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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
1
A historical note shows Mayor Myers has long presided over police court. It lists city fines by year from 1910 to 1924 with gaps for 1912 and 1916. Under prohibition era, totals rise from 511.17 in 1918 to 2087.67 in 1924, with 1914 marked as halved due to a change in administration.
At the District Federation of Clubs session in New Albany Mrs. Frank Ellis of this city was elected secretary treasurer. Also named were Mrs. T J Brooks chairman Mrs W N Short vice president Mrs Daniel Tafanite corresponding secretary and Mrs Frank Ellis secretary treasurer Lelia Robinson was appointed chairman of Federated The session closed on a successful note with Jeffersonville scheduled to host next year’s convention.
The Daughters of Isabella Circle No 95 announce an all day picnic at Glenwood Park on June 23. Committees cover Euchre Lotto Country Store Novelty Booth Dancing Candy Ice Cream Advertising Lunch and children's party supervision with no general gate admission and lunch served at noon and in the evening.
Funeral services for Mrs. John Grimm killed in an auto accident will be held Friday at 2 30 pm from the late home on Virginia Avenue Rev D A Winter officiating burial at Walnut Ridge The Presbyterian Guild pacifies at Wilmer Fox summer home on Plank Road today husbands of members as guests
The Elks summer camp at Arctic Springs will be opened on Saturday. The dance hall and dining room are being enlarged.
Members will hold their monthly social meeting Friday evening at Augustine's Auditorium. A rummage sale is planned for June with attendees asked to bring a bundle of rummages.
The Buick division announced a lowering of the cost for its machine by approximately $300. The move targets increased accessibility for buyers and reflects competitive pricing in the auto equipment market.
Lieutenant Commander Jonas Howard Ingram and family stay thirty days with his parents at the Spring Hill home before sailing back to San Pedro where his ship the New Mexico is stationed. He returns greatly pleased with Jeffersonville and praises Chile and Argentina as stable republics. His brother Warland Ingram joins him from Omaha for a short stay.
The Masonic Band held its first election at Masonic Hall. George Zoeller was chosen president, Roy Wilcox secretary treasurer Thomas Baker librarian and Fred Waggoner conductor. The 24 instrument group includes members from all city lodges and New Albany.
Dr. Floyd Parks, a druggist at Market and Spring streets, has operated his store for over 45 years. Now over 80, he still works daily, arriving in the morning, returning for dinner, and staying late to attend to business. He stands as perhaps the oldest man in county business.
Contractor Sweeney says the White Way is practically assured with 48 posts to be erected, 24 on each side, along the street between Court Avenue and the river, and the project has wide local support as we go to press.
Captain Dick Jenks, former captain of No. engine house and former fire chief, substitutes for Assistant Chief Bert Pittman who is on vacation. He will stay on duty while other firefighters take turns on leave. Mike O’Neil is second in line.
Mrs Steinfeld mother of Cohen of this city died Monday in Chicago and the funeral was held in Louisville today Attorneys Emil and Isaac Steinfeld of Louisville are nephews, well known here.
Mrs Janet Whitesides came home from Chicago after two weeks with Mrs I F Whitesides who underwent a surgical operation. Mrs Whitesides is reported as doing fine and recovering.
Mr and Mrs J J Morris and their daughter Elizabeth Morris of Lexington Kentucky were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Lewis Girdier and have now returned home.
Attorney George Knopp and Clifford Bensinger start construction at Wall and Chestnut streets with six houses and plan to build at least 42 more to house workers for upcoming factories. The venture aims to meet demand for quarters before autumn, signaling a rising building boom.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Reed returned from Anderson to find two brothers injured. Simon Reed was kicked by a mule breaking an arm while another brother suffered a hernia and abdominal injury from a plow handle. Both men rest at home with their father John Reed in Blue Lick.
Farmers, truckers, motorists and team drivers contend over county road repairs as commissioners schedule a Friday meeting to address the dispute. A large turnout is anticipated to voice complaints and seek a resolution.
George Rogers files self defense plea in City Court this morning before Mayor as Bernard Groark faces the court in a preliminary appearance.
Fragmentary report describes Rogers charging Groark with hitting him with a rack and Groark having witnesses to a knife threat. Pleas self defense and advisement through Saturday.
As Spring street gains form, a plan to extend a White Way from at least Court Avenue to the river gains momentum. The project would become a city advertising boon, with arrangements for laying the plant before paving to avoid repeated tearing up. The Public Service Company may handle connections and repairs during street work.
The International Sunday School Association launches a citywide Children’s Week June 5 to 12. A pageant titled The Right of the Child will be shown at the Dream Theater June 9 with 85 participants and free admission. A union service at Wall Street M E Church features Judge Houston Quinn on The Child and the Church. A children’s chorus from all Sunday schools will perform with Walk Street Orchestra.
A candy sale featuring homemade goodies will be held at the United Home Furnishing Company's store on Saturday by the Daughters Isabella Girele 95.
Mrs. W. H. Lawrence of East Chestnut Street has shown improvement after a period of serious illness, officials report. Her condition is now steadier and relatives are hopeful for a full recovery.
The article reviews the history of the First Presbyterian Church of New Albany begun in 1830, noting its formation from a joint church with Jeff Just Pastersonville and New Albany Presby terian, the dedication of a court house church site in 1834, and the use of prison-made bricks. It cites Dr Samuel M Merriwether as first elder and mentions the 90 year old brick building now serving Nazarene and other congregations.
Divorce granted Celia Lomax from Obadiah Lomax after 45 years of marriage. Ada Huntley granted divorce from Harold Huntley. County Clerk Zollman issued 226 marriage licenses in May. Settlement approved for George Jacobs estate to Kate Jacobs totaling 3433.40 for farm equipment. Sheriff Dugan nursing a mashed thumb from jail door incident. William Dailey charged with tuberculosis while jailed after slaying Charles Orema. five murder suspects from the Grimm case arraigned, not guilty pleas, trial set for June 43. Nick Harrakas indicted for robbery. four men charged with first degree murder and as accessories. trials pending.
The Gentry Brothers Show promotes kindness to animals as a core training method and educational aim for children. The exhibit near Jeffersonville on June 4 emphasizes humane handling, no weapons, and the animals’ calm training through sweetness and patience, inspiring curiosity about the animal kingdom.
Mrs Sarah Glossbrenner quietly marked her 93rd birthday at her daughter’s East Maple street home. Daughter Mrs James Tilford of East Maple and Mrs Emma Davis of Columbus came to help. Glossbrenner remains busy making missionary quilts, whose reach has traveled worldwide and supported Mary J Johnston Hospital in Manila.
A board and congregational meeting will be held at the Howard Christian Church Thursday night to discuss repairs to the facility.
Washington June 1 Special correspondence. Chairman Fordney of the House Ways and Means Committee invites southern producers to name products for the dutiable list as the committee drafts a permanent tariff measure. He stresses fair treatment for all sections and asks southern representatives to state if they want tariffs to protect producers or raise government funds. The petition has unsettled some long-time protectionists in the South who fear a shift toward free trade.
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