20 May 1926
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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1926
Page
1
Reverend Dr C A Pece of Ashland spoke to the Kiwanis Club at the Galt House about today’s youth. He praised the generation as educated and independent while warning of rising crime, war training effects, and cultural influences such as motion pictures, urging continued improvement.
Miss Dorcas EK Kemerley daughter of Mrs A H Kemerley and Lester Kemerley wed MacGregor son of Mr and Mrs R B MacGregor of Findlay in a Columbus Presbyterian ceremony. The bride a green georgette gown. groom a Findlay OSU graduate. They will reside in Findlay with the husband employed at T S L Porter hardware.
The Agriculture Department notes the Freshman-Sophomore class judging livestock on the Frank Bees farm. A ring of fine Shorthorn cattle impressed, with one animal highlighted for its beef type. Four top performers will join Carey’s livestock judging team for state fair competition next fall.
Miss May Mullholand is hired to take the school enumerations of the Carey district and F. L. Livingston will serve in the Crawford Ridge district. Applicants bid for positions. former enumerators Miss Dorothy Fleck and Mr. Livingston bid this year. Fleck bid $40 and Livingston $39.95.
Two Franciscan Fathers from New Jersey will lead parish missions at Our Lady of Consolation Church. The women’s session begins Sunday May 30 and the men’s session begins Sunday June 6.
Friday, June 11, marks the final day for candidates to file their declaration of candidacy for the August primary. The primary election is set for Tuesday, August 10.
Last Thursday the A. C. & Y. work train with five men began hauling ballast from the stone plant. They set Carey as their headquarters and move a train load of stone each day, then return.
Candidate A. J. Frederick former county commissioner has filed his declaration of candidacy seeking the Democratic nomination for representative to the general assembly.
Big balloon dance at Gottfried's Hall on S Vance Street Saturday evening May 22. Prizes awarded for top balloon displays and the event promotes a good clean time for attendees.
The Fidelius class of the Lutheran Sunday school held a ham supper Friday evening at the parish house. Attendees included Mr and Mrs H L Wenney and their children Dortha Jean Donald Dick Janis Rev, speaker and many named parishioners. An outdoor hike planned for after supper in the woods was postponed due to weather.
About 656 people attended a pot luck supper and musical program at the Methodist Church Tuesday evening. Florence Mary and Virginia Marshman, Miss Reece, and Judge McNeal presented saxophone pieces with Mrs. M Marshman Ferry at the piano. The performers play in the Sunday school orchestra at the Presbyterian church in Marion with Judge McNeal as leader.
Priscilla club hosted by Mrs A H Kennerley met Wednesday afternoon with a 6 o'clock dinner served by her two daughters Mrs Walter Myers of Upper Sandusky and Mrs L B Mac Gregor of Findlay. Hostess areas decorated with spring flowers. guests included Mrs Henry Fetter Mansfield Mrs I L Culler Mrs J D Siddall and Miss Emma Stief.
Mrs W L Lindsay will host the Nineteen Hundred club this afternoon. Guests expected include Mrs A A Steele of Mansfield, Mrs Harold Houk, Mrs I D Hurd, Mrs Edward Riester, Mrs W N Johnson, Mrs Gail Kurtz, Mrs W D Woolley, Ms Ross Patterson, Mrs T A Wetherford, Mrs John Winans and Mrs K L Leonard.
Sunday dinner guests were Mr and Mrs L D Trubey entertained by a family gathering. Guests included Mr and Mrs David Chesebrough and their children Lucille and Clair Edward of Fenton Michigan. Also present were Mr and Mrs Carl Trubey and daughter Wanda of Lorain and Mr and Mrs Clarence Lawhead with daughters Ruth and Anna of Adran, and Milton Trubey of Springfield.
Mrs L G Ranger Mrs H E Wonder Miss May Mullholand and Miss Blanche Davis were guests of the Whmodausis club which met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs W G Bradley on East Findlay street. Items of interest were given as roll call responses. The hostess served 6 o clock dinner.
Mrs Walter Myers of Upper Sandusky and Mrs TI L Culler entertain a few friends this evening at Mrs A H Kennerley’s home for the pleasure of Mrs Lester S MacGregor a bride of last week.
The Four H Clothing Club schedules a May 29 meeting at Mrs. Howard Heck’s home to organize. Any girl over 10 years of age may join the group.
Mrs Margaret Dow hosted a luncheon Tuesday at the Elks Home in Findlay for Mrs C W McGill and Mrs Gail Kurtz, entertaining guests with a social afternoon.
The Home and Foreign Missionary society of the Evangelical church met Tuesday evening with Mrs. C. R. Tate presiding. Officers chosen include Mrs. C. H. Johnson as president, Mrs. W. M. Green as vice president, Mrs. Cora Hart as secretary, and Mrs. I. E. B. Copley as treasurer. Mrs. Johnson will serve as delegate to the state missionary convention at Marion June 17–20, with Mrs. Green as alternate.
J B Windau tears down the old house on his farm two miles north of town to place a modern house for his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Urban Wangler. The farm has been in Windau's possession 31 years, bought from the late Matthias Wonder who built the house nearly 100 years ago.
Beebe district residents and relatives are listed visiting friends and family around Carey Upper Sandusky and Adrian. Observed were multiple Sunday and Friday gatherings with the Gilliland Hull Gottfried Lowery and Vaughn families among others.
The Rev. Lewis P. Speaker will lead next Sunday morning with Pentecost observed and a sermon titled The Fire of the Spirit. No evening service due to the High School baccalaureate. A Vanlue church service is planned Sunday afternoon. Luther League meets at 6 30 p.m. The next semi annual building fund payment is due June 1.
The Karl Green Post American Legion calls a special meeting this Thursday at 8:00 p.m. to finalize Memorial Day arrangements. Attendance is urged as the matter reaches a showdown.
Mrs. Mary Halgh of Bucyrus will inspect Crawford chapter O. E. S. Friday evening, with local members awaiting guidance and ceremony.
Carey Knights opened their ball season at New Riegel defeating the Moose 14 to 1. Carey collected 13 hits off New Riegel’s pitcher while allowing seven. A key triple play by Fr Lawrence halted New Riegel’s only scoring in the third. D Orians started on the mound for Carey and four innings before W Schira relieved in the fifth. The Knights showed sharp defense, double plays, and strong fielding in new uniforms and seek fan support at home games.
Mr and Mrs David Chesebrough and children Lucille and Clair Edward left Tuesday for their home in Fenton Michigan They had been in Carey ten days visiting relatives and had lived in furnished apartments A truck collected their household goods which were stored here Mrs Chesebroughs mother Mrs L D Trubey joined the trip to Michigan for a visit with relatives in South Lyon and with the Shiman family in nearby areas
The agricultural department of the high school schedules a trip to Wooster to visit the Ohio Experiment Station on Wednesday May 26. Boys will tour the station and take part in athletic events in the afternoon. Fathers or mothers may accompany. Notify Mr Rees if you wish to go.
Mrs Elza Jacobs hosted the local W C T U at N Vance street Friday afternoon. Devotionals followed a song, and members presented civic and moral reading outlines. The county W C T U institute is set for May 26 at the M church with a pot luck dinner and public invitation.
The annual commencement exercises of Our Lady of Consolation parish schools will be held Sunday afternoon May 30 at 3 o'clock. The class includes 25 members, 12 boys and 13 girls.
Citizens interested in the substitute city mail carrier civil service exam should contact Charles Calmes at the post office. Calmes is in charge of the examination.
Card of appreciation thanks the St. Paul Sunday school members for a beautiful bouquet presented to Mrs Henry Bachar.
A large class of children will receive their first communion at Our Lady of Consolation Church next Sunday.
Mrs Carl Mitchell underwent an appendicitis operation at the Home and Hospital in Findlay last Thursday.
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting in the Legion room on Monday May 24 at 7 30 PM.
The second night features the drama Smilin Through with John Carteret, Kathleen’s guardian, and Dr. Owen Harding. Carteret’s rough charm masks sorrow tempered by humor and tenderness, while Kathleen’s Irish wit and charm spark a tale of love, loss, and youthful hope amid supporting roles Willlie Ainley Ellen Jeremiah Wayne Moonyeen and Mary Clog.
Early Sunday burglars tried several east side residences of residents including Postmaster Newhard and H B Keller. A dog disturbance at Buckland’s kept intruders away. At Ranger’s home they entered the bathroom window but left empty handed. Arnold Hayman’s kitchen window admitted them. Mrs Hayman awakened as a man crawled into her room and fled. Groticelli and Odini homes on Toledo street also visited. a watch was taken at Odini. All exits blocked, indicating amateur status.
May Day will be observed next Friday from 1 to 4 pm at East and West school campuses. West Building features Grand March America calisthenics harmonica band folk songs May Pole Dance. East Building hosts Crowning of May Queen Shoemakers Dance Chimes of Dunkirk Virginia Reel winding of the Maypoles. A school display of work will be in rooms. parents urged to visit and see student work.
A baby boy weighing six pounds arrived Monday morning for Mr and Mrs Henry Brown of Frederick Street. A daughter was born Monday to Mr and Mrs Lawrence Stout northeast of Carey, named Jane Eleanor.
The Carey Times plans to announce next week whether Carey stores will close Monday May 31 for Memorial Day. The question of a holiday closure is under consideration and a decision is awaited.
The A. C. Y yard engine was resumed last Thursday with J W Wagner in charge. This restart means employment for five more men in town.
Death of Wellington J. Baker on February 18 at his High Street home after nine weeks of illness. Funeral held at the Methodist church with Rev. E E Cole and Rev J P Newcomb officiating. Burial in Spring Grove cemetery. Survived by wife Kittie Greer Baker and sons Forrest Allan Clinton Ray. one infant son died. a foster daughter Mrs Arthur Phillips. 16 grandchildren. siblings and extended Baker relatives. Baker longtime local farmer and civic member. past county board of education member. Odd Fellows and church activities noted.
The Baker family thanks friends and neighbors for thoughtful help during their sorrow. Grateful for floral offerings car use and services by Mr. Diller and Reverends Cole and Newcomb and the quartet for its music.
Ada Harry E Myers son of Mr and Mrs J T Myers of west of town will receive his PhD in the college of pharmacy during the 1926 commencement at Ohio Northern University. He has worked at the Ewing drug store and plans to stay there after graduation. He is a Carey graduate and a member of Adelphian society Theta Kappa Phi and ONU P A.
A notice invites residents to a May 22 dance at Gottfried's Hall S Vance Street for a good clean time with prizes announced that evening.
The W B A invites all members to attend the Friday evening meeting urging participation and discussion of association affairs. Members are requested to arrive promptly and engage in planned agenda items.
Notice of schedule changes effective Sunday May 23 from Hocking Valley. Consult HV ticket agents for updated timetables and travel details.
Ohio tops all states in brick and tile production with an annual output of 67 million dollars. The industry highlights the state's industrial capacity and economic contribution to construction materials.
John Kitzler and relatives are relocating to Fremont. The move involves planning and arranging transportation and housing in the new city.
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