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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1941
Page
2
The Carey Times edited by Eloise Thrall publishes weekly on Thursdays. It lists post office registration in Carey Ohio and shows subscription rates in advance: one year 200 dollars, six months 1.00, three months 60 cents.
A stream of wartime observations and quips on politics, war news, technology, and social humor. The piece weaves humorous asides about Iceland, Vichy, Berlin, Russia, famous figures, and daily life during the war era, reflecting public sentiment and cultural references.
City Engineer H. G Kuhn reported the Tiffin sidewalk project is nearing collapse as only five workers showed up on Saturday. The workforce has dwindled from about 30 since opening, as additional jobs lured crew members away.
Governor Bricker designates the week of August 28 as Rural Letter Carrier Week. A national convention will be held in Columbus with about 4 000 rural carriers in attendance.
A discussion on the purpose and naming of public notices and the role of newspapers in providing proper publicity. It emphasizes that notices should reach those affected and that newspapers remain the best channel for official advertising beyond direct service.
Carey Ohio July 17 1941 notice invites bids on 1941 42 janitorial classroom and office supplies. List includes chalk pencils sharpeners paste gas furniture polish waste baskets brushes paper towels mops cleaners and toilet supplies with confidential handling and bidder details requested. Superintendent Earle Driver signs as submitting official.
Ordinance No 311 fixes the improved portion of Taylor Street in Carey Ohio at a 26 foot width between curbs. The measure requires utilities and improvements be placed to this plan and repeals conflicting ordinances. The ordinance takes effect after passage and publication. Passed July 7 1941 by Mayor B M Bachar. Attest: J Nitrauer.
The Ohio division of forestry will showcase fire control at the state fair August 23 to 29. A 100 foot all steel fire tower will symbolize fire prevention alongside two way radio fire maps and demonstrations. A portable sawmill will process Ohio timber on site and exhibit wood samples and species utilization.
About 10 Johnstown residents finally received calendars mailed from Pataskala post office over two decades ago. Mrs. C F McFadden, Pataskala postmistress, explains a delay due to old calendars being blocked by new equipment and late discovery during installation work.
Fred Hope of Cleveland, fourth brother of Bob Hope, spent the weekend with Sid Hope and family at Ridgeville Corners. The group, relatives of the famous radio comedian, also visited friends in Archbold on Saturday during Bob Hope’s Eastbound trip by plane.
Wyandot County Ohio invites sealed proposals for a county highway garage in Upper Sandusky. Bids due by 10 am Eastern Standard Time, include materials and labor, with five percent bid bond. Lowest and best bidder awarded. board reserves right to reject all bids.
State of Ohio invites proposals Nos 1 through 11 for a single project to apply bituminous treatment on multiple sections of highways in Putnam Hancock Wyandot and other counties. Total estimated cost 40147.98 dollars and completion by September 30 1941. Minimum wage set by prevailing hourly schedule. Proposals due July 29 1941 10 AM Eastern Standard Time.
State Highway Director H G Soars announces wage rates and requirements for bids on state highway improvements under General Code of Ohio sections. Bidders must submit a certified check equal to five percent of the estimated cost, not exceeding ten thousand dollars. Plans and specs are on file in the department of highways and district offices. the director reserves the right to reject all bids.
Sunday and weekday visits fill the community scene as Evelyn Barger and many neighbors call on friends from Carey Vanlue Mt. Blanchard and Camp Shelby. A birthday party honors Mr Van Sant with family attendance and a cedar point outing noted.
A look back shows stores once sold ice cream mainly in summer before electric refrigeration. Per capita annual consumption rose from about one quart to eight and a half quarts, fueling higher yearly sales nationwide.
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