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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1936
Page
1
Sales Tax Stamps Easier to Handle Than Missouri Milk Tops
Ohio is praised for its sales tax handling in a Van Wert YWCA talk by C E Dittmer assistant director of the Ohio Council of Retail Merchants. He contrasts Ohio's system with Missouri milk bottle tops and notes the federal social security act and new Ohio tax use details. Local chamber leaders urge member growth to attract industry and boost retailer promotion efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Chamber of Commerce
Ohio
C. E. Dittmer
Ohio Council of Retail Merchants
YWCA
Mr. Dittmer
Ohe Retail Clothiers’ Association
Charles Balyeat
Dittmer
C Éaring’ House
E. C. Humphreys
van Wert
Phillip Sheridan
George W. Sheridan
Beard
H. A. Fegerss
Paul W. Purmort
F. E. King
Dedicate Chimes at Middle Point
The Middle Point Presbyterian church adds cathedral chimes to its pipe organ and will dedicate them next Sunday, March 15, at the morning service. The Rev. William Surdival and Rev. John H. Lamy will be guest preachers at morning and evening services with vocal and instrumental music programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Point
Fishing Fever Fails to Bite in Warm Day
The fishing mood turned slow as anglers reported no bites despite clear water and 65 degree sun. In Celina at Grand Reservoir another party found no action while Pond edges showed large ice chunks from Dog Creek floods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Reservoir
Celina
F D R Knox Lead Vote in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire a primary gave President Roosevelt and Frank Knox a head start for the presidency. Knox led among pledged Republican delegates with Landon a distant second. Roosevelt won all Democratic delegates. Countre marsh failed to carry his town as a protest against inflation therapy and AAA taxes drew discontent from textile leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
Roosevelt
Frank Knox
New Hampshire
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Knox
Landon
Lstate
Willnerden
Ont Capper
Joseph A. Countremarsh
Lebanon
Manchester
Chicago Daily News
Centremarsh
Pick Knittle Heads Ridge Young Farmers Group
Pick Knittle was elected president of the Ridge Young Farmers Association at the Ridge school meeting. John Tomlinson became vice president with Doyg Galloway as secretary and Manford Lytle treasurer. Other officers include Dale Cooper reporter James Thurston sergeant at arms Homer Pollock chairman Rufus Duprey and Karl Reiden bach on the program committee. A district conference report was given by Homer Pollock and Max Good spoke on Cooperation With the Church. Next meeting set for April 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merc
Death Takes Judge After Long Illness
Charles Rice of East Main street received word that his brother Judge Rice died at Decatur Indiana after a lingering illness. The body was sent to St. Joe Illinois for burial with Mr and Mrs Rice traveling to Decatur to accompany it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rice
East Main Street
Judge Rice
Decatur
Ind
Decatur Hospital
Stocks Firming Opening Sees Curtiss-Wright Block Trades
Prices firmed fractionally at a moderately active opening on the New York Stock Exchange today. Curtiss-Wright featured a block of 46,000 shares at 9 up ¾.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stock Exchange
Curtiss-Wright
Local political filings surge as deadline nears for May primary
Petitions for county and district offices rush to the county election board as the 6 30 p m deadline approaches. Names include Judge Sumner EB Walters and Harry D Bellis for county offices, with many Republican and Democratic delegates and county posts listed among late filings in Van Wert and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Election Board
Sumner EB. Walters
Harry ‘D. Bellis
Auditor’s
Ohio
van Wert
Yesterto
W. P. Preck
Tully Jp
C. F. Gehres
Harrison Tp
Nash Poling
Walter
Charles Protamarg Convoy
Joseph Beckman Delphos
A. Borden
Union
Lalu.m. Grothouse
Dailey
W. A. van Wert
H. O
Mosier Withdraws From Ohio Governor Race
Lieut. Gov. Harold G. Mosier quits the Democratic bid for governor of Ohio and withdraws to run for congressman at large. He cites Stephen M. Young’s entry and declines a three way race, saying he will support Young while remaining a Cleveland GOP ally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, CO
Harold G. Mosier
Stephen M. Young
Mosier
Young
Ohio
Stephen M Young
Ask Children to Report Again for Diphtheria Immunizations
Pre-school children who received the Schick test Thursday March 5 should return to their schools on Thursday March 12. Parents may bring children for the diphtheria immunization dose at Horace Mann 8 30, Anthony Wayne 9, Lincoln 9 30, and Franklin 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Mann
Anthony Wayne
Lincoln
Franklin
Ohio National Guard to join Fort Knox maneuvers
Adjutant General Emil F. Marx announced Ohio National Guard troops will participate in the federal second army maneuvers at Fort Knox Kentucky this summer reversing a prior decision to hold annual field training at Camp Perry. Ohio troops will return to Camp Perry next year and the Van Wert company 135th 112th Medical Regiment was expected to go to Fort Knox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Emil F. Marx
Ohio National Guard
Fort Knox
Ohio
Camp Perry
Marx
van Wert
112Th Medical Regiment
Jutland Hero Beatty Dies Peacefully at 65
Admiral Earl Beatty commander of the grand fleet in World War I and hero of the battle of Jutland died peacefully at his home aged 65. His son Lord Borodale reached his bedside before the old sea dog passed. Beatty had been ill since contracting a cold at King George V’s funeral. He inspired empire wide mourning as a symbol of British naval tradition and was beloved for his wartime command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Earl Beatty
Grand Fleet
Jutland
Lord Borodale
George V
Power Engineers to Meet Thursday
The Van Wert chapter of the National Association of Power Engineers will meet at 7:30 PM Thursday in the power house at the Marsh Foundation school. Members will discuss matters of importance and plan sending a delegation to Lima to hear the national president of the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert
National Association of Power Engineers
Marsh Foundation School
Lima
New Argument in C N Case Before P U C C
The Interstate Commerce Commission order cutting fares was cited in an Ohio Public Utilities Commission hearing to seek continued passenger train operations on the Cincinnati Northern between Van Wert and the Michigan state line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ohio Public Utilities Commission
Cincinnati Northern
van Wert
Michigan State Line
Cheaper to Ride Than Drive Car
The Ohio Public Utilities Commission considers a June 2 fare cut on the Cincinnati Northern railroad. If approved the new rates would affect towns Scott Paulding Bryan Jackson with lower fares per mile and a shift toward rail travel versus bus or auto, per the article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Northern Railroad
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Scott
Paulding
Bryan
Jackson
New York Central seeks to abandon passenger service
The New York Central railroad asked the commission for authority to abandon passenger operations due to a continuing annual operating loss. Local residents opposed the move and protesters filed a brief arguing the two cent per mile fare attracted riders, sustaining opposition to removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central Railroad
Commission
Elks nominate M. W. Feigert for exalted ruler
The Elks lodge names Martin W. Feigert Exalted Ruler and R. B. Nelson Knight Otis A. Moyer Secretary F W Leslie Treasurer Ilmer Stetler Tiler Adolph Rothacker Trustee for three years Martin W Feigert Delegate and O E Shurtleff Alternate to the Grand Lodge. Election set for March 24. Shurtleff endorsed for district deputy role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Martin W. Feigert
R. B. Nelson
Otis A. Moyer
F. W. Leslie
Ilmer Stetler
Adolph Rothacker
Grand Lodge
O. E. Shurtleff
Ohio Northwest
Shurtleff
van Wert Lodge
Tomhafe Opens The Style Shop In Springfield
Mr and Mrs C C Tomhafe formerly of Van Wert announce they have opened The Style Shop in Springfield selling ladies apparel. Tomhafe traveled from here to Wapakoneta and recently visited Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomhafe
Springfield
C. C. Tomhafe
van Wert
Wapakoneta
Bryan
War risk too big for Lloyds
Lloyds, famed for insuring diverse bets, has refused to quote war risk rates on a European conflict. The decision cites general European unsettled conditions making war risk premiums unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyds
Ondon
Mar
Europe
Ridge and York Win Top Honors in County Judging
Van Wert county judging teams won a four county event near Wiltshire. Ridge school took first in the Holstein dairy judging and York school led in the Belgium horse judging. Individual leaders included Ritchie of Ridge in the horse, and Wurster of Celina in Holstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridge, York
van Wert
Wiltshire
Ridge School
York School
Belgium
York
Celina
Spencerville
St Marys
Ridge
Ritchie
WPA DOLLARS SPENT PRIMARILY ON HIGHWAYS IN OHIO
WPA allocations total 97.68 million as of December 31, 1935 with about 46.5 percent funneled to highways and streets. Public buildings receive 10.7 percent, parks 11.7 percent, and water systems 9.6 percent, while other conservation and transportation uses account for the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Works Progress Administration
Ohio
Harry L. Hopkins
WPA
War Minister Killed Near Amba Agi in Ethiopia
Ras Mulu Gheta Ethiopian war minister was reported killed by revolting members of the Asebo Galla tribe east of Amba Alagi. In Reading Pennsylvania Louis Toontas, 14, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in his father James Toontas slaying. In London King Edward VIII told Parliament a possible marriage may occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asmara
Ras Mulu Gheta
Amba Alagi
Reading
Louis Toontas
James
London
Edward VIII
Britain
House of Commons
Commons
Seek Applicants for CCC Service in Van Wert County
Relief director L. r Feigert says county has no quota yet for CCC enrollments. Applications are at the Humphrey-Hughes building relief office for young men to join for a six month term starting April 1 to 15. Feigert urges applicants to come in at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey-Hughes
Civilian Conservation Corps
L. R Feigert
van Mert County
Feigert
Nations shift Locarno talk as hopes rise
Frederick Kuh reports Britain led talks amid the German crisis with Prime Minister Thatcher and cabinet, inviting Belgium Italy and possibly Germany to Locarno discussions. Paris advisors signal French demands for penalties against Germany, plus British guarantees of armed support and potential Franco Italian British unified action. Belgium argues for a demilitarized frontier to boost security, recalling 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Kuh
Amntbesorme Pe
London
Great Britain
Astanley Saittwill
Europe
Belgium
Italy
Germany
League of Nations
France
Llague of Nations
Haly
East Africa
Anthony Eden
Lord Halifax
Privy ‘Seaks
Paris
Britain
Twiee
Prench
Mussolini
Adolph Hitler
Rhineland
Locarno
League Council
Weather forecast for local area and temperatures
Rain and colder tonight then generally fair and colder Thursday. Local 24 hour readings show high and low temperatures with daytime and overnight trends. Sunrise set for tomorrow morning and reference notes from the previous year included.
Also Mentioned on This Page
F.D.R. Knox
Lucal. Gov
Walters and
Bellis
Edgar Britten
Line
National Guard
Army Maneuvers
Admiral Beatty
C. N
P.U.C.C
M. W. Feigert
Boy
CCC
Hitler
Taree
Maser
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