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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1921
Page
1
Residents complain of unbearable nightly noise from open car windows and trucks, describing loud singing and music that disturb sleep. They urge police intervention to curb avoidable disturbances after midnight, stating the issue is intolerable for workers and not acceptable in any city.
The W F M S held their annual Thank Offering service at the New Chapel M E church on Sunday. Morning program included songs by the choir prayer by Rev. Watkins and solos by Mrs Hugh Marble with addresses by Miss Eyla Jordan. Afternoon featured speeches by Mary Mildred Sutton a song by the choir readings by Miss Elinor Fry and Miss Lula Deibel with Miss Ella Jordan giving an address and Rev. Watkins delivering benediction. A basket dinner followed at noon and the Thank Offering collection totaled 43.51.
Mrs. E C Eberts chaired Civic Committee of the Women s Civic Club with the Chamber of Commerce to form the Chautauqua Board. Officers elected include Mrs Frank Ellis as chairman and Mr J N Clem as vice chairman. A tent and ground committee was named with Messrs Claude McBride and Geo Yester.
A preliminary trial in Police Court today involved Theodore Brown and Lewis Brown, both colored, following a quarrel on Twelfth Street and the railroad. Theodore Brown retrieved a gun and shot at Lewis Brown, wounding him, and was held under $500 to answer at the circuit court next term.
Brothers and sisters traveled from Indiana Oklahoma and Tennessee to attend the funeral of Mr. George Beyl. Dr John Beyl Greencastle Oliver Beyl Indianapolis Mrs Joseph Daniels Tulsa Okla Ernest Thomas Carwood Ind and Miss Anna Beyl Memphis attended. Mrs Daniels and Miss Beyl stayed for a few weeks visit before returning home.
Miss Margaret Gill of Indianapolis and Harry Schilling of Memphis Tenn married yesterday in St Luke's parsonage with Rev. D A Winter officiating. The groom, a former Indianapolis man, has found work in the South and the couple left for their new home afterward.
A proposal urges Spring Street rework and an ordinance to deroute heavily loaded trucks away from Spring Street to Wall or Pearl Streets. The narrow street, crowded by traffic and streetcars, should not bear continual truck passage to ferries. Other cities already use derouting with success for similar conditions.
The funeral for Otis Loudon, Corporal of Co. E 68th Infantry, killed in action near Ypres, was held Sunday at New Washington Christian Church with Chaplain Davis officiating in uniform. Charles Hunt read the American Legion ritual, Wilbur M. Ruby Post sent color guard and firing squad, and the Knights of Pythias conducted grave services. The ceremony drew a large gathering.
William Beutel a jeweler at 262 Spring Street complains of beehives kept by E Larue Perkins at 256 Spring Street next door. Beutel says bees enter his house sting his wife and disrupt lawn care while neighbors report nighttime stings near a rear garage. Perkins defends that the State entomologist advised him.
Indiana officials consider requiring physical education standards for high school admission to top classes under the new classification system. A state conference with the high school athletic board formed a committee with L Nines and RE B Wetherow to study athletics role in classifi cation and how irregularities should affect class level. The committee includes Karl Von Ammerman and Mr Wetherow and will report soon.
The Tin Kappag plans a tonight meeting with Edith Eberts. Spring Hill school hosts a summer festival on the school lawn. Park church Ladies Bible class meets at Mrs J O Horner’s home tonight. S C club gathering postponed due to hostess death. Basil Holmes grocery relocates to Hancock building at Spring and Chestnut. Rev W H Book from Columbus Ind will speak on Christian Education at the Christian church Wednesday night.
Officials urge action on widespread fly infestation with complaints rising in both urban and rural districts. Measures and timing are awaited as residents report persistent swarms and nuisance.
Laura Lea Brisben of New Washington spent the weekend with Miss Lula Deibel of New Chapel Neighborhood, sharing time and visiting local friends.
Mr and Mrs William Weber of Seliersburg travel by car to Mammoth Cave and plan a return trip to Cincinnati with an expected mid July homecoming.
Miss Georgia Norris departed Sunday for Terre Haute to attend a twelve week course at a school there.
The Ladies Aid of New Chapel Church announces a food sale at Swartz's Dry Goods store on Saturday June 25. Come early for first come, first served goodies for your Sunday dinner.
The note hints a bee problem handled by smoke to calm or drive away the insects. It mentions keeping the bees and a method described as a “nice little smoke” to aid the situation.
The old ferry transfers to Falls Cities Transportation and Ferry Co. The Rogers Clark, once the Wathen, changes owners and may be withdrawn for inspection and repairs. If restored, she could reenter service as a tender to the Christy.
Salt and hot water thaw a frozen drain. Salt in snow makes the mixture colder. Salt kills black beetles. Salt removes stains from delicate china. Salt thrown on a fire extinguishes a burning chimney. Warm water and salt relieve itching chilblains. Salt cleans discolored baths and enameled utensils. A lump of salt in the sink keeps the drain wholesome. Salt in rinsing water prevents clothes from freezing. Salt in frying pan stops sputtering. Salt sprinkled on carpets before sweeping preserves colors and deters moths.
A daily sprinkle of salt on the fire is advised to prevent soot buildup in chimney flues, helping maintain cleaner combustion and reduce chimney fires.
A strong building boom is evident as many houses undergo repairs and full rebuilds. Projects include Sam Isler on Plank road and G P Cochran on Plank road, with W T Vance on Tenth and Fulton, Cecil Beeson on West Front, and others in Howard Park and Maple and Wall streets. Costs range from around 4000 to near 10000 dollars.
Morton Memorial Sundays school from this city will join four Sunday schools from Louisville for a picnic at Fern Grove on Wednesday.
An in depth look at Indiana road conditions as of 1920 analyzes the shift from gravel to hard surface roads. It notes 60 percent dirt highways, 84 400 miles of total roads, and a need for 120 million dollars to finish hard surfacing. The state highway commission, created in 1919, faces slow progress and limited funds. The piece previews further discussion in tomorrow’s continuation.
The Board of Works awarded the Spring Street rebuilding to W O Sweeney for about $35,000. Mayor Myers, absent in Washington, will sign once City Attorney Fox completes documents. Interstate Public Service Co. did not attend. an oral agreement covered its roughly $9,000 portion. Sweeney will start once papers are ready.
The Senior Girl Scouts of the First Presbyterian church met last night at Miss Kathleen Meers home. After the program refreshments were served and a social time followed. Present were Misses Jennie Taggart Mayme Carl Helen Williams Ruth Battorff Katherine Finter Ruth Battorff Letie Hobson Emma Lou Isa Goodman Dorothy Swartz Elizabeth Mahoney Mildred Dunlevy and Kathleen Meers.
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