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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1934
Page
2
The article notes Hawaii has repeatedly introduced statehood bills in Congress, but action remains scarce. It cites low prospects due to distance from the mainland, alien population, and powerful sugar, pineapple, and steamship interests opposed to local control.
The piece contrasts railroads’ long history of regulation with the rise of the Zephyr and automotive influence. It argues that prior decades lacked forward investment in equipment and highlights a late shift toward innovation, decades after heavy regulation began.
Senator Norris of Nebraska wins Roosevelt signed legislation establishing a national inquiry into electric light and power rates. The thorough study will cover residential rural commercial and industrial electricity costs plus capital structures and rate policies of private and municipal plants. A western paper notes a radio announcer struck by lightning and speechless. the piece urges committees on leisure to consider such incidents.
The piece notes the arrival of a simple picnic season freeing people from fuss and long drives to sit cross legged on the ground among ants to enjoy meals likely better at home.
A collage of quips and anecdotes notes social whimsy and political notes. It mentions lifting a ham sandwich ban in Zion City tied to William Glenn Voliva, jokes about Insull, Midwestern utilities, liquor, and public figures, plus rural boredom, crime, and culture in the era.
A Frenchman notes that exposing the back to severe tanning is unwise in both summer and winter. The reminiscence recalls trying to persuade a father that such exposure was risky, but he would not listen.
The state board approves a corn yield of 35.8 bushels per acre for 1,100 Wyandot farms under corn hog contracts. Payments total about 84,460 dollars with two installments. hog payments split into three, pending county hog quotas set in Columbus. Meetings in townships will seek second signatures as contracts move forward.
A fire at the Sycamore mill was contained Monday afternoon around 130. Edgar Wolford discovered the blaze in the elevator head and aided by Ed Wynn Shaffer and the fire department the team using chemical apparatus fought dense smoke and heat. Damage was limited to about 300 with fire origin under investigation, possible belt issue.
Hot dry May brings serious chinch bug damage expected in Ohio and western states. Illinois farmer reports looming battle as early damage appears in spring barley fields. T H Parks asks reports to county agents to warn farmers. First damage seen in spring sown barley with activity in June.
K H James Elza Howard James 61 farmer died at his Vanlue home at 10 am Sunday after a six month illness from leukemia. Funeral at 3 pm Monday from the residence. Body to Charleston Illinois for interment. Born June 9 1872 in Wolf County Kentucky. Came to Hancock County Sept 8 1923. Married Jan 7 1904 Estella O Hair survived by Elwood at home and Ollie C James of Biglick township. Member Church of Christ.
Relief Director L. 8. Hale says county garden work among relief families is progressing. Families must garden enough to meet needs. Plans propose supplying each relief family with a cow, hogs and chickens through federal grant to enable self support. Presently 259 relief and 39 single persons. number may drop before winter.
The listing notes Our Lady of Consolation church with Rev. Father Paul Vollrath as pastor and Rev. Edwin Borntraeger as assistant. Masses are Sunday at 7 30 and 10 00 a m with rosary and benediction Sunday evening at 7 30.
Rev. Paul R. Clouser presides with Sunday school at 9 15 a m and graded classes for children and adults. Service at 10 30 a m with sermon by the pastor. Luther League at 7 p m. Evening service canceled for Methodist church program with the Heidelberg Chorus. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m and Saturday choir rehearsal at 8 p m.
Sunday School 9 30 a m Wesley Phillips superintendent Morning Worship 10 45 a m topic Pentecost Evening service 7 00 p m led by Lawrence Sammet subject Little Foxes Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 00 p m Official board meeting Friday 8 00 p m Sunday school board meeting 8 45 a m preaching 9 15 a m Sunday School 10 15 a m superintendent Harold Lee Prayer meeting Thursday 8 00 p m
The notice invites Sunday events: Class Assembly at 9 30 a m General Assembly at 10 15 a m and Morning Worship at 10 35 with a sermon by the pastor. A Girls Glee Club concert by Heidelberg College from Tiffin is scheduled for 8 00 p m presented by the Epworth League.
Reid Morehart and Miss Martha Hetzel wed Friday May 11 in Greenup. The groom is son of Mrs Oscar Wentling and the bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Hetzel, all from east of Crawford. The Want Column. It pays.
Sealed proposals by the Village of Carey Ohio Board of Public Affairs will open June 11 1934 for deep well turbine pumps pump houses pipelines drains and related equipment. Plans cost $10 and deposits refundable $5 if documents returned. bids require a 5 percent certified check and contract guarantee.
The Mt Blanchard high school 1984 graduating class includes Aboge Y Gradua te and many peers such as Evelyn Baker Herbh Bush Grant Borkosky Evelyn Bow sman Dale Bushong Cloyce Deter Foster Hidler Mary Gill Ruth Hiskie Frankie Houck Milon Howard Lo Tain Leichty Mabel Patterson War tha Peyer Mary Kathryn Romick Catherine Russell Evelyn Russell Rodney Sampson Thelma Smith Kenneth Thomas and Charles Wise.
The Mor row county democratic executive committee endorsed Congressman Brooks Fletcher for the Democratic nomination for governor in a communication Friday from committee officers.
William J. Hunter of Carey Ohio appointed administrator of the estate of David B. Straub deceased of Carey Wyandot County Ohio. Dated May 18 1934. Judge Russell H Kear Court of Common Pleas Probate Division Wyandot County Ohio.
Court of Common Pleas Probate Division Wyandot County Ohio orders an administrator sale. H G Chambers as administrator of the Charles M Steen estate acts as plaintiff and sale initiator.
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