Campaign Trail Shifts as Borah Tours Ohio
Senator Borah returns to Ohio to launch a week of campaigning with a speech at East Cleveland. He opposes Roosevelt and urges investigation of state agencies and repeal of the food tax. Governor Davey plans Cleveland appearances and a statewide radio address. Taft supporters plan a Cincinnati rally to counter Borah’s momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Borah
Ohio
East
Young
Davey
At Nation
Ing Green
Napoleon
Wand Lima
Roosevelt
State Equor Department
Cleveland
Robert A. Taft
Cincinnati
John Hamilton
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Borah
Earl Griffith
Mt. Gilead
State Organization
Dayton
Toledo
Akron
Shine Stage picks for Queen Jubilee V announced
The peony queen selection is set for May 12 at the Lincoln School Auditorium with a tentative second date of June 4. The Van Wert Theatre will show Paul Muni in The Story of Louis and offers theater listings for Sentare tox.
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Lincoln School
van Wert Theatre
Paul Muni
Louiseter
Sentare
Dwindling Rail Service Sparks Supreme Court Case
Van Wert and the Michigan Ohio line face a dispute as the railroad plans to discontinue northbound passenger and mail service after May 1. Judge C IL Newcomer of Bryan represents the villages seeking to retain service in a case heading toward the Supreme Court.
Death Claims John Clark 79 in Van Wert Home
John Clark, a longtime Van Wert County resident born in Madison County, died suddenly Saturday evening after being stricken near his back door. A nephew nearby summoned help. He lived in Van Wert more than 30 years, was a St Marys Catholic Church member and Holy Name Society, with services at 9 30 am in St Marys and burial in Delphos cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clark
Bact Main Street
Clark
Mr. Clark
Madison County
van Wert County
Hoaglin Township
van Wert
St. Marys Catholic Church
Holy Name Society
Delphos
Murder Trial Opens in Richland Case Linked to Prominent Family
The murder trial begins with defendant Wilson facing a possible death sentence if the jury is seated. Prosecutor Marricott plans to seek capital punishment after calling three witnesses Miss Hazel Leapley Crestline Marshal Mick Crestline and ballistics expert D L Cowles. The defense hints at an insanity plea.
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Gan
Richland
Haskell
Smith
Inwood Smith
Ohio State University
G. W. Marricott
Marricott
Hazel Leapley
Crestline
Wilson
Marshal ©. L. Mick
Mansfield
D. L. Cowles
Cleveland
Amsbaugh Named Assistant County Agent for Van Wert
J. L. Amsbaugh an agricultural instructor from Moline near Toledo has been appointed by the Ohio State University extension department as assistant county agent for Van Wert county for an indefinite period. He began work this morning in the office of County Agent W. R. Phares and plans to move his wife and four year old child to the area soon. He graduated from Ohio State in 1938.
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J. L. Amsbaugh
Smith Hughes
Moline
Toledo
Ohio State University Extension Department
van Wert
Amsbaugh
W. R. Phares
Ohio State
Van Wert baseball team to play under Elke lodge sponsorship
Harvey Mesier announces the Van Wert baseball team will play under sponsorship of the Elke lodge beginning Sunday. Several new players will be added to the club roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Mesier
van Wert
Elke Lodge
Coroner Opens Inquiry Into Middlebury Electrocution Death
County coroner Dr. W. B. Beach announced an inquest set for Wednesday morning in the courthouse to investigate the death of B. Joseph Longsworth who was electrocuted at Middlebury last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Beach
B. Joseph Longsworth
Middlebury
Willshire Prepares Beautifying Park Plan
The Flower and Garden club and the Council Park committee have agreed to start a beautifying program in Willshire. They will roll the park lawn plant flowers and implement a general landscaping program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willshire
Flower and Garden Club
Council Park Committee
Ohio tax funds to aid Columbus and local governments
State Auditor Joseph T. Van Wert announced distribution of almost two million dollars from the sales tax in April. Van Wert county is set to receive 1 362 for poor relief and 2 654 for local governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Joseph T. van Wert
Richey Coal Dealer Dies in Fort Wayne Hospital
Clyde P. Richey 58 a well known local coal dealer died at 6 20 this morning in Methodist Hospital Fort Wayne Ind after Friday admission He had long operated in the city and recently partnered with Ira Gilliland He held memberships in the First M E Church Knights of Pythias and United Commercial Travelers Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 3 PM at the First M E Church with Woodland Cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde P. Richey
Methodist
Port Wayne
Ind
Mr. Richey
Ira Gilliland
First
M. EB. Church
Knights of Pythias
United Commercial Liam
Hébron
Lawrence
Hummer Succeeds L. W. Adam in WPA
Leo J. Hummer takes over as supervisor of community forums in Van Wert county. All teachers in the WPA emergency schools are to meet at 9 a m Tuesday in the courthouse with Hummer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo J. Hummer
van Wert
WPA
Court House
Hummer
Blame Broken Axle Triggers Delphos Car Crash
A broken axle on a car driven by Harry Armentrout of Van Wert caused a Sunday morning crash near Delphos. The vehicle sustained heavy damage but all occupants, including Garl McCabe and Mrs. Della Johnano of West Main, escaped injuries while heading to Bluffton.
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Harry Armentrout
van Wer
Delphos
Arméntrout
Garl
McCabe
Della
Johnano
West Main Street
Bluffton
Pastors Re assigned to Local Churches in Indiana Conference
The Rev. F. I. Willmert and the Rev. E. C. Kunce were reassigned to pastorates in Van Wert county following the Indiana conference of the Evangelical church held at Rochester Indiana. Willmert has led the Evangelical church here for five years while Kunce serves Grand Victory Union Center and St Pete's Evangelical churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. I. Willmert
E. C. Kyunce
van Wert County
Van Wert High School Band Recounts Capitol Trip
The Van Wert High School band and supporters returned from a wearisome yet worthwhile trip to Washington D C. Startled by the welcome at the junior high and greeted by Senator Robert Bulkley, the group shared memories likely to last a lifetime. Bryank C. Kniffin of Napoleon accompanied the party and dined with them in the Senate restaurant.
Wrights Buy Hotel Argonne in Lima Real Estate Deal
Lima's largest real estate transaction in years closes with the sale of Hotel Argonne, Inc., to a new corporation led by F. C. Wright, Walter Wright, and J. Armen Trout of Lima. The sale price reaches $179,000 with $170,000 in the deal. possession was taken Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Hotel Argonne, Inc
F. C. Wright
Walter Wright
J. 8. Armentrout
Travel lecturer Scherer receives Rotary honor
A noted traveler and lecturer Mr Scherer, who has visited 47 countries and given thousands of talks, was introduced by a high school member of Rotary as the club welcomes a new honorary figure in the public program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Scherer
Twwsr
Roebuck Drawings Shown at Van Wert Library
Pen and crayon drawings depicting Van Wert in its early days are on display at the library. The exhibit includes views labeled Van Wert in 1838, H. C. Glenn House on N. Jefferson St, and the Interior of the Daniel Cook Cabin from 1635.
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Poeleigh Wat
van Wert
H. C. Glenn
N. Jefferson St
Daniel Cook
Brary
Legion Auxiliary to Honor Mothers Program Set
The American Legion Auxiliary plans a Wednesday evening program for Gold Star and other mothers. The event in the legion hall starts at 7 30 with two special programs and includes invitations to friends of members.
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Auxiliary To Honor Mothers of Legion
Gold Star Mothers of the American Legion
Mothers of ‘Ladies Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Former Police Chief Sam I Baxter dies at 89
Gamuel Marion Baxter, former police chief of this city, died at 323 South Shannon Sunday evening at 6 30. He would have turned 90 on May 26. Born in Allen county, he served as county sheriff and city police chief, later a Jackson township farmer, and was a long time member of First M church and Masonic lodge. Survived by widow, a brother Charles L Baxter of Lima, a sister D E Roselle of Hudson, Mich., two daughters Vestella Wigie of Santa Monica, Ida Baxter of Lima, and Mary Baxter of Lima with three great grandchildren. Two sons Lester and John preceded him in death. Funeral at 10 30 Wednesday at the home. burial Walnut Grove cemetery east Delphos.
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Gamuel Marion Baxter
Lchief
South Shannon
Jackson Township
Baxter
Wert County
Wert
Suara
First
M. ©. Church
Masonic Lodge
Charles L
Carl Fox Accepts Job at Wawa Peeks Company
Carl Fox, son of tev and Mrs PR, begins work at the Wawa Peeks company in Ohio. He recently completed graduation at Ohio Northern in Ada and plans to return for another graduation in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl BE. Fox
Tev
Mrn. PR
Peeks ‘Company
Ohio
Carl
Ohio Northern
Ada
Dr Keyser to address Second Ward PTA meeting
County health commissioner Dr C R Keyser will speak at a city wide Parent-Teachers association meeting at Anthony Wayne school Tuesday night. The meeting begins at 7 30 o clock in the school auditorium. The Second Ward group plans to elect officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Keyser
Anthony Wayne
Asiee
Rotary Club Elects Officers for Coming Year
The Rotary club at the YMCA elected its officers today. They will assume their posts on July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
YMCA
Ethiopian capital in ashes as bandits plunder stores
United Press dispatch from Addis Ababa reports Italian forces poised on the city outskirts while foreigners seek safety in legations. Fires rage, 500000 shots fired, civilians evacuated, and critical buildings destroyed amid chaotic siege and street fighting.
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Legation
Ben Ames
United Press Staff
United Press
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Deseye
Cornelius van H. Engert
James Rohrbaugh
Rohrbaugh
Tobacco Moncopoly
Census of Farm Residents in REA Survey Planned
The REA survey will name every farm owner and tenant in Van Wert county on a special mailing list. A rural electrification program aims to bring power to hundreds of farms, said Milo Blackmore of Sinkin township at a Saturday night meeting in the courthouse. Nine men from each township will conduct the survey. 660 persons had previously expressed interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert
Milo Blackmore
Ship’ Camaaign
Three Antwerp Women Die In Fort Wayne Crash
Three Antwerp residents Mrs. John Swish 565 her daughter Vesta Swish 30 and foster daughter Dorothy Leslar 14 were killed when their car stalled in a rain soaked curve east of Fort Wayne after being struck by a second vehicle driven by Alvin Thomas 22 of Waterville. The Swisher car gasoline tank exploded as Thomas tried to free the victims. Gwisher a Shel aco nurse, had left work at 4 30 am coroner to study evidence before verdict.
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Fort Wayne
Antwerp
John Swish
Vesta Swish
Dorothy Leslar
0. S. 30
Alvin Thomas
Waterville
Huntington
Ind
Swisher
Thomas
Miss Gwisher
Shelaco
Death follows short illness for Mrs. C. L. Marts
Mrs. C L Marts 43 of West Second Street died at 2 30 this morning in Van Wert County Hospital after a brief illness. A native of Oak Harbor she lived in the city 25 years. Survived by husband a Cincinnati Northern brakeman son Junior three sisters Mrs Gayle Maney and Mrs Ida Gerard both of Mich two brothers Clarence Wilson Waldron Mich and John Wilson Oakwood. Funeral services will be held at St Mark s Lutheran church Wednesday at 1 30 p m.
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C. L. Marts
West Sec
van Wert County Hospital
Oak Harbor
Cincinnati Northern Railroad
Junior
Gayle Maney
Ida Gerard
Mich
Clarence Wilson
Waldron, Mich
John Wilson
Oakwood
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Retirement Request by Major General Hagood
Maj. Gen. Johnson Hagood announced he asked the president to relieve him at once from command of the Sixth Corps Area and grant retirement after 44 years of active service. He said he is entitled to this retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Johnson Hagood
Sixth Corps
Van Wert County Residents Extend Home Modernization Loans
A. L. Guckert, director of the Columbus district, announced that 64 Van Wert County residents have borrowed a total of 16 855 dollars under the National Housing Act provisions extended to them for modernization of their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert
A.L. Guckert
Columbus
Guckert
Cleveland entry organized by Wetzel with pro backing
Buzz Wetzel, star fullback of Ohio State 1935 and former Pirates player, organizes a Cleveland entry in the newly formed American Professional league. Alva Bradley, president of the Red Baseball club, is named as one of Wetzel’s backers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buzz” Wetzel
Ohio State
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cleveland
Tee Alva Bradley
1 Red
Wetsel
Mussolini Speech Set to Trigger Italian Rally Aboard
News from Italy reports fascist preparations nationwide as Sirens and church bells to signal workers to report to headquarters. Muzcolini's address to all Italy awaited with motorized units expected to arrive at Askari camp for a formal triumphal entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seay
of Deputies
Italy
Rome
Muzcolini
Askari
Hunt Will Go on Canada Tonight on Attractions and Relation
A general and YMCA official, a native of Canada, will present a program about Canada tonight. The show titled Canada Its Attractions and Relationships to the United States will include motion pictures and feature seven members of the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Canada
Hall. Hunt
YMCA
United
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Roebuck
Sam I. Par
Carl Fox
P.T.A
Dr. Keyser
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New London
Conn
Engert
Tanner
A. R. Stadin
Lona Linda
Calif
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Red Cross
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L. A. Lambie
C. L. Martz
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