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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1933
Page
8
Carey Ohio church marks 75 years since organization in 1858 with ceremonies and photos of early members ministers and events. The anniversary booklet recounts past buildings dedication in 1860 and the 1889 move to a new site on West Findlay Street and a 6244.50 contract.
The article details building costs and changes from 1889 to 1926 including the sale of the old church for $1,200 and a new church completed in 1890. It notes Dedication service on Sept 21 1890 led by Rev Criley, interim pastor Rev Imhoff and a 23 year old pipe organ. It records later parish house expansion in 1926, a 50 year plus membership list, and transfer of Vanlue members to Carey in June of the current year.
In letters to Santa, Harold Putnam asks for an Amos and Andy truck, tinker toys, oranges, candy, nuts, and a colored doll for sister Mardell, plus his relatives. Martha E Baker, age three, asks for a rubber bathing doll, clothes, a trunk, and asks Santa to remember her brothers and sister.
A collection of children’s wish requests from Santa lists includes a Mickey Mouse necklace and puzzles, a crying walking doll with real hair, color paints, a two wheeled bicycle size 20, roller skates, a musical top, and requests for various doll clothes and accessories. The notes are signed by Glenna, Donna Ruffing, and Bobby Donelson, with a parent or guardian’s closing.
Local families hosted or joined dinners over Thanksgiving weekend. Kenneth Glenholtz and Ravenna visitors, Frank Pennington and Chaney families, Willard Murpshire and relatives, C. A. Heaton and J. J. Heaton with Mrs. Torrey and Shafer, plus Prof. F. L. Teal and daughters Janice and Joan from Charleston visited Mrs. Bemisderfer’s home. Edith Clarke and Lydia Shafer also attended.
Seneca County spends 69.32 dollars per pupil for public education. With 7,932 average daily attendance the total annual cost is 560,086.80. New Riegel leads at 111.25 per pupil, followed by Jackson Township 96.75 and Clinton 93.04. Reed Township is lowest at 46.21 with Big Spring near 48.47. Tiffin averages 60 and Fostoria 66.76.
Mrs Charles Brown and son Gil bert of Carey visited Ambrose Orians. Ross and Joan Orians stayed with their aunt Miss Esther Orians in Carey. Mr and Mrs Carl Johnson and sons Duane and Donald of Carey visited Arlis Orians family. Salem High School junior class to present His Best Investment on Dec 18 and 14. Thanksgiving guests were Mrs Arnold and children at Mr and Mrs Ball near Upper Sandusky.
Mrs Laura Burns of Galion is this week’s guest at her brother F B Wilson’s home. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs F E B Wilson and daughter Mabel and Dean Baker who spent Sunday with Mrs W E Burns of Galion.
Local notice invites readers to have their names added to a list for a small 25 cent fee. Details on where and how to submit are not provided in the fragment.
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