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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1932
Page
3
Chicago report says police guard Arthur J. Baer's apartment after a thwarted attempt to kidnap his two year old daughter Helen Betty Baer. Two men fled after a maid reported a man peering through the bedroom window and saying this is the baby's room.
A report notes that the baby named Helen was confirmed safe in another room after an unspecified event. The article emphasizes the child's safety and details surrounding the scene remain unclear.
Charles Brewer a 60 year old rural mail carrier was cleared of criminal responsibility in the shooting death of Guy McCaleb a 35 year old farmer. Coroner John Burrows ruled McCaleb died from a bullet fired by Brewer who said he acted to defend his home. McCaleb reportedly entered the residence during a crowd of children and refused to leave. Brewer said he retrieved an old revolver to frighten him but a slug hit McCaleb's heart and he died instantly.
Telegram from Rev. Charley Bloomquist of Glen Ellyn announces the death of Mrs. J. O. Bloomquist aged past 72 after a fall and hip injury. Survived by husband and children Rev. Charley Bloomquist Rev. Victor Bloomquist Miss Emma Bloomquist Rev. Sidney Bloomquist Arthur and Harley. Funeral held at Cantril Methodist Church. Bloomquist family previously lived near Washington.
Five Commonwealth College students led by President Alfred Kock set out from Mena Arkansas to enter coal regions of southeastern Kentucky challenging sheriff guards during the ongoing strike. The group follows a larger earlier caravan and aims to test their rights to investigate conditions in the strike torn mines.
Warning against sleep loss and habit forming preparations. Sendol is marketed as non habit forming and non injurious, described as relaxing nerve tension to aid natural sleep. Available at druggists.
Mellie Manners reports a surprise birthday dinner for Mrs. Jane McElroy at her Crawfordsville home. Ten friends shared a fine meal while she recovers from a winter fall, receiving gifts from Seattle and Santa Anna and well wishes from attendees.
Police report recovering 10000 of 37000 stolen from a Racine bank on December 12. Suspects Ralph Baughard of Racine and Hoyt Davis, 19, of Texas, are held while police seek the teller who allegedly handed over the funds. The pair deny knowledge of the crime and claim the teller coerced them into taking the money in Texas.
Des Moines reports a drop in motor vehicle fuel collections for March compared with March 1931. State treasurer Ray E. Johnson attributes the decline to poor February road conditions. March collections totaled $625,940.21 versus $792,086.81 the previous year, with allocations to primary road fund $307,646.74 secondary roads $198,000 and refunds and administration $180,293.47.
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