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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1940
Page
2
The Carey Times edited by Eloise Thrall publishes weekly on Thursdays. It notes postal mailing status in Carey Ohio and lists subscription rates: one year $2.00, six months $1.00, three months 60 cents.
A jocular column reflecting on war era attitudes and social topics. The piece riffs on home life abroad debt politics and pop culture with mnemonics about neutrals, military drafts and famous figures. The tone is skeptical witty and lightly political.
In Chile a massive earthquake created huge holes in streets and buildings as 300 people died and 3,000 were injured. The piece critiques sensational publicity and notes the planet’s faultiness while discussing distant political threats.
Willie Mitchell of Tampa died at Findlay hospital after being shot by Oscar Lee of Greensboro in a tent at the Mighty Sheesley carnival grounds. Lee claimed self defense saying Mitchell drew a knife during a pocket robbery. Authorities report Mitchell had prior prison terms and was involved in recent tent robberies.
The notice states a quarterly replacement enrollment will occur in July 1940 with standard eligibility rules including a six month re-enrollment restriction. Veterans with administrative or dishonorable discharges are not eligible, and enrollments proceed without relief agency certifications. Eligible veterans who want to enroll or who have not filed applications should do so now, with full given and family names required on allotment records.
The Industrial Commission of Ohio awarded Mrs Clara Young of Forest a 3999 pound settlement for the death of her husband Levi Young. He died after an incident involving a barrel while employed by the Board of Public Affairs in Forest, according to the widow’s claim.
Independence Day falls on Thursday so Therey Times will be printed one day earlier, July 3. All advertising and news copy must reach the office by that date.
Puzzle questions test knowledge on legends and history with ten queries. Answers on page 3 reference figures like bad luck cast into the sea and Sir Isaac Newtons era discoveries.
Miss Mattin Gibson visits friends in Toledo. Mrs. Charles Bland hosts Bland family and guests. Dorothy Clouse and family visit J W Lutz. John Gilliland calls on Kirk Bogart. Alice Jeanne and family visit Grandma Gibson. George Gibson and family from Upper Sandusky visit the Gibson home. Mary Louise and Donovan Myers return home after visiting Carey. The Gibsons host and guests share several Sunday and Friday gatherings around Carey and Upper Sandusky.
The Leader suffers a printer shortage after the editor breaks a middle finger and injures the index finger while adjusting a notype. The office, reduced to one experienced printer, suspends publication for a week as relief printed by C C Myers of Unique Weekly at Ristingsun and completed upon return.
Defiance reports the Fifth Ohio congressional district now totals 163,281 residents up from 159,679 in 1930 and 225 percent higher than the 1940 figure, according to district census supervisor Martin W. Feigert. Counties in the district include Defiance Paulding Putnam Henry Williams Van Wert and Fulton.
The Emer ine property again failed to sell at sheriff sale in Fostoria. Offered under Edith Crawford suit against Catherine E. Wray, the realty appraised at 7500 dollars did not meet bids.
A severe thunder shower Sunday afternoon dropped up to 1.86 inches of rain in about an hour in the Findlay area with high winds and downed trees. Lightning damaged two homes, including the Bayer residence at 1709 S Main, tearing plaster and damaging the roof and chimney.
Miss Mildred Sampson daughter of Mrs Lydia Eatherton of Carey area married Dr Sydney J Beckwith formerly of Geneva now in Ashtabula. The ceremony was at Cridersville Methodist parsonage with Rev J E Turner. They will reside at 4606 Elm Ave Ashtabula.
At Seneca county fairground raceway in Tiffin a benefit program on July 4 features 15 professional drivers. The event supports Mrs Manges and daughter after Herb Manges' May 12 death. Four races will be held with qualifying at 11 a.m. and races at 2 45 p.m.
Findlay report cites William Evans 19 of Defiance killed at Findlay hospital from a fractured skull after two cars collided Friday evening. Harold Haviland 19 and Betty Hibler 20, both of Defiance, treated for cuts and lacerations. Elton E Kinney 21 of Canal Winchester, driver of the other car, hospitalized with a fractured arm. Police say Haviland failed to stop at a street intersection.
Mt Gilead Homes Inc awarded a contract to Earl Pinyerd of Mt Gilead for the construction of three houses on Bank Street. Completion for all houses is set by October 1.
The Carey Times announces reunion cards are printed at its own office facilities. Residents may submit names and dates for inclusion. Card production aims for timely delivery ahead of local gatherings.
Walter Johnson and Miss Marguerite Simmons of Fostoria were married Saturday evening at 6 o clock in the Evangelical parsonage. Rev B L Lee officiated using the single ring service.
Police in Findlay report several residents were short changed during Mighty Sheesley performances on the Pogue lots along Main Street last week. Witnesses described wallet theft and mispriced transactions near the venue. No arrests have been made as investigations continue.
Two copies of the Carey Exempted Village School district tax budget are on file for public inspection. A public hearing will be held at the Carey High School on Tuesday July 9 1940 at 8 00 p m. Jennie Steen Clerk Carey Board of Education.
Verna 8 claims acne cleared after Adlerika treatment. The advertisement touts bowel cleansing benefits and relief from constipation, promoting the product at MHarry's Drug Store.
A feature compares bouncing coins to life tests of worth. Genuine men bounce back from defeats, while counterfeit figures fail to rebound. Lincoln Edison and Emerson are cited as examples of resilience and character under pressure.
June 23 report from Swanton says Mrs. Gus Bride was bitten while picking strawberries at her home one mile west. She killed a 20 inch diamond rattlesnake and is recovering today.
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