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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1920
Page
1
Several Sunday schools and individuals contribute to Near East relief through church boards. The First Presbyterian Church sent 11243, Wall Street M.J. Church gave 88 plus 15 for local charities, Maple Street MBR raised 23, and Morton Memorial Sunday school plans a contribution.
Miss Margaret Lauder hosted former employees of the harness and leather department at the government depot in Midway Tuesday evening. A light lunch was served as guests gathered for social revelry, with attendees from Atlanta Louisville Jeffersonville and Indianapolis among others.
Indiana joins national effort to raise funds toward 35 600 000 needed to feed three and a half million starving children in central Europe. Governor elect Warren T Cray is chairman of the state advisory committee with Catehb Denny as state chairman. Eight major relief groups led by Herbert Hoover coordinate the effort including the American Relief Administration Friends Service Committee American Red Cross Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Knights of Columbus Y M C A and Y W C A.
The plan would not provide three meals daily but one meal for deprived children in 17 600 canteens hospitals and orphanages under Mr Hoover's organization. Ten dollars will feed a child until the next harvest.
A Sunday school program will be held at McCulloch Chapel on Thursday night featuring Christmas entertainment for the community.
The C. BR. Circle of Maple Street Church will meet with Mrs. Alfred Schwaninger tonight.
Mrs. V. M. Staton, who has been visiting her sister Miss Kate Veasey, left for Charleston West Virginia on Friday.
The ad announces a repair shop and garage at 124 East Maple Street opening January 3, 1921. It promises day and night service and prewar prices. REYNOTNS & CLASHMAN advertise December 30 and January 5.
The report notes fair skies tonight and warmer conditions for the youth portion ahead of a cloudy Friday with higher temperatures.
In Charlestown on December 29, Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Lutz marked 50 years of marriage. Mrs. Lutz, born Rhoda B. Gibson, is 70. Mr. Lutz turns 74 Saturday. They have two daughters and five sons including Burdette C. Lutz, a Jeffersonville lawyer, with many relatives in the area attending.
Mr and Mrs Robert Crandall marked their fifth anniversary with a gathering at 332 East Court Avenue. Prizes awarded in a progressive rock game went to Mrs Alonzo Benson and Mr Herbert Nachand. Guests included Dr and Mrs Hugh Edgington and multiple Crandall relatives with festive music and Christmas decor.
The habeas corpus case of Trives Willey Miksell against Sheriff Henry Dugan was dismissed in Clark Circuit Court due to the chief witness's absence. Miksell, indicted for murder in the Francis M Boyd case, sought release on bond.
The text notes famine begins with humans eating town cattle, reducing milk and fat supplies for people. It claims central Europe regions have only about 25 percent of normal malt supply and emphasizes white children rely on dairy, with relief efforts based on this.
Three and a half million children in Eastern and Central Europe lack alternatives beyond disaster between dow n and harvest. For months they have been admitted to U S feeding stations only when tragically under nourished and have received American medical aid only if death from disease seemed imminent.
The text describes America deciding whether 3,500,000 distressed charges should be turned away in January from 17,000 asylums and stations dependent on American support, implying a potential tragedy in history if aid is withheld.
Preston M. West of Charlestown Indiana resigned yesterday as Chief Deputy under Sheriff Henry Dugan. He will move to Charlestown to spend winter with his son in law Amos Coombs. Raymond Dugan was named as his successor. West previously worked in the thoroughbred racing field and was appointed Chief Deputy January 4, 1920.
Special to Star Detroit December 29 The Ford Motor Company will keep its Detroit plant shut beyond December 24 for the annual inventory and may not reopen until late next year. The shutdown is tied to a weak business mood and more than fifty thousand workers are affected by the layoff.
The Py Kottes held their Xmas meeting with Mrs Otto Kellar. Decorations and a Christmas tree held the gifts. 80 percent daily plus a dainty plate lunch were served. Members present included William Woodside Roy Frey Edna Sagabiel Margaret Poin dexter Egenia Glossbrenner and Mrs Otto Kellar of this city.
Mrs J F Willey hosted the Xmas gathering of the Nota Bene Club on Tuesday night. Members exchanged gifts from a basket decorated in Xmas colors and drew their presents. Mrs Charles Brashear won the contest prize and refreshments were served. Members present included Mesdames Weston Crocker Geo Dunham Frank Ellis Dallas Lawrence John Lutz Charles Rose Margaret Wilson Charles Brashear W J Morris and J F Willey guest Mrs Oscar Lacey.
The note promotes easy selection of valued gifts from the Chocolate Shop at 414 Spring Street. It highlights fancy baskets boxes lacquer jewel cases glove and handkerchief baskets filled with high grade candy as ideal presents.
Rooms for rent at 807 East Court advertised with telephone contact 1533. Includes a brief note Adv 56 Doe 27 28 29.
Mrs Charles Seibert entertained her Sunday school class of Maple Street Church on Tuesday afternoon. Present were Misses Mary Mayo Virginia Oliver Vivian Deizler Lucile Eich Doris Whitlow Leona Strauch Margaret Schwaninger Dorothy Seward and guest Elizabeth Sauer.
The report alleges John W. Carpin and Lula M. Bradley wed in Jeffersonville on October 5 1918 and Charles Keck married Lula Holland on September 30 1820. Keck says Lula left him with an automobile for Cincinnati. Curran believes he and his wife are not divorced and seeks a certified copy of the marriage.
The Calumet Club held its Xmas meeting yesterday at Mrs Roy Martin's home. Gifts were numbered and chosen by draw, music by a youth orchestra provided entertainment, followed by a plate lunch. Members present included Mesdames Grover Waisner John Lowery William Nachand Arthur Mead George Jones Rufus Rodgers John Rose Roy Martin. Guests were Mrs Ralph Bruner and Miss Grace Donohue.
Mr William Holmes now in Berkley California sent a Xmasecard and a picture of his home to friends. Miss Lillie Kriesie now in Fort Scott Omaha Nebraska visits her sister Mrs Edward Heubi of Midway.
Mr and Mrs Charles Ludwig have returned from visiting Mrs L C Fritch in Chicago, the sister of Mrs Ludwig.
Senator P C Knox traveled to Marion to confer with President elect Harding on the international program of the incoming administration. The visit sparked Capitol comment as factions weigh expected moves, with Knox previously linked to a Cabinet role though Charles F Hughes was later touted for Secretary of State.
The Rainbow Club hosted a dance at Castlehall in New Albany on Tuesday evening. Chaperones included Mrs F H Piers and A A Witel of New Albany, with many attendees from Falls City and surrounding towns.
The Indiana Public Utility Association will hold its January 13 meeting in Indianapolis the first statewide gathering with representation from all utility branches. Leaders like Charles L. Henry and Philip H. Gadsden will speak as the industry seeks public understanding of high prices and material shortages.
The Presbyterian and Morton Memorial Aid Societies meet this afternoon while the Boy Scouts of Wall Street Church gather tonight. D of R Lodge holds its meeting at Pfau's Hall this evening.
St. Lukes Brotherhood hosts watch night meeting and social evening. Morton Memorial Church holds a watch night event with social hour. Catholic Men Federation attends a social at St. Augustines Auditorium.
The Rev ET tuit and Mrs Scull will host a Saturday prayer and praise service at Park Chugeh with sessions from 3 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm for attendees.
The Star prints the State Tax Commissioners of Indiana report to the 72nd General Assembly. It notes the Johnson Home Rule Bill limited the board’s powers over tax lines and bonds from 1921, cites expected 1921 tax collections, and discusses horizontal raises as a long-standing legal concept. The report highlights that taxation now treats property equally before the law and includes a 1918‑1920 statistics table with 1926 levy projections under 1918 valuations.
An old style real estate notice mentions Devis Bros and Gill opposing Gack County State Bank with a focus on city and farm properties. The fragment hints at a preferred time to act and fees for both parties, implying market activity.
Mrs John Schwaller and Miss Edna McDonald were entertained at supper by Mr and Mrs Edward Markus of Cherokee Road Louisville.
Mr. Chas. Vawter returned from visiting his parents in Tipton Indiana. Dance event details note Elk Club at the Armory on New Year’s Eve as a social gathering.
Mrs Jessie Young and her daughter Miss Forest Lee Young have returned from Sullivan Indiana, marking a family visit noted in local society circles.
The missionary society of St Luke's Church held an interest group meeting led by Minnie Naete with Gretlesn Wernschdag in attendance.
A brief notice announces a Christmas Club savings plan at Clark County State Bank with a call for people to join before year end and deposit a sizable sum.
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