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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1936
Page
3
The marriage of Miss Juanita Stopher daughter of Rev E E Stopher and Don ald Dilbone son of Mr and Mrs T H Dilbone took place Saturday afternoon at the officiating pastor Rev P R Fox home in South Walnut street Delphos Guests included Miss Charlotte Marie Flanagan and Andy Kaduk A wedding dinner followed at 6 in Delphos The couple will reside in Van Wert where Dilbone is a shipping clerk at Van Wert Manufacturing Company.
An advertising style note promotes VapoRub as a two way remedy for colds, emphasizing skin stimulation and inhalation to loosen congestion overnight. It also touts a Vicks plan for fewer colds, claiming clinical testing and widespread daily use for better control of colds.
Tuesday listings show Quindecim Club gathering afternoon with Mrs Tra Gilliland on South Avenue and multiple evening events at Loyal Order Moose Marion Encampment I O O F Iota Sigma Gamma Y M C A Pythian Sisters B P O Ellis Ivanhoe Commandery Masonic Temple Altrurian Club with hostesses and locations across Van Wert.
Wednesday listings include I O O F lodge evening, Alpha Delphian chapter at YWCA, Christ Missionary Society event at 2 p.m. with Mrs. M. H. Osborn on West Main, and a President's Birthday Square Dance at 8 p.m. Terrace Garden.
The report notes a Bridge club gathering at South Cherry Street with Mrs Karl B Todd and Miss Laura McConahay as guests. Prizes went to Mrs A C Frericks Mrs Lawrence A Wise and Mrs Todd. The Anthony Wayne Girls Literary Club held a Monday meeting with Ruth Presler presiding and a Sewing Circle play. The Ladies Aid of Second M E Church will meet Wednesday at 7 30 at Mrs Ilo Crosby’s home. Betty Borchers returns to Springfield for studies at Wittenberg College. Mrs B G Sagar hosts a bridge gathering at the Baryton apartments with Mary Ellen Holbrook and Dorothy Gant winning prizes.
Community clubs and groups schedule Thursday and Wednesday gatherings at homes and public halls. Imonesis Club hosts Mrs W D Duniton at 316 West Crawford Street for current events roll call. Postponed DD Club meets February 5 with Mrs Helen Brenneman guest. Modern Dorcas Club entertains Mrs Curt Shaffer on West First Street at 2 pm. Van Wert County Sportsmen meet at Moose Hall with Gerald Bowen speaking on Game Fishing. Hal V Hunt shows Mexico photos. Liden Temple Pythian Sisters meet for social hour with dues. Van Wert Lodge I O O F holds regular meeting at 7 30 pm. W T Hoeken returns from Cincinnati after attending Western Southern Life managers convention.
Ernest McPike in Hoaglin township has shown health improvement after a period of serious illness at his home, according to local health reports and family updates.
At the hospital Mrs. Ada Grubaugh of Haviland is recovering satisfactorily after an appendectomy. Mrs. G. D. Allen of North Market street is admitted for a fractured arm. W. H. Walters joined the hospital list Monday night. Mrs. Walter Bennett and her infant have returned home near Haviland.
A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Cechsle of Convoy at Van Wert County Hospital Monday night. Van Wert county total births reported to the Times shows six boys and four girls since January.
A series of events in Van Wert County marks President Roosevelt's birthday on January 30. A euchre party opened the line of activities at Moose Hall, with a birthday banquet at the YWCA tonight. Proceeds stay in county to aid infantile paralysis sufferers. rest goes to a national research fund.
Leonard H. Wolf, director of Van Wert High School band, spoke at the Kiwanis club about band history and urged funding for more instruments. He noted a third of band members graduate yearly, creating supply for a municipal band with sufficient instruments. He praised John Philip Sousa and the University of Illinois band clinic, planning to attend again after 1935 attendance.
Henry Hoffman of Liberty township was ordered to pay $10 monthly for a minor’s support. John Seekings of Van Wert pleaded guilty to October indictments charging him with stealing a trailer from Homer Wooten and oats from 8. C. Clifton near Wren. Seekings is to be sentenced Saturday. Cleon Lee, indicted in January for cutting George Height with intent to wound, pleaded guilty with six months in the Toledo Workhouse and a $200 fine suspended for good behavior. Mirs C. Esapp filed suit against Stella Wilson administratrix of the late Jenny Lind Rhodes estate seeking $150 for nursing and board services.
The will of W. R. Kime from Van Wert was admitted to probate naming George W. Kime and J. Elizabeth Kreutziger as principal beneficiaries. Nettie Moore was appointed administratrix of Mary C. Moore’s estate. WPA workers continued high school stadium construction in hard weather while G. M. Barton hoped outdoor county projects resume soon. A household roof fire at 225 Darwin St. caused about $10 damage from chimney sparks.
A union mass meeting Wednesday evening at 7 30 will feature Dr. Andrew Johnson as guest speaker. Johnson has delivered this address across the United States to large audiences. Lucille's Beauty Shop offers machineless permanent waves for 5.00 by phone.
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