01 Nov 1921
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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1921
Page
1
Society items detail Mrs. Dunham hosting an afternoon gathering with Mrs. Seal and Miss Laura Gilbert as speakers. Included are wedding trip plans for Tyree and coverage of a November class meeting led by Mrs. John Cef, plus social visits by various families and relatives in the community.
The Pencetier Association of Stpent schooal held its monthly gathering. Miss Fanny rota received the flag for best attendance with many friends present. A program featured Mr Poy te and state convention remarks by notable attendees.
A Port Fulton social gathering featured a darts contest won by Vic Pierce Weber and a sewing contest won by Miss Edna Lee Tonnaker. Attendees included Miss Kath Hawes, Floise Weber, Katharine Williams, Mahel Wilcox, Fay Swartz, Virginia Lee, Edna Toe THonnaker, Virginia Clegg, Mary Margaret Stirr and Isabel Buckley.
A town committee led by Roos and Benake forms to oversee crewer selection for a drive against a local monopoly. Joseph Masco and others join as assigners. drive runs Nov 3 to Nov 15 with crewers to be paid a set per cent. Citizens from New Washington and nearby towns invited to join.
The article notes VoGh Mann retires after years as county agent and GS Williams succeeds him. Williams is praised for strong service and is expected to bring credit to the county. several earlier edits and staff changes are mentioned in a brief timeline of the office.
A special Armament Conference program will be held at the Presbyterian Church next Sunday at 7 30 pm Members of the Men's Friendship Group plan to attend in Charles Town with free admission for the public The lineup includes solos by Edith BotordY Ella Mildred Clark and Raymond Howard and talks by Dorothy Baldwin Dorothy Snopp Eva French and Mrs A J Traward The event aims to engage attendees in current discussions on armament reduction.
Correspondence from JM to Sunt E. G. McCulloch lauds New Albany donations to Near East Relief. Twenty two large rows of woolen clothing and eight boxes for the Stye shop were collected and sent from the county and city, reflecting broad support for aid efforts.
The Athlete cormimiffas announce Afr Woilbany Brucker as coach for the Kool Po teams under Merl Brecker. Brecker, with a history of leading winning squads, discussed armory improvements with the committee, which will adopt them regardless of cost. Applications are open to anyone over 18 to join the team, with visits to the Armory scheduled this Wednesday at 8 p.m.
The Riley Hospital fund drive by city schoolchildren raised 125.13 dollars as a memorial to the children's poet. The article notes the children gave willingly, often foregoing candy, to support a bed and room in Clark Memorial Hospital for children.
The Prather Economie Clo held a bake sale at Clark Goun g State Bank beginning at 9 am Saturday. Cakes chickens pie and cottage cheese were sold to furnish a room at the new Memorial Hospital.
The Sark County Unit and the Fapteers Association elected officers including President Perry Chap Marysville Vice President Clinton Smith Sellersburg Secretary Dr W D Shelby Charlestown and Treasurer John Ross Solon.
Rainy Halloween night drew a lively crowd through Gnoxyde streets as masked revelers, families, and diverse groups filled the town. Costumes abounded from Indians to ghosts and Quakers, with a late serenade of Home Sweet Home closing the hours as adults and children enjoyed a cheerful, orderly celebration.
An inventory and appraisement of Marion Bennett estate filed by Mrs. File Bo Bennett with valuation fixed at 687.88. Ulinton Smith sues Robert G. Crutcher for note collection dated December 1920. Final report in George M. Liffell estate shows assets 2445.66 with 0 credits, distribution 3627.89. Bond issues and bonds for Henry Shoebnely with Fletcher Co. involved. Proceeds from Rose Hall children for Riley Hospital. Indiana Supreme Court rules Contractors Relief Law unconstitutional affecting county contractors.
A violent awning and storm blew the Morris Cohen store awning into a large show window. Glass splinters damaged many shoes inside the shop. Window damage listed at around 60 dollars and shoes about 500 dollars. insurance coverage noted.
The townships of Charlestown Jeffersonville Utica Silver Creek and Port Fulton meet at the city High School on Saturday for a joint program. Edith Hest will open with exercises followed by a geography lesson by Russell Welves and talks by Arthur Blythes Carroll Wills John Baird and Ben E Cann on topics from classroom work to Americanism language and community stories.
Officiating at a ceremony last night were the parents of the bride Mr and Mrs George W Green. Lenora M Green wed Clyde Leap in a family wedding setting with the couple joining in marriage.
During the first six weeks of school eleven students posted averages above 95 percent in scholarship and conduct. Names include Anna Elizabeth Baggerfly Emily Alben Karen Boyce Elizabeth Finter Margaret Roger Dorothy Rodgers Ralph Reschar Oliver P. Kidder Katherine Oliver Willam Metheg op and Birthe Wilson. Forty-one others received honorable mention for high scholarship with a minimum 95 average and conduct free of any subject below 85.
Rainbow Glub hosted a Halloween dance Saturday night at Castle Hall New Albany with chaperones Mrs A Waithelo and Mrs Fred Kaelin. Attendees included many local youths and numerous listed names.
Curtis Marquette, while searching for a friend, ducked into a soft drink stand during a raid by Irv people and was taken to the police station twice before being released both times. He later crashed a vehicle near Grengers commission house on Court Avenue, breaking a rear wheel but escaping serious injury.
Port Fulton School PTA held a regular meeting with minutes read and reports presented. The committee to obtain a music teacher reported favorable progress. Ground improvements include new teeters and swings to be installed. The welfare group will buy books for children in need. A benefit is planned at Le Rose on November 22. Miss Mary Watt’s poem won the flag for most mothers and friends. Mrs. Paul Howard reported on the State Convention.
T J Lindley shows marked improvement in latest performance as observers note new techniques and stronger execution. Local coaching staff praise consistent progress and anticipate further gains in upcoming meets.
Samuel Isgrige was arrested by a game warden for hunting without a license. At Justice Keigwin he proved he was a soldier and thus exempt from licensing, and the case was dismissed.
Word reached the paper by phone that Miss Nellie Jacobs died shortly after the noon hour. She had been living with Mr and Mrs Will Goodwin on McCulloch Pike.
The Tri Kappa chapter hosted a masquerade Hallowe'en party at Jennie Taggart's home with Halloween decorations and a two course luncheon. Guests included Pereie Aray Margaret Poin dexter Bertha Mary Elrod and others along with Mrs Laura Gilbert Perkins of Cleveland and Miss Anne Miller of Pottsville.
Mr. and Mrs. D. E. McCullum of Leavenworth visit their son Supt. E. G. McCullum and Mrs. McCullum on East Maple Street for a family stay.
Mrs Charles Miller is ill at her home in Brighton as The Rev Walter I Munday performs marriages there.
Federal and state agents led a multi site raid on local beer outlets, seizing bottles and cash from Charles Munroe and others. Warrants were sworn by town ministers as special police. Several defendants face liquor law violations with possible fines and jail terms, as motions challenge warrant legality proceed.
Miss Fdna Crim Katherine Crim and Mrs William Woodruff entertained guests at Mrs Woodruff home for a Halloween party with flowers decorations and autumn leaves. Rev McFarret and Miss Leora Gaither won two contests. Prizes for best costume went to Mrs Ruth Piper and most comical to Mrs J D Goone.
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