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Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1936

Page

3

Anthony Wayne PTA meets with hobby and reading talks

The Anthony Wayne PTA will meet Tuesday at 7 30 PM at the school. Nominating committee to be elected and two discussions on Hobbies and Outside Reading led by Dr Jarvis and Miss Grace Hall. A Red Grass and Knight of Malta degree conferment is planned that evening.

Anthory Wayne Pta Parent-Teacher Association Anthony Wayne School Jarvis Grace Hall Knight of Malta van Wert Lodge F A. M

What’s Doing in Van Wert

Local notices list meetings and activities including Canton Van Wert I. C. OF lodge and Lawrence lodge in the evening, Carpenters Local, Phi Delta Kappa, Daleth Chapter Delphian at 7 50 p.m. YWCA, Monday Night Card Club, and Mrs Harold Hoover of Pleasant Street.

Canton van Wert I. C. OF Lawrence Lodge Carpenters Local Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity Daleth Chapter Delphian YWCA Harold Hoover Pleasant St

Community events listed for Moose Band Mothers and more

Various groups schedule evening meetings at Lincoln school Pai Yota Xi sorority and Iota Sigma Gamma at YMCA. Miss Gertrude Bowers and Scott Post G. A. R. host events at South Ave and G. A. R. headquarters. Other clubs meet at 7:30 p.m. including Anthony Wayne P. T. A. and Women’s Benefit Association.

Loyal Order Moose Lincoln School Pai Yota Xi Gertrude Bowers South Ave Pocahontas Scott Post Women’s Relief Corps PF. O. E Iota Sigma Gamma YMCA Women's Benefit Association Anthony Wayne

Mrs Earl Johnson Announces Marguerite John son and Dr Trapp Marriage

Mrs Earl Johnson of West Main announces the marriage of her daughter Marguerite John son to Dr W C Trapp. The Trapps reside at home on Daniel Street.

Earl Johnson West Main Street Marguerite Johnson W. C. Trapp Mrs. Arthur Tabor Don Cramer West Maple Avenue

Local club and church notices and social gatherings

The snippet lists multiple social items including the F. O. E. Ladies drill team gathering at the lodge hall at 5 30 PM, a regular club meeting Tuesday at 8 PM, and requests to bring gift packages. It notes many residents visiting relatives, plus Philathea class meeting at 902 West Main with sewing for the hostesses.

CIA Lodge M. E. Church Russell Pierson West Main St

Local Social and Visit Highlights Across Communities

East Raymond hosts Frucheys and relatives from Columbus Grove Pandora and Deshler while Christchurch Work and Win class plans a meeting at Miss DeCamp’s home. Numerous visits stretch from Washington to Fort Wayne with family roots in Geneva Eaton Lima and Rockford plus Beta Delta sorority talk by Mrs Antrim.

Harold Fruchey East Raymond Street Homer Fruchey Columbus Grove William Gretz Pandora Virgil Overly Deshler U. B Christchurch Helen DeCamp E. Hidy Washington, D. H E. J. Antrim Beta Delta Chapter Psi Iota Xi Sorority Gertrude Bower South Avenue

Christian Science Lecture Tonight in Memorial Hall Ohio

Chicago judge Samuel W. Greene will deliver a Christian Science lecture in Memorial Hall Lima Ohio on Monday evening April 28 at 8 o’clock.

Samuel W. Greene Chicago, Ill Memorial Hall Lama Ohio

Correction on Baptismal Notice in Venedocia

An obituary style correction states that the infant presented at Easter is for Mr. and Mrs. Asa Prish ey, not Mr. and Mrs. Russell Pierson. The typo misnamed the Piersons as the infant’s parents in the Easter service notice.

Russell Pierson Bronwyn Jones Asa. Prishey Pierson

Hospital admits Donnie Shriver and John Hamilton

Donnie Shriver of North Market Street was admitted as a patient Saturday. John Hamilton of Middle Point was admitted as a patient Saturday evening. Commercial notices advertise curtains, bargains, and the Roast Prime Rib of Beef at Duke's Cafe served noon and evening.

Donnie Shriver North Market Street John Hamilton Middle Point

Boy Maurice Eugene Born At 1120 East Crawford

Baby boy Maurice Eugene born this morning to Mr and Mrs John Wesley Dempsey at their home 1120 East Crawford Street Van Wert county reports total births since January 1, 1988 are 36 boys and 16 girls 17.

Maurice Eugene John Wesley Dempsey East Crawford Street van Wert County The Times

Who's Sick Hartman and Hines Reported Illnesses

Mrs. A. A. Hartman is confined to her home at 415 South Race Street due to sickness. Mrs. Frank H. Hines of East Crawford Street has been ill with pneumonia since Saturday and is reported improved today.

Joe Osborn West Main Street Wheeling W. Va W. H. Osborn Dorothy Ellsworth Osborn Donald Terry Edith Terry Princess Terry New York A. A. Hartman South Race Street Frank H. Hines East Crawford Street

Purmort and Hunt Questions Mexican Bull Fights

CG A L Purmort and H K Hunt told Rotary Club members at the YWCA that Mexican bull fights are unsportsmanlike and uninteresting. Purmort described his winter visit to Mexico and noted its pyramids and other sights as civilization’s possible seat.

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Spring tonic time fancy Stoops Pride juice sale

Street ad copy notes Stoopes Pride Temate Juice at 10 cents per can with no substitutes. Mentions Stoopes Pride fancy Gelden Bantam and Country Gentleman corn in 1 cent cans at grocers.

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Confession Reported in Wendel Kidnap Case

New York District Attorney F X Geoghan seeks immediate indictment of Martin Schlossman 30 a confessed participant in the Wendel kidnapping case He says the confession signed at 10 last night confirms Wendel being hustled into a car Feb 14 and held for 10 days in a Brooklyn house before signing a false confession alleging kidnapping and murder of Charles A Lindbergh Jr

New York F. X. Geoghan Kings County Martin Schlossman Paul H. Wendel Lindbergh Schlossman Geoghan Wendel Brooklyn Charlies A. Lindper§h,Jr

Church to build tabernacle using old gold

Cal born Penta coastal church seeks funds by asking district to donate rings or watch charms and any gold to finance a new tabernacle. Santa Cruz report notes Edward Slaven on his sixth birthday hosts a whooping cough party for neighborhood children. 27x52 Axminster Rug sale advertised by Bennewits Co.

Hollister Cal Santa Cruz Cal Edward Slaven Neighrhood

Sheriff Sale Yields Modest Sums in Wiltshire Auction

A Wiltshire sheriff sale closed a money action by the superintendent of banks against J C Adams. The 1930 Chrysler sedan appraised at 250 dollars sold for 50. A house trailer bought for 85. F Batley. 10 Wiltshire Lumber shares valued at 500 traded for 333 34. Divorce granted to Alfred Baker of Convoy from Pauline Baker of Payne by Judge Walters.

Common Pleas Court Wiltshire J. C. Adams R. B. Stevens C. W. Kent F. Batley Wiltshire Lumber Company Robert P. Hill Umner E. Walters Alfred Baker Convoy Pauline Baker Payne

Executrix Named in York Township Estate

Executrix Sarah Lovina Anderson of York township named for the estate of John W. Anderson. A schedule of debts filed today in the estate of John F. Friesner of Van Wert. Time of hearing set for May 16. Marriage license issued to Ralph W. Klinker and Lena Louise Strunkenburg.

Sarah Lovina Anderson York Tp John W. Anderson John F. Friesner van Wert Ralph W. Klinker Monroeville Ind Lena Louise Strunkenburg Convoy

Real Estate Transfers Include 85 Acres in Ridge Township

Lydia Siemen and others transfer 85 acres in section 14 Ridge township to Rus sel E. and Eva M. Zinn for $1. J Yarger conveys lot 463 in Ohio City to Orie W. and Lu Cinda Ellinger for $15. J L McDaniel quit claims parts of lots 2174 and 2175 in Van Wert to Cora McDaniel for $1. A group including Herman C Giessler and others convey 40 acres in Harrison township section 33 and 20 acres in Wiltshire township section 4 to Lloyd E Callow for $1.

Lydia Siemen Russel E Eva M. Zinn Ridge Township Cc. J. Yarger Orie W Lu Cinda J. Ellinger Ohio City J. L. McDaniel Cora McDaniel van Wert Herman C Bertha Giessler Elva L Albert

Roosevelt Mentor Louis Howe Dies at White House

The flag at half mast marked the death of Louis McHenry Howe, Roosevelt’s longtime adviser and chief political mentor. Howe died quietly in a naval hospital and a White House funeral was planned for 4 p.m. the next day in the East Room, with his son Hartley arriving from Pall River, Massachusetts to confer with the president on funeral plans.

Washington White House Louis McHenry Howe Franklin D. Roosevelt Frank Lin Naval Hartley Pall River Mass Roosevelt

Times Classified Ad Boosts Quick Cell Selling

Classifieds push faster sales with concise ads. Sellers use brief listings to attract buyers, emphasize price and key details, and reach local customers quickly through the newspaper's ads section.

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