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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1956
Page
5
Village Manager J. R. Castner reports the electric department supplied power to 1045 residential customers as of January 1, 1956, an increase of 177 since January 1, 1950 when 868 customers were served.
The Village of Carey Ohio invites bids to lease a 1956 automobile on a yearly basis for a monthly fee until 10 am June 8 1956 at the Village Clerk’s office. The car must be 2 door heater turn signals oil filter undercoat outside mirror and other specs with insurance by the village and title returned at lease end.
The 33rd annual Salem High School commencement was held last Thursday in the auditorium. Dr. Darrell Linder delivered the address. Rev. Bonaventure Crowley offered invocation and benediction. Graduates include Mark Davidson Georgianna Gatchell Robert Gatchell Kenneth Gottfried Jerry Katg Roy Loudenstnger Sandra Morrison Basil Moses Genevieve Nachbar Wilbie Rowe Carl Tiell Nancy Traxler Earl Weaver and Rose Ann Weaver.
Ohio Wyandot County Court of Common Pleas Probate Division notifies executor administrator and Ohio residents that an inventory and appraisement of the Harry Keckler estate has been filed. Hearing set for June 18, 1956 at 10 a.m. with exceptions due five days prior. Judge Russell H. Kear signs the notice.
Miss Joan Cole longtime director of religious education at Westwood Methodist Church Cincinnati since 1952 will resign July 1 to pursue a master's degree in religious counseling at Ball State Teacher College Muncie Ind She will also be the first director of Brady Hall a new women's residence hall Her work includes directing Angelus and Youth Choirs launching leadership training and starting mission adventure trips She plans to remain in the area briefly after July 1 and her successor Miss Eileen Baumeister was named with photos in the Cincinnati paper
Dr. G. Ross of Capital College delivered the commencement address May 21 for the 49th annual Wharton High School exercises. Eighteen seniors earned diplomas with two graduates named for distinction. Others listed include George Musgrave, Lewis Walton and Martha Walter among the class. The McAllisters hosted a Sheriff’s Association dinner at the Elks Lodge with 41 attendees from multiple counties.
The Church of God formerly meeting at 377 Frederick Street now holds services at Waterworks Park with Rev. Bob Pauline as pastor. Rev. Carlos Dyer of Vanlue conducts services at Frederick Street with Sam Stone assisting. services are 730 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Sunday school at 10 a.m. All are welcome to attend.
A historical catalog item lists substances including acids antifreeze mercury compounds camphor carbon monoxide chlorine bleach disinfectants poisons arsenic sodium fluoride phosphorus strychnine iodine tincture lye mushrooms oil of wintergreen lead paint fluorescent tube powder rubbing alcohol turpentine washing soda barbiturates belladonna bromides and codeine with various quantities noted next to each. The entry appears as an inventory fragment enumerating chemicals and related dangerous items.
Funeral services for Mrs. Christine M. Hoffbauer Lamberjack 76 of Fostoria were held at St. Wendelin Catholic Church. She died May 23 1956 in Fostoria City Hospital after two years illness and three months bedfast with a heart condition. She was born June 24 1879 in Alvada and married Frank Lamberjack in 1904. survived by two sons two daughters three sisters one brother 17 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Twenty four Ohio sewing champions will be named in district eliminations held in August. Two girls from each of 12 districts advance to the state finals on August 24 at the Ohio State Fairgrounds. Districts include Wyandot, Lucas, Ottawa, Wood, Sandusky, Hancock, Seneca and Crawford counties. The national wool sewing contest, now in its 10th year, awards over 40 000 dollars in prizes plus valuable state awards.
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