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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1923
Page
1
Byron L. Ramsey and Mrs. Mabel M. Glick of Carey were quietly married Thursday at 11 am by Rev. Firestone at the Evangelical parsonage. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Ames of Findlay and will reside on North Street after a wedding dinner at the Ames home.
A hopper car carrying fluxing stone from the local quarry opened on Tuesday morning and spilled its load on the Main street crossing of the Big Four. Traffic stalled for a period while crews cleared the debris.
Wednesday evening last week Addison Kennerley of south town headed to Carey to meet his son from Ohio State University. On West street in front of the Carey Handle and Lumber Co. plant he collided with George Vogel of Wharton. Both machines swiped wheels, each losing a front wheel.
Several residences report scarlet fever quarantines including Allen Bakers southwest of town Theodore Starks Ridge Isadore McLaughlin Frederick Street Fred Mitchell Clay Street and Raymond Logsdon South Patterson Street.
A long roster of Carey Chautauqua boosters is published including R L Winegarner of Columbus and many local names such as F M Henry W L Lindsay D C Henry Dr I N Zeis and J F Shuman. The item notes some have already sold tickets and expresses optimism for a successful Chautauqua.
C F Sutter met in Columbus with the utilities commission over the order to hire a third man for the park power plant. A decision is pending at St Mary's with a 30 day grace for the local board. Work is light and two men can handle duties mainly watching property. no 8 hour law restriction applies to Superintendent Lefferson.
A Danish idea inspired Christmas seals sold to fund tuberculosis work. Jacob Riis learned of a decorated sticker on a Danish letter, inspiring a nurse in Delaware to raise 1000 dollars for a TB hospital. The effort grew to a national program raising 135000 dollars led by the National Tuberculosis Association.
At the regular meeting of the CL of C officers were elected: President Mrs. Gertrude McLaughlin, Vice President Mrs. Inez Stombaugh, Treasurer Miss Esther Orians, Financial Secretary Miss Martha Schira, Recording Secretary Mrs. Rose Brown, Monitor Miss Florence Schira, Trustee Mrs. Ella Thom, Inner Guard Mrs. Helen Elchert. A local committee for two weeks will include Mrs. Emma Logsdon, Mrs. Ellen Vaughn, Mrs. Veronica Courtad, Mrs. Helen Hudson, Mrs. Elizabeth McLaughlin, Mrs. Minnie Ruffing, Mrs. Lena Pahl, and Miss Irene Horner.
The Dorcas Bible class of the Methodist Sunday school finished its name quilt after collecting 48 dollars at 10 cents per name. On Tuesday afternoon the group quilted it at Mrs. W. H. Wright's home two miles southeast of town, with a long list of quilters. The completed quilt will be auctioned Saturday evening at Diller's furniture store.
Porter-Hendricks has bought and shipped 1700 tons of hay since July 21, equating to 140 carloads. The sale has brought a substantial sum of money into the locality.
Council announces South Street west of Vance has a newly improved surface with stone rolled in to form a substantial fronting pavement.
The Carey High School girls team will start their season December 14 against Upper Sandusky at Carey. The event includes a performance by the Girls Glee Club from the high school for the first time at the Methodist Church with a church entertainment night.
Miss Elizabeth Idella Noon and Edwin Jacob Ruffing wed Thanksgiving morning at Our Lady of Consolation church. Rev. A M Fish officiated after a nuptial high mass. reception for seventy five at the bride’s father home. The couple will reside in Bellevue where Mr Ruffing works as a contractor.
Miss Lolo O. Opper daughter of Mr and Mrs John Opper seven miles south of Carey and Clarence M Fox of three miles south of Carey were married in a Wednesday morning ceremony at Our Lady of Consolation Church A nuptial high mass was celebrated by Father A M Fisi The couple were attended by Miss Catherine Riedlinger and Eugene Fox The bride wore white satin charmeuse with pearl trimming and white silk tulle veil They left for a wedding trip to Cleveland and other eastern points They will reside on W N Vance Street with a newly furnished home Mr Fox is a conductor on the Big Four railroad.
Miss Alma Bish daughter of Mr and Mrs W S Bish East Findlay street and Mr Phillip G Horton son of Mr and Mrs James I Horton Newark were quietly married Saturday morning at 10 o clock at the bride's home Rev Lewis P Speaker officiated The bride wore golden brown canton crepe and a corsage of pink roses and sweet peas A wedding breakfast followed in a rose and chrysanthemum adorned room The bride a Carey high school 1915 graduate and Western Reserve College for Women Cleveland alumna taught in Wellington and Carey high schools The groom a chemist is a Denison University and Ohio State University graduate The couple left for a short wedding trip and will reside in Newark
Emma Lee Vaniee visits Saturday in St Paul. Mr and Mrs Orval Cole visit Findlay. George Pendleton meets Sherman Shuck Tuesday evening. Mrs Joe Tong visits Pratt home Tuesday. Mrs Alva Beck visits Girard Rickle Tuesday. Floyd Shafer visits Lewis Lee Sunday. Thanksgiving at Shuck with Cole. Eatherton and Sherd Eatherton visit Findlay Tuesday. Cravens and Fenstermaker help Bayless with corn shredders cooking Monday.
Last Monday's Kiwanis luncheon saw the annual officer election with two nominees per post, most incumbents reelected. Dr I N Zeis was chosen president and W D Goble secretary, while prizes were given for a Carey Post Office mail order guessing game revealing over 73 thousand dollars sent out in eleven months.
At Pastime Alleys last Tuesday evening the R. R. squad defeated the City team. Individual game scores show Thornton, Kitzler, Krom, Smith and Newhard leading the R. R. players with strong totals across three games. City members Miller Bloom Stombaugh Keckler Montague posted steady scores but fell short of the rival. Team averages: R. R. 143.3 to City 136.0.
A 9-pound daughter named Mary Agnes was born to Mr and Mrs Solomon Ruffing a mile north of town on Saturday morning. She was christened Sunday afternoon at Our Lady of Consolation Church with Alfred Ruffing and Mrs Wilfrid Logsdon as sponsors.
Closing out sale of winter apparel including under wear sweaters coats woolen socks hats caps and woolen shirts. Located in GEO. W. HICKLE. Limited stock for cold season needs.
The American Legion held a Tuesday evening meeting to discuss a proposed additional benefit. A group of bell ringers asked to perform under the Legion's auspices.
A Ford coupe damaged near the Wm Weaver home south of town was found to be a stolen car from Marion. Owners recovered the vehicle Monday morning.
The Royal Holland Bell Ringers present a benefit concert at the High School Auditorium Saturday evening, December 15. Admission is 50 cents with 25 cents for children, and reserved seats are available Friday at Ewing's drug store.
The union Thanksgiving service was held Wednesday evening at the evangelical church with Rev. W. F. Martin of the Methodist church as master of ceremonies. Rev. J. R. Frye read the President's proclamation and Rev. Martin led in prayer. Miss Elsie Howard played the piano and Rev. Lewis P. Speaker delivered the sermon on national gratitude.
Notice urges ladies to donate sewing for the American Legion Auxiliary Christmas box for Dayton hospital. Items to be at Mrs. C. W. McGill residence by December 10. cookies or homemade candy also to be delivered there. Box packing and forwarding to occur next week.
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce asks merchants and newspapers to reject the use of Xmas and to spell Christmas correctly in all holiday copy. The Times office has long enforced the rule to ensure accurate spelling regardless of the original write up.
The Officers Booster Club of the W B A of the Maccabees meets in Fos terin Friday afternoon Dec 7 at 2 o'clock. Dinner will be served at 6 o'clock. The Carey members expect to leave at 12 25 via the Big Four. For information call the commander or collector.
On Wednesday evening December 12 a meeting will be held at Neva to formulate a county league of Knights of Pythias lodges in Wyandot county. Justus Lodge members are urged to attend. Karl Black K R S and Harry Iden C C are listed.
The sermon next Sunday morning will be on Oneness and the evening service will explore The Book of Books. The Brotherhood meeting is Thursday evening with W. R. Kurtz.
The Times announces that readers should send Santa Claus letters early to ensure wishes are seen. Children are urged to mail or email their requests so Santa will not overlook them this season.
Supt and Mrs Hornby Edna Hasley Miss Cleo Sawyer Miss Miriam North craft and Miss Gayle Howey attended a Wednesday lecture on prehistoric mano by Coggershal at Findlay.
The M. E. Ladies Aid will hold a bazaar at the church on Thursday and Friday December 6 and 7. Chicken supper will be served Thursday evening.
The Lilly White people have installed four Bowser self measuring pumps in front of the Schira Auto Supply Shop.
Francis McLaughlin was thrown from a derrick at the lime plant Saturday, dislocating his right elbow. Local workers attended him and he received medical attention on site.
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