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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1949
Page
1
Community notes credit sponsors Mr G A Hartman and Mrs Dorothy East Eustor. Elizabeth Romig is Associate Editor with Sally Jaster as Activity Editor and Judy Dible as Sports Editor. Jerry Hunter serves as Reporter.
The Ohio State University administered Form 23 of the psychology test to 43 senior students Wednesday before month end. Scores and percentiles will appear on permanent records as credentials. Elizabeth Romig scored 135 of 150, placing in the 100th percentile, highest possible. The test aids in counseling and high school credentials may suffice for score reporting.
On Friday afternoon December 23 at 1 30 Miss Clagett’s two public speaking classes plan a Christmas program in the auditorium for the six upper grades. The entertainment includes two comedy plays serious readings humorous monologues poems and bodies all revealing the true Christmas story. School dismisses at 3 00 p m and reopens Tuesday January 3 at the regular time.
The Carey High School Concert Band presents its fourth annual Christmas concert on Thursday evening December 21 at 8 o clock in the high school auditorium. Featured selections include The Holy City performed by Ferne Adelsperger and John Romig in a saxophone duet with band accompaniment and a cornet trio by Paul Wonder, James Patterson and James Gatchell.
A. L. Shumaker, of S Patterson Street, purchased Dotson's Garage at 2005S Vance Street in Monroe. He took possession Tuesday morning after serving as service manager at Lanning Motor Sales. Dotson has not announced future plans.
Pfau's Dairy Restaurant issues a sincere apology noting failure to seat patrons due to space limits and announcing additional tables to accommodate more people at one serving.
Carey temple No. 169 Pythian Sisters will meet this Thursday at 7 30 pm. The agenda includes initiation and a 50 cent Christmas Lift exchange.
The Elks announce a children's Christmas party at Carey Theatre on Friday December 23 with doors at noon and a 1 PM show. Santa will be in the lobby after the movie to hand out gifts of candy an orange and an apple. The event is for children only with volunteer Elks and Carey merchants assisting.
Mr and Mrs Grant B Johnson of 125 Toledo street will mark their diamond anniversary on Christmas Day beginning their 60th year of marriage Open house runs from 2 00 p m to 10 00 p m The couple wed at Wharton December 25 1889 in a ceremony conducted by Rev Thomas A Barkdull pastor of the Methodist Church
Richard Ward of east of Carey buys the Peterson Keller Marathon service station from Kenmit Peterson and Edgar Keller and will take possession today. It will be known as the Wand Marathon Service. Peterson and Keller will devote their full time to Carey Motor Service with MM D Shafer.
The partnership between Kermit Peterson and Edgar Keller doing business as Peterson Keller Marathon Service is dissolved effective Thursday December 15. All outstanding bills payable at Carey Motor Service.
Wayne Pa Valley Forge Military Academy Cadet Joseph F Dible son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Dible 416 Kenilworth Carey has his varsity letter in football He received the award Wednesday night December 7 at the academy Fall Sports Dinner.
Earl Green Post No 344 of the American Legion will convene on Monday December 19 at 8 p m. The meeting promises important business for all members and urges a strong turnout led by Commander Kermit Pretorson.
The Wharton barbershop now operates with two barbers on duty. Open daily and until 9 30 p m on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Contact 419 50 for details. Everett Harrison referenced.
A new company Wyandot Dolomite Inc plans a dolomite quarry and a modern plant near Carey on the Aidelsperger farm north of Carey with rail service via New York Central. The process will include crushing screening and drying to supply steel mills glassmakers and agricultural users. Incorporators include Dr. Robert Cannigan W C Lytle and John W Grimm with offices in Findlay. Operations expected to start early next year.
Rev Donald W Cryer pastor of First Methodist Findlay and former Carey pastor will speak tonight after a family night fellowship supper at 6 30 in Carey church dining room. Circle No 1 chaired by Mrs C H Baker will run the dining area. Families bring covered dish and own table service. Those not attending supper may come at 7 30 to hear him.
The Carey W B A met in regular form at Moose hall last Friday evening. An initiation entertainment and lunch with a 25 cent gift exchange is planned for December 16. A Christmas party for members' children is set for December 23. Officers and members urged to attend.
Joe Newhard of West Findlay street won a 1950 Crosley Shelvador refrigerator worth 300 dollars in a Crosley Divisig Corp contest ending December 10. Local sponsor Ross Johnson dealer. judges were Mayor G C Wagner Mrs Hugh Hayman and Mrs Ruby Criger.
The Mary-Martha class of Christ Lutheran Sunday School will hold its annual Christmas party Monday evening December 19 in the parish house A tureen dinner will be served at 7 oclock Hostesses are Mrs Donald Fetters Mrs Ruby Criger Mrs Roy Howard Mrs G A Hartman Mrs John McCarley and Mrs George Snyder.
Announcement from Mrs. O G Laird invites interested students to rejoin piano instruction on January 9. Details provided via L253.
Hig and Y-Teen groups at Carey high school present a Christmas service in the high school auditorium Sunday evening December 18 at 8 00. The program features carols music and the play Why the Crimes Rang adapted from a story by Raymond Mes chet with named cast members and a free admission.
At the Carey Kiwanis weekly meeting Judge Russell H. Keart of Upper Sandusky spoke on youth issues from probate court and clerical angles. Rev Raymond K Beals of Findlay outlined parental influence as a key factor. The December 19 meeting will install 1950 officers and hold a Christmas party with gifts and carols.
Ohio high school football honors list 22 senior class A players and three from class B named to the Chic Harley All State squad by 312 state sports writers. Luncheon Dec 17 in Columbus with coaches and fathers. class B includes Jim George Smithfield, Bob Rathbun Vermillion, and Don Risner Carey.
Ray Gene Stillberger SA on 10 day leave with mother Mrs William Stillberger left Monday for a new assignment aboard the USS Mississippi in Norfolk Virginia. He had been based at the naval training center Memphis Tennessee. Gene was a guest last week of his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs B A Kaczynski of Detroit.
The Union Past Presidents' club of the W. B. A. will meet at 8 pm on Monday December 19 at the home of Mrs. Maurice Gaster on W. North street.
There will be a regular meeting of Carey lodge No 407 I O O F this Thursday evening December 15 at 8 00 All members are to be present. Van Baker Secretary.
The Rev Ambrose Finnegan leads an open class on Catholic doctrine every Monday at 8 PM in the Catholic hall. The December series, begun December 5, covers Bible origin, use, and the Trinity with an invitation to non-Catholics seeking answers.
A group of men aged 21 to 35 forms a civic service organization under the Findlay Junior Chamber of Commerce. Planned aims include improving the community, developing leadership, offering education recreation and social activities, and giving young men a voice in local and state affairs. First meeting is December 19 at 8 p m with monthly gatherings thereafter. They will apply for a Junior Chamber charter at the state meeting in Columbus January 14 and 15 1950 and expect affiliation with the Ohio and United States Junior Chamber organizations. The group seeks merchant and citizen goodwill for future projects.
Crawford chapter No 168 Order of the Eastern Star will meet Friday evening December 16 at 7 30. A memorial service will precede the annual installation of 1950 officers followed by a social hour. Attendance urged. Barbara Book W M Elsie Howard Sec.
The Ladies' Aid of Beech Grove Church holds a bake sale on Saturday December 17 at 10 a.m. at Carey Implement Store on Vance Street. Chicken and noodles baked goods dressed chickens and household gadgets will be available.
Mrs Ralph Tanner will host the T R C Club this Thursday afternoon at her east of Carey home for a Christmas exchange with members attending.
Carey high school suffered a 69 to 52 defeat to Mt Gilead Indians in front of its home crowd. Mt Gilead led 15 13 after the first period and extended their advantage to 10 at halftime before pulling away in the third frame. McClelland and Galleler led Mt Gilead with 7 6 point tallies and Longanecker led Carey with 14 points.
The Rev Marshall Cavit and his daughter Christine will depart Carey for Bolivia next week. They served as missionaries in La Paz from 1944 to 1948 and will sail December 30 from New York aboard the S S Santa Isabel for a two week voyage to Antofagasta then train to La Paz. The couple, members of Memorial BE U B Church Carey, are sponsored by the National Holiness Missionary Society. Mrs Cavit is the former Catherine Hart of Carey, daughter of Mrs Cora Hart of Girard.
The Catholic Ladies of Columbia elected new officers for the year at the December 5 meeting in the K of C hall. Officers named include President Mrs Clarence Elchert, Vice President Mrs Henman Derr, Treasurer Mrs Maurice Gaster, Financial Secretary Mrs J T Stombaugh, Recording Secretary Mrs Edward Fiox, Monitor Mrs Minnie Ruffing, Inner Guard Mrs Mansarotgeomry, and Trustee for three years Mrs Kar cher. Installation is planned for the January meeting.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Crawford Methodist Church will meet Friday at 7 30 in the home of Mrs Harvey Savidge. Mrs Delmer Lortz will lead the program and a 50-cent Christmas gift exchange will be held.
The Methodist Men's December gathering will occur next Tuesday at 8 PM in the church hall. A film will be shown and refreshments will follow at Gibbins' restaurant.
A Christmas program will be presented at Beech Grove United Brethren Church south of Carey at 7:48 p m Sunday December 18. The public is cordially invited.
The Lions clubs of Vanlue and Arcadia sponsor a donkey basketball game at 8 pm Saturday in Vanlue harnessing community fundraising for local projects.
The notice lists changed addresses for Ray Gene Stillberger, 5 A 571 5177, in USS Mississippi Norfolk Virginia. The entry notes a changed address update for a service member.
A brief notice advertises Friday evening gatherings at the Eagles Club featuring the favored pastime. Community members are invited to attend and watch activities unfold each week.
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