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Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1936

Page

4

Puerto Rico Independence Aim Faces Senate Vote

The piece argues for Senator Tydings to allow a Puerto Rico self determination poll, with a four year US withdrawal if independence wins and a transition period to freedom. It notes American relief funds and reconstruction aid, plus the island’s reliance on the American market, shaping political rhetoric.

Puerto Rico Tydings Senate United States Uncle Sam Enator Tydings Philippines Enator

Who is the man in the picture in The Little Corporal

Puzzle page clues list a mix of horizontal and vertical word definitions with numbers and fragments. The reader is asked to identify the man pictured and solve a broad set of cross clues spanning legal terms, musical notes, animal names, and common words, all presented in a newspaper puzzle format.

Jesus and Zacchaeus: two views on honesty and salvation

The Sunday lesson analyzes Zacchaeus the tax collector through two interpretations. One sees a dramatic conversion upon meeting Jesus. the other, a reluctant reformed figure under pressure, yet both affirm grace reaching a sinner.

Quoddy project saga shows political cost in Maine

Washington report links the tide harnessing Quoddy project to Maine Governor Brann and political strategy. Engineers proposed a cheaper standby Diesel plant, but Congress balked and the program faced repeated funding cuts.

Rodney Dutcher NGA Service Washington Louis J. Brann Maine Salaam Power Trust Army Congress Ani Canada Cooeper White House Roosevelt Louia ‘Howe

French Seamstress Club Elects Officers At Van Wert High

The French Seamstress Sewing Club at a re organization meeting in Van Wert High School Hall elected Betty Putman president Virginia Lee vice president Pauline Truax treasurer Becky Putman secretary and Harriet Stripe reporter The next meeting is set for May 23 in the high school study hall.

van Wert Betty Putman Virginia Lee Pauline Truax Becky Putman Harriet Stripe

Man 95 boasts virtues in Ontario obituary note

In Chatham Ontario Charles Brown aged 96 recounts a long life of abstinence and thrift he claims never to have used liquor smoked gambled or lost sleep. He notes he learned to read or write only at age 50 and credits his discipline to a simple lifestyle.

Man Catham Charles Brown

Stamp News Highlighting 1936 Philatelic Speculation

Stamp dealers report rising interest in aether stamps and clear guidance to buy now at face value. Austria plans a charity issue next fall honoring famous scientists and inventors. A Mother’s Day stamp is anticipated, with other stamps still on sale through major agencies and post office services.

Ington, Philatelic Agency Wash Austria NEA Service, Inc

Astrology note on birthdates and influences

The article outlines daily birthdate influences noting Jan 21 to Feb 19 as favorable for those born in that span. It urges using morning hours, mentions talents in surgery or organ artisan work, and advises engagement with old friends and groups. It also references periods in 1936 and 1987 and suggests travel, study, and religion as beneficial.

County Pleasant Grange Meets for Mothers Day Program

Pleasant Grange number 399 plans a Wednesday evening meeting with a Mothers Day theme. The program includes songs such as Old Folks at Home Silver Threads Among the Gold and Love's Old Sweet Song plus scripture reading the Fifth Commandment a roll call an open discussion How Much We Owe Our Mother and a tableau.

Pleasant Grange

Future Farmers Award Medals At Ridge Chapter Meeting

The Ridge chapter of Future Farmers of America awarded three medals to Wilbur Pollock for scholarship and sports and Lewis Cooper for activities. Donald Copper served as president during a program including a senior farewell talk by Austin Ritchie and a judging trip to Spencerville. Chapter news notes talks by Wilbur Pollock on thrift bank functions by Robert Grant, with supervision by County Superintendent C L Shaffer. The chapter bought three gifts from Donald Capper and placed them with Milford Holland, Austin Uncapher, and Lewis Tomlinson.

Donald Copper Austin Ritchie Spencerville Wilbur Pollick Robert Grant Morg C.L. Shaffer Donald Capper Milford Holland Austin Uncapher Lewis Tomlinson

Not Seriously A Young Man Seeks Partner Role

A young man, buoyed by ambition, visits a large firm after hearing of a junior partner’s death. He proposes taking the partner’s place and is met with a blunt challenge from the senior partner, who asks if he can settle things with the undertaker before any offer.

Band at Alabama pageant crowns sponsor Miss Alabama

The University of Alabama band selects a sponsor nicknamed Yankee and crowns Molly Mercer as Miss Alabama in a university pageant event.

Alabama University of Alabama Molly Mercer

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