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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1920

Page

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Patriotic programme at Vander Park altered by weather

Only 270 More Days at the Reformatory presents a patriotic programme in Vander Park on July 5 from 9 00 to 11 50. Miss Ferrel from the Neighborhood House was to speak but could not attend. Mrs G V All Hands conducted the meeting in her stead.

Reformatory Vander Park Ferrel Neronborhood House G. V. Allhands Toad Daccarto Clatbman Tce Cananitsee Eee CP Bs Poe Tlora Ras Tauaen Biowco Stediisa Cory Mr. Yester

Women’s Club Activity and Civic Efforts Highlighted

A Jeffersonville women’s club notes a busy period of civic outreach. Committees address rest room openings, city clean up, and outreach drives with reports on fundraising, rentals, and community programs led by Mrs. Caldwell and Mrs. Shiddler.

Ambiss Eucenia Glossbrenner Reagmiq Geth Ted Welaek Aijwai Kappa Pri Jvappa Beek Chad Yoders Reeker Geedpaer James Carver Tal O Madison Clab Almands Berkles Cal Evie Ppl Caldwell Sefersonville

National Republican Convention Opens in Chicago

The National Republican Convention opened in Chicago with intense interest and wide speculation on the nominee. With no clear boss atop the field, delegates may choose the candidate with the strongest backing, as Democrats criticize anti convention appearances.

Chicago

Heaths And Funerals Notice At Charleton Meeting

Mrs. Barton Al Bare will be held at 2 30 o clock at the familiar peshbenee at Chacestown and will be conducted by the Reverend FL AL Gaubbrie. Datermen will be out the Charlestan cometers.

Barton AL

Funeral for Mrs Mar Sherrod Held in Sellersburg

The funeral for Mrs Mar Sherrod wife of Patrick Sherrod took place Wednesday at the Mietoiocist Ryyscapal Church in Sellersburg with burial at Walnist Hidee Cemetery. She was born January 24 in Sellersburg and survived by three sons Clyarces Sherrod Chester Dewey Sherrod and two daughters Nellie Sikerrod and Miss Wilkingsehr along with three brothers.

Mar Sherrod Clyarces Shoerrod Clarks Vaile Chester Dewey Sherrod Nellie Sikerrod Tone Wiilkiangsehr Andiatragyilis

Grocer Fires on Thief at Midnight

Stephen Freund, a grocer of 118 FE Court Avenue, fired at a burglar trying to enter his home Sunday at midnight. No trace of a bullet was found. Freund believes the intruder was hit and fled through a lumber yard. He heard a window shutter rattle and a gunshot from behind the room.

Stephen Freund Court Avenue Burzelar Freund

Local residents return home after funeral ceremony

RETURN HOME, Mr. and Mrs. L A Williams of Indianapolis Mer Peter Bowes of Seymour and Will Perr and ohaual ter of Indianapolis returned to their homes Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Edward Perry of Lvenapolis and Mrs Clifford Carr of Chicago returned this morning. They were here for the death and burial of Mrs Hester Coble.

L.A. Wiliams Indianapolis Mer Peter Bowes Oymour Will Perr Ohaualter Edward Perry Tnevanapolis Clifford Carr Chicaso Mes Hester Coble

Personal Property Valuation Totals By Hedger Township

A report from Erasmus P Sage, Assessor of Petersonville, records personal property valuations in Hedger Township totaling 57.220 across all years. Items include horses valued at 481,725 cattle at 682,980 hogs 1,284 valued at 167,840 sheep 3 valued 35,373 automobiles 1, etc. The list notes farming implements household furniture stocks and money notes with specific values and associated increases proposed by the County Board of Revision and the state Board of Tax Commissioners.

Clark Erasmus Pl Sage Petersonville County Board of Rewison State Board of Pax Commissioners Bia

Meeting of the Village Youth Club committees named for August

An aba special meeting of the Village Youth Club was held to appoint chairmen and arrange for upcoming events. The General Committee and subcommittees for finance advertising transportation country store dance hall skiff wicket and candy committees were named with several chairmen. Reports from committees are due at the Penur Business meeting, with a potential guest speaker from Chicago.

Hood EON Lem. Book Applesate Ray J. McWhinney Finance Charles RP. Heviasch JFL Poimdexies Hor. Perensen Jos. Giegdoran Harry Ingel Ralph Swaets Alp Keller Anderson Moore Robi Homnaker John ¢Isenger J. H. Same Harry Norman F. H. Same Clifford Renninger Isaac Gordon Frank J Lindley Gate Fel Ta Rue Parkins

Resurrection Life Versus Spirit Communication Debate

Rector H P Lyman Wheaton argues spiritualist communications offer no gospel-based continuity with Scripture. He contrasts this with the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, defining a new life in Christ characterized by conscious union with God, Holy Love, and an unspoiled future beyond death.

Doauith Spariftkuitae St Pauls Jesus Christ

Meeting Notes Show Board Deliberations on Tax Levy

Last evening the ety School Board discussed the tax levy to address past shortages. Superintendent Mecudlum plans to travel to Indianapolis to inform the state tax commissioners on the needed raise. No teachers were elected at this meeting and a raise is sought to fund salaries.

Ety Funsis Mer. Mecudlum Im Panapois State Board of ‘Tay Commissioners

Orphans Home Granted Fuel Aid by County Board

Mrs. Thomas J. Lindley and Mrs. Edward Weber with Jeorsonville Orphans Tome sorci ety officials appeared at a special meeting and secured a 500 dollar appropriation for coal. The home reportedly receives 60 cents daily per orphan, an amount described as insufficient.

Thomas J. Lindley Edward Weber Jeorsonville Tome Sorciety Judes Jammer W. Fortune

Wanted saleslady at Federal Bakery in three days a week

An advertisement requests a middle-aged woman to work as a saleslady three days weekly at the Federal Bakery. The Triana Federation of Farmers' Associations plans countywide voter education and membership drives. A Clark County meeting is scheduled for August 44 with H. and Reid leading the campaign.

Triana Federation of Farmers’ Associations Clark County H. & Reid Moon R. H. Goddard Clark University Worcester Mass

Court House Proceedings on Short Divorces and Transfers

Jessie Kelty by James J. Bottorif sues Walter Kelty for divorce alleging cruel treatment. They married March 2, 1919 and separated June 4, 1020. Hoekel G. Ferguson files against Leslie J. Ferguson for divorce alleging cruelty. They married March 9, 1920 and separated April 25, 1920. Rinma Bo and George W. Hutchi son, both unmarried, met Jefferson County officials in Kentucky. Vida EL Graves conveyed to Lennie Gilliner a lot in New Washington for 3400.

Jessie Kelty James J. Bottorif Walter Kelty Reoupte Hoekel G. Ferguson Leslie Ferguson Rinma Bo Gseorce Hutchison Jefferson County Vietor EB. Beutel Parklarkeseville Vida EL Graves Lennie Giiliner New Washingston

New School Trustee and Local Political Notes

Fragments report a new school trustee election for five years with details unclear. The meeting included remarks by Wiha Mayor Newton H Myers and Frank J Andrews. a month-old treasurer’s statement outlined balances and fund allocations totaling several thousand dollars across general, interest, sinking, and public works funds.

Wiha Newton H. Myers Frank J Andrews Jefersonvelke Gounei Fies Sears Jobin EE W. Mbarkei Momtary Danws EE. Geay

Bean Rust Warning for Wet Bean Vines

The guidance warns against walking through wet beans to prevent rust, which affects string beans. Do not disturb vines when wet and avoid hoeing bearing vines after rain. Plant beans weekly until mid-summer for a continuous supply. a 25 foot row with six inch spacing suits an average family.

Martial law declared by Texas governor at Galveston

Governor Hobby proclaims martial law in Galveston effective noon due to freight congestion from a longshoremen strike. Gen Walters ordered Texas National Guardsmen to mobilize and entrain for the Gulf city, with up to 1,500 troops expected by tomorrow morning. Conditions threaten business welfare and citizens property rights.

Texas Austin Gulf Civy Galveston Condi

Pershing Seeks Retirement From Active Service

Gen Pershing writes to Secretary Baker asking permission to retire within the next few months. He states post Army Organization Bill duties will take only part of his time and he wishes to be free to engage in more active work.

Baker

Ferry Rates Lowered by County Board Order

The Board of County Commissioners ordered the Louisville & Jeffersonville Ferry Company to restore vehicle traffic rates to those agreed on Oct 22, 1949. This supersedes a temporary higher rate from Feb 20, 1920. Frank Herfel complained about four rates charged for a one ten truck. The schedule adopted Feb 20 included service improvements and a new cat.

Board of County Commissioners Esterday Louisville & Jeffersonville Ferry Company Frank Herfel

Fire Department starts ten day vacation period

Members of time Fire Department begin ten day vacations with John Knowland first to go and Dewey Bane, a former firefighter, serving as substitute during the absence.

Imembhers Time Fire Department John Knowland Dewey Bane

D A R Meeting Debates Old Graveyard Question

A called meeting of the PD N R at Miss Bertha Poindexter's home Monday afternoon considered the old graveyard issue but deferred action at the time.

PD. N. R Bertha ‘Poindexter

Pageant Plans Draw Local Attendees At Macaules Event

Local residents prepare to attend a pageant organized by the Kentucky Sunday Society at Macaules's Tocotte next Friday night. The pageant lead travels to Tokyo to present at a convention, with plans for a World Fair appearance this summer. A quip contrasts American pride with a Paris taxicab driver’s reaction to blocked passage.

Kentucky Macaules Toocettei Hasio Tokio Japan Workdair School Covention

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