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Newspaper

Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1936

Page

3

May Day Breakfast and Local Meetings Highlight Week

May Day breakfast hosted by the Young Women’s Mission at the Women of the Moose banquet in the Community room of Peoples Savings Bank capped a membership drive led by Mrs. Albert Swaney. Twenty two new members joined. gifts were given to Mrs. Burley, with games and prizes at Moose Hall. Also noted are a Van Wert County Democratic club meeting Monday and various personal notices, baptisms, and relocations.

Women of the Moose Peoples Savings Bank Moose Hall Prises Jack Murphy van Wert County

Whats Doing in Van Wert Event Notes

Community listings for Van Wert include Knights of Pythias and Van Wert Aerie evenings, Bona Fide club in afternoon, Delta Delphian Review at 6 p.m. at 615 North Market, Demoratic Central Committee at 8 p.m. at headquarters, and Children’s Story Hour at 2 36 p.m. Brumbeck Library with Mrs. Clarence Bell and Mrs. L. C. Klein.

Knights of Pythias van Wert Aerie Bona Fide Club Clarence Bell North Walnut St Delta Delphian Review L. C. Klein North Market St Demoratic Central Committee

Bridge Club Honors At Mrs Jarvis Home On George Street

Mrs J R Jarvis entertained the George Street bridge club with card games. Prizes were awarded to Mrs W B Phares and Mrs Lawrence Conley among club members and Mrs W G Weigle among the guests.

Contract Bridge Club J. R. Jarvis George St. Prises W. B. Phares Lawrence Conley W. G. Weigle

Missionaries Brings Africa Service to United Brethren

Rev and Mrs C E Carlson of Hudson Indiana return missionaries from Africa will speak at morning and evening services at United Brethren in Christ in Christchurch Corner Race and Frothingham streets Sunday. Mrs Carlson formerly Erma Burton is a former Van Wert girl. Everyone welcome. Cottage prayer meeting at Ward Martins home 321 S Franklin Street tonight at 8:00.

U. B. In Christ C. E. Carlson Hudson Ind Africa United Brethren Christchurch Frothingham Carlson Erma Burton van Wert Church of the Nazarene Ward Martin Franklin Street

Court House Schedule Filed For Estate Debts

A schedule of debts was filed today in the estate of Sam B. Gilliland of Ridge township. Hearing set for May 16. Inventory approved for the estate of George M. Glancy of Convoy. debts hearing also set for May 16.

Sam B. Gilliland Ridge Township George M. Glancy Convoy

Hospital Admits Robert Green Of Convoy

Robert Green of Convoy was admitted as a patient this morning at the hospital.

Robert Green Convoy

Mrs H J Wilson Improves After Illness in North Market Street

Mrs H J Wilson of North Market Street, previously ill, is reported to be improving. No other details are provided.

H. J. Wilson North Market Street

Hartzler to Speak at Two Services in First United Brethren

Dr J E Hartzler, pictured, will address two Sunday services at the First United Brethren church announced by Rev Paul W Sharp The eminent church administrator and former president of Witmarsum Theological will speak at 1030 am on The Christian Way of Life and again at 730 pm on Where the East and West Meet.

J. E. Hartzler First United Brethren Church Paul W. Sharp Witmarsum Theeological

Hollywood Luncheon Feature by Mary Ellis Delights Cast

Hollywood report describes Mary Ellis in Fatal Lady preparing a wholesome noon meal at the studio. The luncheon includes a pie, lettuce leaves, beet centerpiece, cross-shaped bread, and multiple courses ending with cream cheese and garnishes.

Kelly Woolpert United Press Hollywood Mary Ellis Miss Ellis

Giffin College News Notes and Civic Clubs in China

Dr. D. M. Trout of Hillsdale College spoke on "Why College" at a student assembly. Times Telephone Number-2644. Civic clubs in Shanghai and other Chinese cities trace American influence, with Chinese clubs now outnumbering American branches there.

D. M. Trout Hillsdale College Shanghai China America United States

Miller’s A-1 Dog Soap Promises Flea Kill

A brief ad notes Miller's A-1 Dog Soap as a spring cleaning product for dogs. It claims to kill fleas and leave the pet smelling better.

Miller

Bible societies circulate record 2 million scriptures in China

New York reports that 2,000,000 copies of the Scriptures were circulated in China in 1935 by the American Bible Society. For the fifth consecutive year more complete Bibles were put in circulation in China last year by the three societies at work there than in any earlier year.

New York China American Bible Society China Agency Society

Utah irrigation doomed by weeds warns state official

Salt Lake City report quotes David F. Smith, Utah agriculture commissioner, saying the irrigation system will be worthless in 100 years if noxious weed spread is not halted. He issued the warning during a recent appearance in Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake City Utah David F. Smith

Divorce Complaint Alleges Wife Danced on Broken Bottles

Salina California reports Hugh F Harlin sues for divorce alleging his wife danced on broken beer bottles in bare feet. Also listed are local events and sales including Derby Day Special Kentucky Mint Julips Wonder Bar bake sale and Delta Phi rummage sale with summer hats and gloves for children.

Salina, Calif Hugh F. Harling Wonder

Spring Tonic Time Stoops Pride Juice and Corn Sale

Grocers offer Stoops Pride Fancy Tomato Juice at 10c per can with no substitutes. Also available Stoops Pride Fancy Golden Bantam and Country Gentleman Corn in 10c cans from your local grocer.

Stoops van Wert Stoops Pride

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