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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1920

Page

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Officers Installed at St Luke's Reform Church

The St Luke's Reform Church installed officers and elected deacons and elders. A committee was appointed to revise the constitution, and the church announced the plan for an afternoon meeting and the morning service installation. The Rev Ph A Winter presided with officers named including vice president and treasurer positions, plus fund and organist posts and delegates to Classis and annual Synod.

Lusaes David A. Winter Dias Gee Joh Shales Enureds Ph AL Winter Oftigios Dno Gienger

The Black Secret Star Pearl White at Dream Theatre Start

The Serial of a Thousand Sensations premieres at the Dream Theatre on Wednesday January 1 with Pearl White billed as the serial queen. Viewers are invited to catch the first episode and follow the ongoing saga.

Pearl White Dream Theatre

Ladies Attend Afternoon at Miss Wilton’s Home

Miss Mabel Wilton entertained on Saturday afternoon at her home. Guests included Misses Virginia Clege Mary Stirs Carrie McKain Mayme Cottril Anna Ryan Lucille Leach Ruth Wilkersen and Teenaene Seward.

Mabel Wilton Virginia Clege Mary Stirs Carrie McKain Mayme Cottril Anna Ryan Lucille Leach Ruth Wilkersen Tenaene Seward

Execution Requested in Edel Divorce Alimony Case

Ino the divorce suit of Anna M Edel against Christian Fttel, the plaintiff seeks execution to satisfy a judgment of 6000 dollars alimony and 45.75 dollars in costs.

Anna M. Edel Christian Fttel

Women Voters Organized In Indiana Third District

Mrs. Aneina Selwaninger Girdler named county Republican chair for Vanderburgh areas while Ed gar D Bush of Salem leads the district. Miss Margaret Hines named county Democrat chair with J W Holadn of Campbellsburg district head. Both workers previously active in Red Cross drives as part of broader party organization efforts.

Theocutire Aneina Selwaninger Girdler Edgar D. Bush Salem Indiana Congress Topal Petries Margaret Hines

Rix Apollo Team to Meet Y MoH Aces in Armory Showdown

The Rix Apollo basketball squad travels to face Leaseville champions Y MoH A. comeceded Wednesday at the Armory. The Hebrew aggregation has a strong record this year and the Apollos, fresh from a decisive win over K T Vive, seek another upset with a large Louisville turnout expected. Meyers Landenwick Lenz Mecalf Veat Florsheim Rides Marx Joeraim Debronmey listed as starters.

Rix-Apollo Teap Y. Moh. A Leaseville Armory Hebrew Agereration Apollos Louisville Fae Pheneeupeds Meyers Landenwick Lenz Mecalf Veat Florsheim Marx Joeraim Debronmey

Special Meeting Notice for Local 545 Blacksmiths Union

January 14 special meeting of Local 545 International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths and Helpers, all members requested to attend. Agenda and attendance details to follow.

International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths and Helpers

Financial statement of Clark County funds for January 4 1920

Receipts and disbursements totals show 700183.42 and 706713.29 balances. Balance in treasury listed as 897499.83. Signature confirms Clark County Indiana auditor Thomas L. Stoner.

Clark Counts Pndinnit Treasury Thomas L. Stoner Clark County Ind Congressional LEGO Mac Taravel Jaraian Toel County Agriculturial Benevolent Institution Jou Watc Vocational Eisenstone

Extra Session Pythian Thursday Tentative Agreement

About 79 members have signed a pledge and other promises as they tentatively agree to hold an extra Pythian session on Thursday to secure a two thirds attendance.

Affid movie Will Be Held Tuesday Afternoon And Evening at Armory

A special session of the Indiana Legislature to consider the federal suffrage amendment is likely next Thursday. Leaders reported pledges from senators and representatives to focus solely on the amendment for one day. Governors and franchise organizers aim to secure two-thirds approval by Monday or Tuesday. Notables from Pythian circles planned to attend the Armory meeting in Jeffersonville for the Third District lodge gathering with 86 lodges represented.

Gav Goodrich Helen Benbridge Terre Haute Indiana Womans Franchise League Betsy Edwards Peru Miss Benbridge Benbridge Capaivties John W. Craig Greensburg Robert W. Brown Indianapolis Harry Wade Insurance Branch Jeffersonville Tle American Legion Indiana Raymonid & Springer L. Russell Newsent

Delegates Set For Fort Wayne Rotary Meeting Address

Fort Wayne Rotary hosts a meeting with delegates to represent the Jeffersonville organization at the state gathering. National Boy Scouts Commissioner Zoeller will deliver an address at Mrs Rose Allen’s home on Castnet and Peard Street, with leaders including James Bobintey of Chattanooga and Jofi No layer expected to attend. Other notables and plans for entertainment at the Detroit Screens Rate event accompany the program.

Mies Rose Allen Caestnet Peard Street Jefferson- Ville Fort Wasi Andy Ote Iois Toval Vyheo Fort Wayne Seer Oanduard Hide Rotary Distriet Irediana James Bobintey Chathanoona Penn International Retaey Jofi Detroit Levab Rotarians Wuesday Ois Boo H. Zeetler National Juelle Coramiisstetey Seouls

Administrator Files Estate Report in Briges Case

H F Dileer as administrator filed the estate report in circuit court showing charges of 493.10 with credits of 220.86 leaving 272.24 for distribution. The balance includes a Liberty bond of 10 dollars.

H. F. Dileer John IL Briges

Dr Buckley to Undergo Operation

Dr El Pl Buckley was removed to St. Edward's Hospital this morning to submit to an operation for appendicitis. His many friends and patients are anxious for his early recovery.

EL PL Buckley St. Edward's Hospital

Crum Files Inventory in Court for Iva Crum Estate

Ward D Crum the newly appointed receiver filed an inventory of the personal property of Iva Crum in the Circuit Court Clerk's office this morning.

Ward D. Crum Iva Crum Thas Morning

Certificate of Election Filed For K of P Trustee

PF El Andrews Keeper of Records and Seals Myrtle Lodge No 19 filed in county recorder office a certificate of the election of docb Hunt as trustee for term of three years.

EL Andrews Myrtle Lodge K. of P Docb Hunt

Fight Begins for These Days Prohibition Crusaders

Ernest Hurst Cherrington leads a world wide prohibition organization and directs anti saloon publications. Wayne B Wheeler attorney for the Anti Saloon League of America has prosecuted over two thousand cases including Supreme Court actions.

Prohibition Ernest Hurst Cherrington Wayne B. Wheeler Anti- Saloon League of America United States Supreme Court

Local Boys Placed Through Cincinnati Office

Four local boys placed in various institutions through the Federal Board for Vocational Education are listed among nearly 350 total placements by the Cincinnati Branch serving Ohio Indiana and Kentucky. Jesse R Blair goes to Oakland City College in Jeffersonville Indiana John R Bays to the University of Kentucky Harry F Dibble to the Conservatory of Vi nessee in Jeffersonville Indiana Gilbert O Genree to Vincennes University.

Federal Board For Voccasional Education Cincinnati Ohio Indiana Kentucky Jesse R. Blair Jeffersonville Ind Oakland City College John R. Bays University of Kentucky Harry EF. Dibble Conservatory of Gilbert O. Genree Vincennes University

Ferry Dock Leesides Show Stovepipe During High Water

Only stovepipe remains visible at the Louisville & Jeffersonville Ferry Company dock as water overtook the Jeffersonville landing. The shore has largely vanished and officials fear the lock may be saved but operations await lower water.

Louisville & Jeffersonville Ferry Company Jeffersonville Landing

Meeting Postponed by Indiana Reformatory Board

The Board of Trustees postpones its meeting to Monday January 19 to discuss inmate parole decisions and the awarding of improvement contracts estimated at about 100000 dollars.

Indiana Reformatory

Jamies Gariffeth Dies After Illness at 65

Jamies Gariffeth, aged 65, died after a period of Ill health at his home. He worked as a speed vehicle designer until retirement. Survived by his wife Alies Gariffeth and one son. Funeral set for tomorrow afternoon at Sedlershire, with burial at the same location.

Jamies Gariffeth Savetoe Sumas Nish Alies Gariffeth Vedock Sedlershire Bedi Ile Cermrebers

Quarterly report figures for fund receipts and balances

During the quarter ending December 31 1900 Wall Street AEE shows $660.03 on Centenary fund and $1386.10 on building fund. Balances: Centenary fund $2115.50 and building fund $1700.40. Total receipts for the quarter $1734.89.

Wall Street AEE. Thureh

Realty Deal Records Deed Transfer In Washington Township

Real estate transfer filed with the McKinley County Recorder from Samuel F Adams and Manervia Adams to Ulysses Adams. Deed executed April 10 1914 conveying 150 percent acres of land in Washington Township for a consideration of 2600 dollars.

T He MckKinley Samuel F. Adams Manervia Adams Ulysses Adams Washington Township

Notary Public Qualified Here This Morning

Mrs. Mary Neade Barnes and Joseph W. Morrow qualified as Notary Publics in the office of Circuit Clerk Ernest Sk. Jacobs this morning, with a bond set for 31 000.

Mary ‘Neade Barnes Joseph W. Morrow Ernest Sk. Jacobs Fitine

Farmers Association to Hold Regular Meetings

The Charlestown Township Farmers' Association plans regular meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays each month at the county agents office in Charlestown. The next meeting is set for January 24.

Charlestown

St Luke's Reformed Church Officers and Teachers Meeting

A meeting of St Luke's Reformed Church Sunday School officers and teachers is held tonight to finalize arrangements for ongoing training and the Bible Study Class.

St. Luke's

Isleward Shipyards To Deliver Government Tow Boats

Machinery for flares and steel tow boats will soon arrive at the Isleward Shipyards and Dock Company. The vessels are being built for the Government and will be launched shortly.

Isleward Shipyards and Dock Co

Samuel T Adams and Minerval I Adams Deed Filed

Samuel T Adams and Minerval I Adams filed a deed in County Recorder McKinley's office conveying to Ulysses Adams 150 acres of land in grants 45 and 65 for 2600 dollars.

Samuel T. Adams Minerval I. Adams McKinley Ulysses Adams

For Sale One Upright Piano by Miss Hines

Bargain cash sale offered by Miss Gussie L Hines who leaves the city. Piano described as nearly new and available at 323 East Maple Street. Respond to the seller for purchase details and arrangements.

City Gussie L. Hines E. Maple Street

Engagement announced for Gussie Hines to Edward Riebe

Min and Mrs Roos Hines announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Gussie Hines to Edward Riebe of Elwood. Riebe is employed at Mebeeport, Pay.

Min Mrs Roos. Hines Miss Gussie Hines Edward EL Riebee Elwood, Inc Riebe Mebeesport Pay

Unclaimed atate Defers Show Uncalled for Mail

Unclaimed items listed at the post office include an entry addressed to Mrs. Emma Ikileus. She was killed while on a measure trip to Shelbyville, Mississippi.

Emma iKileus Shebbyville

School Term Begins Monday in City Schools

The second semester of city schools starts Monday January 1k, earlier than the end of the first semester in February. The Departmental School will advance 26 pupils when the new semester begins, and Miss Marie Diebel Domestic Service Teacher at the High School is on the sick list.

Phus Marie Diebel Domestic Service Peacher

Evansville Mayor Accused Over City Travel Expenses

Report by George A Scheer and A W L Ricker with Jesse E Msehbaer states Governor Goodrich that Mayor Benjamin Bosse paid 1025.42 for 55 men from Norfolk Virginia due to dissatisfaction here. Examiners claim no local need justified using city funds.

George A. Scheer A. WL. Ricker Jesse E. Msehbaer Goodrich Benjamin Bosse Evansville Bosse Norfolk Seheer Rieker

Wanted waitress at the Home Restaurant

Help wanted for a waitress position at the Home Restaurant. Apply to Mrs Harrod.

Legion Calls For Action On National Headquarters Plan

The Legion seeks state action to fund a national headquarters in Indianapolis. Pledges are being secured from several lawmakers and local leaders, with a plan to authorize a state contribution toward a headquarters building. Raymond SoSpringer, national commander, issues instructions to post commanders.

Barbher Symons Henry Collets Todianapedts Leston Raymond So Springer

State urges special session for American Legion national HQ

A state committee orders a broad drive to press legislators for a special session to consider erecting a State Memorial to service men that could host the national headquarters for the American Legion. The move aims to keep Indiana from losing a major national facility and stresses swift reporting to the state adjutant.

Brighter Day League Plans First Anniversary Meeting

The Brighter Day League auxiliary of the Salvation Army plans its first anniversary at Budiana Reformatory on the fourth Sunday of this month. The group holds Sunday morning meetings in the chapel with three rotating classes and voluntary attendance. Salvation Army representatives will attend.

Brighter Day League Budiana Reformatory Salvation Apris The Salvation Argay

Fish and Game Club to Meet Tomorrow

The Fish and Game Club will hold a meeting tomorrow night at nine in the Chamber of Commerce Building. Officers will be elected and other important business discussed, and all members are urged to attend.

Fish and Game Club Chamber of Commmerce

Notice to Delinquent Taxpayers

County Treasurer James E. Gray announces a mid January house to house canvass to collect all delinquent taxes. Delinquents may settle at his office beforehand to avoid extra costs and unpleasant duties.

James E. Gray

Also Mentioned on This Page

St. Luke's Reformed Church Comittee Ullragists Urganize Women Voters of Third Congressional District Mrs. Edgal DD. Bush OF Anenia Basket Ball Fik-Apollos Strong VM. H. A Financial Statement SOE Pythian Jefferson, Ile Rotarians AC Meeting FF. Zoeller Ield Commis Sioner Boy Scouts New Albany Federal Board For Vocational Edu Cation James Griffeth Fefarmers’ Association TO Have Meeting ST. Luke's Officers GI Champs Heinie Groh Reds Heinie Cincinnati Men’s Furnishing Atate A.W. Ricker Legion Fodas Dailiesii
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