This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1938
Page
8
Two poems by Martha Searfoss daughter of Loren Stahl WW Findlay daughter of Mr and Mrs Loren Stahl of WW Findlay street reflect on Carey high school graduation class of 21. The first poem thanks teachers for guidance and recalls school days while the second honors mothers day and future duties.
Poem venerates mothers as priceless and irreplaceable. The Carey Times advises using the Want Column to buy typewriter ribbons and machine ribbons from various makes, suggesting practical assistance for readers.
A plow set in 1883 by A J Leffingwell on an Aichdubon county farm is sealed in a hollow oak, after the tree grew around the tool. The plow remains undisturbed since the 1880s as visitors flock to the grove between Extra and Brayton. Owner seeks high offers but won’t part with the historic relic. Boyd Wheatly of Moline IL is pictured.
John F Fruth 83 retired West Independence farmer died from a heart attack suffered Saturday. Born in Germany May 21 1853 he wed Marie Peter in 1873. Survived by wife died. children Jacob Diekley Hannen and two stepsons Henry I and Conrad. 20 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Funeral held at West Independence United Brethren church with Rev O A Montague presiding. Interment in Union Cemetery West Independence.
Dr Walter H Hartung of the State health department urged immunizing infants at six months to prevent diphtheria. He warned deaths persist without early toxin treatment and cited Ohio data showing 12,454 cases in 1922 and 1,276 last year. He noted natural maternal immunity wanes around six months.
The Frigidaire squad opened with a 7 to 3 win over the Bursons, then 18 to 8 against National Lime to stretch their streak to five. Porcelains beat National Lime 13 to 11 and Moose 3 to 2 in other results. Next week the Frigidaires meet Moose and junctures with Burson and National Lime on dates listed.
Paul Eugene Kraft eleven months old son of Sidney and Bertha Kraft of four miles NW of Carey drowned in a lard can of water after crawling into it while his mother briefly left to gather kindling. The couple, who work in onion marshes, took the body to Breathitt county Kentucky for burial in Kraft cemetery.
A Dible Phillips family reunion at Carey Park drew 175 relatives from Canton Findlay Upper Sandusky Newark Nevada Youngstown and Warren. Officers elected were Alton Phillips president F E Phillips vice president Walter Roynon secretary and Wallace Dible treasurer. Next reunion set for the third Sunday in June 1939 at Carey Park.
Mrs Zetta Stringfellow 78 widow of W K Stringfellow died last Wednesday at her Findlay home. She leaves four children George Stringfellow of Findlay S & S drug store Don Stringfellow of Vanlue Mrs Kert Clark of Findlay and Max Stringfellow Hancock county engineer.
An opinion piece cites Travelers Insurance figures showing thousands of pedestrian deaths and injuries. It argues many pedestrians invite danger by darting into traffic and ignores safe crossing practices, urging reduction of deaths by addressing pedestrian behavior.
A vintage baking feature presents Miracle Cake a versatile recipe yielding three cakes from one batter. It includes step by step instructions for a basic cake and three suggested finishes with variations like apricots prunes caramel and a meringue dessert cake with pineapple whipped cream filling.
Miss Lillian Barnett became the bride of Wilbur Brewer on Thursday June 17 at Greenup Kentucky. The bride wore a yellow georgette dress with white accessories. The witnesses were Mrs Walter Heffelfinger and Sheridan Brewer of Upper Sandusky. The couple will reside in Upper Sandusky where Mr Brewer is employed on a farm.
Local dealers report corrected prices this Thursday morning for wheated corn at 100 pounds and oats, soybeans, butterfat, and peas graded. Prices reflect market activity and grading standards with standard weights and terms.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.