The Covington news. (Covington, Ga.) 1908-current, June 21, 1917, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextIonize our | a dVERTISERS— MENTION the news. IX. NO S •HAS WHITE WINS FIRST fE IN DECLAMATION IN PITF school MEET in f ATHENS. ! L Covington and Newton county out some good material In L soUools, and material of tbe I which in recognized by the i evidenced by the fact that | S distinguished school boys. uur and Richard Charles White eut over to Athens on Friday, W back eeuth instant, and brought lg sought bacon after two days [contesting in the State High iyieet at that place, jfljeet was conducted by the [supervisors of the state, elected purpose of giving each and ev itestant a fair showing and for iniug where our best material future lies, as Is the usual cus¬ hy year |f white and Lester are to b( tul'ated S> anc' upon their victory, rty shows that Covington ranks jd stands at the top in recog by the State. ; hls meet last Friday, Charle won first place in Declamation, the writer could not be present ported to him that Charles went iLs subject with eloquence aim > enthusiasm, manifesting much t among his hearers, and con [his audience wonderfully, am ; his poins clearly, and he m siHike like one of our Statesmen that we have all read about in One was heard to remark , ‘Charles went to it like he had here before, and was well ac |pd with wliat it takes to win." L young giant, Richard Lester, ird place in the high jump, and part well. No discredit is dur 3 even though he failed to win It is said that he ham tied him * an experienced hand, going af goods like a veteran. And it I say that ho won thlrn place, ioarty shows that not all th< ones are in one place, and then tiers in the field, — ngton High School also won the District Literary Cup during two meets, which speaks w-.d! bvingon. pum it up from the beginning, lion and her corps of workers ! to congratulated upon the good S (gained. And our . citizens i walk with pride to know that bool, our children and our teach nk among the best in tne state ke gaining wide recognition [tout Georgia. id)’ roneelved Covington Con iCllmbiug, H. W. WILLIAMS LEAVES^ FOR VIDALIA f Baptist Church and Family f ft Home Wednesday for Their New in South Leorgia. JH. f It. Williams, who has been " the t'avlngton First Baptist * , r Hte " past four years, togeth lttl his interesting; family' left esday last week for Vidalia, | rst rQ >er Baptist having church accepted a call to at that place. Williams and family were given rt > "eleotne t j j | t | ie r arr va n la ’ am * ;i great Welcome Service 1,1 ther e Sunday. J fl, Wl, r l we ,H > all greatly feel missed from that ranch good Hs done thrugh Dr. Williams ^uircji ^ u n! and the the cause of Christ. ' Ko best wishes of ?oni! . while we part with these f toluctantly. J untiring °f the efforts church toward the up here will al rememiiered by our people. ( ^ f ° t |,v ' n ^ on ana vicinity infill * mue H K°od lie fiiii ! will fiep ' r>r * w Hliams in his ’ ; in ' 1 ^Ttend to him their , fHt n.'^ 0s for (, success and hap * nw home in Vidalia. Dt J „ is , Dastor for the First ' r iierp 1188 ^ Been r- hi no ou * , desire of i ha\ our p ' r, ' a °her in |fun lr charge in 01 0He wtl1 ** Possible data Comudon ems ORGANIZATION IN COVINGTON Organization of One Troop Complete and Hans are Being Made to Organize Another. Since the organizaion of the Roy Scouts some few years ago, th e move¬ ment has spread almost universally. The girls, determined that they would not be out-done by tlie boys, have be¬ am the extensive organization of the Girl Scouts. Covington now has a brand new and •nlhusiastic troop of Girl Scouts, un¬ der the efficient leadership of Mrs. E. E. Callaway, Miss Frames Godfrey, .ml Miss Annie Mae Lester. The tr-oop already organized i>ears he name of Pansy Patrol No. 1. of which Miss Ethel Williams is patrol eader and Miss Evelyn Cohen, assist¬ ant' Miss Florence Turner inis been dected Secretary and Treasurer of the roop. The other members of this pa rol are; Misses Ruth Milner, Annie Vine King. Allie Louise Travis, Paul ne Gaither, and Mary Harwell. A second patrol is in the course of ■rganization, but at present all theii •Ians have not hern completed. Tin econd patrol, when fully organized, vtll consist of the following members: Misses Martha Anderson, Ruth Rob rts, Ile.en Smith, Mildred Berry. Mary Loyal Brown, Iola Parker, and Margaret Porter. Covington has had her troop of Boy Scouts for some time, and it is witl ■leasure we note the organization of mr Girl Scouts, and we dare say that hey will keep an even pace with the oys when it comes to scouting. A benefit program was given th< »irl Scouts at the Lyric Theater yes erday and quite a neat sum was real Ized. __ Here’s luck to the Covington Gir' leouts! PROTRACTED SERVICES AT CHRISTIAN CHURCH A meeting at the Christian church i> ■eiug conducted this week by Rev. Juice Nay, evangelist of the North •astern District for the Christian hurch. Bro. Nay is a young man, an elo luent speaker and an effective preach¬ er of the gospel. Th singing Is being ■onducted by the local pastor, F. X 'retile, and the meeting will continue hrotigh Sunday night of next week. These two preachers, with their ear lest efforts and prayers, are striving o tiring the message of God to our .ample, and it is believed much good will result before this series of meet ngs are over. Great interest is being uanlfested by the people of Covington, md it is the desire of all to have ev •ry one go out and take part in the ser ices. The services are being held daily at 3 p. in., and at 11 o’clock on Sunday morning. Show your good will and influence •y attending. CHAUTAUQUA AT NEWBORN THIS WEEK. Newborn is another one of Newton county’s progressive little cities that has been successful in securing a t ban tor three days. Tuesday, Wednesday. Hid Thursday of this week. MueETinterest is being manifested in that part of the county in the genuine attractions Iteing put on in that city b\ the Radeiiffe Chautauqua Company and many jteople from Covington are attending the performances both in the afternoon and at night.. Newborn is indeed a creditable little city to our county, having some of the t>o-st jieoplo in Georgia as its citizens, and we are glad to see our sister cities oustt forward with x the Chautauqua movement NEWTON COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION MEETS. The annual convention of the New¬ ton County Sunday School Association will lie hold at Almon, Ga., Tuesday and Wednesday. July ’.‘4 and 2.1. A full program will be announced later. In the meantime let every Sunday School in the County make prepara¬ tion to l>e represented at the conven¬ tion. L. D. KING. County Secretary COVINGTON. GEORGIA. JUNE 21. 1917. newt °n countyoroan IZES RED CROSS CHAPTER Covington People, W ith Others of the County, Met at First Methodist Church Sunday and Organized Newton Chapter MOVEMENT CREATING WIDESPREAD INTEREST .Sunday afternoon at the Covington First Methodist church, the citizens of Xewton county met to hear Dr. Guy E. Suavely, Director of the Southern Di vision of the American Red Cross speak •n the work of that organization, and so to organize a Newton county chap ter. At this time the following -vere appointed: Chairman—R. P. Lester. N ice Chairman—Mrs. E. O. Lee. Treasurer—Paul Walker. Secretary—Miss Frances Godfrey. The executive conimitee has not been appointed, except Mr. C. S. Thompson, who is Chairman of the Finance Com. The i»eople all over the country are iwakenlng to the necessity of support ng the Red Cross Society and tbe ■plendid work it is doing. The war large measure responsible for his, and we cannot give too much of ■nr time, money, and enthusiasm, for n this way we are providing for our trmy, which will be composed not only if our countrymen, but our own boys. The government itself does not pro¬ vide sufficiently for tae care of vho are wounded in battle, hey have chartered the Red Society for that, purpose and it is ail.v organization- which does ts charter from Congress, and has >ooks audited by that body: also •resident of the United States is Pres¬ ident of the Red Cross. Not only does the Red Cross give aid o our wounded soldiers in time of war >ut it helps to take care of them if they ire disabled when they return. During the war they also look after h e wives, children, or other depen lenfs of our soldiers, and there will most probably be great need of help in .his particular line if the war is of ihe duration we are warned to expect, md it becomes neessary to send onr men who have people directly dejteii dent upon them. Also in times of all civil disaster the ■rganization stands ready to render any assistance possible. * The work done during the recent fire in Atlanta, standing as a proof to our community of what wnderful assist mice it is able to render. Surely no MY TOWN. I know my town and I love my town, And I want to help it to be As great a town to every one As it seems to be to me. I praise my town and I cheer my town. And I try to spread its fame; And 1 know what a splendid thing twould be If j’ou would do the same. , I trust mv town and I boost my town And I want to do my part To make it a town that all may praise, From the depths of every heart; I like my town and I sing my town, If I knocked mv town or blocked my tow* That wouldn’t be fair, you know. 1 think my town is the very best town In all the world—to me; Or if it's not I want to get out And try to make it be; I talk my town and preach should my town, As I think a fellow Who has more at stake than to win or make For the love of the common good. I bet on my town and I bank on my town, And I think it fine to feel— When you know your town and love your town— That it’s part of your honest zeal; I’m proud of my town, I love my town, And I want you to help it rise— And that’s the way to help a town— Not curse it and despise. citizen of our county can help but feet that it is a privilege, not only to be [ come a member, but to help in any 1 other possible worthy way so a cause. Many of our neighboring counties have already organized chapters and '■ ate being very active In this work, We know that Covington and Newton county will not fall behind in their part. Sunday afternoon proved that tbe I**oplo from ail sections of the county were interested in the work, for there cere representatives from all ut. towns. While Covington is to be the head of the. work, it is most desirable that we have auxiliaries in every town in Newton county. Oxford is already making plans for such an organization and Mansfield will have a most enthus ! ia-tic branch, if we may judge by the citizens of that town who came up Sunday afternoon. One dollar ($1.00) entitles you to membership, every - man, woman, and chiid in the county being eligible. If we have confidence in the authorities of our government, and we respect the opinion of the best posted,we are with 'out doubt approaching the greatest cri¬ sis in the history of our country—a time when it shall be necessary that each individual search ht» or her par¬ ticular resource and give therefrom with patriotism and cheerfulness. Uncle Sam is practically dependent upon the Red Cross for the care of the wounded, and for the general hospital service of the army. Onr beys make up that army. President Wilson says, “When a mother and father give up their sons to the army they cannot go with them to France to minister to them, but the Red Cross will be the foster parent of all our lioys in the trenches.’’ YOUR name is needed in this work NOW. No field work is required, but ?1.00 allies you with the cause of your country. Mail your name and $1.00 to the Red Cross, Covington, Go. If you are already a meml*er get your neighbors and friends to join. In unity there is strength, therefore let ns pull together in making a record for the NeWtoa County Chapter, of which we will all be proud. ( j Help Covington do her part! COMMERCIAL AND JOB PRINTING A SPECIALTY. Wt C. I. HARWELL ELECTED TO FILL WIRED TERM City Election Held Here Monday for Purpose of Electing New Member of Council tq HI1 Recent Vacancy. Monday was election day in Coving¬ ton. No big excitement, or scraps oc¬ curred on this day, as is the usual eus tom in some counties on election day, but the votes were polled very quietly, and to say the least it was very unus¬ ual, as every one of the canidates were elected—none defeated. But to make it more explicit, there was only one 1n the race, Mr. C. T Harwell, to till the unexpired term of Mr. y. L. Harrison, who resigned as one of the couneilmen sometime ago. Mr. Harwell was unanimously elect¬ ed, having no opponents. The polls were conducted by Messrs George T. Smith, R. H. Trippe. and Di J. S. Peek. Dr. Peek tells us trait more votes were polled in this election than in any other city election of the same nature in the history of the town of Covington. This was due to the soliciting and canvassing of those in •harge for the candidate in the race 117 votes were polled. Mr. Harwell will, no doubt, serve as a member of the council to the best of his efficient ability, and immediately take up his duties with the other mem J*ers of the board. The members of the board, besdes Mr. Harwell are Mayor E. W. Fowler, couneilmen :J. E. Phillips, J. T. Swann R. P. Lester, John Taylor, and J. T. Stephenson. Here’s wishing them all a success. and bespeaking for our little city government the l>est results of any in the state for a town the size of Cov iagton. GHILOREN’S MY 11 METHODIST CHURCH Sunday, July the 1st “Children’s Day” will be observed at tbe First Methodist church in Covington. On this occeasion Sunday School will be¬ gin at the usual hour, a :4o. and the Children’s Day exercises will take place at eleven. This is expected to be a big day for both old and young. The services will l>e a little different from the usual cus¬ tom, und everyone is urged to he pres¬ ent und witness this unique occasion if you don’t participate. A sermoD to the children and the young people will be delivered by flit pastor, the Rev. T. U. Kendall. Jr Also a song service by the children. Our fathers aud mothers should take great interest in these services, as Children’s Day is never forgotten by the younger set. And all remember that once we were children ourselves so let’s all show that loving spirit that exists in us ail, by going out. taking part and helping make this occasion the greatest success of the year. Little children, won’t you bring your parents with you and make them en¬ joy this event? BENEFIT PROGRAM FOR GIRL SCOUTS AT LYRIC THEATER. Quite a creditable entertainment was given yesterday (Wednesday) after¬ noon und evening by the Musical Club and the Girl Scouts, for the benefit of the latter, which is a recent organiza¬ tion for Covington. A patriotic picture, “Dawn of Free¬ dom,” featuring Charles Richman, a popular film star, was shown and the special features given by the Musical Club were much enjoyed. There was a god attendance and a very neat sum was realized for the Girl Scouts. REV. H. W. WIIJLIAMS AND FAMILY ARRIVE IN VIDALIA. Rev. and Mrs. IT. W : Williams, of Covington, Ga., with their sons, Char¬ les and Henry, arrived in the city last Wednesday evening, and were the guests Wednesday night of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Manry. Mr. Williams is the new pastor of the Baptist church and he, with his excellent family, i-, receiving a cordial welcome hy our people. The entire city regardless of denominations are glad to have them as citizens and trust that they will he well pleased with tbeir new home in Ad $1.50 A Year In Advance PAUL WARWICK NOW YOUNG MAN WELL KNOWN IN COVINGTON AM) FORMER ED¬ ITOR EMORY WEEKLY NOW WITH CONSTITUTION. The many Covington friends of Mr. Paul Warwick, former editor of the Emory Weekly and a graduate of Em¬ ory College this year, will be glad to learn that he has chosen the newspa¬ per work for his profession in life and lias accepted an excellent position on the staff of the Atlanta Constitution, Mr. Warwick was a member of the Journalism Class of Emory University, which was conducted by the efficient and well known supervisor. Dr. W. F. Melton, of Oxford. The News is glad to note the great re¬ sults that have lieen obtained from this class in Journalism, and we also note that some of the most noted and well known newspaper men in the South and the state were turned out from this class at Emory College. For examples, we know of no better men in the field than Messrs. Cranston Williams, Quimby Melton, Edd Flan ders, Eugene Sanders, and others, who have gone forth from Emory and made genuine, wide-awake newspaper men over the different sections of the State, This speaks well for Emory College, specially the class in Journalism, with its excellent material and worthy in¬ structor, and Newtou county should feel proud of the fact that her institution of learning at Oxford is one superior to my other of its size in the South. For Mr. Warwick we bespeak great prosperity, success and happines’s in ibis new work aud we feet confident that he will handle his duties like a veteran. We give below the clipping from The Albany Herald, which will be in¬ teresting to all who are fortunate enough to know Mr. Warwick: Tiie many friends in Albany of Rev. md Mrs. Loy Warwick will l’eel inter¬ ested to learn that their son, Paul, who graduates this week from Emory college, has chosen the newspaper pro¬ fession for his iifework, having had 'hat in view in Ids studies, aud that he will join rli (i staff of the Atlanta Con -titufiou immediatelyl after his gradu ition. Mr.Warwick was editor-in-chief ■f tiie Emory Weekly this year aud also eritor in-chief of “The Campus,” (he college annual, and was prominent¬ ly identithsl with numerous other col¬ lege activities, including athletics in which this year lie won his “E,” That .lie will make a brilliant success in his chosen profession is the prediction confidently made for him by those who know his ahiliy and his energy. COVINGTON LADY HAS GREAI SUCCESS IN ATLANTA SCHOOL ( harming and Accomplished Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Williams Secures Desirable Scholarship. The friends of Miss Carrie Williams, the talented and attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Williams, of this city, are congratulating her on her recent success in a rigid competitive examination conducted by tbe Carnegie Library School of Atlanta. Her success secures a very desirable scholarship in the Carnegie Library School and leads admirably to a well paid jiositioii in some of the city libra¬ ries of our country. The number of students is limited to twelve young women who are selected hy test from the very numerous contestants, who come to the examination from the va¬ rious sections of the Southern states. Miss Carrie's success adds one more to the distinctions which Covington's young people are so frequently render¬ ing their home town. As we have said lief ore. Covington has the finest fieople in the world, and we cannot say too much for them, fot ail of us rejoice in their success, and these are the people who are assist¬ ing in making a bigger, broader, and better town, not only setting good ex amples to our home people, bnt plant the seed of good influence wherever they go. Wo are all proud that we live la Coviagtoa and Newton tsomdj.