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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1936
Page
5
Rates listed for word ads including 25c single, three for 60c, weekly $1. In office by 11 a.m. day of publication or call 2644. Outside Van Wert county 1 cent per word per insertion. Contains scattered names and ads for money loans and services. Mentions Ethel Evans and various local businesses, shops, and a shoe repair.
A Legal Reserve under State A Mutual Co operative is noted with policy references. A travel policy at a price is listed. The Farm Bureau Co operative advertises W. D. Brentlinger merchant at 517 Leeson Ave and H. W. Zuercher district manager at 121 W. Raymond with contact numbers.
A classified list of prewar used cars includes a 1935 Terraplane DeLuxe with rebuilt motor and mileage 8 350, a 1935 Plymouth DeLuxe Coupe with 10 870 miles, 1934 models, a 1933 Chevrolet Master Coach in strong condition, a 1929 Hudson sedan and Coach with reconditioned motor, a 1929 Ford Panel Delivery Truck Model A. Bargains and guarantees noted.
Public notices detail sealed bids for depositing school funds by Van Wert City School District with bids due February 15 1936. Joseph A Olberding clerk reserves right to reject bids and requires bond for deposited funds. Auction notices list multiple public sales of livestock farm equipment household items and more with auctioneers Irven Shaw and others in Van Wert Ohio.
In Hamilton Ontario Prof Joslyn Rogers an analyst says liquor is one of the simplest and most effective lie detectors. He believes a few good drinks can coax a man to talk and tell the truth.
Classifieds emphasize low cost and rapid payoff for listings. Advertisers report fast responses, broad reach, and flexibility to test multiple terms. The notice prompts readers to place small ads and expect prompt engagement for products jobs or services.
Miss Dorothy DeLong and many neighbors shared a spent Sunday with families including Mr. and Mrs T P Howell and Mr and Mrs Roy Unger. Grace Doster had flu. Guests and visits spanned Tipton Paulding Oakwood Antwerp Scott Latty Convoy and Van Wert with numerous family gatherings and a wedding shower for Mildred Offill. Funeral services were held Monday for Mrs George Hofackler, a former east town resident.
Revival services are held each evening at Greenbrier led by Rev. L. L. Magner. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ault celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McCrory their 32nd at the Ault home with relatives attending. Various local families visited and shared Sunday dinners. schools closed Tuesday due to icy roads.
Fairview report notes Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kerns and daughter Evelyn spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Opelt. Harry Bashore and family were after church guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Rathbun. Ernest Perhamus of Bowling Green visited his parents John Perhamus and family. Chester Thatcher and family of nearby town also listed.
Orville Whitaker called in Wren Tuesday forenoon. Mr and Mrs Irvin Jewel and sons Junior and Darwin visited John Jewel family Sunday. Rev T W Bennett dined with Maurice Brown family Wednesday. Love Woods and Raymond Jewel called in Wren Monday forenoon. Irvin Bowman helps Bud Sconestead. Eular Hill visited Wren Tuesday afternoon. Orlando Fegley family and several ministers and Ruth Moser joined Maurice Brown family Sunday afternoon. Wood Chapel U B church wel...
Rev Earl F Hine of Craigville Indiana tenor singer leads revival meetings in progress. Services held each evening at 7 30 led by Rev T W Bennett pastor.
Mrs. Emery Hughes, ill, is improving. Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Crisenberry spent Friday in Van Wert. Mrs. Kenneth VanGundy visited her mother Ida Fisher. Kenneth VanGundy and Lee VanGundy hosted Sunday guests Marie Tester and Leroy Davis at Carl Bevington’s. The Van Gundys entertained their Sunday school class Thursday evening. E. E. Bevington and Foster Archer visited Van Wert on Wednesday. Wesley Chapel trustees met at Carl Bevington’s Monday. Prayer meeting was at Sam Greggs’ home Wednesday.
Julia Craig and Cintra Lee face a tangled web as Royal Nesbitt is found dead at Agate Beach. The pair weigh whether to alert police or wait for Woodford and others to explain the yacht’s mysterious movements. Julia confronts danger while grappling with fame on the White Club stage.
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