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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1922
Page
1
The Farners Federation backs reinstate the County Agent office and nominates Alfred Heeler to succeed Siverthern who moves to Purdue. The Board of Education is summoned to meet in the city Monday afternoon to consider this and other subjects.
Democratic congressional candidate Meffett announces campaign stops across multiple towns. Meetings listed with dates and 8 p.m. start times include Hillsboro June 14, Catea June 20, Kingman June 27, and Coral Creek June 28, with county-wide events and church affiliations noted.
Purdue University announces the largest graduation class in its history with about 475 graduates. Commencement on June 14 features Dr. John H. Finley of the New York Times as speaker. Baccalaureate on June 11 will be delivered by Rev. Cleland V. McAfee of Chicago. Reunions run through June with two Indiana University games on June 18 and 14.
The Doreerstie Club in this city hosts a reception in the court room on Tuesday evening June 13 from 8 to 10. Dr George Moffett a candidate for Congress and Her Vo EL Livengood are featured guests. Republicans and all state and county nominees are invited to attend with speeches and music promised.
Mro and Mrs C B Cooper of Hills ter received the body of a local fallen service member weeks after the death in the world war. A funeral service at Brookville announced the body’s expected arrival and details of the ceremony, with arrangements pending and local officials coordinating.
A poorly legible note records a civic or organizational meeting with mentions of delays in the agenda and a plan to hold sessions next week. It references a possible turnout, a committee, and a discussion of topics including a parade and a civic project.
This week’s Covington Republican offers a strong issue with home field coverage, a serialized history of Covireton, and timely editorials by top contributors. Features include E. S. Watson’s Stories of Great Indians, Poultry raising, Late Fashion, Modern Home buildings, and Sunday school lessons, all presented for readers who value a lively original paper.
Peter Arp dies at his Terre Haute home after a week long illness. He was formerly remembered for visiting Devineton with his brother William and was associated with Mayo Bros. at the time of passing.
Drs. Hewey and Lawson, long time members of the Pennsylvania Railroad maintenance of way department, were esteemed gentlemen for their many years of service and professional conduct.
V E Livengood was nominated at the State Democratic Convention as one of two candidates for Appellate Judge from this district. Ned McCeobe of WHI Hemspert joined the ticket as the other nominee. The ticket has a strong chance to win in November.
Fragmented notes show a county meeting about Place Road with discussed points and upcoming continuations. Names and precise details are unreadable, but officials indicated ongoing debate and scheduling for the next session.
Special notice invites members to attend a gathering on Tuesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Cliffe at North Fifth Street. All, including cars, are welcome as the Worthy Mentor presides at the home gathering with attendees expected from the crowd.
Mrs Emma Glover of Veedersburg is chosen as the county’s first woman school trustee for a three year term. City Council to fill a vacant seat Monday. incumbent Mr LaTourette likely will not seek re election.
The Lyric showcased The Four Horsemen last weekend to praise Covington for home theater access. Management plans more special pictures for the next two months and urges full houses. Citizens are thanked for support of Mr. Sellers and Mae Murray in Peacock Alley next Tuesday.
County Treasurer H S Starnes and his daughter Miss Ethel were in a near collision Tuesday at a Dixie Highway crossing in Veedersburg. Their coupe, traveling east, collided with a northbound Studebaker driven by a foreman who, failing to stop, appeared not to yield at the crossing and the crash resulted in a damage estimate and minor injuries.
Witnesses say Mr. Starnes lost control of his car after veering off the road. The incident caused front wheels to strike an object, but no one was hurt.
The Standard Bearers gathered at Mrs. Silverthorn's home on Saturday June 3. Naomi Pochlein read devotions after a hymn roll call and five carts sang a song. Moers and Silverthorn gave a talk and received a silver spoon, then showed items from foreign countries before refreshments.
Jury in federal court found Graves and Fix guilty on the charges stemming from the farm case of Ross Ams’ host in November. The verdict came Friday afternoon after deliberations by the panel.
Messy notice says the park is not ready for 10 hard concerts and will defer all events to Sunday June 18. Management hopes to have facilities prepared to receive attendees.
The weekly band concert moves to Wednesday nights at the usual hour after this week. Friday evening show at the usual time will be the final Friday performance.
County treasurer H. J. Starnes traveled to Inderanelis for an operation last week. He recovered well and returned home Saturday after a week, to find Mrs. Starnes in serious condition.
Mrs Genevieve Schma aged mother of William Schma former Covington resident travels from Danville to visit her son Will and family. Despite her age 87 she remains strong and spry and fond of Covington where she long made her home.
David Pavey of Crawfordsville transfers business here on Tuesday. Come to the Lyric tonight where Mr. Luces sings with Miss Merryman at the piano. The Covington strawberry and cherry picking season is now on with about one hundred crates shipped daily.
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors who aided us during illness and after the death of our wife and mother Mrs. Sarah Haines.
Mr and Mrs Frank Ristine and daughter of Terre Haute were guests of Mr and Mrs E A Smith Sunday. Miss Margaret accompanied them on the return visit to stay awhile.
Miss Martha Coffing and Dr. J W Aldridge married at their home 619 North Fifth Street at 4 30 pm Thursday Rev R B Kern officiating Witnesses were Misses Anna Aldride Nina Coffing Ruth Elmore They went to Danville for wedding supper then returned to their fitted up home Both are longtime Salem area residents The bride a teacher in music the past two years He a Rush Medical College graduate and county coroner with wartime medical service and noted local practitioner Congratulatory wishes sent by many friends.
Purdue University hosts farmer groups from Pulaski Converse Miami Parke and Green townships to study Agricultural Experimental Station efforts. County agents and school officials arrange further visits over the coming months to familiarize farmers with ongoing work.
A short editorial note explains they frequently borrow and share items with neighboring papers, sometimes with credit and sometimes without. The piece defends cross publication as a mode of spreading news and invites reciprocity, acknowledging mirrored phrasing across columns.
The Stephens family invites relatives to a reunion in Veedersburg Park near Sunday. An editor and I extend the invitation to attend as many kin as possible and share plans for the gathering.
The Fifth district Bankers Association held its annual meeting in Monticello on Tuesday with about 230 members attending. Proceedings covered banking interests and a banquet with refreshments. W. W. Layton of First National Bank was elected secretary for the year ahead. The next meeting is planned for June 1928 in Covington.
After a week of illness and on medical advice Mrs. H. S. Starnes was taken to Culver hospital in Crawfordsville Sunday afternoon. Doctors performed a serious operation for gall bladder symptoms later found to involve the second stomach or duodenum. Surgeons created a new exit for the stomach and removed the diseased upper small intestine portion. She was resting comfortably at last reports.
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