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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1925
Page
6
In a wobbling office plot, Howard and Gregg discover a secret desk drawer holding one hundred ten dollar bills once believed stolen by Jennifer. They admit their long wrong, promote nothing, and instead offer Jennifer a ten dollar token as compensation.
Sinclair Lewis, after notable book success, toured London and gained a reputation for loquacity at numerous dinner parties with Bernard Shaw as the guest of honor. Shaw, amused, warned Lewis that he would regret not hearing him after his death.
A grocer and Mrs Tripps discuss shilling butter, noting it would be cheap at double the money. The exchange reveals boarders hardly eat any of it and hints at longstanding price comparisons.
Doris Jones works at a firm that compiles buyer lists for scam stock pitches. John Smith courts her but she resists revealing her feelings and a fear of unknown truths. When Mr. Simmons orders removal of A A Ababanel from the list Doris agrees to marry him in a bold ending.
An Ancient Mariner recalls being shipwrecked on an island inhabited by wild women who cannot speak. A seaside visitor comments on their muteness and the Mariner explains that their condition is deliberate.
A terse exchange unfolds as a merchant dismisses a candidate for lacking business knowledge while the applicant asserts his claim by revealing he is engaged to the merchant's typist. The brief vignette hints at workplace tension and personal entanglements.
The record notes 600 to 700 volcanoes worldwide with about 270 still active. Vesuvius slept for 2000 years before erupting and destroying Pompeii within hours. Erne shows activity back to 500 B C and in 1186 destroyed 15,000 people, with subsequent disasters at intervals.
The maiden assize is a modern session of the English court of assize with no prisoners. The sheriff presents the judge with a pair of white gloves to symbolize the Innocent character of the administration.
Honored Aunt Veronica Phillips of Bellevue is celebrated by Mrs Haferd and Mr and Mrs Ralph Haferd with a Sunday evening gathering. Attendees include Mrs Killips, Mrs Josephine Haferd, Jack Wagner and son Merfin, Cletus Courtad and son Pascal, Clarence Ruffing and daughter Florine, R J Logs don and sons Raymond Robert and Richard, and Clarence Gardner with children from Tiffin.
The Methodist church group met Monday after diodh with Mrs George Ash hosting. Bernice Wentling presided, Mildred Campbell read scripture, Dora Ferrel led prayer, and readings from the Mite Box were shared by Hazel Wentling and Nina Hudson. Esther Pontius and Eugenia Henry sang, refreshments served by Mildred Mann and Esther Pontius, June meeting planned at Eugenia Hear’s home.
Mr and Mrs F M McDonald and daughter Kathryn hosted Sunday dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs J J Stoll Mr and Mrs Lewis Reis and son Charles and daughter Louise and Mr Alvin Kemmerly. Afternoon visitors were Mr and Mrs Russell McEvoy and Miss Marguerite Ruffing of Marion.
Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Slotterbeck and daughter Laura and Mr and Mrs John Clark and son John Jr of Detroit. Mr and Mrs Will Slotterbeck of Newark. and Mr and Mrs Mark Mitten of east of town visiting Mr and Mrs John Slotterbeck and daughter Martha.
The Priscilla club will be entertained this afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. H. Kennerley. Needlework will be enjoyed and luncheon will be served. Invited guests include Mrs. Walter Myers of Upper Sandusky, Mrs. E. B. Kurtz, Mrs. H. R. Williams, Mrs. I. L. Culler and Miss Emma Stief.
Mr and Mrs I E Copley hosted a Sunday gathering with Rev and Mrs A G Tozer Mr and Mrs Charles Thompson and son John Mrs Cora Hart and daughters Martha Elizabeth and Catherine and Mr and Mrs Stanley Walters and daughter Bernita visiting southwest of town.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stoll hosted a Sunday gathering at their southwest town home. Their guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Loader and children, Mrs. Rev. Loader, and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Copley and children Alfred and Carol Louise.
Mrs Russell Gottfried and Mrs Alva Crizer served as hostesses for the Jennie Larmonth missionary society gathering Tuesday evening at Mrs Criger home. Officers and members listed attended and the group continued making comforts for the Oesterlein home at Springfield after the business session.
Mrs Homer Wonder will host a social gathering for the Nineteen Hundred Club on Saturday afternoon, inviting members to attend at a local venue. She will oversee arrangements and welcome guests to the event.
The glocal Evangelical Sunday school plans a social and meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Williams on Friday evening May 22. The event aims to bring together the Young Married People class for fellowship and planning.
The Queen Esther class of Lutherand Sunday School will hold a social gathering Tuesday evening May 26 at the home of Mrs H R Williams.
The Carey Times office seeks names for the Pioneer Picnic invitations. The mailing list draft is being revised on Thursday June 11. Citizens with suggestions should send them to the Times office.
The 1925 Carey High School class includes top graduates Sionon Students and Lyman Baker. Feck earned an average of 93.5 and Baker 93.1 in the high school honors list.
A class of children will receive their first holy communion on Sunday May 31 at Our Lady of Consolation Church. Have your eyes tested by Winans Jeweler and optometrist Carey.
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