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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1941
Page
2
The Carey Times under editor Eloise Thrall states it is published every Thursday and entered at Carey Ohio post office as second class mail matter. Subscription rates are in advance: one year $2.00, six months $1.00, three months 60 cents.
A satirical column by Herbert H. Miller surveys wartime ethics and public life with quips about Nazi diplomacy, prohibition, unions, Navy expansion, and a string of ironic vignettes. It mocks rumors, celebrity culture, aging, and social trends while lampooning American optimism and confusion.
Columbus May 15. The Ohio legislature approved a measure granting indefinite tenure to teachers with certificates in districts above 800 pupils after a three to nine year probationary period. In smaller districts contracts run five years with a three year minimum for veterans.
National News feature presents a verse reflecting American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Day tradition. Mothers doctors welfare workers veterans and a preacher pledge to wear and buy poppies to honor fallen soldiers and aid widows and orphans. the poem emphasizes collective duty and healing through remembrance.
Western Auto sponsors the annual Big Bass Contest open to anglers in 38 states with stores. Prizes total over 4500 dollars in tackle value per state, plus a trophy for the largest smallmouth bass. Register now with free entry blanks at any Western Auto store or associate shop.
Miss Audrey Tong, Moody Bible Institute student in Chicago, has been chosen reporter for the Island World Prayer Band by the Missionary Union executive committee. She will be a permanent member aiding deputation meetings in Chicago churches and nearby areas. Miss Tong, daughter of Mr and Mrs Willis Tong of Carey, begins her sixth term at the Institute.
Albert Tong of Tiffin reported to Seneca County Dog Warden Harvey J Ash that he was attacked and severely bitten by a dog here while making a delivery. Tong said four bites on one leg and skin torn on his right wrist. Dr C S Heimlich, county health commissioner, said rabies unlikely, dog quarantined as precaution.
Two young men were arrested by the Delaware county sheriff and fined five dollars each plus costs after reports they posed as magazine agents. Jimmy Mason alias Jimmy Vaughn, 18, from Georgia, and Elmer Ruggles, 24, of Akron, paid fines to be released. The pair claimed to be selling subscriptions for Supt Ervin F Carlisle of Delaware or Supt George Thurston of Kilbourne as cover.
The Toledo Times profiles Ethel Armes of Washington D C historian and author known for Stratford Hall and Nancy Shippen Her Journal highlighting her early start at 15 on the Washington Post and her work translating Nancy Shippen's life Her nephew Irving Claude of near Crawford and his wife Alya Laws are mentioned along with the great aunt Mrs Cainon in Toledo and Cicely Hooked staying at 1428 Potomac Drive for two weeks.
Carey music lovers greet the formation of the Tiffin Civic Music Association at Tiffin last week. The group aims to present a series of fine concerts in Tiffin during the coming winter season.
Sealed proposals for bituminous surface course on CH 22a in Ridge Township Wyandot County Ohio will be received by the Township Clerk until 7 PM EST on June 5 1941. Bids opened publicly and read aloud. Plans specifications and estimates on file with Township Clerk. A bidder's deposit of per cent of bid required. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. c L Bachman Ridge Township Clerk.
In Seneca county probate court additional inheritance taxes were set for the Ralph D Sneath estate. The new tax amount is 10,227.24 dollars, on a gross estate valued at 1,326,443.63 dollars. original tax stood at 33,270.74 dollars.
The Greyhound bus line sells the Fostoria Toledo division operating via Wayne Bradner and Pemberville to the Fremont Tifin Findlay line.
Salem social roundup shows Mrs. Jenny Meilhede of Carey visiting nephew Earl Hunter and family. Carey's Lyle Orlans visited grandparents Ambrose Orians. Elizabeth Logsdon of Findlay stayed overnight at her home here. J B Davidson and Schultz families hosted guests Sunday. Cecilia Strasser in Upper Sandusky ill. Various families shared visits across Carey and Rawson with multiple relatives noted.
Ordinance 311 establishes the grade line on West North Street starting at North Muncie with elevations 831.14 and 830.60 feet. The measure runs 223.22 feet at minus 0.242 percent to Beckwith Drive and 3.06 feet more to Beckwith’s addition at 831.80 feet. Enacted May 19, 1941. Mayor B M Bachar. Clerk Jacob Nitrauer.
Ordinance 3123 sets Beckwith Drive in Beckwith's Addition falling under Carey Village. It fixes a grade starting at West North Street with elevation 830.60 then 180 feet north at 83050, then 297 feet northeast to Brown Avenue North Muncie Streets at 830.63. Passed May 19, 1941. Mayor B M Bachar and Clerk Jacob Nitrauer attest.
Newell and Davidson families hosted dinner Sunday with sons Charles Paul and Robert. Gardner and Stombaugh families joined Mr. and Mrs. Logsdon and daughter Rosalie. Hoepf and Hoops households were visited by Fleck, Mrs. and Urban Hoepf with Louis and David, then supper at the Hoops home.
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