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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
3
The article traces tongs from China B C 1122 to Egyptian monuments B C 2200 and notes Indian use since B C 900. It describes tongs aiding fire handling in India where year round fires are common and mentions ruins at Pompeii as part of the discussion.
Local dealers update market figures with price ranges for cattle calves hogs sheep and grains. Grain prices show oats corn and wheat activity while hay and butter markets are listed with typical regional values.
Electric lights brighten the Carey's Red Cross rooms as knitters meet for gauze work. Mrs Whitney of Tulsa and other members receive honors for hours logged. Since November, Carey shipped 284 sweaters 226 socks 66 wristlets 18 helmets 19 scarves and afghans. Regular meetings and openings for gauze work continue amid steady attendance and notable elder knitters like 84 year old Mrs Seaman. A note of appreciation from Merritt Patterson thanks the local unit for comfort kits used at Columbus Barracks.
A Toledo relative reports Lieut Howard Binley of the aviation corps in France has been severely wounded. He was struck in the face with teeth knocked out and may go blind, with possible skull fracture. He lies in a hospital about 30 miles from the scene of injury.
The local Order of Moose held Memorial services at Owl Hall last Sunday afternoon. Father Philip gave an interesting talk followed by a brief program. A good number of members attended. Mrs. R. D. Hilty and nephew Jerry Garn Jr of Fostoria were supper guests of D. and Mrs. I. N. Zeis Tuesday evening. They were accompanied home by Jerry Garn Sr.
The town council reviews options to resume street lighting after a fuel crisis. Arc lights are replaced by high candle power single and clustered lights. Daylight hours may generate enough revenue, while a dusk to 11 pm schedule is considered practical. Local residents and officials discuss costs, consumption, and coal contract issues, with emphasis on operations and revenue from current usage.
Clarence Thome and Edith Hunter wed Wednesday at 3 30 at the MET parsonage. The bride wore blue taffeta with matching accessories and a keoro tte waist. They plan a motor trip and will reside at the EF Thome home east of town. Edith is Naomi Hunter’s eldest daughter and a former teacher. Clarence is the son of EF and Mrs Thome and a rising farmer who will leave June 24 for service.
Grover Snyder was not approved by the Upper Sandusky board for Cincinnati mechanic training. He traveled to Toledo for a naval examination on Tuesday and will likely depart next week for Paris Island, South Carolina, for special training.
A son named Elmer Keith was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ritter. The child’s birth was announced under the heading What the Store Brought, noting the family welcomed the new member June G&G.
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