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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1936
Page
3
In the Times a new serial titled Folly and Fare well opens with the story of Dix Carter returning to the woman who had sent him away as she says yes to his proposal. The tale promises a dramatic reunion and evolving romance.
Entertain at luncheon Marguerite Thurman Hasel Douglas and Mary Spayd teachers of first second and third grades of Anthony Wayne were hostesses at a pretty luncheon given Monday noon in honor of the other members of the school faculty who had been in charge of the operetta The Piper given last Friday were in orchid and with Imenesis Club Mrs D B Fawcett will be hostess to the members of the Imenésis club Thursday afternoon at her home on North Jefferson street. Circle number 6 of 81 Marks Lutheran church will meet Wednesday afternoon promptly at 2 o'clock with Mrs M L Landis 1064 West Main street. A card party will be enjoyed Thursday evening starting at 7 45 at the St Marys Hall. The public is cordially invited. Wednesday evening at 7 30 at the church Mr and Mrs Harry Oakland and Miss Alice Wroe were guests Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs W A Winger 308 West First street. John Young who has been at home for a few days for the spring vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs C M Young of South Shannon street returned today to Yellow Springs to resume his studies at Antioch College. The regular monthly meeting of the Epworth class of the First M E Sunday school class scheduled for Wednesday evening has been postponed indefinitely.
In Van Wert the Sigma Gamma evening program and the Women’s Benefit Association meet at 7 30 p m. Anthony Wayne P T A holds a 7 30 p m meeting at the school.
Informal study and literary evenings listed for several groups including Miss Ora Brown on South Washington and Mrs. Ernest Blank on North Washington. Activities span American Association University Women and various ladies’ aids with times in the 2 to 7:30 p m range at multiple addresses in the city.
The item notes a Wednesday University Women event with a film showing after a dinner. The Ladies Temperance Union will meet Thursday at 2 PM in Wesley Chapel of the First M. E. Church for important business. Mr and Mrs T G Evans of West Third street have returned from a winter in Florida.
Mrs. Retoine Sche Idle PAS Bort Jefferson Street hosts a Wednesday evening sewing club at her home on 231 North Jefferson Street. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Roth of Beulah Michigan visit the home of their relatives Mr. and Mrs. W Raymond on East Lincoln Highway. Mrs. Stanley Morgan returns to Crestline after a visit with Elisabeth Morgan on East Raymond Street.
The YMCA announces an upcoming Bible class event schedule. Activities are organized for members and local residents with details on dates and class topics to be announced.
Funeral services were to be held this afternoon for Burlin Clark seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Fred Clark of Hoaglin township in the latest obituary notice from the region.
A county tally records two births in Van Wert since January 1 1936. Boy Elbert Ward Menges to Mr. and Mrs. Ward E. Menges of South Bend Indiana and girl or boy Gingrich to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gingrich of North Washington Street at Van Wert County Hospital. Total births show 17 boys and 17 girls.
Miss Margaret Germann and Robert Marker of Van Wert named first alto and first bass to join Professor John Thomas Williams on a May 9 to May 14 spring tour. The 60-voice a capella group will perform in Wheeling Pittsburgh Wilkinsburg New Philadelphia Youngstown Canton and Mansfield with a Red network radio concert May 10.
Robert Hubner 18, son of Mrs Thurza Hubner of Seattle, performs in the ship orchestra on the American Mail Line President Grant sailing from Seattle for the Orient. A West Seattle High School graduate, class of 1986, he is grandson of Mrs W M Wilmore of West Main Street.
Hollywood actress Shirley Deane from San Francisco says her rise to a star’s status came from chance and small parts. She recalls being hired for gag lines in Metropolitan and Monte Carlo and moving up to leading roles in Charley Chan at the Circus as a result of luck and timing.
Departments from five nearby cities brought the blase under control at 4am, with fire crews and police assisting in containment and scene safety.
The Braille Bible Institute in Los Angeles reports distribution of more than 13 000 Bibles over its 12 year existence.
Times Want Ads list assorted home furniture and odds and ends for quick sale. Readers can find chairs tables and small furnishings in the daily listings.
Paris feature describes the season’s white starched linen vests with high necks and upstanding collars. It covers vests with bibs and ruffs, as well as navy and black costume pairings by Robert Piquet. The article highlights wing collars, bows, and leg of mutton sleeves in blends with jackets and dresses.
Mrs. Clarence Daulton was moved to her home in Paulding on Monday. G. W. Davis was moved to his home on North Walnut Street on Monday.
The Church of the Nazarene announces a cottage prayer meeting tonight at 7 30 at 2236 N Wayne St hosted by Mr and Mrs Alonzo Johnson led by R Busch A second service Wednesday at 7 30 with Clive Williams from Olivet College who has a message for all The notice invites members to attend and bring friends The text also references the annual meeting of the National Association for the Promot Times telephone number follows
Court records show Gerald Roller of Spencer Street Van Wert and Helen DeCamp of Van Wert granted a marriage license. Kerns Wright of Van Wert named ancillary administrator of the Clara A. Johnson estate formerly of Palo Alto California.
The Van Wert Federal Savings and Loan Company transfers parcel 1792 in Van Wert to Lizsie M Jones for $1. Urban L and Edna Koehler sell part of inlet 1580 in Van Wert to Amanda J Capper for $1 and exchange. The Van Wert Realty Company sells a tract in section 24 Pleasant Township to The Willow Bend Realty Company for $1.
Gladys Shaner of Celina sued Frank Shaner of Ohio City for divorce in Mercer County noting extreme cruelty and loss of marital status. Her former name Virgie Emmons was restored. Sheriff R B Stevens issued summons to notify the defendant.
In Coshocton Ohio twelve women strikers were arrested after a clash near the Indianapolis Glove Company plant gates as nonstrikers tried to resume entry. Guards stood at entrances while workers agreed no return until Wednesday.
J F McCann, newly transferred from Terre Haute Indiana, becomes a salesman for the Van Wert Gas Light company. A public meeting is announced in St Marys for Thursday evening April 23 with prizes and an invitation extended to all residents.
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