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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1920
Page
1
The article criticizes buyers who paid only part of Liberty Bonds after wartime enthusiasm. It cites careless delays and fading urgency as prices rise postwar. It urges prompt completion of payments to redeem reputations and provide for the future.
The shoe industry faces factory closures and widespread unemployment as public demand for footwear collapses. Tanneries idle, hides cheap, and clothing inflation fades, prompting a consumer strike that reduces orders and deflates prices. The piece argues sustained high prices would have preserved jobs and profits.
All Elks are requested to be present at a meeting next Wednesday day 14th Initiation Reading of applications and other important business James W. Sweeney Exalted Ruler B P GO E No 362 Adv D 161 C July 13 14
Advertisement details a sale of young pedigreed Flemish Giant rabbits. Listings show contact Ernest Mayer at 212 Missouri Ave Jeffersonville Indiana with ad numbers 14 15 16.
Fatty Arbuckle appears in the new comedy Back Stage at LeRose Theater this Friday and Saturday. Adv. D 160 C lists July 12, 18, 14, 15, 16.
In Yeelock the Juvenile court sentences James Keller aged around 14 and Theodore Ray 12 to terms at the Indiana Boys Series Plainfield. The sentences are suspended on good behavior. they will be taken to the school next week by Probation Officer Hant. They were charged with stealing from Walnut and Chestnut residents, breaking into a stable, and selling goods to a junk dealer. Night prowling complaints have prompted officers to vow to arrest each charged boy and, where law violations are proven, sentence them to the Mediaiaia Boys School.
The church held a farewell reception for Rev John Gallagher who served as assistant priest for a year before leaving for a parish in Speedway, Indiana. A verse and musical program accompanied the event, and Mrs veatiie ladies provided refreshments. A purse was presented as thanks for his service, and Rev Swanfrd Sullivan of Philadelphia will arrive tomorrow to take his place.
Cambridge reports show many Harvard instructors in arts and sciences receiving salaries around 1 000 dollars yearly, far below street car workers. The figures accompany plans for a two million endowment fund campaign, with a large portion of the money allocated to faculty salaries.
Mr and Mrs J. Garrett of 330 East Market Street have returned from an automobile trip to Kentucky and Tennessee. They visited Nashville and Lost Run and Bowling Green during their journey.
Mrs Oscar Lee Black entertained at six o clock Tuesday evening at the Presbyterian Maus in her home in honor of her guest Miss Eva Black. Guests included Miss Eve Black Bath Dorothsy Baldwin Jessie Snepp Ruth Bottlers and Mildred Melville.
Amid Indiana's special session, House moves an institutional deficits bill while debates over a legalizing tax bill delay final action. Senate resistance grows with calls for a fall extraordinary levy, and leaders weigh suspending routine readings to speed passage.
Dixie advertises the Handsome Cabin Cruiser for private charters for picnics and swimming at Six Mile Island or Moonlight rides. Phone 796 W. op 295.
Last evening at St Pauls Church Louisville Miss Christine Louise Rinke became the wife of Robert Lee Atkins in a ceremony conducted at 8 30 by Rev C D Wright. The bride wore white net and lace over satin with a shower bouquet of roses. Attendants included maid of honor Miss Virginia Rymms and bridesmaids Miss Ruth Rubey and a cousin of the groom Mr Thomas Tasly. A reception followed at 1709 South Fourth Street for immediate family. The couple will reside at 514 West Hell Louisville.
Mrs. Watson returns to Huntington West Virginia after visiting her brother Milton Stoner. Mrs. Hedding and her daughter from Louisville were guests of Mrs. A B K Gillegan on Thursday. Fred Metz spent a weekend visit in Cincinnati.
Rev. Watkins and family moved to Washington Ind where they will spend two weeks. Pauline and Elva Hilton of Midway visited Grace Patrick last week. Mary and Ruth Conn spent several days in Jeffersonville as guests of their aunt Mrs. Chas Gonn. Miss Lula Deibel has returned from State Normal School. Garreld Sparks employed at Columbus spent Sunday with home folks. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Fields spent two days in town.
Charles Clark was arrested on suspicion of panhandling. He flashed diamond rings a diamond pin and a gold watch saying they were paid for from a sidewalk business. He claimed to earn 100 to 129 dollars daily but faced 30 days in the House of Correction after the magistrate noted slow business.
A 1919 Nansus nepotism ban begins to affect state offices in Topekra Kas as departments issue forms for staff to certify no relation to chiefs by blood or marriage. Some workers have moved to other posts. others face job loss without interdepartmental transfers.
A notice seeking a five room cottage with electric, gas and bath. Call phone 160 and report at once.
J. Stephen of Bristol England completes a publicized barrel ascent over Niagara Falls, framing the stunt as a business item rather than mere spectacle. He notes his earlier feats show no fear and plans to continue using the method for profit.
Miss Ruth String leaves in a few days for Nashville Tennessee to visit her brother Mr Christian String. The Arrangement Committee of the Woman's Civic Club has charge of the Community Rest Room this week urging public use. Miss Neehe B Mitshell to Bay View Michigan for the summer with Mr and Mrs Alover Bennett returning to visit her sister Mrs Fd Gain and Mr Cain of Detroit Michigan.
Dorothy Young visits her cousins Leone and Elizabeth Franklin in New Albany for a family gathering.
Rev. Paul Gilbert of Monticello, Inc. visited the city yesterday calling on friends. He says his mother is so crippled with rheumatism she cannot walk out. They plan to take her to Texas to live with a daughter.
Mr and Mrs Al Sweitzer return home to St Louis after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Weibel.
The Woman's Civic Club reports 265 members after a recent enrollment drive and expects to reach 300 soon. The group aims to expand community service and outreach in the coming weeks.
Mr and Mrs PD Morton and their daughter Mildred of Cisco Utah are expected to spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs Leslie String.
Drs Julia Ingramty Anna Lawrener and Deela Hertzseh are staying several days as guests of Mrs William Ingram on Sparks Avenue.
Mrs. Paul Rinke has just returned from visits to Cincinnati Ohio and Latonia Kentucky. She reported pleasant stops and plans to resume daily routines soon.
The notice reports Mr Howard W Menart leaving Vestena day for Charleston South Carolina with sparse details from a local source.
Mr and Mrs Paul Rinke announce the marriage of their daughter Christine Louise Rinke to Mr Robert Lee Askins of Louisville. The ceremony took place last night at 8:30 at St Pauls Cathedral, St James Court, Louisville.
Dorothy Seward travels to Columbus Indiana to visit relatives, leaving her home for a short stay. The trip centers on family time with kin in the area.
A brief legal notice notes an adv. draft entry D 160 C dated July 12 with £5 and figures 14 15 16, without further context or names.
Mrs Geo P Stean and her children are visiting Ohio Falls, staying with Misses Mary and Tillie Goudy on Spring Hill.
Indianapolis men who were foam er members of the third division U S A held the first annual convention at the State House today. The convention opened on the second anniversary of the Maine in which the Third Division participated. The society formed while the division was in the army of occupation on the Rhine.
A Nazarene tent revival reports nightly services drawing large crowds. The message urges believers to shed anger wrath malice blasphemy and lying and to put on the new man through holiness. Preacher cites Colossians and Romans on sanctification and the second work of grace.
From across Indiana, top rifle and pistol shooters vie for the state championship at Ft. Benjamin Harrison July 9 22. Adjutant General Harry W B Smith reports high entry interest as teams are selected to represent Indiana at Camp Perry. Transportation meals and rifles ammunition are provided. Practice starts July 9 with a night school on fine points and Friday highlights the national program.
Mrs Iva Mae Resehar, a former resident, won an interlocutory divorce decree aided by testimony of a kiss on Grace Van the stenographer for R H Resehar. The case cited late night office encounters and alleged abuse as grounds. Attorney Leland H Walker represented Mrs Resehar in the California action.
WANTED Wood workers and wood working foremen cabinet makers machine and bench hands and varnishers. Good wages good hours and good working conditions. Apply in person or write for further particulars to THE WOOD TRADES ASSOCIATION OF CINCINNATI 306 Odd Fellows Temple Cincinnati Ohio.
The passage discusses the Sin principal binding the inward foe and the urge to evil. It cites Romans 6 6 7, arguing the Old Man is crucified with Christ to destroy Sin's body and free believers. It emphasizes deliverance from the sin nature and living in newness of life.
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