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Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1936

Page

4

Passamaquoddy project fuels state and national pressure

Analyzing Maine and other states push for costly projects like Passamaquoddy, the piece argues local lobbying drains budgets, raises taxes, and spurs broad congressional pressure. It warns that fragile unity and pork-barrel politics reflect a national pattern as voters demand multi million dollar ventures despite costs.

Hee Congress Maine Washington Passamaquoddy Florida West John

Face That Launched 1000 Ships Quiz Clue List

A mixed clue puzzle presents a set of cross‑referencing terms and definitions. It pairs by numbers with answers ranging across faces ships emblems and language roots, including mentions of mythical figures, colors, and common words.

Local Church Notices Inspire Week of Services and Events

Van Wert area churches announce itineraries for Bible school morning worship and evening services with topics such as Consider Jesus Christ and The Cleansing Blood. Concerts, prayer gatherings, and Sunday school goals plus revival invitations accompany reflections on nationalism and goodwill.

Van

Puerto Rico Independence Bill Sparks Island Tensions

Washington analysts say the Tydings independence bill worsened Puerto Rico’s crisis by threatening rapid transition, halting aid, and imposing tariffs. Officials blame local policy and land ownership gaps for stagnation and warn renewed Congressional action is needed to curb unrest.

Washington Puerto Rico Puerto Rican Reconstruction Administration Col. E. Francis Riggs Albizu Campos Independence Party Riggs Puerto NEA Service, Inc

Opening Sunday School Program at First United Brethren

Paul W. Sharp minister leads at 9:30 with Fathers day focus and women take charge led by Florence Hertel. Current credits favor women over men 560 to 556 as services continue with the theme Highways to God and Bible as a Highway to God. Junior church directed by Princess Terry holds its session and the adult service features How Tilak Found God. Evening sermon at 7:30 titled The Christian Trademark.

First United Brethren Terry Tilak God

First Evangelical F I Willmert Morning Service and Assyrian Story

Morning service starts at 9:30 with Bible school and a message on Eternal Life. Special music led by Miss Harting. at 7:30 V Malik Verda from Assyria presents the early church story, in Mesopotamian desert setting, with Aramaic songs. Service open to the public. offering for the Assyrian cause. Pastor to preach at Union Center High School on The Psychology of Conduct.

F. I. Willmert Elmer Oechsle Mabel Harting Bert Hertel Thelma Sanders Christian Endeavor Bible School Miss Harting Assyria V. Malik Verda Malik Mesopotamia Jesus St. Thomas Christ Union Center High School

First Presbyterian South Washington at Crawford

John H. Lamy serves as pastor for the service at First Presbyterian with Sunday school slated for 9 30 a m at Crawford location.

First Presbyterian South Washington Crawford John H. Lamy

Welcome Notes from Orrin Rowland Church Services

Orrin D. Rowland, superintendent, outlines a full Sunday with 10:45 worship and a 11:00 Junior Christian Endeavor. The pastor's theme is The Christian in will sing Tarry, With Me Oh My Savior, and services continue with evening hymn worship and Bible distributions for Easter confirmands. An upcoming Quaker Haven talk by Rev R A Napier is noted.

Orrin. D. Rowland F. W. Hall Christian Endeavor Eliabeth Marker Neidlinger Franklin and Central O. H Alice C. Trader Lester Boyd Collins R. A. Napier Quaker Haven Napier First Friends Church Winchester Ind

Will to Give Sermon and Day Programs at Local Churches

Morning worship at 10 45 features The Will to Give sermon and a choir anthem Go Not Far From Me O God. Also duets, organ numbers, and an afternoon orchestra recital with solicitors canvassing. Notices list church school, youth meetings, and Sunday services across multiple congregations.

Zingarelli Roma B. E. Stuck J. Alford Breese St. Anne de Beaupre Wesley Chapel Epworth League

Happy-Go-Lucky Sewing Club Holds Third Meeting

The Happy-Go-Lucky Sewing club met Thursday May 14 at Pleasant two school. Peggy Poling presided with 26 members present and two visitors. Norma Runnion led the session. Ruth Allen was chosen to represent the club on the community council.

Sewing Club Pleasant Two Peggy Poling Norma Runnion Ruth Allen Superior Livestock Club Pleasant Township Dale Runnion W. R. Phares

Foundation Bill Author to Speak at Van Wert Education Meet

The annual meeting of all boards of education in Van Wert county will be held Monday May 18 at 8 pm in the courtroom. Grover Traxler co author of the school foundation program and a member of the department of education will address the gathering.

Boards of Education van Wert Grover Traxler School Foundation Department of Education

Scott High boys lead fashion design trend in Toledo

In Toledo at Scott High School masculine influence shifts fashion, with boys not only adopting trends but designing their own ties and shirts, signaling a move away from feminine dominated styles.

Toledo Scott High School Scott Boys

Tax bill clash with Byrd shapes small business critique

The tax measure faces heavy revision as administration and Congress clash. Senator Byrd sides with small business interests, arguing the bill favors large corporations. Analysts see loopholes, while stalemate leaves undivided corporate losses untaxed and lawyers set to gain.

Rodney Sha Sornlee Henk Dent Ashington Congress Harry Flood Byrd Virginia House Byrd Ways and Means Morgenthau Treasury Herman Oliphant Felix Frankfurter Rexford Tugwell David Cushman Cote

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