Christmas in Africa and a long trek home
Brother Anthony Droll recounts a Christmas in Africa with hunting trips and a trek back across plains by Honda. He describes 35 miles walked, Oribi meat shared with local workers, visits from mission families, and preparing a church crib as part of a heartfelt holiday reflection on faith, service, and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Oribi
Honda
Fr. Sylvester
Syl‘Vester
Jim
Jésus
Jesus
Mary
Christ
Tony
Anthony
Wilford Droll
Brother Anthony Droll
Our Lady of Consolation
Mwinilunga
Lamibia
Africia
Beeline Show by Kappa Delta Phi Planned for January
Kappa Delta Phi to sponsor a Beeline Show January 24 at 8 p.m. at 123 E North St Carey hosted by Mary Jane Kurtz. Proceeds support welfare work. Beta Psi members donate to Wyandot Retarded School Children gifts and a coach for Wyandot County Home. February 7 business meeting scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Kurtz
E. North St
Carey
Beta Psi
Wyandot
Wyandot County
Isidore Collet
Linda Turner
Carey Police Chief Urges March of Dimes Support
Police Chief Vincent Jacob, local March of Dimes chairman, notes there will be no Mothers March this year. Mailers will reach Carey households and standard donation containers will be placed at local businesses. residents are urged to contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob
March of Dimes
Vincent Jacob
Carey
Elks Schedule Regular Meeting and Spighetti Dinner
Regular meeting planned for tonight at 8 30 p m. Saturday night Spighetti Dinner served 6 30 to 8 00. Favorite games at 9 00 followed by dancing from 10 00 to 1 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ELKS
Spighetti
Epiphany Party Held At School by Third Order Franciscans
Nearly fifty members and guests attended the Third Order of St. Francis Epiphany Party and Smorgasbord at Our Lady of Consolation School Hall on Sunday January 8. Father Hubert Kobhinski led a short meeting after reports from the secretary and treasurer. A Shrine Church Mass for the sick and shut-ins was offered December 29. Door prize winners, gift exchanges, and a musical program by Sheila Fietcher and Carla Laudenslager highlighted the event with decorations by Mrs. Harry Myers and a kitchen committee led by Mrs. Ralph Brown and Mrs. Margaret Yost assisted by others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of St. Francis
Smorgas Board
Our Lady of Consolation
Hubert Kobhinski
John Welsh
Shrine Church
Lewis Shumaker
St. Francis
Shiela Fietcher
Carla Laudenslager
Harry Myers
LeRoy Paul
Ralph Brown
Margaret Yost
George Remlinger
Theresa Mulholland
Helen Elchert
Sylvester Myers
Isabelle Brodman
Historical Society To Hold Membership Meeting In Wyandot County
The Wyandot County Historical Society announces its annual membership meeting at the Wyandot County Museum on January 13, 1967 at 8 00 p m. The agenda includes election of Directors and other proper business. Also note new courthouse hours and a local contest winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyandot County Historical Society
Wyandot County Museum
South Seventh Street
Upper Sandusky
Ohio
Edward L. Beard
Wyandot County Court House
Wyandot County Commissioners
U S C Team Scores Victory in Early Season
Our Lady of Consolation basketball opens with a 48 38 win over St Peter's Upper Sandusky. The season features scrimmages and wins against St Wendlins Fostoria St Michael Findlay New Riegel and Carey Junior High with strong showings and a December 10 loss to St Mary's Tiffin. Next week faces St Wendlin s Fostoria on January 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Consolation
St. Peter’s Upper Sandusky
St. Wendlins
Fostoria
Hopewill-Loudon
St. Michael's
Findlay
New Riegel
St. Mikes
St. Mary’s
Tiffin
O.S.C
St. Joe’s
Bucyrus
Carey Junior High
ULC
St. Pater’s
Robin Signals Arrival of Spring in Back Yard
According to Elien and Ben Kemerley of E Findlay Street a robin was seen in their back yard on a Thursday afternoon suggesting spring may have arrived. Mr and Mrs Jacob Walter Freddie and Mrs Dennis Suber were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Lodge and Scottie of Upper Sandusky on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elien
Ben Kemerley
Jacob Walter
Freddie
Dennis Suber
Henry Lodge
Scottie
Upper Sandusky
Carey Band Mothers Hold January Meeting at High School
Band Mothers of Carey met January 9 in the high school band room with new President Mrs. Sidney Watkins presiding. Minutes were read and approved. Reports from committees covered projects to raise funds for new uniforms. Desks sold netted 328.25 with more available. Mrs Richard pons SI reported few boxes of rep cards and post cards available at Richasons Electric. Casey Jaycee Ettes and Wylandat Co. Lodge 77 FOB contributed 100000 and 20 respectively. Refreshments concluded the evening. all members invited to February meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garey
Carey
Carey High School
Sidney Watkins
Paul Richardpons
Richasons
Casey Jaycee Ettes
Wylandat Co
Rev Chesher Leads Knights of Columbus Talk on Retreat
The Rev Carl Chesher spoke at the Upper Sandusky Council 2050 meeting about the upcoming District 52 Knights of Columbus retreat from January 20 to 22 at Our Lady of Consolation Retreat Center Carey. The event aims to offer sacred study and Christian reflection with Father Chesher and Father Duane Doherty as preacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Doherty
Indianapolis
Indiana
Building Association
Albert Bill
Kiwanis Installs Officers for 1967 in Carey Club
At the Carey Kiwanis Club weekly meeting on Monday evening January 9 1967 officers were installed. President Jack Rutter, Vice President Charles Mabey, Vice President Dennis Yates, Secretary-Treasurer Earl LeMott, and Directors George Snyder H K Van Buren and Harold Shiley were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey Kiwanis Club
Jack Rutter
Charles Mabey
Dennis Yates
Earl LeMott
George Snyder
H. K. van Buren
Harold Shiley
Carey Board Re-elects Wenner as President
The Carey Board of Education re-elected Dr. H. R. Wenner as President and elected Ferdinand Williams as Vice President. Regular meetings set for the second Monday at 7 30 p m. Clerks Bond accepted for one year. Other members listed include Joseph Sammet David Myers and Robert Stombaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey
Myerson
State Department of Education
Carl Cupp
Charles Hall
Columbus
P.R. S. Club Meets in Tiffin Review of Tinkerbelle
The P. R. S. Club met January 5 at Alice Kinney’s home in Tiffin with nine members present. Mrs. Carl Krout and Mrs. Lawrence Wenner of Upper Sandusky will host the next meeting to review Tinkerbelle by Robert Maury, scheduled for February 2 at Mrs. Robert Mott’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Krout
Lawrence Wenner
Upper Sandusky
Robert Maury
P. R. S. Club
Alice Kinney
Tiffin
Robert Mott
Keith Ward Participates in Operation Red Devil Exercise
Army Private First Class Keith E. Ward 20 son of Mr and Mrs Hager Ward Route 2 Box 38 Carey Ohio took part in Operation Red Devil in December, a major Canal Zone parachute assault exercise. His unit Headquarters Company 508th Infantry 3rd Battalion stationed Ft Kobbe completed six weeks of training in Vietnam style jungle fighting. The exercise ended December 23 and featured live fire squad tactics platoon jungle operations and maneuvers through a jungle reaction course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Keith E. Ward
Hager Ward
Box 38
Carey
Oho
Canal Zone
Ward
508Th Infantry
Ft. Kobbe
Blue Devils Extend Winning Streak To Nine
Carey Blue Devils sweep Riverdale and Arcadia to stretch unbeaten run to nine games. Tom Myers leads scoring with 27 against Riverdale and 21 against Arcadia, Jacoby 23 and 16 respectively, while Orians Cole and Stansbery contribute solid totals. Next up Ridgedale at home and North Baltimore on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Burson
Carey
Riverdale
Arcadia
Tom Myers
Mike’ Jacoby
Keith Orians
Larry Cole
Bob Stansberry
Ron Kramer
Blue Devils
Mike Jacoby
Bob Stansbery
Orians
Jacoby
Myers
Cole
Stansbery
Kramer
Lauck
Snider
Walters
Rodabaugh
Walter
Trout
Carey Blue Devils
Ridgedale
North Baltimore
Soldier Addresses and Local Commutes Listed
The notice lists military personnel and civilians with daily movements. Pvt. Cecil R Turnbell and Pvt. Dennis E Pahl are named with unit details. Civilians include Mrs Laura Hickle and Mrs Cozy Tong with Dec dates. John Drummond and Donald Fetters record trips to Blanchard Valley Hospital and related daily travel in Findlay and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Hickle
Ash Street
Blanchard Valley Hospital
Cozy Tong
W. Findlay Street
Findlay
John Drummond
Donald Fetters
Findlay Street
Local Hospital Movements List Christmas and New Year Patient Transfers
A sequence of patient transfers is recorded with names and origins to Blanchard Valley Hospital St Vincent Toledo Wyandot Memorial Hospital and the B M Burger House. Transfers span December 24 to January 6 and include multiple individuals moving from homes streets and hospitals to designated facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Erhart
B. & M. Burger House
S. Vance Street
Blanchard Valley Hospital
Ruth Vaughn
University Hospital, Columbus
Newhard Street
Carl Justice
Grace Weimandy
Wyandot ‘Memorial Hospital
Margaret Yost
Richard Risner
North Street
St. Vincent Hospital
Toledo
Margaret Erhart
Wardie Craft
Dow Street
University Hospital
Columbus
Ralph Schlack
Grove Street
Wyandot Memorial Hospital
Grace Weinandy
Nine Firemen Answer Gall Nine Carey Firemen Answer Gall
Firemen rushed to a burning automobile on January 11 at 8 27 a m. The car owned by Richard Moran S Vance Street sustained minor damage from a back fire through the carburator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey
Richard Moran
Soldier Cecil R Turnbell Departs for Fort Leonard Wood
Pvt. Cecil R Turnbell left Carey January 3 for Fort Leonard Wood Missouri after spending December 15 to January 3 with his parents Mr and Mrs Cecil Turnbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Cecil R. Turnbell
Fort Leonard Wood
Miss
Carey
Missouri
Cecil Turnbell
Knights of Pythias Install 1967 Officers in Ceremony
Knights of Pythias held their officer installation on Tuesday evening January 10. New officers include R. F. Wright as Chancellor Commander Clarence Prescott as Vice Chancellor Dale Weaver as Master of Work and Keeper of Records and Seal and Ira Hablitzel as Master of Finance. Wright and Hablitzel installed, social hour and dinner followed. All members urged to attend January 17 at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
R. F. Wright
Clarence Prescott
Prey
Clarence Tucker
T. A. Beard
Dale Weaver
Ira Hablitzel
Glen Miller
John Lay
Ira. Hablitzel
Ohio Farm Bureau Seeks 53 444 Members in 1967 Drive
Governor Rhodes proclaims January 15 21 1967 as Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Membership Week. The federation aims for 53 444 family members and reports mail campaign returns ahead of last year. A statewide kickoff occurs January 17 with many counties hosting meetings for membership workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A Rhodes
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Jay Thompson
Rhodes
Ohio
Zoning Permits Recorded by Carey Inspector
The Carey Zoning Inspector recorded 33 permits for the year 1967 including actions for Agrico Chemical Co elevator Our Lady of Consolation dining room and cafeteria projects homes garages porches and additions by numerous applicants such as Emil Stahl Gail Allison Harry Bristoll Elmer Tong and Huston Lumber Co among others reflecting a mix of new dwellings garages and alterations in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey
Agrico Chemical Co
Province of Our Lady of Consolation, Inc
Emil Stahl
Our Lady of Consolation
Si Ba
Walder D. Ellis
Gail Allison
Denver Donets
Doris G
Hershel Music
Marthion Oi
Fred Fosty
Hilda Jacob
Clarence Hoops
Kenneth Kitzler
Harry Bristoll
David Myers
Daniel O’donewadd
J. A. Haines
Patricia A. Clemons
Delcie Snyder
Calvin Thome
Harlow E. Miller
Hansford Hackworth
Kramer
Ernest Dunn
Rebekah Lodge Holds First Meeting of 1967
Rebekah Lodge of Palm Leaf met in regular form at the K of P Hall on Monday January 9 1967 to discuss plans and annual officer installations. Members were asked to bring desserts for refreshments and wear formals. Sycamore woman passed away at 7 Sunday at her home with funeral services held Wednesday at Moore Pipe Home with Rev E H Daube officiating. Burial followed at Pleasant View Cemetery. Mrs Ethel M Myers 49 of ns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm Leaf Rebekah Lodge
K of P Hal
Sycamore
Moore Pipe Home
E. H Daube
Pleasay View
Ethel M. Myers
Also Mentioned on This Page
L African
Kappa Delta Phi
Robert Mapes
Rodney Hill
Illage UE
Rev. Chesher
G’s
Kiwanis
DR. Wenner
H. R. Wenner
George Newhard
Frederick Snobarger
Wallace Dible
George W. Snyder
Lakeside Federation of Women’s Clubs
Lakeside Federation
Lakeside
P.R.S. Club
Keith Ward
Dennis E. Pahl
Co. H. Iston
M.F.S.S. Or
Sam Houston
Texas
Goff
Bristoll
Federation
Rebekah Lodge
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