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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1961
Page
5
A public works notice shows four bridge replacement projects with the lowest bids highlighted. The document lists contractor names and bid amounts, noting one firm submitted the apparent low bid across multiple sites. Officials will review bids for each project and proceed with contract awards.
Northwestern Ohio totaling 352274.26 were announced in Columbus last week by the State Highway Department. The work involves replacement of several bridges in Van Wert, Paulding, Putnam and Wyandot counties. Earl E Sackman of Fredericktown bid 26981 to replace a concrete bridge on SR 231 just north of Sycamore spanning Greasy Run with corrugated metal pipe. The state estimate was 30100 and completion date is Oct. 31, 1961. The old bridge was 17 feet wide and its replacement will provide a roadway width of 36 feet.
Clay Smith a 27 year old village electric department worker faced three charges speeding reckless operation and driving left of center on June 7. He paid 50 dollar fines plus 8.60 dollars costs per charge and received a 10 weekend jail term plus a bar prohibition with payment due within 10 weeks. Additional case cited driving without an operator license resulting in 50 dollar fine and costs. Other entries note civil case costs prepaid and bonds forfeited in speeding and stop sign violations involving villagers and county officers.
Wyandot County announces Real Estate Tax Books open for collection of June or second half taxes. Notice to contractors invites sealed bids by June 26 1961 for additions and improvements to the Ladies Rest Room in the Wyandot County Court House Upper Sandusky Ohio. Plans available at the County Commissioners office bids must include 10 percent bid bond and face lowest and best bidder.
Heirs-at-law of John S Fox offer property at 116 Clay Street Carey Wyandot Ohio for sealed bids on June 17 1961 at 1 45 pm. Bids to be opened at the premises with 10 percent binder paid day of sale and balance on deed delivery. Purchaser to assume 1961 second half real estate taxes. Right to reject bids reserved. F K Cassel attorney 221 East Findlay Street Carey Ohio. 6 8 15
The 39th Kimmel family reunion occurs Sunday June 18 at Riverside Park Findlay with Mrs. Clarence J Hagley as secretary treasurer. The 51st Robison family reunion is Sunday June 25 at Harrison Smith Park Upper Sandusky led by President Zina J. Yester and officers including Walter Robison secretary Mrs Wesley Wonder and treasurer Evert Lee.
Richard P. Brown, a local representative for Nationwide Mutual Insurance entities, was among 29 agents attending a training program conducted June 6 to 9 in Dayton. The program is part of a series of courses held periodically by the companies.
The Trinity United Church of Christ at McCutchenville files articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State. Incorporators listed as Dewey A Spoon R E Gilliland and Stanley W Cavanaugh with Stanley Hufford named as agent.
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Mrs Mary Lee Gough Nay of Boston and Chicago was named President at the June 5 Annual Meeting of The Mother Church The First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston Massachusetts Nay a native of McKinney Texas has long served as teacher and practitioner of Christian Science In her keynote she urged awakening from materialist beliefs to spiritual realization and dignity for all mankind Mr Eckman the retiring president praised God s law of love as the guiding principle
Contact Carey Times at EX 6 2311 to report news tips and local happenings. Reach editors for timely submissions and story ideas for the newspaper and community coverage.
The N W Advisory Council met at the Orians home to discuss 1962 Farm Bureau policies. Proposals included extended telephone exchange service, better utilities, crop land adjustment, partial agreement on federal school aid, and favoring more food than dollars in foreign aid. The council donated 10 to the Betty Jane Memorial Rehabilitation Center in Tiffin and earned an honor roll certificate for full membership.
Mr and Mrs Walter Gottfried will host the council event on July 1B bringing together local officials and residents for an informal gathering. The invitation emphasizes community engagement and a casual reception at the Gottfrieds residence.
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