosts the Kappas’ Halloween party with Miss Grace bias. The Begush Club meets with Mayme and Nan Burke tonight.
The Mason Memorial Sunda social program includes a school entertainment and a Welsh Concert Company at Dream Theatre under St. Luke's Brotherhood. Py Kattes hosts a meeting with Mrs Otto Kaller, the Rainbow Club plans a Castle Hall dance, and Noia Bene Club meetings are scheduled.
Storton Memorial Epworth League held a social at Mrs Ruth Ogden home tonight. St Lukes Missionary Society gathers with Mrs Carl Gallerine for a meeting this afternoon.
Meeting notices indicate the Presbyterian gathering at Morton Memorial Aid Society this afternoon followed by a Boy Scouts session at Wall Street Church tonight and D of R Lodge meeting at Pfau Hall this evening.
St Lukes Brotherhood holds a watch night meeting and social at Morton Memorial Church. Catholic Men's Federation hosts a social at St Augustine’s Auditorium.
The Rev. J T Scull and Mrs Scull will receive visitors Saturday from 3 to 5 in the afternoon and from 7 to 9 at night at Park Church for a prayer service and fellowship.
Miss Alma Ruddell and Mr J W Kuehn of Indianapolis were married by Rev J C McComas at his home on Friday evening at 6 30 attended by Miss Lillie Heppard and Earl McComas. The couple spent the night at the groom's mother's home in New Albany and left this morning for Indianapolis where they will reside.
The Welsh Concert Company performs at the Dream on December 28 with advance sale advertised. Includes price code 54 D 22-3% -24 and notes local box office details for tickets.
Mr and Mrs Charles Clark hosted a family dinner on Christ May Day at their Port Wake ton home. Guests included Mrs Richard Clegg of Dainsville, Mr and Mrs James Slege, Frank Clegg, Mr and Mrs Emil Ette and daughter Mary, Mrs Mary Copeland and son James, Mrs Bertha Gutermuth and three children, Mrs Malinda Clark, Miss Mary Clark, Miss Gladys Clark and Mr John Clark.
Coots Bree and Gill advertise city and farm property near Clark County State Bank in Indiana and Kentucky. They promise high returns and urge investors to act now, claiming a strong market for farm and allied properties.
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