17 May 1923
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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1923
Page
1
Rev. A. J. Foreman and two children escaped serious harm when a Hocking Valley freight train backed into their Ford touring car on Main street. A line of standing cars blocked view. Foreman stopped the auto just before the crossing. Fenders headlight and one tire damaged. no injuries.
On behalf of Earl Green Post American Legion, R C Van Buren Commander expresses gratitude to the public for attending Tuesday evening’s entertainment and supporting the post.
Memorial service at Crawford Methodist church on Sunday May 27 at 2 00 pm with address by Dr J D Darling of Marion. Music by Carey quartet Prof J B Moore Canl Mitchell J A Newcomer Gail Kurtz. veterans urged to attend. public invited.
The Thursday and Friday performances at the high school auditorium presented by the Modern Woodmen drew praise for the show yet failed to be a financial success due to stormy weather.
A large Kiwanis gathering heard Hon. R. Clint Cole discuss government, law enforcement, taxation, and citizen responsibility. He urged careful immigration, praised women's vote, and stressed assimilating newcomers. Debating team member Verle Brashares spoke for the team. Agnes Baughman et al attended as guests.
Rev L C Reed Rev A J Fore man and Rev W F Martin attended the Wyandot county ministerial association meeting in Upper Sandusky Tuesday. A county wide organization was effected with Rev B E Lienkaemper as president Rev W F Martin as vice president and A G Me Quate as secretary and treasurer. Monthly meetings planned. June 11 at Reformed church Sycamore. An August picnic for ministers and families at YMCA camp.
Five births are reported this week. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Turnbell welcomed a 9 pound son Monday forenoon. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Houk welcomed a 10 pound daughter Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Emory Kear of Wharton welcomed a son Tuesday evening. Mrs. Kear is former Mary Brandt who visited Carey. Mr. and Mrs. Loren Hendrix of Toledo welcomed a 10 pound daughter last Wednesday named Choyce. Mrs. Hendrix is former Doris Nickerson who visited Carey relatives.
Miss Frances Riester of Salem township purchased a lot on Vance street north of the George Perkins residence and contracted R D Perkins to build an eight room modern residence. Construction has started and Miss Riester with her brother William and sister Miss Rose and their four nieces will move from the Salem township farm to Carey to occupy the new house.
The Evangelical Church announces next Sunday morning services with the men of the church in charge of both the Sunday school and preaching service. A splendid program will be presented and the public is invited to attend.
A large audience filled the high school auditorium last evening for the Seniors class plays. The program was of notable excellence and drew the largest crowd the venue has ever housed.
Rev A J Foreman will preach a memorial sermon at United Evangelical Church. Ex soldiers meet at American Legion room at 10:00 AM to march to the church. On May 30 a graveside decoration is planned by Grand Army of the Republic with American Legion assistance and flower donations coordinated via Carey Times. A park program at 2:00 PM includes a parade from the library, Mayor Mullholand’s address, invocation by Rev Aloys M Fish, a quartet conducted by Prof J B Moore, recitation by Mrs C G Spencer, and benediction by Rev A J Foreman. Theodore Rosen of Philadelphia, WWII veteran and ex regimental gas officer of the 315th Inf, will speak. Dr R V Vann Buren aided securing his participation. Howard Miller to serve as officer of the day.
Nearly 30 men attended the Lutheran Brotherhood meeting at the parsonage. Levi Hile led devotion with Alva Criger singing and talks by J. L. Yohe H. G. Chambers H. E. Snyder Howard Milter I L. Culler Ed Kurtz Denver Hart W. G. Bradley Roy Montague and the pastor. Lawrence Wenner was absent as president with I. A. Galbroner presiding and urging tithing of time. The Wittenberg Glee Club concert yielded about 175 gross, a social hour followed, hosts were George Newhard Carl Bachman and Luther Haines. The June meeting will be at A. H. Kemerley’s home.
The stand privilege at the Pioneer Picnic in Stoll's grove will be sold to the highest bidder on May 22 at 2:00 p m at the Crawford school house. Purchaser to pay cash day of sale. rain refund provided. For details contact Mark Karr R 1 Cares.
Several teaching vacancies loom in the public schools with fifth and seventh grades unfilled. Miss Cleo Gledhill leaves for Galion high school as domestic science teacher, and Miss Katherine McCabe announces her engagement while serving as history and English teacher at the high school.
Work on John S Foxs new barn east of town progresses rapidly. Charles Wolford of Sycamore operates a saw mill turning out lumber for the project. Fox plans to move the old barn south onto a cement wall with a new floor. The barn measures 40 by 80 feet.
The Township Sunday School Association holds its annual convention at the Lutheran Church next Sunday evening at 7 20. Prof English of Heidelberg College Tiffin will speak. You are cordially invited to attend.
Funeral services for Homer Thrall were held Saturday at his West Findlay home with Rev. Lewis P. Speaker officiating. Burial was in the Alexandria family lot beside his parents and brother. Pallbearers included his son L. G. Thrall and relatives. Civil War veterans and American Legion members attended as guards of honor. Residents closed shops for the service and many relatives and friends attended across several towns.
We express sincere thanks to neighbors friends and Grand Army of the Republic and American Legion for services to the Thrall family Mrs Homer Thrall and Children.
Mervin Shaffer, last Thursday at Mercy Hospital in Tiffin, underwent surgery for an eye injury after a steel particle entered the ball of his eye at Phelps' garage. He is improving but a second operation may be needed due to a forming cataract.
Notice states Harry Tanner offers to buy rags rubber magazines newspapers old iron tires and runs a secondhand store. Call Home phone Y-221 for details.
Carey Post and Earl Green Post express sorrow and honor Comrade Homer Thrall who died May 9 1923. They extend sympathy to his family and note his faithfulness as a member, husband, and father, and his standing as a respected citizen.
The Victory Methodist Sunday school class is invited by the Pythian Sisters at Mt Blanchard to repeat the Kitchen Cabinet Orchestra next Thursday evening. The prior local performance earned praise and was very successful for both groups.
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