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Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1936

Page

3

Chautauqua Club and Women’s Association Tea Event

The Chautauqua club plans a February meeting for the American Association of University Women with a 6 o’clock musical tea at Mrs D B’s home. Piano numbers, a song by Miss Jane Edwards, and a book review by Miss Virginia Stewart are scheduled. Van Wert Soresis meets Tuesday afternoon at Mrs L C Kline’s North Market street home with Bible verse responses and a guest speaker on Palestine. Alternate Wednesday Club hosts Mrs A W Robey for a meeting at East Crawford street with a paper by Mrs S E Walters on Historical Houses of Early America.

American Association of University Women D. B Jane Edwards Virginia Stewart van Wert Soresis L. C. Kline North Market Street Palestine A. W. Robey East Crawford Street 8. E. Walters America Stitch and Chatter Club Lucy Sadler

What's Doing in Van Wert

Community events listed include a Saturday 2:30 p.m. Children's Story Hour at Brumback Library, a Sunday A A U W Musical Tea at 5 p.m. with Mrs. D B Clark, and Monday activities with Rotary Club at noon at YWCA Kiwanis at 6 15 p.m. at Hotel Marth American Legion and Order Eastern Star in the evening Daleth Chapter Delphian Society at 7 30 p.m. at YWCA.

Brumback Library Rotary Club YWCA Kiwanis Club Hotel Marth American Legion Order Eastern Star Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity Daleth Chapter Delphian Society

Guest Night Observed by Psi Iota Xi Sorority

To Observe Guest Night Beta Delta chapter Psi Iota Xi Sorority will observe guest night at a meeting Tuesday evening at 7 30 o clock at the Y W C A. The event will be a colonial party and Mrs R O McMillen will give a history of quilts and exhibit quilts. Fathers of school band members will meet Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Lincoln school auditorium to organize. Mrs D Potts of Middle Point attended Founders Week Conference in Chicago Feb 2 9 when Moody Bible Institute launched its fifty year celebration and centenary of founder D L Moody. The conference was largely attended with near zero weather and the program included more lands and an account of John Joseph’s death.

Beta Delta Chapter Psi Iota Xi Sorority R. O. McMillen Fathers of School Lincoln School D. Potts Middle Point Chicago Moody Bible Institute D. L. Moody Convoy Research Club C. H. Hall Convoy D. Herr T. P. Laughner D. W. Long J. W Miller Chas. Schonwells D. A. Snyder J. B William Jane ‘Hall Authors Club T. C. Wilkinson The Gowth Avenue W. C. Conner

Tax Returns Notice for County Property Listing

Tax returns must be filed in duplicate between February 15 and March 31. A 50 percent penalty applies for failure to list property by March 31. Listings fixed as of January 1, 1936. Half tax due at filing or filing is not valid. Household goods not taxable unless used in business. autos not taxable unless sold as merchandise. Call County Auditor for details. A deputy will visit outlying districts to prepare returns and collect tax. dates and locations to be announced. no charge for service. A $100 deduction applies from total listed value of Domestic Animals only. The County Auditor will assist and provide information.

Auditor’s and Treasurer's

Wedding Bells for Margaret Miller and Merlin Smith

Miss Margaret Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs John O Miller of Park Street married Merlin Smith son of Mr and Mrs H C Smith. The ceremony featured matching shade attire and Joanna Hill roses with a reception and dinner. both newlyweds are Van Wert high school graduates.

Margaret Miller John O. Miller Park Street Merlin Smith H. C. Smith Joanna Hill Buddiesa

Hospital Deaths and Removals Reported in Indiana

Merl Ross was moved to his Grover Hill home today. Bernice Counsellor underwent surgery Friday afternoon. Mrs. Zona Robison was moved to her home today. Miss Martha Ehling was moved to her Monroeville Indiana home.

Merl Ross Grover Hill Bernice Counsellor Zona Robison Martha Ehling Monroeville, Ind

Local Health Notes From Town Square

Pp Prichard has slightly improved after a serious illness of grip. Mrs Sherman Hart of Burt street remains seriously ill with pneumonia. Frank Bucker, injured in a fall at his daughter Mrs Jacob Greilach’s home on Leeson avenue, is showing signs of improvement.

Marcile Croft W. H. Moore Bonita Keplar Street Columbus Prichard Sherman Hart Burt Street Frank Bucker Jacob Greilach Leeson Avenue

Illness Update and Surgery Reports In Fort Wayne

There is slight improvement in the condition of Mrs. Andrew Bowholtz of north of the city who is ill. Mrs. Julia A. Hertel of Paulding underwent an appendectomy yesterday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Fort Wayne and is in critical condition.

Andrew Bowholtz Julia A. Hertel Paulding St. Joseph's Hospital Fort Wayne

Court House Marriage License Court House Merlin H. Smith and Mies Marga

Merlin H. Smith and Mies Marga, both of Van Wert, obtained a marriage license at the court house. Ann Louise Miller, also of Van Wert, was listed in related records.

Merlin H. Smith Mies Margaret Ann Louise Miller van Wert

Divorce Suit Filed by Ruth L Richeson in Van Wert

Ruth L Richeson of Van Wert filed for divorce from Geereneene L Richeson alleging incompatibility and seeking custody of their child. The case names both spouses and requests court intervention.

Ruth L. Richeson van Wert Geereneene L. Richeson

Big Oil Blaze Sets River on Fire Near Rockford

Firemen battled a blaze on the river two miles east of Rockford near the Dilbone farm after oil leaked from a broken pipe carrying crude from southwestern states through Ohio. Workers set fire to the oil to prevent accidental ignition and protect nearby properties. flames burned out by midnight with remaining oil burning the next morning.

Rockford Dilbone Ohio

Miss Vogt to Visit Van Wert YWCA in 2022

Miss Jessie Vogt of New York City will visit Van Wert YWCA in February 2022. She serves as general advisory secretary on the national YWCA board, aiding east central associations from Cedar Rapids to Zanesville. Her family home is in Zanesville, Ohio. The initial local meeting will involve the board of directors.

Jessie Vogt New York City van Wert Ywca Miss Vogt East Central Ford Cedar ‘Rapids Iowa Jond Zanesville Dia 20

Rotary to See Part of Operetta Whin Betsy Ross Made Old Glory

Rotary members will hear a portion of the operetta Whin Betsy Ross Made Old Glory presented Monday at noon. Pupils from Franklin fourth ward school will perform at the YWCA.

Betsy Ross Rotary Club YWCA Franklin Fourth Ward

Eleven men claim forced theft of coal amid fuel famine

Creston Iowa February 15 eleven men arrested after a raid on the Burlington railroad coal yards said they were driven to appropriate coal by a fuel famine in the district. Authorities said ample coal existed and that applicants could obtain fuel through relief headquarters.

Creston Burlington Railroad

Cash E J cameo labels in coffee cartons

A brief note indicates cash register or label markings linked to E J, appearing on coffee carton packaging. The readable text suggests a labeling or branding detail rather than a full event, with no clear date or additional names provided.

E J coffee carton drives three label campaign details

An E J coffee carton carries full details of a three label drive. The item lists packaging, branding, and distribution notes seen on the carton.

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Chautauqua Club Gaddis Artificial Ice CO Bystem Iamalpe al Lyons D. B. Clark Mr. Joseph John Joseph Eeeeenar Aeeer County Auditor's Office J. Marks Lutheran Church Ming J. P. Graven North Walnut Street Doris Maxson Welch North Wash Isaac van Wert Post American Legion Jack Barson A. CO. Prericks Biks Club al King South Washington Street Patty Sue King Elgintha Jane Stoops Jackie King Alte Jean Harper Richard Prettyman Marion, C Somerville Hastings of Canada Count von Moltke Germany Rks Court House Probate Common Pleas Court Rotary Bonnewitz Co the Times Philco Our W. G. McKeddie South Washingto Oldsmosgile Oldsmobile Lansing Fisher Purdy Motor Sales S. Washington van Wert, Ohio
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