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Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1936

Page

3

Van Wert AAUW Benefit Bridge Event Highlights

The Van Wert branch of the American Association of University Women hosted a benefit bridge evening with members hosting home games. High score honors went to Mrs. Charles Woodruff as others managed the party. The club season closes Saturday with a 1 PM luncheon at the Foundation School Senior House and a review of Winter set with music by Miss Jane Edwards.

van Wert American Association of University Women W. L. Wheeler Willson P. Brumback Esabeth Gleason Virginia Stewart At K. ‘Thompson Charles Woodruff Foundation School West C. J. Grets J. M. Pettijohn Eva Tolan Strong Jane Edwards Edith Green M. F. Powler South Tyler Street Fowler Helen Martha Pancake Margaret Woodruff Elm Street Kenneth Kohn Elizabeth Gleason Marguerite Thurman

What's Doing in Van Wert

A list of local clubs and societies meeting in Van Wert includes Pal O Mine Club with Miss Genevieve Wherry on Shannon Street, Abenaki Tribe IORM, Gilliland Cousins Club, Mrs Trail Engle of Ridge Township, Thursday Night Bridge Club with Mrs Orville Shurtleff on North Washington Street, Van Wert Aerie F O E, Literary Guild at 2:30 p m with Mrs Hal Church, Second M BE Epworth League at 7 30 p m led by Rev and Mrs P R Fox on South Walnut Street.

Pal-O’mine Club Genévieve Wherry Shannon St Gilliland Cousins Club Trail Engle Ridge Township Orville Shurtleff N. Washington St Knights of Pythias van Wert Aerie Literary Guild Halchurch Floyd East Crawford BE. Epworth P. R. Fox South Walnut Ralph O. McMillen Washington Street Chicago Red Cross Stevens Hotel McMillen The Epworth League Second M. E. Church South Walnut Street

Funeral Attendees from Young Family Visit

John Young and his aunt Miss Leah Brown attended the funeral of Allen Summers at Brookville today. They came with W. E. Young and Mrs. Clifton Young and Miss Florence Young from Circleville. They were guests at the Young Home and will stop at Yellow Spring for a brief visit after attending the C. M. Young funeral.

John Young Leah Brown Allen Summers Brookville Clifton Young Florence Young Circleville Young C. M. Young Yellow Spring Arief

Scientific tonic suggested to restore digestion and energy

A health notice urges starting a course of S.S.S. Bipod Tonic to stimulate digestive juices and correct mineral deficiencies when pale tired weight loss and anemia signs appear. It claims a trial will prove the tonic helps in absence of organic illness and returns reader to normal.

S.S.S

Entertains Gomer Group Westminster Guild Meeting

Westminster Guild of the Gomer Presbyterian church met Tuesday evening at 632 North Maker Street hosted by Mrs. Harry Oatman with assistants Mrs. E. J. Thomas and Mrs. Willard Winger. Attendees included Iva Davis Lois Rupel Mary Griffith Betty Partch Blanch Clevenger Alyce Wree and others.

Gomer Westminster Guild of Gomer Presbyterian Church Harry Oatman North Maker Street Kenneth Jones Leonard Richie Ann Craig

Hospital Admits Mrs LeRoy Sheffler Today

Mrs LeRoy Sheffler was admitted as a patient at the hospital today.

LeRoy Sheffler

Real Estate Transfers and Notices In Van Wert

Court House Recorder's Office records show Wilby and Brayn Cowen selling to Stuyvesant and Co. inlets 73 and 74 with $1 payments in Van Wert. Dora M. Arnold transfers to John E. and Rose Kohn inlet 1518 for $1,900. Lort-Mans Green white gold pocket watch listed. Reward offered. Purdy Me. tor Sales.

Wilby Brayn Cowen Stuyvesant and Co van Wert Dora M. Arnold John E Rose Kohn Purdy Me Tor Sales

Mrs Pfeifer Recovered After Kidney Operation at Mayo Clinic

Mrs R C Pfeifer of 127 East Maple avenue, a patient at St Marys Hospital Mayo Brothers Clinic in Rochester Minnesota, is reported doing exceptionally well after an operation for kidney removal.

R. C. Pfeifer East Maple Avenue St. Mary's Hospital Mayo Brothers Clinic Rochester Minn.i

Giffin College News Notes

Kenneth L. Dougal a 1935 liberal arts graduate now in the College of Agriculture at Mississippi State College has been elected to the college YMCA governing board. Professor E W Bell Delphos superintendent gave the installation address for next year with theme Find a Place or Make One. County Auditor Harry D Bellis also spoke to the student body.

Kenneth L. Dougal College of Agriculture Mississippi State College YMCA E. W. Bell Delphos Harry D.’ Bellis

Presbyterian church mid week service 7 15 to 8 p m

Members and friends of the Presbyterian church are urged to attend the mid week service in Scott chapel from 7 15 to 8 p m with a practical message by the pastor on The Meaning of Church Membership Guy Carper providing special music and the senior choir meeting afterward.

Friends of the Presbyterian Church Scott Chapel Guy Carper

Van Wert Gospel Union Prayer Services Update

The Van Wert Gospel Union schedules weekly prayer at 7:45 at 1122 Leeson Ave and a mid week service at 7:15 at the church. Rev. John W. Danford recently returned from Columbus will report on the general conference and the choir holds a rehearsal at 8 o'clock.

John W. Danford Columbus

Hoover's Path From Librarian to FBI Chief

The article traces J Edgar Hoover's rise to head of the FBI. It notes his 1916 law degree from George Washington University, nights studying while working in a library, and his appointment by Attorney General John C. Sargent in 1924 after William J. Burns resigned. It describes his guarded personal life and modest Washington home.

George Washington University Law School Eal William J. Burns Ais John C. Sargent Hoover Leah Washington Geval i Federal Agen

Appreciation for Vote in Republican Primary

A note of thanks to voters for the May 12 Republican primary. The writer expresses gratitude to all who supported them in the contest.

Van Wert County Thanks Voters After Primary Fire Vote

A brief note expresses gratitude to Van Wert County voters for supporting the fire vote in the primary and continues with additional thanks or statements to come.

Hoghe Thanks Van Wert Voters After Primary

Artfera C. Hoghe expresses gratitude to the voters of Van Wert County for their support at the primary election. The brief note thanks supporters and notes appreciation for the outcome.

van Wert County Artfera C. Hoghe

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