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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1921
Page
2
Second class mailing entry filed at Jeffersonville Indiana under act of March 8 1878 with a payment of 40 dollars at five dollars each for a classified listing.
The page lists society items and club gatherings including Calumet club with Mrs Arthur Mead notes, Nota Bene with Mrs Frank Ellis, MBller Bess with Mrs William Antz, Young Woman's Missionary society of St Luke's church with the Misses Sellers, Morton Memorial Quarterly Conference, O F J B with Miss Horace Hummel, Elk's Eleventh Hour Club dance at Glenwood Park, Womanness Wedding at McCulloch Chapel, Official Board meeting at Park Church, and A F F club with Miss Hazel Heagy, all slated for night sessions.
Th ursday schedule lists St. Pauls Guild and Morton Memorial Ai events in the afternoon along with a community picnic at Glenwood Park in the afternoon and night. Mrs Emil Ettel hosts her club at her mother Mrs Chas Clarks home at night. Morton Memorial Box Scouts meet at Scout House and a lodge gathering at Pfau s hall are planned for the night.
Friday features an all day Circle of Christian church gathering with a Presbyterian Missionary society session in the afternoon. A Friendship Bible Class picnic with Mrs Chas McCulloch is planned, followed by a Presbyterian Brotherhood gathering at night. Ruth Wat is mentioned in association with S and K activities and a late event at Glenwood Park.
We are authorized to announce Charlie H. Zaun as an independent candidate for mayor in the November election 1921.
A fragmentary item notes a French nunnery and women bus conductors earning 18.50 a month. It mentions aging patterns in different civilizations and Surinam toad biology. A California leopard used in movieland was electrocuted for a pelt. It also references fruit varieties as plant world cousins connected to prunes.
In a perilous river voyage, Jim Pierce guides a nervous passenger and a wary narrator past hazards and a reckless crew. Tim, an “extra hand” guide, draws suspicion as the party navigates twists and mud banks. The narrator weighs Grace Draper’s associates while trusting Pierce’s steadiness.
Notice of a Clark County Indiana commissioner sale in a 1921 case Oliv er B. Giltner et al v Finley A. Giltner et al. The sale covers the southwest quarter of Section 30, Township 2 North Range 10 East totaling about 160 acres. Proceeds must meet court approval and bid terms include one third cash and balance in two notes over up to six and twelve months at 6 percent interest. The sale reserves timber and grants a one-year entry right after March 1, 1922.
Chris A. Selmier, Commissioner, outlines the purpose of sowing wheat in the fall of 1921. Adv. 22 June 8 15 22.
Mrs Adeline Amos 51 died at 3 a m after brief illness in Sellersburg. A native of Scott county, she moved to Sellersburg with her husband and ten children. Survived by husband and ten children. Funeral Wednesday afternoon from the home with interment in Sellersburg Cemetery.
Claysburg won 14 to 5 over the Y M L of New Albany on home grounds. Jenks fanned 46 while Guerdon struck out 6 for the visitors. batteries were Jenks Frederick for Claysburg and Gordon Horning for the Y M I.
Herman Cohen notes that the most valuable humor allows a person to instantly recognize subjects that are not safe to laugh at.
A playful call invites readers to submit poems to a contest as advertised in prepaid mail. The item notes a Philadelphia Record report about a Mississippi planter who trained two wild geese to catch fish, remarking that if they weren’t geese they could eat their catch.
A neighbor quips that living here is fine if lawmakers stop passing amendments. The remark adds a local flavor to a discussion of constitutional changes and civic plans in the community.
Raymond Doherty jokes the upcoming trend for girls' ears will be fig leaves. Ward Metzger warns about finding time at crossings. A playful scene recalls Romeo and Juliet meeting in a restaurant and a debt unpaid, with a pun on phrasing Julie might utter.
A satirical reflection on fame noting how it comes and goes. It cites Barbara Fennetchie and other literary figures as examples of hearsay fame while comparing fame to a cream puff. The piece ends with a mordant observation that fame often leads to a funeral crowd rather than fulfillment.
Charles Moser argues that as a car ages it grows more luxurious due to enduring style and unique character, challenging the notion that older equals worn. He notes classic features, preserved interiors, and the prestige of vintage models appealing to enthusiasts and collectors.
The defense and prosecution clashed as the judge handed a five year sentence. The first lawyer’s closing statement was described as carrying conviction, with the second lawyer confirming the outcome.
Gary Harrell remarks that nothing is funnier than a thin girl in galoshes, noting the contrast with a fat girl in galoshes. The joke centers on clothing humor and body type.
In a classroom moment a bright pupil answers a ballpark question with the name Ty Cobb prompting giggles as a teacher questions a student about a great payer. The anecdote showcases a playful exchange linking sports trivia with classroom humor.
At a Lima Ohio girls club meeting members deemed neatly tanned knees fashionable this year, noting tanning is acceptable in some areas but should not be applied to the knees.
The Leachville Arkansas Cressent publisher urges readers to order the books at the named price. They promise quick delivery by return mail and sign off with Ed.
George L Williams asserts that lazy people possess more than half of the hard work, framing productivity through a provocative contrast. The remark emphasizes a controversial view on effort and merit in work.
A street rumor notes a candy factory as the next local venture, driven by strong demand for sweets and expected to be profitable with local capital backing.
While painting a house on East Chestnut Street owned by Thomas O Neal, Clifford Settles of 135 Spring Street slipped from the roof about 12 feet and broke his right arm this morning. Dr Reeder attended the injury.
Materials for the proposed Roberts planing mill on the Interurban and dinkey line at Rosedale are accumulating but construction is slowed by high prices and a number of other enterprises.
A plan crystalizes for a large rooming house with modern amenities including a court and garage. Backers anticipate securing funding if they gain the property, with options reportedly in place held by interested parties.
Bishop Joseph M. Francis of Indianapolis will officiate and preach at St Pauls Episcopal church Sunday afternoon at 4 oclock. There will be no fight service.
Grocer M. J. Kehoe reports a rise of at least 30 percent in sales since the new ferry started service, with trade continuing to improve.
Fragments describe instant relief from a stuffed nose due to cold or catarrh. A small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm is applied in the nostrils to soothe inflamed mucous membranes and clear air passages, promising quick improvement and nightly breath relief.
The County Commissioners met this afternoon and signed a bid estimate for Jacobs road work totaling 998 dollars 64 cents for completed work.
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