16 Aug 1923
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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1923
Page
1
Pile driving began Monday on the A. C. and Y. between Medina and Delphos. Reinforcement of several bridges along the line proceeds as Lake Erie Construction Co. of Cleveland works on abutments for a new Sandusky River bridge five miles east of town.
The guarantors of the 1923 Chau Tauqua are urged to attend a meeting at the Rest Room on Friday evening August 17 1923 at 7 30 pm to organize and arrange for the sale of tickets. It is important that you be there. Secretary
The Carey Times runs reunion invitations encouraging former classmates and neighbors to reconnect. Readers are invited to mark dates and contact hosts for details.
Carey meets Wharton next Sunday at the Rubber Plant Diamond. Wharton has a strong season and stops opponents regularly. Game starts promptly at 2 30 with 5 cent admission.
Last Thursday Rev. John Wieand changing cars at Marion witnessed a southbound Pennsylvania Railroad train carrying 45 cars loaded with four Buicks each.
Crawford Chapter of the Eastern Star will hold its regular meeting Friday evening.
The Oak Grove or Rome Church of the Brethren will host August 21 to 23 for a ministerial and Sunday school gathering. A program has been arranged featuring speakers and activities to promote more and better work.
The bulletin notes a Tuesday evening devotional with moderator HHV Thomas and a sermon by E O Norris.
The text lists a Wednesday morning schedule: Fred Pair as moderator for a 9:30 devotional session titled What is Spirituality by Chas Hélm. Another topic What is Worldliness by D P Weller, followed by a song and a talk The Minister as an Organizer by E O Norris. Adjournment at 11:30.
Moderators H V Thomas and W D Landis lead a schedule of 1:30 devotional and 6:00 vesper service. Pastors Fred Fair J J Anglemeyer and J A Guthrie address duties and support with elders David Byerly. A district youth department with Clyde Mulligan Sara Freed and H K Ober is listed for Christian service.
Thursday morning session opens with a 8:30 devotional led by Mary Cook the moderator. The Church School outlines goals preparation and personality topics featuring Ruth Travis Fay Moyer and Mrs. John Wieand. The Art of Teaching presented by H. K. Ober followed by 11:30 adjournment.
John Wieand leads the 30 Devotional and Sunday School in Session with Training for Definite Service under H. K. Ober. Adjournment follows.
John Winans of Findlay has purchased R E Neu’s jewelry store and optometry business. He will take charge after an invoice is processed and has rented the Cram property on West Findlay Street. Winans, a licensed optometrist and skilled watchmaker, is the son in law of P C Dukes. Dr Nel may continue in optics elsewhere.
Willard residents Willard H. L. Tracy and Wm Burke visited Tuesday. Tracy bought a moving picture theatre in Willard and secured a lease on the Mystic theatre. He also purchased the Temple and will run the Temple seven nights weekly and the Mystic four. Willard, a town of about 4000, looks to a bright show business future.
Last Sunday the game between Carey and Findlay American Legion teams was canceled due to wet field conditions. The makeup game is scheduled to be played Sunday August 26 at Carey.
The W. C. T. U. will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs Albert Adels perger hosting the gathering.
About 75 of the Russel family met at Carey park on Sunday for a reunion while 40 of the Walborn family held theirs at Water Works Park. Frank L. Walborn of Dayton was elected president and Ella Snyder of Sycamore secretary with plans for a 1924 reunion at the same site. The Searfoss family held its 24th annual reunion at Riverside park with 150 members. A J Searfoss of Mt. Cory was president, Clarence Baughman of Findlay secretary, John Searfoss of Arlington treasurer, and a committee chosen for the next gathering on the second Saturday in August 1924. The Fox and Mitten families held their ninth and second annual reunions at Carey park on August 12, about 100 in attendance, with Andrew Fox president and Mrs F J Davis secretary treasurer, Mark Mitten vice president, and Bertha Mitten secretary. The next Fox-Mitton reunion is set for August 10, 1924 at Carey park.
Fifty two Wenner relatives gathered at H L Wenner’s North street home Sunday. Attendees included Carl Chadwick and family Bert Kepler and family Willis Orwig and sons Vic Orwig and children Euron and Wendell from Angola Indiana Charles Smith Findlay Will Wenner Silver Creek Good and children Lillian Jackson Deshler Fred Wenner and children Floyd Beis and children Dow Shafer Fred Heimrich and daughter McCutchenville Lulu Snyder was a guest. A reunion is set for next year the second Sunday in August at Clarence Wenner’s northeast of town.
Nearly 100 Tong family members gathered for the 17th reunion at Riverside Park last Saturday. Officers chosen for the year include President Hosea Tong and Secretary Mrs Ada Tong, with Sherman Tong named to a culinary committee. Reverend R P Werner, 86, attended and spoke passionately, having served in Hancock county for forty years. Henrietta Bailey and Effiegre sang The Old Rugged Cross, drawing an Amen from the preacher.
The fourth annual Arnold family reunion gathered about 50 people Sunday at EFS Arnold’s Findlay residence on Flin Street. After a cafeteria style dinner, the business session elected officers: Mrs John Lyon president, Mrs Bert Gunderman secretary, and Harry Bishop treasurer. Attendees included Harry and Warren Bishop, Louisa Bishop, and multiple Bishop and Reiss families from Tiffin and nearby towns.
A list of attendees includes Mrs. J. Wehrle of Adrian, Mrs. Eugene Ewing and children of Carey, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Elsen, Mr. and Mrs. Orson Arnold and family, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. Gust Weimer, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Arnold, Mr. Orville Arnold and Joe Hartman of Findlay. The next reunion will be held at Carey park the third Sunday in August.
The Our Lady Consolation shrine drew an estimated 8000 pilgrims for the Assumption Day observance. Large crowds arrived by train and auto, filling Clay street to Findlay and West streets, with 3000 estimated in the candle procession and a sizable turnout on the return march via Findlay, Vance, and Clay.
Mrs Hannah Knickerbocker Joy widow of the late David Joy of Findlay died Saturday night at the home of her daughter Mrs Howard Spohn in Chicago. Her remains were brought to Findlay Tuesday evening and placed with Mr and Mrs R J Berry. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Episcopal church.
The electric motor linked to the linotype slowed again hindering copy setup this week. Electricians blame the machine and an expert will inspect it to determine if the deficiency lies in the current or the equipment. The Marion visit and other details could not be reported due to the outage.
A teacher in New York received a note explaining Moses was absent because his mother was ill. The mother asks for exculpation and apologizes for not sending him to school that day.
A Ku Klux Klan gathering Tuesday in Frank Oge's field near town drew about 3000 attendees. The event admitted a class of 250 new members and featured an address outlining Klan purposes.
The Women of Mooseheart Legion and their families will hold a pot luck supper at the park on Wednesday evening August 22 at 7 o clock.
109 voters cast ballots on Carey Tuesday with no contests on either ticket. Precincts A to E show limited party splits and several write in votes for local candidates including Dr. Harry Hosafrds Ed Campbell Jr Grant Karr and L E Straw. Democratic led by Mullholand Stoody Brown Stief Krebs and Black while Republicans backed Blue Beebe Heck Chambers Hendricks Kear Ratterson Scheel Walker and Perkins across mayor clerk treasurer marshal and boards.
Virgil Lewis Derr son of Mr and Mrs George Derr and Ruth Helen Mease daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Mease wed Saturday at the Catholic rectory. Loretta Derr and Cletus Myers attended. The couple will reside in Mansfield.
State Representative Allen L. Walton and Mrs Margaret McAlpin were married Wednesday morning at the bride's South Eighth street home by Rev J R Ill ey. The ceremony was attended by four witnesses and they plan to reside here after a wedding trip, with Walton returning to his office Saturday morning.
Lastriday night a large crowd enjoyed the Karm and Andrews orchestra at the Findlay pavilion. A repeat dance is set for next Friday at the same venue.
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