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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1936
Page
5
Fragmentary text references Dillon Miller and Ton Ton Shee, mentions farm loans at 414 percent and worn tires. Indicates a local ad or notice with miscellaneous services including custom built tires and a service phone number.
Thomas Wells stepped on the accelerator and rammed his car into a display window in Toledo. He was uninjured but damages totaled $159.
In County News Williams and Betty Coates along with Mrs Delilah Taylor are convalescing after illness. Elmer Williams drove to Vania on Monday. Eun Welsh Society plans the program and will move the affair to Cambrian Hall Friday evening with over two hundred expected. Rev W T Jones preached on Appearance and Reality and Getting Jesus View of Man. Madlyn Evans to lead Junior C E with topic Who Are the Mexicans.
R. and G. Used Cars showcases a selection of pre owned vehicles at the Ford dealer. The listing highlights affordable models with emphasis on reliability and value for local buyers.
The Junior and Senior prom took place at Union School with a post banquet program at Schine's in Van. Local residents visited and hosted friends across Fort Wayne and nearby towns, including Ramsey and Campton families, Stemen, Flickinger, Foust, Lautzenhelser, and Gahman households. Various neighbors shared meals, birthday celebrations, and Sunday gatherings, showcasing a busy social weekend.
Jr. and Mrs. Frank Brittsan and relatives in Van Scott hosted Eloise and other kin. The Mohlers and Hawkins families plus Mrs Eme McGill of Decatur shared Sunday visits with Glenn Mohler and relatives.
Northeast Wiltshire Earl Lockhart spent Sunday with his parents south of Rockford. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hoffman of Van Wert visited with the Henry Hoffmans. Earl Lockhart and family joined J. D. Hunter and son John D. Logan Neiford with Jennie Neiford and son Logan. Katherine Bilderback stayed with Alice Ault. C. D. Ault and daughters Martha and Rhea with Dale Lockhart visited D. H. Primmer in Lima.
The Purse in Memorial hospital was at eighty. Mr and Mrs Orley Krugh and family visited Mr and Mrs J M Dull and daughter. Community members attended the U S convention held at home Sunday afternoon. Jesse McCrory and Mrs Bert Foor spent the weekend in Rising Sun.
Mide Kohn and Chance Baldwin shared Sunday visits while many families including the McClures, Wyatts, and McGinnises stopped by homes in the area. Several residents attended a district conference in Pandora and others were seen at various calls with friends and relatives over the weekend. Read the Times Want-Ads.
Linda Bourne, 30, and Pete Gardiner attend a Honey Harmon appearance in Newtown as the film star falls ill with a throat infection. Gardiner sends roses to the hospitalized actress, then meets her in private, sparking town talk as Linda confronts the changing social scene and a budding, guarded romance.
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