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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1936
Page
2
A montage of humorous and critical vignettes on politics, culture, and daily life. Notes on Lemke campaigns, WPA shifts, fashion, and social trends mix with quips on chemistry, youth wealth, and the era’s quirks. Includes agricultural notices urging farmers to obtain leaflet No. 225 about horses and mules.
The Works Progress Administration and the Bureau of Mines, led by Dr Carl Watson and James Berry, propose a project to wall off and halt a 62 year old underground mine fire in Hocking and Perry counties. The plan requires about 232 000 dollars in Perry and 128 000 in Hocking, employing over 300 workers to stop a blaze that has destroyed 40 million dollars of coal and claimed lives. Origin disputed since 1884 with strikers and guards blaming each other.
Julian Honore of Tiffin is jailed in Wyandot County at Upper Sandusky after speeding from Carey hotel security. Officers fired shots, puncturing his car and grazing his back. he faces a driving while intoxicated charge.
Rev. Robert V. OConnor, principal and assistant pastor at St Wendelin Fostoria, will be succeeded by Rev. Raymond Osterhage of Tiffin in Toledo. OConnor becomes dean of education at DeSales College Toledo.
Columbus reports that a penny post card may mark the line between legal and illegal home wine production. Fred W. Beltz, supervisor of the Michigan-Ohio district, notes a family head may legally make up to 200 gallons annually for personal use but must notify the tax official at least five days before starting.
The Carey Times reports ongoing exemption blanks of various kinds remain in use. Local officials note continued reliance on these forms for applications and tax relief, with residents urged to verify eligibility and submit complete documentation promptly.
Wyandot County joins Seneca Hancock and Wood in the North Central Farm Bureau Electric Cooperative efforts. Project A in Seneca County is ready for engineering services. Wyandot aims for 100 miles and 300 plus member subscriptions with 750 members hoped soon. Residents are urged to contact local solicitors or visit the S Sandusky Street office in Upper Sandusky to learn details and view the progress map.
Numerous Gibson and Bland family members from Carey Upper Sandusky Tiffin and Findlay visited, dined, and attended gatherings at various homes including Alf Bland and family. Funeral of Seth Kear in Marton noted. several small visits and wiener roast described.
The Newcomer family reunion will be held Friday August 28 1936 at the Fostoria Park. Troast Alleger is president Chloe Thomas is vice president Hazel Vee serves as secretary treasurer.
Reunion cards were printed at the Carey Times office, with details for local families and social gatherings. The notice highlights the event logistics and venue coordination for the community reunion.
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