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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1921

Page

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Ocean of Air Needs Watching for Airliner Routes

Meteorologist C LeRoy Meisinger argues that the ocean of air must be studied meteorologically to guide future commercial aviation. He proposes constant data gathering on wind, clouds, storms, and pressure, with consulting meteorologists on airline staffs to choose daily routes and altitudes between cities.

Washington B. C C. LeRoy Meisinger Meisinger Japan Fr. Meisinger New York Chicago

Germans Plan Skyscrapers in Berlin Housing Drive

A nationwide push in Germany aims to build skyscrapers to relieve housing shortages. Architects propose tall designs to rival New York structures as hygienic authorities warn of darkened streets and congestion. In Berlin, the agitation grows amid scarce rooming houses, with most cities limited to four stories and Berlin’s tallest building at five stories.

Berlin Germany New York

Parrot Becomes Reformer in Dover Elks Lodge

In Dover Delaware a lodge parrot named Polly assists the house committee by rebuking improper language. Polly has learned eight rebukes for as many forbidden expressions and helps enforce rules under steward Clifford Hawkins. The bird may be loaned to other lodges upon request.

Dover Del Fudge of Elks House Committee Clifford Hawkins Polly

Pioneer mill legends told in Clark County Star

A thrilling story recalls Miller Work and his wife at their mill on Fourteen Mile Creek near Charlestown. Herman Rowe writes an engaging legend of pioneer days for tomorrow's Star, inviting readers to order the issue.

C’ark County Fourteen Mile Creek Charlestown Herman Rowe

Presbyterian Guild Meeting At Local Church Dinner

The Presbyterian Guild held a one day meeting at the church with a splendid noon dinner. Rev. O. LE. Black, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Butter were noted hosts. Mr. Butter sang several songs and the group enjoyed them. Later progressive games were played. Fifty five members attended.

Presbyterian Guild O. LE. Black Fred Butter

Allen Named Eastern District Chief at United Mercantile Agencies

Warren G. Allen of Richmond Virginia is visiting his parents as he prepares to assume general supervision of the eastern district for United Mercantile Agencies of Louisville. He will open an New York office and oversee salesmen, handling district complaints with full authority. The Allen family plans a future move from Richmond to New York City.

Warren G. Allen Richmond Virginia William B. Allen East Chestnut Street Allen United Mercantile Agencies of Louisville Alten New York City

Current Events Club Meets With Mrs N H Myers

The Current Events club gathers Monday afternoon with Mrs N H Myers presiding.

Current Events Club N. H. Myers

Mrs Wayne Irby Sprains Ankle In Fall Confined At Home

Mrs Wayne Irby is confined to her home with a sprained ankle after a fall. Neighbors report she is resting and reportedly receiving assistance at home.

Wayne Irby

Coombs Children Improve After Illness at Howard Park

The two children of Mr and Mrs Edwin Coombs of Howard Park who had been ill are now better.

Edwin Coombs Howard Park

Removal Bill Passes House Moves Reformatory Near Putnamville

The Indiana Reformatory relocation bill wins House approval and moves to the governor for signature. A four member commission will relocate within 60 days of effect, with a $300000 appropriation. Backers say Colgate interests may buy the prison and convert it into a factory employing 1500, boosting the local economy.

Senate Indiana Reformatory Putnamville Tne Clapp Redgood Barker Japp Coolgate Colgates Orward New Albany Indianapolis

Rev J J Muir Named Senate Chaplain Succeeding Prettyman

Rev J J Muir D D pastor of Temple Baptist Church Washington elected chaplain of the United States Senate to succeed Rev Forest J Prettyman who resigned to accept a Knoxville Tennessee pastorate. Doctor Muir went to Washington in 1889.

J. J. Muir D. D Temple Baptist Church of

Mrs William G Young Ill at Home on Watt Street

Mrs William G Young is quite ill again at her home on Watt street. The notice notes her ongoing health issue and residence.

William G. Young Watt Street

Wanted Two A1 Carpenters at Ando 271 Walnut Street

Classified notice seeks two skilled carpenters for immediate work at location 271 Walnut Street. Ad references advertisement number 23 and invites qualified applicants to respond.

Carpenters Walnut Street

Mrs Beeda Carter to Visit Miss Ethel Van Zandt

Mrs Beeda Carter who has been with friends in Indianapolis for some time will come Sunday to be with Miss Ethel Van Zandt.

Beeda Carter Indianapolis Ethel van Zandt

Ford truck for sale at 22 Mechanic Street

Local advertisement lists a Ford truck for sale viewable at 22 Mechanic Street. Contact number 124 Adv. Seb. for more details dated 15 22.

Mechanic St

Rainbow club meets Monday night with Miss Nellie Michel

The Rainbow club will meet Monday night with Miss Nellie Michel of New Albany.

Rainbow Club Nellie Michel New Albany

Mrs Gleason Improves at Indiana Avenue Home

Mrs. Robert Gleason, ill at her home on Indiana avenue, is improving.

Robert Gleason Indiana Avenue

Marriage of Miss Carrie Warble Wy att and Joel A. Hunt

Announcement says Miss Carrie Warble Wyatt and Joel A. Hunt were married. Ceremony conducted on Wednesday February 16 by Rev. Herbert S. Webster rector of St George s Episcopal Church in Louisville.

Carrie Warble Wyatt Joel A. Hunt Herbert S. Webster St. Georges Episcopal Church Louisville

Mrs. F E Jackson Improves at Norton Infirmary

Mrs F E Jackson continues to improve at Norton Infirmary and expects to return home in a few days. Sunday morning features a missionary centenary at Morton Memorial Sunday school, and the Senior Girl Scouts meet Monday night with Miss Mildred Du.

F. E. Jackson Norton Infirmary Morton Minerial Sunday School Ray Mildred du Ovy

Morton Memorial Church Sunday Services and Leagues

The Morton Memorial Church announces Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Communion at 10:45 a.m. Sermon by Rev Dr W F E Arnold. Junior Epworth League at 2:00 p.m. Senior Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Sermon by the pastor on I Was No Disobedient Unto The Heavens Vision.

Morton Memorial Church W. I. Munday W. FE. ‘Arnold Epworth League

Local Notes Highlight Family News In City Ledger

Mrs F H Hustedt of M Dwa spent Thursday with Mrs W Downe. Mr and Mrs John D Morman announce the birth of a fine boy. Miss Ruby Spellman visited Charlestown with Mrs Venn. Mr and Mrs Allen Swarrill observe their forty second wedding anniversary with family gathered.

John D. Morman Chestnut Street Ruby Spellman Charlestown Mrs. Venn Mrs. Allen Swarvill

Maple Street M E Church Services Schedule

Samuel Heid pastor invites the public to Maple Street M E Church with Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m morning topic Worship evening topic A Hard Saying junior Epworth League at 1 39 senior Epworth League at 6 45 and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m all are urged to attend all services

Epworth

Algona Club Invites for Dance at Bets Hall

The Algona club held an invitation dance Thursday night at its hall with forty to forty five couples in attendance. Music was provided by Schilling's band from Louisville. Prizes were awarded for a waltz and the Victoria couple was Roy Gaither and Miss Geneva Kiefer of Albany.

Algona Club Tks Hall Schilling Louisville Victoria Roy Gaither City Geneva Kiefer Albany

St Luke's Reform Church Weekly Schedule and Events

Sunday School and Bible Study at 9 30 am. Men's Bible class taught by Prof Amos Henry. Morning worship subject Praise And Blame II The Church. Evening service at 7 30 subject The Distant Disciple. Lenten service Wednesday at 7 4 subject Faith and Faithfulness. Ladies Aid and Coffee Social Thursday at 2 30 p.m. St Luke's Brotherhood Thursday night speaker Rev Baylor. Male Choir revival Friday night. Friendly invitation to all.

Amos Henry St. Luke’s Brotherhood Rev Baylor

Cat Adopts Two Of Mouse Family In Shared Home

In Boston area a cat named Teddy adopted two mice named Mike and Ike after killing and eating three of her own five kittens. Mrs. Bessie Dickey of West Medford reports Teddy acts as a mother, licking and nursing the mice while correcting their escape attempts, feeding them by the Dickey household.

Boston Greater Boston Wea Teddy Theodora Bessie Dickey Harvard Avenue West Medford Mike Ike Dickey

Luck in This Horseshoe

A Little Falls couple buying a used car in New York find a horseshoe for luck then discover a hidden wallet under the back seat containing 300 in currency. The wife credits luck to horseshoes while the husband retrieves the money.

Little Falls N. Y New York Mohawk Valley

Truitt Returns Home From Norfolk Business Trip

Mr. C. H. Truitt was returned home from a business trip to Norfolk, Virginia.

C. H. Truitt Norfolk Virginia

Kwasind Tribe Plans Meeting and Pie Supper

A notice previews a Monday evening gathering of the Kwasind Tribe with an unusual feature and a pie supper. Prominent members may face a playful penalty for nonattendance as the group, said to hold substantial treasury wealth, considers improvements to its wigwam.

Red Mer

Man Pleads Guilty Over Minors In Billiard Room

Clarence Bruner pleaded guilty in Circuit Court to permitting minors in a billiard room and was fined 10 dollars plus costs. Four indictments remain pending against Bruner on a charge of keeping a gaming device.

Clarence Bruner

Mrs Marks attends wedding in Indianapolis

Mrs Josephine Marks left yesterday evening for Indianapolis to attend the wedding Tuesday of her great niece Miss Daisy Bishop to Theodore Vonsell of Los Angeles California.

Josephine Marks Indianapolis Daisy Bishop Theodore Vonsell Los Angeles California

St Anthony’s Choir Practices New Easter Mass

St Anthony’s choir works on a beautiful new Easter Mass and features several fine voices in preparation for the celebration.

St. Anthony's

Boy in Detroit Commits Death by Self Inflicted Gunshot

Five year old Joseph Grichvich of Detroit Michigan reportedly shot himself in the head after being punished for wet feet and sent to dry them. His father Daniel Grichvich told police the family was in the kitchen during dinner when the gunshot occurred.

Joseph Grichvich Detroit Mich Daniel Grichvich Grichvich

Farm directions on Accredited Herd Plan for cattle tuberculosis

A farmer guide to the Accredited Herd Plan in Indiana and federal cooperation. It explains who can test cattle, costs paid by Indiana, handling of tested animals, salvage value calculations, and how proceeds are divided among the farmer, Indiana, and the U S Department of Agriculture. It includes example appraisals and notes on maximal payments and lack of disputes on appraisals.

Armer State Veterinary Department of Indiana Bureau of Animal Industry Dept. Agriculture Ate of Indiana State Seminary Department State Veterinary Department State of Indiana U. S. Department of Agriculture Stat of U. S. Department of Agriculure U. S. Department

Local Notables Return From Hot Springs Trip

Messrs Charles Antz and John Gienger of this city with Ernest Eberts of Nobbs and Capt Ehner of Vincennes return Monday from Hot Springs Arkansas in good health and report an enjoyable time.

Charles Antz John Giengery Ernest Eberts Nobbs Capt Ehner Vincennes Hot Springs Arkensis

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Parrot Lodge Rowland B. Mahany Department of Labor Wilson International Commission of Immigration and Emigration Geneva Switzerland International Labor Office League of Nations Presbyterian Guild Meet Jeff Roy Newy F. H. Hustedt W. Downe Maple M. E. Samuel Heid James Tilforh Arthur Montgomery Viecana B “Vier Spring Street Clarence Montgory Ferark Henryville J. C. Wolf William S. Carl ST. Luke's Reformed Church David A. Winter Flivver S. N. Schmidt Poland SAD the Sunday Star U. S. Dept. of Agr State of Ind U. S. Dept
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