14 Feb 1921
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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1921
Page
1
A fragmented report notes a meeting of the Mimutors or Monistesial Association with discussions at the National Bans about school guarantees and services. It mentions plans for joint services and upcoming events linked to local churches and theaters with several dates and names obscured.
Attendees at the i. of P. Armory witnessed a strong contest between the Pythians and the Jefferson Post American Legion Ville. The game featured a four point lead by the Legion much of the match, with a late surge and a final one point win for the Legion. Injuries and absences affected lineups, yet floor work remained solid and the crowd showed keen interest for the next meeting.
Miss Sue White, research chairman of the National Woman's party, undertakes the first complete survey of laws impacting the legal status of women across the states.
The Commercial Club outlines its annual banquet at St Luke's Hall with speakers and music. A food course and toasts are planned, inviting Jeffersonville residents to attend and support community welfare.
Fragmentary medical advertisement claims a remedy named Hilanungen Wheel removes catarrhal mucus and aids various stomach liver and intestinal ailments. It mentions a preparation by Ben Doolittle and druggists offering one dose with money back guarantee.
Mrs Jennie Mosier of 753 East Chastnut Street reported a purse snatching Saturday night on East Chastnut Street between Meces Avenue and Me- Chanig Street. The bag contained two sixpence and loose change. A negro suspect stepped from a panaflex sign nearby.
Fragmentary text shows an item sale notice with unclear names and uncertain dates. Readable parts mention a sale action and a local official but lack concrete details to identify the event or participants.
The Scout Geonet meets at Wall Street M. E. church tonight and is presented with a ring. A Poor Alley Birthday party for Mr. Chas. Jones Saturday night featured refreshments and a large attendance including Mr. and Mrs. N. E. B. Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Paneburn, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Jones, Mrs. Jos. Sanford, Mrs. Louis Resclar, Mrs. Sam Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Fd. Kooncie, Miss Nolin Morris, Maude Bollinger, Gladys and Eaith Priest, Bertha Lacher, and Mr. George Chapman.
Tomorrow's notice indicates a planned reduction affecting roughly 20 percent of the Government Depot workforce. The move likely reshapes staffing and operations at the facility.
A Chinese silent guest supper for famine relief in China will be held Thursday evening at Well Street Church. The menu features Chinese dishes with American accoutrements and a musical program. Price is a free will offering. supper served from 6 to 8.
By invitation C. W. Baylor addressed the Live Wire class at St. Luke’s, with a clear Sunday morning message. The class plans to invite him again to repeat his visit and give another talk.
Homer Keigwin and Albert Worthington, known for a successful popcorn business, launch a new corn crisps manufacturing venture to expand theirfood production interests.
Report says drilling details are guarded by the company managers and a deep test may take weeks. Observers speculate the well could be 500 feet down by now, while company members maintain quiet during progress.
The Therteenth Club met with Mrs Sol Groher on Thursday night. A two course lunch was served as members dressed as school children. Contests dancing and music featured the evening with attendees from Jeffersonville and New Albany.
The Rainbow Clad will meet Miss Mareva Weaver of Louisville on Saturday. Mrs. Jacob Schwaninger is ill at her home on East Chestnut Street.
Mrs C J McLeod is described as the attractive wife of Representative C J McLeod of Michigan, noted as the youngest member of the house of representatives.
The Parcel Post sale held by the Maple Street Ladies Aid society Friday night was enjoyable and successful. A handkerchief sent by Mrs. Woodrow Wilson was bought by Mr. Carl Leppert.
Local Elks traveled to New Albany to play Louisville Saturday night and were defeated 10 to 2. The game featured fierce defense and standout play by Hebrews, with tense moments as fans expected a comeback before the end.
Mrs Veronica Berkenmeyer 61 of Port Fulton died Friday at St Joseph Hospital after treatment. Wife of George Berkenmeyer she leaves six children including Joseph Martin George Mary Stemler Gertrude Price and Rosie. Funeral Monday at 9 from St Anthony's Catholic Church with interment in Catholic Cemetery.
Charles Anderson Sr of East Court Avenue is recovering well from a broken hip suffered weeks ago. He is said to be doing remarkably well given the fracture and current condition.
The Junior Order plans an initiation into the side degree of Orientals with a large class expected. The event will take place February 25 at the hall located at Market and Spring Streets.
Curtis Ballard gains strong support from friends as he campaigns for the Second Ward council position. Community members rally behind his bid, emphasizing local ties and public service.
Mrs Robert Bovee, summoned to Detroit by the death of her sister Mrs Philip Graden, has returned home.
James E and Clyde Howard sue Laura Jean Howard and others in Clark Circuit Court to void the will of Mrs Laura E Howard executed December 30 1918 claiming undue influence. Mrs Howard widow of Capt Edmunds J Howard died December 22 1919 leaving 25000 in personal property and 20000 in real estate to grandchildren. Plaintiffs allege her two sons and other heirs were influenced in the will's execution.
The Maple Street M. I. church Ladies Aid Society held a Friday sale that raised about $60, selling around 300 handkerchiefs from across the country. Mrs. Bertha Seibert’s Sunday school class organized a tied in handkerchief fair with a signature card from Mrs. Woodrow Wilson selling for $1.50. A crowd attended with light refreshments and a social evening.
Miss Lorna Miriam Scull entertained the Kings Herald society of Wall Street M. E. church on Friday evening with a Valentine party. The decorated room featured red hearts. Children played games and drew fortunes from a heart shaped pie as Harold Anson and Harold Levengood won prizes. Refreshments served to forty-one children.
A H Humphries, a well known storekeeper, is seriously ill from araemic poisoning. He was suddenly stricken while at work around his store.
William H. Richardson and family relocate from Rosedale to the Meyer place near Blackiston's Mill. Randall Shannon and family move into the Richardson residence, owned by Shannon.
Mrs. N A Gibson visited Seymour on Thursday to spend time with relatives and attend family gatherings.
A large crowd watched Jeff High School face North Vernon Hieza on Friday night. O’Neil and Royce starred for Jeff with Kennedy and Baker contributing. Myers played through a shoulder issue. Final score 23 for Vernon 5 for High School. lineup listed and next at Louisville Male High School Armory Tuesday night.
Mr and Mrs Rebert Tafline and family who had been with the father Mr Jack Phipps since the death of his wife have gone back to their own home to reside.
Mrs Caroline Jacks of Harrison Avenue has traveled to Defra Michigan to visit her sister Mrs Covey.
The Clark County treasurer Otis B. Fifer announces a public sale of highway improvement bonds on February 10 at 10 A M in Jeffersonville. The issue funds instruction and improvements in Utica township with 3786.0 bonds dated January 3 1921 each. Bonds bear 4.5 percent interest payable semi annually through May and November, maturity May 15 1932. Bid rights reserved to reject all bids.
The funeral took place this morning from St Anthony's Catholic church and the remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery.
Ezekiel Gorman and Ray Thomas filed bond in the amount of 1.50 to construct the Sturgeon road in Monroe township. The route runs from John Reed's corner past Willows Chapel to Pomona Chapel and along the boundary with Wood township.
John T Carr was chosen to represent the Tenth district at the Dairymen's convention in Indiana and to participate in conferences with the Farmers Federation. He serves on a three member committee monitoring legislative proceedings.
Mr. Alfred Schwaninger, who was briefly transferred to St. Louis, arrived home Sunday.
A Friday report states Lieut Wooo faipestall was fined on a provocation charge. He was not intoxicated, according to the Star.
A reported criminal case centers on Wirt Wothary Weliner and accomplices Marshall Yates and Clifton Decoreer. Creamer allegedly used a check trick in Sheihwille to obtain funds, was detained, then recaptured Saturday afternoon. He faces a lengthy sentence for prior offenses.
The colored people of Clavsburg form a Go-cnerative grocery association and plan to erect and equip a building. They have filed bonds with officers including Fook Pei president bonded at 8000. Charles Bevant treasurer bonded at 3000. J Wy Wosdtend secretary bonded at 3060.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a commission government dispute and officials such as a secretary and sheriff. The readable parts reference a council matter, political tensions, and unspecified actions taken by authorities amid confusion and partial names.
Small Pierre listing offers furnished rooms with light housekeeping and includes a contact phone number 26.
A garbled local note references Utica and police activity on a February Friday. It mentions a person named B. Fifer and a place near the Siaers pond, but many words are unreadable, leaving a fragmentary report on a town incident or arrest.
The readable fragment mentions a Wool packet and a church address at Westay, with unclear further details. No identifiable people, organizations, or dates are confirmed in the legible text.
Miss Beatrice Ruckner is undergoing an operation for appendicitis at Norton Infirmary. She is reported as doing well and resting under medical care.
Miss Mamie Langston of Fourth Street is reported ill with grippe and rheumatism. No further details provided.
Mrs. F E Jackson who underwent an operation at Norton Infirmary is recovering as well as can be expected.
Mrs Fannie Atkinson of Philadelphia returned home Sunday after weeks as guest of Mrs R Lewis and family on Ohio Avenue activities.
Mr Waller Richardson and his family have moved into a residence on 4th street that is owned by Mr Morris Cohen. The transfer places the family in a home previously occupied by an unnamed borrower. No further details on dates or terms are provided.
The Red and Blues contest for Friendship Club membership ends tomorrow. Blues lead with 67 new members to Reds 65, 30 still uncounted. Losers pay for the Wall Street Church banquet Tuesday evening.
John A Stemler of 409 Spring Street is laid up with an attack of rheumatism.
Mrs Edith Williams of Taylorsville Kentucky visits her father Mr Courtney Snyder on Utica Pike.
Frohman Coots of Falls City Ferry Company reports the water is too low at St Louis to bring the Christie into the docks. If a rise does not occur soon, the boat will be moved to Paducah for necessary work.
A clipped exchange on Snring Street notes dull business tones as two men discuss banking and commerce amid a wandering conversation. The snippet hints at local street chatter about daily economic life.
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