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Newspaper

Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1936

Page

3

Entertainments and Social News From Local Homes

Entertainer Ida Schumm hosted guests west of the city Tuesday evening with games and refreshments. Attending were A. E. Diener and family, F. Earl Shaffer and daughter Betty, C. P. Bowdle, Ralph Gallapoo and daughter Yvonne, I. G. Katterheinrich, and Elaine Gallapoo. The Golden Rule class of the Second M. E. church returns tonight for a pot luck at Joy Williamson’s on Monroe. Mrs. C. H. Clark of Marysville visits her ill mother Mrs. William Pontius, improving after a period of illness. Mildred Felger leaves Thursday for Atlanta to visit Pauline Walters. Mrs. Mary Grubb of Lima visits relatives here.

Ida Schumm A. E. Diener Helen Martha F. Earl Shaffer Betty C. P. Bowdle Ralph Gallapoo Yvonne I. G. Katterheinrich Elaine M. E Joy Williamson Monroe Street C. H. Clark Marysville William Pontius West Main Street Pontius

What's Doing in Van Wert

Community listings for Van Wert include Knights of Pythias and Pearl Rebekah lodge evening events, Triple Link Association gathering, Club Women meeting at Brumback Library, and Saturday Children's Story Hour at 2:30 PM also at Brumback Library.

van Wert Knights of Pythias Pearl Rebekah Lodge Triple Link Association Brumback Library

Piano Pupils To Entertain Mothers Saturday Afternoon

Mrs. M. L. Landis piano pupils perform for their mothers Saturday at 4 PM. Betty Stevens Hellen Joanne Gunsett Donna Marie Johnson Grace Landis and Stanley Landis will play works by noted composers. Mr and Mrs Floyd Cook of Cincinnati returned home after a brief visit here.

M. L. Landis Betty Stevens Hellen Joanne Gunsett Donna Marie Johnson Grace Landis Stanley Landis Mrs. Floyd Cook Cincinnati

Loyal Orders Prepare for Galion District Meeting

Loyal Orders will attend the district meeting in Galion on Sunday May 10. Members are asked to gather in the lodge room at 8 o clock this evening to plan the trip. G E Leslie is in Toledo today on business. Mr and Mrs Harry Carter of Celina are guests at a local home.

Galion G. E. Leslie Toledo Mrs Harry Carter Celina

Court House Notices and Probate Actions

Marriage license issued to Roy F. Griffis of Van Wert and Grace M. Martin of Dizon. Clyde P. Richey of Van Wert left will filed. Hearing May 11 at 2 p.m. Frank B. Gberger of Delphos named executor of Mary A. Beckman’s Delphos estate probate.

Roy F. Griffis van Wert Grace M. Martin Dizon Clyde P. Richey Frank 8. Gberger Delphos Mary A. Beckman

Real Estate Auditor Bellis to Meri Stemen Inlet 693

Real estate auditor Harry D Bellis is linked to a transaction involving Meri Stemen at inlet number 693 in Van Wert with a $1 amount.

Harry D. Bellis Meri Stemen Inlet van Wert

Miss Thelma Pettit Admitted For Treatment At Van Wert

Thelma Pettit of Convoy was admitted Thursday night to Van Wert County Hospital as a patient on the hospital nursing staff.

Thelma Pettit Convoy van Wert County Hospital

Satoon Reports On Local Events And Rumors

Fragmentary notices from a drought of details describe ratterad temas and mnebaniale rumors in the community, with no clear names, places, or dates readable from the damaged text.

Crocodile in Limpopo River Outwits Native Fighter

A crocodile seized a native An Atonga tribesman trying to cross from Nyasaland into Southern Rhodesia in the Limpopo river. The man rammed a stick down the creature’s throat, forcing it to release its grip after a 60 yard drag.

Limpopo Nyasaland Southern Rhodesia

Season passes spark egos at American Association parks

President George M. Trautman’s stunt inflates egos as writers and officials prize season passes. Tickets circulated among recipients who began comparing them, highlighting a growing rivalry over the No. 1 status.

American Association George M. Trautman

Toledo Press Keeps Rolling After 150 Years

The oldest Washington hand press still in use in Toledo operates daily, likely about 150 years old, continuing to earn its keep amid routine printing work.

Toledo

Vigilantes boost Findlay police force says chief

Findlay Ohio reports a surge of vigilance as about 100 business and professional men join as vigilantes to reinforce policing efforts. Police Chief Leo Larkins says the move aims to curb crime and restore order.

Findlay Findlay Business Leo Larkins

Whitfield Ladion Aldwit Market Ad Note

Fragmentary notice references a Saturday May market at the Court House with a special sale and savings. No clear names or locations beyond Whitfield and Aldwit emerge from readable text.

Whitfield Ladion-Aldwitmarket Howse

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Mildred Felger Atlanta, Ga Pauline Walters Mary Grubb Lima Children’s Specialty Shop MRS. Miller’s Pastry Shop N. Wash Marie’s Pastry Shop Lady Fingers A. Are W. A. Marker Columbus Court House Bureau Sterling Place Brooklyn Ogama Collins Fine Bez Bunte Johnson Collins Anle of Smanley’s Bakery Our Cae Bargain Lincoln Lawn Gaddis
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