Negotiators Move Quietly in Lindbergh Baby Case
In Norfolk, the Rev H Dobson Peacock and other civic leaders assisting in locating the Lindbergh baby arrived by plane as negotiations continue with kidnappers. Shipbuilder John Hughes Curtis said talks proceed slowly with no quick yes or no reply anticipated, while Trenton officials ignore the claim in police bulletins.
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Norfolk
INS
H. Dobson. Peacock
Charles A. Lindbergh
John Hughes Curtis
Norfolk Shipbuilder
Curtis
Trenton
N. J
HURT IN CRASH NEAR SIGOURNEY
S. D. Helfenstein of Des Moines, a longtime grocer and chip seller, was badly injured when his eastbound truck overturned four miles west of Sigourney. He suffered a skull fracture and other injuries and was hospitalized. he is expected to recover. Local visitors arrived after the crash as a White Shrine ceremony in Oskaloosa continued.
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S. D. Helfenstein
Des Moines
Sigourney
Sigourney Hospital
A. H. Twinam
Roy Means
Harrison Dodder
Washington
Oskaloosa
Helfenstein
Mr. Helfenstein
Monmouth Visitors Spend Time with Local Families
Mr and Mrs Charles Phelps Monmouth II visited Dr and Mrs C W Stewart and Mr and Mrs Ralph Smith. Mrs Frank Wilson of Monmouth joined and stayed with her cousin Mrs Elmer Wells.
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Charles Phelps Monmouth, II
C. W. Stewart
Ralph Smith
Frank Wilson
Monmouth
Elmer Wells
Turner to Open Iowa Child Health Conference in Des Moines
Gov Dan W Turner will deliver the opening address at the Iowa white house conference on child health and protection in Des Moines. The event is scheduled for April 14 and 15 with officials announcing the plan today.
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Des Moines
INS
Dan W. Turner
Iowa White House
Hoover opposes immediate cash soldiers bonus bill
President Hoover announced his unyielding opposition to pending legislation in Congress that would grant immediate cash payments to veterans with adjusted compensation certificates. He warned he would veto the Patman bill if it reached his desk and asserted enough votes could not be found to override a veto.
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Washington
INS
Hoover
Congress
Patman
Mrs Walter Statler of West Chester Visited Yesterday
Mrs Walter Statler of West Chester was here yesterday on business. She met local officials and discussed routine matters related to her duties.
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Walter Statler
West Chester
Riverside and Wellman Elect Officers in Largest Town Votes
Riverside set a record with 367 ballots cast including 159 by women. Peoples party swept most offices, except mayor where Dr George A White defeated Dr HE Blythe 207 to 157. Council winners included J M Soukup Frank Knotek Joseph Stransky P J Mougin and A Lear. Wellman re elected mayor Dr W S McIntosh faced party competition. council winners were K C Jones Dr L W Marner O T Taylor B R Steninger Mearl Munson with KE N Foster treasurer and C M Livezey assessor.
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Riverside
Peoples
HE. E. Blythe
Citizens
George A. White
Peoples Party
J. M. Soukup
Frank Knotek
Joseph Stransky
P. J. Mougin
A. Lear
John Soukup
Joseph Knebel
W. H. Cress
Wiliam Dautremont
A. D. Craig
Charles Kinsey
Roy G. Miller
Wellman
McIntosh Wellman
W S. McIntosh
the Peoples
K. C. Jones
L. W. Marner
O. T. Taylor
B. R. Steninger
Mearl Munson
John Birkey
Sam Miller
KE. N. Foster
C. M. Livezey
Hause Edges Rabenold In Ainsworth Town Election
Ek H Hause won the Citizens ticket for mayor in Ainsworth with 119 votes to 35 for Don Rabenold. Council results show Roy Moore 95 Earl Wood 83 Howard Stewart 85 Clarence Walker 82 Blaine Pressley 83 Frank Chihak 73 Harry Boileau 57 Ira Nordyke 58 William Simpkins 32 Sam Wheeler 39. Mrs Mabel Thompson elected assessor 69 to 59 over George Townsend. Treasurer A E Sands led with 91. others include Dr E W Spessard, and park commissioners Clarence Richards William Lopshire.
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Mabel Thompson
George Townsend
A. E Sands
E. W. Spessard
Charles Stearns
Clarence Richards
William Lopshire
Park Commission
Crawfordsville City Election Sees Bullers Elected Mayor
In Crawfordsville on March 28 a total of 106 votes were cast. John Bullers won the mayoralty without opposition. Council members chosen were R. R. Schaffer E. E. White A. B. Gault R. Williams Lee Lease with ticket representation from Citizens and Progressive. R. B. Lease became assessor and E. L. Davis treasurer.
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Crawfordsville
John Bullers
R. R. Schaffer
E. E. White
A. B. Gault
R. Williams
Lee Lease
Citizens
Progressive
R. BE. Lease
E. L. Davis
Brighton Votes Reelect Town Ticket In Local Election
Three tickets competed yesterday in Brighton, with the Town ticket retaining control as A. J. Johnson won the mayoralty. Councilmen elected include E. S. Rudolph O. T. Lamansky E. G. Koch G. R. Brier and J. F. Frain. I. Kraemer was named treasurer with CC. E. Ben- (text ends).
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Brighton
Independent
Citizens
A. J. Johnson
E. S. Rudolph
O. T. Lamansky
E. G. Koch
G. R. Brier
J. F. Frain
Kraemer
CC. E. Ben
Kalona Mayor Re elected In Tight Local Race
In Kalona on March 28 Mayor Ben Boone won re election as a Republican over Democratic challenger S. T. Manatt by 92 to 76 with 180 total votes cast. The Boone slate won all other local races except Frank Prebyl who was endorsed by both sides.
Keota Mayoral and Council Ballot Results Report
Keota voters cast 805 votes including 127 by women. Officials elected were Mayor B. B. Brown, Treasurer L. E B Arnold, Assessor A S Schreckengast, Councilmen W S Helscher C S Holmes W C Richardson H W Statler C L Stoutner with C J Ramsey drawing the largest write in showing 60 votes.
Wayland Town Election Returns A Citizens Victory
Wayland voters elected the Citizens ticket by a strong majority over Independent and Young Men. Elected officials include Mayor A. B. Mag defray and councilmen Frank Eicher J. G. Roth Jesse Roth IKE Neff Will Brook. assessor Wilbur Bicher and treasurer Ed Witting also chosen.
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Wayland
Althe
Citizens
Independent
Young
A. B. Magdefray
Frank Eicher
J. G. Roth
Jesse Roth
I. KE. Neff
Will Brook
Wilbur Bicher
Ed Witting
McWilliams elected mayor in Columbus Junction race
Dr. E W McWilliams won the Columbus Junction mayoral race on the Peoples ticket by 297 to 158 over Ed Davis of the Citizens ticket in yesterday’s town election.
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Columbus Junction
Mar
E. W. McWilliams
Peoples
Ed Davis
Citizens
Iowa Democrats Select Roosevelt Delegates at State Convention
In Davenport on March 29 the first district caucus chose Ray Baxter E H Pollard Dr W A Sternberg and Ed C Richer as delegates to the Chicago state convention. In Davenport on March 21 delegates rallied for Roosevelt as the party met to name 26 national delegates, with Frank A O Connor delivering the keynote.
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Davenport
Iowa
Chicago
Ray Baxter
Burlington
E. H. Pollard
Fort Madison
W. A. Sternberg
Mt. Pleasant
Ed. C. Richer
Washington
Davenpport
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Roosevelt
Frank A. O’connor
Dubuque
O'Connor
Democratic Party
Band Stage Charity Dance At City Hall
The Washington band will hold another charity ball at City Hall next Friday evening April Sth to aid the unemployment fund. Proceeds go to relieve needs and pay winter warrants as the committee plans to close relief work. Further program details to come.
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Washington
City Hall
Committee On Unemployment
Washington Band
Ministers of County Gather for Easter Services Meeting
The Washington county ministerial association held a Monday forenoon gathering at the Y M C A with three assigned speakers on essentials of morning worship successful Sunday night services and attractive service. A devotional opened by Rev C C Goltry and closing prayer by Rev A T Robinson framed readings amid Easter symbolism in the rooms. Clyde Brown announced Shenandoah’s April 2022 state Sunday school convention and plans for a joint ministers and wives meeting on April 28 with a luncheon at the Y.
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Ministerial Association of
Washington County
L. W. Soule
Chas. E. Coggeshall
Kalona
A. H. Miller
Wayland
C. C. Goltry
Brighton
A. T Robinson
New York City
Clyde Brown
Shenandoah
Iowa Democratic Keynoter Assails Republican Record
Frank A. O Connor denounces the Republican record at the Iowa Democratic convention pledging to repeal the Smoot Hawley tariff abolish the farm board and back the McNary Haugen plan. He argues prohibition cannot be enforced and urges local self government while contrasting Democratic leadership with Hoover era policy.
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Iowa
Davenport
Frank A. Q O’connor
Farm Board
O' Connor
Democratic Party
America
Hoover
McNary Haugen
Palio Alto
Jefferson
O'Connor
Thomas Jefferson
Commonwealth
Republican Party
Calvins tongue in cheek on taxes and employment
In Santa Monica a reader quotes a satirical take on Calvin Coolidge and government spending. The piece mocks how tax cuts are linked to unemployment and argues government expansion costs ten times more, ending with a jab at governance quality.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Calvin Coolidge
Ladies Night at the Rotary Club Highlights
The Rotary club's regular evening meeting at the Y featured the Rotary Anns in a dinner and program. Harold Montgomery led a gossip stunt, Chas Fulton presented a romantic trick with Marjorie Phillips at piano, Milan Thompson gave an honor oration on world peace, and William Stewart performed a painter’s tale. A one act play The Old Miser was staged by junior college students with Mary Pauls, George Jones, Henry Carris and Berne Enslin delivering strong performances coached by Mrs. Williams.
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Rotary Club
Rotary Anns
Harold Montgomery
Chas Fulton
Marjorie Phillips
Milan Thompson
William Stewart
Rotarians
Mary Pauls
George Jones
Henry Carris
Berne Enslin
Southland
Berne Enstin
Taxpayers Meeting Scheduled at City Hall
The taxpayers meeting, postponed for weeks, is planned for Saturday evening at the city hall if weather and roads cooperate.
Mr and Mrs Dan Graber Visit Washington With Family
Mr and Mrs Dan Graber and children of Wayland were in Washington yesterday afternoon for a shopping trip.
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Dan Graber
Wayland
Washington
Garner Wins U S House Tax Votes To Replace Sales Tax
The U S House voted without record vote on a three percent auto tax two percent truck tax and one percent accessories to raise about 57 million annually. A broader substitute would total about 559 million and the full bill 1 293 billion with many levies including cosmetics jewelry furs cameras chewing gum candy radios phonographs boats and matches.
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Washington
INS
House
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
Arbor Day Declared in Iowa for 1932 by Governor Turner
Gov Dan W Turner proclaims April 15 1932 Arbor Day in Iowa citing Washington bicentennial. He notes since 1874 states observe spring tree planting and urges planting of trees and related exercises to honor George Washington and remind citizens of pioneer resolve for equal rights.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Dan W. Turner
Washington
George Washington
Mrs. Evans and Daughter Shop Here in Crawfordsville
Mrs Mary Evans and her daughter Elsie of Crawfordsville were seen shopping in town this morning.
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Mary Evans
Elsie
Crawfordsville
Wells Fargo Bank Remodeling Progress Report
The Washington State bank remodeling of its banking room is underway with the front doors closed to avoid interference with work and liquidation duties. Workers will finish fixtures and re arrangements before decorating the lower wall areas, while upper walls and ceiling are in good condition.
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Washington State Bank
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