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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1920
Page
1
The Eugenic Film Company's production Birth attracted a large Jeffersonville audience. Viewers praised the film for presenting the birth process and infant care from start to finish, urging parents to study infant care and municipal sanitation to improve city health.
The Clark County Board of Commissioners invites sealed proposals for the Henry F. Schowe Road improvement in Clark County Indiana to be graded drained and paved with macadam bids open August 2 1920 at 10 A M. Each bid must include a double bid bond and non collusion affidavit.
Fred Franke of Port Fulton received a letter from a Spanish war prisoner offering one third of a large fortune for help to settle bankrupt proceedings in Spain. The scam letter requests Franke to travel to Spain and wire funds to cover costs so the prisoner can claim possession of a treasure-laden bailment. The document promises secrecy and pending telegraphic steps to secure the fortune.
A special meeting of Jeffersonville taxpayers and surrounding towns is scheduled to discuss important financial matters. Organizers urge broad attendance to protect taxpayers interests and address local tax issues.
Miss Emma Haas and Mr Louis Rau entertained at Mrs Bruce Stratton and Gallehters of Detroit Mieh. Music dancing and contests marked the evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Knoble Stratton and Velma Canton Bruce Streitien and daughters Loretta and Germaine Detroit Michigan and others from Canton New Albany Jeffersonville and Louisville.
Good music and dancing announced at the Masonic Temple Moonlight event on Monday July 12 with admission 157 cents for Fairly district.
Official county notice from Auditor Thomas L. Stoner of Gark County Indiana appears in the adv. section with dates July 10 17 and 24. The seal and commission text indicate a formal administrative filing or proceeding.
A special meeting of Clark County Council Indiana will convene at the Auditor's office in the Court House Jeffersonville on Saturday the 17th 1920 at 16 o'clock a.m. to transact business as required by state law. Notices cite the Auditor Thomas L Stoner and advertise the session details and seal. A separate sale ad offers a $3750 Player Piano for trade or cash contact.
Clark County Indiana filed with the Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners a petition requesting permission to issue bonds of 330000 for the Clark County Memorial Hospital. The petition will be heard by the board at its office in the State House in the city of Indianapolis.
Miss Ruth Hull, guest of Mrs. ylrene Parker and Cleon Parker on Front Street, returned last night to her home.
Mrs Moo J Motsinger, who has been visiting her, and Mrs Ray Mar fino have returned to her home in Pekin Indiana.
Mero Ferdinand Vojet of Chatta nooga hosts visiting representatives for a tennis event. The informal gathering spotlights regional talent and exchanges games and skills in a friendly showcase.
Mrs Peter Heep is seriously ill at her home on Kvestnut Street with neighbors tending to her condition and emergency services not yet required.
An old advertisement for Boysee's Sweet Shop touts first class ice cream and candy options including chocolates, creams, caramels, and assorted sodas. It urges patrons to try the offerings, enjoy better health, and return with friends.
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls a springtime gang gathering for weed cutting and mischief. The narrator describes sneaking off, smoking homemade cigarettes, racing to the creek, and splashing in together with friends including Fat and Bob Reed or Doc Jones in lighthearted mischief.
Three boys driving a fast buggy hit 3 year old Harry Cleveland near his grandparents home in Sellersburg. The horse and buggy passed over him leaving facial wounds and a damaged right arm. Immediate medical care was given but internal injuries were not confirmed.
The County Auditor invites bids for a 8066 foot road improvement in Owen Township Clark County Indiana known as the William Mr. Bower road. Bids close at 10 AM on the advertised date with a 1920 bid bond and non collusion affidavit required. The Board may reject any or all bids and no extra compensation beyond contract terms.
The church invites worshippers to Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m by the pastor A prayer meeting is set for 7 30 p m with no night service Public invited to attend
Combined Sunday School and church service begin at 9 30 a m with lesson study Jonathan befriends Davids sermon topic The burning bush A friendly invitation to all Remember the picnic date at Glenwood Wednesday August 11
Rev. Wol Munday leads Morton Memorial Church service schedule for Sunday July 11 with Sunday School at 9 30 and morning service at 10 45 followed by a children's sermon. The evening vesper series continues at 7 oclock with Grace Leigh Scott speaking on wartime youth work and postwar efforts in France and America.
Rev Oscar Lee Black and First Presbyterian Church urge attendance at Bible School and Sunday worship. Membership is a privilege and Christian joy arises from public scripture reading and Bible study. Visitors are welcomed at the church with services at 9 30, 19 30 and 7 30.
John T Scull presides at a 9 a m Sunday service at Wall Street M E Church with 9 30 Sunday Schools and a 10 30 fourth quarterly meeting led by Rev L T Freeland who will administer communion The quarter conference business session is Monday at 7 30 with a report on a new building project Epworth League covers Sunday 7 8 pm Gospel service Wednesday 7 30 pm A Moonlight trip by the Masonic Temple Club leaves the wharf at 8 15 pm Monday July 12 price 55 cents Adv D 157 C July 9 10
The board released findings on a pardon review with a notably small outcome. Officials detailed the processes and criteria used to assess requests and emphasized due process and transparency in the decision.
The board granted four pardons and four commutations to reformatory inmates. Four parole extensions were approved and a temporary probation extension granted. Clemency was denied in forty cases. Notable actions include John Bomer assault and battery reduced terms in county case. Riza Herman parole review. Edward Kepler rape sentence cut to twenty years.
A historic commutation summary lists cases from 1915 to 1917 including John Tucker Wayne corny James Warner Otto Brandleyv and John Jemison. Sentences ranged from five to fourteen years, with reductions to three to four teen and one to five years. The board’s recommendations are typically approved by the Governor.
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