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Newspaper

Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1936

Page

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Appropriation Bill Clears House For Final Vote

The House passes a 2.364 billion dollar work relief deficiency measure to augment relief funds and fund agencies including the social security board, Civilian Conservation Corps, and Tennessee Valley Authority with Roosevelt backing. The chamber then moves toward the Fraser-Lemke mortgage refinancing bill as the next floor test.

Alfred Beiter PWA Harold L. Ickes Social Security Board Civilian Conservation Corps Tennessee Valley Authority Roosevelt House Works Progress Administration Senate Conteadership William Lemke N. D

Stream banks may be bought for fishing access

The Ohio State Conservation Council seeks $100,000 from the emergency board to purchase easements on stream banks on private land. The move, backed by state law, would allow sportsmen to fish without trespass concerns, using funds from hunting and fishing license fees.

Columbus Ohio State Conservation Council Emergency Board

Guilty Plea in Drunkenness Case Downtown

Fred Miller, 40, of South Washington Street, pleaded guilty before Mayor John H. Morricon to the charge of being drunk. He was fined $10 and costs but released on good behavior as the mayor suspended the fine.

Fred Miller South Washington Street John H. Morricon

Kiwanis Meeting to Hear Bass Trip Details

Kiwanis members will hear a report tonight at Hotel Marsh about a bass trip. Catherine King and Robert Eaykins, band members, Leonard Wolf, instructor, and C. P. Bowdle, principal, will share experiences from the trip.

van Wert Aene Mo Tis Wraseinston C Kiwanis Club Hotel Marsh Catherine King Robert Aykins Leonard Wolf C. P. Bowdle

Haile Selassie Message Fails to Alter Ethiopian Policy

Geneva reports Haile Selassie still exiled in Ethiopia, with Ras Desta Demtu as chief of the southern region. Neutral powers Norway Sweden Denmark and Spain discuss league penalties on Italy, Switzerland abstaining as the council prepares.

Geneva Haile Selassie Ethiopia Ras Desta Demptu Norway Sweden Serence Denmark Spany Conscience of the League Switzerland Italy

Massed Bands Shine at Shelby Festival Concert

The Shelby high school band festival drew praise from E. Diener who called the event highly colorful. Under Lynn Dana of the Warren Musical Institute the evening concert on the football field featured 600 instruments, ideal weather, and a campus dance afterward. Bucyrus and Gibsonburg bid for next year’s festival.

Shelby Ve E. Diener Lynn Dana Warren Musical Institute Warren Ohio Dana The Alleghenies Bucyrus Gibsonburg

4 H Leaders Hear Clothing Teacher Meeting

All county 4 H clothing club officers and advisers are urged to attend a meeting at the courthouse on Thursday at 10 a.m. Mrs. Doris Ufer Heinzlman, OSU clothing instructor, will conduct the session with cooperation from the county agriculture offices.

Doris Ufer Heinslman Ohio State University Heinzlman Counity Agriculture Ohio

Librarian Mary Hardy Attends ALA Convention

Miss Mary Hardy of Brumback Library departs Saturday for Richmond Virginia to participate in the annual American Library Association meeting.

Mary. Hardy Brumback Library Richmond American Library Association

Miss June Bradley Helps Pick Queen Jubilee V

Miss June Bradley a popular WOWO artist and program conductor from Fort Wayne joins two others from the city in selecting Queen Jubilee V at Lincoln school auditorium Tuesday night. Bradley is well known to local fans from his Fort Wayne station program airing weekdays at 3 p.m.

WOWO June Bradley Pt. Wayne Lincoln School Miss Bradley Ft. Wayne

Voyage Start Tonight for the Hindenburg at Lakehurst

At Lakehurst Naval Air Station the Hindenburg is expected to sail tonight despite a 23 mph wind gust and difficult undocking. Officials say even worse conditions would not stop the voyage as favorable winds ahead could push the dirigible toward its German terminus in Frankfurt. About 100000 visitors watched the ship yesterday as gates opened and crowds gathered.

Lakehurst Naval Air Station Frankfort-on-Main Germany Naval Air Station

Wren Wins County Baseball Title and More

Wren captured the county high school baseball tournament at the fairgrounds with a 9 to 8 final over Hoaglin-Jackson. Coach Charles Shell’s team also claimed the basketball league title this year, following a prior victory by Coach Fred Huffman’s squad. Ridge bowed out in finals. Hoaglin-Jackson had beaten Huffman’s team 8 to 3 in Saturday morning action.

Wren Fairgrounds Charles Shell Hoaglin- Jackson Ohio City Ridge Fred Huffman Hoaglin-Jackson

Rivers Claim Two Fort Wayne Youths Drown

Two Fort Wayne youths drowned while swimming in rivers over the weekend. Charles Penrod, 13, and Gerald Groves, 19, were the victims. Groves’ body was recovered from the St. Marys river yesterday afternoon after grappling hooks were used.

Fort Wayne Charles Penrod Gerald Groves Groves St. Marys River

Peony Queen Event Sells Seats Amid Night Program

Lincoln School hosts a peony queen event at 8 PM with limited seating. Tickets available by telephone or at the Olea program venue. Van Wert High School orchestra performs, Tom Bailey buck dances, Arnold Selden sings, and Marjory Foot does shoe dancing. O R Painter fills the queen committee vacancy. Fort Wayne man chairs.

Lincoln School Sue Olea van Wert High School Buck Tom Bailey Arnold Selden Marjory Fort Wayne Queens O. R. Painter

City Hall to Host Ward Three Selection Tonight

City council members meet in city hall tonight to appoint a new third ward member and address other business. The vacancy arises as R. B. Walters succeeds the late C. M. Young as president of the governing body, with Walters’ council seat to be filled by appointment.

City Hall Third Ward R. B. Walters C. M. Young Walters

Decatur to Decorate Highways with Petunias for Centennial

Decatur Indiana plans a floral centennial project with petunias as the city flower. State highways leading into Decatur will be berms planted with petunias and shrubs. The Civic section of the Decatur Women’s Club will supervise planting starting June 1 on public grounds. Citizens will feature petunias in yards and gardens as the city readies its August 2 to 8 Centennial celebration.

Decatur Ind C. D. Baker Decatur Women’s Club State Highway Department

Glee Club to Sing at First United Brethren Church

Otterbein college women’s glee club and mandolin orchestra from Westerville will perform a varied program at First United Brethren Church Tuesday at 8. Prof. A R Spessard directs the 34 member group. Soprano soloist Miss Thelma Grace Johnson of Van Wert. No admission charged, silver offering invited. Public invited.

Otterbein College Westerville First United Brethren Church A. R. Spessard Thelma Grace Johnson van Wert

Donald Smith Recalls Washington Trip on NBC Broadcast

Donald Smith recounts a trip to Washington with 106 people including 67 Red-Coated Bees from Van Wert. They travelled Friday morning, then to the studio for the Farm and Home Hour, with Bill Coll hosting and arranging meals and expenses.

NBC Manay van Wert Bill Coll Mith

Waterloo High School dismisses coach Magellan Hairston

In Waterloo Ohio on May 11 the Waterloo High School board of education ousted Magellan Hairston, who led five southeastern Ohio hill country players to form a noted basketball team. Hairston, a Rio Grande College graduate, was replaced by Drummond and W. Roberts as the team barnstormed after finishing their scholastic season.

Ironton Ohio Sthletics Magellan Hairston Ohio University

Senior Class Play Gemmer Gurton’s Needle Cast Announced

Van Wert High School announces the senior class play cast for Gemmer Gurton’s Needle. Principal C P Bowdle says Miss Dorothy West and Miss Lillian Benson coach the production. Cast includes David Miller Ralph Smith Howard Wilkinson Maurice Smith Dick Zeigler Helen Diener Helen Ramedail Kay Edwards Maxine Humerickhouse Norma Wermer Lee Roebke DeWitt Brown Lowell Lambert Helen Bollenbecher Edith Bebout Lavon Milheim.

Gemmer Gurton Needle C. P. Bowdle van Wert High School Dorothy West Lillian Benson David Miller Ralph Smith Howard Wilkinson Maurice Smith Dick Zeigler Helen Diener Helen Ramedail Kay Edwards Maxine Humerickhouse Norma Wermer Lee Roebke DeWitt Brown Lowell Lambert Helen Bollenbecher Edith Bebout Lavon Milheim

Mayor Fines More in Traffic Drive

Over the weekend in Van Wert traffic violations led to several arrests and fines. Mayor John H. Morrison ordered penalties including Mrs. E. J. Evans fined $1 for double parking and Elmbre Williams fined $1 for overtime parking.

van Wert John H. Morrison E. J. Evans Elmbre Williams

Coughlin Weighs Split From Roosevelts Support

In Cleveland on May 1 Charles Coughlin of the National Union for Social Justice hints at breaking with Roosevelt supporters. He says he backs the New Deal but opposes an altered old deal and plans a Detroit rally to back the Frasier Lemke farm aid bill.

Coughlin National Union Hogy White House Roosevelt Coughtin Detroit

Traffic Toll High as Accidents Kill Several Across Ohio

At least seven persons died in Ohio traffic incidents over the weekend. Among the victims were Robert Wet of Kalamasao Michigan and Mrs Ward, felled in a collision near Clarksfield and Bayard. Other deaths occurred near Norwich Warren Cleveland Cincinnati as trucks trains and tires caused crashes.

Siersoria Ohio Robert Wet Kalamasao Mich Ward automé@bile

Pope Pius Attacks Reds as Common Enemies

Pope Pius denounced Communism as a common enemy harming family life. He spoke at the Vatican, escorted by Cardinal Seredi, primate of Hungary, warning that the threat destroys individuals and nations.

Pope Pius Vatican Pius Gardinal Seredi Hungary

Legion Band Benefit at Ohio Theater May 14 15

The Hoo ser Schoolmaster will be shown at the Ohio Theater May 14 and 15 through an arrangement between the theater and the American Legion. Proceeds fund uniforms for the Legion band and matinee showings are set for school children.

Hooser Ohio Theater American Legion Bons of the Legion

State or Siege Strikes Greek Labor Capital City

Strikes in the Greek capital Athens defy army threats with soldiers tanks and warships en route. Clashes at the port leave dozens wounded while a state of siege is declared and sedition efforts intensify. Workers demand the dismissal of the Salonika police chief and the release of arrested colleagues.

Seige Athens Ofeaidee Ck Leadfea Saloniea

Trial to Recover Large Sum Opens in Lima Court

L. L. Clymer of Bluffton sues 21 former officials and directors of the defunct Lima First American Trust Company for 37 028 dollars alleging they accepted deposits knowing the institution was insolvent. The suit was entered in the Allen County common pleas court today.

Lima, O L. L. Clymer Bluffton Lima First American Trust Company Allen County Common Pleas Court Clymer

Weather Outlook Mostly Cloudy With Showers

Mostly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with local thundershowers Tuesday afternoon and little change in temperature.

Sunrise and Sunset Times From Year Ago

The note records the sun setting at 7 44 pm and rising at 6 24 am as of the prior year, marking the annual daylight schedule. It references a past date but does not provide location or events.

Forecast vote in state or break re forecast vote in state

Ohio voters head to the primaries as parties aim to set delegates and nominate candidates for auditor lieutenant governor and other state offices. The statewide ballot is expected to break turnout records with around 2.36 million Ohioans casting votes, amid contests within both parties and multiple nominees for key posts.

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