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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1920

Page

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Jeffersonville Fortifications Bill Faces Island Plant Move

In Washington May 94 Indiana and Kentucky lawmakers led by Ox det, Denisslle, and Dunbar push removal of the Fortifications Bill to keep the deck Island plant from Rock feiutad to Jeffersonville. Senate action threatens a conference clash with Iowa allies while Dunbar Ogden secure credit for this biggest win for Jeffersonville in years.

Washington Indiana Ater Kentucky Oxdet Denisslle Dunbar Pinois Lowa Delautiegis Army Fewiher Clesh Rock Feiutad Jeffersonville Ind Toye Deck Island Iowa Madden Howse Senate Poo Pedersen Bel Wall Daciig Ogden Po Yeohew Ogden Boonescue James Dunbar New Alvan Howard Pecar Joe Segatars New Walser Daccp Myers

Secretary Baker Requests Allocation for Land Use Funds

The note states Secretary Baker asks for appropriation of about 225000 to be spent for land use in the government sector. It outlines the intent to finance a land project under government control.

Baker

Revival of river traffic discussed by official

A provincial official argued that the matter and its canal will heavily influence the committee's decision and there is no revival of river traffic yet. The gentleman cited his technical service background to support his views and claimed he knows what he is talking about.

Comine Cagiopessional Committee Shere

Laborers Needed for Miami Conservancy District Camp

The Dayton Ohio camps building the Miami Valley flood control dams seek 500 laborers for 10 hour days at not less than 5 dollars and 6 cents. Workers receive modern conveniences and board. Apply at the Miami Conservancy District Jefferson and Monument Streets Dayton Ohio or write for details.

Miami Conservancy District Dayton Ohio Miami Valley Miami

Wigcight Baseball Club Beats Standard Mie Co

The Wigcight fein Base Ball Club defeated Standard Mie Co on Sunday. Groark pitched two years after a layoff and allowed no hits while Combs, a one armed pitcher, struck out Groark. Fans are promised fast games Sundays at 7th and Graham. Next Sunday Weinsteins meet the 28th Infantry at Camp Fayler.

Wigcight Fein Mie Groark Lax Combs Graham Weinsteins 28Th Infantry Fayler

Will Give Musical Friday Evening by St Anthonys School

The Arseline Sisters of St Anthonys Catholic School Maple Street will stage an entertainment and musical Friday evening at the School Building on Wall Street. It promises to be a real treat.

Qrpils St. Anthonys Catholic School Maple Street Arseline Sisters Wall Street

Derby Guest From Kentucky Visits Charles Town

Mrs. Helen Sheeriff of Kentucky attended the Derby in Louisville and stayed overnight with her aunt Mrs. Belle Work in Charles Town on Friday.

Helen Sheeriff Kentucky Louisville Belle Work

Miss Swengle Teaches Near Munete Last Schol Year

Miss Margaret Swengle Wie taught near Munete during the past school year and spent last week with her mother Mrs. Rose Swengle.

Margaret Swengle Munete, Inc Spen Rose Swengle

Louisville group visits Indiana cave on Sunday

A group from Louisville spent Sunday exploring a cave in Indiana, enjoying a day outdoors and sightseeing.

Louisville Indiana Cave

Miss Olive Hikes Returns Home From Grayton High

Miss Olive Hikes a mathematics teacher at Grayton High School came home Saturday afternoon to her parents Mr. and Mrs. Hikes after completing the past school year.

Olive Hikes Grayton Tno Mrs. Hikes

Pur due Students Meeting Promotes Clark County Agriculture

A Clark County Pur due Students meeting was held in Charles town last Thursday night. The group elected V. J. Mann president John McCunough vice president and Cohen secretary to promote agriculture interests in Clark County.

Clark County Purdue Charlestown V. J. Mann John McCunough Cohen

High School Spring Concert by Juniors Orchestra and Chorus

The High School Junior Orchestra and a chorus of about one hundred will perform a spring concert in the High School Auditorium on Thursday evening. Directress Ruth Repine and accompanist Lois Beeson lead a varied program including overture, mass selections, and excerpts from Bizet and Offenbach with the Glee Club and mixed voices enhancing the concert.

Orchdestra Ruth Repine Lois Beeson Harvey Bo Gaul Massa Dear New World Symphony Dvorah Balfe Glee Club Barvarolle Offenbach B ‘Forendar Carinicen

Log Wagon Accident Claimed Life Of Son In City

A man from Water son reports his three year old son Robert killed when a log wagon wheel passed over his head. The family member, Mr. Conn, and his other son Raymond conductor on the electric lines, left for Watson aboard the Dixie River after noon, reaching around two p.m.

Wateson Leavis Conn Robert Mr. Conn Raymond Watson

Criterion Hop Club Dance Opens Glenwood Season

The Criterion Hop Club opened with a successful dance at Glenwood Park on Friday May 7 drawing many attendees. Chaperons included Mr and Mrs H E Wall and Miss Lucilie Seitz with committee member Win Youngbrood. numerous guests listed followed.

Criterion Hop Club Glenwood Park Eveok Derby Glenwood H. E. Wall Lucilie Seitz Walter Rauth Win. Younebrood Mesdames Vivian Athes Margaret Tebaailt Leverne Graham Dorothy Callahan Eleanor Creel Ethel Menari Alma Aty Anna .Jacobs Geneva Strief Zelda Sylvester Lucille Sweeney Margaret Gonnelly Mary McDaniels Juanita Feneyv Nelle Mitchell Mars LaFollette Lillian Colby Margaret Beaucond Rosine Brodfelker Merle Edwards Helen Wall Catherine Creamer Vivian Walkington The Paul Phelps John Golby Nes Applegate Edgar Perkins Clark Kelly Be Mayer D. G. Carpenter Carl Berher Brad Davis August Leif Jack Tether Roy Cook Ivj Tankswert H. Hass John Curran Frank Johnston John Mitchell A. TL Emerson Ho HH Hazelip Russell Pickarrell Kenneth Robinson Adbert Akers Robert Farr

Rose Hill Parent Teachers Association Elects Officers

The Rose Hill Parent Teachers Association held a regular meeting at the school building on Wednesday at 3 15 PM with large attendance. Officers elected for the ensuing year include President Mrs AL titfans Vice President Mrs Harry Forwards Secretary Mrs Dean Mitchell and Treasurer Mrs John Shulz.

Rose Hill Parent-Teachers Association AL Titfans Harry Forwards Dean Mitchell John Shulz Brim. Baggerly 2Ood Mhesie Associalion Vietrola

Court House Proceedings and Estate Valuations

Court docket notes estate of Annie James valued at 47 555 gross with claims of 10 146. Heirs are unrelated. Divorce suits include Loretta Koch vs Andrew Koch over child custody, Nellie M Brown and James H Brown citing cruelty and duties, Ida Freeman case with co defendant Earl Parr, and property transfers and guardianship items listed for several parcels and buyers in New Albany Clarksville and surrounding areas.

Sage Annie James Loretta Koch Andrew Koch James James H. Brown Nellie M. Brown Orlando Freeman Ida Freeman Earl Parr Atizens Prust Company Guardian Frances Frank Rebecca Bonifer Erwin Gonnell Midway Stone Ochifford Bensinger City Jets W. Oh. Betterman Mutual Trust Co New Albany Clarksville

Notable Names List From Historical Page Fragment

A long listing of individuals appears, including Kirwin Carroll James LaFollatte glee O Malley Wim Block EB L Mere weeler Fred Buchhold P Coleman Herman Lindeman Abner Schmidt Marence Spaitz Wine Beoner H Hedge Charles Cox Paul Northam Wibbur Schimpit Clarence Paggart Lyle Howard Herbert Fredierick J McPhearson Maurice Snyder Wi Bunnell W H Grebe Robt Goreaman Thos McCulloch Edward Stillman N Martin Marvin Apple gate Duffy Walker G L Seales George Dugan Homer Neeley A R B Phillips Al Strupp John Hagel PF Scott and W Brook.

kKirwin Carroll James LaFollatte Glee O'Malley Wim Block EB. L. Mereweeler Fred Buchhold P. Coleman Herman Lindeman Abner Schmidt Marence Spaitz Wine Beoner H. Hedge Charles Cox Paul Northam Wibbur Schimpit Clarence Paggart Lyle Howard Herbert Fredierick J. McPhearson Maurice Snyder Wi. Bunnell W. H. Grebe Robt Goreaman Thos, McCulloch Edward Stillman N. Martin Marvin Applegate Duffy Walker G. L. Seales George Dugan Homer Neeley A. RB. Phillips al Strupp John Hagel PF. Scott W. Brook

Democratic Senator Resents President's Reflection of Dishonor

In Washington on May 8 the Senate debate over the Republican peace resolution drew sharp exchanges. Senator Thomas of Colorado, opposing the treaty resolution, denounced the president for implying Democrats who supported reservations were engaging in dishonor while criticizing Wilson's call for party unity on the treaty issue.

Washington Senate Thomas Colorado

Carranza Aids Reported Killed In Mexican Engagment

Dispatches say Carranza aides accompanying the president were captured or killed in a clash with revolutionary troops near Vera Cruz. Obregon reports good health and control of Mexico City and Gulf gunboats. Rebels claim control of the eastern republic. Sonora congress acts to name an successor governor.

ICO Vera Cruz City OF Mexico

Eight Stills Seized in Blanford Prohibition Raid

In Clinton Indiana on May 13 a second raid in Blanford near here led to the seizure of eight stills about 60 gallons of whiskey and large amounts of raisin mash. A party of thirty including government prohibition agents and county officials conducted the operation. Six men caught in the raid and four others whose homes were raided will be charged with liquor law violations.

Clinton Ind Blanford Here

Schlichter Pardon Request and Charlestown School News

In Charlestown a pardon request for Jacob Schlichter, a wealth farmer, is discussed as he faces grand larceny charges over items placed on rural mail boxes. The Juniors, chaperoned by Miss Hes ter, enjoyed a county wide joy ride for a race and lunch. The Freshman Class hiked to the Lieko with Miss Miriam Morgan and hosted a Weiner and Marshmallow Roast. The Freshman Class plans a banquet for Charlestown Township’s Eighth Grade in the school building. Mounts Supt Samuel Scott visited schools Tuesday to address officials. Steps began to obtain Schlichter’s release from the Michigan City State Hospital for Criminal Insane as he is claimed to be on trial and declared not guilty by reason of insanity. he remains confined while efforts proceed.

Jacob Sehlichter State Hospital For Criminal Insane Michigan City Chas Sehliehter Charlestown Anas

Seniors and Sophomores Host Friday Camp Fire Night

The Senior and Sophomore classes plan an open air supper and camp fire Friday night to close High School days with songs and stories, marking a farewell gathering for the Senior Class.

Lost Ten Dollar Bill on First Street Reward Offered

A ten dollar bill was lost on First Street and Missouri avenue near a car at eight this morning. A reward is offered and the finder may call 521 or 88. AdvCS4D May 14.

First Street Missouri Avenue

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