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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1920

Page

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Equipment Arriving for Motor Transport Corps Transfer

Equipment of the Motor Transport Corps orders transferred from Chicago is arriving daily at Jeffersonville depot. The unit, comprising 200 enlisted men and an equal number of civilian employees, will require new buildings and housing, boosting local demand and revenue. Several officers are in town guiding the transition, with more vehicles and freight cars expected for full establishment. In South Bend, drastic action may follow if teachers’ demand for a 25 percent raise is not approved by the Board of Education, effective January 5.

Motor Transport Corps Ghicana Jeffersonvile Corps Jeffersonville Zerps South Bend

Garment Workers Chief Denies 44 Hour Week Hurts Clothing Supply

In Chicago Sidney Hillman president of the Amalgamated Garment Workers Association challenged a retail clothier claim that prices rose due to underproduction from a 44 hour week. He promised to prove production increased and urged hearings. A Chicago retailer urged customers to resist high prices next fall.

Chicago Sidney Hillman Amalgamated Gament Workers, of America National Association of Retail Clothers Hillimans M. J. Rothchild Haveatt

Pro football pioneer Jim Thorpe leads Canton Bulldogs

After the baseball season ends, Jim Thorpe, famed Carlisle grid star and Major League player, goes to Canton Ohio to manage and captain the Bulldogs as professional football grows in popularity in Ohio and beyond.

America Jim Thorpe Carlisle Thorpe Canton Bulldogs Sages Ohio

Indiana Ratifies Susan B Anthony Amendment in One Day Session

Indiana legislators ratified the federal Susan B Anthony amendment with a 43 to 3 Senate vote and unanimous House approval. Governor Goodrich warned of another extra session in spring to consider tax changes while pledges to limit the session to one day were deemed unconstitutional.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana Womans Franchise League of Assembly Othe Senate McCray Kline Haggerty House Edgar D. Bush James P. Goodrich Goodrich

Breeders and Dairymen Meet in Joint Session

More than 900 men and women attended a joint session of the Indiana Live Stock Breeders and Indiana Dairy Association at Purdue University in Lafayette. The gathering, following separate sessions, was highly enthusiastic and large in attendance. resolutions urged increased government funds to fight tuberculosis in cattle.

Lafayette Indiana Live Stock Breeders Indiana Dairy Association Purdue University

Club backs Fesler in Evansville luncheon gathering

Indianapolis Republican W J Fesler, candidate for Indiana governor, was hosted by Evansville leaders including Phillip Gould at a luncheon. The meeting aimed to form a Fesler for Governor Club and followed his address at the Evansville Manufacturers Association banquet.

Evansville J. W. Fesler Indianapolis Indiana Phillip C. Gould Vanderburg County Fesler Evansville Manufacturers’ Association

For Sale A two story brick ten room dwelling

Bargain listing for a two story brick house with ten rooms over two sides and four rooms and kitchen on each side. Rent around 20 dollars monthly. Address 397 399 E Maple Street, Steel. Asking 1400 dollars with reasonable terms. Also five room cottage on Made Street offered at 750 dollars with 100 dollars down and balance like rent. Contact Jesse Davis at 989 Jeffersonville Ind.

Jesse Davis Jeffersonville Ind

Lost pair of tortoise shell rim glasses reward offered

Reward for return of a lost pair of tortoise shell rim glasses. Contact at 207 Weems Ave or the high school or call 1125 F for prompt return.

Weems Ave

Cor Market Street Church Service Notice

The church at Cor Market and Pearl invites the public to morning worship at 11:00, evening service at 7:30, Sunday School at 3:30, Young People's Society at 6:30, and Thursday prayer at 7:30. Sermons on Christian Perfection and Sin's Blight. Pastor Rev Chas Pegram.

Cor Market & Pearl Chas. Pegram Young People's Society

Wall Street M E Church Evangelistic Services Continue

The Wall Street M E Church reports good attendance at evangelistic services with plans to continue through next week. The pastor will speak at 10 30 and 7 30 on Getting Out of Egypt and Creeping Things That Fly. Sunday School is at 9 45. A boys and girls meeting is at 2 30. Candle sermon will be given. Epworth League meets at 6 30. All are invited. Music by a large chorus choir.

Egypt Epworth League

Restoring the Family and Our Part in Enforcement

Morning sermon at First Christian Church discusses restoring the family unit and renewing personal responsibility. Evening talk outlines believers' role in upholding social order and community standards.

Morton Memorial Church Hosts Dr. Thomas Ivey Sermon

Dr. Thomas N. Ivey editor of the Christian Advocate will preach at 10 45 AM at Morton Memorial Church. He serves on the Joint Commission Unifying the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Louisville session gathers interest nationwide. No evening service to allow attendance at the Louisville mass meeting. Sunday School starts at 9 30 AM.

Thomas N. Ivey Christian Advocate Methodist Episcopal Ugouniel South Ivey Joint Commission of Unification Methodist Episcopal Church Louisville Morton Memorial Ava Methodist Church Fourth St. Catherine Sts

St. Luke's Reform Church Schedule of Services and Classes

Sunday School and Bible Study at 9 30 morning worship and sermon at 10 45 morning theme Elements of Church Strength Evening service at 7 30 theme Born of Four Y P G B meets at 6 45 Teacher Training and Bible Study Monday at 8 00 p m Strangers and persons without a church home invited.

First Presbyterian Church Welcomes Visiting Preacher

Sabbath School at 9 30 a m with Friendship Bible Class at 9 45 a m. Morning worship at 10 30 a m as Rev W T Pearcy of New Albany preaches. Ministers exchange pulpits next Sunday with Rev Oscar Lee Black preaching in Hutchinson Church. Evening service at 7 30 p m on Am I My Brother s Keeper. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. prayers Wednesday night.

Friendship W. T. Pearcy New Albany Oscar Lee Black Hutchinson Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor

Governor Goodrich To Appear On Indiana May Primary Ballot

Governor Goodrich will have his name on Indiana's presidential preference ballot at the May primary. Petitions signed by 500 qualified voters are circulated by supporters across the state. No formal declaration has been made by the governor regarding a Republican nomination bid. The move could deter other announced candidates from entering Indiana's May primary race.

Goodrich Indiana

Petition to Place Senator Son’s Name on Indiana Primary

A petition to place Senator John sons name on the Indiana primary ballot has been signed but not filed with the secretary of state. Indiana law requires the delegation to vote for the primary winner at the National Convention as long as that candidate’s name is before the convention.

Johnson Indiana Secretary of State

For Sale Listings From Three Falls City Missions

An assortment of notices include a piano for cash by Miss Guasie L Hines at 823 E Maple St in Three Falls City plus January specials from the Three Falls City Missionary Societies with housedresses at 1.00 and undergarments 25 and 50 cents and aprons 16 cents. Mrs May Gillespie at 229 Pearl St Jeffersonville Ind offers delivery and advance orders. Adv Star 1 week.

City Guasie L. Hines Maple Street Three

Preaching on Christ of Good Will Draws Local Crowd

A mid week meeting attracted about 60 attendees last week and continues with a topic on Preaching the Christ of Good Will. A cordial welcome and uplifting atmosphere are promised at the gathering.

Maple Street M. E. Church Services Notice

Samuel Reid pastor leads Maple Street M E Church with Sunday School at 9 30 a m. Morning and evening preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Epworth League 6 43 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 Public cordially invited to all services.

Samuel Reid Epworth League

Teachers Week Urged by State Board to Boost Teaching

The Indiana State Board of Education urged Governor Goodrich to declare a Teachers Week by the second week of February. Schools should discuss conditions, promote better pay, attract substitutes trying to raise teaching status, and urge higher wages for the coming year. The call emphasizes teacher underpayment versus other work.

Indiana State Board of Education Goodrich

Apolto Elks Win Again at Armory

The Apolto Elks Apollo Cadets defeated Carlton Club and Carlton Colts in separate games. Elks Apollos won 45 to 30 with Myers and Seitz top scorers. Carlton’s Bastian noted standout. Cadets cruised 50 to 8, showcasing strong teamwork in preliminaries.

Elks-Apostles Armory Carlton Club New Albany Els-Apollos Myers Seitz Carlton Bastian Elks-Apollos Carlton Voit Randall Seitz Zier Myer Bastian Ridley Maclean Ingram Winters Apollo Cadets Carlton Colts

Stauss Hotel Not Sold At Jeffersonville Auction

Jonas G Howard, commissioner in heirs partition, offered the Stauss Hotel at public sale yesterday but no bidders appeared. He will try private sale under court order. He believes the asking price by heirs was well over 10 000. The hotel, Jeffersonville's sole inn, was founded soon after the Civil War by William Stauss.

Jonas G. Howard Amelia Stauss Stauss Howard Jeffersonville William Stauss

Sophomore-Freshman Entertainment At Jeffersonville High

The Sophomore Class will entertain the Freshmen at Jeffersonville High School tonight with a campus event.

Jeffersonville High

Petition for Special Election on County Hospital Plan

A large courthouse meeting supported establishing a county hospital funded by a 2 mill tax. Judge James W Fortune urged action as petitions circulated to gather 200 freeholders signatures to trigger a Board of County Commissioners election aimed for May 4. Advocates outlined cost estimates and bank bond funding to retire the obligation in one year.

James W. Fortune Board of County Commissioners Wilmer T. Fox Mercy Hospital James E. Taggart Joseph H. Warder John H. Baldwin Harland Sanders Sanders

Midyear Class II Graduated From Howard Park School

Nine pupils from Howard Park School were graduated and certified by Miss Bertha Clark to Jeffersonville High School for Monday entry. It is the first winter class from Clarksville to reach Jeffersonville High. Named entrants include Louise Ditzler Baird Richardson Lambert Davis Kelly Landwehr Wenning Cole. Ohio Falls School will send pupils next September. Both schools are in the Clarksville corporation.

Howard Park School Bertha Clark Jeffersonville High School Clarksville Jefersonville High School Louise Ditzler Louise Baird Louise Richardson Nelie Lambert Zoe Davis Geneva Kelly Alvin Landwehr Lavore Wenning Raymond Cole Ohio Falls Howard Park

Mrs J Reyburn Returns Home After Visit in Ashland

Mrs J Reyburn has returned to her home in Ashland Kentucky after visiting her mother Mrs J W Frank on East Maple Street.

J. Reyburn Ashland J. W. Frank E. Maple Street

License to Marry Issued for Edward Shea and Leona Fursee

A marriage license was issued to Edward J. Shea and Leona Fursee of this city. The ceremony is planned for this evening at St. Augustine's Rectory conducted by Rev. John Gallagher with Rev. Michael Halpin assisting.

Edward J. Shea Aeller Leona Fursee St. Augustine’s Catholic Church John Gallagher Michael Halpin

Inventory of Dr. John F. Taggart estate filed in New Washington

An inventory and appraisement of the personal property of the estate of Dr. John F. Taggart filed this morning by administrator Dr. Robert S. Taggart. The valuation fixed at 586 dollars by Andrew J. Waters and John Ren.

John F. Taggart New Washington

Woods Children Placed in Orphans Home

On petition of the County Board of Childrens Guardians heard in the Juvenile Court this morning Edith P Woods Win Woods Edna M Woods and Ruth Woods of Sellersburg were ordered placed in the Orphans Home Their mother is dead and their father Win Woods is to pay 220 per month for the maintenance of the children.

County Board of Childrens’ Guardians Juvenile Cour Edith P. Woods Win Woods. Fe Edna M. Woods Ruth Woods Sellersburg Win Woods

Boys Honor the Ladies at Library Story Hour

The Public Library hosted children and adults for a morning Story Hour. Boys showed chivalry by giving up chairs to late arriving girls and then returning chairs after the session. The Young Business Men's Club donated new business reference volumes for public use and display, celebrated by Mrs Caldwell and the crowd.

Caldwell

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