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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1920
Page
1
The Golds Bureau urges establishing vocational or placement departments in public schools or near them to place youths in positions with growth and training. It advocates continuation courses and follow up to prevent monotony and deadened ambition from blind entry level work.
The piece lauds Arthur Brisbane as the supreme editorial writer whose clarity and style captivate millions. It notes his high pay tied to circulation gains and his ability to translate complex material into simple, forceful prose.
A White House statement says Wilson's administration will back Governor Cox for the presidency. The campaign plans begin after Cox delivers six acceptance speeches, starting August 10, with full support from the President and Cabinet.
A trained nurse has been secured to provide constant attention at her country home as Ella Cooper remains in a delicate condition and the situation stays about the same.
A tribute to Arthur Brisbane praised for creating the modern newspaper editorial page for a broad audience. The piece highlights his simple language clear explanations and ability to uplift readers from factory workers to stenographers.
In Marion Ohio President hopeful Warren G. Harding completes his acceptance speech and plans a few days rest. An automobile ride is scheduled for this afternoon. In Chicago over five hundred railroad union representatives gather to prepare for the wage award decision due tomorrow at 10 am. The council reviews terms and votes section by section amid reported dissatisfaction with the deal. In Columbus Ohio Cox meets the Democratic National Committee to discuss the campaign’s future and national chairmanship with Homer Cummings and Edward Moore as leading names. Manze Whe reportedly would not accept the post.
The Star announces new daily comic cartoons including Barney Google and Toots and Casper. Readers can expect lighthearted humor and ongoing additions as features expand in the near future.
Mrs Carrie Phipps wife of B J Phipps died at her Claysburg home Saturday July 1 at 2 15 pm She was born June 28 1875 and had just turned 45 She leaves husband two children Della married to Dehert Taflingzer and John Beutel siblings and two grandchildren The funeral is set for 2 00 pm today at the home with S Be Carr the First Church of Christ Scientist reader in charge Burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery
The Public Library hosted a popular Story Hour with readings like The Palace of Vanity and Dust Under the Rug. Mrs Caldwell led the children in a Victrola selections choice and a post program discussion. The Women’s Club program committee announced a Doll and Doll Buggy parade in Warder Park with prizes and child escorts. A July 15 musicale honored General Ferdinand Foch with a French American flag display and songs including Over There, providing an hour and a half of music and learning for young attendees.
The Star announces a new daily feature for women titled The Revealations of a Wife. It is widely read, high priced, and already running in major dailies. Readers are invited to anticipate the first publication at an early date.
Nazimova headlines the LeRose Theatre program with MHE BRAT showing Sunday and Monday. Advertisement note cites July 1926 listings and ad number 167.
The Star announces a new partnership with the International News Service to install a Telegraph Service at the Star office. The feature will deliver Telegraph News of the day and local items, at a weekly outlay of over $35, with reader support urged to create a true home paper.
The Speeds baseball team fell 7 to 1 to Louisville Cement on their home diamond. Jenkins allowed ten strikeouts in a strong start, but costly fielding errors helped Louisville score four in the second inning as Speeds managed only three hits. Wieble walked, Ston ep delivered a two bagger for Speeds in the sixth.
Miss Helen Finnegan has returned from a visit to Madison. Miss Vera Von Allman and Mao zola Gasteel of Louisville and Miss Hortense Huckleberry of this city are at White Mills Kentucky for a week or ten days. Mr and Mrs Win Kres eh ar spent yesterday with Mr Louis Roederer and family in the country. Mr Burgens Ogden returned from a trip last week.
Dr Griffith C Brannon was jailed in Putnamville for 90 days and fined 280 dollars after pleading guilty to illegal transportation of whiskey. Police intercepted thirteen pints hidden in his car in Jeffersonville, saying he bought the liquor in Louisville for personal use and frequent trips hinted at resale.
Mr. Andrew Huckleberry, who had been ill, shows improvement and is reported to be better now. He had been receiving care, and his condition is described as improving.
Mr and Mrs Irwin Frank of Lou sville were visiting in the city yesterday. Mr and Mrs Philip Stonf are rejoicing over the arrival of a baby daughter.
Mrs Chas Howard visiting her daughter Mrs George Howell of Cincinnati has returned.
Detroit residents Mr. and Mrs. John Plunkett and baby visiting Mrs. George Dunguan traveled to St Matthews and Crestwood Kentucky for a visit. They planned to return today and depart tomorrow for Columbus to visit his parents before returning home.
Mrs. John Suummers of Galveston Texas visits her brother Mr Harry Wilson and Mrs Wilson Mechanic Sti. Summers was formerly Miss Mayme Wilson and this is the first time in sixteen years she has been back home. Mrs Reubin Dailey is very much improved.
An electric storm last night caused a fire that totalled a barn on the Chiver farm near Blackston's Will. The building held oat and wheat and was a total loss. The family, away in the city attending a Nazarene tent meeting, learned of the blaze from police while the barn burned.
Miss Maud Wilson hosted a Saturday slumber party at 814 EF Court Ave for guests including Maud Crafton Eunice Swarts Anna Swarts Elizabeth Rose Allie Ogden Eliza beth Chambers and Mrs John Lutz in attendance.
J M Mohr a Louisville chiropractor suffered severe scalp wounds and bruises after being struck by one of three automobiles at 5th and Market streets Saturday night. He was treated, returned home, and was able to resume business the next morning.
Nazimova appears in The Brat at Rose Theatre Sunday and Monday with a program of dramatic scenes and performances.
The Clark County Chautauqua is officially announced for Jersenville on August 5. Tickets will be sold only through listed local merchants with season passes costing adults 2.00 and children 1.00. A meeting of the Chautauqua Committee of the Womens Civic Club meets at the Bible Library tonight at 8:00.
Miss Jessie Snepp hosted a Friday night gathering at her home on Indi ana Ave. Guests danced, rode in an auto, and returned to a Dutch lunch. Attending were Misses Kath een Mears Elizabeth gauers Helen Williams Mildred Dunlevy Dorothy Snepp and Jessie Snepp along with Messrs. Arthur Franz Alfred Mirando and Elmer Beyl.
The Jeffersonville Star invites readers to place local ads for houses for sale, rentals, or other items. The notice emphasizes using the paper for efficient selling or renting and reaching nearby buyers or renters.
KLUB KALANDER in Youngs Men's Business meeting Monday night. Girl Scouts Juniors of the Presbyterian Church host a lawn fete on the church lawn Monday night. Epworth League of Louisville District, to which Morton Memorial Church belongs, meets Monday night at Broadway Church. Lowtisville.
The Rainbow Club meets Tuesday night with Mrs Marguerite Patrick in New Albany. The ALO Club plans Tuesday afternoon activities with Miss Maybelle Baipci and Miss Jennie Taggart as part of the UK War effort.
The Daughters of Rebekah hold an all day meeting with Mrs. Fred Kallin. The Busy Bees conduct an all day event at Meyerstrove in The Calumet Club. A Wednesday afternoon session convenes with Mrs. Harry Woodman in Louisville.
The Queen Esther Circle of Wail Street Church meets Thursday nights at the church. The Epworth League of Merion Memorial Church gives notice for Thursday night activities. Members of all church choirs in the city meet Thursday night at the Presbyterian Church to prepare for the community singing on the opening day of Chautauqua.
The Men's Friendship Club of the Presbyterian Church will meet Friday night with guest Mr. Wilmer Fox attending. The event aims to foster fellowship and community ties among church members and neighbors.
The Daily Star will begin printing Arthur Brisbane's Today in the first front page column starting next week. The feature mirrors Brisbane's popular daily articles published in major papers and is part of several new additions to the Star’s lineup.
Wanted wood workers and foremen cabinet makers machine and bench hands and varnishers. Good wages good hours and good working conditions. Apply in person or write for details to The Wood Trades Association of Cincinnati 306 Odd Fellows Temple Cincinnati Ohio.
Jeffersonville's Popu lar Drug Store offers best of service and low prices on perfumes toilet articles soaps face creams toothbrushes clothes brushes combs and hair brushes. Ask for perfumes with strength purity and fragrance.
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