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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1936
Page
3
Community announcements list Pal O Mine and Thursday Night Bridge gatherings at private homes, Alpha Delphian Alumnae meeting with Miss Glenn Pierson, Ladies F O E and Grand Victory Ladies Aid meetings, and visitors in town for funerals and family visits. Freely moving dates and addresses point to ongoing social and fraternal activity.
Arthur F Krelecher thanks county voters for the strong primary vote and extends gratitude to fellow candidates for the campaign. The note mentions a cafe scene and medical society context, reflecting local civic notes.
The Van Wert page lists club meetings and socials for Wednesday including Laf a lot club with Mrs Harry Lake Tele 1 oO and O F Rie, Y M Ix Ie Jodie opening WO, March Circle at 7:30 pm with Mrs C F Werts, Alpha Delphian Alumnae at 7:30 pm with Miss Glenn Pierson, R and G M at 7:30 pm in the Masonic Temple, and Ladies F O B club in the afternoon.
The St Marks Lutheran congregation hosts its monthly church night for May with a reception for 70 new members. A 6:30 p.m. covered dish supper opens the evening for all members. A music program directed by Mrs M L Landis follows, with representatives from church organizations presenting their work. A get acquainted hour closes the event. H A Lee of West Main Street is in Piqua on business.
A Monday YMCA meeting elected Robert Barnes as chairman of the ward league committee for the coming season. The Marsh Foundation will join as a new team, making a five team league with four ward based clubs. Citizens are urged to provide equipment and support for a successful summer season.
Marilyn Hunstead daughter of Mrs Anna Hunstead of North Market Street is confined at home ill with mumps.
Edith Reynolds of Continental underwent an operation this afternoon at the hospital. Hannah Klinger of Defiance, admitted Tuesday, was operated on this morning.
The junior choir schedules a meeting on Thursday at 4 p.m. in Scott Chapel to practice and coordinate their weekly program.
Court records show F. W. Leslie transferring out lot 26 in Van Wert to C. Dan and Cathryn C. Pennell for a stated price. The notice appears in the recorder’s filing, detailing parcel, parties, and consideration.
Ted Kolbuk, 18, of Dearborn Mich, pleaded guilty before Squire W S Giffin to stealing an automobile owned by A A Holbrook of North Race Street. He was bound over to the grand jury under $300 bond and held by Sheriff R B Stevens after being arrested by Michigan state police at Hillsdale Mich.
Alfred Harrison sues Mary A. Mooney in Van Wert for 45.16 in a foreclosure action tied to inlet 1195. Bend Dave M. Roger sues former husband B. F. Roller and others to recover a 500 bond posted after Roller pleaded guilty to a non support charge in common pleas court.
A vote is expected by mid afternoon as the chamber nears a decision on the mortgage bill. Supporters and opponents mobilize with last minute briefings and commitments in the chamber.
Address State.
FBI began a major probe into rackets with kidnappings and extortion, linked to a Louisville jail tale. The inquiry spans 1939 to 1994 with about two years of investigation and mentions a death penalty option in a tense case. A large telephone number appears in the pursuit of leads.
Hollywood reports growing use of animals in motion pictures, with dogs dominating comic and tense scenes in films like The Barrels of Wimpole Street and Call of the Wild. Horses gain prominence as well, with Paramount director Chester Franklin seeking a horse that is beautiful yet dumb after interviewing over 1,500 horses across California and Mexico.
Thomas I. Borden of West Main street announces the purchase of City Coal and Builders' Supply, to operate at North Market Street beside the Pennsylvania railroad. The deal closed April 25. former owners were Roy M. Balyeat of Van Wert and W. H. Miesse of Mattoon Ind. Borden will run the business as is, after resigning from Central Manufacturers’ Mutual Insurance. Previously he was an instructor at Union Centralized School and bookkeeper for Balyeat Coal and Builders' Supply on South.
Paris styles emphasize underwear as a foundation of modern fashion. Satin foundations fit tightly with no wrinkles under gowns, allowing shoulder straps to vanish. Slips and house gowns follow Princess or Empire lines, tailored for elegant tea, cocktail, and formal evenings.
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