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Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1936

Page

3

Psi Tota Xi Sorority Beta Delta Chapter Meeting

Psi Tota Xi Sorority and Beta Delta Chapter announce a business meeting with Miss Jane Lehman serving as assistant hostess. The Quindecim Club plans a Tuesday afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs. Ralph Gallapoo at 365 West Mapleave. Various Elgin Sunday school classes will meet at homes of Welker family members and Elgin A. B. church affiliates. Scott Post No 100 G A R and the Women’s Relief Corps hold a Tuesday 1 30 pm session at the G A R headquarters in the courthouse.

Psi Tota Xi Psi Tota Xi Sorority Jane Lehman Quindecim Club Quindecim Ralph Gallapoo West Mapleave Leona Lowell Welker Elgin A. B el- Jean Wents Altha Pollard Hazel Burnett Persis L. Alspaugh David Lerosse Palmar Morris Merle Wilkins James Hughes W. D. Alspaugh Delmar Welker E. E. Welker Scott Post No Women’s Relief Corps Court House

The Silliest Way to Hurt Yourself Inside Poison Inside

A text urging against drinking poison and showing the harm of alcohol. The piece contrasts self harm from cuts and bruises with the hidden damage of poisoning, warning readers about alcohol abuse and its unseen effects.

What's Doing in Van Wert A Busy Community Bulletin

A local listing shows events at Brumback Library YWCA Marsh Foundation Senior House and Masonic club with times from 1 p.m. to evening. Clubs include Federation Farm Women Democratic Women's Rotary and Phi Delta Kappa. Easter Star and Cantons lodge activities noted.

Brumback Library Federation Farm Women’s Clubs YWCA Literary Guild Marsh Foundation Order Democratic Women’s Club C. L. Shaffer West Main St Rotary Club Canton van Wert I Lawrence Lodge Carpenters Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity

Daleth Chapter Delphian Society Meet Monday Evening

The Daleth Chapter of the Delphian Society will meet Monday at 7 30 PM at the YWCA. The lesson study will be The Preach Drama with Mrs John Roberts as leader. Also noted are a book review by Mrs Hal V Hunt and a Van Wert Chapter 48 Order Eastern Star meeting with candidate initiation at home after visiting W E Klinger family.

Daleth Chapter Delphian Daleth The Delphian Society YWCA John Roberts van Wert Order Eastern Star

St Olaf Choir Heard By Fort Wayne Residents

Hear St Olaf the Fort Wayne performance drew local listeners including Mr and Mrs F R Frederick Snyder Robert Atkins Phyllis Germann Kurn Mabel Stetler and Esther Shilts. Wenenah Council Degree of Pocahontas meets Tuesday night at 8 with social hour after. John L Painter named Glee Club president. Mrs George Cartwright and Gloria June visit Fort Wayne relatives. Mrs Cleo G Long of Convoy travels to Los Angeles with Mr and Mrs E C Marshall returning home with Ira Marshall.

St. Olaf’s Choir Fort Wayne F. R. Frederick Snyder Robert Atkins Phyllis Germann Kurn Mabel Stetler Esther Shilts Wenenah Council Pocahontas George Cartwright Gloria June H. G. Lahrman Pratt Street Cleo G. Long Convoy Los Angeles Calif E. C. Marshall Mr. Marshall Ira Marshall

Informal Study Club Meeting at Ora Brown's Home

The Informal Study club gathers at Ora Brown’s residence on South Washington Street Wednesday evening to discuss topics and hear Mrs. Clair L. Crooks review Vein of Iron by Ellen Glasgow. Mrs. W. G. Bair departs for Baltimore to visit her brother in law and sister Dr and Mrs E B Dibbel.

Ora Brown South Washington Street Clair L. Crooks Ellen Glasgow W. G. Bair South Wasington Street Baltimore, Md E. B. Dibbel

Court House Common Pleas Court Sheriff Sells City Property

The Van Wert Federal Savings and Loan association purchased property at 736 Leeson Ave. through a foreclosure suit brought by Van Wert Building and Savings Company against Cecil Stetier.

Common Pleas Court van Wert Federal Savings and Loan Association Leeson Ave Osing van Wert Building and Savings Company Cecil Stetier

Property transfers in Van Wert between residents and schools

Recorder's Office records show W. L. Albright transferring lot 2060 to Viola Walling for $1. Grace M. Smith assigns part of subdivision 137 to the Board of Education in Van Wert for $1. Howard E. and May E. Smith sell lot 2538 to Russell L. Moorman for $1 in Van Wert.

W. L. Albright Viola Walling van Wert Grace M. Smith Board of Education Howard E May E. Smith Russell L. Moorman

Mrs Clifton Weaver Confined By Illness At Home

Mrs Clifton Weaver of Kear Road is confined to her home due to illness.

Clifton Weaver Kear Road

Pleasant Grange No 399 Plans April 22 Meeting

Pleasant Grange No 399 will meet on Wednesday April 22 with a varied program. Members will exchange burs or serd words, and the agenda includes songs readings and recitations by Mrs Join Schaffner Mrs Dale Ackom and Mrs Erma Nihiser.

Pleasant Grange Join’ ‘Schaffner Dale Ackom Erma Nihiser Junior. Schaffner

Road to Riches in the Far North Urged

Ambitious plans favor a northern route attracting Angeles financial interests. Proponents say the path would extend to the Orient’s great cities via the Straits and beyond.

Angeles Straits Orient

Sugar Beet Touted as Soil Saving Crop in Farm Paper

J Arthur Brock of the Farmers and Manufacturers Beet Sugar Association argues sugar beet is a soil conserving crop. He notes European agriculture recognizes its value and US experience shows one hoed root crop in four years boosts cereal yields, while beets are not a soil depleter.

J. Arthur Brock Farmers and Manufacturers Beet Sugar Association Brock United States

Defiance Talent Show Awards Three Local Winners

In Defiance last night at the Valentine Theatre three local performers earned prizes from a 17-entrant competition. Nathan Bailey a colored performer took second with a tap dance act, Arnold Seldon a colored performer won first with a vocal act, and Miss Marjorie Black won third with a tap dance routine.

van Wert Valentine Theatre Defiance Marjorie Black Nathan Bailey Arnold Seldon

Tim es Want Ads Offer Quick, Affordable Results

The Times promotes its want ads as inexpensive and fast ways to reach buyers. Readers are urged to use want ads for quick responses and broad local exposure.

Paul Jones Wins Acclaim as Bluffton Choir Tenor

Paul Jones of Venedocia earned wide acclaim as first tenor with Bluffton College a capella choir after a tour of Ohio Pennsylvania Maryland New York and eastern Canada. The group performed on radio and at Radio City New York and will appear in northwestern Ohio cities in the coming weeks.

Bluffton, O Paul Jones Venedocia Bluffton College

Two Men Fined by Mayor Today

Martin Kinsella of Van Wert was jailed for drunken and disorderly conduct after two fines by Mayor John H. Morrison. He paid $5 on the first charge and $10 on the second, then was released. Embry Orr of Paducah, Kentucky, is fined $5 plus costs for drunkenness and ordered to leave the city. Both pleaded guilty.

Martin Kinsella van Wert John H. Morrison Kinsella Morrison Embry Orr Paducah

Hi Y Conference Sets Northwestern District Record

Twenty four delegates accompanied by Mr. Mason of the High School faculty and H V Hunt of the YMCA staff returned from the Hi Y conference in Celina yesterday. The event was pronounced the finest the northwestern district has ever held.

Mr. Mason H. V. Hunt YMCA Celina

Socko and Comedy Boxing Benefit at Lincoln Scheel Auditorian

A benefit night titled Socko and Comedy Boxing is set for April 20 at 8 PM in Lincoln Scheel Auditorian featuring the W. High Scheel Band. Admission prices include ringside 40 cents and general 10 or 25 cents. Water rent payment deadline looming with penalties to follow. Stop the slaughter drive by Van Wert Water Works urging caution and care.

SOCKO Lincoln Scheel Auditorian High Scheel Band van Wert Water Works

Judge Walters to Address Rotary Meeting at YWCA

Judge Sumner E. Walters will address Rotary members Monday noon at the YWCA. Several club members plan to go to Canton for the district conference. May Day breakfast by Y W F M 8 at Lincoln School Auditorium on April 20 at 8. Admission 40c ring side, 10c general, 25c.

Sumner E. Walters Rotary Club YWCA Canton

Pageant Sunday at Hoaglin Jackson School

The pageant Our Christ Liv eth will be presented at Hoaglin Jackson school Sunday night at 8 o clock. There is no admission and the public is invited.

Our Christ Hoaglin- Jackson School

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