Carey Fire Department 192 Fires Report 1928 Summary
Carey Fire Department reports 1928 year with 16 average attendance, 20 members in good standing, 9 fires, and $182 damage, $100 insurance total. Notable incidents include March house fire on South West Street with $150 damage and April 12 blaze on rear property burning trash with minimal damage. Chief Ilo Wonder and Secretary D J Humbert note minor losses at several locations including a hotel shed and a car fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Humbert
Carey Fire Department
Charles Bowers
Phil Henn
Galt
Houk Hardware Store
Lawrence Fenstermaker
Yanlue
Federal Porcelain Plant
Otto Marskey
Worello St
Dr. Humbert
Ilo Wonder
Chapel Talk Warns on Grades and Sports Wear Rules
In Monday morning chapel Mr. Hornby warned students on the edge of failure and discussed an Ohio Athletic Association rule forbidding schools from giving sweaters to team members. The announcement disappointed football players who expected to receive AERC Ete this year. Songs followed and chapel was dismissed.
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Hornby
Ohio Athletic Association
December 1923 Vital Statistics Report Notables
Clerk Stoody lists births for December 1923 including Solomon Ruffing girl December 1 Charles Poling boy December 5 Frank Weaver girl December 14 D A Capell girl December 19 George Wolfrum December 21 Ernest Dunn boy December 24 George Hotelling December 24 Mrs Albert Bloom December 24 Charles Robert Gam el December 25 Donna Belle Holling December 25 Delmar Eugene Geiber December 25 Jacob Wolf December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Poling
Frank Weaver
D. A. Capell
George Wolfrum
Ernest Dunn
George Hotelling
Albert Bloom
Charles Robert Gamel
Donna Belle Hotelling
Delmar Eugene Gei
Appeal for Clothing to Aid Germany Suffering
The people of Carey and vicinity are asked to donate clothing for all ages to the K of C Hall this week. Under Our Lady of Consolation parish, the drive aids Germans in need and is open to all faiths. Bring garments promptly to the hall for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey
Germany
Our Lady of Consolation
Specialist Talk on Street Clover and Soil Fertility
On Wednesday night January 16 an Ohio State University specialist will speak at the library about Street Clover and soil fertility. Farmers interested in sweet clover and what to expect should attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State University
Carey Fire Department sees resignations and new member
In 1928 Andy Greer resigns from the Carey Fire Department. Ralph Pieraccini, a fellow member, moves out of town. Russell Zeis or the hardware firm Zeis & Mitchell becomes a new member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Greer
Carey Fire Department
Ralph Pieraccini
Russel Zeis
Zeis & Mitchell
Narrow escape from gas asphyxiation at Lake Street home
Mr and Mrs Jack Seman and their son Robert survived a near fatal incident Sunday night when a gas leak caused flames to erupt from the stove. The family was awakened by their son’s cries and both parents fainted while attempting to help. The mother regained consciousness after the door was opened and both adults were revived with restoratives.
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Jack Seman
Robert
Lake Street
Board of Education Organizes New Officers
The board of education held a regular meeting Friday night and reelected Mrs E C Walker as president J L Hood as vice president and F A Gallbroner as clerk. The three served the past two years and five members were elected last November including Mrs W G Bradley and J A Newcomer who took their oath Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
E C Walker
J. L. Hood
F A Gallbroner
Membe
W. G Bradley
J. A. Newcomer
New Galt Hotel Braces for Refurbishment and Repairs
Charles Wirtz the new proprietor plans to redecorate the New Galt Hotel removing dark stains from woodwork and brightening the interior. Over the past week plumbers from Upper Sandusky have inspected the heating system and replaced worn pipes.
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Charles Wirtz
New Galt Hotel
Sandusky
General Freeze Up Hits Water Systems and Coal Piles
Weekend cold snap disrupts water pipes and coal supplies. Residents scramble for pipe wrenches as plumbers struggle. At C C Heck dairy barn 42 drinking fountains froze but no damage reported. East End school reports eight leaks in the water system.
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C. C. Heck
East End
First Day Back After Break Sees Absences From Stormy Weather
Pupils from the country were absent Monday due to stormy weather and bad roads. Elsie Criger, who sprained her ankle a month ago, was able to attend school this week.
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Elsie Criger
Carey High School boys topple Arcadia in close gym upset
In a spirited high school matchup Carey defeats Arcadia 10 points by A Huston and Tong lead Carey with ten each. Arcadia dominates floor work but misses baskets while Patterson and Sycamore loom for next Friday as Carey vows to beat them twice.
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Fleet
Arcadia
Carey
A. Huston
Tong
Huston
Carey High School
Carey Girls
Forest
Patterson
Sycamore
Appolo Duo Delights Lyceum Crowd At High School
The Appolo Duo presented the fourth Lyceum course at the high school auditorium. The entertainers delivered a message of keep smiling to a full house with old favorites and banjo accompaniment. The final number is set for February 4.
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Appolo
Stolen Check Returns From California Theft Case
Local Chevrolet dealer S H Krebs mailed a license check to Secretary of State Thad H Brown but did not receive tags. A December mail theft exposed Krebs's check in a Palo Alto bank where it was endorsed and credited. Krebs asked to hold the check pending possible criminal action if the thief is caught.
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S. H. Krebs
Chevrolet
Thad H. Brown
Palo Alto
Calif
California
Krebs
Fire damages home as resident burns hand in escape
A fire damaged a West Find lay Street home Tuesday morning when a man waiting for breakfast lit a cigar indoors. Lace curtains blinds and a silk floor lamp shade burned along with the rug and floor. the resident Mr Kear severely burned his hand while aided by a roomer Marcel Ruch.
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Kear
West Findlay Street
Marcel Ruch
Lutheran Brotherhood Tonight
The Men's Brotherhood of the Lutheran church meets at Mr Jaf Ewing's home for a business session a planned program and a social hour. Male members and friends are invited to attend starting at 8 00 o'clock.
Oranges Send Holiday Cheer From Clearwater Visitor
Mr and Mrs V A Miller received a box of delicious oranges as a holiday reminder from Mrs Luke Martin of Clearwater Florida, formerly Miss Martha Martin of this place.
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V A Miller
Luke Martin
Clearwater
Fla
Martha Martin
Kiwanis Luncheon Honors Dr Hartman With Medical Talk
The Kiwanis luncheon drew a large crowd as Dr. John V. Hartman of Findlay spoke on medical practice. He urged vaccination, early operations, and warned against advertising by physicians while discussing epidemics and disease sources. The talk praised by attendees, with another speaker planned for next Monday and a prize drawn by Dr. Johnson.
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Kiwanis
John V. Hartman
Findlay
Carey
D. C. Henry
Johnson
Crawford Ridge Township Farm Bureau Sets 1924 Leaders
Poor attendance due to weather as Crawford Ridge township Farm Bureau holds a Monday evening meeting. County Agent R W Gardner and A T Moser attend. David Dow named director with a slate of program leaders for 1924 in livestock crops poultry soils clothing and foods. An orchestra accompanied the event and ice cream was served.
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Crawford Ridge Township
R W. Gardner
A. T. Moser
Stock Shipping Department
Gardner
Pig Club
Howard Miller
Ervin Wentling
Fordyce Ogg
David Dow
J T Myers
Homer Wonder
Sweet Clover School
Paul Krupp
Miami Oats
Walter Gottfried
Mark Karr
George Shuman
Fred Powell
David Lasley
Paul and
Vincent Krupp
Forest Hurd
Juanita
Powell A T Moser
Carey
Officers Elected in Lutheran Sunday School
The Lutheran Sunday school elected officers: Superintendent H L Wenner, assistant superintendents E S Burson and Mrs Frank Galbroner, secretaries Roy Montague and Ralph Wager, and treasurer Dorcas Remerles. The Young Peoples Division will be reorganized with H E Snyder as superintendent and graded.
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Lutheran Sunday School
H L Wenner
E. S Burson
Frank Galbroner
Roy Montague
Ralph Wager
Dorcas Remerles
Young Peoples
H. E. Snyder
Move relocates Glen Gault lunch room to Simonis room
Glen Gault has moved his lunch room from the Burson block on S Vance street to the Simonis room directly across the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Gault
Burson Block
S Vance Street
Simonis
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Tire Phelps Motor Co
Michelin
Westinghouse Batteries
Burson & Kurtz
Ohio
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House of Kuppenheimer
Solomon Ruffing
Ber
Jacob Wolf
Harold Graves
Gerald Bradley
Carey R T
A Huston
Haegele
If R Huston
C Q
Gg Tong
Ig Ogg
Ir Huston
Arcadia & T
Blake
Rf P. Bricker
Sullenberger
C A Beamer
Bricker
Carey R Arnold
Kitzler
Rf Gunther
Pepple
Re 'Patterson
Dame
Galbroner
Campbell
Arcadia PF Ebersole
Rf 'Bouvee
Peters
Re ‘Stern
Je Nowlan
Lg Lanker
Lg Fisher
Lutheran Brotherhood
Mickie
Township Farm Bureau
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