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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
1
A nostalgic piece praises local swimming spots from the Dolly Warden beach to the falls and Dam on the river, with playful invites to swim. It shifts to a dated discussion on Nordic immigration dominance, racial classifications, and debates over extending the Dillingham restriction act amid labor concerns.
The Star notes that during vacation almost all local teachers will study further for their profession. About thirty teachers from across the county are already at Hanover College. Two more depart tomorrow Prof Henry Temple for a post graduate course and Miss Icele Robinson for a special program. Prof R M Baggerly also goes to Vincennes University for a postgraduate course. Others plan to begin or continue studies to aid their teaching careers.
Special correspondence from Washington notes about 336000 immigrants will be admitted in fiscal year 1921 22 under the Dillingham act with quotas by nationality. The report lists totals for Albania to Pacific Isles and notes the racial grouping of entrants as Nordic Slavic Latin and other.
Eleazerd Dailey aged 80 a Civil War veteran died at his daughter Mrs Spicer’s home in Lexington Kentucky on Tuesday of old age. He was brother to the late Reuben Dailey former News owner and uncle to I Dailey of this city and Mrs Nahma Dailey Bird of London England. He was a frequent visitor in this city.
The report notes brick from Me dora costs 37 80 per thousand today versus 12 50 a thousand twenty five years ago. Former mayor Whitesiday and W O Sweeney oversaw the street, with 427 000 bricks ordered. Sweeney offers a $15 per thousand rebate for reusable bricks, predicting still sturdy Spring Street upon completion.
Six United States mail trucks passed through yesterday afternoon en route to Louisville and other southern cities. Each loaded with rubber tires shipped as parcel post. They crossed to the southern Ohio side via the Christy and made no stop in this city.
Charlestown negotiates with a firm to build a pants factory run by local capital. The plan, though not fully organized, holds strong local hope. Conditions in Charlestown are favorable and the project aims to employ at least four workers.
Sheriff Henry Dugan conveyed 104 acres in Monroe Township to Roy and Vera Ferguson. Edith Quinn assists county auditor staff as June tax distributions total 415326.92 across twelve townships. A $5000 judgment favors Joseph Eiler against Interstate Public Service, with bond posted for appeal. Tax objections from Oregon township allege unequal valuations and rising local taxes, while crop outlook cites wheat prices around 1.60 and threshing costs near 12.5 cents per bushel amid labor shortages.
A Wednesday county council session turned chaotic as Judge George H D Gibson fined Judge James W Fortune $10 for contempt after ordering the public from the Borden Highway vote. Fortune refused and challenged the authority, while Gibson warned of sheriff involvement. Separately Auditor Thomas Stoner sought $14,000 bond authority for John Read road work in Utica township delayed by wartime conditions. Treasurer Fifer has $9,400 for bridge work already allocated.
Miss Irene Parker entertained her D D D Sewing club with an evening of dancing after a brief sewing session. Guests included Misses Virginia Craig Dorothy Howard Crystal Youngblood Verona Hutt Frances Ellis Norma Ruley Edna Scott and Irene Parker. They later went to the Oasis for a dainty luncheon enjoyed by all.
The county reports a rush of activity as warm weather ripens wheat earlier than expected. Farmers work dawn to dusk across fields on Monday through Wednesday to cut the grain in a synchronized harvest.
Before the war cobblers nearly vanished, but rising shoe prices and cheaper hides revived shops with modern machinery. Soft drink stands flourish, offering drinks from root beer to lemonade, boosting revenues. Ice cream and candy sales soar as people gain or regain weight, while some miss the old kick of stronger beverages.
The Fall Cities Ferry and Transportation Company held a meeting with Froman Coots to review the Christy record. Attendees expressed high satisfaction as they adjourned, signaling that the Christy is paying.
A four year old boy, Lewis Baxter, son of George Baxter, was struck by an Interurban streetcar from New Albany near Rose Dale at about 4 30 p m. The child lay on a tie hidden by weeds and had a fractured skull. He was taken to St Edward s Hospital in serious condition. The child had wandered nearly a mile from home.
Howard Warman of Tenth and Fulton streets fell when his bicycle bucked and threw him. His right arm remained in a sling with torn ligaments described as nearly as bad as a broken bone.
Mrs. Boyd True entertained at 6 o'clock dinner at her Meigs Avenue residence. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Fred Deitz, Miss Fay Deitz, Miss Susie Deitz, Mr John Bowell, Mr Joe Volmer, Mr and Mrs Osmvile True, Mr and Mrs Boyd Tru, Ruth True, and Irvin True.
Mr and Mrs Peter R Ditzler of Howard Park announce the engagement of their daughter Ella Ditzler to Frank P Peel son of Mr and Mrs Charles Peel of Rosedale.
The Rev. Oscar Ler Black officiated yesterday at the marriage of William A. Murphy a 37 year old car inspector and Mrs. Anna R. Moore 41 both residents of the city The bride formerly was Miss Anna R Hutt.
The W F M S of News Chapel will hold Sunday morning Thank-Offering services. Miss Ela E Jordan, a missionary to China, will be the speaker, and a basket dinner will be served at noon.
Notice is given by Clark County Indiana to receive sealed proposals for grading draining and macadam paving of the Walter P Mathes road in Charlestown and Union townships. Bids opened July 5 1924 at 10 A M. Bond equal to double bid. Affidavit of noncollusion required. Board reserves right to reject any bid.
Mr. Raymond Waggoner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Waggoner, graduates from the University of Pennsylvania with high honors. He specialized in executive salesmanship, finished the course faster than expected, and now takes a sight-seeing trip to New York Niagara Falls Detroit before returning in about two weeks to visit his parents. Several positions have been offered, but he has not yet chosen.
Dr. A. R. Mead travels to Nunker Hill in Washington County tomorrow to see his father Benjamin Mead who is reported ill.
William Henry Book, noted as an eloquent speaker in the Indiana Christian church, will deliver an engaging message at the local Christian church next Wednesday drawing interest from attendees.
Cliffory Settle, who was shingling on a roof, fell and broke his right arm between the elbow and wrist. He was taken from 135 Spring Street to St Edward's Hospital for an X ray and assessments. Doctors fear possible spinal injury.
The piece argues against Harvey and Sims claiming American bias toward England. It states Sims is mistaken about American affection for England and asserts Americans are not selfish. It contends Americans have shown willingness to live up to ideals and share freely, at least as far as human maturity allows.
The Howard Park Christian church Missionary society met Tuesday night with Mrs. Howard Welker. Devotions by Mrs. Welker and Bible study by Mrs. F A Coyle. Talks on Sunrise Kingdom and Bible translation in Japan. Readings by Mrs. Grover Waisner and Mrs. Albert Davis. Officers reelected: President Mrs. F A Coyle, Vice President Mrs. Albert Davis, Secretary Mrs. George Bennett, Treasurer Mrs. J P Baird. Divisional leaders to be named next meeting. Cream and cake served during social hour.
Funeral services for Dorothy Stegman widow of John Stegman were held at 2 30 PM at the residence of her daughter Mrs Jos McKee with burial at Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville The Board of Works is piling the streets.
In Clark County, a dispute over a road project pits the Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce against critics. The conflict centers on unequal treatment of townships and who should bear the costs, with taxpayers wary of the impact on regional business and infrastructure.
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