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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1921
Page
3
In New York on June 14 to July 4, the anti prohibition parade draws 150000 entrants while a rival White Doves procession supports the amendment. The Dry side counters with the Blue Birds and vows a lawful display. Soldiers of Foreign Wars stage Red Tape Week selling one foot strips of red tape to raise funds for ex service men.
Somers Point plans to lure New York tourists with relaxed bathing costume rules. Mayor Albert Crissey backs Ada Taylor and applauds knee or stocking free swimwear, praising Annette Kellerman suits as sensible and not harming city morals.
The city markets itself as a creator of champions with young talents like Francis Brown a four year old standout and Lillian Derrick an eighteen month old swimmer gaining attention during Splash Week highlighting early focus on swimming success.
The Institute of Musical Art faculty and trustees showed moral courage and sportsmanship as they attended their students' commencement event titled Say IT With Jazz. The program spoofed classical works with jazz and burlesque while the chorus performed music from operatic origins and even the cherished symphonies were jazzed. Dr. Frank Damrosh greeted the performers at the end, shaking hands with the interpreters.
After the artist known as Thomas who despised poets dies, rumors swirl in Greenwich Village. A diary found in his attic reveals his hatred of poetry, blaming a father who recites verse at every meal, a confession that shocks local arts circles.
William W. Mason, a Rapid Transit Co. motorman, credits Tanlac with restoring his health after three years of stomach trouble and a failing condition. He says four bottles revived his appetite, nerves, sleep, and energy for work, returning him to whistling on morning runs.
A Monday picnic at Glenywood Park honored Mr and Mrs Clarence Leppert of Butler Pennsylvania before their Wednesday departure. Guests included families from Butler Louisville and local residents as well as students visiting from Purdue and Indiana University connected relatives attended and news of weddings and gatherings continued through the day.
West Front Street hostess Mrs W H Foster plans a weekend house party with A W and guests from Indiana and Ohio. Attending are Mrs Ed and Mrs John Heller and daughter Fay Heller, Mrs Chase Davis, Mrs William Rother of Indianapolis, Mrs Samuel Bevington of Bell Fountain Ohio, Mrs J S McKibbin of Martinsville Indiana, Mrs William Weaver of New Albany and Mrs J W Nading of Columbus Ohio.
A party of Misses Elizabeth Ferguson Genevieve Ferguson Virginia Ferguson Sue Schan Lois Schan Genevieve Keeble Avis Berry and Marcella Davis enjoyed a Monday afternoon swim at Dolly Varden Beach chaperoned by Mrs Harry Ferguson. The group reported a jolly outing and good fun.
Mr. Girdler Fitch of Lexington Kentucky visits his grandfather Lewis Girdler and his grandmother Mrs. E W Fitch. He graduated last week from Transylvania University at Lexington with high honors. He leaves shortly for France to finish his education in French which he will teach next year.
Mrs Isaac Perry returns from Dayton Ohio where she visited her daughter Mrs George Clow. She is accompanied by granddaughter Charlotte Clow who will spend her vacation here.
Theodore Moore of Muinese is a guest of Raymond Bonifer on Wail and Court avenues. He was one of a group visiting the area and engaging in local social activities.
A Children’s Day program will be given at the Howard Park Christian Church on Sunday evening. The program will begin on standard time.
Miss Nell McDonald who underwent goiter surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital Louisville is back at her Chestnut Street home and recovering well. Mr Harry Coryel, who visited relatives in the city while en route to Franklin Indiana from Dyersburg Tennessee, departed Monday night.
Mr. Stanley Carl, who traveled to Mobile Alabama to spend the summer with his mother, became ill after arrival and is now patients in a local hospital for treatment.
Mrs Herbert Brown, operated on at Norton’s Infirmary in Louisville, has been brought to her home in Port Kuston and is getting along nicely.
Mr and Mrs Ed Schan who purchased the Al Peirs house on West Market Street are remodeling it and expect to move in next Monday.
Mr and Mrs Frank Davis and family and Mr and Mrs Harry Ferguson and family motored to Frankfort Sunday for a day trip.
Mrs Arthur Brinkworth of San Diego is spending this week with Mrs Don Walker. The item appears as a social note in the community page with a brief travel visit.
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