01 Feb 1934
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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1934
Page
1
The local Methodist church invites all to two weeks of evangelistic meetings from February 11 to 25 led by Prof. and Mrs. Mills. The pair are renowned for music and youth work and will assist the pastor with family friendly services. Rev. Rainsberger will give the nightly sermons and the church hopes for strong community turnout and spiritual uplift.
Dr. W. J. Dunham announced that Bishop Smith will visit the local church in May to preach to the congregation and visitors. The visit forms part of the district conference during the Ninetieth Anniversary celebration held at Carey Methodist Church.
The A Co and Y railroad office reports business doubling in December and January versus last year. The local stone quarry ships an average of 80 to 100 cars of glass sand each month.
A sudden drop in temperature last Sunday delayed Crawford bridge progress. Contractors insulated the poured concrete and used live steam to keep it above freezing. North and center deck slabs are poured and railing on the north span partly placed. concreting to resume Wednesday if temperatures rise.
The West Liberty Banner notes paper costs have risen one to three cents per pound since January and will charge more for job printing. The Carey Times pledges to absorb some of the increase if business volume supports it, continuing to offer the best printing at low cost.
A four thirty oclock Vespers will be held at Christ Lutheran church this Sunday Feb 4. A program of sacred music is planned with Junior and Senior vested choirs participating. The public is invited.
At Akron a car was struck by No. 97 on the A. C. and Y. near midnight Tuesday. A man and a woman were killed when the auto and its occupants were ground to bits before the train could be stopped. The crossing watchman tried to halt the vehicle but was nearly run down as the engine was damaged and halted.
Carey merchants report a strong start to the year with January 1934 sales up 40 to 60 percent over 1933. Groceries clothing shoes and dry goods show the biggest gains as business men express confidence and a favorable outlook for the coming year.
In daylight at approximately 12 10 pm three gunmen robbed Peoples Bank in Carey grabbing small bills before forcing the vault open. The robbery interrupted a normal day as Donald Fetters witnessed the car leaving with bulky bundles while police were alerted.
A Carey Farmers Community Club evening featured Wharton visitors performing comedy sketches by Paul Secrist William Searfoss and Orville Corbin. Vocal duets by Carol Searfoss and Audrey Musgrave piano selections by Margaret Secrist Virgie Beth Musgrave and Pauline Corbin. Duets by Miss Goldie Rothgeb and Miss Bernice Wentling with Mrs William Cole. Pot luck followed. Next meeting Feb 26 with refreshment and program committee rosters listed.
One hundred six stockholders of The Carey Farmers Cooperative Co. met in Gottfried hall. President A. J. Ruehle presided as Atty. H. G. Chambers presented last year’s business with a 6 percent dividend. Directors John S. Fox Alonzo Ogg and Guy Greer were re-elected.
The Carey Kiwanis club met at the Galt House dining room with Vice President W L Arnholt presiding in President Dromgold's absence. P E Cowgill of Upper Sandusky spoke on the CWA and the emergency night school. The next meeting is set for Monday evening.
The men of Christ Lutheran church will serve their annual chicken supper Thursday evening February 8 from 5 00 to 7 00 pm in the parish house. Price 35c.
The Pythian Sisters installed officers for the year including Past chief Reva Dame and most excellent chief Mrs. Chester Vogel. Others named: senior Minnie Davidson, junior L. L. Rowland, manager Nelson McLarkey, records mistress C. C. Carr, finance mistress R. J. Kirkwood, protector Corinne Putnam, guard George Corron, pianist Ruby Criger, degree staff captain Myrtle Perkins, trustees R. McDowell and Perkins. Criger installed with Mattie Myers and Helen Perkins assisting. McDowell to Grand Temple representative with Slemmer as alternate. Practice set for Feb 1 for inspection.
The Philathea class of Memorial Evangelical Sunday School will meet Tuesday evening next week February 6 at the home of Mrs Vertie Rame on West Findlay Street. Mrs Myrtle Perkins Mrs Mary Stroup and Mrs Della Peterson will chair the lesson and committee on entertainment.
On Thursday January 17 Golden M Tong sold a litter of 10 Duroc pigs to the Farmers Elevator at Mt. Blanchard. The pigs weighed 2210 pounds total with an average of 221 pounds each and were 65 percent months old.
The Victory class of the Methodist Sunday school meeting at Mrs. Alletha Newcomer’s home was postponed to Thursday evening next week February 8.
All members and officers of Carey Chapter No 159 Royal Arch Masons are urged to attend the stated convocation next Friday evening. The notice stresses the importance of every officer's presence at the meeting.
The C K of O will host a Friday evening dance on February 9 in their hall on S Vance street. Pop Corfman and his Graveleers provide the music. A door prize will be awarded.
Penny Beano event to be held Friday night at the W B A hall. Free lunch offered and the public is invited to attend.
A relic and antique display will be part of the Carey Farmers Institute at the high school auditorium on February 5 and 6. People with suitable items should bring them Monday. cases are provided and exhibitions will be guarded. Owners may retrieve displays Tuesday evening after the final session. contact R. M. Kirkbride for details.
The former Carey Cubs baseball team schedules a meeting at Arnold's cream station on Friday February 2 at 8 00 p m sharp. All former players and any try outs are asked to attend including Arnold L Keckler Gl Walborn H England G Messmer C Keckler T Jesko J Cole S Jesko J Campbell C Turnbell EH Ulrich Denver Donelson HE Powers Gr Walborn E Isardner E Messmer V Ohlangg R Snyder P Schoenberger J Weaver B Kitzler B Thomas and other prospects. Earl Hetzel manager invites attendance to hear the proposition for a successful season.
Miss Margaret Haferd daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Haferd of south of town left Sunday for Columbus to attend St Mary of the Springs College for Women. She was accompanied by her father and by Miss Mary Jane Myers and Miss Mary Yost.
About one hundred fifty farmers attended a corn-hog meeting at the high school auditorium Saturday afternoon. The gathering showed strong interest in the project.
On account of the Fastnacht Sup per the next regular Knights of Columbus meeting will be held Tuesday evening Feb. 6 after the February 13 supper event.
A revised enrollment roll lists students and staff across sections Shorthand Sec I II Typing with numerous names including Della Clark Harold Stevens Dor othy Gardner Vivian Hayman G H Wolfrum Glenn Smiley Bruce Hunter and Francis W. Richard along with Ruth Lawhead Thomas Stombaugh Lucille Montague Helen Beebe Eloise Stutzman and Mary Steinmetz.
The Findlay college orchestra led by Prof. Schumacher will perform its first concert of the season Monday evening February 5 at 8 15 in the college auditorium. Gail Watson Kable of Canton will be guest violinist and Isabelle Rainsberger plays second violin.
In a joint session on the project site Tuesday the Hancock and Wyandot boards agreed to construct a culvert on the county line road between Biglick and Ridge townships. The Wyandot county engineer was instructed to prepare plans and an estimate.
The T B U girls and Carey girls battled to a 12 all tie Friday night with Shaw leading T B U and Snobarger top for Carey. Calvert boys edged Carey 29 to 12 as fouls and cold shooting hampered Carey in a rough Friday contest.
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