19 Dec 1946
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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1946
Page
1
The Carey community is invited to an Elks sponsored party at the New Carey theatre on Tuesday morning December 24 at 10 o’clock. A free moving picture program will be shown for Carey children and the public, followed by a Santa Claus appearance in the theatre lobby. The event is courtesy of theatre owner Leo T. Jones.
The Lutheran Church plans a Sunday school Christmas pageant next Sunday directed by Mrs M D Shafer and Mrs H B Turnbell with all departments participating. On December 24 at 11:30 pm the annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service features senior and junior choirs under Elsie Howard and Mrs M D Shafer, with Rev Wade H Koons delivering a sermon The Scene at Bethlehem. A Service of Lights will display a cross of lighted candles as six acolytes in white assist. All are invited to worship.
Nine year old Billy Myers son of Mr and Mrs Russell Myers of West South street was struck by a car driven by Mrs Gordon Dasher on Patterson street near the Methodist church. He suffered cuts and bruises to head and face and was treated locally then taken to Findlay hospital for overnight observation. Dr C E Ford pastor accompanied him to the hospital. He had attended the church Weekday Bible school and authorities say he darted from between parked cars into the path of the vehicle.
Carey mercantile stores will remain open each evening through Christmas to serve late shoppers. Some stores plan after noon hours this Thursday, and owners report groceries will stay open Monday and Tuesday evenings next week.
The Methodist Sunday school boys and men were entertained in the church basement Tuesday night by the Men’s Brotherhood. A motion picture was shown and snacks including wieners potato chips soft drinks and candy bars were served.
Richard G. Wright son of Mr and Mrs Dean Wright of south of Carey was honorably discharged from the U S army December 2 at Fort Dix New Jersey Wright served 17 months in the army air corps and was stationed at Stewart Field Newburgh New York
Reports from Findlay hospital say S W McChesney shows progress after a four stroke incident on December 7. Doctors are pleased with his recovery and he is able to take nourishment. recovery of speech is hoped.
The name of Mrs. George Ritter was accidentally omitted last week from the list of attendees at Grover Hotelling’s funeral in Upper Sandusky on December 5.
The Third Sunday in Advent 1946 marked gifts to the Lutheran Church Youth and music ministry. Deagan Cathedral Chimes valued by George W Snyder were dedicated by the church council with granddaughter Joyce Snyder performing. The Mary and Martha class donated 27 Robes for the junior choir. Plans include more chancel furniture to complete liturgical appointments.
Mr and Mrs A R Kokenge of Miami Florida flew to Cleveland arriving December 7 and were met by Mr and Mrs Ross Patterson of Medina They stayed at the Patterson home and with Dr and Mrs C L Summer of Canton They later drove to Carsey in a new automobile and visited Mrs Lee Ogg and Mr and Mrs David Ogg Then they spent Thursday night with Kokenge’s mother and brother in Avilla Indiana before returning home and hoping to reach Miami by Sunday evening.
Lanning Motor Sales delivered a two door Ford deluxe to the village of Carey to serve as a police car. It also supplied a sedan coupe to James W Vaughn a World War II amputee who lost his left leg in action. The government purchased the car and presented it to him. Special equipment enabling safe operation was installed in the Lanning garage.
An 8-pound son arrived Tuesday at 8:20 am in Findlay hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hosler of Findlay. Mrs. Hosler is Cora Ellen Schira, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Schira of Carey. A 70-pound daughter was born last Thursday in a Kenton hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rife of Wharton. Mrs. Rife is Helen Buckland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Graham Buckland of Carey.
The Carey Times reports ongoing delays as copy shipped from Toledo to Carey by bus parcel post or express has failed to arrive on time for publication. A package intended for this week’s issue was started on the way to Carey Tuesday after a call to Toledo confirmed it was en route.
Christmas arrives Wednesday next week. The Carey Times will publish Tuesday morning December 24. All copy for next week’s paper should be in our office by Saturday December 21.
The Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters will hold a rummage sale at the Pythian temple at Patterson and South streets on Saturday December 28. The sale starts at 9 00 a m.
Carey dealer C Courtad expands Shang's Auto Service with a 31 by 36 foot addition at the filling station to create a showroom for the 1947 Kaiser and 1947 Fraser. Display days Thursday to Saturday next week invite community inspections. backlog of 35 to 40 orders to be filled in months. Shang's will stock genuine replacement parts and continue tire battery and accessory business with United Motors and Auto Lite ignition service.
The following program will be presented during the Sunday school hour at the Methodist church Sunday morning. Scripture Lawrence Vogel. Prayer Sally Jaster. Song Merry Merry Christmas Primary Department. Song Jack Horner Alan Davis. Dialogue Shepherds Junior Boys Class. Song Bethlehem Babe Junior Girls Class. Closing Prayer Sue Mapes.
The Carey Kiwanis club met at Trubey's restaurant with E. H. Gottfried delivering a talk on food lockers. Discussion covered operation aspects and efficiency, noting the Carey plant provides valuable community service. Earl Burson introduced the speaker. Carter Kauble and Gerald Traxler attended as visitors.
Mrs. Roy Howard of 105 Wyandot avenue Carey is recovering in Findlay hospital after an operation. Mr. and Mrs G H Follette plan to leave December 28 for De Land Florida for about two months. Mr and Mrs Clarence Blehert returned home after a 43 week motor trip to Florida visiting Mississippi and Tennessee. Mr and Mrs A R Kokenge of Miami Florida and Mrs Lee Ogg of Carey were guests Wednesday evening of Mr and Mrs David Ogg and daughters Frances and Virginia south of Carey. Mrs Eugene Swerlein of Upper Sandusky and Mrs Lawrence Smith of Carey spent the weekend in Detroit with Mr and Mrs D P Wisler. They attended the Sonja Henie Ice Revue of 194?. Joan Cole was an overnight guest Saturday of her voice teacher Mrs Blanche MacIntosh of Findlay. Sunday morning Joan was a guest soloist at the Evangelical United Brethren church in Findlay. She sang That Dwelleth by MacDermott. Miss Gloria Ziebarth a Wheaton College student and Charles Ziebarth a MIT student will spend Christmas with their parents Mr and Mrs J E Ziebarth.
The Carey temple No 169 Pythian Sisters announce a benefit card party Friday evening at Castle Hall. Proceeds go to their charitable efforts and community support.
William A. Maynard of the OPA Cleveland district outlines sugar ration procedures after the agency’s reorganization. Consumers should mail Form R-146 for sugar books, Form R-194 for replacements, and Form R-353 for furlough or temporary rations to the Bolivar Road unit, Cleveland. Special sugar needs for illness, beef feeders, and sheep herders stay with the Sugar Branch in Union Commerce Building.
The Memorial Evangelical United Brethren Church Sunday school elected officers and class leaders. Superintendent M. E. Doppler. assistant superintendent Walter Roynon. secretary Arlene Robison. treasurer Paul Powell. pianist Marylin Sworden. assistant pianist Carolyn Jacobs. chorister Samuel Newcomer. assistant chorister Clifford Wise. Class leaders Lloyd Sword en Russell Phillips Lon Phillips. assistants M. E. Doppler Girard Rickle Wesley Phillips.
A sequence of community items details furniture for sale at the Carey Greenhouse and multiple social visits.dr. and mrs o e b ford hosted dinner guests in carey, and neighbors including mr and mrs w f price findlay and others were shown in the week’s social notes. these brief entries list visitors, patient updates, and eye examination notice by l j cooke optometrist in findlay.
Pvt Harold Putnam, service number 15247394, is listed at Overseas Replacement Depot Camp Stoneman California for a change of address or reassignment. No further details are provided on current unit or destination.
The children of Memorial Evangelical United Brethren Church will present a Christmas program at 7 30 Sunday evening. The program includes scripture prayers led by Rev B L Lee and a sequence of songs recitations and solos by church youngsters with remarks by the pastor and an offering for Flat Rock Children's Home.
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting Monday at 8 pm in the Legion hall. An initiation and a Christmas exchange are planned with committee members Mrs. J. A. Vaughn chairing, assisted by Mrs. Kenneth Myers Mrs. Anna Humbert Mrs. William Weaver Mrs. Harold Shue and Mrs. Wallace Shaffer.
Hast ern Star to meet Crawford chapter No. 168 O E S for annual installation Friday evening December 20. Mrs George Snyder will be the installing officer.
The Carey post office will be closed on December 25 Christmas Day. All gift parcels arriving in time will be delivered on Christmas morning.
The Catholic Knights of Ohio will meet this Thursday evening at 8 o'clock in the home of Andrew Collet north of Carey. Charles A. Kinn is the president.
The Pythian Sisters meet this Thursday at 7 30 PM for a Christmas exchange and birthday social with a 50 cent participation.
Weekly Saturday event featuring round and square dancing in Upper Sandusky. Music and caller provided by William Dickey’s Orchestra with B C Meek, secretary, coordinating details.
The Carey Philharmonic chorus plans a short Christmas musical at the Carey theatre on Sunday December 22 with showings at 4 PM 7 PM and 9 15 PM. Frank Morgan and Keenan Wynn star in The Cockeyed Miracle. The 26 member chorus is directed by W Assenheimer with Mercedes Blue in the piano chair.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service held its final 1946 meeting at the First Methodist Church Parlors. New 1947 officers were installed including Forrest Baker as social activities secretary and S R Bame as corresponding secretary. Music featured Jimmy Patterson on cornet and a piano duet by Glenda Snyder and Sue Mapes. Tea followed as Mrs. S R Bame and Mrs. J B Audritsh poured.
Mr and Mrs Gust I Wunderlin plan a move to Hartford City Indiana around year’s end. They will relocate from an apartment above Carey Greenhouse 2nd Flower Shop to their son and daughter in law William and Diana Wunderlin's home. Clyde Jenkins and partners announce the Greenhouse and Flower Shop move from WW Findlay Street to the Greenhouse apartments.
The Rev Jerome Schmit chaplain of the Boy and Girl Scouts of the Toledo diocese will address a meeting this Thursday evening at 8 o'clock in Our Lady of Consolation school. Catholics interested in Scouting are urged to attend.
The local W. B A. will hold its annual Christmas exchange and treat for children of members this Friday evening at the usual meeting time. A 50 cent gift exchange is planned for members, and all members are invited to attend.
A fox-hunt will be held Saturday afternoon December 28 at 1 o'clock. All interested are asked to meet in Reinhart's woods three miles north of Carey on Route 23.
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