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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1920
Page
1
Hon. James W. Dunbar announces his Republican nomination bid for Congress with primaries set for May 4, 1820. A Neew Albany resident with support from Jeffersonville and Clark County, he notes a strong record in Congress and hopes for continued service if re-nominated and re-elected.
The Rose Bud Sewing Club gathered at Misses Alean and Evelyn Sellers on S Spring Street for a social evening with dancing singing and games and a shower contest. Katherine Fitemster won. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Edna McDonald Kathrin Firemaster Della Zurner Norine Mull Clara Graham Fredia Zeihum Ahean and Evelyn Sellers Verdra Andra Huehl Martin James Frans Sellers and J A Sellers. The next meeting will be at Edna McDonald's home on Hark Street.
The statement announces James W. Dunbar as a Republican candidate for Congress in the upcoming primaries to be held on May 4 1920. The notice emphasizes his candidacy and the election date.
Samuel J. Swartz announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Clark County treasurer subject to the primary election on May 4, 1928.
The county surveyor’s re estimate for the John E Long road sets costs at 316 443 75 versus 10 340 previously. Charlestown Lexington road re estimate climbs to 14 389 12 with no bids. A commissioner warns without road funds and 87 000 debt, roads will ruin and county faces a large loss unless a 200 000 bonus is issued to fund maintenance.
The second story of First National Bank is offered by President Alien A. Swartz as a Soldiers Rest Room free of charge. A Red Cross committee led by Mrs. M. J. Kehoe and the Lawrence Capehart Post American Legion will furnish equipment. The rooms will be open to all service men, especially Motor Transport Company personnel.
Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks announced marriage after a Sunday night ceremony. The couple will sail May 1 for Europe to honeymoon several months, and plan collaboration on return to the United States. Fairbanks was divorced from his former wife earlier this month. Pickford obtained the decree from Davenport Moore.
Morris Conley, 19, resident of Liekskilfet, was arrested by Chief Summers after Mrs. Dessie Spencer Long identified him as the man who assaulted her on August 25, 1919 along the B O tracks. He faced a hearing, pleaded not guilty, and was held on $1000 bond pending Circuit Court action. Police note similar assaults occurred citywide.
A veteran claims relief from years of stomach pain after using four bottles of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He says morphine injections ceased and he is now in perfect health serving in the army. The ad promises the product clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract and offers a money back guarantee.
Dallas Texas January 1 1935 The Texas division of the American Legion reports 15500 paid up members led by State Adjutant Charles W Servegs of San Antonio. An estimated 5000 members have local dues not yet sent to headquarters. There are 35 local posts and about 200 more either being organized or not yet chartered.
Readable excerpt outlines playful April Fool events for women including a Mot ley Morning with Shakespeare clowns and Pagliacci, a Foolish Luncheon with upside down dining and yellow decor, and clown themes for a dinner dance.
The piece describes a journey ending at London Bridge where revelers enjoy a merry farewell followed by modern dancing. It mentions adding varied fun elements, colored trees, domino cakes, and plentiful fruit punch as fresh refreshments.
The old bakery at Wall and Maple Streets, a 70 year landmark run by John Wiegand, had its oven removed as the building was partly demolished. The site will become a garage and showroom for Bensinger Motor Company with one house moved nearby for a new promenade.
The SPAR endorses Samuel Swartz for the Republican nomination for Clark County treasurer. Swartz is a native of Clark County from an old local family with extensive business success and wide local regard. The endorsement asserts he would please voters if elected.
An old photo plane labeled R-30 crashed into trees on Swarthmore College campus after the pilot allegedly released a handled device to blow kisses to bystanders. Eyewitness accounts describe the slow flyover before the mishap as spectators watched. A lost dog note and small ad follow in the same column.
A political figure named Igor pursues office while claiming superiority over his party. He faces repeated challenges that test his resolve as campaign tensions rise and critics push back.
Advertises for a married man with a family seeking a farm manager post in Shively Kentucky. Claims a splendid education and experience and asks for monthly salary, with reply addressed to J Raeuckly FD No 4. Ad appears in the local classifieds.
Clark Lodge No. 40 F and A M will meet at 7 40 Thursday evening. Work in M M Degree. Stated meeting. Allen Clarke W M Perrin Myers Sec.
Miss Alma Thals Holzbee and Raymer Brewer of Chicago married at the bride’s East Chestnut Street home with Rev. Oscar Tee officiating. Guests included families and friends. reception followed with yellow and green decor and music by Miss Mary Duble and Mrs. Howard Frazer. The groom works at the Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago. They plan residence on Waverland Avenue after April.
For sale two five acre tracts on the north side of the Utica Pile overlooking the Ohio River a short mile from the Court House in Jeffersonville Burwell K Marshall Fifth and Main Streets Louisville Ky Ady Mar 26 29 31 D
Mrs. Oechenhall, mother of Mrs. Herman Fischer, is very ill at her Memphis home. Belle Gooper visits her sister in Henryville this week. Harve Rottart of Indianapolis has been visiting relatives here. Darel Gouch from Fort Benjamin Harrison visited his parents Sunday. Lida Baker receiving treatment at Martinsville is improving. The Castetters and Couch families spent Sunday with the McClellans. Miss Bessie Pearcy shopped in Louisville Haurseay.
Mrs Ida Mc Gustin district nurse reports 125 children under weight in the Franklin schools. The underfed case concerns Andiehson Indiana locality and district education health measures.
Lloyd George's Irish Home Rule Bill passed the bill's second reading by a large majority in Parliament. In the closing debate Sir Edward Carson Irish Unionist warned of a reported Nottingham security threat involving six members of the Nagai clan arriving from America with alleged assassination plans.
A large party of armed men attacked the Durrus police barracks near Cork. After a three hour fight the assailants were driven off and two policemen were wounded. The incident occurred on March 31 in Ireland.
Chicago reports Illinois Democrats launched four boom efforts today to back McAdoo for president. The action marks a push by party members to elevate McAdoo as a national candidate amid a crowded field.
Indiana reports indicate sassafras root tea is valued as a blood purifier by older citizens and linked to spring. prices vary by county with some three-bunch lots at five to ten cents, while rising sugar costs push up overall living costs. Demand remains high from March to May, though diggings are less remunerative.
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Former U S Senator Beveridge spoke at the banquet opening the annual convention of the Indiana Wholesale Growers Associations in Indianapolis Eleventh district. Arjay Davis of Easton Paw, national president, will address members behind closed doors. The body includes manufacturers and fishers with over 50 firms in the state.
The town observes a packed Holy Week with a music event at the First Chiistiatt Ghareh on Sunday night and a Community service atop the Deana Theater on Friday moon. Rotarian attendance reports show Jeffersonville units ranking second in the nation.
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