24 Jan 1929
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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1929
Page
1
The annual staff conducted a Monday chapel to promote the yearbook. Editor Lester Smiley and business manager Dorotha Mitchell spoke briefly about the 1929 yearbook. Music by the high school orchestra and Louise Van Buren featured vocals for audience outreach.
The club forms two groups of ten to stage plays with judges selecting the best performance. The winning division earns a banquet hosted by the club’s leadership.
Chief Strongheart, star of Cecil DeMille era films, presents a dramatic interpretive program on the life of the Native American. He travels from Los Angeles for a Monday evening appearance with companions Tyrone Power and others. He will narrate the Red man's poetry and history in Yaki ma attire with reserved seats at 4:30 Friday.
The student council discusses a Welcome sign for visiting teams and potential party plans. Maurine Moyer is absent due to illness. Thomas Hilly left Carey High to attend a Lansing high school. The Junior class serves lunch with vegetable soup, crackers, meat sandwiches, fruit and milk. Grade cards will reflect the first semester’s work.
Friday evening the Good Ship C. H S. docked at Wharton and two Carey teams faced defeats in the W. H. S. auditorium. The Wisconsin Whirl overwhelmed the girls 49 to 14 while the Carey girls struggled on a unfamiliar big floor. The Carey boys also lost 14 to 24 as Salem teams prepare to visit next Friday for a doubleheader.
A 125 year old patent level jeweled key winder watch by M. J. Tobias of Liverpool has a gold face with a carved rural scene. It passed from William Starr to his son George Starr and then to Mrs. Eakin. After being unused since Starr’s death, Mr. Eakin loosened a tight screw and the watch resumed running accurately.
Beano event on Monday January 28 at the Parish Hall invites all county residents. Admission 10 cents covers the first game with prizes up to five dollars. Music dancing and Christian Mothers sandwiches follow. A $50 diamond ring will be given away.
A nearly century old buckskin deed shows transfer of 99.85 acres from the United States to John B. Mann, grandfather of Minor Mann. The land lies a mile south of Stringtown in Salem within Crawford county. Dan Maxwell of Kirby holds the property.
I M Keller reports Jacob Keller of Peabody Kansas died after severe injuries from a fall down church basement steps weeks ago. His funeral was held Sunday as he never regained consciousness.
The Carey Farmers Community Club convenes Monday evening at the cream station to debate the best way to raise corn and the best method of disposing of it. Members are urged to attend.
M. P. Fox, second trick operator at Hockings Valley station, has purchased a 97 acre farm near Ur bana, his boyhood home. The farm was formerly owned by Margaret Meredet and Anna Nagle. Fox already held 20 acres in the locality.
I express sincere appreciation to the members and friends of the Crawford Methodist church for the handsome radio presented last Sunday. C. M. Wentling and Family.
The article outlines upcoming games with both boys and girls teams traveling to Nevada next Friday and Saturday to decide who is stronger. It lists lineups, substitutes, and officials for the contests and urges fan support for two victories.
The Pemberville Leader notes that local hometown papers provide real home news readers care about while national ads shift to little community papers. It states the home paper’s ads are a strong trade source, often ahead of magazines.
S B Beitler of Columbus, clerk at W and Motean’s on Kerr Street, was robbed Friday at 6 30 am. A burly negro with a revolver demanded money while a second man waited outside. Beitler, deaf, reached for his counter and lost a pocket book containing 28 dollars. the bag was later found in an adjoining yard. Beitler had earlier run a store at South and Vance streets.
The children express appreciation for kindness at their father Charles Luzader's death. They thank Oak Grove church members those who sent flowers Rev Eikenberry the singers and Undertaker Goff for services.
Carl Krout quits his clerk post at Frederick's Grocery and moves to Arlington to work as a salesman for his brother Dale at the Ford agency. He plans to relocate his family soon but no house is currently available.
Mrs. R. E. Gilliland of southwest of town traveled to Findlay on Tuesday where her sister Mrs. Nellie Still of Fostoria underwent an operation at the Home and Hospital. Also with Mrs. Still were Mrs. Stanley Smith of Fostoria and Mr. and Mrs. Willis Breitigam of Bascom.
A 10-pound son born to Mr. and Mrs George Newhard last Thursday morning died at birth. Short funeral services were held at 3 o clock with Rev. Paul R. Clouser in charge. Burial followed in Spring Grove cemetery.
Saturday James Wiley's Chevrolet touring car ran into a ditch on Route 238 north of town. Several occupants were bruised and cut while the car was badly damaged. It was towed to Stowe Motor Sales for repair.
Michael Spangler died Friday afternoon after a week long illness with pneumonia. Funeral Sunday at the home with Rev Duton and Rev Kern officiating. Burial in Bigelow cemetery. Spangler was born July 26, 1840 in Pennsylvania and died at 88. He lived 67 years in the area and was a former blacksmith and oil and gas contractor. He served 25 years as justice of the peace. He married Maggie Laudenslager and later Sarah Angeline Aigler. two daughters survive along with five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Three brothers also survive.
Lent begins February 13 with pre Easter services at the M. E. Church Pastor Rev. Joseph B Shellhaas will preach on Simply to Thy Cross I Cling on Ash Wednesday evening Holy Communion to follow Weekly services held in the auditorium Each Sunday and Wednesday services align with the season Two weeks before Easter the pastor leads a special evangelical service culminating in new member reception February 13 March 31
Carl Kemmerley and William Barrett on 12 day leaves from the Great Lakes naval training school at Chicago spent about 10 days at Henry Kemmerley’s home south of town arriving Friday. The two young men joined the navy six weeks ago.
A pot luck supper will be served Tuesday evening after the regular meeting of the Women of Mooseheart Legion. All members are urged to attend and participate in the event.
A notice announces the installation of officers at the IOOF hall on Thursday evening January 24. A good attendance is desired and lunch will be served.
The porcelain plant in Carey Ohio that failed to sell at public auction a month ago will be offered again to the highest bidder on Friday February 1 at 12 00 noon. No price limit is mentioned this time.
A Whiles Overland employee swapped a broken Chevy for a Stearns Knight valued at about 6000 and drove to Columbus for an auto show feature. Theft occurred near a shrine. the thief escaped in a hurry. The stolen Chevy had ties to Findlay, where a paroled convict previously worked and then fled with a car.
About 175 members of the Carey Branch of the North Central Ohio Cooperative Dairy Sales Association gathered at Gottfried's hall for the annual meeting. The auditor's report was approved, highlighting a prosperous year. Trustees reelected included Wenner, Dow, Baker, and Powell. The program featured music and recitations by local performers and a violin and piano duet. Refreshments were served and square dances followed with Mrs. Ralph Brown at the piano and callers Wenninger and Suber.
A special C. K. of O. meeting is set for Thursday evening January 24 at Gottfried hall. State officers will attend to give brief addresses and award the 1928 state prizes. 1929 officers to be installed include Conrad Steinmetz as president Maurice Gaster vice president F J Monnett recording secretary J S Fox financial secretary Emmet Myers treasurer Isadore Collet sentinel Thomas Noon lecturer A social will follow Bring friends and neighbors
A 4 30 vesper service is planned at the Lutheran church Sunday afternoon. Guest organist will be Dale Hutson from First Lutheran, Findlay, with the choir providing special music. This service replaces the evening service.
To the Club Members of Camp Crawford. Dancing every Sunday night.
The American Legion Auxiliary postpones its regular meeting to Tuesday evening January 29. Mrs S R Bame Mrs D J Humbert Miss Martha Schira and Mrs Porter Hendricks will serve on the social committee.
Local notice lists beef for canning by quarter price between 12c and 14c per pound. Contact Y-332 for details and ordering. Availability notes include by the quarter and direct sale terms through the listed phone line.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Haegele of south of town welcomed daughter Doro thea Charline born January 3 She won a year’s subscription to the Carey Times by arriving early in the New Year.
The Wharton Farmers Institute will be held Wednesday and Thursday February 27 and 28 in the school gym at Wharton. Speakers include Mr. Zinn and Mrs. Bessie Zeigler of Indiana.
A Minnesota editorial argues the Post Office Department faces a billion-dollar deficit and wins a large contract for printed envelopes, threatening local printers with monopoly losses. It condemns government competition as socialist and un-American, urging editors to oppose such practices.
Funeral services for M. A. Thornton were held last Thursday at his Dow street home with Rev. Paul R. Clouser officiating. A quartet provided music. burial followed in Spring Grove cemetery with Earl Green Post American Legion pallbearers and firing squad. Attendees from distance included Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wisebaker and daughter Marguerite of Tiffin, Melvin Thornton and Ruby, and several others from Chillicothe, Findlay, Vanlue, and Rossburg.
The Thornton family expresses sincere thanks to all who assisted during our bereavement including those who sent flowers provided cars the American Legion Rev Paul Clouser singers and Undertaker Sutter for services from Mrs Rhoda Thornton and her children and families
Evangelistic meetings at Memorial Evangelical Church draw good crowds and growing interest. Rev. and Mrs. G H Kerr of Republic lead the song service while Pastor O D Myers delivers the sermons each evening. Next week junior meetings will be announced.
An 8 pound daughter arrived for Mr and Mrs Russell Presler a quarter mile east of Adrian on Friday morning An 8 pound son named David Wayne was born to Mr and Mrs Lester Snyder four miles south of town on Tuesday January 8.
Rev Joseph Shellhaas will lead a new catechism class at the Methodist church focusing on the Old Testament in the upcoming series for instruction. The course aims to deepen knowledge of religious foundations and scripture.
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