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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1920
Page
1
The Towaisselle and Southern En ahana Praction Company will elevate and repair fire trailers for better ventilation and sanitation following a city complaint. Car No. 554.552 NG will be sent to shops for improvements at an estimated cost of 800 dollars, with work expected to finish before winter use.
A fragmented store notice lists positions at Bray Robinson Clothing in Louisville Kentucky and a cottage sale at 415 West Mapte Street. It mentions experienced machine operator and general ads with dates in 6.7 8 andJuly 3.
Clark county Board of Commissioners ended the dispute over Rebb road upgrade in Wood and Richland townships by approving the project and the land strip needed from Wood township. The seven mile road will connect the Washington county line with Bennetaville and Jeffersonville via New Albany routes, pending County Council ratification at the July 17 meeting.
The Clark County Board of Review completed its session after meeting the required thirty days and adjourned yesterday. Results will be prepared for announcement by assessor and chairperson J.T. Rage. A few changes altered individual cases but no sweeping shifts occurred.
State of Indiana Clark County. J Edgar Poindexter sworn as secretary to attest the truth of the above financial statement. The document lists items such as capital stock paid in surplus undivided profits net dividends unpaid interest and various deposit categories with totals for liabilities and premium reserves. The text notes premium received on bonds issued and premium reserve on bonds issued, alongside cash and trust investments and other liabilities.
Delegates at the Democratic National Convention quickly backed Franklin D. Roosevelt for vice president after a show of oratory. Tammany Hall’s initial reluctance faded as Roosevelt’s selection became clear, ending a fractious week of campaigning and speeches. Many delegates departed as the convention closed and Roosevelt’s name was formally presented.
Prominent grocer of 302 Woerner Ave Ohio Falls, Mr William H Clark, marries Mrs Mars Katherine Hedge of 310 Woerner Ave Saturday night at St Augustine Church Rectory. They depart for a bridal trip to Chicago and plan to reside at 516 Woerner Ave.
Miss Mary Bamber hosted the Tri Kappas gathering at 1043 East Market Street with strong attendance. Regular business was transacted and the roster included Brugenia Fosshronner, Jennie Taycart, Mars and Adaretta Bamber, Lifa Peres, Fidith Eberts, May Veasey, Mabel Veasey, Grace Windler, Amy Pollmiexter, Dorothy Wilson and Mrs Amy Wilcoxson.
A lively 4th of July in the woods near Watson Schoolhouse drew a jolly crowd. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Henry Burtt, Mrs Belden, Mr and Mrs J A Brown, Mrs Chas Buddell, and several misses and gentlemen, who enjoyed plentiful eats and good will well into the night.
J Frances Johnson and EF Maple Street note Clyde Naehand and Graham Foster left for Detroit on Saturday for a trip on the lakes.
Three room apartment with kitchenette, gas water and electric lights offered for 800 dollars. Apply 716 Watt Street. Adv D150P dune 30 duy5.
The ALO Chile meets Tuesday afternoon with Miss Dorothy Paldwin. Morton Memorial Missionary Society hosts Tuesday night with Mrs Wim Varble. Fri Kappas meet Tuesday night with Miss Mary Bamber. Daughters of Rebekahs plan an all day sewing at Mrs Fred Kaelin. Morton Memorial Church financial board meets Wednesday night after prayer. Calumet Club meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Geare Tones. Mrs Benjamin Thees hosts embroidery club this day night. Stitch and Chatter hosts all day picnic Thursday at Shawnee Park. St Paul’s Guild meets Thursday at 2:00. Epworth League of Port Fulton presents Ruth the Loving at Speeds Community House Thursday night. English Club meets Thursday night with Misses Mayme and Nan Burke. WWGG Plou meets Friday afternoon at 2:30 with Mrs Susan Crooker.
A crowd of voters, about eighteen, attended an all day picnic near Bald Knob chaperoned by Mr and Mrs Avilden Bith. The group enjoyed a feast and later visited Emmett Pasylors home for dancing and games. Participants included Dorothy Snepp Clara May Dinzler Margaret Dustin Ruth Sagebold Marguerite Graham Pauline Pell Katherine Goodwin and others plus Wm. Graham Bert Bummett Richard Holmes Farl Sehorve Emerson Vaylor and Edward Grafinda.
The Elks Camp opened Monday at Artie Springs thanks to the efforts of Seitz Hobson Cox and Strings from the arrangement committee. A steady stream of cars brought Ellis and friends to enjoy swimming canoeing a chicken dinner and a dance in a tastefully decorated hall. The event offered summer fun away from business cares and rising costs.
Describes a well located upper apartment with full conveniences at 128 West Chestnut. Advertisement by D Wag highlights available amenities and July dates for rental.
Members of the Needle Cram Club and families held a picnic on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. Arvid Brown on Ohio Ave. About twenty five attended including Mr. and Mrs. Edwards Schan and three children, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hoover and son Carl, Mr. and Mrs. Arvil Brown and two children Vero and Mrs. Harrys Edwards and Jantil, and Mr. and Mrs. George Resehar and son Ralph Lee.
Mr and Mrs Mroo Horn of hocust street travel to St Louis to visit their son William Annt. They will be away for a week or ten days.
Item described as twisted gold and corn pin missing between Interurban Station and Swartz Dry Goods Store. Contact T. Jacobs, AdvD151, June 30 July 2 for recovery.
Four prisoners arrived at the Indiana Reformatory yesterday. The names listed are Harry FE Jones sentenced to one to five years for fraudulent check and Hans T Jensen given two to four years for forgery. Eldrige Nineaid received two to four years for forgery and Clydel Stuckey one to fourteen years for forgery. All arrivals hailed from Blackford County.
A social gathering at Miss Dorothy Baldwin’s home on EB Maye Street featured Misses May belle Baird Ela Dinsmore Eva Reed Neva Williams Bessie White Roth Pring Jane Wells Bahon and Dorothy Baldwin. Games and music followed by refreshments marked the pleasant afternoon.
The New Albany Lanesville and Corydon Plank Road Company deeds to Floyd and Harrison counties convert the New Albany and Corydon pike from a toll road to a free highway. The change ends toll road operation in the state and likely in the country, ending a half century of tolls on the pike.
The Hoosier State Automobile Association discussed doubling the automobile license tax in Indiana at the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis. Proposals aim to fund highway construction and may shift the burden to motorists in Clark County. the executive committee will report back with recommendations to the legislature.
An underground effort to organize rural militias in India is under way ahead of a new state department program. The movement envisions autonomous branches, chartered units, and local offices to align with exstate ties and extend control over rural areas.
No. 317 Published statement for Clark County State Bank Jeffersonville Indiana shows assets of 1 as of June 30 1920 including loans depressing figures overdrafts and cash items. Total resources and total liabilities are listed with capital stock surplus undivided profits and deposits. The cashier R A McKinley signs the statement before a notary public Ralph Swartz with commission expiration in 1924.
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