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Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1936

Page

2

Defiance Sheriff Abandons Run for Republican Nomination

Sheriff John Foster withdraws from the race after being named to fill his father’s vacancy. This leaves John K. Bridenbaugh as the sole Republican hopeful. Democratic sheriff candidates in Defiance County include Earle J. Smith, former Sheriff Fred E Warfield, Cloyd King, Andy Hiler, Gene Lantow, and Joe Lero.

John Foster John K. Bridenbaugh Defiance Defiance County Earle J. Smith Verdun Mer Fred E Warfield Cloyd King Andy Hiler Gene Lantow Joe Lero

Decatur Indiana Plans Centennial Week and Show

Decatur and Adams county Indiana prepare a centennial celebration during August 2 to 8 with an agricultural show. Carl C. Pumphrey, a local jeweler, is named chairman of the general committee. James T. Merryman, Decatur’s first mayor when the city charter was granted in 1885, is noted.

Decatur Adams County Ind Carl C. Pumphrey James T. Merryman

Honorary Committee Members Named for Event

The announcement lists the honorary chairman and a committee including E. W. Lankenau, Arthur Vogueiwede, Dan Niblick, Dan Tyndall, Arthur Holthouse, John Heller, J. Ward Calland, Theodore Grabker, Lloyd Cowens, and Deane Dorwin.

E. W. Lankenau Arthur Vogeiwede Dan Niblick Dan Tyndall Arthur Holthouse John Heller J. Ward Calland Theodore Grabker Lloyd Cowens Deane Dorwin

Protest Against Mell Underwood Federal Judge Nomination

Franklin County League of Women Voters forwarded a protest to the U S Senate opposing the confirmation of Congressman Mell Underwood as a federal judge for the southern Ohio district. The group argues he has limited experience and is not registered to practice in federal court.

Columbus Mell Underwood Ohio U. S.S. Senate Franklin County League of Women Voters Underwood

Puppet Show Craft Highlighted by Duncan Interview

William Duncan of the Tatterman Marionettes discusses a vocation in puppeteering. He has built and directed 56 plays in twelve years and explains the extensive preproduction from writing to puppet construction and string adjustments for stage action. The troupe performs The Glowing Bird on January 30 at Lincoln Auditorium, with proceeds for the Fellowship Fund.

William Duncan Cleveland Duncan Lincoln Auditorium Lincoln Building

Lions Threaten Streets Share Pools With Horses And Dogs

In the Transvaal drought drought drives big game to towns. Lions are seen near pools in streets sharing water with horses and dogs amid famine and heat. Free haircuts aid jobless in Sandusky as relief funds cover cuts for families in need.

Johannesburg South Africa Transvaal Sandusky, O Relief Office

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