Weather Lifts Van Wert as Roads Open in Snow Break
Prospects of moderating weather bring relief to Van Wert County as officials dig out from 18 years worst snow and cold. Main roads reopen with county and state crews, bus service resumes toward Fort Wayne Lima and Greenville, and schools weigh a Monday reopening. Winds hurt windows, but transport improves with open routes on Lincoln and U.S. 127.
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Britain Starts Last Tribute to George V
London starts final tribute as mourners file into Westminster Hall to pay respects. The king’s body lies in state from 8 am to 10 pm for four days, with a state funeral planned at Westminster Abbey and a procession to Paddington after a Windsor burial.
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Sarrant Forms French Cabinet
Paris Jan 24 Albert Sarrant left Democrat and former premier said he formed a coalition cabinet to succeed Pierre Laval's government. He announced the new lineup aiming to stabilize the administration and pursue policy goals with allied factions.
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Worry Wart Moves Across Pages in Out Our Way
The beloved character Worry Wart relocates within the page layout of the comic feature Out Our Way by Williams. He leaves his long-time Page 6 home due to the page’s turbulent crowd led by King Guzzle and Alley Oop, with Big Ick also appearing on Page 4 for readers.
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Hopkins Reverses Relief Labor Policy Backing PWA Complaints
Washington report shows Works Progress Administration reversing rules to prioritize public works projects and reassign relief labor. Hopkins raises wages up to 10 percent and extends hours cut to align with PWA wages, aiding contractors in states California Minnesota Alabama and Georgia.
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Salvation Army seeks uniforms for Van Wert Life Saving Guards
The Salvation Army asks for donations of white blouses and navy blue or black dresses for a Van Wert girls group named Life Saving Guards. Members aged 11 to 16 plan to join 500 others at a state meeting in Cincinnati on February 20 and 21.
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First Man Executed in North Carolina Gas Chamber
Allen Foster of Birmingham Alabama was executed for criminal assault in North Carolina's new lethal gas chamber. He was the first person to die in the state by this method, and he questioned beforehand whether the gas would work.
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Van Wert Church of Christ vs Bryan To Play Tonight at YMCA
A basketball game between Van Wert Church of Christ and Bryan is scheduled for tonight and will be held at the YMCA venue.
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Ohio Assembly closes session on poor relief and budget
Ohio lawmakers completed the Marlow Kilpatrick 11.5 million poor relief bill and the 90.4 million substitute budget bill. The two Houses adjourned until February 25 after approving a compromise poor relief measure to July 1. The conference report passed 104 to 4 in the House and 28 to 0 in the Senate. The budget increase exceeds the original by 1.5 million, with several items carried in separate bills. The governor, Davey, must sign the measure into law.
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Bill for New Taxes Looms in Washington
Washington faces a looming election year tax bill as the Roosevelt administration weighs new revenue to cover unprecedented expenses. A big plan targets middle and lower income brackets, with potential sales or new processing taxes to fund farm relief and the soldiers bonus. The question remains whether Roosevelt will press for such taxes or veto the bonus bill, with Congress likely blamed if taxes rise.
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Mrs G W Torrey Injured in Fall at Home
Mrs G W Torrey of 760 North Washington street fell at her home yesterday and sustained a fracture to her right leg.
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Farm program revised for 48 states in AAA overhaul
The Agriculture Department redrafted the Bankhead-Jones substitute to fit the Supreme Court ruling and outline a permanent program based on 48 state AAA plans. Secretary Wallace aims to submit the draft to the Senate agriculture subcommittee, amid opposition over constitutionality tied to the Hoosac Mills decision.
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United Press
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Davis
Clearing House Elects Officers
The Community Clearing House board re elected officers. President C. V. Hoke, vice president C. S. Fergus, treasurer Dr. B. A. Edwards, and secretary E. C. Humphreys.
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SnowStorm Grips Midwest Brings Rescue Efforts and Losses
Midwestern storm delivers frigid cold with 75 deaths nationwide as Indiana and Ohio rescue marooned students and teachers. Snow blocks roads, farms aid 200 children and seven teachers in Geneva Indiana. Celina Ohio pupils and staff are freed after 30 hours. Extreme lows hit Chicago and other cities.
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Second Complaint Filed With P U C O
The Ohio Public Utilities Commission heard the second complaint against proposed abandonment of passenger service by the New York Central Railroad from Van Wert to the Michigan state line. Opposition was filed by the First National Bank of Bryan and the Bryan city council.
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Truck in Ditch West of Van Wert
A large truck went into a ditch and turned over this morning about two miles west of Van Wert on the Lincoln highway. The driver was uninjured.
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Lincoln Highway
Temperatures Rise From Frigid Start In Van Wert
Forecasters predicted rising temperatures and chances of snow in the Van Wert area tonight and tomorrow with above freezing expected. The morning low fell to 15 below zero but reached zero by noon and climbed to two above within an hour. Last night’s readings showed a drop from seven below at 8 p.m. to two below at 5 p.m. and four degrees warmer than Wednesday night’s 19 below record.
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Severe Ohio Cold Wave Brings Freezes and Fatalities
Ohio endures one of the coldest waves in history with temperatures nine to twelve degrees below zero and limited relief for 36 hours. At least 19 deaths are blamed on cold, exposure, and related causes while fires, school disruptions, and transport woes strain relief efforts and coal and clothing demand remains high. Miami University students aided a $10,000 Oxford residence blaze as crews battled sub zero conditions.
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Birthday Party Plans Announced in Van Wert
Van Wert county plans a Monday night king or queen euchre at Moose Hall as part of a president’s birthday event. Frank R. McCleary chairs the euchre committee and Dora Mollenkopf leads arrangements for a birthday banquet at the YWCA on Tuesday night with tickets now on sale. Donna Harveycy chairs the auction and contract bridge party set for Friday January 31 at 8 15 pm at the YWCA with tickets available at the YWCA desk Gunsett hardware and local drug stores or from Business and Professional Women’s Club members.
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Dora Mollenkopf
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Thomas IV. Borden
Senate action expected soon for bond plan
Washington Jan 24 The House overrode President Roosevelt's veto of the baby bond payment bill by 324 to 61 sending a two billion bond plan to the Senate where an override is expected. Roosevelt argued his longstanding veto reasons in a longhand message.
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Harrison
Youth Hero in Storm Rescue
Norbert Fesler, son of Luther and wife, aided a blizzard-stranded salesman along state route 49 in Paulding county. The man, who asked to remain unnamed, credits Fesler with finding him in a field and returning him to warmth after nearly freezing. Several vehicles were stuck in the snowdrift as residents aided others in the severe weather.
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Farm Residence Saved From Fire
Efforts of Howard Thornell and about 15 neighbors saved his frame dwelling at the intersection of state route 49 and the county Mine northwest of Van Wert from a blaze started by a defective flue. Water and chemicals from the Convoy fire department subdued the fire with only slight damage.
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Fire kills five in St Johns home blaze
Five people died in a house fire in St Johns New Brunswick today. Victims include Mrs Anthony Noah her three children David 6 Robert 4 Angela 3 and a maid Miss Sheppard. The blaze destroyed the Noah home.
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Weather Update Cloudy Skies With Rising Temperatures
Weather bulletin notes cloudy conditions with a slow rise in temperature tonight and Saturday. Snow is expected Saturday. Local readings indicate a 15 degree minimum in the last 24 hours with noon figures not shown.
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