Attacks Over Surplus Sales By War Department Officials
Revelations in Washington detail how the War Department manages surplus supplies. Representative LaGuardia questions the $25,000 bureau salary and $9,000 remote assistants, accusing officials of steering copper and bacon deals to packers and markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tras Heen
da Giaquivda
New York
Fortier Tages
Aviation Corps
Tre
Latardine
LaGardia
Firat Pupeau
Vmr
Chatraan
Jerome
Wei
Tam
Apd
Ley
Dee
Cles
Die
Weioean
Money Found On Watt Street Saturday Afternoon
A sum of money was found on Watt Street Saturday afternoon and is available for claim at the office. Enquirers should visit the office to identify and recover the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watt Street
Mrs. Girazier Reaches Home After Airplane Crash
Grace Girazier, widow of Lt. Oliver Farktipacies who died when his aeroplane crashed near Del Rio Texas, arrived at his parents home in Jeffersonville with mourners awaiting the arrival of funeral escorts. The accident killed her husband and left her hospitalized but able to attend the service arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Grace Grayier
Siusband
Oliver Fark
del Rio
Texas
Pioday
Helle
Wo. Veasel
Meigs Avenue
Bellegroaans
Trainor
Grazi
Ela
Gieavier
Fier Tiashand
Leonid
Jeffersonville
Pasidinvale
Uitegovard
Richpete
Cabo
Egte
Viega
Daurney
Drdb
Gia Oseori
Unusual Rainfall Damages Wheat Farms Across Jeffersonville
A heavy night of rain drenched Jeffersonville and surrounding areas with 2.6 inches total, flooding cellars and flooding sidewalks. Wheat fields suffered extensive damage while corn and other crops benefited from rainfall. monetary losses could not be estimated.
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Jeffersonville
Puble
Der
John Loonus
Died in Lewisville Partlow dies in city seconds
Partlow aged man died yesterday afternoon in his brother Edward Partlow’s produce house at 501 Jerr ersage street Lewisville Coroner Cartie ruled death from heart disease He is survived by his brother Edward Partlow who resides in the city and who attended the body needed care during burial preparations
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Deditt Partlow
Slo Jerrersage Street
Lewisville
Cartie
Edward Partlow
Stevie
Partlow
Drere
Daniisvatte
St Luke's Missionary Society Meeting Planned for Wednesday
St Luke's Missionary Society meets Wednesday at St Luke's Church June 25. The program by the women's group includes a devotional by Mrs. Dr. A Winter and readings titled Little Black Boy by Mrs Gard Galivein Among Negro Laborers by Miss Mary Gliunk Tuskeegee by Miss Emma Johnson. Illustrations show colored Christian work in Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polowig
W. O. M. Society
St. Luke's Church
A. Winter
Headine
Gard Galivein
Mary Gliunk
Tuskeegee
Emma Johnson
Louisville
Third Marriage for Army Captain Divorced
William L L Mitchell former army captain and Ada Mitchell were granted a license to marry in the Clark Circuit Court office after yesterday's divorce. The couple will wed elsewhere. The second marriage occurred the day after the first divorce.
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Clark Circuit Court
William LL. Mitchell
Ada Mitchell
Marriage of Miss Katee Rwan and George Webra Announced
Notice records the marriage of Miss Katee Rwan to George Webra at St Ateustuie's in the city. The ceremony attended by local residents and clergy cited, with ages and affiliations noted in church records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michiel Hithain
St Ateustuie’s
Katee Rwan
Thas City
Marriage of Lula Kaelin and Herbert R Gohmann
The marriage of Miss Lula Kaelin of Chamestown to Mr Herbert R Gohmann of Louisville was solemnized Wednesday evening June 18 at St Josephs Hill in St Josephs Church officiated by Rev J P Sennefeld. The only attendants were Miss Elsie Kaelin and Mr Louis Hoomert. A dinner followed at the bride’s parents home and the couple will reside at Judy boat 2501 W Market Louisville.
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Lula Kaelin
Chamestown
Herbert R. Gohmann
Louisville
St. Josephs Hill
St. Josephs Church
J.P. Sennefeld
Elsie Kaelin
Louis Hoomert
Bimide
Gelmian
For Sale Nice Newly Painted Survey Item
A single freshly painted survey item is offered for sale in good condition. It can be purchased cheaply if taken at once. Contact Tracy at Illinois Avenue, Soda BE, phone 784.
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Soda
Tracy
Iis
Hlinois Avenue
Miss Wilson Tops Art School Exhibition Winner
Miss Vistar J. Wilson daughter of Mian Mes Fielding L Wilson of Fast Maphetreet won a scholarship at the John Her volp Arh Pastude contest in Indianapolis. She was among several rivals in the exhibition held recently and is in her second year at the high school noted as bright and capable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vistar J. Wilson
Fielding L. Wilson
Indianapolis
Tigh Sell
Miss Wilson
Wanted Experienced Saleslady Seeks Salary References
Advertisement from Swartz Dry Goods Co seeks an experienced saleslady. applicants should include age and salary expectations, provide references, and respond by letter with confidential correspondence requested.
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Swartz Dry Goods Co
For Sale Carriage in First Class Condition
Carriage in excellent condition offered for sale as a bargain. Interested buyers should apply at 692 East Court Avenue or call 1568 for more details.
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East Court Avenue
Akron promoters plan transcontinental passenger dirigible line
Plans announce Akron Ohio as hub for a 300 to 800 foot long dirigible fleet carrying 12 to 100 passengers. Trials aim within a year with routes to New York Chicago and beyond, docking atop tall hotels. Promoters Ralph H. Upson and W. C. Young back by a rubber firm.
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Akron
Ound
New York
Chicago
Cqnahia
Canada
Florida
Texas
Pacific Coast
Atlantic
London
Air Navigation
Cleveland
United States
Naval Station
Wingfoot Lake
Statler
Rubber Company
Ralph H. Upson
W. C. Young
San Francisco
Gobbler Attacks Auto Ruins Danville Man’s New Car
Professor Frank W Maegill of Danville Pa takes his new polished automobile for a country drive and chats with a former friend. A gobbler perches beside the road and charges the car breaking the side panels before collapsing from exhaustion.
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Frank W. Maegill
Danville
Rebey Wins Judgment in Pangburn Law Suit
Judge James W. Fortune awarded Robey a judgment of 100.46 in the case Frank S. Robey v Ward H. Watson. The suit, filed years ago, involves a fee dispute tied to Pangburn and an indemnifying bond connected to Lewis Chapman. Watson, once Robey’s partner, contested the claim after a law firm dispute and a March 6 evidence session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Fortune
Clark
Frank S. Roben
Ward H. Watson
Marion Pangborn
American Surety Company of New York
Lewis ‘Ghapmian
Pangburn
Clark County
Robey
Watson
Indianapolis
Paugburn
Vaw
Robes
Crum Convey Their 26.3 Acre Lot In Ulica Township
A deed filed yesterday records Arthur Grum and Alice Belle Crum transferring 26.3 acres to Paul F. E. Lotz in Ulica township. The parcel includes surveyed lot 64 and was exchanged for 82 dou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Grum
Alice Belle Crum
Paul FE. Lotz
Ulica
Dou
Assistant Fire Marshal Io The City The State
The City announces appointment of Io as Assistant Fire Marshal with oversight by state authorities. Details unspecified. No incidents reported.
Statewide hydrant standard eyed for Indiana towns
State Fire Marshal plans to standardize hydrants statewide to aid mutual aid. Jeffersonville officials met with assistant marshal J H Felthaus and Fire Chief Peter Myers to review current conditions. New standard coupling size is 31 16 inches while Jeffersonville uses 35 64 inches. Indiana aims to be first to complete the standardization.
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J. H. Felthaus
Jeffersonville
Newton H. Myers
Peter Myers
Wr. Felthaus
Indiana
Union
Myers
DAR Picnic Abandoned by Rain at Glenwood Park
Daughters of the American Revolution Ann Boers Clark Chapter met at Mrs. Jo Me Hutchison home after rain canceled the Glenwood Park picnic. Guests included Clara Fitch J C Hall Wayne Cram Walter Anderson J H Monroe and others with several Misses and Mrs. Poindexter among attendees.
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Ann Boers Clark
Jo Me Hutchison
Glenwood Park
Jurchison
Mesdames
Clara Fitch
C. Hall
Wayne Cram
Walter Anderson
J. H. Monroe
A. Brown
Margaret Smith
Charles Poindexter IF
IR. Campbell
Clarance Bennett
Janibelle Sparks
Jennie Tagart
Ruth Baldwin
Bertha Poindexter
Pereie Poindexter
Twila Campbell
Alice Monroe
Katherine Cain
Telegrams Recount Death of Jacob Meter in Grafton
Western Union telegrams delivered to Mrs Emma Baumeister Coroner Flom reports Jacob Meter found dead in bed with a pistol wound in his chest at his Grafton home. Messages sent to inform Emma Baumeister of the death.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Flom
Emma Baumeister
Grafton
Jacob Meter
Mayor Returns from East Trip In Urgent City News
Mayor Newton H. Myers returns after a two week business trip in the East. He arrives lame and in need of rest. During his absence, Thomas H. H. Stradley presided over the police court proceedings.
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Newton H. Myers
Thomas HH. Stradley
Polices Court
Franklin as W S S sale speech on thrift and war savings
Harry C. Stutz lauds Ben Franklin for thrift and argues War Savings stamps best suit laborers youths and moderates. He says the investment offers security and profitable saving and will demonstrate saving possibilities as it digs gold while idle or at work.
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Harry C. Stutz
Ben Franklin
Rain Floods Tunnels On Travel Road
Yesterday's rain flooded the Pensylvania Tunnel along the travel road to depths of two to three inches in several spots. Pedestrians waded through wet areas and used detours while vehicles could pass. The flooding stretched about 200 feet and was blamed on inadequate drainage.
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Pensylvania
Sisters of Providence Leave for Annual Retreat
With St Augustine’s Parochial schools closed the Sisters of Providence travel Saturday to Terre Haute to join the mother house at St Mary’s in the Woods for their annual retreat.
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St. Augustine's
Sisters of Providence
Terre Haute
St. Mary’s-in-the-Woods
For Rent Furnished Three Room Apartment With Piano
Furnished three room apartment available for rent with a piano. Very desirable location. Apply at 128 Indiana avenue.
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Indiana Avenue
Tomato plants and garden Huckelberry sale at FE A Decker's
Farmers and gardeners can find tobacco plants tomato plants and garden Huckelberry plants for sale at FE A Decker's second hand store located at 722 Spring.
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FE. A. Decker
Bell Festival at Port Fulton Park this Friday
Park M E church members plan a bell festival next Friday evening in Port Fulton Park to raise funds for hanging a church bell not provided for at the church’s construction.
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M. E. Chureh
Port Fulton Park
Appealed Case Reset in Traction Co v Conner
The Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction Company versus Tsaae Conner saw oral argument postponed as the Appellate Court sustained the appellee’s motion and reset the case for October 4.
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Louisville and and Southern Indiana Traction Company
Tsaae Conner
Bargain sale on writing paper at 25 cents a box
A Schimpf & Son announces a sale on writing paper with a wide selection. Regular values up to $1.50 offered at 25 cents per box, encouraging customers to stock up for the future.
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A. Schimpf & Son
Dolly Varden Bathing Beach Returns To Popularity
With warm weather the Dolly Varden river bank bathing spot near Atlantic City sees a resurgence. The shallow, broad bed allows bathers to wade far out into the river before it deepens, drawing families and city residents to enjoy a seaside style dip on weekends.
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Dolly Varden
Couple to Wed in Wilmington Home Ceremony
Benjamin A. Thees of Wilmington and Miss Annette R. Der of this city will be married soon. The ceremony will be held at the bride’s home on East Maple Street with Roy Samuel Reid officiating.
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Benjamin A. Thees
Wilmington N
Annette R. der
East Maple Street
Te Roy
Samuel Reid
Oth Eialing
Farmers shift acreage from tomatoes to corn in Monroe Township
Farmers in Monroe Township reply to high prices by converting fields from tomatoes to corn this year. Canners previously paid as low as $9 per ton for tomatoes, but many offered only around seventeen dollars a ton, prompting the crop switch.
Funeral for Mother of Rev. Merritt Machlan Held
The Rev. Merritt Machlan, pastor of the Selersburg M E Church, attended the funeral of his mother who died at the age of ninety four in Rush County. He has returned home.
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Merritt Machlan
Selersburg, M. E
Rush County
Kek
Clark Circuit Court closes April term with assorted actions
At the Clark circuit Court special session, several cases progressed or were dismissed. Actions include the Zollman suit dismissal after settlement, Taylor Masters motion to discharge Louis Hamm as unsound mind, Gertrude Richardson qualifying as administratrix of Henry Richardson’s estate, and a 200 acre land sale petition to satisfy a judgment of 84 569.98. Also noted: Sage valuation report approved and a damages suit by Charles C. Miller against Louisville and Indiana Traction. An automobile collision on East Chestnut Street is mentioned.
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Emil Schaffer
E. Chris Zollman
Taylor Masters
Louis Hamm
M. H. Dunlevy
Charles E
Gertrude Richardson
Henry Richardson
Henryville
Frank W. Garr
John S. Covert
John M. Covert
E. T. Sage
McDowell Reeves
Fortune
Charles C. Miller
Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction Company
Tech
East Chestnut Street
Wide Selection Offered in Paper Sale
In this sale a wide choice of items is available at 25c each. Visitors are invited to come and inspect the splendid stock to select from.
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la Guardia
Lic
War Department
Mrs. Girazzier
Lguisville
John Partlow
Suddenboal Brothers Produce House
ST. Lukics Missionary Society
Just
Ryan—Weber
Wieeson
Arstiep
Dirigi
Zepelin
Gobbler
Rebey
Ward H. Watosa
Ional Work
D. Alr
Ers
Ann Hutchison
Baumeister
Capt
Alcock
London Daily Mail
Jack Alcock
Royal Air Force
Arthur Brown
England
Australia
Pacific
Brown
Soundland
Ireland
Ude Saseinaen
W. D. Boiea
Ob Jowa
Bop
Ohio
Ak the
Denzler—Thees
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