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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1920
Page
1
Covington city schools closed their year with high school commencement on May 26 under Prof D E Leist. The event showcased strong student work and featured class plays, exhibits, a Junior to Senior reception, sermons, and class day exercises led by noted students.
Decoration day observances were held countywide with cemetery tributes and public commemorations. Rev R B Kern preached at the Methodist church, followed by a G A R ritual at Oak Grove cemetery and a 3 PM program at the M E church featuring Kaufmann’s Orchestra, addresses, and music.
The Covington High School commencement on Wednesday May 26 featured a full program with songs by Vergie Rogers Frances Bowers Patience Harden Shiloh Smith and Josephine VonBerg and a Gettysburg address by Worth Reed. Diplomas were presented by Supt D E Leist and Rev M M Shea gave the invocation and benediction. The ceremony honored Harold W Meade with a D A R Medal and praised Decoration Day features and Kaufman s orchestra.
Von Berg 37 percent Clara May Young 34 Maga cum laude Jean Hortense Spinning Cum laude Claire B McMahon Geneva E Parrett Genavieve Sailor Harold W Meade Mary Kathryn Smith 832 credits required for graduation The class though not the largest was among the strongest and their year’s work shows love of higher ideals deep interest in work and realization of their privileges They go to higher preparation in life to apply theory and lay groundwork for the future
Mrs Helen Vyse arrived in Danville as a visitor on Friday with local observers noting her presence in town.
A Sunday night blaze destroyed Williamsport city school building between 1 and 3 am. The attic fire spread before discovery, causing about 75000 dollars in losses with only 16000 dollars insured. The central, now modernized structure dated back to 1874. only a small wing of the newest portion remained.
The cause is undetermined with rumors of incendiary initiation from a cigarette stub as bells rang at night and lights seen nearby. another theory cites defective wiring. The Board plans to reopen schools when safe and begin rebuilding at once.
Taxpayers of Troy township receive notice that the contract to build the J Loeb road will be let on Tuesday June 8 at 2 pm. The notice targets local taxpayers and contractors, urging public visibility and citing concerns over publication practices by the Hi Man and county paper.
Covington suffered a 3 to 0 loss last Sunday to Hoopeston in a hard fought game. Hoopeston allegedly fielded only three Hoopeston players while nine players came from Chicago Heights. Covington remains un discouraged, noting it’s their first defeat of the season and praising their home talent.
Louis McComas stays home with his mother and sister for Decoration Day observances.
Eighth grade graduation will be held at 2 p m on Thursday June 10 on the courthouse lawn with 168 graduates. Music by Rev R B Kern will open, followed by class address by Rev E W Dulavy, diploma presentation, and benediction by Rev Father Shea.
Mr. and Mrs. James Murray entertained at a dinner Sunday for their son Lee’s thirty fourth birthday. Dick Sheaks also shares the date making a double celebration with friends from here and Danville joining in. Mrs. Murray’s classmate Mrs. Tula Gentry of Ft Wayne attended.
A car carrying four women and a man from Indianapolis to Covington to decorate graves overturned after a punctured tire three miles west of Hillsboro on the Dixie highway. The group was heavily bruised and one woman injured. Driver Charles Vanleer suffered hand and arm injuries. Hillsboro doctors treated wounds while relatives stayed at local homes overnight before returning to Indianapolis.
Elwood Twiddy opens an auto painting and refinishing shop in the old creamery building on North Second Street. Low overhead enables lower prices than local competitors and all work is guaranteed.
The Annual Convention of the Shawnee Township S S Association will meet at the Fountain Christian church on Sunday June 13 1920 at 2 pm The program lists songs devotional pieces recitations duets a piano solo talks missions reports and an annual election with Hazel Patterson as president A G Harvey as secretary and treasurer
The Lyric screened Judy of Rogue's Harbor with Mary Miles Minter, praising the production and noting added lighting and fans for patron comfort. Next week Pollyanna with Mary Pickford arrives June 10 and 11, promising another strong engagement. Matt and Jeff entertain children each Saturday night, and Covington supporters praise the local picture offerings.
Wilbur Clem and Louise Sears were married at 1 pm Monday in Covington at the Methodist parsonage by Rev. R B Kern. The couple, born and raised in Covington, will make Indianapolis their home after a reception and trip by afternoon train.
Gaston Chevrolet of Indianapolis won the eighth annual 500 mile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 5 hours 40 minutes 16.14 seconds with an average speed of 88.6 mph. De Palma led early but his Ballot car caught fire. Boyer crashed near the wall, while Chevrolet led near the end to secure the victory amid high drama and celebrations at Clay Pool Hotel.
The Cates ball team hosts the Georgetown Giants at Cates on Sunday afternoon June 6. This will be Cates’ first game of the season and the team is described as splendid, with the matchup promising an interesting contest.
William Farnum stars in a vivid stage adaptation of Zane Grey's The Last of the Duanes. A palpitating romance unfolds amid Western Texas settings as audiences are invited to tonight's show.
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