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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1934
Page
2
A long quirky column presents a string of jokes and observations from the era. It mocks politics, high society, technology, and social norms with puns about marriage, work, sports, trains, and famous figures.
Poem by Harlowe R. Hoyt praising Betsy Ross for sewing the flag that united a nation. It recalls wartime symbolism from the Revolution to World War I era and honors a seamstress whose work became a beacon for American resilience and growth.
One of radio’s loveliest feminine singers signs with a Hollywood studio and agrees to grow her hair until she arrives so it can be cut the Hollywood way. Her male co worker is not offered the same deal. If he grows whiskers and hair to reach Hollywood, he could only play with the House of David.
The local W C T U observed Flower Mission Day at Mrs George Krider’s home with Elza Jacobs leading devotions and Della Gilliland presiding over the meeting. Members sent 42 bouquets to the sick during the week and plan a Flower Mission Day at the county home on July 1. The fifteenth triennial W C T U convention will meet in Stockholm July 20 25 with speakers from national and world presidents and events including a reception and lunch.
May 1934 vital statistics from district 1416 cover Ridge and Crawford townships and Carey corporation. Births include Orville Dwight Nye May 1, Barbara Ann Ruffing May 17, Ann Jane Hunter May 17, Rose Marie Davis May 28, Betty Lou Niederkohr May 29, Don Harlow Walter May 31. Deaths list Walter Dible Luzader 73 years 9 months 5 days exhaustion Josephine Risner 4 months 19 days hydrocephalus John Wesley Powell 82 years 1 month 18 days hemiplegia.
William Amert of Smithville was elected president and Miss Dorothy Burks near Upper Sandusky was elected treasurer at the annual Burks reunion held Sunday in Carey park. A picnic dinner was served at noon with Mr. and Mrs. George Burks and children from west of town among attendees.
Father’s Day on Sunday June 17 is a day to honor fathers who bear worries and responsibilities in hard times. The piece encourages remembering a living father with appreciation and a rose for those whose father has passed away.
A Midwest editor recalls the time a country editor was taken to a mental hospital after giving free publicity worth a hundred dollars for a musical event. Promoters handed him a mimeographed program as the final write up, a stunt the Leader calls embarrassing and desperate. The piece notes that similar pranks embarrass the involved publishers and provoke reflection, hoping never to repeat such a trick.
The Carey Times notes Editors Jacquith and Ramsdell worried for weeks as Father’s Day is set for June 17. The issue announces the date and hopes the editors receive a worthy tribute. Several readers remark there is no day set aside for others to honor.
Fragmentary notes describe hostility toward debt collection practices. The text hints at unpaid accounts and public ridicule of business methods, reflecting broad anger and souring opinion toward collectors.
Leonard Miller son of Frank Miller of west of Carey and Miss Clara Boes daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Boes of Alvada were married Saturday June 2 at St Peter s Catholic church near Alvada. Rev Anthony Pax presided. The couple plan to live with Miller s father and shared a 75 guest reception at the bride s home followed by a dance at Alvada hall.
Announcement of the approaching marriage of Miss Ruby Craner to Leroy W. Nelson was made after a tea hosted by Miss Craner and her mother on Cherry street. The wedding is set for Sunday June 17 at 4 30 pm in Christ Lutheran Church Carey with Rev. Paul R. Clouser officiating and an open church ceremony observed.
Miss Treva Chambers daughter of Mr and Mrs C A Chambers southwest of Alvada graduated Monday with a liberal arts degree at Findlay College graduation exercises. Friday is last day for the magazine offer.
Sealed proposals due June 29 1934 at Columbus for bituminous surface road work in Hardin Hancock Wyandot and Marion counties totaling about 75 miles. Bids require compliance certificates and labor wage scales from four worker groups with certified checks up to 10000. Director Merrell reserves right to reject any bid.
A Wisconsin reader reports dramatic weight loss from 180 to 137 pounds using Kruschen Salts. She says the daily dose and hot water improve health and energy, claiming further goal of 126 pounds. The ad urges readers to buy Kruschen at drugstores.
Notice of appointment for the estate of Walter Brown, deceased of Carey Ohio. Tru man Merrihew of Carey Ohio named administrator by the Wyandot County Court of Common Pleas Probate Division. Dated June 4 1934. Judge Russell H Kear.
Ordinance No. 242 regulates intoxicating liquor and 3.2 beer sales in Carey Ohio. It imposes fines from 25 to 100 dollars and jail terms for violations and sets restricted sale hours from 12 01 am to 5 00 am. The measure repeals prior ordinances and takes effect after publication following June 11 1934. Signed by Mayor S H Krebs and Clerk Jacob Nitrauer.
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