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Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1936

Page

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Plans to Save Soil Explained in Ohio State Meeting

County agents and state officials outlined the Soil Conservation plan at Ohio State University in Columbus. No contracts will be offered. participation is voluntary with grants possible if conditions are met. Two kinds of payments exist, soil conserving and soil building, with rates varying by state and farm. Meetings in Van Wert county will cover how the plan applies to each township and elections for community committeemen.

Ohio State University Columbus Heck New Soil Conservation R. Duniton M. Allen Pleasant Jp Palmer Hoag- UN Tp L. G. Brubaker W. R. Phares United States Muntz van Wert County

Young Attacks Davey in Akron Speech at Democratic Banquet

Rep Stephen M Young faced heckling as he attacked Governor Davey during a Democratic Women’s Federation banquet in Akron, urging redistricting and demanding explanations of the so called “sonk the poor” program. Dennis Dunlavey defended the sales tax and old age pensions, claiming $30,000,000 in taxpayer savings under the Davey administration.

Akron Tephen M. Young Democratic Women's Federation Young Perry Stevens Davey Dunlavy Ohio

County Meetings on Soil Program Schedule

A list of meeting places for the soil conservation plan includes sessions on Tuesday March 31 at 1 30 p m in Ohio City Wiltshire Jennings and Pleasant townships and again at 7 30 p m in Pleasant Harrison York townships. On Wednesday April 1 at 1 30 p m sessions are in Jackson Washington Union townships and at 7 30 p m in Hoaglin Ridge and Tully Convoy townships.

Soil Conservation Plan Liberty Ohio City Wiltshire Jennings Pleasant Harrison Township House York Jackson Grange Hall Weteel Washington Middle Point Union Union School Hoaglin Hoaglin- Jackson Ridge Tully Tully-Convoy

Oakwood Man Near Death From Crash

Wilbur D. Staley of Oakwood lay near death in Fort Wayne's St. Joseph's hospital after his auto collided head on with a street car on a bridge. Motorman C. R. Funk said Staley rode about 30 miles per hour and drove straight down the track center. Identification was tentatively made from cards found in his pocket.

Wilbur D. Staley Oakwood St. Joseph’s Hospital Fort Wayne C. R. Funk Staley Funk

Senate approves Dr Harris for Ohio dental board post

The Ohio Senate confirmed Dr P B Harris a dentist for the Ohio State Board of Dental Examiners with a unanimous vote. Gov Martin L Davey had named him to oversee examining prospective dentistry licensees in Ohio.

P. B. Harris Idcal Ohio State Board of Dental Examers Ohio Senate Harris Martin L. Davey Ohio

Building trades unite under AFL banner in Washington

President William Green announced that all building trades unions under the AFL have been united into one organization. He said the move would rationalize settlement of jurisdictional disputes so adjustments can be made without interruption in building construction.

Washington William Green American Federation of Labor A. F. of L Green

Charges Fly In Fight Over Fate Of Hauptmann

Federal employee linked to Gov Hoffman says Hauptmann was framed and seeks to halt execution for new evidence. Wilents rejects request while Hauck and others defend the state case. Rumors of a prison confession persist as investigators remain silent.

United Press Trenton N.J Harold G. Hoffman David T. Wilents Bruno Richard Hauptmann Wilents Beupenenn Andrew M. Hauck Hunterdon County Hauptmann Charles A Archibald Laney Oben Interior New York Hoffman Hauck Spikes Runner Seneanen Bi R. Mitchell Mercer Town Vein Lindbergh Mitchell

Memorial Bid for Celina Left by Doctor Richardson

Dr. D H Richardson oldest Mercer County physician died two weeks ago and bequeathed most of his estate to Celina for a memorial building. The fund aims to advance art science and education with no estate value given. Four thousand dollars was given to other organizations and the Richardson block on Main and Fayette streets is included.

D. H .Richardson Mercer County Celina Celina Daily Standard Main and Fayette Sts

Cast Chosen for Van Wert Juniors Play

A group of 15 Van Wert High School juniors were selected for the annual class play The production is set for April 3 in the Lincoln school auditorium Miss Lillian Benson and Miss Dorothy West directors announced the cast including Sam Davis Fred Fox Jill King Roselyn Hattery Margaret Allen Lois Uhrich Analee Murphy Enid Cress Meta Louise Dudley Robert McCray Lloyd Larson Henry Clark John Rauch Don Mayette Gene Sharp

van Wert High School Lincoln School Mother Carey Lillian Benson Dorothy West Sam Davis Fred Fox Jill King Roselyn Hattery Margaret Allen Lois Uhrich Analee Murphy Enid Cress Meta Louise Dudley Robert McCray Lloyd Larson Henry Clark John Rauch Don Mayette Gene Sharp

Hoghe Moves to 80 Acre Mowery Farm on Decatur Road

C W Hoghe relocates from Woodland avenue to the Mowery farm on Decatur road. He purchased the 80 acre property last summer.

C. W. Hoghe Woodland Ave Decatur Road Mr. Hoghe

Air crashes claim many lives across continents

In a string of accidents 21 deaths are counted in Mexico and England. A Compania de Mexico plane crashed near Mexico City killing 14. a four seat Pan American Line charter crashed near Lyndhurst England killing five. two female parachutists died in Moscow. An American co pilot Adrian Borchers 31 of Philadelphia and others aboard a four seat Cessna vanished after a flight from here to Powles.

Arizona Mexico England Compania de Mexico Mexico City Lyndhurst Moscow Adrian Borchers Philadelphia Helen Forster Vassar Baron Sighmund von Steiber Ford Pan American Line Hampart Vera Cruz Iberia Paul Odneal Copperclad Airways Phoenix Powles Chamber of Commerce

Red Cross Flood Support Reaches About $700

Red Cross contributions for flood sufferers were received from three more churches and two women’s clubs, bringing the total to about $700, E. C. Humphreys said. The county quota started at $725 and was raised by 60 percent due to worse flood conditions. Donations may be sent to the Clearing House or left with Clarence Kohn at Van Wert National Bank.

Red Cross E. C. Humphreys Clearing House National Ad Cross Organization Clarence Kohn van Wert National Bank

Basketball Letters to Be Presented at Van Wert Banquet

Van Wert High School players will receive basketball letters at a March 31 banquet in the First M. E. church dining room. The event honors the team for its season.

van Wert High School M. E. Church

William Cole Fined for Intoxication in City Plea

William Cole aged 62 of this city pleaded guilty before Mayor John H. Morrison to being intoxicated. He was fined five dollars plus costs, paid the amount, and was released.

William Cole John H. Morrison Cole

Horace Mann Pupils Present A Trip to Europe Operetta

Pupils from Horace Mann school stage the operetta A Trip to Europe in Lincoln school auditorium tonight at 8 o clock. Students perform songs and scenes for a closing school event highlighting school talent.

Horace Mann School Europe Lincoln School

Adultery Charge Faces Gilbert Taylor in County Court

Gilbert Taylor about 55 living southwest of Ohio City was bound over to the grand jury and jailed for bond of 1000 after pleading guilty to adultery. The affidavit, signed by Wave Taylor, alleges adultery with the man’s daughter. Ohio River rises in Cincinnati as heavy rains swell the upper valley.

Gilbert Taylor Ohio City Squire W Giffin Taylor Wave Taylor Ohio River Cincinnati Ohio Valley W. C. Devereaux U. S

Woman On Trial Over Death Admits Love Story

Vera Strets testified about her romance with Dr Frits Gebeer as she seeks to avoid execution. She described four shots fired into his body on November 12 while recalling early happiness and the discovery of their affair.

Vera Strets Frits Gebeer

Reynoldstown Wins Grand Nations Steeplechase at Aintree

Major Noel Furlong's Reynoldstown captured the Grand Nations Steeplechase at Aintree despite a first fence fall. He remounted and led briefly but faded, finishing with a 9 minutes 37 seconds time. Betting favored Reynoldstown at 1 to 1 with Ego at 5 to 1 and Bachelor Prince at 66 to 1.

Aintree England Noel Furlong Reyneldstown Reynoldstown Ego Bachelor Prince

Scouts to Collect Waste Paper Saturday

Boy Scouts plan a waste paper and magazine drive Saturday calling at each city house to raise funds for summer camp activities.

Scouts of Troops

Stocks Open Higher Then Dull While Bonds and Cotton Rise

New York stocks opened irregularly higher in active trading, then turned dull and firmer in early trading. Bonds tracked shares, cotton gained, and the dollar strengthened with the French franc near profitability to buy French gold again.

New York

Weather outlook: fair and colder tonight then clouds rise

Generally fair and colder tonight with a Saturday increase in cloudiness. Showers are probable Saturday night.

Ohio Senate delays Job Insurance Bill amid disputes

In Columbus on March 27 the unemployment insurance bill appeared briefly on the Senate floor before returning to a seven member research committee for study. A June 1 reporting deadline was set for the committee as part of the delay, with further action postponed for now. The chamber also approved county term extensions and several social security measures, including aid for dependent children and the blind, while funds for juvenile research and professional engineers were granted. The Senate recessed overnight and will reconvene next week.

Columbus Tne Senate Paul P. ‘Yodét House of Representatives House Ohio Eva Viees

Cemetery Gates Closed as Rain Softens Access

Heavy rainfall last night softened drives in Woodland Cemetery and filled ditches for new water lines. Gates were closed today to protect traffic and may stay closed for several days. Entry may be gained by applying to the superintendent's office.

Woodland Cemetery

Firemen Responded To Car Fire At Jefferson And Sycamore

Firemen rushed to the intersection of Jefferson and Sycamore streets at 8 06 PM last night where a car fire broke out. The blaze was extinguished with no damage reported and the vehicle owner could not be identified from available details.

Jefferson and Sycamor Sts

Minor findings reported in county office inspection

The Bureau of Inspection and Supervision released results of a county office audit covering July 1 1934 to September 1 1935. Examiners Hunt and Atters reported 490.58 in findings, largest item 215.25 for the estate of the late Clarence C Judkins as salary for a little over a month. Other items included 33.52 depository interest for Tully township 10 error in board bill for the City of Toledo 79.75 physician bill and 129.10 hospital bill against Van Wert county 2.50 duplicate bill from Barson Auto Parts 4.20 interest error at Peoples Savings Bank and 5.01 expenses for E V Walborn collecting taxes. Officials were praised for office conduct and report quality. Bank balance stood at 2779781 on August 31 1935 and total bonded indebtedness at 38900 with 510 for pikes 30900 relief bonds and 2900 Carey act relief fund. Bonds will be retired by March 1 1944 and Pike indebtedness cleared in coming years. Copies were sent to Prosecuting Attorney S S Beard and County Auditor Harry D Bellis.

Bureau of Inspection C. Hunt J. R Atters Clarence C. Judkins Tully van Wert City of Toledo Barson Auto Parts Peoples Savings Bank E. V. Walborn S. Beard Harry D. Bellis

Marble Tournament Invitation for County Youth

The Times announces a marble tournament for all county youths under 15. Read page 6 for entry details and prizes. Clip the blank, sign up early, and include your birthday when submitting to The Times. Remember to read Alley Coop on page 6 as well.

Times Alley Coop

Clements Back Ten Tell About Plan Financing

Washington reports lawmakers probe Townsend plan funds. Robert E. Clements testifies on national and local receipts from Old Age Revolving Pensions, with estimates of at least two million dollars. Townsend, Margett, and local managers face questioning as investigators trace enrollment fees and distributions.

Washington National House Committee Robert E. Clements Townsend Clements Francis E. Townsend Old Age Revolving Pensions, Ltd Edward J. Margett California Margett Los Angeles Woricts Sullivan C. Jasper Bell McGroarty

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