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Newspaper

Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1936

Page

2

Easter Wedding Ties and Family Gatherings In Wren

Mrs Emma Schaadt of Wren visited Ed Schaadt and family over the week end. Mr and Mrs Richard Merkle and Mr and Mrs Oscar Germann and family were guests Sunday. Miss Wanda Springer and Glenn Sheets wed at Van Wert Sunday evening, drawing relatives from Wren. Families including Kiracofes Feigleys Bowens Handwerks attended the Easter dinner and church events.

Emma_ Schaadt Wren Ed Schaadt Richard Merkle Oscar Germann Gottlieb Kirchenbauer Edit Giessler Wanda Springer Glenn Sheets van Wert Clark Cully Mildred Robert N. I. Kiracofe Orlando Feigley Harry Bowen Ben Handwerk Alfred Handwerk C. L. Burcaw Harvey Shook Hugh Himes Union City Ind Lena Harter Dale Gene Mendon Paul Evans Richard Erma Nihiser Carl Rhoades Janet Lena Rev Weyer Vari Vase Pridesee Tee Mrs Shook Lawrence Wnihiser Wilmer Fackler Madaleneaa Bernice Gertrude Walls Ters Lois Alice Joan Lawrence Nihiser

Easter social life fills weekend with family visits

Local notes show Mr. and Mrs. Merkle hosting relatives while Mildred Cully recovers from flu. Visits span Bowling Green to Van Wert with baptisms, Easter sermons, and choir numbers. Parents, siblings, and friends share weekends and church activities across multiple towns.

Local families host weekend gatherings in Indiana and Fort Wayne

Mr and Mrs Alvin Ireland and several families visited Mrs Henry Smitley. Forest Roop left for CCC camp. Clark family and Wilcox joined Duniton family Sunday. Peter Fair and son Bobby from Middle Point visited. Mrs Gamble and siblings called. Harold Smitley and Marion Indiana visitors returned with Dickey. Smitley transfer to Marion Kroger manager noted. Slattery family from Fort Wayne visited Mrs Fair and family.

Alvin ‘Ireland Ray West Gerald West Robert Smitley Henry Smitley Forest Roop Charles Clark Sara Carolyn Josephine John Wm. Wilcox Clay Duniton Peter Fair Bobby Middle Point Virgil Gamble Harold Smitley Marion Ind

Easter service draws large crowd at North Union Church

An early Easter morning service at North Union Church drew many attendees. A festive program pleased worshippers with several guests including A A Giffin. Various local residents were mentioned visiting relatives and neighbors while some familial illness was noted as flu.

Beattys Visit Perhamus Family Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Owen Beatty and daughters from near Dixon spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs John Perhamus and family.

Owen Beatty Near Dixon John Perhamus

Marsh Road Visit by Mr and Mrs Davis of Lima

Mr and Mrs Davis of Lima visit Marsh Road, sharing a brief social stop and meeting local residents. The segment notes their arrival and cordial exchanges during the day.

Marsh Road Mrs. Davis of Lima

All Bran and Diet Claims Discussed

The article discusses how diet affects ang eal health and criticizes reliance on fruit for cures. It mentions Kellogg's All Bran as a vitamin enriched food and notes tables of daily requirements. It urges consulting a physician for cure claims and cautions against overstated efficacy.

Easter Week Socials and Farm Work Noted

Mise Carol Gardner and Esther Swales visited Mr and Mrs Lewis Gardner during the week. Caroline Bashore and family and Lew Ghaw and sons spent Easter with the Gardner couple. Elwyn Long helped West Long with oats sewing. Elmer Bashore visited Bert Medford on Sunday. Ernest Perhamus returned to Bowling Green Monday evening to his parents. Harold Lang of Jackson and his wife were visiting the Lang household this morning.

Mise Carol Gardner Esther Swales Ington College Lewis Gardner Caroline Bashore Lew Ghaw Elwyn Long West Long Elmer Bashore Bert Medford Ernest Perhamus Bowling Green Afm Sohn 'Perhamus and Harold Lang Jackson, Co Morning

Local Family News Highlights Easter Visits and Daily Activities

Mr and Mrs Joe Mosier spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Mosier as Mrs Mosier rests. Several families including the McGowens Rocaner and Roy McGowen visited East Liberty relatives. John Deere tractor purchases noted. Oren Klinger aids Bill Evans and Tom McGahon assists Joe McGahn with spring work. Easter greetings circulate among Virginias Hoover Ferne and Van Wert connections.

Joe Mosier Kenneth ‘Mosier Mosier Lloyd McGowen Harold Rocaner Roy McGowen Marvin McGowen East Liberty Ray Baer John Deere Nolane Edwin Oren Klinger Bill Evans Tom McGahn Joe McGahn Rhea Ault Earl Lockhart Dale Albert Custer van Wert Christ Gephart Bill Gephart BA Meisch Glhoones Decatur John Binting

Local Families Attend Easter Gathering and Visits

Mr and Mrs Orley Brugh and guests spent Sunday with Br J M Dull and family. Jeff Meyers and Michigan relatives visited relatives here. Sick list includes Mrs Wafen Siawan and Mrs Linnie Hey. Greenbrier Ladies Aid met with Mrs Charles Hoverman. Beth El S B class hosted Jesse McCrory for a pot luck supper. Easter visitors included Mr and Mrs C D Ault and daughters and Mr and Mrs Albert.

Orley Brugh Lions Judson and Passwater Albert Haines J. M. Dull Ferne Hoover Jeff Meyers Michigan Wafen Siaw Lennie Hey Ladies Aid of Greenbrier Charles Hoverman Bethel S Jesse McCrory C. D. Ault Albert

Local Visit Highlights Easter Holiday

Mrs Glen Baer and daughter Ann Katherine visited her parents Mr and Mrs George Upp in Hoaglin township on Sunday. Miss Grace Erma Showalter spent Easter vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Earl Showalter.

Glen Baer Ana Ann Katherine

Union Senior Class Presents Scare Crow Creeps

Fragmentary report notes Union senior class to present Scare Crow Creeps on Prides WAGE with a date around April 24. Nearby social mentions include Mr and Mrs Floyd Barcus hosting and Mrs Mary Pierce of Van Wert visiting relatives.

Earl Fiock Floyd Barcus Union Sam Arthur Conley Eee le Wert Mary Pierce van Wert Prsa

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