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Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1936

Page

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Reports on Jap revolt flooded with censorship in Tokyo

United Press dispatches from Tokyo describe a tense standoff as army extremists remain under arms while regulars surround central districts. Negotiations continued amid a heavy censorship regime and rumors of a possible political solution, with reports of assassinations and military action against rebels still in central buildings.

United Press Tokyo Ray G. Marshall Hibiya Park Imperial Hotel Yokohama

Major Bretz to Inspect 135th Medical Unit in Indianapolis

Major Ross B. Bretz of the 113th Medical Regiment will inspect the 135th medical unit at the YMCA armory in Indianapolis next Monday at 8 p.m. Capt. W. E. Beach announced. Corporal James O. Lowrey was promoted to staff sergeant and Private First Class Herbert H. Fell to corporal at last night’s drill.

Ross B. Bretz 113Th Medical Regiment Indianapolis Nex 135Th Chio National Guards YMCA W. E F. Beach James O. Lowrey Herbert H Armory Board of Citizens William McGirr G. F. Leslie D. J. Gunsett JJ. H. Morrison G. A. Berger F. Earl Shaffer Ford G. Owens Capt. Beach R. H. Good Major Bretz Hotel Marsh

Ridge Township Boy Dies From Gas Explosion Burns

Harold Lhamon 18 son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lhamon Ridge township died at Van Wert County Hospital from burns after a gasoline can exploded during a blow torch soldering incident at the Frank Johnson home. He was a Ridge High sophomore and a basket ball squad member with ties to the Future Farmers of America and Bethel M. E. church. Funeral set for Sunday 2:30 PM at Bethel church with burial in Ridge cemetery. He is survived by two sisters, two brothers, and his parents.

Harold Lhamon J. E. Lhamon Ridge Township van Wert County Hospital Frank Johnson Ridge Charles Johnson Johnson Harold Ridge High School Ridge Cemetery Vore

Change in Order on Rural Lighting in Ohio

The Ohio Public Utilities Commission issued a citation directing electric companies, the Ohio Farm Bureau, and the Ohio State to appear in Columbus on March 17 to discuss changes to the rural electrification extension order. The current executive order requires utilities to install extensions at their expense with a four year initial period and a monthly revenue guarantee of two percent of extension cost. The hearing will consider reducing the guarantee to one percent after four years, with a minimum of one dollar, and eliminating the guarantee once annual revenue from all customers on an extension reaches 30 percent of construction cost.

Columbus Ohio Public Utilities Commission Ohio Farm Bureau Ohio State

Reports Soon on Business Census

Mrs. Carrie Warfield of Defiance supervises the district census of business. She says the canvass should be finished in weeks and urges firms to send information promptly so Philadelphia can compile statistics for July release.

Carrie Warfield Defiance

Paroles Granted Two From County

The State Parole Board granted paroles to two men convicted in Van Wert county. Raymond Crow, jailed for burglary, is to be paroled May 15. Benjamin Kirkendall, convicted of automobile theft and operating a motor vehicle without owner consent, is to be released July 1.

Boar van Wert Raymond Crow Benjamin Kirkendall

Mrs Margaret Paullus Fulton Dies at 75

Mrs Margaret Paullus Fulton died early today at her home on the corner of Sycamore and Cherry streets after a lingering illness due to cardiac asthma. She would have been 76 in March and had lived in Van Wert county all her life. Survived by two daughters Ida Paullus and Hazel McCollum and two sons Edward Paullus of Searing North Dakota and John Paullus of North Cherry Street. Funeral arrangements not announced.

Margaret Paullus-Fulton Sycamore and Cherry Streets

Balti more and Ohio Railroad recalls 100 workers in Lorain

Lorain Ohio February 28 a mounting demand for coal cars brings the second employment increase of the month at the Balti more and Ohio Railroad car shops. Foreman W W Mannell announced he had recalled 100 men boosting the total returned to work this month to 260.

Lorain Lorain Baltimore and Ohio Railroad W. W. Mannell

Hitler Offers France Firm Entente Friendship

Paris dispatch reports Adolf Hitler in a Midi interview urging France to accept a sincere German entente. Bertrand de Jouvenel quotes Hitler claiming overwhelming German support and a chance to end years of perceived peril, urging France to consider the offer for peace and stability.

Paris Adolph Hitler France Bertrand de Jouvenel Hitler Midi Wever Germany

Emperor’s Personal Physician in Addis Ababa

Dr. Hanner, the emperor’s personal physician, was in Addis Ababa today and not in Dessye with the emperor as Rome dispatches claimed. He last visited Dessye two weeks ago.

Opia Hanner Addis Ababa Dessye Rome

Japanese government and insurgents reach final compromise

Ohio announces a $4,000,000 highway relief program to begin in April. State Highway Director John Jaster Jr. called for bids by March 17 on 29 projects valued around $4,000,000. Estimated 2,000,000 man hours. projects include Van Wert Paulding road segments, Blue Creek and Latty townships grading and draining.

Columbus Ohio John Jaster, Jr van Wert-Paulding U. S Blue Creek Latty

More Cuts Made in Columbus Safety Reforms

Columbus Ohio mayor Myron Gessaman ordered eliminating the inhalator and salvage squads from the fire department and cutting police radio cruisers from 12 to six as part of budget balancing. Earlier steps included closing 11 of 19 fire engine houses with all reductions set to take effect Sunday.

Columbus Columbus Fire Department Myron Gessaman

Larkins Sentenced Life Without Parole in Ohio Murder

William Larkins, 17, was found guilty of first degree murder in the killing of 68 year old Mrs. Sarah Lawrence during an attempted burglary in Hazael Meigs County. A mercy recommendation led to a life sentence in the Ohio penitentiary without parole. The three-judge panel consisted of Judges C E Peoples, W R White, Galli polis, and C F Rolland.

Pomeroy Ohio William Larkins Larkins Sarah Lawrence Hazael Meigs County Common Pleas C. E. Peoples W. R. White Gallipolis C. F. Rolland Athens

Noted singer Antonio Scotti dies in Naples

World famous baritone Antonio Scotti died in Naples yesterday at age 70. The Italian singer achieved international fame in opera houses and concert halls, prompting tributes from peers and fans alike.

Naples Italy Antonio Scotti

Favorite Son Plan Retained by Republicans in Ohio Delegates Fight

In Ohio the Republican state central committee kept its favorite son plan with Robert A. Taft as the favored son though the party may shift support after early ballots. A poll showed Landon leading with 56.3 percent, Borah second, Knox third. several major candidates said they would not enter the Ohio primary against Borah. District delegates and alternates for the national convention were to be named soon.

Ralph Teatworth United Press Columbus Ohio Cleveland William E. Borah Idaho State Central Committee Borah Taft Central Committee Late Tee Robert A. Taft Cincinnati William H. Taft State Central Mittee Alf M. Landon Kansas Landon Senator Borah Frank Knox Chicago Herbert Hoover Arthur H. Vandenberg Michigan L. J. Dickinson Iowa Ed D. Schorr Knox Vandenberg Dickinson Clarence J. Brown Blanchester Walter F. Brown Toledo Myers Y. Coopier Alice Roosevelt Longworth Carmi A. Thompson Gertrude Jones Findlay Frank M. Ransbottom Zanesville Leroy N. Bundy Robert L. Barton Jean Graham Springfield John H. Rives Daytona Negro 8. A. Stack William 8. Ronald American Legion Alvanb.caple Rossford Granville Barrerre Hillsboro Ohio Republican Editorial Association Frank B. Willis Deleware Willis John 8. Knight Akron Daniel E. Morgan Clevelard Roscoe McCulloch U. S Worthinston Elsie Bennett Wilson Medina Russell C. Heddleston East Liverpool Kiwanis Charles McIntire J. H. C. Lyon Youngstown

Chorus to Have Important Part in Lincoln School Program

Van Vertigt School will stage a music and magic program on Wednesday night March 4 in Lincoln School auditorium. Pupils from James H. Jones's chorus classes will perform solos duets and chorus numbers with 90 of 200 pupils selected for a special group. The high school band directed by Leonard Wolf and a magician act by Dr. A B Himes and Wilbur Bair Jr. will also perform.

A. B. Himes Wilbur Bair Jr

Playoff Tripleheader Opens County Tournament Night

Three county tournament games resume at 7 30 pm in Lincoln school gymnasium with about six teams competing. Wren Ohio City Liberty Union York and other pairings draw crowds as Hoaglin Jackson and Wiltshire are highly watched. Winners advance to Saturday semifinals with Polar Bears awaiting the Convoy Ridge winner and another semi final scheduled earlier.

Lincoln Scchool Wren Pian Hio City Liberty Union York Wen Hoaglin-Jackson Wiltshire l Ridge Tully- Convoy Middle Point Polar Bears

E. G. Morgans Herd Is High in January Cow Testing

Van Wert county cow tester H. S. Pennell reports January averages for the cow testing association at 348 pounds per cow. Six of seven herds exceed 32 pounds with Evan G. Morgan’s Jerseys leading at 38 pounds and 65 percent butterfat. Top cows include Lester Weck Holstein 85.1, Evan J. Morgan Jersey 71, and Fred Straley Jerseys at 62 and 59.3.

Pennell van Wert Cow Testing Association Evan G. Morgan Fred Straley Lester Weck Charles Hawk Rex Kawk Mrs. Tingiey Jerseys Evan J Morgan Jersey Evan J. Morgan

Treats on Us Champions Honored by Van Wert Times

The Van Wert Times honors the county's top boys and girls basketball teams by inviting them to Schine's Van Wert Theatre on Monday March 2 to watch the film Rose Marie starring Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald. Ten boys on the championship squad receive guest tickets for their coach two cheerleaders and a manager. The girls receive one ticket each for the coach manager two cheerleaders and every player. Team captains will be presented tickets after Saturday's games.

E van Wert van Wert County Schine van Wert Rose Marie Nelson Eddy Jeanette McDonald

Power Lines Cut in Texas Strike Shuts Four Towns

Violence attributed to union workers disrupted electric service in four northern Texas towns after power lines were severed near Canutillo. Eleven towns affected overall with nine hours of darkness as skeleton crews and loyal workers manned plants amid a walkout and planned boycotts.

EL Paso Canutillo Tex Las Cruces Hatch Anthony Clint Ysleta Favens Tornillo Hancock McNary Rincon el Paso Electric Company International Brotherhood of Electric Workers

Toledo Desperado Sent to Prison

Clayton J. Clawson of Toledo was sentenced in Cleveland to 30 to 45 years for robbery and parole violation. He robbed the Sterling Hotel of 73 dollars two months earlier and received 10 to 25 years for that count. He also faced unserved portions of a prior robbery sentence from 1934 and caused a court room panic by breaking a bottle of nitro glycerine, which proved to be ammonia. He also tried to burn his cell cot mattress yesterday.

Columbus Clayton J. Clawson Toledo Desperado Ohio Penitentiary Cleveland Clawson Sterling

Flood Waters Recede Across Van Wert County

Flood waters in Van Wert county receded rapidly last night passing flood stage with minimal damage to roads and property. Town Creek neared normal levels by morning while the Little Auglaize and St. Marys rivers dropped several feet and are near normal soon. Officials noted some stone wash from roads but no major bridge damage. State meteorologist W. H. Alexander forecast dangers to pass within 48 hours barring more rain.

van Wert Town Creek Little Auglaize St. Marys Ohio W. H. Alexander

Van Wert Song Birds Await Radio Breakafter Bowes audition

Dick Perry and sister Louise Weck of the Van Wert Song Birds report an audition at WLWL a Catholic station. They were told to wait until after Lent for a 15 minute program with low pay. They also watched the Fire Chief program and await final answers after a Major Bowes audition in New York.

WLWL Louise van Wert Song Birds Dick ‘Perry Louise Weck New York Major Bowes Dick Wired

Stambaugh Plea for Job Denied

In Columbus on February 28 the State Civil Service Commission denied Walter Stambaugh's request for reinstatement as Pike county highway engineer. He alleged Highway Director John Jaster Jr. fired him for political reasons after he refused to donate to the Democratic campaign fund. The commission said it has no authority to compel reinstatement since the position was abolished.

Columbus, O State Civil Service Commission Walter Stambaugh Pike County John Jaster Jr Civil Service Body Stambaugh Civil Service Commission Jaster

Veteran Statesman Dies in Missouri

Gallatin Missouri mourns Judge Joshua Willis Alexander 84 a veteran statesman and former cabinet member who died last night He served as Wilsons secretary of commerce in 1919 and was re elected to Congress seven times He also served six terms as judge of the seventh Missouri judicial district

Gallatin Missouri Joshua Willis Alexander Alexander Wilson Congress Missouri Judicial District

Project for Better Fishing Approved

Minor improvements at state parks and lakes were approved as Works Progress Administration projects at state WPA headquarters. The list includes bank improvements at Lake Marys in Auglaize county for 1300 dollars including 100 from the state, widening and cleaning Palmer ditch from Lake St. Marys south for one mile in Mercer county for 2097 dollars, and improvement of three quarry ponds near Ottoville Putnam county with a low dam in the river for 2128 dollars including 376 from the state.

Columbus Works Progress Administration WPA Lake &J. Marys Auglaize County Palmer Ditch Lake St. Marys Mercer County Ottoville Putnam County

Archbishop Me­nati appoints chaplain for Dayton home

Cincinnati February 28 Rev Francis C Grusenmeyer of Cincinnati the Soldiers and Sailors Home at Dayton Archbishop John T Menati has appointed chaplain Nicholas announced today.

Cincinnati Francis C. Grusenmeyer Cincinci Soldiers & Sailors Home Dayton John T. Menati Nicholas

Clay Plant Resumes Operation At Dennison

Ross Clay Company plant near Dennison resumes operation after two months idle. The facility employs 100 workers and restarted on February 28.

Dennison, O Ross Clay Company

Weather Outlook and Temperature Readings

Fair tonight with increasing clouds Saturday and a chance of light rain or snow. Noon today shows a basic reading with a maximum temperature for the last 24 hours and a minimum value as reported.

Roosevelt estimates $1.14 billion tax bill to fund farm relief and expenses

President Roosevelt said to propose a $1.137 billion tax package to replace processing taxes and finance farm relief, soldiers bonus amortization, and other 1937 budget gaps. House and Senate leaders expect call for Morgenthau input. bill aims to balance ordinary expenditures.

Congress Pat Harrison Miss Senate Finance Committee White House Harrison Robert Doughton House Ways and Means

David J. Davies Dies in Ironton Ohio at 67

David J. Davies aged 67 died at his Ironton home after years of stroke related illness. Former Van Wert resident and oil well driller, he leaves a widow two sons Thomas and Vaught Davies three brothers W L ODavies J R Davies and E W Davies and three sisters Mrs N P White Mrs J M Richards and Mrs J F Distler. Funeral 3 p.m. Saturday at Harter Funeral Home Delphos with burial in Horeb cemetery.

David J. Davies van Wert Ironton Ohio E. W. Davies Cidge Harter Funeral Delphos Horeb Cemetery Davies

Boy Injured After Fall While Skating

Richard Small, son of Mr and Mrs J M Small of 500 East Central Iv., fell while roller skating in front of his home about 6 30 last night and sustained a broken left arm above the wrist.

Richard J. M. Small East Central Ivc

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M. Fulton Deny Em Selassie I II Hurt Washington Bureau of Engraving Alvin T. Hall W. A. Julian Frank T. Hines Veterans’ Affairs E. G. Morgan Texas Job Roosevelt Morgenthau Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau van Wert Water Works
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