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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1920
Page
1
The article notes a jubilant New Year's Eve night at the armory with many stores staying open late. It mentions preparations for holiday shopping, extended hours through Friday, and carriers facing altered schedules during the period.
Local paper reports Apollo Cadets defeat Outsville 45 to 25 in a vein vein contest with Bowser, Howard, Myers and Dunn starring for Apollo. The game features intense defense and fast breaks as Ridley and Volet produce standout plays amid a tense overtime.
A garbled note reports Todianapelis and John McCoire of Anderson discussing politics and a statement by a representative of the International News Sept Vice on the speakership. The text repeats the Palm Garden dining line and hints at a government stance and clarity on the issue.
Police found two crude bombs in Quaker City taxi cabs placed in two city zones. One blast near the theater district by the Jellovae Steatford hotel disturbed hotel guests, Art Club members, Union League patrons, and theatergoers. The other explosion occurred near the Noe Philadelphia station. no injuries reported.
Klub Balanders and Sts Tarkes Brotherhood schedule a night meeting at Merfar Memorial Church while Catholic Men’s Federation hosts a social at St Augustine’s Ardiferius. Why Worry-Weben suggests choosing a gift from stock of fancy baskets and laquer jewel cases filled with candy at the Chocolate Shop. 414 Spring Street Candy and Soda Fountain. Indiana forecast: fair tonight and warmer for youth. cloudy Friday.
St Bernard Lamp Coal 38.50 Western Kentucky Lamp 8.50 Faster Kentucky Lamp 11.00 St Bernard Mining Co. phone 777 Adv. 59 Dec 31 The Fleetric Show promotes china electric products and full electric services. Batteries and electric washing machines advertised with lines about lighting homes.
The First National Bank declares 8 percent annual on 150 500 capital after moving to a new 90 000 building. Citizens Trust Company pays 5 percent regular plus 4 percent extra totaling 9 percent for the year on 100 000. Clark County State Bank declares 4 percent semiannual on 50 000 capital, totaling 3 percent for the year. All add to their undivided profits. likely their best year yet.
Senator Borah warned of action next Monday to limit federal expense for guarding inaccurately. He backs a ten dollar cap for automobile hire. President Wilson vetoed the Clayton act provisions delaying railroad divestment for a year. Secretary Wilson called Wartens recall and Russia’s contract terminations brutal. he ordered immigration to arrange passage for Martens and companions.
Readers are urged to subscribe to the Star to access daily children’s stories and columns appearing in the paper, offering wholesome content for families.
Workers needed in the Harness and Textile branch at the Jeffersonville Depot Quartermaster Corps. Fifty experienced sewing machine operators are required. applicants should report to the pedestrian entrance of the Depot.
A kitchen advisory invites homemakers to plan a satisfying New Year dinner. It offers a practical approach for feeding guests and keeping dining simple and appealing while managing a busy household routine.
The Star announces no issue on New Year’s Day and will offer its employees a full holiday. Beginning Monday’s issue the Star 1921 will feature many new features and changes. The publishers thank readers for support and wish a Happy New Year.
Sheriff Rod Rogers of Starke County pursues Earl Wilf, a LaPorte County farmer boy, suspected member of the gang that robbed Culver's bank and wounded two citizens in a gun battle. Wilf is the only one who escaped.
Watch parties are set tonight at St. Luke's Church and Morton Memorial M EF Church with services running to midnight. St. Luke's offers music entertainment and refreshments from 8 p.m.. Morton Memorial begins at 9 p.m. Social hours and light fare will be provided. Some churches opt out due to Sunday proximity and next week’s union prayer services.
Mr. Sutheyv Po Lwen of Dayton Ohio returned home after spending a week visiting his mother Mrs. Gertrude P Lyon.
Mr. and Mrs. W H Briggs hosted a 6 o clock dinner Thursday evening for Mr. Sidney P Lyon of Dayton Ohio. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Tom A Baker and Mrs. Frances Baker of New Albany and Mrs. Gertrude P Lyon and Miss Mary Lyon of this city.
Albert Brown sues the Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company in Clark Circuit Court for 5000 damages claiming a 1920 incident left his left foot crushed while installing a 300 pound switchstand. The case cites instruction by Thomas Connor and a handcar operation.
The Star today runs a special feature series titled Holding a Husband. It highlights marital topics aimed at readers of all ages and includes engaging guidance for wives and households.
Cleveland jury in the William H. McCannon murder case reported a deadlock after nearly twenty eight hours of deliberation with ballots ranging from acquittal to conviction. Judge Maurice Bernon planned to lock the jury in at 1 am if no verdict emerged as rumors circulated about the jurors' divide. The article then describes Knights of the Uniform Rank Pythias and urges attendance at an open meeting at the armory on January 6 featuring a program and musical entertainment.
The notice cites St Bernard Mining Co offering lump coal including eastern Kentucky lump at 8.5 and 5311.00 figures with contact via phone 77. The fragment references terminal dates and prices, indicating a commercial pricing notice for coal by the St Bernard firm.
About one hundred prayer meetings are scheduled for next week by members of the Wall Street Methodist church with around twenty planned for each evening. Large placards will be posted on home fronts where meetings occur. Printing of the cards was finished Thursday. These services precede a series of evangelist meetings starting next week and running through the month, organized by church leaders as five neighborhood groups.
Mrs. George Woehrle, a resident beyond Walnut Kids Cemetery, fell Tuesday morning and broke her right arm near the wrist.
Shareholders of the Citizer Trust Company in Jeffersonville Indiana are called to a meeting at the office on Tuesday January 11 1921 from 10 to 12 for electing ten directors to serve the ensuing year and until successors are elected and qualified Signed v F Poindexter Secretary Adv 5S Dec 31 Jan 3.
Appeals were filed this morning by counsel for the three contestants in the election contest cases that were decided in favor of the defendants in the hearing before the Board of Commissioners.
Port Fulton Bible School launches a Cradle Roll department this Sunday with 47 names listed for the program. Miss Mary Watt will oversee the new department.
Bible school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 pm Morning Subject The Man With a Workable Plan Evening The Source of Moral Courage
The Rev JL Scull and Mrs Scull will lead a sunrise service with praise at Park Church. A reception follows Saturday from 3 to 5 pm and an evening session from 7 to 9 pm.
The O F J B met Wednesday night with Miss Margaret Kenny. Music and dancing filled the evening as members discussed plans for the New Year party and refreshments were served. Attending were Misses Viola Resch Myrtle Resch Mary Heckel Iva Smith Edith Leap Margaret Kenny Emma Kenny and Horace Himmel.
Annette Miriam Thees, four weeks old and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Thees, died at 1 30 yesterday afternoon after a short illness of pneumonia. The funeral is set for 3 o clock today at Mrs. Cora Denzler's home with Rev. Samuel Reid leading. Interment will follow at Walnut Ridge Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs John Howell and their family departed this morning for Dayton Ohio following a visit with his mother Mrs C W Blanche of Pearl Street.
An OCR fragment lists Mr and Mrs W TF Tadman along with Vana Sow Ponalo Miss and Rosmafhar Vics G W Blanche and Mr Planche in a social reference. no clear event or venue is stated.
A local notice invites residents to join a Christmas Club at Clark County State Bank with a substantial fund accumulation and a welcoming message for all interested savers. The ad lists Ady as a contact and mentions upcoming holiday timing.
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