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Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1936

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Lindbergh Kidnapping Case: Hoffman Appeal Rejected

The DoJ refused Gov. Harold C Hoffman of New Jersey’s bid to re-enter the Lindbergh kidnapping case. Hauptmann faces execution in Trenton as federal agents remain withdrawn and no reentry is expected.

United Press Washington Department of Justice Harold C Hoffman New Jersey Lindbergh Bruno Richard Hauptmann Charles A. Lindbergh Hauptmann Trenton Homer Cummings Department Florida Justice Department Lindberg Federal Bureau of Investigation J Edgar Hoover Hoover

Ohio University Glee Club to Broadcast Contest Program

John Painter of Van Wert is a member of the Ohio University Men’s Glee Club which will broadcast on WBNS Columbus from 6:30 to 7:00 PM Saturday April 4. The broadcast is part of a nine college contest with 25 clubs in the pool. Winners are chosen by radio audience and judges with prizes of 150, 100, and 75 dollars.

Athens Ohio University Men's Glee Club John Painter van Wert WBNS Columbus College Glee Club Ohio

Tuesday Deadline on Tax Returns

County Auditor Harry D. Bellis announced next Tuesday, March 31, as the latest day to file personal property tax returns. Returns can be made by calling the auditor's office in the courthouse.

Harry D. Bellis Court House

Belgian Breeders Banquet Stresses Stable Market Outlook

Van Wert County Belgian Breeders Association held its annual banquet at the YMCA with 119 attendees. L. P. McCann of Ohio State University cited a steady market for Belgian horses and breeders in the county were well positioned to supply top stock. Donald H. Smith spoke on Peculiarities of the Presidents. Eight directors were elected: Ira Heffel, Wilbur Phillips, David Schandt, Carl Muntinger, Frank Seigel, Clark Seigel, A. E. Long, Wayne Ricketts.

van Wert YMCA U B. Church L. P. McCann Ohio State University Livestock Donald H. Smith

Plane wreckage found near Tucson. four Phoenix men dead

Wreckage of a missing airplane and the bodies of four passengers were found 25 miles north of Tucson by a rancher. The dead are Paul Odneal 30 pilot Harold A Marks 31 national executive of the Junior Chamber of Commerce Paul C Swasey 34 drug store manager and John Powles Junior Chamber official. All from Phoenix.

Tucson Ariz Here Esterday Paul Odneal Harold A. Marks Junior Chamber of Commerce Paul C. Swasey John Powles Phoenix

Marsh Foundation Choir to Perform Twice Sunday

Marsh Foundation Vosper Choir directed by James H. Jones will present a program Sunday March 29 at 4 p.m. in the administration building auditorium and at 7:30 p.m. at the Lutheran church in Ohio City. The program features choruses, vocal solos, a ladies chorus, a vocal duet, and instrumental selections by the Marsh Foundation School Band.

Marsh Foundation Vosper James H. Jones Lutheran Church Ohio City Lord Koschat Gray Laémare Clara Mary McClure Ashford Robert Akins Emerson Gower Zion Stebbins Betsy Ross Marsh Foundation Frederick C. Marker Robert Atgins God Dickinson

Typhoid Epidemic in Mansfield Reports 102 Cases

MANSFIELD O March 28 Health authorities seek infection source for typhoid fever epidemic with 102 cases, 11 in last 24 hours. Water tested clean. officials suspect non-water source. Epidemic affects all ages. Dr Hanson estimates 7000 people immunized.

Man Killed in Crash Near Delphos Ohio

Gerald Calhoun a 23 year old Sioux City salesman died instantly when his heavy sedan collided with a light coupe driven by Ewing a 28 year old Lima salesman on a curve near Walnut Grove cemetery southeast of Delphos Ohio. Ewing escaped serious injury. Calhoun’s body was recovered from water near a bridge abutment and the death was ruled from a broken neck. Calhoun had been visiting his father in Lima and was en route to Indiana to bring his mother home. The body was moved to Harter funeral home and to Sioux City Monday for burial.

Gerald Calhoun Sioux City Ewing Lima Walnut Ordve Delphos Ditto Ae Houn Ian Delpho Inafang Harter Funeral Calhoun

Van Wert Reds Open Season May 3 at Home

The Van Wert Reds announce their season opener on Sunday May 3 at the fairgrounds against the Celina Eagles. Richard South, booking agent, seeks teams to schedule games with the Reds and notes a planned return game with Celina on Decoration Day in Celina.

van Wert Reds Fairgrounds Celina Eagles Richard South Reds Eagles Celina

Toledo Sheriff Calls Rate Cut for Police Radio Use

Sheriff James O Reilly argued that 65 cents per call to summon a deputy was excessive. The county agreed to a 59 cent per call charge with a $25 monthly minimum for police radio access.

Toledo James O'Reilly

Dressen Sees Bright Season For Reds In 1986

Tampa dispatch notes Reds optimistic about 1986 prospects under Chuck Dressen. Young Cincinnati squad, assembled mainly since 1935, aims for top of lower bracket and potential climb into first division if pitching holds. Key players include Lee Stine, Babe Herman, Kampouris, Myers, Riggs, Goodman, Cuyler, with Byrd, Chapman, and Walker contesting left field.

Tampa Fla Red Chuck Dressen Dressen Pittsburgh Cincinnati Lee Stine St. Paul Reds Floyd Babe” Herman Alex Kampouris Bill Myers

Whole American Policy in East May Be Changed

Washington observers believe a revision of America's Far Eastern policy may occur as the 1921 Washington naval treaty expires. The London treaty frees fortifications and guns in the Pacific, with Hawaii the Philippines and other territories becoming strategic outposts. Political tensions with Japan could rise if the U S shifts to a more assertive role in the region.

Washington America United States Japan London Hawaii Philippines Guam American Samoa Pacific

Women will soon do all the smoking says Dr Levine

Omaha March 28 Dr Victor E Levine Creighton College biochemist and nutrition expert predicted that women will do all the smoking in 30 years and men will abandon it as effeminate He compared perfume and smoking to past fashions noting perfume survived men stopped using it and women continued He warned smoking ages skin and eyes and said more women smoke means more makeup use He also observed youths smoking less and older smokers easing up while he smokes moderately himself.

Omaha Neb Victor E. Levine Creighton College Dr. Levine

Seven Year Old Star Shines in Horace Mann Operetta

Louis Darling, a seven year old second grader, stole the show in the Horace Mann School operetta A Trip to Europe. The three act play at Lincoln School auditorium drew a good crowd as Louis played a baby role to great comic effect.

Horace Mann First-Ward Europe Louis Darling Louis Lincoln Third-Ward

Myers Relatives Unhurt in Missouri Tornado

Mrs. H. 8. Helms of Camdenton Missouri, sister of Tom Myers of Uniontown, reported by mail that her family escaped injury as a tornado passed two miles from their home and missed the school by about 100 yards. Four were killed and over 60 injured nearby.

H. 8. Helms Camdenton Mike Myers Hoaglin Tp Helms Tom Myers Union To

Three Youths Confess to Doctor Peacock Murder

Three 19 year old youths admitted killing Dr. Silber Peacock a noted child specialist three months after he resisted a street robbery on a lonely northide street. The suspects confessed last night in Chicago.

Chicago Silber Peacock Jeide Street

Hunstead Dies Suddenly at 53 in Home

Samuel S. Hunstead of 650 North Market Street died at 4 o clock this morning after years of ill health and a recent decline. He turned 53 on Tuesday. Survived by widow Anna Scheidt and daughter Marilyn Jean, plus siblings. Funeral at St Marks Lutheran at 2:30 Monday, burial Woodland Cemetery. Dr E E Snyder in charge.

Samuel S. Hunstead North Market St Mr. Hanstead Fred Hunstead Anna Scheidt Marilyn Jean Benjamin Hunstead Minster Frank Terry Forest Ave Stella Dippery East Crawford St Paul H. Miller Toledo R. M. Bryant Brockport N. Y

Boy Overcomes Broken Neck to Star in Sports

Edward Delfing of Olmsted Falls High School survived a severe neck injury from a 1934 diving accident. Doctors warned he would not live, then that he might walk with a brace. he returned to school as manager and later pursued athletic activities again.

Olmsted Falls, O Edward Delfing Olmsted Falls High School Delfing

Venedocia Student Draws Trip With Bluffton Choir

Herbert Jones of Venedocia a Bluffton College freshman has been chosen to join the A Capella choir on its eastern two week spring tour beginning today. The group will visit Pennsylvania Maryland New York and Canada with a NBC broadcast from Radio City on April 6 at 1:15 to 1:30 pm. Jones is active in YMCA work and a member of the Varsity Quartet and Men's Glee Club.

Buffton Herbert Jones Venedocia Bluffton College Pennsylvania Maryland New York Canada National Broadcasting Company Radio City Mr. Jones

Auto makers eye planes selling at low cost to public

American auto firms including Ford General Motors Graham Paige Chrysler and Hudson plan to put automobile engines into low cost planes. Experts say scale production and established distribution could drive prices for two place cabin planes over 100 mph. Experimental Ford engines and Hudson Hasex use and Plymouth certification signal growing interest in civil aviation leveraging auto industry know how.

Washington United Press Are Intereaiage Fordates Ge. Co General Moté#s Graham-Paige Chrysler and Hudson Cain Oe Ford Company Ford Aeronautical Ive Oliehmpanies

Hanlin Joins Ohio Hardware Insurance Coshocton

J. G. Hanlin formerly with Coshocton’s Shelby Mutual Plate Glass Insurance now becomes assistant secretary of the Ohio Hardware Insurance Company of Coshocton. Shelby Mutual has absorbed the latter firm. Hanlin previously worked for the Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Company in this city.

J. G. Hanlin Shelby Mutual Plate Glass Insurance Company Ohio Hardware Insurance Company Coshocton Shelby Company Atter Company Cariesa Cen Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Company

Wolf to Address Rotary on Monday at YWCA

Rotary members hold their regular weekly meeting at the YWCA Monday noon with Leonard Wolf scheduled to speak about music and practical demonstrations to be presented.

Weather Summary For Sunday Showers And Mild Temperatures

The forecast calls for showers on Sunday with continued mild temperatures. Local temperatures for the 24 hours ending noon show variable readings, with sun set at 6 57 pm and sunrise at 6 30 am.

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