This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 52 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1920
Page
5
The editor urges readers to learn the names of Star correspondents and to contact the writer for their section. It also instructs calling the Star office at 160 for marriages deaths or other important stories.
The fragments mention Mrs Wooler dLewman and late daughter Dorothy, visits by Miss Jane Bess-Butteroly and Mrs Flava Butterell, and neighbors in Charters town. References include school matters, village commitments, and a request for families to attend events at the Veacers Institute next week.
Tuesday night at the Mis Sioneey workers event in the MoE Church parlors included a short Pocopitn skit with Clare Holinsoy and Bissie Spence, followed by a dialogue. A social hour with ice cream and cake concluded the evening.
Aoseno and Ms Peake Hossmeyt announce the naming of Jilian Peake. Parents AMlpo and Mrs Fl Bowers reside on Thompson Street with details provided by family.
Professor Fare Crum accepts the chair of Mathematics at the Bows' High School Settoeal Teouisvilhe. He previously led Spring Hill School in Jeffersonville last year and resigned to take this position in Peydsile. We congratulate Crum on his appointment.
An advertisement for the Hoosier Meat Market in Jeffersonville promotes the best meats including beef pork and mutton with purest lard. It claims savings on every purchase and that many people buy their meat there.
Miss Fannie Watts spent the summer in Denver Colorado visiting her brothers Ben and Robert Watts and returned home today.
Mrs. Dixon of Utica is visiting relatives in Louisville. A Geography talk at the Town Hall Wednesday evening drew a large crowd with speakers including Joroes Deark and family.
Mrs Jade Zinek and her daughter left Wednesday afternoon for Peopoit Michigan to reunite with her daughter and son.
A reader says a Mrs Ledn Dasvinaioowlia appears in a recent recording. the note indicates she remains in question and no formal confirmation is provided.
An advertisement extols Graham Drug Co as Jeffersonville’s popular drug store and promotes Palm Garden Cafe as the only first class eatery in town. It claims low prices compared to home cooking and promises pleasant music and all you can eat options. Marry Beiling.
A lawn fete at the Comrade to Ieuise drew twenty travelers and local girls who enjoyed dancing games and cake on a caise ice afternoon. Mr and Mrs H A Stevens of Speeds farm attended the Farmers and Merchants Picnic at Greenwood ark on Thursday.
Mrs William Minor spent Wednesday with her daughter Mrs H Jones of Jeffersonville.
Mrs J B Bueeheit and Mrs J Prearley of Sellershire spent the day Wednesday in Louisville.
Local brief notes Mrs Honorable Shoulders of Sellers hore appeared in Jedfersonville on Wednesday with a possible community visit or social appearance noted without further specifics.
Mr and Mrs Wm McCullough and their young son Hugh with Mrs Kate McCullough visited relatives in New Albany during the first of the week.
Hugh Woods of Indianapolis spent several days with his uncle William Moore near the area, enjoying the visit and local sights according to the report.
Miss Margaret Zurfluh returns from a three week stay in Urbana and Dayton Ohio and recalls a ten day visit at Camp Daniel Boone on the Kentucky River.
Last evening the Community House hosted a lively W. A. W. Girls event. The gym floor was spread with new mown hay and a pile of watermelons as about thirty young people enjoyed the festive feast.
Superintendent H. D. Bayler and his family spent the evening Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Zurflut, visiting in their home.
Mrs Win Zurfluh has just returned from a visit with relatives in Urbana Ohio Dayton Ohio and Springfield Illinois with news of the trip and family updates.
Mrs. TM Wm. Gunn visits her brother Mr. Wm. Hauger in Edwardsville Ind. Mrs. John Ragan returns from relatives in Louisville. Russell Hauss hosted two college chums Messrs Andrews and Zellers of Brazil Ind.
Mrs. Wm. Beck hosted the Missionary Circle of the Methodist Church of Sellersburg at a pleasant country home Friday afternoon. Rev and Mrs McLain of Sellersburg welcomed a baby girl. Mrs H D Baylor hosts sister Mrs Lester Chace of New York City. Mr and Mrs E T Hyde return from two weeks in Illinois. Miss Mary Stoner and Miss Edna Bryner attend Farmers' and Merchants' Picnic at Glenwood Park.
Mr. D. H. Hawkins of Jonesville Indiana has returned to his home after a visit with his daughter Mrs. A. E. Osborne of near here.
The Boy Scouts gathered at the Community House for a seven o'clock Friday meeting. The group showed alertness and readiness to perform their duties as scouts.
Miss Helen Armstrong of Jeffersonville continues weekly music lessons for about fifteen local youths. Her faithful tutoring and leadership are highly commendable in the community.
The Community Sing attracts ongoing interest and enjoyment with sessions on Friday evenings, inviting participants to join in.
Mrs D. S. Cook of Jeffersonville is visiting the family of her son D. Cook Jr., 38, in Jeffersonville.
A vintage classified ad seeks wealthy, attractive, compatible brides for marriage from Mrs. Warn of Temple Street Los Angeles. The notice lists 25 years experience and provides contact numbers for responses.
Mr. Lester Sisson of Wilmington DC visited with the 2nd Indiana Company M and made many friends here. Mrs. Harry Edwards visits Indianapolis for a week. Miss Estelle Kremp of Indianapolis to stay with her aunt. Mrs. Lena Jenks guests over the weekend. Mrs. John Brendle hosts her sewing club. Herman Valmer and Rudolph Valmer return to Princeton Indiana from visiting. Mrs. Wilbur Smith and Mrs. A H Bamber back from Prospect Kentucky. Grace Lee Grazier leaves to take a job in Lake Charles Louisiana.
Solth and Hughes Garage offers round the clock repair for all makes in Jeffersonville. Master mechanics handle all motors with speed and accuracy, offering lowest prices and full adjustments.
The NeedleCraft Club saved a piece Thursday at Meyers Grave in honor of Mrs Will Moser. Mayor Newton Myers and Mrs Myers hosted Mrs HG Hobbs of Salem Indiana who spoke to the Republican women at their meeting Monday.
Mrs Rose Allen reports a visit in Mystic Connecticut. Richard Holmes leaves Monday for Purdue University Lafayette Indiana. Ladies Aid Society of Walst M E Church served a fine dinner and had a splendid crowd. Mrs Thos Hobson Earl and Tithe May of Decatur Alabama visit relatives in the city. Miss Helen Morris left today for Vevay Indiana to visit friends. Mrs Wm Nachand expected from Dover Kentucky. The Electric Shop advertises complete electrical services and supplies. Mrs Pearcy Crowe and son Charles return to Lexington Kentucky. Miss Lucy Herbert returns from Portsmouth Ohio. Charles Pease of Ohio Falls left for Purdue University Lafayette Indiana. Mr Harald Vawter of Tipton Indiana visiting his parents. Master Harold Fry and sister Louise visiting Mrs Wallace Jacobs at Plainview near Prather.
A simple cheap method uses one pound paraffin to one gallon gasoline. Melt paraffin and mix with gasoline, then immerse cloth and let it soak away from sparks until gasoline evaporates. Paraffin permeates the fabric as evaporation occurs, with coarse untreated canvas preferred for absorption over finer cloth.
Miss Elizabeth Chambers Miss Evelyn Coleman Mr Paul Scull and Mr Tyler Veasey will depart September 2 for Greencastle to enroll at DePauw University.
Major H. QO. Sampson is reported on the sick list in military or official records with no further condition given. The note indicates a temporary absence or medical leave as of the latest update.
Mrs Jenice Ginmere spent several days in Indianapolis and Rushville this week and Quellas returned home.
Mr and Mrs Poindexter of Indiana plan hosting Miss Bertha Poindexter and guests Mary and Gaurner Poindexter for a week in Indianapolis.
Dan Varble returns to his Pittsburg home after visiting his mother Mrs. Dan Varble. He is accompanied by his sister Miss Margaret Varble who will stay several weeks.
Mr. Tyler Veasey is expected home in a few days from Cannersville Tno where he held a position for the summer.
Mrs Reuben Daileys has returned home after a short visit in Martinsville Indiana.
Mr. Graham Varble of St Louis, visiting his mother, has returned and been named captain pref on the James More land voyage, which runs from St Louis to New Orleans.
Mrs. Andrew Huckleberry has been in the northern part of the state visiting relatives and attended a family reunion at Liberty. Tad. Yas returned home.
The Boy Scouts of the First Presbyterian Church returned yesterday from Camp Curtis Silver Creek where they spent ten days under canvas in charge of the Rev. Oscar Lee Blaetk.
The Rev. H P Lyman Wheaton PD D rector of St. Pauls Episcopal Church returned yesterday from New York City where he spent his vacation.
Mrs Cary Galirien and her son Harold, visiting Mrs Fherst in North Vernon Indiana, will return Sunday.
Louisville social scene notes Miss Bell Shaner visits Miss Bertha Williams as a guest with social tea and courtesy calls.
The text argues great leaders are quiet listeners who guide others by asking fitting questions and showing sympathetic interest. It cites Adolph Ochs, noting how patient listening can reveal deeper insights than direct self disclosure, shaping conversations without forcing answers.
After the Pirante wreck eleven leading Mirepe nations join the United States and Canada to observe and patrol ice along north Atlantic steamship lanes. The coast guard cutters Seneca and Tampa execute patrols in warmer months to relay vessel positions and movements via wireless reports. Boys' Life.
Practical guidance on managing fatigue at work and strategies to cope with stress. Focuses on routines, short breaks, and mindset changes to maintain productivity and well being during demanding days.
A discussion cites Forrest Knapp of Colorado Agricultural College on incandescent versus coal oil lamps. It notes indirect lighting reduces eye fatigue and work efficiency better than direct lighting, with experiments showing indirect light yields higher real efficiency than direct lighting in field vision.
Newfoundland sealers from Till Cove praised by locals as the bay’s pride. The wife of Gull Island’s Bearkeeper alerted women who rowed out with clubs and rigs to haul seals from the ice. They fought through wind to secure a sudden haul before nightfall ending fears of a failed hunt.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.