Warrantes Out Accusing 27 of Black Legion Plots
Warrants charging 27 men with Black Legion conspiracies to murder editor Arthur L. Kingsley and Ecorse mayor William W. Voisine were issued. Twelve named and fifteen others sought on John Doe warrants, with several already held on murder kidnapping or arson. Writs allege a blood pact to kill Kingsley and a plot to slay Voisine. Kingsley’s paper helped defeat a mayoral candidate in 1934.
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Detroit
Black Legion
John Doe
McCrea
Arthur L. Kingsley
William W. Voisine
Ecorse
Althe Voisine
Kingsley
Arthur F. Lupp
N. Ray Markland
Highland Park
Markland
Leslie J. Black
Wolverine Republican League
Common Pleas
Dayton Dean
Charles A. Poole
After Alley Prowlers in City Business Alleys
Night patrols report trouble from prowlers in city business district alleys. Some travel on foot others drive cars or trucks through alleys at all hours. Alleys are not public thoroughfares and prowling risks break ins, so workers inspect them multiple times nightly.
Old Settlers at Palmyra Nebraska Attend 49th Picnic
Hundreds gathered in Palmyra for the 49th annual Otoe County Old Settlers Association picnic. Gov. Cochran spoke sharing regional history and anecdotes of pioneers including boyhood memories. He praised pioneer women and recalled humorous tales of water, wells, homesteads, and a preacher warning against roller skating rink evils.
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Palmyra
Nevd
Otoe County
Old Settlers Association
Cochran
Nebraska
Custer County
Farm-to-market road resurfacing aids Cass county residents
Footnote indicates winter surfacing of farm to market roads will benefit every resident and land owner in Cass county, improving local travel and access to markets.
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Cass County
More Social Workers Needed to Merit Relief
Nebraska’s social security changes requested by the federal board include appointing competent case and field supervisors, district grouping, district auditors, and transferring the dependent children program to the case supervisor. Tolen notes the $700,000 quarterly federal allotment is held up pending changes. applications are being received for the case supervisor post but no suitable candidate found yet.
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Nebraska
Federal
Social Security Board
Tolen
NEAA
Witte
State Assistance Committee
County Assistance Committee
Child Welfare Department
Nebraska Week Crashes Claim Twenty-Two Lives
The Nebraska Press association and state superintendent report 22 killed, 4 disabled and 312 injured in 428 accidents during the week ending May 31. Eleven killed, one disabled and 125 hurt were in 113 motor vehicle collisions. Four deaths resulted from drowning. The tabulation:
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Nebraska Press Association
Ak-Sar-Ben Property Tax Exemption Upheld
The attorney general rules Ak-Sar-Ben property in Omaha remains tax free after 1930 assessment of 268000, held non profit and primarily agricultural in purpose. Racing uses are incidental and income supports agricultural activities, not a commercial use, so Douglas County’s tax exemption stands.
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Omaha
Douglas County Board of Taxation
Smith
Vail
Pick Up Intoxicated Man From Saturday's Daily
Arthur Villaneal, a resident of a transient camp north of the city, was jailed again after being picked up by Officers Pickrell and Stewart. Earlier he had been taken by Chief Libershal for medical care, then returned to drink and reoffend, and Judge Graves sentenced him to ten days in the city jail on bread and milk. The case raises questions about his naturalization papers and possible federal deportation action.
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Arthur Villaneal
Pickrell
Stewart
Villaneal
Libershal
C. L. Graves
Lutheran Pastors Meet in Nebraska Conference
Lutheran pastors from northern Nebraska and Wyoming gathered at St. John s church near Columbus for a two day conference. Registration showed 85 of 105 pastors in attendance with Rev W C Rehwoldt of Norfolk re elected conference chairman and other officers named for various roles.
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Columbus
Neb
Nebraska
Missouri Synod
Wyoming
St. John's Church
W. C. Rehwaldt
Norfolk
A. H. Grosse
Cedar Bluffs
M. Gerike
Casper
Wyo
C. Hellmann
Beemer
S. G. Lobeck
Scribner
P. Weinhold
Snyder
M. E. Mayer
P. Rohlfinge
Omaha
W. Brueggemann
Fremont
Artificial Fever Cures St Vitus Dance in Nine Days
Three Colorado physicians report 13 cases of St Vitus dance treated with artificial fever at the University of Colorado Medical School Hospital. Patients rested in an air conditioned cabinet for daily sessions at 105 to 106 degrees Fahrenheit, with complete recovery observed and no recurrences.
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Chicago
Colorado
University of Colorado Medical School Hospital
Journal of the American Medical Association
Clarke H. Barnacle
Jack R. Ewart
Franklin G. Ebaugh
Departure for Chicago by Mrs Hill and family
Mrs. Robert Hill and children departed this morning for Chicago to join Mr Hill who has resided there for some time. The family plans to make Chicago their future home and old friends regret their departure from the longtime home they shared since marriage.
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Robert Hill
Chicago
Hill
Jones of RFC Escapes from a Blazing Plane
Jesse Jones chairman of the Reconstruction Finance Corp and three other passengers were saved from a fiery crash when pilots Ed Heffley and Eugene Schacher descended a flaming monoplane toward a Dallas area field. Heffley and Schacher were injured, Jones aided rescue and remained unhurt despite the blaze.
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Dallas
Jesse Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corp
Ed Heffley
Houston
Tex
Eugene Schacher
Jones
Heffley
C. Edwards’ Farm
Ferris
Schacher
400 Jobs Daughters Meet at Grand Island
Nearly 400 people attended events as the Nebraska Order of Job's Daughters opened its fifteenth annual goodwill session. A junior banquet drew 300 girls at a downtown hotel, with Mrs. Hazel Haythorn and Elmer Englehorn as guests of honor. Grand council banquet drew 75 attendees. Speakers include Millicent Lopez Nan Martin Velva Schlorff Laura Nicholson Lewis Macdonald Ruby Cogerins and Gertrude Laughlin representing related organizations.
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Grand Island
Nebraska Order of Job’s Daughters
Hazel Haythorn
Ogallala
Grand Guardian
Elmer Engelhorn
Alliance
Grand Council
Millicent Lopez
Supreme Guardian
Nan Martin
Supreme
Velva Schlorff
Supreme First
Laura Nicholson
Eastern Star
Nebraska
Lewis Macdonald
Ruby Cogerins
Gertrude Laughlin
Improvement of farm to market roads in Cass County
Improvement of farm to market roads will aid transportation, farming, and commerce across Cass County, enhancing connectivity for farmers, residents, and local businesses.
Wabash News Notes Hay Work Vacations and Visits
Paul Murfin helped Noel Golden put up the hay crop as they worked the farm. Miss Myrtle Woods, the rural mail carrier, is on vacation with substitute Guy Hinds handling mail delivery. Teresa Colbert went to Lincoln for the University of Nebraska summer school to prepare for teaching next year. Fred Grant and family visited Sherman Hardaway and family near Nehawka last Sunday. H H Gerbeling lost a valuable horse in the past week, affecting farm work as corn nears cultivation.
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Paul Murfin
Noel Golden
Myrtle Woods
Wabash
Guy Hinds
Teresa Colbert
Lincoln
University of Nebraska
Fred Grant
Near Nehawka
Sherman Hardaway
Grant
Browne Home Redecorated by Family Effort in Wabash
John C. Browne elevator manager residing in Wabash has redecorated his home with painting varnishing and interior papering. He was helped by his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs A P Stromer. The residence now presents an excellent improved appearance due to their efforts.
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John C. Browne
Wabash
A. PD. Stromer
Old building to be torn down and lumber reused
The old building across from the Richards home, owned by L R Stander, Wabash merchant, will be torn down. Lumber will be moved to L R Stanley farm for a hog house. Erected about fifty years ago it began as a meat market run by a Mr Smith, later owned by Joe Lorenz, most recently a residence by Al Lorenz, now vacant.
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L. R. Stander
Wabash
W. T. Richards
L. R. Stanley
Smith
Joe Lorenz
al Lorenz
Ladies Aid Meeting At Wabash Church
The Ladies Aid of the Wabash church met last Wednesday at Mrs. H. H. Gerbeling's home. A fine program was enjoyed followed by a delicious luncheon of ice cream and cake and other delicacies. Ice cream was made by Mr. Gerbeling, noted as an expert.
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Ladies Aid of the
Wabash Church
H. H. Gerbeling
Gerbeling
Warren Richards Opens Stone Quarry Near Town
Warren T. Richards of Wabash recently launched a stone quarry on his land east of town. He employs eight men to extract stone sold to Omaha buyers and hauled by John Woods’ trucks. With river work rising, demand for good stone promises solid profits.
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Warren T. Richards
Wabash
Omaha
John Woods
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