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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1920
Page
1
The SPAR announces government orders for shirt production, signaling a rush of work for former wartime shirtmakers. Women can work at home, earning about four dollars and fifty cents per bundle, with each bundle containing about ten shirts, potentially two bundles weekly.
Two groups, the Bay Scouts and the Women’s League, both used the Chamber of Commerce room Monday night. After a brief discussion the Bay Scouts yielded to the ladies who continued the evening, talking about electoral processes. The Indianapolis women voters convention next Tuesday may draw several club members. The next meeting is scheduled two weeks from Monday at the same location.
Indiana farmer receipts for wool in an average 145 pound man’s suit amount to $5.58 before freight and commissions. Purdue University dairy and agricultural department notes show deductions leave producers around $5.04. Harper, secretary of the Indiana Sheep Breeders and Feeders Association, says clothing prices exceed farmer returns.
The editorial calls for proper traveler accommodations to boost Jeffersonville as a business center. It notes travelers currently use Louisville or New Albany and asserts local capital awaits leadership to fund a hotel venture, with backers ready for several thousand dollars.
The Shipyards showcase two steel twin screw boats for the Warrior River to serve Uncle Sam. Built entirely of steel with no wood except essential parts, they promise greater power than traditional side or sternwheel boats. Jeffersonville handiwork praised. launch date to be announced by SPAR.
Wiley Bower seeks absentee ballot in May primaries from New Washington now in Arlington California. Mrs Sarah Walker named administratrix of John A Walker with bond 84 504. Hazel Brumbach named administratrix of Thos Scotts estate with bond 84 000. George P Moore and Mary Moore convey 252 acres in Shelby County Kentucky to Price Nuttall. George F Seigle and Anna Seigle convey Lot 5 Block 9 Smith Smyser subdivision Ohio Falls for 1600. Gladstein as administrator files final report 4980 65 with credits 2050 96 including 525 to Isadore Katz and 250 25 to Bnai Jacob. balance 2329 69 for distribution. Joseph H Willinger reports Clark County Asylum inmates feeble minded. quarterly maintenance 783 42. Ed A Douglas declares candidacy for Second Ward delegate to State Democratic convention. Borden State Bank tax statement shows stock value 138 par 100. 38 stockholders. capital 25 000. surplus 8500. set aside for fan 1 000. total 35 500 with 63 300 peaks.
A Danish royal amid calls for major reform seeks counsel from delegates of the people. Reports indicate growing public pressure and a possible military appeal as authorities weigh next steps.
Numerous bridge contracts to upgrade the state highway system were announced, with estimates around 700 thousand dollars. Projects include nine bridges and multiple spans on the Lincoln Highway National Road and other routes, in counties such as Richart, Jackson, Vigo, and Oscoda.
The board at its meeting last night appointed no permanent superintendent for the arts schools. The vacancy arose from the end of Prof Emmnett Vasler Thots tenure, with a temporary appointment from April 11 to September 11. Prof Ringer G. McQullonk, principal of Chestnut Street School, is favored as a well qualified candidate with forty years of teaching experience. No permanent principal for Chestnut Street School has been named yet.
The announcement states Joseph W. Morrow is a candidate for Representative from Clark County pending the Republican primary decision on May 4, 1990.
Two story brick house near Spring Street on Maple Street now renting at 30 dollars per month. Great for starting a business and living over the store. Purchase right now. See C. K. Howard Adv Mar 30 to Apr 6.
The new Interurban Station by the Traction Co is nearly complete and likely to open to passenger traffic tomorrow. It is a one story brick building 60 by 80 feet with a 30 by 80 waiting room and improved lavatories, baggage rooms, ticket office, steam heat, and a wide electric lighted shelter. The western offices span 30 by 60 feet with rear store rooms and there is potential for future expansion to add a second floor for more passenger space. The dispatchers office remains in the old building for now due to rail and wire connections.
The marriage of Miss Alina Mar Hoelzhog and John Raymond Brewer of Gateage is planned for this afternoon. The Prides home at 200 Fast Chestal Street is festively decorated with southern smilax and fern in the drawing rooms as wedding gifts arrive. Relatives and friends from Huntington, W Virginia, Cincinnati, New Albany, Indianapolis and Paris attend. Rev OO T Black of the Presbyterian Church will officiate.
Allen Acuff transfers north half lot 4 block 61 to Charles Field for 500. Heirs of Ho AJ Harmon transfer to H W Harmon jot 33 34 in Marysville for 400. Mary Fimonds to Mutual L. & S. Associations jot 6 block 7 for 1200. Sheriff sells to Harold M. McCulloch lot on Hist Street Charlestown for 510. Banier conveys to Harvey Stone lot 28 and part 30 Kerps subdivision city for 375. Gilfner bonds 45000 as administrator of Levis Giltner. Strachey reports as administrator of Francis Mo Hughes estate. Mullen administrator of Catherine Mullen estate seeks discharge. Moore conveys to Price Nutall Shelby County Ky for 6000 part of survey 192 Tinvis.
The Census Bureau announced Jeffersonville population is 10,098, a drop of 310 people or three percent since the 1920 census. Official notice notes the city’s population decline within ten years, reflecting broader demographic trends.
UPI report from Chicago notes relief teams repairing business centers and residential zones after Sunday's tornado. Repaired damage is estimated at about one million dollars with a revised death toll listing 35 in Indiana, 31 in Illinois, 12 in Michigan, 25 in Ohio, 2 in Georgia, and deaths in Missouri Wisconsin and other states.
A band of armed men seized Grant Smith, a 40 year old Black man, from the Maysville sheriff and chief of police and hanged him to a telephone pole. Smith, recently returned from Pontiac Michigan, was accused of two attacks on Ruby Anderson, a 14 year old white girl.
Five Socialist Assemblymen, previously suspended, were declared disloyal and unworthy of their seats by a majority report of the judiciary committee in Albany.
The document lists parcels totaling several hundred acres including grants of 1 acre and 145 acres with exclusions, a sale of 50 acres to George Barnett and 17 acres from the same survey, plus a 175 acre survey and a 30 acre exclusion. H K Hughes conveys to J T Myers for $600 detailing lots 241 and 282 in Charlestown.
The Armory hosts a high school basketball clash between the HB boys team and the Apollo Cadets drawing a large crowd. The game supports funding for necessary outfits for HB Ss. boys who have upheld the city’s athletic reputation.
Secretary Houston announces a new series of treasury certificates without alienation privilege not acceptable for tax payments. It will bear date April 1 mature July 1 and total $200,000,000 or more at 4 percent interest. Preliminary reports show subscriptions around $200,000,000 for the March 1 dated issue maturing March 15, 1921.
Advertisement seeks a married person with a small family and a strong education and experience for a farm manager role. States monthly salary terms and provides contact at C. 4 Racuckly, Shively, Ky. Ro F. D. No. 4.
Fraternity pin lost with reward offered. Call Mrs. R. B. Munford at 510 East Chestnut Street to reclaim or for information.
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