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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1936
Page
4
A push to remove politics from the post office via civil service for top three classes faces opposition. Proponents argue it protects the public from partisan appointments while critics warn it could create lifelong jobs for whichever party wins. A delay strategy suggests delaying effect to 1940 to avoid partisan gains.
A friend asks the newlywed groom for views on matrimony. He replies it is easier to follow a woman than to lead her, reflecting humorous marital insight from the week after his wedding.
A scrambled calendar themed rebus puzzle lists clues and partial answers across many lines. It includes references to days, numbers, gods, elements like audacity and odors, and scattered phrases suggesting a wordplay puzzle in a vintage periodical.
The bulletin lists services for Central Mission Friends at E Sycamore and Tyler streets with Sunday school at 9 30, morning worship 10 30, prayer and evangelistic services, and youth meetings. Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran at Maple and Taylor notes Sunday school at 9 45, divine services, a sermon from Matthew 4 1 14, and a church report. contacts for sickness. plus Christ to the nation program on WLW Sundays. Also Tri County Lutheran and St Mark's worship plans, Lent services, and catechumen meetings. Junior Choristers and Sunday school instruction outlined with program details.
St Marks Lutheran lists pastor Edgar E Snyder and staff including Gellard Keil U S supt Luther Carlo assistant FP Germann choir director and Frederick Snyder organist. Sabbath worship starts at 930 a m with a Sunday service. attendance is rising after severe weather and adult classes will direct discussion of the international lesson.
A political analysis notes Alabama Senator hack and Sen. Beerecered as targets amid a public utilities lobbying bill. The piece says committees probe anti New Dest agencies like the American Liberty League and the National Association of Manufacturers. It argues the inquiry is a political tool likely to reveal sensational disclosures as campaigns heat up. Democrats on the committee may seek to shield party insiders from scrutiny.
A 1930s style recap notes secrecy in defense contracting with Col. William Hayward and Col. Joseph McMullen involved. It cites Mullen O’Neil and Jackson as Democratic lobbyists around Silverman, plus Boeing ties and high payments for aviation legislation. The piece hints at political influence in wartime procurement.
FP I Willmert pastor Elmer Cechsle and Mabel Harting lead Sunday activities with a 9:30 Bible School and a 10:15 worship. The March 12:13-17 message asks Why Tempt Ye Me with an evening program at 6:45 and an evangelistic sermon on Things to Come from Mark 13. Mabel Harting directs music, Thelma Sanders presides of Christian Endeavor.
Rev. Father Robert L. Gallagher pastor. Announcing Sunday services at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. in the parish schedule.
Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Morning worship 10:39 a.m. English and German preaching at St Peters at Main and Harrison. O H and Alice Trader pastors at Cor Franklin and Central are. Evening service 7:30 p.m. Ladies Aid Wednesday 2:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday 7:30 p.m. Paul W Sharp minister at Jefferson and Maple Ave invites all to Lent activities and services including Junior church and Hoffmans Christ in Gethsemane study.
Out Our Way urged attendance with a guest for Guest Night at First Baptist Corner Crawford and Taylor streets. Services include 9:30 Sunday school 10:45 worship led by Rev. Walter Charlesworth with various choirs, midweek prayer and business meetings, and evangelistic services. Also listed are Epworth Leagues, instrumental numbers, and a Christian Science service at Central Manufacturers Mutual Insurance building.
The Crawford Street church lists Sunday school at 9 30 with Orrin D Rowland superintendent, worship at 10 45 with speakers and music, and a junior Endeavor at 11. Nursery care, adult and group activities, and a pastor led study plus choir and orchestra rehearsals on following days. The morning sermon continues the series on The Victories of the Cross.
Blaine and Center streets host Sunday school at 9 30 am led by L L Stuck. Gospel Team meets at 2 30 pm and Epworth League at 6 45 pm. Evening worship features a sermon by Rev C C Roth and a men's chorus offering special music.
A historical church notice lists Bible school led by Ira Cole superintendent with morning worship at 10 30 a m theme What of the Home The Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m topic How Should Sunday Serve Man Leader Esther Black Evening worship with orchestra and sermon A Virtuous Life The church board sets March meeting Monday night at 8 The Women’s Council meets Wednesday at 2 30 Hostesses Mrs Ira Cole and Mrs Higby Mid week meeting Thursday 7 30 led by Mrs John Marsh Junior Choir meet Thursday after school Parents urged to bring children
An international controversy centers on Argentina issuing a stamp depicting the Falkland Islands, which Great Britain has claimed for over a century. Argentina maintains the islands belong to it, while Britain protests. The piece notes the Malvinas name and cautions readers about the potential stamp rise. It also mentions upcoming philatelic items including a Texas Centennial cover and new issues from Czechoslovakia, Nigeria, St. Lucia, and Bermuda.
As winter tightens, Croats in the Dalmatian mountains strap flat rocks over their abdomens to quiet stomach growling and curb empty feelings, a primitive method to endure food scarcity during shortage months.
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