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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1922

Page

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County Education Board Backs Alfred Hesler as Agent 1922 33

The County Board of Education met to decide on employing a County Agent. By 7 to 5, with several absentees, Alfred Hesler was chosen for 1922 33, despite earlier sentiment for economy and a decision to discontinue the office. The attendance officer also received 20 extra days and $1 per day for expenses over objections by Trustee Her.

Waldrip County Board of Education Alfred Hesler Silverthorn Hesler Her

Let Us Suggest A Wedding Gift

A fragmented line hints at a wedding gift suggestion and a casual remark about knowledge. The readable portion lacks complete context or names but implies a light advisory piece within a social column.

Cyrus Perry Caught Moonshining Near Covington

Covington correspondent notes federal agents and Sheriff Ambrose Banta raided Cyrus Perry’s east of Silverwood home near the Tiley coal mine. They found mash and moonshine. Perry fled the scene, later pled guilty to a state charge, fined $100 and sent to the penal farm for six months.

Covington Danville Ambrose Banta Cyrus Perry Silverwood Tiley Perry

New City School Trustees Elected

At the regular City Council meeting John LaTourette assistant cashier of Citizens Bank was unanimously elected city school trustee for three years to succeed himself. Chilier Bieken tendered resignation. Nelson White was elected to fill the unexpired term. White did not expect the honor.

John Latourette Citizens Bank LaTourette Chilier-Bieken Nelson White White

Stephens Family Reunion at Veedersburg Park

The William Stephens family held an annual reunion at Veedersburg Park on Sunday with about seventy five immediate members attending. The gathering was social with a large dinner and representatives from different branches present. Next year’s reunion will be hosted by Views Taren Stephens at McHatt in the season.

William Stephens Veedersburg Park Views Stenhers Erst McHatt Treipter

Heavy Storms Trigger Widespread Property Claims

Storms lashed the Eastern and New Beuline states over Sunday and Monday causing dormitory damage and rent disputes as residents report property losses and clamoring for relief.

New Beuline

Reception For Candidates Honors Judge Livengood and Rev Moffett

A Democratic club and citizens held a reception in the court room for Judge V E Livengood and Rev George Moffett, county candidates for state and congressional posts. Speakers from both parties praised the men. attendance was strong, with a social punch finale and remarks from W E Livengood, J C Dungan, J Wesley Whickar, W N White, Rev Kern, and Tom Allen.

Democratic Club V. E. Livengood George Moffett Livengood Moffett Congress Anna Clawson W. E. Livengood Geo. Moffett Jack C. Dungan Huntington Supreme and Appellate Court J. Wesley Whickar Attica W. N. White Rev. Kern Tom Allen

Birthday Party Gift Ice Cream at Ost Soda Shop

The Ost Sanitary Soda Shop invites all children fifteen years old or younger to visit on Friday June 16 from 6 am to 4 pm. Each will receive a free ice cream cone in celebration of the shop’s fifteenth anniversary.

Gi Ki Vicinity Ost Sanitary Soda Shop

Deputy Auditor Appointed After Miss Smith's Retirement

SELECTED DEPUTY AUDITOR Mrs. Harry Shuler, long a janitor's office worker, is promoted after Miss Hortense Smith retires and plans to marry. The article praises her as courteous refined and able to serve the public well and faithfully.

Harry Shuler Hortense Smith

Settlement Notice for Millinery Accounts Owed

To have all millinery accounts due me turned over for collection. Persons owing for opilisers please call at Mrs. Sol Purfeerst store on North Fourth street and settle. Mrs. Aileen Coffing.

Sol Purfeerst North Fourth Street Aileen Coffing

Hortense Smith to Wed F A McCue in St Josephs Church

Miss Hortense Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Smith of this city will marry F A McCue of Chicago on July 3 at 9 30 a m in St Josephs church. She has worked as a bookkeeper and deputy auditor in the county auditor's office and will reside in Chicago after marriage.

Frank Smith Heve Hortense F. A. McCue Chicago St. Joseph's Church

Taken to Lake-View for serious operations

Miss Edna Hollingsworth and Miss May Wagner were taken to Lake-View hospital Wednesday morning for hernia and appendicitis surgery. Both are reported to have passed the operations safely and are doing as well as could be expected at the present time.

Edna Hollingsworth May Wagner Lake- View Hospital

Money to loan on farms at 5 percent interest

W R Messey and Son offer loans on good farms at 5 percent interest with a reasonable commission. They supply more funds than current demand and promise guaranteed satisfaction.

W.R. Messey & Son

Rogers Park to Open Sunday June 18

The Rogers Park management near the city will open on Sunday June 18 with a ready dining hall, a concrete dance pavilion, amusements for children, a bath house, and new roadway. Tourist camping quarters are popular and many concessions are reserved. The Covington Red Men band will perform Sunday afternoon and evening.

Rogers Park Covington Red Men

Receivership Named for Lodi Mineral Water Co

In Montgomery county court last week Captain W B Gray was appointed Receiver for the Lodi Mineral Water Co at Silverwood. He qualified immediately and assumes charge of the companys affairs which are described as in very bad shape. Offices are in the Hill building on South Third street.

Montgomery County M. F. Steely W. B. Gray Lodi Mineral Water Co Silverwood Hill South Third Street

Accident at Veedersburg injures two as cars collide

Report of a two car crash at a Dixie Highway crossing in South Veedersburg involves R C Allen and wife en route to Indianapolis and R A Booe of Kineman driving a northeast bound vehicle. The collision crushes rear wheels and pushes one car into the curb. No blame assigned as details are released.

R. C. Allen Indianapolis Dixie Highway South Veedersburg Starnes-Van Note R. A. Bove Kineman Booe Allen More

Lucas Adamson June wedding in Howe Indiana

Claude C. Lucas and Ruth FE Adamson were married at the bride’s home by Rev. R. B. Kern on Thursday June 15. They will honeymoon briefly and reside in Howe Indiana after September 1. Both are noted as fine young locals. the groom is a government teacher and the bride has led in church and school work.

Claude C. Lucas Ruth FE. Adamson J. M. Adamson R. B. Kern Howe Ind

Gray Family Reunion At Sant Gray Farm Wesley

The fortieth annual Gray family reunion was held Wednesday at the old Sant Gray farm near Wesley east of Waynetown. S. P. Gray and W. B. Gray, local residents, attended along with many generations and a large dinner was served.

Gray Sant Gray Wesley Waynetown S. P. Gray Citizens Bank W. B. Gray

Committeeman Resignation List From Wa bash Township

Committeeman Charles Marlatte resigns as Republican precinct committeeman for Wa bash township. He cites lack of integrity among fellow members and refusal to humiliate himself serving with those who break their word. Mr Cveats of North Millcreek also resigns for the same reason.

Charles Marlatte Wabash Marlatte Esk Cveats North Millcreek

Mrs Starnes Improving After Hospital Operation

Mrs H I Starnes is reported to be doing nicely in Culver hospital at Crawfordsville after a major operation ten days ago. This will be good news to her many friends.

H. I. Starnes Culver Hospital Crawfordsville

Eighth Grade Commencement Held on County Court House Lawn

The Eighth Grade Commencement took place on the east court house lawn with a large crowd. Commercial Club oversaw arrangements, about 180 dollars donated by local merchants funded prep work. Dr. R. G. Stett of Franklin gave the address, praising 148 county graduates and two from Meund township, with diplomas also for Fountain county graduates.

LaVeta Lowe William Lucas R. G. Stett Franklin Redpath Meund Lower Werren Guy Waldrip Fountain County Red Men Richland and Cain

Teachers Selected for High School Comity Year

The article lists selected faculty for the high school comity year led by Superintendent D. E. Leist. Principals and teachers include H. H. Maurer, Verna Glascock, Olive Coffeen, Blanche Smith, Madelene Snoddy, Jessie DeHaven, and several unnamed grades staff. Additional placements for Commercial and History pending.

D. E. Leist H. H. Maurer Verna Glascock Olive E. Coffeen Blanche Smith Madelene Snoddy Jessie DeHaven Lizzie McDonald Pearl Reard Myers Frenia Bender Berniece Carpenter Pauline Staunton Ruth McComas Clare McMahon Ruth Elmore

Republican installs new machinery at paper plant

The Republican reports adding a 3 horsepower electric motor for presses and other upgrades, including two small motors and a Mergenthale Linotype, as it reflects on twenty five years since purchase from the Gwynn estate. The paper vows continued advocacy of Republican principles in the community and county.

Republican Mergenthale Linotype Gwynn Rpublican Boycot

Judge Ratcliff Visits Merom College For Commencement

Judge Ratcliff, a Merom College trustee and graduate, attended commencement ceremonies this week, highlighting his longtime ties to the institution.

Judge Ratcliff Merom College

Lyric Tonight Presents Frances Luke Vichnist and Marie Luke

Entertaining piano duo Frances Luke Vichnist and Marie Luke perform a Thursday night show at the Lyric. Genres span light classical to popular tunes with a lively stage presence.

the Lyric Frances Luke Vichnist Miss Marie Luke

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