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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1920
Page
1
Fragmentary wartime memorandum discusses chief cause of relief and naval depot issues. Mentions Popeye relief, medical standards, and reporting delays. References Brig. Kipkolue and senior medical officer, with unclear dates and locations due to damaged text.
A court case labeled Court House Proceedings references Annie totier and a father-in-law with unclear roles. The text notes an order set for later, mentions a compromised party, and cites the Federal Bakery with a Saturday event and a 58e amount. The Federal System of Bakeries and a date in mid month are referenced.
Fragmentary text references stocks like Giant Battery and unlisted securities. Mentions Clarence Bretsch as stock specialist at 714 Broadway and a public relations figure Gary. No clear event, date, or outcome can be established from the readable fragments.
The report describes an American Legion meeting with unclear details. Delbert Heimbauel was elected to succeed Nimiy as financial officer. The text notes a weather forecast and a discussion of funds, with references to a person named Wan and a payment over 20 dollars.
The article outlines standardized balk rules and pitcher conduct. It describes prohibited actions like scuffing the ball with rough substances and deliberate deceit. It specifies penalties including suspensions and the correct delivery stance to ensure fair play.
In Jeffersonville a large block of Invader Oil & Refining Co. stock owners from Oklahoma and Texas are reported to be visiting the city. A train of fifty new tank cars stands near the Ble Four Yards en route to the Burkbuswell Refinery in Texas. Herman Rave represents the Invader companies in the area as they figure among prominent independent oil concerns.
The Knights of Pythias of Hope and Mertie Lodes prepare for a large county meeting in Charlestown with lodges from Clark County including Sellersburg Utica Jennings Chartestown Henryville Bethlehem and Scottsburg. A special chartered car will carry delegations from here and another from Scottshore along the Interurban route. Fare is 75 cents round trip with times to leave and return to be announced.
The Baccalaureate sermon is set for 8 p.m. Sunday May 16 at the Presbyterian Church by Rev. J. M. Vawter. Commencement exercises follow at 8 p.m. in the High School Auditorium with State Superintendent Lo Ni Hines delivering the address. The Class of 1920 comprises fourteen members including Piatt Bottorff Allen W Shoith Earl Johnson Arthur Hartman Katie Bess Bottorff Frances Stalker Leila Fox Park Pottorff Wayne Pollack Helen Philipps Maria Smith Eunice Giltner Forest Smith Clifford Parks.
Property ad offers a one room house 26 by 16 feet slated for wrecking at Ninth and Walnut, listed by W Whitlow. Advertisement runs May 12 13 14 15 with price or terms not specified.
Dugan Mellett obtained a license to marry Wabliana Medlett and Miss Rives Bo Pusan in a brief notice. The ceremony was held at the Well Known venue Thewspaper lian with only relatives present. The couple planned to make their home at Rushville.
The Jeffersonville Library hosts a librarian gathering with Miss Bertha Pothinbe, Miss Saratone Breant, and Miss Gene Faulkener among speakers. Attendees toured the Gouvernment Depot Uniform Branch and heard talks on library value, children’s work, budgets, and housekeeping.
Goux’s win at the 1913 Indianapolis 500 marked a turning point in global motorsport. The French Peugeot captain’s victory drew European rivals to the American contest, boosting foreign interest and shaping the sport’s early history despite war interruptions.
The Pedersonville Weownship Bibirace presidency notes an engaging book discussion at an academy table. Participants include Misses Mary Potes Bertha El Pondexter and Mil Pagssart, with Mrs Walter Bennett and local officials aiding logistics and transportation. Caldwell thanks town supporters for a successful meeting.
Voters in Seat County face two lickels for the November election after last week’s primaries. Democratic contenders include Clerk Albert A sfachem and Treasurer Rohe L. dotlinsons with others for Sheriff Coroner and Commissioner. Republicans list Prosecutor Chas. T. Royce and Clerk Tas Bo Ray with a female prosecutor candidate and a female treasurer candidate barred by a state ruling.
A partial notice lists high school commencements in Jeffersonville Rew Boob Powell Charlestown New Washington Henry ville Rasdale Louisville and Sellersburg. It notes Sellersburg has no high school and will hold a grade commencement tonight.
The Charlestown Freshman Class hosts a banquet for the Eighth Grade in the school building on Friday evening. The event was presided over by Miss Miriam Morgan who led a Wednesday night hike and marshmallow roast with a sausage and weiner roast.
Indianapolis May 1 delegates at large at the Republican state convention backed a resolution urging the four at large to back Gen. Leonard Wood at the national convention in Chicago. The vote carried 753 to less clear text indicates the slate named includes Governor Goodrich and others with Huntington and South Bend figures among alternates.
Breese Wole’s dog attacked a cow during a farm quarrel and led to the murder of a family of eight. Layor allegedly armed, fatally shot the remaining victims by forcing the gun into the scene and dumping bodies in the yard. Police were alerted by morbid curiosity after the events.
On a Brooklyn pier the crew's quarters aboard the steamer Morro Castle were searched after a strong odor from a teddy bear. Inspectors found a large whisky canister, sawdust and stuffing, and three hot-water bottles. The contents were poured into a pan and declared whisky.
John Hesn son of Mars and Mrs Jogi Heynesr from Meigs Avenue played two numbers at the farewell for Miss Anna Elizabeth O'Neil at Clivist Church Cathedral Louisville. The audience of prominent Louisville residents awarded encores for his performance of Second Neeftiume and Joyful Peasant.
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