Hold Six for Kidnaping of St. Paul
Six men were arrested in St. Paul on the kidnapping for ransom of 20 year old Haskell Bohn son of Gebhard Bohn. Police traced a ransom demand to a culvert on Superior boulevard outside Minneapolis and a second pair of gunmen fled with the victim after seizing him near his home. The family, terrified, had indicated willingness to pay. One suspect faced previous extortion claims.
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ST. Paul, Minn
INS
Haskell Bohn
Gebhard Bohn
Bohn
Superior Boulevard
Minneapolis
Lindbergh
County Vigilantes Hold Annual Pistol Shoot at Washington Range
Two members Dr E A Horner of Brighton and Deputy Sheriff Harold Putnam qualified as sharpshooters with fourteen others gaining marksman ratings among twenty seven corps members at the Washington county Vigilantes pistol shoot held at the cavalry rifle range. The event featured slow fire rapid fire and quick fire against a bobbing target with several top shooters unable to attend. Leslie Ficher of Washington was elected county chief succeeding Ben Boone of Kalona as the Vigilantes noted for aiding bank robberies cases and crime suppression with state justice department and bankers association support.
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County Corps of Vigilantes
E. A. Horner
Brighton
Harold Putnam
Washington County Vigilantes
Cavalry
Carllungbluth
Bernard ©. Wolfe
Stan Kiesey
C. G. Marshall
W. B. Edwards
Leslie Eicher
Ray Cox
Gerald Wete
Riverside
Walter Boyer
West Chester
Walter Gingerich
Kalona
W. E. Pearson
Maynard Brown
D. E. Peters
George M. Struble
A. J. Steinbeck
Rubio
Washngton
State Department of Justice
Bankers’ Association
Leslie Ficher
Washington
Ben Boone
Miss Pettit Visiting Wellman Home This Week
Miss Marie Pettit of Wellman is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Little and will remain there until Sunday.
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Marie Pettit of
Wellman
John Little
Pageant plans unveiled for Washington event in July
Twenty group leaders met with L. B. Lupton and the George Washington pageant committee at the Y M C A to select the hundreds participating in a giant pageant on July 27 and 28. Final roles for juveniles and adults announced include George Washington eight years old Dick Owen and a long list of adult performers in period costumes and military action.
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L. B. Lupton
George Washington
Y's
Y's Men’s Club
Y. W
Dick Owen
William Bustie
T. J. Berdo
Martha Curtis
Betty Stewart
Lawrence Wil
Sunday Night Program at United Presbyterian Church
Judge Hubert Utterback of Des Moines will speak at the Sunday evening service at the U P Church. The program includes a pledge led by Boy Scout Jack Gibson and colors carried by Tommy Gray, readings of the constitution preamble, choral performances by local groups, and July Fourth decorations. Community members invited to attend at 7 30 p m.
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Hubert Utterback
Des Moines
U. P
Jack Gibson
Tommy Gray
Cloyce Stewart
United States
United Presbyterian Church
Judge Utterback
Christian Endeavor
Boy Scout
de Molay
U. P. Church
The
Forum
Missionary Cora I Kipp to Speak at Eureka Church
Eureka Miss Cora I Kipp sister of the church pastor and mission worker in India since 1910 will share cur ios and articles to illustrate life of the Punjabi and Rajputana people at Eureka church on Sunday evening July 7 7 30 p m Free admission. Everyone welcome. Help fill the church space.
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Cora I. Kipp
Eureka Church
India
Greiners Slightly Hurt in Wednesday Evening Collision
John Greiner and his granddaughter escaped with a few bruises after a collision with Carl Ruegeerger’s truck a mile north of primary road No 3 at the first crossroad south of C O Daytons. Greiner said both sustained minor injuries and the car required only small repairs at little cost.
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John Greiner
Carl Ruegeerger
C. O Dayton
Keota
Pleased With Organ Recital At Local Methodist Church
Last night at the Methodist Church a concert featuring Mrs S J Cocklin of St Paul Minnie produced quiet and powerful organ music. Alice Hunter played cello with Miss Mary Hunter as accompanist and Marjorie Smith offered Old King Faro's Daughter. Rainy heat reduced attendance but funds for missionary work totaled about ten dollars.
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S. J. Cocklin
St Paul, Minn
Alice Hunter
Mary Hunter
Accomanist
Marjorie Smith
Faro
Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society
Standard Weaver Organization
Edna Klein
Alma Hearne Holland Society
July Cool Front Brings Unseasonable Chill to Iowa
In 1932 Iowa saw a rare drop in temperature as July began with a strong cool front. June ended with one of the hottest days at 90 degrees, then overnight plunged to 62 degrees a 28 degree fall. June rainfall reached 6.45 inches near normal while the monthly high was 90 and low 55.
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Iowa
Death notice express thanks from Mrs. Gerald White
We express appreciation to our many friends for kindness and flowers at the time of the death of our husband and father. Mrs. Gerald White and Family.
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Gerald White
Attempted Iowa mutiny over Roosevelt draws convention heat
At the Chicago convention the Iowa delegation split over the Roosevelt hold as Ray Baxter and E. H. Pollard challenged the unit rule and backed Alfred E. Smith and other rivals. Chairman Walsh overruled the bid to leave Roosevelt on the second ballot, keeping Iowa pledged to Roosevelt.
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Chicago Stadium
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Iowa
New York
Ray Baxter
Burlington
E. H. Pollard
Fort Madison
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Baxter
Pollard
Frank O'Conner
Dubuque
Walsh
Roosevelt
O'Conner
Towa
Baxters
Kelley Installed as State Warden of Knights of Columbus
J. M. Kelley of Washington went to Dubuque yesterday evening to be installed as state warden of the Knights of Columbus. The installation took place at the home of the new state deputy Judge D A McGuire of Dubuque. A banquet was held at the Dubuque country club and a reception followed at Judge McGuire's home.
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J. M. Kelley
Washington
Dubuque
Knights of Columbus
D. A. Mefquire
Dubuque Country Club
Judge McGuire
Iowa Missionaries Abducted in Henan Province
Five American missionaries and five children were abducted by Chinese bandits in Henan province. Among the victims are Mr and Mrs A E Nyhus of Fertile Iowa and their baby, Mrs Erik Sovik of Northfield Minnesota with her son, and Mr and Mrs D W Vikner formerly of Red Oak Iowa now in Mead Nebraska, tied to Lutheran Brethren and Augustana missions.
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Iowa
Hankow
China
Henan
A. E. Nyhus
Baby
Fertile
Nyhus
Lutheran Brethren Church
Erik Sovik
Lutheran United Mission
Northfield
Minn
D. W. ‘V Vikner
The
Augustana Synod
Red Oak
Mead, Neb
No Deliveries Monday for All Grocers on July 4
All groceries and meat markets announce no deliveries on Monday July 4. Stores will close at 6 o clock for the balance of the day, and the no delivery rule and closing time apply to suburban locations and those on the square.
Prohibition Meeting Planned in Greenwood Park Des Moines
Mrs. T. F. Barker of Washington announces a gathering of allied prohibition forces at Greenwood Park in Des Moines next Monday July 4. The event includes a picnic with music and games, followed by a speaking program featuring Mrs. Ida B. Wyse Smith state president of the W C T U and others.
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T. F. Barker
Washington
Allied Forces of Prohibition
Greenwood Park
Des Moines
Ida B. Wyse Smith
Gypsies Driven Off After Fireworks Town Scare
In Marengo Iowa on July 1 a band of gypsies seeking alms faced harassment as local youths bombarded them with Fourth of July torpedoes. The display forced the wanderers to flee the town, prompted by the city’s fireworks permit status.
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Marengo
Iowa
Local Citizens Boost Pageant in Washington County
Six young women lead a signature drive to back the George Washington pageant. Margaret Stewart Jane Godfrey Baja Boller Dorothea Thompson Gertrude Hammer and Margaret Livingston head the effort. Citizens contribute 50e and their names appear on a bill listing the cast. Hundreds have offered support and the response is positive.
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Washington
George Washington
Margaret Alice Stewart
Jane Godfrey
Baja Boller
Dorothea Thompson
Gertrude Hammer
Margaret Livingston
Baptists Host America Sketch for Centennial Hymn
The Baptist church marks the hundredth anniversary of America the hymn with a program led by the church youth. The drama The Song of a Nation's Soul features Samuel Francis Smith and John Quincy Adams roles, with other students and allegorical figures. The pastor will speak on Doctor Smith's life and how America was written.
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America
Baptist Church
Jay
Clarence M. Gallup
Northern Baptist Convention
Milan Thompson
Samuel Francis Smith
Harold Kerr
John Quincy Adams
United States
Massachusetts
Seerena Starr
Miss Garrison
Madaleen Dewis
Doctor Smith
Rowell Mason
Bay
Park Street Church
Boston
Democrats Battle Through Night for Roosevelt Nomination
At the Chicago convention a 12 hour all-night session failed to nominate Franklin D. Roosevelt. Final ballot showed Roosevelt 682 votes to Smith 190, Garner 101, White 52, with 768 needed. Allies aimed to break deadlock. Texas and California backed Gardiner for second day.
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Stadium
Chicago
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Was &G
Alfred E. Smith
John N. Garner
George White
Melvin A Traylor
James A. Reed
Harry F
Gov. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Texas
California
Jack Gardner
Oklahoma
Baltimore
Madison Square Garden
Niagara
Funeral Services for Mrs Hannah Green at Presbyterian Church
Funeral services for Mrs Hannah Green were held yesterday afternoon at 4 30 at the Presbyterian church led by Pastor Dr F W Eastwood with organ accompaniment by Mrs Henry Shields. A large number of friends attended. Pallbearers were Glenn Wilson Milo Weaver Harry Miller Harry Ward Maynar Brown and Shirley Clark. Interment was in Bim Grove Cemetery.
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Hannah Green
Presbyterian Church
F. W. Eastwood
Henry Shields
Green
Glenn Wilson
Milo Weaver
Harry Miller
Harry Ward
Maynar Brown
Shirley Clark
Bim Grove Cemeter
Run to Earth Sought in Lindbergh Hoax Case Connection
Seven weeks investigation ties Means to the $104000 Lindbergh hoax fraud involving Mrs Mae McLean of Washington and Norman Whitaker known as The Fox. Means is accused of planning the ransom scheme with an accomplice.
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McLean
Norman Whitaker
the Fox
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