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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1968
Page
1
The Carey community welcomes friends from nearby areas for Homecoming from July 10 to 13. Family Night with special rates is on Wednesday. The parade, led by Mayor Ray Peiffer as master of ceremonies, starts Thursday July 11 at 6 p.m. Parking will be arranged.
Parade along West Street and West Findlay Street ends at Memorial Park for float judging and Junior King Queen crowning. Wyandot County Sheriff and Carey Police assist. Rev. Richard Morgan arrives as Grace United Methodist Church minister with family. Homecoming band appearances and community participation expected. Loyal American Legion pledges surprises and long awaited plans.
Gil McBurney, 23, Amsterdam Missouri, son of Mr. and Mrs. Davey McBurney, died June 22 after a motorcycle crash near Wichita Kansas while returning from a church rehearsal. He served in the Air Force about a year and was stationed at Wichita. Funeral held June 26 at Baptist Church Amsterdam. Survived by parents two brothers Don and Paul and an aunt Mrs Mary McBurnney formerly of Carey and an employee of Porcelain Products Company.
The department is investigating a break in at the Carey Conservation Club. Entry was gained by breaking a window on the east side. The locked kitchen was entered as well. Damage was limited to a window and a door.
The office will be closed from June 28 through July 24 for vacation. Dr Talmadge R Huston will be unavailable during this period. In addition, Dr H R Wenner D V M will have dates listed June 21 to June 28.
Mrs Armnaballe Bolton 51 of 217 Front Street Upper Sandusky died in Marion General Hospital at 11 30 p m Sunday June 23 1968 after complications. Born May 27 1917 in Marion County she was the daughter of Frederick Scheck Sr and the late Josephine Krock she was married to Charles Bolton who survives. Also surviving are her son James Bolton and brothers Edward Scheck Danville and Eugene Scheck Sebring Florida funeral services were held Wednesday June 25 1968 at 2 pm from St Paul Lutheran Church Upper Sandusky with Rev Alvin T Stein officiating burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.
A two car crash occurred in the Carey Foodland lot at 1pm on June 18. Robert E Bees drove a 1967 Mercury into the lot from the north colliding with a vehicle entering from the west alley owned by Donald Clark a 1960 Ford. Damages were 100 and 25 dollars respectively and no citation issued. Dwight E Ruhlen reported a separate incident at 7 20pm on June 11 when a storm toppled a tree limb onto his 1964 Dodge on West Street causing 200 dollars in damages.
At the June 24 Kiwanis meeting inside Bowl Era Restaurant two guests attended Major Richard E. Jewett of the U S Army and R J Clabaugh district manager of City Loan and Savings Company Topics included community fund updates and potential Carey community Chest revitalization or United Fund changes A Dible led committee to study options President Bill Wenner and George Snyder attended the Kiwanis International Convention in Montreal The next meeting will feature Attorney F K Cassel speaking on Taxes.
Isidore Collet of 116 S Lake Street Carey died at 8 35 p m Wednesday June 19 1968 in Blanchard Valley Hospital where he had been a patient since June 1 He was born July 31 1910 in Carey son of Joseph Collet and Susan Lonsway On May 4 1933 he married Rose Miller who survives Also surviving are daughters Mary Jane La Roche Carey Pauline Rinehart Tiffin sons Joseph Paul Ronald Dennis and Ann at home and six grandchildren He belonged to Our Lady of Consolation Church Carey the Knights of Columbus and Carey Businessmen's Association He owned the Carey Furniture Store Funeral services were held at 9 30 a m Saturday June 22 1968 at the church with Rev Hubert Kobinski officiating Burial was in St Marys Cemetery Bristoll Funeral Home directed arrangements
Vanlue School District voters defeated a June 25 levy vote 227 to 246, leaving the district in financial peril. Officials warned operations could pause in January without funds. a November ballot may include a tax renewal of 7.1 mills and 8 mills extra, with a potential merger petition to join Carey Exempted Districts under consideration. Absentee and precinct results show narrow margins across Amanda and Biglick townships, Seneca and Wyandot counties.
Lester Row of 710 W Findlay Street faces reckless operation charges with fines of 15 dollars plus costs. Daniel Bennett of 437 Frederick Street pays 50 dollars plus costs with 25 dollars suspended for squealing tires. Steven Beebe of Fos toria fined 10 dollars plus costs for speeding. Ronald Hensley of 409 Adams Street forfeits a 20 dollar bond for rapid acceleration. Dell Mathern Jr of 306 S Vance Street forfeits 25 dollar bonds for speeding.
A mix of unsigned and signed letters discuss town finances and governance. Residents question the mayor and city manager balance, praise local officials, and request prayers for a hospitalized child. The correspondence reflects local frustrations with taxes, officials’ pay, and municipal leadership in Carey.
A Carey reader questions city finances arguing voters cannot decide on the tax due to one official. They compare average wages in nearby towns Findlay Fostona Upper Sandusky and cite wages and self employment not included to doubt revenue projections and demand clear facts from officials.
A two car crash at County Roads and Route 330 sent ten people to Blanchard Valley Hospital with injuries. Maxine E. Loudenslager and Rachel Burkhart were admitted with contusions and concussion, while Diane Siler underwent surgery for multiple contusions. The drivers and passengers from both vehicles were treated and released as authorities cited a failure to stop by Donna J. Dunn and noted no operator license. Both cars were demolished.
An alarmed group argues city income tax aims to fund community growth but questions its legality for Carey a town of about four thousand not five thousand. They cite Findlay and Marion as examples and warn Carey may become the only small Ohio town with such tax. They urge growth needs for the younger generation.
Standings for the Junior King and Queen Contest sponsored by Kappa Delta Phi Sorority are released. The top vote getters will be crowned at Carey Homecoming on Thursday July 10.
The Columbus couple Mr and Mrs Paul Holland were not listed among graduates attending the 15th year reunion of the Class of 1953. Mrs Holland formerly Lynn McDaniel.
Ronald Lee Newell of Upper Sandusky a farmer and Debra Jean Baker of Carey were issued marriage licenses in probate court. Debra is the daughter of Cyril Baker.
The Carey Volunteer Fire Department answered three calls recently. A house fire at 10 01 p.m. June 16 damaged the George Mahan residence on Shuman Road but the home was saved. A grass fire near Shrine Park was extinguished June 21 with no damage. A vehicle fire behind the U S Commission Carey elevator at 33 p.m. June 21 destroyed two tires and is linked to a trash fire.
At the June 17 meeting the Carey Businessmen's Association pledged 515 for downtown decorations. The council approved 1500 to total 2015 for town decorations. A sanitary sewer tap was granted to Sam Stone with payment to North Clemons. Council may discuss purchasing a 1 ton pickup truck later.
Mrs Beulah Mae Ruthledge of route one McCutchenville died at 3 45 p m on June 4 in University Hospital Columbus Services were held June 7 at Stewart United Methodist Church Upper Sandusky Rev Frank Rounsley officiated Burial followed at Bethel Cemetery
Theodoshia Smith of Route 2 Upper Sandusky died Wednesday afternoon in Marion Manor Nursing Home, following a heart condition. Born May 29 188? in Union County, she married William J Smith August 22 1902. Surviving are sons Clarence Willis and others, daughters Ruth Swerline and Ma Wenner, 23 grandchildren and 57 great grandchildren, plus several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held June 22 1968 at Bristol Funeral Home Oz Springs Cemetery officiated by Rev Rich R. Morgan.
Carey Golf League sees Lez Zierolf Bakies leading by 2 points over Brands Millwright Surf entering the final week of the first half. Donelson Pers sits third, with low rounds highlighted by Donelson 40 and Rev Klingel 42. Individual leaders include Bill Dible and Reinhart at 43 each.
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