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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
2
Eloise Thrall, editor and publisher, lists Carey Times as a weekly paper published every Thursday. The notice states mail delivery from Carey, Ohio, with subscription rates in advance: one year $2.00, six months $1.00, three months 75c.
A collage of notes by Herbert H Miller touching on New York fire statistics and Broadway, Iceland nightlife, a diploma chase, a park bench painting episode, and assorted social and political jOTTings. It references Fort Fairfield Me plumbers shortages, public address systems, the Legion of Decency, and Mussolini's Libya visit.
Column notes a New Jersey judge defining a backyard as the yard at the back of a house. It mockingly comments on public opinions about life facts and mentions a crocodile fact, Jimmy Dykes plans, and the global winter outlook amid front line slaughter and rear unrest.
Descriptions note a desolate Burma road winding through hills with no hamburger stand, no gas pump, and no certified rest room visible in the photos. The imagery emphasizes sparse roadside facilities and an undeveloped stretch.
The Dorcas Carey public library stocks current magazines and back numbers via Readers' Guide indexing. Gifts include church papers and six children's magazines on juvenile tables. Titles listed include American Home, National Geographic, Time, Vogue, Parents' Magazine and Boy's Life among many others.
Taxicab driver Sam J Rose of Wooster endured an armed robbery Saturday. Two men entered his cab, rode to Columbus and Montpelier then east on South 20 before fleeing near Archbold Airport. They took $20 from him. Sheriff Lester Irwin and deputies investigated, confirming Rose’s story. He stayed overnight in Wauseon and was aided to return home.
Notice informs readers The Times will publish on Wednesday for the holiday weeks of Christmas and New Year due to Thursday holidays. Contributors are asked to submit by Monday and cooperate with the advance date.
Carey Times advertises adding machine and typewriter ribbons for all makes and models. Customers can find durable ribbons and compatible cartridges at the local store with guidance from staff.
An 8 pound son was born Sunday morning to Mr and Mrs Howard Wise near Wharton at Bucyrus City hospital. A son born December 10 in Mercy hospital Tiffin to Mr and Mrs Charles Donley near Upper Sandusky. A daughter named Bonnie Ann born to Mr and Mrs George Stalter Jr near Marseilles. Mrs Minnie Mae Shaw aged 72 died at her daughter’s home southeast of Sycamore. George Co Byrd injured in an 8 foot fall from a barn in Mifflin township. taken to Bucyrus City hospital. Edgar Wilford of Sycamore injured Friday when his hand was caught in a planer. middle finger amputated at Mercy hospital Tiffin. Funeral services for Oscar H McMillen 53 formerly of Upper Sandusky held in Columbus. coroner ruled natural death from coronary. Lucille Caton and Albert Reese to wed Christmas Day at Camp Shelby Miss. Edward M Earp 67 of Wyandot county died by hanging, despondent after corn husking. body found near cabin with deputies responding.
Christmas recess starts December 19 for Wyandot county students at Bowling Green State University. The spring semester begins January 5. exams start January 26. second semester registration is February 2. commencement is June 5. Listed Wyandot students include Carey John Baker Ardine Gottfried Betty Lee Haines Betty Hamler Juanita Hile Maurice Zahn Anna Marie SBeidelschies Marian Bowen Mildred Geiger Georgia Leanes Paul Smythe John Burton Ruby Burton.
Pvt. Robert R. Kelley 22, killed in a Japanese air raid on Hickam Field Hawaii Monday. Bombardier and machine gunner with a bombardment squadron. War department notified his father James Kelley. Last letter described a quiet front and hope for a return home.
Washington reported the OPM acted to prohibit the manufacture of slot machines known as one armed bandits starting February 1. It also plans a 75 percent cut in output of juke boxes and other amusement and earning machines by the same date.
Community cameos include visits by Gail Wenner and Eva Play. School events highlight Methodist Sunday school officers, a busy basketball season with Eden looming and a Christmas program. The McCutchenville team has won all county games except Eden, and a New Riegel rivalry game will heighten the holiday season.
Patricia Orians joined Ambrose Orians for supper as did many local families. Numerous couples and children dropped by homes near Carew and Indian Mill, including the Thiel, Wolf, Guttenberg, and Hunter households, with Toledo and Cincinnati visitors returning home after weekend stays.
A vintage ad text promotes ADLA Tablets for indigestion fullness heartburn and discomfort. The message implies a father figure once enjoyed meals but now suffers after age 50 and suggests visiting Harry's Drug Store for the product.
Notice of appointment for the estate of Harriet A. Hood, deceased. Cecil J. Hood of Carey Ohio is appointed administrator of the estate in Wrandot County. Dated November 29, 1941, by Judge Russell H. Kear of the Court of Common Pleas Probate Division.
Mr and Mrs Myers and children welcomed by Newell family as Junior stayed longer on the visit, returning home later in the evening.
A Kansas man who opposes smoking became a father and handed out 10 cent defense stamps to each of his friends as a congratulatory token.
Charles Beebe of Dearborn Michigan, a Greyhound driver, was fined 200 dollars and costs after a head on collision on August 3 near Merrill on the Dixie highway killed the motorist. He received a 90 day driving suspension in Ohio and a 90 day suspended jail sentence. the deceased motorist's estate was awarded 12 500 dollars.
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