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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1930
Page
8
Mrs W P Sinter and daughter Miss Arlene entertained at dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs Paul Weinandy and daughter Clair Ann of Findlay and Mr and Mrs Hoff and daughter Ruth Helen.
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Mac McFarlin of Jacksonville Florida with Mr and Mrs John Slotter Beck. Also present were Mr and Mrs Mark Mitten and William Stotterbeck from east of town for the afternoon.
Mrs Mary Harris of Glenn are entertained as well as Mr and Mrs Camby Harris Mrs Arnalda Long and Mr Jacob seakaler Afternoon callers were Mrs and Mrs Grove Harris and Mr H R Kessler
Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Culler and son Melford hosted Sunday dinner with Mrs. Sadie Kemnerley, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Myers, Mr. and Mrs. Lester MacGregor and daughters Jean and Barbara, and Miss Blanche DeWitt of Findlay.
Mrs Margaret Dow of this place charmingly entertained at a family dinner Sunday at the Hayes House in Fostoria. Guests included Mr and Mrs Homer Mitchell and children Jack Dow and Helen Margaret of Marysville, Mrs Florence Kinney of Pittsburgh, and Mr and Mrs G M Kurtz.
Luncheon hosted by Miss Mildred Gunther at her W Findlay Street home featured bridge with guests Miss Mildred Campbell Miss Helen Kessler Miss Gertrude Houk Miss Margaret Ann Pepplé Mrs Chester Chapman Mrs Loren Ray of New York City Miss Jane Spencer Miss Martha Spencer and Miss Cleo Sawyer of Bucyrus. Houk won high score prize.
Mr. and Mrs J T Myers with sons Theodore and John and daughters Frances Mary Jane Elizabeth. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Orians with children Marjorie Ann Donna Barbara Eugene. Mr and Mrs Donald Myers with daughter Mary Louise. Mr and Mrs Harry Myers with daughter Rita Ann. Mr and Mrs Henry Davidson of near Tiffin. Miss Betty Spitler of south of town. John Greer of Toledo and Edmund Pahl joined the outing.
Surprised on Birthday Mrs J J Zint was given a pleasant surprise Monday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs H L Wenmer the occasion being her 86th birthday anniversary. Dainty refreshments were served at a table decorated in pink and white centered with a pink and white birthday cake. The guests were Mrs J D Ewin, Mrs Margaret Frederick, Mrs M Wenner, Mrs Limeretta Brown, Mrs M A Washburn, Mrs W H Snyder, Mrs H M Pennington, Mrs Anna Sheridan, Miss Ella Anderson and Mrs S L Moser of Upper Sandusky Rev and Mrs Luther Spaid of Chicago were afternoon callers.
Mrs George Newhard hosted a Thursday bridge dessert at her Findlay street residence in honor of her sister Mrs George K Moore of Winside Nebraska. Guests included Mrs Moore and many from Findlay Pittsburgh New York City and Columbus. Mrs Leonard won high score.
Ignis and guests from Gext, Sebo, and Homer’s circle visited Ohio relatives. A Wednesday evening gathering honored by Mrs. W. J. Baker on High Street included Mr. and Mrs. Forest Baker and children, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Baker and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Clint Baker and children.
Mr and Mrs George Newhard and Mr and Mrs G M Kurtz hosted a bridge gathering Saturday evening at the Kurtz residence on West Findlay Street. A diverse guest list included Mrs George Moore Wynside Neb Mr and Mrs Robert Ewing Newell W Va Clair Ewing Boston Mrs Koren Ray New York City and others. Delicious refreshments followed late. Mrs Johnson and Russell Kurtz captured high scores.
The article notes the first bath tub in the U S was christened on Christmas day 1842 a Sunday perhaps the bath may have begun Christmas Eve. Early reception was wary with bans and taxes. Boston prohibited baths without physician advice Philadelphia nearly banned baths seasonally and Virginia taxed tubs heavily reflecting early attitudes toward bathing.
An obituary style item lists a man who kept strict health routines including brushing twice daily with a branded toothpaste and sleeping eight hours. The piece notes a funeral set for next Wednesday and a whimsical survived by many health institutions and manufacturers.
A jurist recalls a prisoner remarking on a three year delayed assault. The inmate explains he had never seen a rhinoceros until this morning. The exchange threads through the Wright Engine Builder case with dry humor and a courtroom tone.
A stream of brief notices from Carey and surrounding towns highlights visits in Findlay Columbus Lima and Bucyrus. Residents Mr and Mrs Ows Squier Mrs Jane Stahl Mae Shuster and many others are reported on from Springfield Upper Sandusky and Carey. local crop reports note onions selling around 60c per bushel. several travel plans and church duties are listed along with a hospitalization update for Mrs James Labord.
Donald Kurtz of Cleveland attended a family visit and then traveled to Ontario Canada as a delegate from Ohio Wesleyan University to the national Sigma Phi Epsilon conclave. The event is at Big Win Inn on Big Win Island in Lake of Bays with delegates from chapters nationwide.
A parade of visitors stops at Carey and nearby homes. Mrs. Zelada Stanton of Metamora and Miss Stella Nye spend time with Miss Grace Jordan and Mr Gartner of Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. F I Blarfa and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Baker return from Sarnia. The Truman Cole property on Lake Street is vacated by Mr. and Mrs. C R Mitchell and family who move to San Diego.
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