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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1923
Page
8
The piece laments rising court actions for failing to pay support orders as wives seek divorces or separations. It argues modern marriage lacks sacredness amid rapid living and superficial glamour. It warns society is "going to seed" through irresponsible domestic choices.
The Methodist Episcopal Church holds Sunday School at 9 45 a m. Morning Worship at 11 00 a m. Epworth League at 6 15 p m. Evening service at 7 00 p m led by Rev. Kern. No mid week service due to Thanksgiving. A Union Thanksgiving service is planned at the Presbyterian church Thursday evening at 7 30 with Rev. Smith delivering the sermon.
Fifth Street Christian Church will hold Bible School at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Sunday. The public is invited. Minister O. W. McGaughey. Oscar Prather of Kansas City, Missouri, visiting relatives, returned home Wednesday. he was raised here and left Covington about forty five years ago.
Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday school at 10 A M with Robert H McKinney as acting superintendent. Morning sermon at 11 A M and evening at 5 P M by Pastor Elijah B Johnson. Morning topic The Great Thanksgiving. vesper topic Americas Real Danger. Christian Endeavor at 6 15 P M. All are invited to attend.
The union Thanksgiving services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church on Thanksgiving day at 7 30 P M. The sermon will be preached by Rev. Smith pastor of the First Baptist church. Great things hath the Almighty done for me and holy is his name. Age after age doth he show his mercy Yea to those that do reverence him.
Port land Hickman family and James Bodine members spent Sunday with kin. Covington Mrs Lyons dined with James Welch family. Wilbur Sprowls and Ed Janeway welcomed newborns. Edward Grubbs Jr and Miss French received three wedding showers with gifts from Galloway Smith and Fairchild households.
Scott's Prairie reports Clarance Keller spared time Saturday night to help a distressed hen and dealt with a skunk. Wm Coats and family hosted Sunday dinner. Harry Thomas and family visited Arch Williams and helped husk corn. Arnet Robison entertained for Sunday dinner. Mrs Rosa Tind er and W S Drollinger and families visited Blanch Van Devender. Sam Glascock and wife and Ovilla visited Mrs Blanch Van Devender. Clint Keller called on Clarance Keller and family. Troy Glascock and family visited Gordon Moffett and family.
The Danville Klan branch held a large meeting at the Hazel Street armory. About 173 members were admitted at the gathering. An outdoor session planned for 500 new members was canceled due to bad weather.
Lewis Sweet is now recorded as a resident of Dana after relocating from his previous location. The move confirms his new domicile in the city of Dana.
Hillsboro routed Attica 32 to 13 on Friday night at the local gym. A large crowd watched the Hillsboro quintet impose early control and hold off Attica throughout the contest.
The Ladies Aid Society of the M. FE. church will hold an annual bazaar and supper at the church on Wednesday December 5. Many pretty and useful articles will be on sale and the supper is a big feature. Watch for further notice.
The Red Cross announces a drive from November 10 to November 30 with a county quota of 60000 hoped to be raised. The county spent that amount in the past year on sick children and received 200 in relief funds from Japan. All donations stay in the county for local charity and dues can be paid at city banks.
Mrs. D. T. Brennan, 86, of Veedersburg, sustained serious back injuries after a fall at her home Thursday night while preparing to retire. She was alone when the fall occurred, but passersby heard her calls and summoned Dr. G. W. Smail. Brennan previously suffered a similar fall that left her with a broken hip and ongoing crippling.
Mrs. Elsa L. Button of Kirkville New York says Chamberlains Tablets have done her a world of good and she has recommended them to many friends. She notes relief from indigestion and constipation and recommends trying the medicine.
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