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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1936
Page
1
The House approved the $3.5 billion pro bonus bill 355 to 58, sending it to the Senate as leaders race to bring it to a vote before next week. Proponents expect a veto and possible override if needed.
Ada Bulldogs rally in final period to overwhelm Van Wert 36 to 24 after trailing 19 to 18 at end of third. Ada converts from foul line as Van Wert’s comeback stalls, despite Richard Holmes and Richard Trapp fouling out. Cougar reserves also prevail 23 to 10.
Middle Point and Hoaglin-Jackson remain unbeaten as Union girls share the lead with Ohio City. Hoaglin-Jackson edged Willshire in overtime after a 38 all tie. Ridge defeats Convoy 33 21 while Middle Point beats Union 35 20. Ohio City-Liberty tops Paulding 33 16 as Ohio City girls win 23 14. Union girls beat Middle Point 19 7. Ridge girls fall 19 18 to Convoy. Convoy earns a three way tie for third. standings reflect a busy week ahead with several key matchups listed.
Chicago January 11 It's normal for children up to six years old to lie Dr George J Mohr University of Illinois Medical School told a lecture audience He said lying is a natural method for a preschool child to meet social growth challenges
The Peoples Savings Bank is installing acoustical blocks on the ceiling to deaden sound from typewriters and adding machines. About a week remains to finish. The material is a new type that can be cleaned with soap and water or redecorated.
The third appellate district court of appeals ordered J. E. Gaddis and the Gaddis Artificial Ice Co. to pay $1,009 to Ezra C. Spayd and others for damages from vibrations caused by oil engines at the plant near Main and Fulton streets. Judge Crow believed the amount should be $1,500. The court said the damage cause had been removed and overruled a motion for a new trial.
Herman Lehrman of Pratt street fractured his right wrist when he fell from a ladder while working at the Jesse J. Verne residence on East Lincoln highway yesterday at about 9 30 in the morning.
In Salt Lake City University of Utah home economics students care for three families of white rats. The project reflects a shift from traditional rat fear among women, highlighting practical animal care experience.
A semi loaded with automobile tires crashed into Jesse L. Potts home at 309 North Wayne Street as ice slicked the street this morning. No one injured. driver Albert Cox says he slid off the Lincoln highway turn. Insurance covers damage. investigation by sheriff and police underway. Endorsed for board: N. W. Elder recommended for reappointment to Van Wert county board of elections. others named for district meeting in Defiance.
Lisbon Ohio January 11 193? a WPA worker named C O Akers found a $5 gold coin buried in frozen ground near the McKinley homestead. Coin expert Judge Lodge Riddle estimates value at 10000 though others say 10 to 15.
Sheriff sale results in six real estate transfers in Van Wert County court. Verta L. Stiggers purchased 206 South Wall Street for 1666.67 after partition suit against Ximena Davis. George O. Whitten bought eighty acres in Ridge Township for 6500. Sam Shaffer 40 acres in Ridge Township for 2400. Anna M. Fry bought two lots at 510 East Crawford Street for 2750. The Federal Land Bank bought 39 acres in Harrison Township for 1900.50. Van Wert Building and Savings Co. bought 308 Center Street for 1200 in suits against Emma C. Stark.
January 13 20 marks Know Your Library Week celebrating the library’s thirty fifth anniversary. Four evening meetings begin at 8 pm featuring groups such as Out of School Girls Club Iota Sigma Gamma Delphian Society Grange and branch librarians with trustees and staff hosting and participating.
Three organizations of the Community Clearing House will hold meetings early next week. The Retail Merchants Bureau will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Chamber of Commerce directors will meet Tuesday noon and that night directors of the Community Chest will meet.
A total of 46 360 804.04 was collected from the three per cent sales tax of 1935 in Ohio. Groceries and meats led with 5 790 698, meals in restaurants and hotels 3 100 949, women paid 1 044 860 on wearing apparel and men 894 589. Motor vehicle collections reached 4 503 002 despite evasion, and department stores 4 904 670. Other categories include home furnishings 1 678 963 and building 1 723 466.
The Van Wert county office of the National Reemployment Service has completed clearance of its files as of January 1. It shows 1,264 people seeking employment, including 175 women, with as many as 50 visitors daily. The best qualified applicants are referred to prospective employer Carl M. Easterling, who manages the office.
Harry Day, 30, of Altoona Pennsylvania, was fined 25 dollars and costs and sentenced to 30 days in the Toledo Workhouse after pleading guilty before Mayor John H. Morrison to stealing two silk dresses from the J C Penney Store. Arrest was by F Earl Shaffer of the Merchantile Protective association.
Giffins chalked up their most decisive win of the season last night defeating Lima Business College 41 to 14 on the YMCA floor.
Hauptmann seeks clemency from the New Jersey Court of Pardons seven days from execution for the murder of Charles A. Lindbergh Jr. He and his attorneys present new evidence while the court weighs a reprieve or commute. Principal witness Dr. John F. Condon departs amid speculation he will be questioned.
Rochester League of Hard of Hearing members were asked to donate temporal bones after death to advance medical study of deafness. Dr. C Stewart Nash addressed the group noting scarce postmortem ear condition research and the value for science.
Paris reports a new effort to settle the Italian Ethiopian war with Italy seeking concessions through secret channels. Count du Chambrun met Laval while Mme Tabouis forecasts an early peace, possible neutral inquiry into warfare and social reforms in Ethiopia, and a proposed Franco British development plan under a League mandate.
H A Kinley manager of the Toledo branch of Westinghouse Lamp Company will speak to Van Wert High School pupils next Monday at 1 30 p m on A Challenge to Brains if Any He will also address Rotary members at noon with C P Bowdle announcing a program of piano solo by Lois Miller trombone solo by Owen Harrow and a boys glee club selection.
Weather update indicates rain or snow late today with fair conditions expected Sunday. A low overnight followed by a cool weekend, with daytime temperatures not specified.
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