Honor Students and Guests at South Tyler Party
A Friday evening gathering at Gail and Karl Linser’s home on South Tyler honored Mr. and Mrs. Karl Linser with a pot luck supper and social games. Honors at cards went to Mrs. Linser and Glenn Flemming. Attendees included the Linsers and their guests, with gifts exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Johnson
South Tyler Street
Karl Linser
North Washington Street
Linser
Glenn Flemming
Lucy Sadler
Helen Miller
Alyce Sells
Mary Durchem
Charles Uncapher
Jack Fletcher
Mrs. Johnson
Mrs. Linser
What's Doing in Van Wert
Local organizations schedule evening and afternoon events across the town. Activities include Kiwanis Club at Hotel Marsh, Phi Delta Kappa, City Council, Marathon Round Table at YWCA, YW F M at First M E Church, Miss Pearl and Isabel Stasel home, Monday Night Bridge Club, Quindecim Club, Loyal Order Moose, Ladies F O E, Marion Encampment I O O F, Iota Sigma Gamma at Y M C A, Pythian Sisters, B P O Ellis, Ivanhoe Commandery at Masonic Temple, Altrurian Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Hotel Marsh
Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity
City Council
YWCA
M. E
Pearl
Anabel
Stasel
South Walnut Street
Quindecim Club
Ira Gilliland
South Avenue
Loyal Order Moose
Ladies F. O. E
Marion
Iota Sigma Gamma
Y. M. C. A. Pythian
B. P. O. Ellis
Ivanhoe Commandery
Masonic Temple
Altrurian Club
Otto Gilpin
North Washington Street
Wesleyan Reunion Prepares for Ohio Wesleyan Alumni
Reunion events announced with Prof. Cartmell and Prof. Conger representing the college. Quindecim Club hostess Mrs. Ira Gilliland hosts Tuesday afternoon. American Legion Auxiliary meets Wednesday evening with initiation and social hour. F. O. E. Ladies Club programs and pot luck supper set for Tuesday. Alpha Delphian Alumnae to meet Wednesday at the Y W C A. Local visits include Mrs. Frank B. Mahon of Cuyahoga Falls and various travels of other residents in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Gilliland
South Avenue
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Frank B. Mahon
Cuyahoga Falls
D. E. Agler
North Jefferson Street
Entertains W C T U Officers at Dinner in Van Wert
Mrs Florence Cramer president of the Van Wert County W C T U hosted county officers at a Friday dinner at her son Don C Cramer's home. Attendees included May Pair Ollie Dettmer Millie Lawhead Ilo Fenton Alice Lewis Rosella Orr W M Wilmore and E B King. The group reviewed National and county W C T U plans and contemplated adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Cramer
van Wert
Millie Lawhead
Ilo Fenton
Alice Lewis
Soldiers and Sailors Department
Rosella Orr
W. M. Wilmore
E. B. King
Flower Mission
National
Ida Jones
Central Union
W. A. Gouty
Births Reported in Van Wert County Since 1936
The Times notes 9 total births in Van Wert county since January 1 1936 with five boys and four girls. Parents are Mr and Mrs F C Bauers of Harrison township welcomed a boy named Donald Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Charles
F. C. Bauers
Harrison Township
van Wert County
The
Times
Court House Divorce Suit Filed by Baker
Alfred Baker through his father J W Baker files for divorce from Pauline Baker alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty in a case heard today at the court house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Baker
J. W. Baker
Pauline Baker
Marriage Licents for Harold D. Allison and Cecile Foley
Harold D. Allison of Allen county Indiana and Cecile Foley of Convoy are listed as marriage license applicants in a local notices column. The notice records their names and counties, indicating a forthcoming wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold D. Allison
Allen County
Indiana
Cecile Foley
Convoy
Union Mass Meeting at First Friends Church
A union mass meeting will be held at First Friends church Wednesday evening at 7 30. Dr Andrew Johnson of Wilmore Kentucky renowned preacher will speak on The Constitution and Communism. The public is cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Missionary Society of the Church of Christ
M. H. Osborn
West Main Street
John R. Marsh
First Friends Church
Andrew Johnson
Wilmore
Kentucky
YMCA Plans Ping Pong Tournament for Boys
A ping pong tournament is scheduled at the YMCA for Saturday February 1. Boys ages 12 to 14 may enter whether or not they are YMCA members. Everett Light will run drawings and direct the event. Junior Hi club meets tonight at 7 00 and Senior Hi V club meets tomorrow evening in their YMCA club room. O A Klendworth will discuss The Value of Recreation. Toastmasters meet for supper at 6 30 Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Everett Light
O. A. Klendworth
Toastmasters Club
Grace Wistner Improves Slightly After Scarlet Fever Illness
Mrs Grace Wistner who has been very ill for several days with scarlet fever at her home on East Second street is slightly improved today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Wistner
East Second Street
Coal Miners Gather Today For UMWA Convention
Washington January 27 1937 coal miners from across the nation arrive for the 34th international convention of the United Mine Workers of America in Constitution Hall. Delegates prepare to review two years of wage policy legislation and contracts with hard and soft coal operators as New York talks on the Guffey Act loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
United Mine Workers of America
Constitution Hall
Pariey
United Mine Workers
New York
Convention to voice stance on Guffey act and New Deal for workers
Delegates from every coal mining field arrive from across the nation and Canada to a convention likely to express views on the Guffey coal act and New Deal measures for the working man. Illinois, West Virginia and Pennsylvania contingents travel by special trains while others come by bus and car to form a program for possible future legislation.
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Nova Scotia
Alberta
Can
Illinois
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Women Welcome Leader at Moose Lodge Event
One hundred twenty five Women of the Moose and friends greeted Grand Regent Jane Debus at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows hall. A program followed with musical performances, a reading, a radio play, and an informal talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Graven
the Loyal Order of Moose
Lima
van Wert
F. R. McCleary
Frank Wallace
Cincinnati
Mary Wallace
Singapore bans student romances in Siam schools decree
The Siam government forbids flirtations between boys and girls in schools. The ministry of education circularizes all schools instructing pupils not to behave as lovers or write love letters. Times want ads are noted as inexpensive and effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
Siam
Ministry of Education
Townsend plan likely gains cross party support in House
49 lawmakers pledged to vote for the Townsend pension plan, 14 opposed, with 28 undecided among 431 members. Ohio names cited include Sweeny Marshall Secrest Thom Crosser pledged for the plan while Harlan Bolton Young opposed. A roof fire at 534 Center Street was put out by the Fire Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Townsend National Weekly
House of Representatives
House
Townsend Club
Ohio
Martin L. Sweeny
L. T. Marshall
Robert T
Secrest
William R. Thom
Robert Crosser
Byron B. Harlan
Chester C. Bolton
Stephen M. Young
Spanking as Punishment Questioned by California Officials
In Berkeley a 20yearold woman left home after being spanked by her father. County probation officers say such discipline may justify leaving home and authorities note the woman has the right to resent it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
Cal
Elizabeth Smith
Salvation Army Reports Progress at Local Work
Salvation Army leaders tell the advisory board that the last three months show worthwhile results. Captain Dugan reports Sunday school attendance doubled and 12 converts made. During Christmas, Girl Guards with Captain Dugan and Lieutenant Lawson sang carols and distributed 86 food baskets plus 52 adult and 125 children gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Dugan
Girl Guards
Lawson
Ohio City Convoy to Play Tonight in County League
Ohio City Liberty and Convoy will meet tonight in county league basketball games instead of Tuesday as announced Saturday. The games will be played at the county gym with both teams seeking a win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio City-Liberty
Tully-Convoy
Convoy Floor Tilt Postponed Amid Cold Weather
The league game on the Convoy floor was postponed along with three other games last Friday due to cold weather. No date is yet set for the Middle Point Hoaglin Jackson contest.
Democrats Elect Luther Gunsett In Ohio Club Vote
Luther Gunsett son of Postmaster and Mrs D J Gunsett was chosen as one of two members of the executive committee for the fifth congressional district by the Young People's Democratic Club of Ohio at a Columbus meeting over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Gunsett
D. J. Gunsett
Fifth
Young Peoples Democratic Club of
Ohio
Columbus
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