Birthday Partyfor Heyman Family and Friends
A pleasant birthday surprise was held at Mr. and Mrs. George Heyman home on Sunday honoring both Mr. and Mrs. Heyman. A pot luck dinner drew families including Humerickhous West Jones West Hyman Hyman Blackmore Heyman Wilbur and others. Also a father and son dinner hosted by the Masons for February 21 to honor Washingtons birthday with lodge members and guests. Mrs H A Steward hosts the Needle craft club Thursday at 2 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Heyman
Heyman
Orville Humerickhous
Maxine
Richard
William J. West
Richard Jones
Gerald West
Russel Hyman
Ollie Hyman
Marcell
Berdene
Ardeth
Walter Heyman
Patty
David
Carl Blackmore
Corwin Heyman
Pearl West
George Wilbur
Virginia
Eloise
Norma
Frances Heyman
Nellie West
Charles Hyman
Masonic Lodge
Washington
Lodge
George Hofmann
Mansfield
Wild Home
South Cherry Street
Kappa Delta Phi Sorority
Loren Cleland
North
Walnut Street
Time for Help in Preventing Colds Revealed
A reader notices advice and products claiming to prevent colds. The item highlights claims of prevention methods and consumer guidance amid a surge of remedies and promotional language.
What’s Doing in Van Wert Tonight
Loyal Order Moose Evening. Ladies F O E Club Evening. American Legion Evening. Order Eastern Star 7 30 p m. Iota Sigma Gamma YMCA Evening. Authors Club 7 30 p m Mrs T C Wesleyan class First M E church pot luck supper 6 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Order Moose
American Legion
Order Eastern Star
Iota Sigma Gamma
Authors Club
T. C
Community notices from Alpha Delphian and local groups
I O O F lodge meets in the evening with Alpha Delphian chapter at 7 30 p m Miss Ann Hughes on South Washington street American Legion Auxiliary hosts a patriotic program in Legion club rooms Alternate Wednesday club meets after noon with Mrs A W Robey on East Crawford street 1st Friends Ladies Aid at 2 p m at the parsonage on South Franklin street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Delphian Chapter
Ann Hughes
South Washington Street
American Legion Auxiliary
A. W. Robey
East Crawford Street
1St Friends Ladies Aid
South Franklin Street
Township club to meet February 20 at Muntinger home
Township club meets Thursday afternoon February 20 at Mrs. Steve Muntinger’s home with Mrs. J C Schmidt and Mrs. F B Kiehl assisting. Program includes songs, patriotic quotes, business, several speakers on Lowell Thomas Will Rogers Major Bowes, piano, and a contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Muntinger
J. C. Schmidt
F. B. Kiehl
Lowell Thomas
Paul Etzler
John Black
L. B. Springer
Will Rogers
Lewis Oechsle
Major Bowes
Ruth Wade and William Black wed in New York City
Relatives announce the marriage of Ruth A. Wade of Cleveland to William A. Black of Cleveland. The ceremony occurred Saturday February 15 at Central Baptist Church in New York City. The bride, daughter of J. E. Wade, has been assistant director at the Cleveland Stock and Bond Company. Black, a Nova Scotia native, works in Cleveland. They will reside at 1814 Stanwood Road, East Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth A. Wade
Cleveland
William A. Black
New York City
Central Baptist Church
J. E. Wade
Burt Street
Cleveland Stock and Bond Company
Black
Nova Scotia
Stanwood Road
East Cleveland
Births in Van Wert County Report Totals
A county birth roundup notes 11 boys and 8 girls born since January 1 1936 in Van Wert. At Van Wert County Hospital Monday night Shirley Ann born to Mr and Mrs Dale Tomlin and a boy named Herbert Nicholas born to Mr and Mrs Herbert Nicholas Monday night. Mrs Tomlin formerly Jennie Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Nicholas
van Wert County Hospital
Shirley Ann
Dale Tomlinson
Pleasant
Tomlinson
Jennie Lee
van Wert County
The
Times
Mrs Raymond McKowen Deaths Funeral in Delphos
Funeral services for Mrs Raymond McKowen of Delphos are set for Wednesday at 9 30 a m in St Johns Catholic church Delphos following her death on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond McKowen
Delphos
St. Johns Catholic Church
Filipino preacher to visit Van Wert churches
Rev. Ermie C. Obein a native Filipino and Asbury College graduate will speak in Van Wert this Sunday. He is slated to address the First Friends church at 10:30 a.m. and the Second M. E. church at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to hear him as he returns soon to the Orient to preach Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ermie C. Obein
van Wert
Obein
America
Asbury College
Orient
Friends
M. E
Hospital admits three patients on Monday
At the Hospital Mrs. J. A. Dressel of Gonvay was admitted Monday and operated on this morning. Mrs. Anna Hammons of Delphos was admitted Monday. J. B. Kohn of Middle Point was admitted Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Dressel
Gonvay
Anna Hammons
Delphos
J. 8. Kohn
Middle Point
Ill at home reports improve for local residents
Mrs. Albert Olson shows improvement from illness at her Leeson Avenue home. Mrs. Elmer Maxon remains ill at the West Crawford Street home of T. J. Maxon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Olson
Leeson Avenue
Elmer Maxon
T. J. Maxon
West Crawford Street
Court House Inventory Approved
A court approved the inventory and appraisal in the estate of James Taylor of Union Jp. An inventory and appraisal in the estate of Mrs. Margaret Erkel of Delphos also received approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Taylor
Union Jp
Margaret Erkel
Delphos
Recorder's Office Real Estate Transfer in Van Wert
John Walter and wife transfer property to Gerald Donahue and wife in Van Wert involving inlet number 563 and part of subdivision number 211 for $1. The record notes a real estate transaction filed in the Recorder's Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walter Guy
Gerald Donahue
Inlet
van Wert
Damage trial continues over city sewer plant impact
The trial examines claims that the city's trunk sewer and disposal plant polluted Hoaglin township creeks. Witnesses described odors and algae, with farmers testifying the water harmed crops and livestock before plant operation. Defense won a map exclusion ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Walker
Walters
Hatch
Hoaglin
van Wert
Chester Carle
Charles Stripe
Andrew Walls
Walls
Y M C A Bible Class and Toastmasters Schedule
The Wednesday Night Bible class meets at 8 o'clock in the second floor parlor to discuss the International Lesson for next Sunday. The class is open to all and teachers are urged to attend. The Toastmasters club will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.
Lorain Hotel Fire Injures Firemen. 60 Guests Evacuated
A fast moving blaze at the Lorain Hotel in Lorain Ohio destroyed the structure early today. Two firemen were injured while battling the flames as about sixty guests were evacuated to safety. The loss is estimated at $100,000 with authorities investigating the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain, O
Lorain Hotel
Davey Attacks Orphans’ Home Spending on Radio
Gov. Davey criticized the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home at Xenia as the most extravagantly conducted institution of its kind in Ohio during a weekly radio talk. The attack followed protests by the American Legion and others over vetoes totaling 195 154 dollars from the home’s budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davey
Ohio Soldiers & Sailors Orphans Home
Xenia
Ohio
American Legion
Gov. Davey
Historical Pageant Depicts Presidents Wives at Colonial Party
A historical pageant featuring wives of U S presidents will headline the annual Colonial party of the Presbyterian church women’s society. The 30 member cast includes a Van Wert High School orchestra group and local vocalists Mrs Lucile McGill Weems Miss Hazel Gleason and Jane Edwards with piano accompaniment. A Marsh Foundation school group performs a minuet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Women's Society of the Presbyterian Church
van Wert High School
Lucile McGill Weems
Kenton
Thee
Chicago Civic Opera
Hazel Gleason
Republicans Will Take Poll in Ohio
In Columbus on February 18 twelve thousand ballots were sent to Ohio Republicans to gauge sentiment for presidential candidates. Ballots list Borah Dickenson Knox Landon and Vandenberg in order, with one blank space for a write-in. Only first choice votes are requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Ed. D. Schorr
William E. Borah
Idaho
L. J. Dickenson
Iowa
Frank Knox
Chicago
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Post to Erect Warning Signs Along Local Highways
American Legion members voted to sponsor safety signs along the Lincoln highway Wayne highway and U S 224 as roads enter Van Wert to urge caution. A committee including O A Krick Walter Behn Mayor John H Morrison Fred Melienkopf Donald H Smith and C P Bowdle was named to arrange the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Lincoln Highway
Wayne Highway
U. S. 224
van Wert
O. A. Krick
Walter Behn
John H. Morrison
Fred Melienkopf
Donald H. Smith
C. P. Bowdle
Legion
Isaac van Wert
Ladies Auxiliary
B. W. Unterbrink
Boy Scout Committee
Robert Elzey
Beard to Address Chamber at Continental Tonight
Beard, Republican candidate for Congress in Ohio's Fifth District, will speak to Chamber of Commerce members at Continental tonight. The appearance seeks to rally support ahead of the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental
Beard
Ohio
Chamber of Commerce
Brumback Library Displays 14 Pencil Drawings by Julia Severance
The Brumback library exhibits fourteen pencil drawings by Julia Gridley Severance of Oberlin an noted artist and teacher. The sketches were made in the south and in Europe with one Ohio farm scene. They illustrate what can be done with a simple medium readily available to everyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brumback Library
Julia Gridley Severance
Oberlin
South
Europe
Ohio
Local Woman Confined After Shoulder Injury
Miss Alice Evans is confined to her home at 602 East Main Street after a Saturday night fall that tore the ligaments of her right shoulder. Giles Porter of Decatur has started a home based tire recycling business, cutting tires into strips and binding them with steel wire to sell as door mats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Evans
East Main Street
Giles Porter
Decatur
Porter
Farm Bureau Elects Eirich as President
The Van Wert County Farm Bureau board elected O. J. Eirich chairman E. W. Davies vice chairman and C. E. McCleary secretary treasurer for the next year Eirich and McCleary were re elected W. D. Brentlinger was re employed as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert County Farm Bureau Co-operative Association
O. J. Eirich
Union Tp
E. W. Davies
Ridge Tp
C. E. McCleary
Eirich
McCleary
W. D. Brentlinger
Snow Plows Busy on Roads Today
State and county highway crews returned to work after a light overnight snowfall. Minor drifts were reported but no roads were blocked, and plows planned to clear all roads under their supervision today.
Community Forum Meeting Cancelled in Van Wert
The Community Forum meeting planned for tonight at the YWCA is canceled due to bad roads and weather making speaker travel impossible. Dr. George W. Allison of Fort Wayne, who was to address the meeting, may be here on March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
van Wert
George W. Allison
Fort Wayne
Van Wert County to receive tax funds for relief
State Auditor Joseph T. Tracy announced Van Wert County will receive seven thousand eight hundred fifty three dollars from the excise utility tax distribution for poor relief. The funds are designated to aid residents in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert
Joseph T. Tracy
Mrs Landis Injured From Ice Slip At Home
Mrs M L Landis of 1065 West Main Junior suffered a fracture to her right leg above the ankle when she slipped on ice on the driveway at her residence and fell last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Landis
W. Main Jr
Local Man Recovers After Ice Fall On Head
D. E. Agler is convalescing at his N Jefferson street home after a fall on ice left the back of his head striking the sidewalk. A brief note records this injury as the day’s local incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Agler
N. Jefferson St
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H. A. Steward
Needlecraft Club
S. Wash
Children’s Specialty Shop
John H. Leonard
North Washington Street
Lester Kirchenbauer
Louise Pennell
Gust
Earl Bassett
Ruth Moore
Ralph Rawlings
San Francisco
Calif
Kings Heralds
M.E. Church
Hal V. Hunt
Boyd Avenue
St. Marks Lutheran Church
Arthur Marker
North Jefferson St
Dorothy Gant
Zelma Yoh
West Maple Avenue
Stitchers
Stitchers Club
Bonnewitz Co
Albert Hartmier
North Chestnut Street
Harry Adams
Harold Hoover
Forrest Whitcraft
Royal Arch Masons
Patricia Gauvey
H. H. Gauvey
West Main Street
College of Saint Teresa
Winona
Minn
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First Evangelical Church
Merle Sanders
South Tyler Street
Ladies Aid Society of the First M. E. Church
Court House
Probate
Recorder’s Office
Toastmasters Club
Tup.m
Will
Farm Bureau
Agler
Piqua
F. B. Fowler
Maine
Jane Sharp
Gold Coast
Drake Hotel
Erik
Hétel
Het
Walter O'Keefe
Deane Janis
Ted Husing
Glen Gray
Casa Loma Orchestra
Columbia F
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