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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1921

Page

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Urges Change in Statewide Pension System for Teachers

Lawmakers introduce Raffs bill proposing a state funded pension with biannual surveys to set levies. It plans a $70 annual benefit for teachers with forty years service, scales annual withdrawals, and transfers state public schools into a unified system. Estimated annual cost to taxpayers around $600,000.

Jepersonville Clark Vanity Senate Tis Oscar Raffs Wolfe Council of Legislativesopimittees Raifs Genera Svarem Ana Desth Ars Selina Porsons

Presbyterian missionary society elects officers

The society met Monday afternoon in a business session and annual election results were announced. New leadership includes Mrs L Black as President, Mrs J H Hutchison as Vice President, Mrs Sylvia French as Recording Secretary, Mrs Milfan Tenes as Treasurer, Mrs Thomas Melville as Custodian of Mabe Haven, and Mrs Allen Clark as Secretary of Literature. Mrs Thomas Melville was elected a delegate to the Presbytery meeting in North Vernon from March 31 to April 4.

The Presbyterian Missionary Society Eluiveh L. Black J. H. Hutchison Milfan Tenes Thos. Melville Mabe Haven Allen Clark Thomas Melville North Vernon

En Semble Club Meets at Court Avenue Home

The En Semble group held a meeting last night with Mrs. E FE Bell on Court Avenue. Attendees included Miss Fermina Teener Fannie Watts Lucy Her bert Clara Worrell Kate Veasey and Mesdames Frank Ellis Lena Seearce and E E Bell. The next meeting will host Miss Fannie Watts.

En Semble

Dime Day Collection Reaches $230.68 Total

The Dime Day drive for M A Tadies Home has accumulated a total of $230.68 so far. Volunteers and supporters contributed to the fundraiser, boosting the home’s finances for its programs and needs.

M/A Tadies

York Family Spends Sunday With Charlestown Pike Residents

Mr and Mrs Marvin York and children of this city and Rev F Caehran of Tovico He spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs David Schafer of the Charlestown Pike.

Marvin York City F. Caehran Tovico'He David Schafer Charlestown Pike

Wells at Avice OH Company site progress amid snow

Amid heavy snowfall drilling crews at the Avice OH Company well have worked for over a week and may have reached beyond 600 feet with plans to reach 2,500 feet if needed. Local abandoned wells nearby show gas flows at shallower depths, suggesting potential oil discovery if present.

Avice OH Company Osiife Iowa

Musician Overcomes Stomach Ailment with Remedy

An old advertisement-like copy promotes Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a simple Harmiess preparation that relieves stomach and intestinal inflammation and catarrhal mucus. It claims to aid nerves and health, offering money back and listing sales through Bes, Dactittle, and druggists.

Neerine Ome Few Mayr Pam

Parewing divorcees granted custody in Fort McKinney case

Circuit Court grants Grace Henson custody of their son, awarding her as mother in the Parewing divorce. Case moved from Fort McKinney to Floyd County. Final Pfau estate report fixes valuation at RSG10146 with credits claimed totaling 4314.10. Rosa Trobeck seeks divorce from Toby Jirhack alleging abandonment and requests custody of three children.

Grace Henson Joan Henson Fort Mcknney Bettie McKin- Tov O Floyd Couna Pfau Rosa Trobeck Toby Jirhack

Mrs Brummitt to Speak at Evanston Church Event

Mrs Dan Brummitt of Evanston, wife of the Epworth Herald editor and National Field Secretary of the Woman's Home Missionary Society, will speak at a public meeting Monday at 7:30 PM at the church. A social hour follows, hosted by the Esther Circle.

Dan Brummmitt Evanston J 'T. Seni Wall St

Theodore Jacobs Returns to School as Janitor after Illness

Theodore Jacobs resumes duties at Spring Hill School as janitor on Monday following a five week illness.

Theodore Jacobs Spring Hill

Noted Railroad Head Milton H. Smith Dies at 84

Milton H. Smith longtime president of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad died at 2 20 p m at his home 41158 South Fourth street Louisville after a brief illness He had built and developed the system since 1882 and was described as a railroad builder and fighter whose vision matched great western pioneers The Old Man is dead spoke softly through the Louisville office as the news spread and trains from the Ohio river to the Gulf carried on marking his life and work with simplicity and devotion to the South.

Milton H. Smith South Fourth Street Louisville Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company Aim Southland Harriman H'il West Northwest Hill Smith Ninth Street Broadway Mr. Smith Oh‘o River Gulf of Mexico New Orleans

Junior High to Meet St Anthony in Big Gym Clash

Junior High will play St Anthony tomorrow night in the high school gym at 7 30. The game is expected to be even matched with a spirited preliminary by Junior Highs seconds. Admission is 10 cents and tickets are sold only at the high school that evening.

St. Anthony

War Department Receives Funds for Utah Depots

Congress on Monday authorized the War Department to use unexpended balances for several depots including the one in this city, which will receive 225000 to complete land and site purchases.

Congress War Department

Mrs Sylvia French Improves After Illness

Mrs French is reported to be on the road to recovery after a period of illness causing her to be on the sick list. Her condition is described as improving with steady progress observed by family.

Sylvia French Lini

State bars German study in schools Senate action ends bill

In Henapelis on February 23 the senate killed the power bill to weaken the law against teaching German in schools after speeches praising German birth citizens. The Bailey bill in the House to ease German teaching restrictions is sent to indefinite postponement.

Henapelis Senate Bowsers Cravens Hartzell Svanch Min Wartzell

Port Fulton School Hosts Successful Silver Tea

The Port Fulton Parent-Teacher Association held a silver tea in Parkchurch basement on Tuesday with afternoon and evening programs by Mrs. Kate Stubbie field and Mrs. Bruilland's pupils. Volunteers in colonial dress served coffee and muffins, raising a net of 23 dollars for the association.

Port Fulton Parkchurch Kate Stubbiefield Bruilland Joseph Tolly Ben Smvth Howard Vrew David Huckleberry Tohn Buckley Tom Wesley Bertha McCleary M. Clem

Epworth League Hosts Washington Social at Maple Street

The Epworth League of Maple Street church held a Washington Social at Mr. and Mrs. Ben Thees home on Fast Maple Street Tuesday evening with a large crowd. Games and contests were enjoyed. prizes went to Miss Vivian Denzler and Mr. Thees. Red white and cream decor and cake complemented the theme. Mrs. George Murphy of Meigs Avenue visits sister Mrs. Steinhaur in New Albany.

Epworth League Maple Street Washington Ben Thees Vivian Denzler Mr. Thees George Murphy Meigs Steinhaur New Albany

Escaped Reformatory Trustees Captured in Crawford County

Frank Parker and Bert Hayes, previously trusted inmates at the Reformatory, who fled custody after forgery and petit larceny charges, have been recaptured at English in Crawford County. Parker faced 2 to 14 years, Hayes 1 to 8 years.

Frank Parker Bert Hayes Reformatory Crawford County

United States Asiatic Squadron In Chinese Waters

A note recalls the United States Asiatic squadron operating in Chinese waters and mentions that a letter to or from that region typically takes about sixty days to reach its destination.

United States Asiatic Squadron

Burglar Alarm Wakes Spring Street Bank Scene

A false alarm at Clark County State Bank rang out at 10:30 PM drawing a crowd on Spring Street. Miss Rosalinde Beck led a cautious rush to inspect the bank, amid talk of improvised purses and bravado, while police and bystanders watched as the vault was found intact. The fault traced to a misset prong contact in the alarm system.

Spring Street Clark County State Bank Coots Rosalinde Beck Miss Beck McKinley

Jury panel seated in murder case against Travis Mikesell

Trial began in the murder case of Travis Mikesell charged with killing Boyd near Nabbs on October 24. Prosecutors James Wattorf Claude McBride and J Waarder led the case with defense by H W Phipps and Woo Sweeney as about 50 witnesses testified in a Kentucky connection.

Travis Mikesell Frank Oord Theiis Mikesei Liberty Fortune Almos James Wattortf Claude McBride J. Waarder H. W. Phipps Woo. Sweeney Killin Wuassington Arett County Nabsenon Ogetsper Mikesotl Boyd Min Mikesel Mikesell Kentucky Smell Farm Dugan

Entertained in Honor of Husband Birthday

Mrs. W. T. Wilson hosted a surprise birthday gathering Sunday evening at their East Chestnut Street home. Guests included Ed Wilson family, the Wilsons, Margarite and Audrey, Mr. and Mrs. T. Wilson, Mrs. Clara Howard, Lola Ellisworth Summers and daughter, Mildred Haughey, and others. Dainty refreshments were served.

W. T. Wilson Ea. Chestnut Street Ed. Wilson Wondrow T. Wilson Margarite Audrey Jake Sehille M. Miller F. Hunsicker John Wissing Clara Howard Joh. Norman Lola M” Elllsworth Summers Sarah Haughey Mildred Mr. Wilson

Time Locks and Cannons Guard Bank Vaults

The passage notes time locks on vaults and even keys with cannons, stressing the ease of mounting a defense against burglars. It praises crowd alertness and urges immediate response whenever the bell rings, stressing preparedness and vigilance.

Pretty Ghorg Wedding Tuesday at St Luke Parsonage

The parsonage of St Luke hosted the wedding of Stephen L Freund and Mrs Tiroyin E Stewart at 7:30 pm officiated by Rev D A Winter. Attendants included Archie Clapp and family. bride wore kitten ear satin. bridesmaid pink taffeta. Reception followed at the groom’s cottage 400 East Chesnut. Groom a local grocer at 22 East Tourt Avenue. bride from Olise family. Many relatives present from Louisville, Ohio, and Chicago.

St. Luke Stephen L. Freund Tiroyin E. Stewart D. A. Winter Archie Clapp Deride Chesuiai Bist Tourt Avenue Olise Tha P Ones Clapps Bulles Laura Clapp Ohio Ka Wlesdames Scott McDanced Louisville Walter Grant J. M. Gwenshovra Ag Sisters Lee Karry’ Gaukt Sarah Stewart Cluio Falls W. B. Cisco

Unclear Note on Mail Delays for Hutt and Hull

A fragmented item reports Charles Hutt and wife awaiting a letter and mentions Herman R. Hull in a garbled context suggesting a mix up or confusion about mail delivery or a personal matter.

Charles Hutt Herman R. Hull

Snow Delays Outdoor Work Hit At Several Plants

Snow slowed outdoor tasks at Howard Ship yards Falls Cities Products Corporation Madway and other sites while rail crews kept busy cleaning switches and maintaining tracks.

Howard Shepyards Falls Cities Products ‘Corporation Madway

Heiman couple moves into bungalow on Apeins Street

Mr and Mrs M C G Heiman have taken the bungalow at 1217 Apeins street and will move in immediately. The notice states their occupancy begins at once.

M. CG. Heiman Akien Apeinstreet

Mrs Thersa Hult Suffered Arm Injury From Fall

Mrs Thersa Hult of Locust Street remains bedbound after a fall seven weeks ago that broke her arm.

Thersa Hult Streets

Mr and Mrs Jim Philips Return From Columbus Visit

Mr and Mrs Jim Philips repor t a pleasant trip to Columbus Ohio and say the visit was heightful with fond memories and remarks about the cordial reception received.

Jim Philips Columbus Unio

Service of Prais e and Prayer at Wall Street AME Church

A praise and prayer service is planned at Wall Street AME Church on Wednesday evening at 7:30. The muses will be led by Santa Davidson, with the pastor in charge of the service.

Wall Street AM. E Santa Davidson

Lost black leather case found on Chestnut Street

A black leather pocket case containing heavy rimmed glasses and a fountain pen was found on Chestnut Street between Spring and Watt. Please return to this office. Ady 23 24 25.

Tost Chestnut Street Spring Watt Finder Pease Ady

Miss Marthe Deafrick Heads to Indianapolis Visit

Miss Marthe Deafrick of 516 Hayward Park travels to Indianapolis this week to visit friends.

Marthe Deafrick Hayward Park Indianapolis

AL carpenters apply at 271 Walnut Street

Help wanted advertisement seeking skilled carpenters in Alabama. Apply in person at 271 Walnut Street. Job prospects and hiring details not specified beyond address and trade.

AL Carpenters Walnut Street

For Sale Ford Truck Ad at Mechanic Street

Ford truck offered for sale viewable at 322 Mechanic St. Interested buyers may call 129 Adv. February 45 7.

Mechanic St

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