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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1921

Page

3

New York Tea Room Encounter Sparks Parade Invitation

Lucinda Flynn recalls a strange luncheon interview in a New York tea room where a prominent woman from Life magazine tested her with questions about joining a parade and filling a club vacancy. Flynn refused, noting the persistent probing as curious social theater. Meanwhile actors endured a disruptive stage scene as flames raged in the property room during Sally.

New York Lucinda Flynn Miss Flynn Life Iask John

If you were really going to steal anyway

A writer muses on auto theft, noting sixteen cars stolen in the city yesterday. Nine of the vehicles were inexpensive flivvers, with the author remarking that even though he disapproves, stylish, luxurious autos remain unguarded on the streets.

Eleanor Painter Aims for Grand Opera Return in The Last Waltz

Eleanor Painter, star of The Last Waltz by Oscar Strauss, plans an early return to grand opera. Previously overlooked in overwhelming settings, her musical comedy success now equips her for higher stage credentials. Last season she played Dolores in Flora Dora, and she asserts Strauss provides unmatched prep for grand opera.

Eleanor Painter Oscar Strauss Miss Painter Dolores Flora Dora Strauss

Ex Secretary of State and Noted Figures Land at Dock

An ex Secretary of State, a movie vamp, and ex champion bantamweight Johnny Conlon arrived on a large liner. Conlon drew the largest crowd as spectators recalled last winter when he toppled strong men who could not lift him. He remained tight lipped about his rumored secret amid questions at the dock.

Johnny Conlon Johnny Europe

Woman Wins Damages Over Hair Dressing Injury

New York woman Agnes Gilson was awarded 2000 in damages after a hair dresser burned her scalp while styling her hair. The suit alleges negligence and the verdict highlights risks in salon work.

New York Agnes Gilson

Enterprising bootblack's cry startles Park Row crowds

A bold bootblack prowling Park Row shouts two cents to draw attention. Curious passersby pause to ask what his phrase means, indicating a lively street scene and an entrepreneurial hustle in the area.

Park Row

Wilson Dons Motor Hobby Amid Restful Recovery

Former President Woodrow Wilson resumes outdoor motor driving on Conduit Road and Virginia pikes after a stomach ailment. He enjoys normal rest, follows a moderate diet, reads papers avidly, and keeps up a large correspondence while visitors remain scarce, mostly relatives and close friends.

Philadelphia: Public Ledger Woodrow Wilson

Sedfried Wanted in Louisville on Child Desertion Charge

William H. Sedfried of 924 Beast Eighth Street, this city, was arrested here Sunday morning on a child desertion charge. After consulting an attorney, he consented to return to Louisville without requisition.

Louisville William H. Sedfried Beast Eighth Street

Tanlac credited by Indiana woman for full recovery

Mrs. Nettie Manis of Anderson Indiana reports dramatic relief from fourteen years of stomach cramps gas weakness and nervousness after taking Tanlac She says her appetite is normal and her health has vastly improved, expressing gratitude for the medicine in a testimonial.

Taniac Nettie Manis Trovett Building Anderson Ind Tanlac Miles

Society notes from Indianapolis visit and local gathering

Mrs Sylvia French returned from a visit to her daughter Mrs Paul Ashley and Mr Ashley in Indianapolis. Miss Dorothy Knipe is home from a visit to her sister Miss Ar della Knipe of Reddick Ill. The A O C club met Saturday afternoon with Miss Bessie White. Music and dancing were enjoyed and refreshments were served. The following were present Misses Jane Wells Bolton Neva Williams Maybelle Baird Eva Reed Leona Ruck Ruth Prinz Dorothy Baldwin Ella Dinsmore and Bessie White.

Sylvia French Paul Ashley Ashley Dorothy Knipe Ardella Knipe Reddick, Ill A. O.C. Club Bessie White Jane Wells Bolton Neva Williams Maybelle Baird Eva Reed Leona Ruck Ruth Prinz Dorothy Baldwin Ella Dinsmore

Mrs Jacobs Guest of Charlestown Kin in Indiana

Mrs. George Jacobs is visiting her daughter Mrs. Louis Spriest erbach of Charlestown Indiana.

George Jacobs Louis Spriesterbach Charlestown Ind

Priscilla Club Meeting Postponed to Next Thursday

The Priscilla club meeting has been postponed until Thursday of next week. Members are advised to adjust schedules and await further notice from organizers.

Priscilla Club

Mrs Roderic Munfort Visits Princeton Parents

Mrs. Roderic Munfort and her infant are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Cha Apple gate in Princeton Indiana.

Roderic Munfort Baby Princeton,Ind Mrs Cha Applegate

Mrs Ross Payne and twins to come home Friday

Mrs Ross Payne and her twin sons Ross Everitt and Paul Edwin are expected to be released Friday from St Edward Hospital in New Albany after treatment.

Ross Payne Ross Everitt Paul Edwin St. Edward Hospital New Albany

Illness Prevented Pastor from Wesley Chapel Appointment

Rev Younngblood was unable to fill his morning service at Wesley Chapel yesterday due to illness.

Younngblood Wesley Chapel

Mrs Nathan Sparks Returns Home From St Josephs Infirmary

Mrs Nathan Sparks was brought home from the St Josephs Infirmary yesterday and her many friends are glad to hear she is getting along nicely.

Nathan Sparks St. Joseph's Infirmary

Espys of Trinidad Visit Culver Cadet Graham Espy

Dr James Espy Mrs Espy and their son Graham with daughter Harriet of Trinidad Coll are guests of Mr and Mrs C Marble. Mr Marble left for Rising Sun to visit relatives. Graham Espy attends Culver Military Academy.

James Espy Espy Graham Harriet Trinidad Coll Marble Graham Espy Culver’ Military Academy

Marble Family Visited by Son and Wife and Child

Mr and Mrs Hugh Marble and their young daughter spent yesterday as guests of his parents Mr and Mrs M Marble highlighting a family gathering in an informal social item.

Hugh Marble Mrs. M. Marble

The Standard Bearers Attend Meeting at Miss Scoft Home

The Standard Bearers plan to go to a meeting at the home of Miss Velva Scoft on Tuesday night. They will catch the 7 35 Interurban to reach the gathering.

Velva

Leppert Family Departs After Visit to Parents

Mr and Mrs Clarice Leppert and children leave Wednesday for their home in Butler Pennsylvania after a visit to his parents Mr and Mrs John Leppert.

Clarice Leppert Butler John Leppert

Miss Evelyn Coleman Returns Home From DePauw

Miss Evelyn Coleman arrives home Wednesday after attending DePauw College in Greencastle.

Mr and Mrs Arthur Wilson Return From Washington Trip

Mr and Mrs Arthur Wilson have returned after a brief trip to Washington D C. The couple traveled for several days and are back at home.

MR. Wilson Arthur Wilson Washington, D

Epworth League Convention closes at Scottsburg

The District Epworth League convention in Scottsburg ended Friday with high praise for interest attendance and work. Officers elected include May Bunyan president Ida Lee McKain secretary Lennie Hughbanks four vice presidents and Ewell Swartz treasurer. Next year’s meeting will be in Jeffersonville.

Epworth League Scottsburg May Bunyan North Vernon Frances Teckenmeyer Seymour Ida Lee McKain Brownstown Lyod Glick Newhbern B. K. Johnson Kansas Lennie Hughbanks Ewell Swartz Jeffersonville Curtis Weisman Crothersville Mudrey Murray Mdre Good

Tri Kappa Initiation Social at East Maple Home

A Tri Kappa party Saturday night at Miss Bertha Mary Eldred East Maple Street home initiated three new members Ruth Baldwin Lucy Davis and Elizabeth Chambers. The remaining attendees included Jennie Taggart Percie Amy Margaret Poindexter Eugenia Gloss brenner Edith Eberts Letitia Perry Lora Burtt Lois Beeson Marcelle Coll Juretta Bamber Mable Veasy Mary Katherine Coll Meg Veasy Hesdames Lena Haas Amy Wilcoxin Bertha Frank Grace Grazier Karl Stoll and Miss Bertha Mary Elrod.

Tri Kappas Bertha Mary Eldred Maple Street Ruth Baldwin Lucy Davis Elizabeth Chambers Jennie Taggart Percie Amy Margaret Poindexter Eugenia Glossbrenner Edith Eberts Letitia Perry Lora Burtt Lois Beeson Marcelle Coll Juretta Bamber Mable Veasy Mary Katherine Coll Meg Veasy Hesdames Lena Haas Amy ,Wilcoxin Bertha Frank Grace Grazier Karl Stoll Bertha Mary Elrod

Misses Return From Sparta Party Trip

Misses Nell Louise and Aleen Bailes returned from Sparta Kentucky where they attended a house party. They were accompanied home by their cousin Miss Ruth Foganer.

Nell - Louise Aleen Bailes Sparta Misg Ruth Fo'gonnér

Local Youths Return Home for Vacation

Paul Scully son of Rev and Mrs J T Scull returned home Saturday night from Greencastle where he has been attending school to spend the slummer vacation with his parents. Mrs Lida Chambers has arrived home from Indianapolis where she visited her daughter Mrs Eodd Garrett. Miss Elizabeth Chambers arrived home from Greencastle where she has been attending school Saturday night to spend her vacation with her mother. The Woman's Civic club will serve at the community picnic Thursday with no need to bother with a basket.

Paul Scully J. T. Scull Greencastle Lida Chambers Indianapolis Eodd Garrett Elizabeth Chambers Woman's Civic Club

Hay Ride Hosts Share Saturday Night Party

Messrs Robert Lampert and Clifton Davis hosted a hay ride Saturday night. The party included Miss Bertha Denuel Louise Ditzler Hazel Beyl Mildred Sloan Franfees Payne and Messrs John Denny George Beson Carl Beyl Oliver Hollis George Kelly Clifford Mitchell with Mrs Claude Payne as chaperon. They stopped at Blackstone's Mill cafe for refreshments and returned to Wyman's New Albany.

Robert Lampert Clifton Davis Misses Bertha Denuel Louise Ditzler Hazel Beyl Mildred Sloan Franfees Payne John Denny George Beson Carl Beyl Oliver Hollis George Kelly Clifford Mitchell Claude Payne Blackstone's Mill Cafe Wymans New

Meanest Mean Man story and local notices mix

Edward L. Doheny criticizes a mean man in New York while noting an old saloon tale about generosity gone wrong. The Daughters of Isabella begin a rummage sale at Dr Zeurerner's building lasting through the week. Clark Memorial Hospital trustees plan a weekly meeting to discuss reorganizing the board.

Los Angeles Times Edward L. Doheny The Mexican,Petroleum Company New York Daughters of Isabella Dr. Zeuerner Clark Memorial Hospital

Rabid Fox Terrier Dash Creaches Panic on Spring Street

A fox terrier, described as rabid, caused a Sunday afternoon scare on lower Spring Street. It chased pedestrians into a black owned restaurant run by Sam Dorsey, prompting panic before it was cornered in Patrick Gavin’s garage. Patrolman James Doyle shot the animal to stop the rampage.

Lower Spring Street Sam Dorsey Dorsey Patrick Gavin James Doyle

Rubber seed as substitute for diesel fuel explored

Rubber seed is being developed as a substitute for diesel. Research notes focus on viability, crude oil replacement potential, and agricultural supply chains to support scalable production.

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