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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1922
Page
3
Will B. Gray of this city is boomed for Democratic District Chairman amid pride that Fountain County is underrecognized. Gray has wide acquaintance and would run as a lively candidate. Capt. Lykens is expected to become county chairman.
Roy Smith’s dairy was tested for tuberculosis by local veterinarians Drs Redman and Chew with final readings by the County Agent. Twenty four females and one male showed no reaction, indicating no TB in the herd.
The Newtown egg display opens Friday April 21 at the High School building with morning arrival and afternoon viewing. A 7:30 PM program features a Purdue lantern study lecture and club work highlights for Fountain and nearby counties.
A short ad urges readers to take one or two Chamberlain's Tablets after supper to ensure well being and promote a gentle bowel movement as part of a happiness advice sale.
The Lyric presents The Right to Love a program described as a feast of loveliness and a series of thrilling scenes. The event unfolds Tuesday showcasing expressive performances and a diverse lineup designed to charm audiences.
Two Republican candidates for Indiana ninth district Congress, Hon Fred Purnell of Attica and Col Walter H Unversaw of Kokomo, seek party nomination at the May primary. Purnell, 1882 birth in Fountain county, veteran lawmaker and former Attica city attorney, serves his third term in Congress. Unversaw, 47, Franklin College graduate, World War I Major and Colonel, Kokomo Police Board president, emphasizes Republican principles and tax relief. The piece notes his military and family background and hints at public debate about timing of his announcement.
Indianapolis, Ind. Tommy Milton finished a 500 mile drive to win the year’s great race but faced a mob at the pits that blocked his exit. The crowd included Louis Chevrolet and Barney Oldfield, veteran racers who lent support as Milton bore the strain of defeating 24 top drivers. He plans to return to the track Tuesday May 24 to attempt another long drive.
In Indianapolis Indiana a figure in a sport coat carries a large black bag during the 4500 mile dash for about $100,000 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30. Eddie Edenburn of the AAA Contest Board oversees the event and acts as the drivers and mechanics’ confidant and contact in case of trouble.
Indianapolis schedule notes veteran speedster A. G. Cannonball Baker will drive a Frontenac in the International 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30. Baker has completed 52 transcontinental speed tours, more than any other living man, and this year marks his first competitive appearance at Indianapolis after many track tests.
Ira Vail of Brooklyn plans to race a mystery car in Indianapolis on Tuesday May 30. He hints misfortune follows him and will not reveal his vehicle until the last moment. Vail, nicknamed Hike, resembles Abraham Lincoln in build yet often beats expectations and pursues one of the five centuries.
Eddie Grandpa Hearne, always the first entrant, will pilot car No 1 a Disteel-Duesenberg in the Indianapolis 500. Though young in years, he earned the nickname Gran'pa and remains one of the four drivers from the first 500 mile race in 1911 still racing for prize money.
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