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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1920
Page
1
A San Francisco dispatch reports Bryan denouncing the Democratic convention work and the party’s stance on the presidential question. He condemns party tactics, asserts constitutional limits, and critiques government and foreign policy while calling for independent judgment beyond party lines.
Help wanted for a cook at the Jeffersonville Orphans Home located at 832 Meigs Ave. Apply in person at the home. Ady. D 159, duty 12, 15, 1 percent.
The ceremony joined Fenest Wo. Rirk. Muneis and Mrs. Mars Erhredt Anderson at the Presbyterian Manse with Rev. Biaes pactor of the First Presbyterian church performing. The bride is a teacher in the public school at Munee and the couple planned to visit Franklin.
A family reunion was held at the home of Mr and Mrs A L M Baggerty for three Pifer brothers Elmer, Peter, and Broe with their wives and children. It marked the first time in twelve years the brothers gathered, with connections to Mrs Baggerly and Mrs W Baggerly and Mrs Mo W W Scott of Vincennes noted.
A reader pledges to return early for supper but worries about missing the Masonic Moonlit event. The note hints at family schedule conflict and a social gathering labeled Masonic Moonlite.
Lawmakers struggle over a measure to legalize tax increases during a tense special session. Governor and officials press for restraint as vacancies and upcoming elections cloud prospects for action. Republicans hold a strong, election‑driven stance, while public opinion and next regular session loom large.
The Elks held a camp dance Saturday evening described as a delightful affair. Attendees included numerous local residents and couples such as Mr. and Mrs. J. Al McWknisiot, Mr. and Mrs. Dee Bastian, and Miss Evelyn Sweenes, with many others listed among the guest count.
The Township Home Beaninges Club and guests were entertained by Capt and Mrs Hoiman at their home. Mrs Paneburnoof Hartostown read on “Americanizing America” and Mrs Stavens spoke on club work. Esther Snath’s reading drew laughs and a birthday cake honored Mrs Hoffnman and Mrs Swarts. Mrs Heegy is seriously ill at Chestnut Street home.
Arrivals at the reformatory late Saturday include Herbert Hubble Morgan a couple from Bureghary ten days to twenty years John Powers Marion Counts up to fourteen years and Williams from Marion County with a long sentence for murder indicating multiple new detainees and unclear spellings.
A party including Jyman Spanos Mrs Win DL Lawrence and Margaret Simms JSegaie Smith and rladys Keily toured Mammoth Cave from Wednesday to Friday and reported a wonderful trip.
An advertisement for Boyce's Sweet Shop promotes chocolates creams and caramels and the best sodas in a friendly call to try the ice cream and return with friends Adv No 4.
Mr and Mrs William Richardson of Groward Park gave their daughter Louise a pleasant birthday suite party last week. Attendants included Louise Baird Zoe Davis Nellie Lambert Louise Ditzler Hav el Haga Mary Louise Edwards and Louise Richardson. The boys present were Henry Shannon Lavour Wenning Forrest Wenning Earl Goodwin Alva Lathwehr Clifford Mitchell Chester Rote Herbert Howland and Adane Bruner. The evening featured games music and dancing with a prettily decorated venue.
At Wall Street M. E. Sunday School a bean shower raised at least 150 pounds for the Greencastle Methodist Children's Home. Children marched to the table as the orchestra played Onward Christian Soldiers. Miss Angis Godwin organized the drive. 10 children now live at the Greencastle home. Subscribe via Mrs. Lawrence Zunmer or Mrs. M. Marble.
The passage notes pink and white themes echoed in cakes and decorations as Miss Louise, the recipient, receives many useful and beautiful presents and wishes for many happy returns of the day.
Article recalls the second anniversary of the great 1918 offensive and Foch taking command of Allied forces. It praises Foch as the world’s greatest wartime strategist and notes American gratitude for France and Britain’s sacrifices.
The Daughters of Isabela met in St Augustine's Auditorium yesterday at 2 oclock. Forty new members were initiated into the local chapter by the Louisville initiation team. A social hour followed with refreshments served.
Miss Maud Crate was home for the weekend from Hanover Indiana where she is studying.
Eliza J. Gillespie 38 filed in Clark Circuit Court for divorce from George H. Gillespie 74 after he abandoned her fifteen days post wedding. She claims he refused support and took earnings from four of her children by a prior marriage while she supported him. Four former wives of Gillespie are dead. this was her second marriage.
Merc and Mrs Gr AL Schader celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary Saturday evening at their home 324 Fonesta street with a cordial reception. A large number of friends called during the event extending congratulations to the happy pair. The occasion featured music, singing, and dainty refreshments, with many fine pieces of cut glass received as crystal anniversary gifts.
Fragmentary verse describes a late night river trip on a boat, with plans to depart soon. Mention of a crowd labeled as alive and a small cost of 55, with names Bill and Kate as implied participants. The passage lacks clear narrative structure and authoritative actions.
Reading reads LeRose Theater announces Friday and Saturday showings with advance admission at 160 cents on July 12 13 14 15 16.
The notice lists multiple meetings: Woman's Civic Club at the Young Men's Business Club room, Wall Street quarterly conference at the church, Luke's S S officers and teachers at the church, Girl Scouts at Presbyterian Church with Miss Gladys Pennington, Masonic Temple Club Monday night, Nota Bene Club all day Wednesday with Mrs John Lutz, and Park Church Wednesday coffee social in the church basement.
The notice lists Tuesday gatherings including WW.F. M.S. at Wall St Church with Miss Ada Frank and the Philithea Chapter of Mormon Memorial Church with Mrs. Carrie Lawton in Louisville, plus Roy Seounts at Wall St Church and the Triangle Missionary Society at the Christain Church. Rotary Club hosts at Mie Pines, and Christain Church official board with Mr. Filmer Freank. Rainbow Club with Miss Margaret Pat.
Thursday readings list the Priscilla Club meeting with Mrs. John Russ, St Pauls Guild gathering, Morton Memorial Aid Society, and a lawn fete by the Ladies Bible Class of Park Church Thursday night. Rebekah Lodge meets at Pfau Hall, St Pauls Sunday School picnic at Pointe Ferry Park Louisville.
The Presbyterian Church hosts a community picnic at Ohio Falls Ball Park on Friday. The Men’s Friendship Club will meet Friday night with Mr. Wihner Fox. Boy Scouts of the Presbyterian Church also meet Friday night.
A U S delegation of thirteen fifty women from the United States will travel to Europe this August under State Department protection in a mission to study conditions. They will visit England Norway and Ireland and attend the quinquenial convention in September in Christiania. The party led by William F E Bell will tour battlefields and meet royal and official hosts before returning to America in October aboard the Norwegian America Line.
Mr and Mrs Wiliam Pfau invite members of the Boy Scouts Troops and their bridge club to a Curtis Farn camp event Saturday evening.
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