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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1939
Page
1
Local column lists numerous Christmas visits and travels among residents. Names include Fred Multholand, Harriet Davidson, Mary Mench, Shirley Keller, and many families in Findlay and Upper Sandusky. Also mentions Mrs. S L Moser’s pelvic fracture from a fall on the ice.
The annual Salem High School staff is chosen with Donald Gottfried as Editor and Dolores Bradman as Business Manager. Advertising solicitors include Roberta Berg Kathleen Stiet and Kathryn Taylor. Louis Gottfried Jr. and Glenn Shaffer handle circulation. Donald Predmore is Literary Editor and Gerald Orians Activity Editor. Sports Editor Madelon Shumaker and Humor Editor Ross Orians. Snapshots by Paul Yeater and James Wylie. Photo and Art by Frances Swarts and Maxine Newell. Calendar by Irene Moses and Mary McDaniel.
The Carey Farmers' Community club will meet this Thursday evening at the K of C rooms. Committees include Program Mark Karr L H Orians and Robert Mott Feed Ralph Heck J A Vaughn and Allen Baker.
A license was issued to Dwight O Peer of North Lewisburg, restaurant owner, and Crystal Gibson of Wharton, with Mayor Harold Gibson of Wharton noted. Another license was issued to Evan Jones of Lucasville, minister and son of A B Jones, and Ruby Rothgeb of Carey, daughter of A M Rothgeb.
Justice Webb D Tomb officiated two marriages in the probate judge's office on Tuesday. He united Garrett Lee and Mrs Dolly Arnett of Fostoria and Herbert Wilmot Tucker of Alvada with Lula M Thompson of Fostoria. Clerks served as witnesses.
Wyarndot county township trustees and clerks will convene at 10 oclock on January 2 1940 in the courthouse assembly room at Upper Sandusky. State president Joe R Thomas of Hayesville will deliver a talk to the gathering.
The Ohio Humus Products company of London files suit in Wyandot county common pleas court against John Risner and others for money. The case is settled and dismissed in court, with costs paid.
The Philathea class of Memorial Evangelical Sunday school will meet next Tuesday evening with Mrs. Ralph Rolfer. Mrs. Elza Jacobs will be in charge of the lesson.
Mr and Mrs S M Miller of 315 East Street Findlay will celebrate their 72nd wedding anniversary with a family dinner at home on Sunday December 31 They were married New Years Day in Hancock County and have lived in Findlay over 50 years Their children include Mrs W Y Templeton of Tonia Michigan Mrs Guy C Davis and Clark W Miller of Findlay and Mrs Jennie Sellers of Carey Grandchild is Mr Herbert H Miller of Carey.
United States census workers start January 2 1940 under Mrs Harriet B Stuart Bucyrus with Marion headquarters. Attorney Lauren A Glosser named assistant district supervisor covering Wyandot Crawford Morrow Marion and Hancock counties. Data kept confidential and used for statistics only. Ten enumerators planned for district. population census follows April 1. The 1940 census aims for broad scope answering key public questions.
At the American Legion auxiliary regular meeting in the Legion hall on Tuesday evening six candidates were initiated. A refreshment committee of four members organized after the initiation. The next auxiliary meeting is scheduled for Monday evening January 22, 1940 with a social committee named.
Mrs Ella Alspach of Findlay and John Kloepfer of southwest of Carey were married Saturday evening by Rev O R Reiff of West Park Evangelical at the minister's home 721 S Blanchard Findlay They will reside on the groom's Carey area farm
Dec 26 report lists Andrew Searfoss of Forest in critical condition suffering from arteriosclerosis.
The C. S. of C meeting scheduled for next Monday evening has been postponed to Monday evening January 8.
JOAN RUFFING thanks voters for supporting her in the Popularity Contest held by the Carey Style Shop.
The Crawford chapter No. 168 O E S will install its 1940 officers Friday at 7 30 pm. Miss Elsie Howard will preside assisted by Mrs HE R Moser marshal Mrs C C Heck chaplain Mrs W R Allen warder and Mrs Chester Chapman sentinel. The ceremony is by invitation.
Funeral services were held at St. Wendelin's church for Marlene Gase four years old of Fostoria died Christmas Eve after a daylong heart ailment. Survived by parents Virgil and Matilda Gase and siblings Robert Virginia George Donald, with grandparents, great grandfather, and many relatives attending. The services drew a large turnout from Fostoria and nearby areas.
Ed Ramge of Arlington has taken over the Wyatt hatchery on N Lake Street in Carey. He plans a US and Ohio approved operation with modern automatic heat controlled incubators and year round use of hatching eggs. He aims to have at least 150 flocks on his list and will stock poultry remedies feeders and supplies.
Mr and Mrs J T Stombaugh Mr and Mrs W L Stombaugh and Mr and Mrs Sylvester Jesko attended the Bellevue gathering Tuesday evening called by the death of J F Weigel. Weigel a former Carey resident died Sunday afternoon at his Bellevue home after a long illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday forenoon. Before her marriage Mrs Weigel was Blanche Logsdon of Carey.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Smith and Miss Alice Kinsinger visited City hospital in Massillon where Mrs Arthur Hollinger of Brewster is a patient after an emergency appendectomy performed last Wednesday. Mrs Hollinger, formerly Miss Lucille Kinsinger of Carey, is recovering nicely.
Mrs Josephine Tiell thanks friends for flowers cards and calls during her recent illness.
A 70 pound daughter arrived Sunday to Mr and Mrs Cloyce Wentling at their home on the corner of South and Patterson streets according to local notices.
The fox chase sponsored by the Carew Farmers' and Sportsmen's association has been postponed to a later date.
Christmas Day gatherings spread through families in Wyandot, Hardin, Seneca and nearby counties. TOledo visitors joined hosts in Upper Sandusky, Findlay, Fostoria, and Carey as relatives and friends shared meals. Notables include families of Stombaugh, Gunther, Tiell, Searfoss, Hoff, and McDonald among others.
Licenses for hunting and fishing are available at W J Ogeys Wigwam C Traheys Isaly store and Donelsons restaurant. Authorized agents for the Carey Farmers and Sportsmen's association offer official permissions.
The marriage of Miss Mary Sutherland of Erie to Howard C Perkins took place at St Peter's Cathedral Erie. The couple, attended by immediate family, planned to reside in Peoria Illinois after a brief trip to New York City.
Mr and Mrs D A Dow of Crawford hosted a Christmas Day family dinner with most relatives present despite two daughters Genevieve and Jane Dow from Los Angeles missing. Around 7 PM the family heard the girls over long distance by telephone and exchanged Christmas wishes. A fruit box from California arrived for the Dow home three days later.
The Woman's Bible class led a Christmas program with recitations readings talks and songs. All students could join in some numbers and the community shared the Christmas spirit with candy and oranges. Visitors Mr and Mrs Ralph Savidge of Cleveland donated a fine Christmas present.
Anderson 76 died Saturday afternoon at his home 314 E Hardin Street Findlay He is survived by two sisters Mrs Alice A Bish 919 Maple Avenue Findlay formerly Carey and Mrs L Munson of Hyattsville and one brother Frank W Anderson of Selma California
The Young Ladies Sodality sponsors an all round dance this Thursday evening at the Catholic hall on College Way. Everyone is invited to attend.
The J T Club meeting with Mr Joe Fox that was planned for this afternoon has been postponed to the last Thursday in January the 25th.
The Carey Townsend club will meet next Monday evening at 8 o'clock in the Carey public library. The notice appears in a local community bulletin.
The Telephone Operators express sincere thanks for the thoughtful remembering during the holiday season. The note conveys gratitude from the group to all who offered support and kindness.
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