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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1956
Page
5
Dr Tennyson Guyer of Cooper Tire will deliver the commencement address Monday May 21 at 8 o clock in the high school auditorium. Baccalaureate Sunday May 20 at 8 pm features Dr T Benton Peery delivering the sermon with a full program of preludes hymns and processions.
Mrs Richard Hunter was elected president of the JayCeeJays at a Monday meeting at Mrs Harold Franklin's home. Officers for the year include Vice President Mrs Carl Cupp Secretary Mrs Paul Rodgers and Treasurer Mrs Jack Kitzler. Retiring officers are President Mrs Ferdinand Williams and others. Plans were finalized for a Mother-Daughter tea and Red Cross Blood Mobile visit at Our Lady of Consolation School. Refreshments were served. Next meeting set for June 11 with Mrs Dieter.
The Yingling family Mr and Mrs William Yingling Jr with children Stephen Cheryl and Sandra completed moving into their newly built single story frame house at 318 West North Street. They had lived with Mrs Gaster and Mr Gaster for 14 months prior nearby.
Mrs E W McKee attended the Ohio Tuberculosis and Health Association annual meeting held Thursday and Friday at the Neil House in Columbus. She serves as representative director of Wyandot County. A new program was approved at the directors’ meeting to hire a program director and rehabilitation director for the state.
Mrs Forest Bland of 324 Ash Street slipped on a rug at the Bland cottage on Elm Hill Road Sunday evening and bruised her knee. She was taken to a Findlay physician for X rays and returned home to be confined for several days.
Three Wyandot county men J R Holt route 2 Syc amore Robert Darwin Caldwell Upper Sandusky and Cyril Raymond Frey route 3 Upper Sandusky traveled to Fort Hayes Columbus on May 15 to undergo pre induction physical examinations.
James Shumaker manager of the Fostoria Merchants' softball team seeks scheduling games with teams in Care. Other managers may contact Mr Shumaker at 1521 Countyline Street Fostoria or call 6179.
The clerk auditor's office at Municipal Building announces season tickets for the pool. Prices are Family 14 dollars, Adult 6 dollars for ages 13 and over, Junior 4 dollars for ages 12 and under. 19-20.
A 17 year old youth is in custody of the Wyandot county sheriff over mysterious fires that destroyed three barns southwest of Wharton in Richland township during the past 13 months. The latest blaze on May 7 at Mrs. Blanche McNutt’s farm caused about 15000 in losses including one tractor several wagons hay and livestock. He faces juvenile court arraignment after being suspected of planning another arson.
The Carey Farmers Coop Co elevator has seen minor damage from children breaking in after hours. Police warn that anyone inside after closing will be prosecuted and parents of minors will be held responsible for damages.
Mr and Mrs Jack Wenner and son Stevie moved Saturday from Massillon to 701 Center Street in Findlay. Mr Wenner will work with his father-in-law, Glenn Stevenson, at Findlay Heating Company. A son of Mr and Mrs Forrest Wenner near Carey, he previously worked as a technician with the Northern Ohio Artificial Breeders Association in Stark county.
Franklin Billock of a mile and a half southwest of Wharton brought a large sponge mushroom to the Times office. He found it Monday evening in a woods two miles southwest of Wharton. The edible specimen weighed 2 pounds 9 ounces, stood 9 inches high, and measured 7 1/4 inches across the top. He said he has found many large mushrooms, but this was the largest.
A tip for vacationing motorists suggests turning the glove compartment into a stocked first aid kit. Include bandages iodine eye drops aspirin and salt tablets to handle common travel mishaps and keep the trip pleasant instead of a nightmare.
Michael Ball is named valedictorian of Carey High School’s graduating class for Monday night’s ceremony. He holds a perfect four point average, is editor of the Caryatid, National Honor Society member, Senior Class vice president, and scholar award recipient. Ball plans a four year chemical engineering scholarship and Notre Dame enrollment next fall, with other offers from Toledo University and Findlay College. He is son of George Ball and the late Mrs Rall and currently works nights at Sethlerling Rubber.
Shirley Wisner, second high in the class, will deliver the salutatory at commencement. She is a National Honor Society member active in Y Teens, Girls' Auxiliary, staff work, and many music and speech activities. She earned a $100 Carnegie Institute scholarship for medical lab technician training and a Findlay College scholarship of $25 per semester plus a June start date. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wisner.
Vanlue High School will graduate 26 seniors in a 8 p.m. Sunday commencement in the school auditorium. Co valedictorians are Ruth Naomi Greene and Sarah Gorsuch, with Jeannette L. Lee saluta torian. Dr F Bringle McIntosh of Ohio Northern University will deliver the class address. Galen Bame will award diplomas. The baccalaureate sermon is by Rev W J Lathey at 2 p.m. Sunday in the same auditorium.
The Salem Boosters 4-H Club met at the school house on May 14 with 27 members present. Dennis Swartz named captain of the new softball team and invites any 4-H group to schedule a game. A rope tying demonstration was given by James Schmidt and Dennis Swartz, recreation led by Schmidt, Schmidt, and Whitney Best, with refreshments by Kimmel and Richards. The next meeting is May 28.
Mrs Anna Karcher of 316 S Vance Street arrived home from Anaheim California with her son Carl after a six month stay with relatives. Carl plans to fly back to Anaheim today as he spent the past week with his mother and family. They visited sights such as Disneyland Knott's Berry Farm and the Rose Bowl Parade on New Year Day.
The program Voice of Salvation airs Sunday from 9 to 9 30 p.m. over WEOB radio in Fostoria broadcasting on 1430 on the dial.
The American Legion Auxiliary in Carey promotes Poppy Day on May 26 to honor World War I and Korean War veterans. The group lists distributions totaling funds to Casey Community Chest, Red Cross, March of Dimes, Wyandot groups, and VA hospitals, plus support for a local family and charity donations.
Seiberling Rubber Company workers mark service anniversaries totaling 1445 years. Seventy-three employees range from 5 to 30 years, including 10-year pins for Mrs James M Campbell Mrs Orville Nye of Carey Earl Trell Franklin Krantz and Ivan Thiel of Kurby at the Carey plant.
Sibyl Wentling won first place in graphics at the 5th annual Fostoria Art Exhibit held May 4 to 6 for The Ballet Girl pastel. Wealtha Wentling and Evelyn Wentz gained honorable mention in oils. Wentz also won copper in ceramics with both first and second places.
Robbery at Hale Jewelry Store caused a loss estimated at 1600 dollars. About 40 watches and two trays of onyx diamond rings were stolen while a later check found no entry beyond a forced door frame. Local officers investigated with Sheriff McAllister and Chief Pieracini. no connections found to suspects loitering in town.
The Rev Paul Deppen selects The High Uses of Imagination for the sermon at 8 p.m. Sunday in the McCutchenville High School auditorium. Dr Raymond Swisher will give invocation and benediction. musical selections include God of Our Fathers and Praise Ye the Father.
Volunteer blood donors are urged for next Wednesday May 23 as the Red Cross blood mobile will visit Carey in Our Lady of Consolation School auditorium from 9 am to 3 pm. The recruiting committee includes Mrs Eugene Laube Mrs Rex Huston Mrs Donald Keller from the Jay DeeJays and Mrs Monroe Dotson Mrs Charles Heck and Mrs Victor Dunn from the Soroptimist Club. Those willing to donate should contact listed volunteers the general chairwoman Mrs C J Hagley or co chair Robert D Hale at the jewelry store to schedule. Carey's quota is 125 pints and about 150 donors must be scheduled. Register today as a prospective donor.
The twin transatlantic cables from Sydney Mines Nova Scotia to Oban Scotland cost 40 million dollars. They will carry 1200 daily calls and handle 36 calls at once, per Frank J. Taylor in Reader's Digest.
Porcelain Products Inc moves its low voltage division from Findlay to Carey and will construct a new building beside the Carey plant to house sales accounting and factory management. The Findlay offices will be sold as the Carey location aims to improve service and economies. The Chance family firm has acquired about 93 percent of Porcelain Products stock and will expand operations as warranted.
The Carey High School Band performs Friday May 18 at eight at Memorial Park football field weather permitting. Featured soloist Nina Rader plays If I Loved You from Carousel joined by a twirling act and band under Sibyl Wentling.
Mr and Mrs Richard Jurrus of 635 West Findlay Street have bought a new home in East Fremont for their children and plan to move soon. Mr Jurrus accepted a Fremont position in March. Their current residence has been sold to Mr and Mrs C A Yeoman, broker Arthur Stoll. the Yeomans and their children David and Nancy will take possession once vacated. Their apartment at 503 West Findlay Street in Mary Ekleberrys double house is rented.
The class of 1939 plans its first reunion on May 26 in connection with the Alumnae Association dance. A 6:30 p.m. dinner is set in the high school cafeteria for members and their spouses. Paul A Burson, former class president, says all reachable addresses are being contacted.
Mr and Mrs Richard Doran and son Patrick left Norfolk Virginia to visit relatives in Clovis New Mexico. They will stay with Mrs Doran's parents Mr and Mrs P D Lamb and may establish a future home there. Doran recently finished service in the U S Air Force.
The Porcelain Products softball team meets the Fostoria Merchants in a Sunday night double header at Carey Memorial Park with first game at 7. The Carey squad features Don Orians and Paul Orians in the infield with Dave Yingling, Bill Orians, and catcher Harry Fabiani. Ralph Orians and Norm Wenzinger are among the expected pitchers. Outfielders include Eddie Wenthing Willard Rettig and Bill Howard with substitutes Grover Stoll and Terry Jesko.
Members of the Carey Women's Bowling League held their annual banquet in Club 23 dining room with 43 in attendance. Officers were re-elected and cash prizes awarded for top teams and individual performances including high game and series by Carolyn Mullholand and Gibsons Sohio team members.
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