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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1941
Page
2
Carey Times reports Eloise Thrall as editor and publisher guiding a weekly edition published every Thursday. Subscriptions listed: one year $2.00 in advance, six months $1.00, three months 60 cents. The paper is entered at the Carey Ohio post office as second class mail matter.
A compilation of satirical quips on war, politics, science, and daily life. The column riffs on figures like Cactus Jack Garner and Stalin, mocks trends from debt to fashion, and notes quirky headlines and social customs with a humorous, era-specific voice.
A quirky line contrasts a driver’s need to brake with an instructor’s claim an accessory comes with the car. The exchange highlights a humorous misunderstanding about auto features.
Jesse C Sorg a 38 year old man hanged himself Thursday afternoon in the Upper Sandusky county jail. He had been arrested at his Deunquat home on complaints of drinking and past abuse of his wife. The body was found by Frederick Crist during a jail painting duty as Deputy Sheriff Warner escorted Mrs Sorg home. Coroner efforts to revive him failed. Funeral services were held at Sycamore. He had worked on WPA projects recently after years as an auto salesman in Tiffin and moves through Sycamore and Deungnat. He is survived by his wife and six children.
Six Wyandot county youths including Thomas Rodger Brocklesby and John Charles Starkey left Upper Sandusky for Fort Hayes induction. The move brings Wyandot’s draftees to 87 with 11 alternates. 10 calls filled, five calls not counted due to size or Negroes. A community dinner funded by the government preceded a parade from the Legion hall to the station.
Annual Evangelical camp meeting at Byal Park Findlay begins Thursday night with Rev James Gibson of Newport Ky as evangelist Mrs Gibson aids as children worker and in music Lee Copley leads songs Rev L H Naumann is chair and Rev H G Deeds vice president Missionary Day on Wednesday June 18 Speakers Rev and Mrs Gerald Zimmerman return from China Evening services 745 pm with afternoon sessions at 2 pm Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday all welcome
The Carey Girls 4-H club held its initial gathering Tuesday afternoon in the high school home economics room. Officers elected include President Marjorie Vaughn, Vice President Glenna Ruffing, Secretary Treasurer Erma Yost, recreation leaders Mary Louise Reinhart and Marilyn Shane, and news reporter Glenna Ruffing. The group set meetings for the second and fourth Mondays at 7, with two demonstrations planned for the next meeting on Monday June 9.
Miss Doris Putnam daughter of Mrs Corinne Putnam of N Vance street Carey sustained cuts and bruises when she was thrown through the windshield as an automobile she rode in collided head on with another car on route 103 one and one percent miles east of Tymochtee A third car figured in the accident.
Marriage licenses issued in Hancock County include Howard C Fruth and Ethel A Snyder of Fostoria, with Rev Adelsperger officiating. Gerald J Kaufman and Naomi J Baldwin of Alvada and Findlay respectively, plus Marion Young and Ella Mae Stumpp of Wharton and Findlay.
The Pemberville Leader reports Detroit papers mailed from Pemberville on Wednesday arrive as late as Tuesday, delaying Thursday issues. Reader Mrs. Norman A. Menter of Detroit notes the pattern and urges action from Postmaster Menter and Preacher Menter, who are brothers.
Mills 83, while mowing, was accosted by three dark skinned assailants two women and a man. A woman reached into his pocket, took the purse and returned it. Mills later reported the robbery and officers pursued the trio in a car with a Michigan tag but did not catch them.
Joe Newhard of Carey joins the Ohio Wesleyan University concert band for the Festival Lanterns on June 7 as part of commencement festivities honoring graduates and alumni. The concert occurs around Sulphur Spring. Newhard is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Newhard and a member of Beta Theta Pi.
Mrs. Helen Myers was granted a divorce from Israel D Myers in common pleas court on grounds that he is a prisoner in an Ohio penitentiary. Myers was convicted in Wyandot County on November 6, 1940 for robbery and sentenced to one to 25 years.
Ordinance 313 grants Public consent for extending State Highway 729 into Carey along Patterson Street under the Ohio Director of Highways supervision. The measure directs officials to send certified copies to the Highway Director and Wyandot County Commissioners and to take effect at the earliest legal date.
Cleatus E Wisner of R F D No 2 Carey Ohio is appointed administrator of the estate of Sherman R Esterly deceased of Ridge Township Wyandot County Ohio. Dated May 19 1941. Judge Russell H Kear Probate Division Wyandot County Ohio.
The Wyandot County W C T U held Flower Mission Day at the county home with Jessie Southward and Miss Gilliland representing the Carey union. Musical numbers and prayers were led by local ladies including Mertie Moody and Mrs. Smalley, and Rev. Robert C. Bowman spoke on The Gift of Pentecost. Flowers and literature were distributed and inmates received an ice cream and cake treat on Saturday.
Mrs Marcus Mangett and Mrs Veronica Yost of Tiffin returned Friday from a three week visit with Mrs Yosts brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs D C Kuhn of Norma North Dakota.
The Village of Carey Ohio seeks sealed bids for a 2000 or 2500 KVA transformer and three 69kV lightning arresters with bids due June 6 1941 at noon EST. Deposit $10 per set, refundable if returned in 10 days after bid opening. 10 percent bid bond. 100 percent performance bond. bids valid 30 days. right to reject any bid.
Notice to fiduciaries heirs and creditors that C H Nachbar and L J Nachbar as administrators of Clara B Nachbar deceased filed a schedule of debts. Hearing set for June 18 1941 in Wyandot County Probate Division Court of Common Pleas at 9:00 A M. Exceptions must be filed five days prior. Judge Russell H Kear presiding.
Residents and visitors are listed across McCutchenville and nearby towns. Jack Kitzler of Carey visits his brother Billy Kitzler while Robert Klinger near Bowling Green calls on friends. Supt. L. Fisher and family vacation in Cincinnati. Mrs. Emma Foust of Tiffin and Mrs. Vernon Heimrich host and visit. Memorial Day trips to Russells Point and social calls around Sycamore and Carey are noted.
The Carey Times reports supplies for offices including typewriter ribbons and adding machine rolls available at local stores.
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