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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1936
Page
5
Classified rates shown in cryptic line with 280 three times Soc and 11 a.m. deadline. Mentions public notices by county and a display item The World's Refrigerator Cat appears with unclear attribution and dates.
In Point Barrow Alaska explorers report solid crude oil laid in blocks on the ground that burn readily. Eskimos use this solid oil in stoves replacing seal and whale oil lamps and it is already adopted in several government schools in the region.
Charles Kenyon, 68, of Massachusetts, ends a four decade career as a letter carrier. He estimates he walked about 130000 miles and delivered 8000000 pieces of mail on the same route over 40 years.
Salem Oregon state highway commission adopts plan to beautify remote deserts by constructing artificial roadside oases of green clumps in sagebrush areas. The program aims to improve roadsides and enhance traveler experience across eastern Oregon.
Walter L Townsend Hollywood hotel porter says he was an OARP incorporator only to satisfy state law requirements. He asserts his brother founded the movement and his name was used to meet legal criteria, not for personal involvement.
The Children’s Specialty Shop offers girls coats up to 12 years and boys coats up to 6 years. East Erie Gifts for the Kiddles advertises a free kite with each purchase while supplies last. Read the Times want-ads.
Passenger timetable shows daily departures from North at 10 27 a m and 3 p m arriving back at 2 30 p m and 6 22 p m. The westbound service appears to run with specific morning and afternoon slots across the day.
A Gypsy Festival event is planned in the auditorium on Tuesday April 14 at 7 30. Admission is 100 cents.
Toby Ryan, a WD model, begins a commercial campaign for Hillyer Soap Company after meeting Harriet Holm and Clyde Sabin. She navigates late calls from Tim Jamieson, a meeting with Maurine Ball about Bergman’s theft, and a shift to modeling in New York while coping with personal tensions and job offers.
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