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Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1936

Page

2

Sunday Dinner Guests and Local Farm Trades Reported

County residents hosted relatives and neighbors over the weekend with Sunday dinner guests including Mrs. Brenneman and family Earl Rison and family John Good and family and J J Stemen of Bucyrus. Williman of Van Wert bought a hog from Alexander Myers and a cow from Earl Rison on Tuesday. J J Stemen has spent two weeks with local relatives. George Upp and Mrs Brenneman visited Saturday evening.

Walter Kerns Evelyn M. H. Opell Frank Brenneman B. Brenneman Earl Rison John Good J. J. Stemen Bucyrus Williman van Wert Alexander Myers J.J. Stemen George Upp

Local notes from Wren and surrounding area

Mrs. Adam Kreischer of Wren stays with sister Mrs. Almira Hunter and son this week. Ray and Mrs. Bennett and family visit Mr and Mrs C D Ault and daughters. Wiltshire school closed due to winter weather. heating issues persist. Lon Howell of Norwalk visits Earl Lockhart and son Dale. Old man winter eases but frost lingers. warmer weather desired.

Adam Kreischer Wren Almira Hunter Miles Ross Ter Nellwyn Dayton Harles Willshire Donald Straw Bethel Sunday School Ray Bennett C. D. Ault Lloyd Koehn Ohio City Orley Krugh Alma Walters J. D. Hunter Wiltshire Old Man Winter Lon Howell Norwalk Earl Lockhart Dale

Golden wedding and social gatherings in Van Wert area

Residents from the vicinity joined the Feigerts in Van Wert for their golden wedding celebration. The report notes many people in attendance at a Merkle Germann shower, with a banco game and lunch. Also mentioned are flu-like colds, Winona Gehres visiting from Columbus, and snowbound travel conditions last week.

van Wert Joseph Feigert Paul Merkle C. L. Germann Gaylord Germann L. Germann Lester Weck Henry Weck Emil Arnold Paul Germann Carl Schumm Christ Merkle Marlin Muntzinger Roland Siegle Agnes Edith Grace Mildred Dora Mae Germann Stella Lydia Merkle Miriam Weck Ida Schumm Isabell Wermer Mildred Werling Velma Giessler Winona Gehres Columbus Whittier

Bulk laxatives and natural fiber claim mild internal cleansing

The note describes bulk as a natural aid for constipation using leafy greens and bran. It promotes ALI-BRan as a natural option and claims it cleanses the intestines with normal, healthy elimination. Two tablespoonfuls served with milk or rum can be used in cooked dishes to support regularity.

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Fort Wayne Visitors and Local Illnesses Reported

Legion fluest and daughter Joy return to Fort Wayne after weekend with Mr and Mrs Thomas Campton. Mrs Saul Young improving after weeks of illness. Carol Ann Borden ill. Glen Baer Edward Ramsey Isaac Stemen visited Van Wert. Edith McGowen Pauline Wise dined with Campton family. Floyd Barens and Isaac Stemen in Decatur. Jessie Poling returns from Fort Wayne hospital after operation. Sunday guests include Albert Campton family from Fort Wayne and others from Weisel and Fort Wayne households.

Joy Fort Wayne Thomas Campton Saul Young Lsick Carol Ann Borden Earl Borden Glen Baer Edward Ramsey Isaac Stemen van Wert Edith McGowen Pauline Wise Floyd Barens Decatur Ind Jessie Poling Fort Wayne Hospital Albert Campton Ben Stemen Dora Louise Ashbaugh Nina McClure Weisel Geneva Eddy Earl Fiock Floyd Barcus Kenley

North Union church activities and social visits noted

Mrs Myers and Mr and Mrs Clark hosted Sunday guests. North Union church young people class enjoyed a Monday gathering at John Workman home. Van Taylor recovering from pneumonia. Miss Fidella Lehman of Scottis sh nt Van Tay Lone. Minnie Phillips hosted ladies class Wednesday. Mrs Cashel and Mrs Workman assisted. Weather moderating welcomes brighter days.

Myers Clark Young Peoples North Union Church John Workman van Taylor Fidella Lehman Scottis Sh van Tay- Lone Minnie Phillips Cashel Workman

Local Social Ties Echo Through Middle Point Area

O H Johnoon and Crist Kundard with son Forest visited Middle Point on Monday afternoon. John Duvall attended Lula Duvall’s funeral there. E D McGinnis and wife visited her parents W E Stemen. Elizabeth McGinnis weekend visit to grandparents. Dean Knittle of Van Wert visited Ed Knittle family. union Center was noted with Albert Campton and spouse present.

O. H. Johnoon Middle Point Crist Kundard Son Forest John Duvall Lula Duvall E. D. McGinnis W. E. Stemen John Ashbaugh James Ashbaugh Billie Mager Paul Byers Joe Cowgill Elmer Kerns van Wert Mare] Knittle Celina Elizabeth McGinnis Dean Knittle Ed Knittle

Local Social Notes From West Harrison and Nearby Areas

West Harrison reports Miss Zelma Johnson spent Wednesday night with Miss Roberta Bornman of Wren. Maurice and Mrs Brown and daughters were Van Wert visitors Saturday. Love Woods visited in Wren Tuesday. Clarence Abbott and family were Sunday guests in Decatur Indiana. Owen Gephart near Ohio City called Tuesday afternoon. Lois and Arla Brown visited Miss Goldie Myers in Wren Wednesday night. Community sale drew attendees from the vicinity in Decatur Friday afternoon. Wood Chapel Sunday school meets February 2 at 10. Superintendent O C Fegley. Prayer meeting held every Wednesday at 8 p m.

Zelma Johnson Roberta Bornman Wren Maurice Brown van Wert Love Woods Clarence Abbott Decatur Ind Owen Gephart Ohio City Lois and Arla Brown Goldie Myers Wood Chapel O. C. Fegley

Special Pentecostal Meeting Friday at Anthony Wayne School

A Pentecostal fellowship gathering will occur Friday night January 31 at 7 40 at Anthony Wayne school on North Jefferson street. Preachers and laymen from several assemblies will exhort one another in fellowship with special singing and preaching. Public invited. Announcement by Ira R. Stemen local pastor.

Anthony Wayne School North Jefferson Street Ira R. Stemen

Youth Hunger Strike In Richland County Jail

Edward Stone 24 of New York is jailed in Richland county on breaking and entering a Boy Scout camp and destroying property. He has refused food since Sunday, drinks water occasionally, and previously attempted suicide by cutting his wrists with a razor. The sheriff reported no motive for the hunger strike.

Mansfield Edward Stone New York Richland County E. P. Long Stone

Social Justice Units Formed in Delphos

Two National Union for Social Justice units sponsored by Rev. Fr. Charles E. Coughlin in Delphos organize with 250 members in unit one and 185 in unit two. Officers include Ray Redd president and F. Smith president in the second unit with Dr. F A Young, Jennie Long Danner, Joseph Scherger among the officers.

National Union For Social Justice Charles E. Coughlin Royal Oak Mich Delphos Unit One Ray Redd Oscar Hempffing Helen Parrish Ed Busch F. FE. [Smith Unit Two F. A. Young Jennie Long Danner Joseph Scherger

Veteran baseball star Joe Delahanty dies at 59

Cleveland obituary notes the death of Joe Delahanty aged 59 a veteran who played for Toronto Montreal and the St Louis Cardinals before retiring in 1910 He spent the last decade as a deputy sheriff in Cleveland Ohio and was part of a family of noted baseball players with six brothers achieving prominence in the sport.

Cleveland, O Joe Delahanty Delahanty Toronto Montreal St. Louis Cardinals

Lincoln School to Present Operetta on March 20

Pupils in grades six to eight at Lincoln school are selected for roles in the third ward operetta "Days O'Kerry Dancing." The Irish story will be staged March 20 with students portraying various parts.

Lincoln School Third Ward O’kerry

Dog cashes own check in Gilford for biscuits

Pedigreed English spaniel Bickham owned by Frank E. Wright cashed a $5 Georgia check at a local bank using a paw print endorsement. The dog obtained cash for biscuits and other treats. In separate notes from San Quentin officials, 1986 parolee employment growth reduced the prison population by 1,215 releases.

DOG Cashes Gilford N. H.bickham Frank E. Wright Georgia Bickham San Quentin Cal San Quentin Prison

Haviland-Scott High Choir to Broadcast on WOWO

The Haviland-Scott High School choir of forty eight voices under Harold E. Mohr will broadcast Saturday on WOWO Fort Wayne between 5:00 and 5:30 PM EST. Mixed and Girls Chorus perform selections from Vesper hymn to Now Thank We All Our God with solos and various arrangements. The Bonnewitz Co advertises spring frocks and tailored suits at popular prices.

Haviland-Scott High School Harold Mohr WOWO Ft. Wayne Iby Stevenson Edward Elgar Treharne Mary Protheroe

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