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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1949
Page
1
New postal rates go into effect January 1 with increases in third class mail to 2 cents for the first two ounces plus 1 cent per additional two ounces. Money orders, postal notes, special delivery, insured rates, parcel post, registered, C O D and advertising matter see various increases. First class letters and cards largely unchanged.
On Sunday December 26 three grandchildren of Mr and Mrs Hoff of E South Street were baptized at Christ Lutheran. Rev Wade H Koons officiated. Katharina Ellen and William Winfield Whiteford of Toledo were baptized along with Elizabeth Angela Russo of Fort Lee New York. Grandparents were sponsors for Katharina Ellen and William Winfield, others for Elizabeth Angela.
The body of Pfc. Franklin K. Hosterman of Sycamore, who died in Germany June 22, 1945, has arrived in New York and will be brought to Sycamore for services and burial. He was a high school graduate, worked at H. G. grocery with his father D. D. Hosterman, and is survived by his wife Mable Tuttle and son Robert. He was grandson of Mrs. Mary Stroup of Carey.
A rural home woman gave birth in a car Saturday night while en route to the hospital. Five-month twins were delivered before arrival. both babies died. Police reported the mother became ill in a friend’s car and was rushed to the hospital.
Ernest Dunn left Wednesday for Miami Florida to stay some time accompanied by three companions Carl Dible of Carey visits relatives in St Petersburg for two weeks James Kelly of Findlay travels to Hollywood Roy Little of Upper Sandusky goes to Leesburg for his destination
Mr and Mrs Edwin Pratt purchase the Hitchimz Post restaurant in Vanlue from Mr and Mrs Fred Lavery. Lavery moves to Brazil. Pratt then sell Warerlo Street house to Ernest Dunn, who sells it to Earl Gault.
The Jennie Larmonth Missionary society of Christ Lutheran Church will meet Monday evening at 8 o clock with Mrs Rich and Freder ic Wadior atrhsent Mre Anes Johnson will be the tsatar.
The Ladies' Aid society of Christ Lutheran Church will meet Friday evening at 8 o'clock in the home of Mrs. H. B. Keller on East Findlay Street.
The Thoraclean dry cleaners open a new location on Wyandot Avenue in Upper Sandusky on Friday. The business operates stoves and is expanding from Bucyrus to serve the Bucyrus-ami area.
Great Lakes Sugar announces 1948 beet results with 23.4 tons per acre by Kenneth Krauss of Findlay route 2 on 4.04 acres. Total $217,000 in first payments mailed to about 175 growers across Hancock, Wood, Hardin, Putnam, Allen, Henry, Wyandot and Seneca counties.
Ohio county commissioners at their annual meeting viewed a voting machine exhibit with interest. Commissioner Carl Lehner of Marion predicts state law may require counties to use machines. He cited 4000 spoiled ballots out of 18 000 in November. Lorain County reported cost savings may repay the machines in ten years.
Miss Alice Harrer former Carey high school teacher now lives at 420 Fulton St Mount Vernon Washington She subscribed to The Carey Times for delivery to that address and enjoys the N utshell weekly She recalls Christmas tree hunting last Sunday with family visiting a logging camp where loggers helped search for trees
The Dorcas Carey public library executive board held a reorganization meeting Monday evening. Officers elected unanimously include President Dr Ralph Vogel and vice president Supt. G A Hartman. Librarian and clerk Miss Carolyn Newhard, assistant librarian Mrs L E Straw. Other board members are D T Hart John Greer Mrs George Newhard Mrs C C Weamer and Mrs H K Van Buren.
The Carey Band Mothers club will sponsor a dance on Friday February 4 at the school auditorium. Clayton Decker and the Red Shirts of Tiffin will provide music. Admission is 50 cents per person with reunion and square dancing and a cake walk. Refreshments will be sold by club members.
Mrs. C L Spaid of Findlay will address the Women s Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church on Wednesday January 12 at 8 o clock. She serves as district secretary of the Status of Women.
The Friendly Challengers class of the Methodist Sunday school will enjoy a covered dish supper Sunday evening at 6 30 in the home of Mr and Mrs Meary Atkins on North Vance Street.
Retired Thomas J. Myers of Alabama lists a service address at Fort Knox Kentucky. This notice notes his association with 1840 Battery D 57th Armored Division and Army units including Arty 3rd Armored Division.
A series of birth notices reports babies born in 1948 to families including Cyril and Alicé Baker of Findlay, Crescent Stapley of Frederick Street, Bernard Logsdon of Carey, George Hartman and Gary Watt, and Carlysle Simonis Toledo. Rebecca Jane, Joseph Dale, Mark Howard, Gary Watt, Linda Marie, and other siblings are named with род and parental details.
Rebekah Lodge No 656 meets at 7 30 pm Tuesday January 11 in the IOOF hall for candidate initiation. A potluck supper follows with committee members listed and all members urged to attend.
Ohio Division of Conservation officials were compiling final statistics on the 1948 deer hunting season. Early reports indicate more than 21 000 permits sold with a likely total between 21 000 and 22 000. The previous season saw 9 600 permits issued.
All members of Justus lodge No 393 Knights of Pythias are urged to attend Tuesday evening January 11 at 8 o'clock. Installation of the 1949 officers will take place along with other important business. Refreshments to follow. E S Burson, C.
The notice invites Moose members to gatherings every Thursday at 8:00 p.m and square dancing each Saturday. A green receipt is shown to guarantee admission.
Carey lodge 407 schedules a regular meeting for Thursday evening January 6 at 7 30. All members urged to be present. Secretary Van Bafer signed note.
A Wednesday morning blaze at the Fordyte Lortz home on the W H Wright farm two miles south of Carey destroyed the chicken house and a tool shed. One hundred ten Hy Line parent stock chickens were killed, with fire damaging a tractor and feeding. Losses totaled about $1500 with no insurance on the buildings. The barn was saved by Carey fire department after a 45 minute arrival. neighbor Wesley Phillips alerted central after reaching Carey.
A series of social visits and travels are noted from Findlay to Carey and surrounding towns. Family and friends including Mr and Mrs Herbert Stilberger, Mrs Eleanor McChesney, Mrs Nellie Beidelschies, and many others are recorded visiting relatives or staying with kin over Sunday, Christmas, and last week. Local educators and residents attended events in Columbus and Chicago, while several families gathered for meals and exchange of gifts in Mt. Blanchard and nearby communities.
The body of 19 year old Pfc. Clarence L Huston killed in World War II arrived in Carey from Columbus and will be buried at Spring Grove. Funeral services Sunday 2:30 p m at First Methodist Church with Rev. Cryer and Rev. Shimer officiating. Pallbearers listed. singers planned. Huston served in Co 1 41st Infantry LO3rd Division 7th Army and died January 18 1945 in France. He was born in Carey June 25 1925 and survived by four brothers Captain Talmage Huston Rex Junior and Judson Euston. Funeral home arrangements and calls announced.
The Real Estate Tax Books are now open for December and the first half of 1948 collection. Books will close February 20, 1949. Karl F Kraus, Wyandot County Treasurer.
J B Shumaker deputy income tax collector will be at the municipal building in Carey on Wednesday January 12 instead of Thursday.
The T R C club meets this afternoon at the home of Mrs Leo Beagle south of Carey. The gathering is set for Thursday afternoon with members attending at the Beagle residence.
John Shaferly and family of Fosteria stayed with aunt Mrs. Lydia Beck as Rachel Myers and Bonita Kear visited with their parents over the holidays. The girls attend high school in Minnesota and Florida trips included a Miami visit with George Bloom. Carey residents Mrs Wwin Stillberger hosted guests including B A Kaczynski from Detroit and Ray Gene Stillberger from Great Lakes Naval Base.
William "Pork Chops" McCoy, 64, of St. Louis, was given life in prison after pleading guilty to second degree murder in the Christmas night death of Cornelius Green, 37, of Indianapolis, found with at least 18 hatchet wounds in a New York Central line camp car at Wharton. Green’s funeral was held in Indianapolis and he is survived by his wife and two children.
The Fordyce Lortz and W H Wright families thank neighbors and friends for help after a Wednesday morning fire. They especially commend the fire department for efficiency and cooperation.
Carey Temple No 169 Pythian Sisters will meet Thursday at 7 30 pm in Castle Hall. There will be initiation and installation of officers. All members urged to attend.
Members of the Catholic Ladies of Columbia will host a card party Sunday at 8 p.m. for husbands and friends. The event will take place at the Knights of Columbus club rooms with admission priced at 25 cents.
The district Prince of Peace declamation contest will be held Sunday January 9 at William Street Methodist Church in Delaware with county winner Peggy Ann Laird set to compete.
Stated convocation of Carey chapter, die 159, will be held Friday evening January 7 at 7 30 p m. Work in most excellent master degree. A good attendance is desired. L L Bland H P
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