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Carey Times

Location

Carey, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1940

Page

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Hi Y Christmas Program Draws Crowds in Carey High School

Carey Ohio December 19 1940 Dear Patrons and Friends Tomorrow ends the 1940 school term and begins a two week Christmas vacation for pupils and teachers. The Hi Y Christmas program in the school auditorium drew growing crowds with the play A Legend of Christmas Eve performed by Hi Y boys and a talk by Rev Paul R Clouser.

Carey Ohio Board of Education Paul R. Clouser Wayne Zalin John Baker Joseph Vaughn Rex Huston Giles Krupp Paul Smith Reid Burgon Harold Luzader Jack Maulbholand Harold Brown John Byers Robert Smith Buddy Pieracini Harold Turnbell Tommy Schira Richard Jacob Ted Wonder Richard Collet Billy Montague Robert Vaughn I. E. Mulholland

Christmas Chapel Observed by Girls Club

The girl reserves presented a Christmas chapel on Monday morning with Aunt Ellen Gracetta Merrihew telling the Christmas story in poetry as if dreaming. Tableaux to each song were performed by the club girls with Barbara Driver singing the manger solo.

Ellen Gracetta Merrihew Dinah Herald Angels Barbara Driver

Christmas Tree Brightens Hall At Local School

The first floor hall displays a seniors decorated tree with ruddy glow and tinsel. The note reminds students school is dismissed Friday until January 6. Charles Ziebarth, Culver Military Academy alumnus home for Christmas, visited Monday in uniform and shared life at Culver.

Charles Ziebarth Culver. Military Academy Culver Dlue Charles

Christmas Decorations Highlight Colonel Crawford and West Buildings

The Colonel Crawford and West buildings are festively decorated for Christmas with large central tree and per-room displays. Pupils sing daily from 3:00 to 3:20 and plan exchanges and parties Friday with gifts for mothers. rooms feature paper candies chalk scenes and colorful window art. The West building mirrors the Colonel Crawford with a tree in each room and a notable fourth grade paper creche in the sand table.

Colonel Crawford West Europe

Wyandot County Basketball Tourney Set for Carey Gym

The 1941 Wyandot county basketball tournament is booked for Carey gym with four sessions. Games will be played on the evenings of February 26 26 and 28 and March 1 in Carey.

Wyandot County Carey Gym

Methodist Choir to Present Christmas Program at Church

The First Methodist Church choir will offer a Christmas program Sunday at 7 30 PM. Frances Mary Stover directs. C G Laird handles decorations. Readings and carols feature Mrs Clyde Jenkins Phyllis Ulrich Wellington Baker and others.

Mhe First ‘Methodist Church C. G. Laird Adam Clyde Jenkins Ashford Wellington Baker Laird Fairest Lord Jesus Phyllis Ulrich Little Jesus Mary Heck Wesley Woner Frances Mary Stover

State Education Board Plan Opposed by Ohio Grange

The Ohio State Grange passed resolutions in Cleveland opposing a proposed plan to organize a state board of education. They argued it would shift school control to the state government and reduce the department of education services to rural schools.

Board of Education Ohio State Grange Cleveland Grange Department of Education

Family Welcomes Two New Babies in Marseilles Community

A 5% pound girl named Ruth Marie was born Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. William Lear at Mrs. Lear's father's home on S Muncie street. The mother was Bernice Jenot. A 7% pound boy was born Sunday at 3 am to Mr. and Mrs. Delmo Kramer on E Brown avenue. the mother was Mary Ellen Baker before marriage.

William Lear Marseilles

Garden Club to Elect Officers Tonight in Bellville

Carey's new garden club meets this Thursday evening December 19 at the Dorcas Carey public library to adopt a permanent organization. Mrs Charles Lee regional director of the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs will attend and an officer election will be held. All interested are invited.

Carey’s New Garden Club Dorcas Carey Public Library Charles Lee Bellville Ohio Association of Garden Clubs

Carey Times Publication Shift for Holiday Weeks

Owing to Christmas and New Year’s Day falling on Wednesdays, The Carey Times will publish on Tuesday of those weeks. Correspondence should reach by Saturday. All contributors are asked to note the advanced date and cooperate.

Carey Times Times

Forehead Cut Leaves 4-Year-Old In Shock After Collision

Elizabeth Gardner, 4, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Gardner of E North Street, was running indoors last Thursday evening when she struck her forehead on a door. She lost consciousness and required two stitches to close the cut.

Elizabeth Robert Gardner E. North ‘Street Hhouse

New Year’s Eve Party at Healey’s Tavern

Healey’s Tavern invites friends to a all night party with music and entertainment. No cover charge or minimum. A good place for a good time.

Healey’s Tavern Healey's Tavern

Townsend Club Meeting Call for December Election

The Carey Townsend club will meet next Monday evening December 23 at 7 30. Members are urged to attend as an election is on hand with other important business on the agenda. Music by E N Garn secretary.

Carey Townsend Club E. N. Garn. Sec’y

Eagles Christmas Party For Children Set Monday Eve

The Eagles plan a Christmas party for children on Monday evening December 23 at 8 00 p m. All children are invited to attend and meet Santa Claus.

Eagles Santa Claus

Carey Wins First Home Game 35 18

Carey Cagers earn their second win of the season by defeating North Baltimore 35 18 in their first home game. Wayne Zahn led with 19 points as Carey dominated quarters, while Strahm fouled out late. Carey reserves won 17 12 and next play at Clyde.

Buddy Pierdcini Carey Cagers North Baltimore Blasemen North Baltimore Wayne Zahn Strahm Reid Burson Bob Wickham Jack Michaels Carey Clyde Strahmoo Jie W. Zahnoo J. Michaels R. Burson R. Wickham N. Baltimore P Bones Eadern Cook Barrett Lloyd Seca E Nee Doppler Rene Nee Bechtel Savieo Iden Fabiani Huber Tiffin

Operation at Fremont Removes Two Goitres

Mrs. George Haferd of north of Carey is patient at Community hospital Fremont after a Toledo specialist removed two goitres on Tuesday of last week. She had been critically ill and unaware of the condition until a few months ago. She is recovering nicely. Visitors included Miss Blanche Haferd Miss Mollie Lortz Edward M Haferd Marjorie Haferd and Irvin Tiell.

George Haferd North of Carey Community Hospital Fremont Toledo Haferd Blanche Haferd Mollie Lortz Edward M Haferd Marjorie Haferd Irvin Tiell

Christmas Party Tonight at Local Methodist Church

The December Family Night for the Methodist church is tonight at 7:30 p m in the church basement. Clyde Jenkins leads as general chairman with Mrs Harry Mapes on treats and Mrs R H Sturgeon on refreshments. The Queen Esther class presents the playlet No Gift in Return directed by Mrs Alfred Davis with Santa Claus visiting.

Clyde Jenkins Harry Mapes R. H. Sturgeon W. H. Huston Emery Ulrich Jennie Steen Alfred Davis Santa Claus

Auxiliary to Meet Monday Evening

The Auxiliary of Earl Green Post American Legion will meet Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Linus Myers on E South Street. Members should bring cancelled sales tax stamps for Dayton soldiers' home and there will be a 10 cent Christmas exchange. Social committee members are Mrs. Myers Mrs. Shafer Mrs. Stombaugh Mrs. Vaughn and Mrs. Bland.

Earl Green Post American Legion Linus Myers E. South Street Dayton Myers Mervin Shafer J. T. Stombaugh J. A. Vaughn Lawrence Bland

Charles Ziebarth Receives Culver Christmas Furlough

Charles W. Ziebarth son of Mr and Mrs J E Ziebarth 248 W Findlay St Culver Ind is among 618 Culver Military Academy cadets granted a 25 day Christmas furlough Cadets from 44 states the District of Columbia and four foreign countries departed Culver by rail plane and auto to four corners of the United States All must report back by Monday January 6.

Culver Ind Charles W. Ziebarth J. E. Ziebarth W. Findlay Street Culver Military Academy District of Columbia United States

Will Resume Play At Our Lady Of Consolation Hall

Play resumes Sunday December 22 at 3 30 PM as Our Lady of Consolation hosts St Josephs Galion in senior C Y O action. Carey Senior C Y O then meets Fostoria St Wendelin's in their third game of the season aiming to stay undefeated.

Our Lady of Consolation Hall O L of C St. Joseph's of Galion Carey Fostoria St Wendelin's

Minstrel Show Fundraiser by band mothers group

On Tuesday January 14 the Merry Minstrelmen of Bowling Green State University will present The Oxall College Minstrels at Carey High School auditorium. Proceeds go to Carey Schools Band Mothers' club with admission 25 and 15 cents.

Merry Minstrelmen Bowling Green State University Oxdall College Minstrels Carey High School Carey Schools Band Mothers

Funeral attendance noted for Stombaugh family

Mr and Mrs J T Stombaugh and Mr and Mrs W L Stombaugh with daughter Phyllis and Mrs Cletus Reittinger attended the funeral of Mrs Nell Wilson 82 of Fostoria at Mann funeral home. Mrs Wilson was a sister of J T Stombaugh.

J.T. Stombaugh W. L Stombaugh Phyllis Cletus Reittinger Nell Wilson Fostoria Mann Funeral That City Wilson J. T.stombaugh

Pageant at Lutheran Church Presents The Greatest Gift

Children and young people of the congregation will present a Christmas pageant this Sunday at 10 30 AM directed by Jennie Powell. The Christmas message will be shown in story and song with the chancel arranged for the service. The early Christmas service is set for next Wednesday December 25 at 9 o'clock with the vested choir directed by Olsie Howard singing The Birth of Christ.

Jennie Powell Olsie Howard Christ Richter Bethlehem

Knights of Pythias Justus Lodge No 393 Holds Regular Meeting

Justus lodge number 393 Knights of Pythias met Tuesday evening with good attendance. Members conferred several candidates into the rank of Esquire and Knights and invited all to a dining room. A special meeting is set for Friday December 20 at Castle Hall for the Bank of Knight ceremony.

Justus Lodge Knights of Pythias Bank of Knight Castle Hall Patterson and South Streets

WSCS December Meeting At Methodist Church

The Woman's Society of Christian Service held its December meeting in the church parlors with Mrs. Clarence Thome in charge. Members heard reports on China work and migrant youth. Plans were announced for the January Plede Service where each member will pledge for the new year.

Woman’s Society of Christian Service Clarence Thome J. J. McCabe Harry Hosafros Clayton Twining Carl Krout Saxon Heck Alfred Davis China Ple&de

Death in Clyde Father of Mrs Raymond Stewart

Arthur Doebel of Clyde, aged 64, died Tuesday forenoon after several years illness. Funeral services were held in Clyde this afternoon. Mrs. Alex Stewart and granddaughter Carolyn Stewart will attend. Mr Stewart has been ill with a severe cold.

Alex Stewart Arthur Doebel Clyde Raymond Stewart Doebel Stewart Mary Carolyn Stewart

Eastern Star Installation at Crawford Chapter No 168

Regular meeting of Crawford chapter No 168 C E S will be held Friday evening December 20 at 7 30 o'clock. Following the chapter meeting the officers for 1941 will be installed in an open installation by invitation. Mrs Lily Cooper of Findlay grand conductress of the Grand Chapter of Ohio will be the grand installing officer.

Crawford Lily Cooper Findlay Grand Chapter Ohio

Eagles Club Dance and Feast Schedule

A local Eagles event listing promotes a mixed dance and feather party on Friday December 20 with Huss Hot Shots, bingo and free lunch. Saturday December 21 features another mixed dance and floor show. Tuesday December 31 offers a dance from 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM with a floor show at 11:30 PM.

The Eagles Huss Hot Shots

Rev Don ald W Cryer Elected Dean in Findlay Institute

At a Lakeside Epworth League Institute commission meeting in Findlay Rev Don ald W Cryer was elected Dean for the Older Young Peoples Institute of Northwestern Ohio The Institute will meet at Lakeside on Lake Erie during the week of July 20 to 27.

Lakeside Epworth League Institute Commission Findlay Donald W Cryer Older Young Peoples’ Institute Northwestern Ohio Lakeside Lake Erie

Pythian Sisters Gather Tonight in Hall

The Pythian sisters will meet in their hall this Thursday evening. A brief business session precedes a program and a Christmas exchange. Knights are invited to attend.

Pythian Sisters

Cousin Dies of Mrs A Weigel in Cleveland

C L Wisner of Center street Findlay received word Saturday of the death of his cousin Mrs A Weigel of Cleveland. Mrs Weigel was born Dora Wonder near Carey Wyandot county before her marriage.

C. L. Wisner Center Street Findlay A. Weigel Cleveland Weigel Dora Wonder Carey Wyandot County

Train Strikes Truck At N Y C Crossing In Reading

At 1 30 p m Tuesday a New York Central passenger train No 112 struck a truck at the South Street grade crossing in Reading. The driver Charles Ross of Coshocton failed to stop the truck before the baggage car. The truck operated for Ward E Manning was demolished and relief driver Lawrence Parley was badly injured. Ross was bruised but not seriously hurt. Ivo Pawley in Pinddjay hospital with a fractured skull and possible internal injuries. Train crew G C Harris Toledo conductor and A Philbin Toledo engineer.

Lawrence Parley Reading Charles Ross New York Central Ross Ward E. Manning Coshocton G. C. Harris Toledo A. Philbim

Neighbors Husking Corn at Haferd Farm Near Frenchtown

Neighbors of Mr and Mrs George Haferd gathered at the Haferd farm Monday through Wednesday to husk corn for them. Mrs Haferd sick after a goitre operation last week, workers included Harold Vincent Irvin Tiell Sylvester Tiell Mark Tiell Leroy Tiell James Tiell Lawrence Tiell Henry Lortz Ralph Lortz Miss Ethel Tiell Miss Gertrude Tiell Mrs Croey Tiell and Miss Mollie Lortz. Blanche Haford helped with dinner Wednesday.

George Haferd Frenchtown Haferd Farm Haferd

Moose Lodge Activities Bring Holiday Cheer and Events

Carey Moose lodge hosted Hon. Mr. M. A. Skrat from Mud Creek for supper last Thursday. The String Ticklers perform Saturday for dancing. December 23 is Charity Bingo Night. December 19 sets the Moose and family Christmas party. Wishing all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Carey Moose Lodge M. A. Skrat Mud Creek Moose Lodge

Barbara Houk Appears in Handel's Messiah at OWU

Miss Barbara Houk of Carey appeared in Handel's Messiah as part of the combined Singers Club A Cappella choir and the Symphony Orchestra of Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware. Rexford Keller directed the biennial presentation. Houk, a Carey High School graduate and OWU freshman, is active in music and dramatics.

Barbara Houk Carey Singers’ Club Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Rexford Keller Miss Houk Harold Houk W. Findlay Street Carey High School

Benefit Movie Plan for Our Lady of Consolation School

School children of Our Lady of Consolation with Leo T. Jones owner Carey theatre plan another benefit movie. Half the proceeds go to the Hall-Heating fund. Due to unforeseen circumstances the film Knute Rockne All American is replaced by Little Bit of Heaven with Gloria Jean showing at the Carey theatre January 2 3 and 4.

Our Lady of Consolation Leo T. Jones Carey Theatre Knute Rockne All American Heaven Gloria Jean

Attica Publisher Begins 61st Year

Attica, Dec 16. Sixty years ago Saturday George Clifford Lake, veteran Attica newspaper publisher, became a printer's devil, the first step in his newspaper career. He is regarded as one of the Midwest's most colorful paper men and, at 75, remains active. He has worn many hats but likes best the title of reporter.

Attica George Clifford Lake Middle West

Peoples Bank Carey stockholders meeting notice

The Peoples Bank Company of Carey Ohio holds its annual stockholders meeting at the bank office on Wednesday January 1941 at 2 o clock P M for election of directors and any other business. Dromgold president</analysis>

The Peoples Bank Company Carey Ohio Dromgold

Drivers Must Stop At All Stop Signs On Highway

The highway patrol warns motorists to fully stop at stop signs even in rural areas. One driver paid over 9 dollars for slowing at the 23 and 103 intersection east of Carey.

Highway Patrol Carey

Name on Honor Roll for Carey Freshman Robert Harman

Robert Harman of Carey, a freshman at Findlay College, appeared on his class honor roll recently.

Robert Harman Carey Findlay College

Masses for Christmas at Our Lady of Consolation Shrine

Christmas Masses at Our Lady of Consolation Shrine are scheduled for 12:00 noon midnight and 8 00 and 10 00 a m Preceding the Midnight Mass Clerics of Our Lady of Carey Seminary will recite the Divine Office and Christmas carols will be provided by the parish choir The Mass to be sung by the choir is that of Millard with Adeste Fidelis at Offertory Ralph Brown will direct with Miss Jessie Roll at the organ The public is cordially invited to attend.

Our Lady of Consolation Shrine Our Lady of Carey Seminary Millard Ralph Brown

W. B. A. Christmas Party and Officers Elected

The W. B. A. hosts a Christmas party for members and juniors at Mooge hall Friday evening with a 10 cent exchange and a juniors treat. Officers elected include President Myrtle Perkins and Vice President A. C. Shue among others.

Mooge Hall Myrtle Perkins A. C. Shue Alice Kinsinger Harvey Sopher Wallace Shafer JT. Stombaugh Jack Walters Hugh Kurtz William Sloman Tom Baker

Leaves Fostoria for Army Duty

Robert Hagley the fourth young man to volunteer for the Fostoria draft board left for Fort Hayes Columbus to be inducted into the army replacing William M Ellis Jr who did not pass final physicals. Charles Shirk and Howard Lohr also joined the first Fostoria quota with Shirk sent to Fort Thomas and Lohr to Erie Ordinance Camp Perry Ohio.

Fostoria Robert Hagley Fort Hayes Columbus Army Hagley William M. Ellis, Jr Charles Shirk Howard Lohr Shirk Fort Thomas Newport Lohr Erie Ordinance Camp Perry Ohio

Neffner Pushes Two-Crew System For Ohio Elections

Secretary of State George M. Neffner urges Ohio election boards to use separate crews for ballot intake and counting and to set minimum competency requirements for precinct workers. He notes fatigue and inefficiency as causes of tabulation errors and cites 30 counties already adopting the two-crew approach.

Columbus George M. Neffner Ohio

Theis Furniture Exchange Sells Smoke Damaged Stock

Theis Furniture Exchange offers smoke and water damaged stock from a December 6 fire in frame buildings on Stance street. Some damaged merchandise is on display in the Cosgray room on W Findlay street. The stock is owned outright by Albert Theis, with no consignment purchases.

Theis Furniture Exchange Stance Street Cosgray W. Findlay Street Albert Theis

Operation in Marion Ends With Family Update

Mrs Charles J Fox and son Ernest from Carey were in Marion last Thursday afternoon when Mrs Fox daughter Selera Scranton underwent an operation for ruptured appendix at Marion City Hospital. Mr and Mrs William Spackey Mr and Mrs Har Fox and Robert Fox visited Mrs Scranton Sunday and found her improving.

Charles J Fox Ernest of Eest Carey Marion Fox Selera Scranton

Christmas Tree From Idaho Reaches Sheridan Family

John Sheridan of Coeur d Alene Idaho sends a blue spruce Christmas tree from the mountains near Coeur d Alene to his parents Mr and Mrs CPD Sheridan west of Carey Also included were evergreen decorations with one unusual plant growing under the snow in Oregon according to local notes.

John Sheridan Coir d’ Alene Idaho Cpd Sheridan Carey Coeur d’ Jviente Sheridan Oregon

Long walk by Elza Jacobs covers 91 miles

Elza Jacobs, nearly 76, walked from Carey to his brother Jasper Jacobs's home 91 miles west on route 15. He completed the journey in 2 hours 10 minutes.

Elza Jacobs Carey Jasper Jacobs Mr Jacobs

JT Club Meeting With Mrs Harry Fox Planned

The JT club will hold a meeting with Mrs Harry Fox this Thursday afternoon on S Leake Street.

JT Club Mra Harry Fox S’ Leake Street

Christmas All Year Round Idea Sparks Community Debate

Local readers propose making Christmas celebrations perpetual by adopting year round events and traditions. The plan centers on public displays, seasonal markets, and school activities to keep holiday spirit alive beyond December. Participants call for inclusive community tastings, music, and volunteer programs to sustain the effort.

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