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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1936
Page
3
Neighbor gatherings and visits mark the week with parties at homes on South Chestnut street and West Crawford, plus Scouts entertainment and club meetings. Janet Spear and families visit relatives. Patricia Gauvey returns to Minnesota for college studies. Community groups elect YMCA board members and plan social sessions at Pearl Rebekah Lodge and local churches.
Local social listings include the FP Lodge and KOTM Lodge evening events, an informal study club session, and the American Association University Women meeting at 6 30 p m. Marsh Foundation and D D Club gather at 7 30 p m with Mrs Elgin King at 511 North Jefferson. Second M E Ladies Aid also convenes at 7 30 p m at the church with Miss Ora Brown and Ernest Blank noted among attendees.
The article notes Elmer Guinn, aged 1, ill with mumps at his East Sycamore street home. Mrs. Albert Hertel on Dickinson Avenue is reported improving at home.
At the Hospital Mrs. Frank H. Hines of East Crawford street was admitted as a patient Tuesday. She has been ill with pneumonia since Saturday. Mrs. Claud Tracey of Grover Hill was operated on Tuesday night. John Hamilton was removed to his home today.
The body of Carl Schneider of Racine Wisconsin will be brought to Convoy for burial in the I O O F cemetery. Arrival is Thursday evening with burial planned Friday morning at 9 o'clock. Also notes local advertising for Stoops Pride tomato juice and roasted Prime Rib at Duke's Cafe.
The superintendent of banks liquidating Wiltshire Bank Company obtained judgment against George Buckley and others for 2960.14 on a cognovit note.
A schedule of debts was filed today in the estate of Lissie Pfing Stay, late of Van Wert. The filing indicates creditors and amounts to be administered under probate oversight.
Ray L. Imier clerk of courts records receipt of notice from judges wa Mam Klinger C A Gurnsey Phil M Crow of the court of appeals that the action for money alleged against L A Price by the Crane Company has been settled and dismissed.
Recorder's Office records list transfers including the Van Wert Federal and Loan Association to Joseph and Carrie Atkinson part of 68 Van Wert with nominal consideration. First National Bank Van Wert to Tom J. and Bertha Maxson parcels 1052 and 1063 Van Wert for $1. Melvada Shaffer and Forest Shaffer to Pearl Boyer sub division 336 Van Wert. Amanda Capper to Urban Koehler sub division 257 Van Wert. Marion Carothers to Charlie Eber 2 1/2 acres Liberty Township section 15 with $1. Times Want Ads note for selling furniture.
The YWCA committee led by Miss Charlotte Sidle met to discuss fundraising for local delegates. The national biennial meeting begins April 29 in Colorado Springs for seven days under Presiding Officer Mrs. Har Chamberlin of Toledo. The spring education term opens with a dense schedule of swim, dance, and recreation classes for adults and children across Monday to Saturday.
The Presbyterian church announces a Scout troop meeting tonight at 7 p.m. The junior choir will rehearse Thursday at 4 p.m.
Classified note urges readers to drive carefully and stop the slaughter, reflecting public safety concern and demand for responsible driving in urgent, concise language.
A Townsend club meeting scheduled for tonight at the courthouse has been postponed to Wednesday, April 29.
The following men reached their quota in contributing to the Y M C A Compass for 1936 and are eligible for membership in the 1000 percent club. The club grew as contributions increased.
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