DEWLEN, John Lamont - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

This community lost one of its finest and most popular citizens Friday in the passing of Lamont Dewlin, prominent young farmer of the Salem neighborhood. The suddenness of his death was a terrible shock to his family and friends in and around Covington. He was apparently in his usual good health on Friday and engaged with his son John in gathering his corn crop. He was scooping corn right after lunch when he complained of a pain in his throat and decided to go into Covington to see his physician. His son John brought him in to the doctor's office and a quick examination allowed that he was in a serious condition. Mrs. Alta Livengood, a nurse, was called, and he was sent back to his home to be put to bed, but just before reaching the house he expired. About a year ago he received a head injury while operating his combine and was in the hospital for a short time and it is thought that a blood clot formed then which was the direct cause of his death. Mont was born September 9, 1901 on the farm of his parents, John and Myrtle Dewlin, and spent his entire life engaged in farming in this same community. He was married October 16, 1920 to Clara Young, a neighbor girl. A surprise celebration of their marriage anniversary had been planned by their neighbors and friends for the evening of the day on which he died and Mrs. Dewlin was in Danville that afternoon making arrangements for the event. He leaves one son, John M. Dewlin, who with his wife live on an adjoining farm; and another son died in infancy. The parents and one sister, Mrs. Mary Knowles of Newtown, are the surviving members of the immediate family. He took an active interest in our consolidated school, was an ardent basketball fan and never missed a school activity. He was a member of the Salem Methodist Church and gave much of his time and talents in the affairs of the church. Tidal Lodge of K. of Pythias was another of his interests and he went through the chairs in this order and contributed much to its success. Mont was an ardent lover of sports and was a member of the Wabash River Conservation club, having been one of the best and squarest presidents the club ever had. He will be greatly missed by this organization. He will also be sorely missed in Covington, where he was nearly a daily visitor. His cheery smile and pleasant greeting made him welcome in all places of business in the city. He was truly an outstanding man and we join with all of the community in extending deep-felt sympathy to his family. The funeral rites were held on Sunday afternoon at the Salem church conducted by the pastor, Rev. E. R. Haley, assisted by Rev. George Beatty of the Covington church. Interment was made in Mt. Hope cemetery.