Local gatherings and notices from Jeffersonville era events
Local items report a July 4 St Marys picnic on the Knobs, sewing workers paid at the Jeffersonville Government Depot, and several civic updates including a postal clerk promotion for Emmett Luther and Anton Embs leaving for Chicago to teach music. Also noted are lightning strikes near Corydon and Palmyra, a court case in Scottsburg, and community matters in Sellersburg and Shelbyville.
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Prud- Newland J
John M. Paris
Scott County
Scottsburg
St. Mary's
Knobs
Board of Works plans and a wedding in Patton district
The Board of Works discussed bids for a new wagon shed and sewer work on Elm and Oak streets, set plans for resurfacing Pearl Street, and awarded an alley contract. A wedding paired Dr Boone Denton Restens and Miss Hazel Idete Patton at 40 East Spring Street with notable attendees and a reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works
Taylor
East Fifth
Mais Ts
Pearl Street
John Howe
Thomas
Center
Division Streets
Crossings Legal Department
Nest
Boone Denton Restens
Hazel Idete Patton
Edward A. Paton
East Spring Street
Preneh W. Thompson
Second Presbyterian Church
Irins Patton
Wie Temaid
Boner
Robert 3. Conner Aetal
Arthur New Tanks
Grace Hartley
Bonnie Detrick
Zeta Thurman
Millicent Buoerk
Jane King
Doris McCart
Chicago
Bonne Denton
Nashville
Tenn
Herman Pritz
Peru
Alumni Banquet Set At Glenwood June 25
Banquet Committee of the Alumni Society met June 20 at the High School to plan the alumni banquet and reception at Glenwood on June 25. Tickets cost 1.00, include the year's dues, and sale runs through June 27 with tickets available at the Library. The program includes roll call of announcers, High School songs, eight minute toasts, and a musical program of eight numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Double Wedding Delayed by Broken Tire in Corydon
In Corydon on Sunday two couples George Hurst and Howard Atkins with Pearl Deweese and Virginia Dewees planned a double wedding. The party drove to New Salisbury then Georgetown but Indian Creek proved fordable and they returned to Corydon. They reached Georgetown at 10 p.m. and wed, returning home delayed by a burst tire and arriving after dawn.
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Assally
Betell George Hurst
Howard Atkins
Corvdun
Pearl Deweese
Virginia Dewees
New Salisbury
Sanday
Dulies
Georgetown
Jean
Methodist Church
Indian Creek
Byrneville
Corydon
Local YMC A forms Company C enlistment drive
A consultation at the Y M C A discussed organizing Company C with Col W J Culeman Lt Waugh Conner and Samuel Watts Jr among present leaders. Over 73 men signed and more were expected as lists sit at the Y M C A with signatures daily. Capt Adolph Hertlein arrived from Eminence Ky to aid organization and will stay until headquarter orders arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J.culeman
Waugh Conner
Samuel Watts, Jr
Stanley Scott
West Point Academy
Company Co
Arthur Newbanks
O .E. Haley
Adolph Hertlein
Eminence
Indianapolis
Bonds Sold At Premium In Floyd County Road Bonds
PREMIUM buyers Breed Elliott and Harrison paid 12800 dollars for road bonds of Floyd County with a 273 dollar premium and accrued interest. The bonds carry 4 percent interest for the Silver Hills improvement project. Several bidders competed, with the top bidder securing the issue.
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Floyd County
Breed, Elliott & Harrison
Silver Hills
Collapse of Carrizal Fight Report From Pershing
San Antonio June 21 report states complete disorganization of the two troops in the digastrous Carrizal battle. Pershing’s report to Punston notes the near annihilation of those in the fight. Lieut Meyer picked up eight C troop and seven K troop horse holders near Santa Maria. their stories align with other stragglers reaching the lines.
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San Antonis
Tex
Carrizal
Carranna
General Pershing
County Council Deadlocks Over Paoli Pike Funding
The County Council debated a 40607 appropriation for finishing the Paoli pike, but adjourned without action. Some members questioned legality without cash in the treasury, while others urged anticipated tax receipts. The issue likely returns at the September Coyne meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paoli
George B. McIntyre
County Council
Centennial Red Men lead New Albany pageant display
New Albany prepares a grand Centennial with 200 Native American performers in full regalia and 300 children in pageants. Township contingents from New Albany and Georgetown plan floats and horse units, while civic groups and orders contribute uniforms. Subscriptions pour in as the Centennial Committee schedules a July 7 meeting to boost attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Vincennes
Scribners
Georgetown
Pawnee
Manzanita
Chioaho
Worresters
Patriacbs
C. B. McLinn
Conrad Hertlein
Frank A. Kraft
C. C. Brown
J. W. Gaither
T. S. Crawford
Fund For
Motorboat accident injures New Albany party at Lauraville
A motorboat returning from Fern Grove with New Albany residents was disabled at the foot of Second Street Lauraville Monday morning. Life Savers towed the craft safely to shore as it neared the canal. Injured or affected passengers included C ering Connell Nettie Powell M Burke Anna Burke Anna Her Mabel Terstegge Gertrude Herl Charlotte Smith Smith Commurse Loauiaville William Leslie Deuser Charlestown Ind August F Sommers Louisville Ralph J Jacoby St Louis A peasuringty William Harlon Lonin ville.
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New Albany
Fern Grove
Second Street
Lauraville
C.°ering Connell
Nettie Powell
M. Burke
Anna Burke
Anna Her Mabel Terstegge
Gertrude Herl
Charlotte Smith
New Alban Smith
Commurse
ofLoauiaville
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Hostetter
Weekly Ledger
Pfrimmer’s Chapel
Emmett Luther
Frank Morris
Indiana University Company
Tor
Camp Benjamin Harrison
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Anton Embs
Evanston University
Su Smer School
Lee Kinney
Tollgate
Corydon Pike
St. Louis
The
Auto Club
Sheriff Barnett
Salem
Ladie Green
Washington County
W. M. Foreman
Robert Fritts
Fritts
Norton Infirmary
Fish and Gate Club
Sellersburg
Hayes’ Woods
Mary Moreland
Jon Lannis
Edna Moreland
Gannis
Levi Ferguson
Traction Company
Vincennes Street
Stotsenberg & Weathers
D. Gardner
Fred Saner
East Main Street
Mr. Saner
Heinsberger
Mast Ninth
Market Streets
Bonnie Marbley Bentley
Indiana University At
Bloomington
Jeffersonville
Jesus Endris
Anto Ciaba
George Stevens
Chamber of Commerce
Sevier
Jackson Highway
Louisville
Louisville Auto Club
E. J. Quade
New Middletown
St. Michaels
Harrison County
St. Ann’s Church
North Vernon
Donald Manning
Evansville
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Charles Baller
County Infirmary
St. Xavier's College
Allen Mathes
Mathes
KL. Wi. Millers House
Myrtle Denbo
Harry Royse
Palmyra
Forest
Maycie Voyles
John Ott
Curtis Voyles
Guy Nance
James Nance
Shelbyville
Wim. A- Martin
East Elm Street
W. H. Howerton
C. C. Stevens
Mt. Zion
Jesse W. Lany
Daniel Borden
Lang
Borden
Shriners
Mary Is. Cardwill
Ways and Means
Pioneer Mother's Contment
Monument Fund
H. C. Korphage
Florence Greene
Armon Stoy
Patton-Redens
Lofton
Sonilay
Crearwaatt UN
Frank
Everett
Dole
Ralph Elis
Forest Rosse
Raymond Miller
Frank Lofton
Forrest Rosse
Mr. Lofton
Terre Haute
Muncie
State Board
Todd
Mesars
Roy Conner
Herman Brown
Swanee River
Ohio
Old South Side
Albany
Y.M.C. A
Leonard Lowry
Wan
W. OL Medtinner
W. Pare Aone
Jon Scanlan
Frank J. Lehmaault
Noble AJ Brinn
Lee Manatee
Wallace McVermack
Walter Burgebein
Ray Miller
Arthur Flynn
H Chray
Roy P. King
Ivan Roche
Walter Winman
Maurice Roche
Carl Gugel
Win
Seiler
Tierbert Gardner
Victor Th
Lee Clarrison Hazelwood
Tndianapolis
John Hazelwood
Carizal
Court House
Citizens
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