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Newspaper

Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1936

Page

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Federal men map program against crime

Federal agents pursue fugitives as J Edgar Hoover leads a nationwide round up of suspects linked to gang kidnappings. William Mahan and Alvin Karpis face arraignment in Tacoma and St Paul for the Hamm and Bremer cases, with Robinson still at large. Ransom money and assets are recovered.

J. Hoover Grector Federal Bureau of Investigation Department Justice Tacoma Wash William Mahan George Runt Weyerhaeuser Hoover Alvin Karpis St. Paul Marty Campbell Barker-Karpis Mehan Sunchetr Mon Waley Waley Mahan Harry Campbell Karpis-Barker Federal Minn Toledo Weyerhaeuser California Thomas H. Robinson, Jr Berry V. Stoll Louisville

Arrange Mail Service North Trains Last Run Saturday

Van Wert and the Cincinnati Northern railroad announce the last runs of the morning and night passenger trains to and from Jackson Michigan with service ending around April 15. The line will extend about 60 miles to West Unity passing through Scott Haviland Latty Paulding Cecil Sherwood Ney and Bryan with an armed driver on the round trip daily. A legal fight continues as the P U C O decision is appealed to the state supreme court.

van Wert Cincinnati Nothern Jackson Mich Mission of Ohio Vay West Unity Scott, Haviland Latty Paulding Cecil Sherwood Ney Bryan Supreme Court

Fane Returns to City Hall as Insurance Partially Covers Loss

Chief Harvey Branam said the loss is partially covered by insurance while Fane returned to City Hall at 8 10.

City Hall Pive Harvey Branam

Van West Times Marble Championship Set for Saturday

The Van West Times marble championship, postponed by rain, will be held Saturday on YMCA tennis courts as part of the boys hobby show program. Sixteen county winners from eight schools meet at 1 p.m. for instructions before play starts at 1 30. Early rounds use several rings to thin field to semi finals and finals. Prizes go to all 16 boys and the top four county finishers.

van West Times YMCA

Spring flood damage across Ohio valley totals 1.41 million

Damages from Gallipolis Ohio to Carrollton Kentucky rise to 1 412 380 with Cincinnati area bearing 550 110 in building losses and 183 380 in suspended business. Relief and meteorological expenditures noted as well as an estimated 1 879 000 in property saved due to Weather Bureau warnings. Devereaux cites annual Weather Bureau costs as about double the savings.

Cincinnati Ohio Valley Gallipolis Carrollton Weather Bureau Devereaux

Peach crop to shrink due to severe winter in Ohio

Ohio's peach crop will be greatly reduced this year after a harsh winter, says Earl H. Hanefeld state director of agriculture. He notes fruit trees suffered, with peach trees hit hardest in the Great Lakes region, while cherry and apple trees were also affected. Last year’s peach harvest totaled 28,260,000 pounds.

Columbus Ohio Earl H. Hanefeld Great Lakes Hanefeld

Officials to hear overview of new Ohio social security laws

H. J. Robison chief of the State Bureau of Public Assistance will explain the new social security laws to county officials in Lima Monday May 11. The tour aims to outline proper and efficient application for Allen Hancock Putnam Paulding and Van Wert counties officials were invited.

Ohio Lima H. J. Robison State Bureau of Public Assistance Robison Allen Hancock Putname Paulding van Wert

New Association Takes Over Oval

The Fort Wayne Motor Speedway 1 opens Sunday May 17 as the first Central States Racing Association auto race. The six event program starts at 3 15 p m EST and features top drivers and cars from the central states.

Fort Wayne

Native Chieftain Gives Up Troops

Ras Siyoum once a leading Ethiopian guerrilla chief in the north has surrendered to Italian forces at Socota. Officials announced the capitulation today in Rome.

Rome Ras Siyoum Ethiopia Socota

Germany’s Stand With Nations: Hitler’s View on Versailles Clauses

The article surveys whether Hitler would recognize the Versailles territorial status and seek limited air force pacts. It notes queries on colonial losses and neighbor states under Reich influence, aiming to gauge if Germany accepts postwar borders or seeks modification through negotiation.

Hitler Germany Reich Europe

Fines of $1 for Parking Violations Proclaimed

Mayor John H Morrison announced fines of one dollar each for three men cited in a downtown double parking and overtime parking crackdown. Walter A Daniele of West Main Street Charlies M Riggin of North Jefferson Street and Elmer Knoll of West Second Street each paid fines after being ticketed. The arrests occurred during a Morrison drive targeting traffic violations including running red lights.

John H. Morrison Focal Walter A. Daniele West Main Street Charlies M Riggin North Jefferson Street Elmer Knoll West Second Street Morrigton

Lawyers Present Final Arguments In Mansfield Murder Trial

In Mansfield Ohio on May 8 final arguments in the murder trial of Charles Wilson 33 charged with the fatal shooting of Jean Moorhead 17 a high school student began. After defense counsel former judge William L Day and special prosecutor George H Blecker spoke the judge C H Huston was expected to charge the jury.

Haile Selassie Arrives in Jerusalem as Political Refugee

Emperor Haile Selassie and the Ethiopian royal family landed in Jerusalem from Haifa aboard the British cruiser Enterprise. They seek asylum in Palestine after leaving exile as political refugees.

McLarnin to Meet Canzoneri in Madison Square Garden Bout

In a ten round non title fight at Madison Square Garden tonight Jim McLarnin former welterweight and Tony Canzoneri lightweight titleholder square off in a prominent clash. The bout brings together two long time top contenders in a high profile NY matchup.

New York Madisor Square Garden Jimmy McLarnin Tony Canzoneri

Boys Hobby and Pet Fair Opens At YMCA Tonight

Excitement grows as scores of boys from city grade schools enter exhibits for the Boys Hobby and Pet fair to open at 7 30 this evening in the YMCA gym. Admission is free. WPA funded two exhibits under Harley Light with J H Weaver and H W Lehning preparing notable displays.

YMCA WPA Will Harley Light H. W. Lehning High School Manual Training J.H. Weaver Marsh Foundation H. E. Wilkinson Paul R. Sharp Merle Stevens Robert Cleland Les Pollock A. Miller Anna Hankhamer Carl Wassenberg J. H. Lamy Mr. Baumgartner T. E. Evans J. W. Longwell H. A. Eggeras John W. Danford Elmer Hisey R. C. Webster Grace Wistner Lillian Benson Ralph Wood J. E. Gaddis

Hindenburg Cleaves Storm On Historic New York Flight

United Press reports the Hindenburg crossing a fierce May storm en route from Europe to the United States on its first commercial airship voyage. At 2 am the passengers noted 3188 miles from Lakehurst with Sable Island 20 miles away, aiming to arrive in New York between 9 am and 3 pm EST as Father Paul Schulte conducted history’s first air mass aboard.

United Press Dirigible Hindenburg Staaes Indenburg United States Europe Mallee Lakehurst Sable Island Nova Scotia New York City Paul Schulte

Archbishop D'az Near Death After Transfusion

In Mexico City on May 2 8 Arch bishop D az head of the Mexican Catholic Church remained near death after a blood transfusion. Dr Luis Lopez Hermosa issued an early morning bulletin saying the archbishop is very weak following the procedure performed yesterday.

Mexico City D‘az Mexico Luis Lopez Hermosa

Hundreds See Peony Group Fr Wayne Judges Tuesday

Ohio's 77th annual Sunday School convention will be held in four sections across the state in June with two days each. Fort Wayne judges include Ford G Owens chairing, Miss Eulalee Kenyon and others as queen candidates are set for a festival event with proceeds for the Peony Festival.

Wayne Ohio America van Wert Jubilee V Schine’s van Wert iFeony Festival Committee Louis Pasteur Jhe Old Fort Robert Fort Wayne Miss Bradley WOWO

Shelby hosts nine bands at weekend festival parade

Van Wert High School's band joins eight other groups at the annual festival in Shelby this weekend. The group left this morning with guest conductor Lynn Dena. Saturday’s grand parade starts at 10 o clock featuring bands from Upper Sandusky Ohio City Sperncerville Clyde Bucyrus Gibson Crestline and Shelby.

van Wert High School Lynn Dena Calsareale Upper Sand Ohio City Spencerville Clyde Bucyrus Gibson- Crestline Ghelby

Beard Will Speak On Radio Saturday Address

Beard, prosecuting attorney of Van Wert county and a candidate for congress, will address district voters in a radio talk Saturday. The short address will be heard at 11 56 a.m. from station WSPD in Toledo.

Beard van Wert Aiarter Beards WSPD Toledo

Staff of Library to Present Play

A club women meeting at the Brum buck library tonight at 8 o’clock will view an original playlet titled A Day in a Library. Afterward a social hour aims to connect staff with officers and committees of the clubs. the public is invited.

Brumbuck

Benefit Show Arranged by Sons of the Legion

Regular meeting of Sons of the Legion was held at Legion hall last evening. Arrangements were made for a benefit show at the Ohio theater on Thursday and Friday next week May 14 and 15. Tickets available from squadron members.

Sons of the Legion Legion Hali Ohio Theater

School Band Concert Sunday Afternoon

A school band concert is announced for Sunday at 4 PM featuring pieces such as All Those Irish Air, Heroic, The Chocolate Soldier and The Squealer. Performers include Kenneth March and Howard Wise March with pieces by G E Holmes and Al Hayes, plus tubasolo and Pohposo arrangements.

Irish Air Kenneth March G. E. Holmes Straus-Lampe Tubasolo al Hayes Howard Wise Will Huff

Celina Eagles Come Sunday In Van Wert Opener

The Van Wert Reds host the Celina Eagles in their season opener at the fairground diamond. Celina features pro names Baxter McElroy Gray and ollers in the lineup, while Van Wert counters with Davis Richards and Nelford. Doc Fugaszi will pitch with Montgomery ready. Game scheduled for 2 30 p m.

van Wert Reds Celina Eagles Celina Baxter McElroy, Gray and Ollers van Wert Davis Richards Nelford Doc” Fugaszi Montgomery

Jiu Jitsu Exhibition Set At YWCA Tonight

Wittenberg college alumni and local high school seniors attend a banquet at the YWCA followed by motion pictures and a jiu jitsu wrestling exhibition. About 50 people are expected. W H Brough will speak and introduce the Dimiter Spassoff led team, the Bulgarian Olympian and former Sofia police coach.

Wittenberg College YWCA W. H. Brough Dimiter Spassoff Police Sofia

Star Pitcher Back in Fold with Reds in Pittsburgh

Paul Derringer star right handed pitcher of the Cincinnati Reds is in Pittsburgh with his teammates and back in good standing with club officials after a controversy.

Cincinnati Paul Derringer Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh

Relief program given ok by house reports

House measures approve continuation of relief and public works programs. The Civilian Conservation Corps and public works budgets are set at hundreds of millions, with adjustments to social security and pension reserves. Hopkins testified funding will come from surplus streams, preserving dam and reservoir construction and flood control.

TVA Aaa Hopkins Civilian Conservation Corps

Noontime Scribbles in a Faded Notice

A partial OCR fragment shows scattered words and time hints like 5:28 and tonight. The readable text lacks clear events, people, or organizations to identify. it resembles a stray note or schedule snippet rather than a complete news item.

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