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Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1936

Page

6

Aerial Pollen Study Tracks Hay Fever Air Routes

In San Francisco and California, researchers from the University of California and Hills College use airplanes to measure grass pollen up to the Farallone Islands. The study shows pollen levels at various altitudes and suggests coastal air currents keep many cities largely pollen free.

San Francisco University of California and Hills College Farallone Islands Fresno Fortuna California

Times Want-Ads Promote Odd Furniture Sales

The Times announces its want ads offering to sell unusual furniture items for readers seeking quick disposal or bargain buys. No specifics provided beyond the general service.

Schmeling versus Louis at Yankee Stadium eyed by promoters

Berlin promoter Paul Damski doubts Schmeling will last a round with Joe Louis in June at Yankee Stadium. Analysts and Hearst newspapers expect a $1.6 million gate and 30 rows of ringside seats. McCarney predicts Schmeling will start fast and Louis must be aggressive to win.

York Paul Damski Berlin Max Schmeling Joe Louis Yankee Stadium Schmeling Michael Strauss Jacobs Hearst Prise Fight Department Uhlan Steve Hamas Philadelphia Paulino Vusecedun Barcelona Ane Brond Walter Neusel Hamas Bamburg William Leo McCarney Louis McCarney Maxie Joe Jacobse Frank“gchmeling Max Germen McArney Joe Hure

Many Novel Kites Shown at Convoy Kite Contest

A Convoy kite contest displayed many new and efficient kites judged by Rev. George Hughes Rev. T. Laughner and Wilbur McIntire. Loren L North announced winners: for ages 12 to 15 best construction James Hanley first Robert Glancy second Wilbur Wolfcale third. best flying James Hanley first Robert Glancy second Billie Mollenkopf third. For under 12 best construction Billy North first best flying Billy North first Donald Densel second Paul Gorrel third.

Convoy George Hughes T. P. Laughner Wilbur McIntire Loren L North James Hanley Robert Glancy Wilbur Wolfcale Billie Mollenkopf Billy North Donald Densel Paul Gorrel

Grant retains singles crown at River Oaks tennis event

Bryan Bitsy Grant Jr. of Atlanta defeated Wilmer Allison, Davis Cup captain, 6 1 4 6 6 4 6 0 to retain his River Oaks singles title in Houston.

Houston Tex Bryan (Bitsy) Grant Jr Atlanta Wilmer Allison

Ohio State Varsity Beats Reserves 19 to 0 in Spring Scrimmage

In Columbus Ohio State's spring practice produced a 19 to 0 victory by the varsity over the reserves. Johnny Bettridge scored two touchdowns and Nick Nardi added one. Bob Ross kicked the extra point after the third score. In Cleveland Notre Dame’s Frank Gaul was named assistant coach at John Carroll University. He will graduate in June.

Columbus Ohio State Johnny Bettridge Sandusky Nick Nardi Cleveland Bob Ross Troy Cleveland, CO Frank Gaul Notre Dame John Carroll University Gaul Tom Conley Sumner E. Walters van Wert John Scott Wibright Ohio Dwight Kreachbaum South Market St Marsh Foundation Kreachbaum Gilbert Taylor Ohio City Thane M. Spahr Taylor Walters

Commodity Prices and Feedstuffs in Corrected Daily Markets

The corrected daily market lists eggs and poultry items with quantities for heavy fowls Leghorn and Rock breeds, plus various corn moisture grades, oats, wheat, soybeans, clover seed, and alfalfa hay cuts. It itemizes No 1 Timothy and Clover seed and straw prices, reflecting agricultural supplies and feed costs.

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Radio Schedule Fragments and Advertisements from Times

Partial broadcasting log lists program times and shows on WLW WJR and WIR with names such as Boake Carter and Ed Wynn. Includes a promotional line urging readers to sell faster with a Times Classified Act.

The Johnsons Kate Smith WJR Ed Wynn Bing Wlw Wir

Wheat futures rise on Liverpool demand and drought impact

Chicago grain notes show wheat futures firming after a higher Liverpool market and ongoing drought in the southwest. Wheat rose up to half a cent, corn up to a cent and rye modestly higher.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Liverpool Southwest The Stars

Cleveland Produce Prices Spark Market Firm Readout

Cleveland reports a firm produce market with butter extras at 35 cents and standards at 35 cents. Eggs rise to 18 1/4 cents for extra firsts with current at 17 1/4 cents. Live poultry markets hold firm with heavy hens 5 pounds and up at 24 cents per pound.

Cleveland Market Copied Cattle Hogs Sheep Report

Cattle 250 head active and steady with choice steers over 1100 pounds at 94 10. Calves 600 head fairly active and steady with choice to prime at 104 11. Sheep and lambs 1500 head active and strong with clipped lambs at 8 8 75. Hogs 1200 head active and 50 lower with various weights trading 104 11 to 11 10 for 220 250 pounds and 160 220 pounds 11 10. Yorkers 160 180 pounds 11 10. 130 160 pounds 11. pigs 100 130 pounds 10 75. roughs 8 25 8 75 and stags 7 7 50.

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Hawaii Offers Tree Melon as Morning Dish

The Hawaii papaya or tree melon could replace grapefruit as the national breakfast fruit if island experiments succeed. The U S Department of Agriculture and Hawaiian authorities fight the fruit fly with parasitic insects, pre harvest treatments, and processing for export.

Hawaii San Francisco U. S. Department of Agriculture Island United States

Baseball Notes from Yesterday's Exhibition Results

Summary of yesterday's exhibition games shows multiple teams posting wins including Boston A 11 over Chattanooga 3 and Chicago A 8 over Pittsburgh 6. Notable scores include Chicago N 13 over Birmingham 2 and New York A 11 over Knoxville 6.

Boston Chattanooga Chicago Pittsburgh Birmingham New York Knoxville Cleveland St. Louis Nashville Dallas Philadelphia Atlanta

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