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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
3
New York youths on the west side ride wagons for a penny a trip, carrying fifty children per run. The piece contrasts simple pleasures with a snake incident on the subway and ends with alumnae at Vassar praising today’s girls for strength, discipline, and integrity.
Gertrude, a Sheridan Square art student, explains how a simple picture on her paintbox serves as an informal introduction to fellow students pursuing fame like Rosa Bonheur. She notes the signal helps form friendships among toilers in oils that might be missed without it.
A sales agent extols a summer cottage at a shore point with elaborate praise for two nearby homes. He claims the cottage costs five dollars more than similar properties, citing music as the reason, leaving a puzzled client.
Citizens explain weekly lawn dances at a neighbor’s house with an on site orchestra. The events attract locals who listen from nearby streets and yards, enjoying music without paying admission.
Secretary of War John W. Weeks tells Tufts graduates in Medford Massachusetts that disarmament must be safe and gradual not immediate. He notes nations increasing war preparations during peace and says the time for lasting peace will come when appropriate.
Mrs Cornelia B Montgomery entertained at six o clock dinner in honor of her nephew Burke Voit who departs soon for Seattle Washington. Guests included Mr and Mrs Al Marrett of Louisville Mrs Margaret Davis of Biloxi Miss Mr and Mrs A A Voigt Miss Verina von Alvin Voit and Mrs Cornelia Montgomery.
The State Bankers Association meeting in Indianapolis at the Claypoole Hotel features leaders like A A Swartz of First National and Edgar Poindexter of The annual Citizens Trust Co outing, plus R A Siele of County State Bank and McKinley Clark of Clark. The group also schedules a picnic at Glenwood Park in the afternoon and evening.
Mrs Marjorie Hillard of Los Angeles visits the city and Louisville to spend time with son John Fowler. The Woman's Civic Club plans a meeting on Monday June 27. Mr and Mrs J J Schmidt return from a two week visit to Charlestown Indiana. Mrs J J Julius in Charlestown Pike hosts friends including Winches and Minnie Arnold of Louisville. The Nachands Port Fulton entertain at dinner. Marjorie Snell and daughter visit Columbus Indiana. Mrs W D Lawrence and Miss Clara Kellar are mentioned among locals in illness and travel updates.
Mrs Ella Toomey visiting this city leaves for Louisville for a few days before traveling to New York City to study at Columbus University this summer.
Mrs. Arthur Brinkworth, currently visiting the city, has departed for Lexington Kentucky and will return to her home in Los Angeles California.
Miss Minnie Pfau, who had been quite ill, has shown improvement in her condition.
Mrs Edgar Poindexter entertained her sewing club in a cozy gathering today. Members contributed projects and shared conversations about patterns and materials.
Mr. Ernest Hawkins of Ellwood Indiana visits his mother Mrs Elizabeth Hawkins. Mrs Wm Jacobs of Ducan Avenue is improving after a period of illness. Mr Georgia Taylor who attended a Bedford Indiana wedding has returned home.
Advert seeks a well located modern apartment or flat in Jeffersonville for a two person family. Contact phone 838. Advertisement run on dunes 21 22 23.
Notice advertises a three room flat with kitchenette for rent and directs inquiries to the office. Includes June 21 22 23 dates for the ad publication.
Altoona woman Mrs C W Benz shares how six unborn children died before birth. After taking a dozen bottles the four month old baby now thriving, with a picture sent to prove the health improvement. She recommends the compound for women's ailments including backaches headaches bearing down pains irregularities and nervousness.
The Boy Scouts of Wall Street Church will host a lawn fete on the church lawn Friday evening. Miss Margaret Dugan left for Boston to serve as a nurse in a floating hospital for children.
J A McLean of the News is reported ill at his residence in Ohio Falls with no further details on his condition or duration of illness.
State of Indiana Clark County announces sealed proposals for the W. W. Woolum road improvement in Charlestown township. Bids due July 5, 1921 at 16 o'clock a.m. at Jeffersonville courthouse. Requires double bond and faithful performance with no extra compensation.
The Clark County board will award the project to the lowest responsible bidder after an affidavit of noncollusion is submitted with the bid. Failure to submit the affidavit will cause rejection. The board may reject all bids and set the completion time after contract letting. By order of the Board of Commissioners. Thomas L. Stoner Auditor. Adv. 28H. June 9-16-23.
The Rev. Oderic Auer officiated at St Anthony's Catholic church this morning for the wedding of Charles Kipper aged 54 and Teresa Menge 51 daughter of the late Charles Hutt Sr Both are of French parentage In Otisco Indiana William S Costigan 26 farmer and Lillian A Nuttall 17 were married yesterday by Magistrate Thomas M Coward in this county
Mr Gordon Buttorff of Florida returned home after visiting Mrs W C Ruddell and family for three weeks.
The American Car and Foundry Company has begun receiving large quantities of coal daily for the winter from a Kentucky mine, ensuring steady fuel supplies as cold weather approaches.
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