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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1929
Page
2
The item states publication frequency as every Thursday and notes Carey Ohio post office entry as second class mail matter. It lists subscription rates in advance: six months one dollar and three months sixty cents.
Poem emphasizes deeds over time and service to others. Reflects on years of life and impact, urging readers to act to ease others' sorrows. Ends with a moral about meaningful contributions versus aging milestones.
Solomon Wohlgamuth descendants gathered at Riverside park with 120 seated at noon. Five of 13 children remain, including Marion Douglass Albert Clarence and Mrs Bertha Weimerskirch. Officers elected include R J Wohlgamuth president Levi Wohlgamuth vice president Laura Wohlgamuth secretary. Contest winners listed: Apron and tie Ray Connor and Mrs John Wohlgamuth dancing Little Jean O Connor of Tiffin, plus song by Robert Wohlgamuth and Leona of Cygnet.
Mrs Nellie Puchta of East North Street Carey fainted while leaving the grandstand Thursday at the Seneca county fair amid shoving and jostling. Kishner's ambulance arrived at the Red Cross first aid station, she revived from shock, received treatment and was taken to friends on Ila Street.
Director Charles A. Neal of the State Department of Health issues a warning on deadly carbon monoxide. From July 1 1928 to July 1 1929 there were 168 gas poisoning cases and 36 deaths. He urges drivers not to warm up cars in closed garages and to keep ventilation while driving. Do not burn any fire while asleep and avoid placing water heaters in bathrooms or kitchens without proper flues. Take no risks.
The Pierce family reunion met at Carey park with attendees from Tiffin Toledo Akron Kenmore Findlay Ashland and upper Sandusky. Elected officers for 1930 include President I wart Harris Toledo Vice President Mrs J Frilé Smith Tiffin Secretary Lawrence Eshelman Akron Treasurer J Erle Smith Tiffin. The 1930 reunion is set for August at Carey park.
Forty relatives gathered for the Live Farston reunion at Carey Park. Mrs Richard Livingston of Arlington was elected president, Eugene Livingston of Pindlay vice president, and Mrs Gertrude Woodard of Findlay secretary-treasurer. The 1930 reunion will be the fourth Sunday in August at Carey Park.
Fort Royal, Marton, Woodville, Carey, Canrey, and nearby areas hosted a long list of guests. Families including the Hartles, Baughmans, Putnams, Mitchells, Parlish, and Spitzer visited or entertained at multiple homes from Friday to Sunday with gatherings, dinners, and a pot luck.
Miss Elinore Campbell files in Hardin county common pleas court a breach of promise suit against Kenton-Charging D Ray Baum Forest high school instructor alleging she agreed to marry on June 27, 1928 and that Baum since has avoided marriage causing mental suffering and embarassment.
The 16th annual Swerlein reunion gathered 103 members at John Hills south of town. A picnic dinner followed as Lawrence Swerlein was named president with Carl Swerlein, Jay Swerlein, Fay Cross, Florent Day, and Alvin Swerlein on the arrangement committee. The 1930 reunion is set for the last Sunday in August.
A brief Tit Bits quip shows Betty arguing with her father about leaving a party at a sensible hour and not arriving with the milkman. She insists the milkman won’t be there.
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station studies fall hatched pullets and broilers against January and April hatchings. D C Kennard notes fall hatching completes the year round cycle, balancing production, reducing overhead, and potentially steadying poultry and egg outputs with no current issues in fall brooding.
Descendants of pioneer Henry Bowman and William and Rebecca Nelson gathered at Riverside Park for their second annual reunion with 80 members present. Henry Bowman’s son, age 91, and his wife attended along with Elisha Bowman aged 85. all from Mt. Blanchard in Hancock County near Findlay.
Loren Stahl has been duly appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of Julian C Stahl, late of Wyandot County, Ohio, deceased. Dated August 17, 1929, Earl B. Carter, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division. Wyandot County, Ohio 31-3.
Samuel Watters has been duly appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of James and Cross, late of Wyandot County Ohio, deceased. 1929 Earl B Carter Probate Division Wyandot County Ohio. aa 31 3.
Our Lady of Consolation directory notes Rev. Father Aloys M. Fish, pastor. Sunday masses include low mass at 7 30 a m high mass at 10 00 a m vespers prayers and benediction at 7 30 p m daily masses are scheduled at 6230 and 8500 a m.
Paul R. Clouser presides with Sunday school at 9 15 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m at Vanlue service at 2 30 p m. A church council meeting is set for Tuesday at 8 p m.
Reverend Joseph Busthard leads Sunday school at 9 15, worship at 10 30, vespers at 7 30 in the Methodist Episcopal church. The Ohio conference meets Tuesday morning in Columbus at Broad Street Church with Bishop Edgar Blake presiding. Members should deliver World Service offerings to Rev. Shellhaas by Monday.
The ad argues land is a bargain now, cheaper per acre than during higher livestock and grain prices. It targets industrious homeseekers with savings and a wife who shares the plan, claiming long term profit from operation and rising market value.
The remark questions whether optimistic statements mask underlying value, probing why land prices remain low despite favorable narratives. It invites scrutiny of market forces and potential overvaluation.
A humorously chaotic hospital scene follows an Irish patient who proclaims relief after surgery. A new patient jokes about a sponge left inside him and being cut again, while others complain of extra openings to locate instruments. The surgeon’s shout for his hat sends Pat into a faint.
Little Albert comes home with clothes full of holes prompting his mother to ask what happened. Albert explains he was at the grocery store and something about the cheese caused the damage, leaving the family puzzled by the odd event.
Carey Memorial Evangelical Church lists Sunday school at 9 15 with Harry Thomas as superintendent and a prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 8 00 led by pastor O D Myers.
A reader protests a death notice misprint and is offered placement in the births column with a fresh start. The editor notes no contradictions to the published item and promises a correction tomorrow.
A classroom cartoon shows a teacher asking Jimmy why he lacks pencils and imagines a soldier going to war without a gun. Jimmy replies that he would think the soldier was an officer.
Bids for about 240 tons of coal in several grades will be received by F A Galbroner, clerk of the Carey Board of Education, until 6 09 p m August 30 1929. By order of Carey Board of Education. 36 2
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