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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1933
Page
2
Missouri became the 36th state to ratify the lame duck amendment ending holdover sessions. It sets January 3 convocation for new Congress, moves inaugurations to January 20, and shortens Roosevelt term to 1937, with cost savings and a unique singular session history for the 73rd Congress.
The Pemberville Leader notes failed attempts to repeal the bank check tax and cut first class mail to two cents. It blames big corporations for driving stamp hikes and taxes, calling the moves another “passing the buck” to common people and labeling both measures a fizzle.
Notice to bidders says sealed bids must reach village clerk Jacob Nitrauer by 7 00 p m Monday February 6 1933 for scavenger work in Carey Ohio. Specifications available from the clerk. Village council may reject any or all bids. Jacob Nitrauer, Clerk.
Wyandot county workers filed six December 6 industrial accident claims with one fatality and three medical cases with no time loss. In December 1931 the county had 18 claims, no fatalities, and 154 days of time loss.
To grant interviews in the county, Representative Grover R. Traxler will hold private talks at the courthouse assembly room in Upper Sandusky each Saturday from 3 to 8 pm. The first session is Saturday January 21.
The Tiffin license sales reached 4150 last Thursday, only 450 behind last year, with mild weather sustaining demand. George Knowlton, Tiffin license distributor, reports receipts sent to the state this year are 4000 less than the prior year, totaling 53,425 from 1933 licenses.
In Columbus on January 23 semi finals of the Prince of Peace declamation contest sponsored by the Ohio Council of Churches were held. Six winners named: Burjo Lamb Columbus Edward Crocker Fostoria Betty Stewart Cleveland Ralph Higard Massillon Margaret Brynon Amsterdam Robert Sultzbach Sylvania. Final contest set for January 31 during the Ohio pastors convention.
Tiffin's board of education appropriated 187 252 dollars for public schools in 1933 and for bonds and interest charges. Of this total 124 315 dollars cover general operating expenses 62 037 dollars go to bond retirement and interest, and 900 dollars are retained by the county auditor for specific school expenses paid directly by the auditor.
Birmingham report shows Jefferson county railroads valued at 19 672 709 with 514 424 paid in taxes for the recent year. M E Madden general superintendent says railroads get little tax dollar return and contrasts with highway spending on motor vehicles.
Two Westfield sisters aged 18 and 16, Mabel and Ethel Smith, are in Newport News Virginia awaiting funds to transport them home. The Travelers Aid Society and local authorities report no funds in county or township budgets and the Red Cross cannot advance money here, while Newport News Red Cross could help if allowed.
The Sycamore Leader laments high transport costs, noting a ton of paper moved from Columbus to the Leader office costs over $9 and rail freight to the mill may be similar or higher. It argues freight rates, trucking competition, and stagnant railroad profits threaten makers, middlemen, and consumers.
In Pemberville 234 residents joined to reopen the bank closed a year ago, up from 38 stockholders previously. Meanwhile Farmers Banking Co. at Wayne and Bettsville Banking Co. at Bettsville shut down as Bettsville’s balance fell to 138,572 dollars and Wayne’s to 406,130 dollars amid depleted reserves and bond losses.
A discussion of U S auto accident fatalities and the need for safer driving. It cites 33 000 annual deaths and calls for curbing reckless driving and disbarment if needed. The piece urges daily safety and notes many accidents stem from carelessness.
The seventh annual Marion area Boy Scout meeting drew about 100 leaders and guests from Wyandot Crawford Morrow and Marion counties. Frank De Glosser retires as council president after nearly seven years and Elmer Schoenlaub receives the national silver beaver award for exceptional service to Scouting.
Russell Keltner and others sell lot 38 in Welsh's second addition Nevada for $1 to J A Coons. Merritt Rose and Austd Rose transfer 110% acres to George W Rose for $1 in Marseilles township. J Kibler and wife sell 40 acres in Eden township to Clement L and C J Kibler for $1. Leah Jamison sells lot 86 and part of 87 in Arnold's addition to Bernice Shireman for $600. Norbert Brown sells parcel in Carey to Gilbert Brown for $1.
Théodore Braciak, former ward of a Toledo orphanage, sues Alvada farmer BD Arend alleging agreed payments for services from age childhood, including cash, a horse and buggy, clothing, church dues, and spending money, with a claimed balance of 1713.43. The case is in Tiffin area court per the Advertiser-Tribune report.
Salaries of most elective county officials in Hancock county are reduced under a new law. The scales cut 5 percent on the first $1 000 10 percent on the second $1 000 and 15 percent on the third $1 000, yielding new salaries for probate judge 2746 sheriff 2068 recorder 1892 clerk of courts 2440 surveyor 3269 commissioners 1434 and prosecuting attorney 2068. The auditor and treasurer keep their current pay, with new rates to start at 2748 for those offices.
Open hatchery inspection by O Tippin and H G Benjamin to review poultry flocks supplying the Modern Hatchery. Incubators set February 6 with strong local demand for early chicks and inquiries from distant points about shipments. The hatchery’s output is widely known across the United States for high quality.
A committee debates the 10 ugliest words in English. Terms like fired taxation jail booze moneyless and poverty are highlighted as contenders for harsh sound and meaning.
Hancock County Treasurer Saus ser announces the state tax commission extends the December tax payment until February 20 and warns this is the final date to avoid penalties. The extension applies to the December installment of taxes.
About 89 million Japanese electric lamps were imported by 1932 end. The lamps use 20.5 percent more current than American lamps, costing users an extra 11 million dollars annually.
Public sale authorized by the Court of Common Pleas Probate Division Wyandot County Ohio on February 15 1933 at 1 pm for Byron Ogg estate. Properties include Byron Oges additions Carey Lot 6 7 11 12 13 14 15 and a 7 acre tract plus 80 acre West half of Northwest quarter Section 17 Township 1 South Range 13 East. All sold for not less than two thirds of appraised value with cash on delivery after court confirmation. Executrix Della E Ogg January 11 1933.
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