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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1936
Page
4
A compact word puzzle page lists across and vertical clues covering opera terms such as HORWONTAL and 13 Pondered, with entries like Admonition 14 and To perform 16, plus notes on Greek letters and musical terms. The grid includes references to measures, dyes, ship records, and elemental directions, all tied to a themed set of partial phrases.
The piece describes Phrixus and Helle fleeing Thebes on a winged ram to Colchis, Helle falling into the Hellespont, and the ram’s golden fleece guarded by a dragon. Greece’s 100 drachmae stamp issue depicts the myth with Phrixus and Helle in flight on the ram.
Ohio City releases its Honor Roll showing students by grade. Names include Ladonna Baer and Alfred Baldauf in grade one, Mary Adams in grade two, Austin and Ella Mae Gerteman in grade three, Carol Grace Adam in grade four, Victor Hitchcock in grade five, Mildred Baer in grade six, Robert Armstrong in grade seven, Harry Bradley in grade eight, Billie Buchholz in grade nine, Billie Clawson in grade ten, Delia Armstrong in grade eleven, and Edwin Adam in grade twelve, among others.
A free 1096 red road map for Ohio motorists is being distributed at Gulf gas stations nationwide. The guide charts state highways lists principal points of interest and scenic attractions, and includes a driver safety list issued to promote prudent travel.
Ottawa reports ongoing letters from Canadian women urging Members of Parliament to join quilting parties. Secretaries note lawmakers receive daily correspondence seeking participation in the craft activity.
Vancouver set for Jubilee as the famed Atlantic fishing schooner Blue Maiden visits this summer. The champion vessel may take part in an exhibition race during the city’s Jubilee celebrations.
Motion pictures of baseball players and American Legion games will be shown at Lincoln school in Corlain Tuesday May 5 announced by R J Morgan. C O Brown of Chicago arrives to discuss organizing a second loop nearby and forms the North Western Ohio Amateur League with eight franchises including Van Wert Convoy and Ohio City. County baseball league formation under Van Wert County Parks Association will follow the meeting with Brown drafting schedule and constitution.
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