Concluding Farm Probe At LeMars
National Guard officers wrap up their inquiry into farm mortgage troubles in Plymouth and Crawford counties Iowa. About a score of the 142 men in custody will be released over the weekend as martial law nears lifting next week. Clarence Darrow and Senator John J. Blaine among lawyers to defend the accused farmers facing specific violence and group rebellion charges. The state pursues prosecutions led by Attorney General Ed L. O Connor with aides Walter Maley and Leon Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
National Guard
Plymouth
Crawford
Clyde L. Herring
le Mars
Denison
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
John J. Blaine
Wisconsin
Ed L. O'Connor
Bia
Walter Maley
Leon Powers
Developments in McMath Kidnaping Prompt Police Action
Woodshole Mass May 6 A potential breakthrough in the Peggy McMath kidnapping case was announced by Gen Needham public safety commissioner. He said new developments may come before night as investigators questioned Peggy’s father William Lee and three other men after Peggy was found by the coast guard in a sixty foot cabin cruiser with her father and others. The father had promised to keep the abductors at sea for 48 tours to aid their escape, but discovery by the coast guard thwarted that plan with the time due to expire early Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodshole
Mass
Peggy McMath
Needham
Coast Guard
Peggy
William Lee
Y W C A Campaign Raises Over $500 in Drive
The Y W C A reports pledges between $500 and $8600 from a special drive. The board thanks donors but notes funds are insufficient for year round work. Support continues with swim ticket sales and further donations at Washington State bank. An exact result tally is pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M
Y. W
Washington State Bank
Names of 35 Reforestation Recruits From County
The county records office announced the 35 men chosen from 50 applicants for the Civilian Conservation Corps reforestation quota. Recruits aged 18 to 25 with dependents will serve $30 monthly, $25 sent home, and may be called by May 16. They travel to Burlington for exams and will receive work clothes at camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Recorder
The
Civilan Conservation Corps
Burlington
Tre
Washington
Recorder’s Office
Max Karr
Wellman
Fred Macey
Richland
David Messenger
Merle Watters
James Curtis Farrington
Haskins
Washington D C Dole on Bread Line Visits and congressional snub
Foreign delegations including Italy and Oklahoma arrived in Washington to meet President Roosevelt as Congress stalled for hours without passing bills. Mussolini and Alfalfa Bill Murray envoys were seen seeking crumbs, while Congress finally approved a modest one hundred million for insurance firms in a reluctant late session. The president’s planned Chamber of Commerce speech was canceled, described as an event for men only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Italy
Oklahoma
Jung
Mussolini
Lady Bountiful
Rogers
Alfalfa
Bill Murray
Congress
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Youth convention attendees head to Des Moines for prohibition event
About twenty five local youths traveled to Des Moines this weekend to join an Emergency Prohibition committee youth convention supporting the retention of the eighteenth amendment. Delegates left yesterday afternoon in multiple cars, with Rev D C Fulton and Hugh McCleery guiding several groups. Dr Witzigman was to preach at Fairfield M E Church tomorrow night so Dr A B Smith could address a union church meeting at United Presbyterian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Emergency Prohibition Committee
Grant Mekhane
Thelda Tracy
Helen Sartor
Ruth Sartor
Maxine Willits
Louise Longwell
George Means
Paul Kyle
Darrell Dodder
Wilbur Quinn
Ralph le Moine
Mrs. Jennie Rhoads Dies in Des Moines After Stroke
Mrs. Jennie Rhoads wife of Glenn C. Rhoads of Des Moines died after a stroke that began in the morning. Funeral services are planned for Monday in Des Moines. She was a Mintier by birth, survived by her husband sister and brother, and had spent time in Washington visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Boiece
Jennie Rhoads
Glenn C. Rhoads
Des Moines
Rhoads
Rey
James Mintier
Annie Auld Mintier
H. C. Shirer
George A
California
Washington
Visitoz
Keokuk Fireman William Burris Missing Again
Keokuk May 6 40. William Burris a twenty year veteran of the local fire department has mysteriously disappeared for the second time. He has been missing since April 22 when he failed to report for duty after a vacation. When a young man he first dis-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
William Burris
Washington Concert Band Plans Free Fortnightly Week Show
Arrangements set for a Monday May 8 concert in Central Park by the Washington Concert Band directed by Neil Humble and managed by Hal Reister. The event is part of Fortnightly club Music Department free concerts during Music Week May 7 to 13 with church services and additional student performances at the high school auditorium Tuesday evening. The program includes Overture Shiner Zampa Herald Selection Marbella Russian Rag and other works featuring the xylophone and student players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Central Park
Club
Neil Humble
Hal Reister
March “Shiner
B. F. MeFal
Zampa
the Princess
Victor Herbert
Valse
Espagnole
Marbella
Fulton
Must Raise Gardens Urges Self Help For Relief Aid
Washington county relief officials announce non gardeners will not qualify for aid next fall. The emergency relief committee raises unemployment relief wages from 15 to 20 cents an hour, effective next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Mrs Tandy Visits West Chester Shopper Thursday
Mrs M J Tandy of West Chester was here Thursday afternoon for shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Tandy
West Chester
Marines Career Acknowledgment Highlights Ongoing Service
A brief notice notes a service member appeared and reappeared as a Marine, emphasizing continued involvement with the United States Marine Corps and ongoing military duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Marines
Wellman Orchestra Earns Superior Rating in State Class C
State music contest results show Wellman achieving superior in Class C orchestral, mixed chorus, and boy’s glee club categories. Competitors include Plover, Orange City, Sharon City, Shelby, and Marble Rock with various excellent and good marks for other ensembles and soloists. Ward Miller earned a good rating as tenor soloist among all classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Cleo Club
Ward Miller
Plover
Orange City
Sharon City
Vinton School For the Blind
Sergeant Bluffs
Casey
Traer
Welman
Superior
Macedonia
Gilbert and Wellman
Sioux Center
Vinton School For
Officers Attend Two Day Des Moines School at Fort Des Moines
Captain Jay Brown and lieutenants Walter Conner Harry Donaldson and W G Kidridge with David Elder and staff from Troop F 1st Cavalry departed to Des Moines for a two day officers school at Fort Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Brown
Walter Conner
Harry Donaldson
David Elder
Reserve Corps
Des Moines
Fort Des Moines
Car Crash Kills Joseph Healy 20 Near Des Moines
Des Moines reports a fatal car wreck ten miles south of the city when 20 year old Joseph Healy lost control and overturned his vehicle. Police say no other injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Joseph Healy
Here
Klamath Falls Poundmaster Rescues Animal Runaways
In Klamath Falls Ralph Homer the poundmaster rescues a sheep chased by dogs from a 15 foot deep hole and then saves a Persian cat tortured by the same dogs in the same incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klamath Falls
Ore
Ralph Homer
State Inspectors Check Cars for Licenses and Lights
Washington state automobile officers from the secretary of state's office are in town to inspect headlights tail lights and current year license plates. Drivers with old 1922 plates face penalties or required renewal while changes to plate years are not fooling inspectors. Local county and city officers assist in the checks to ensure compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automobile Department
Secretary of State
Washington County
Campaign Against Milk Bottle Theft in Washington
City Marshal William Mohland and Night Marshal Blaine Holmes lead a drive to end porch milk bottle theft. Dairies lose about $36 monthly as bottles vanish. three boys ages seven to eleven were caught and warned by the mayor. Public cooperation urged to stop the petty theft and protect patrons and dairies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mohland
Blaine Holmes
Washington
Luther Brewer, Publisher, Is Dead in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids May 5 Luther Brewer 74 pioneer Iowa newspaper publisher and noted book collector died here early today after a week illness He was publisher for a number of years of the Cedar Rapids Republican and active in Iowa Republican politics In 1924 he opposed Smith W Brookhart for the senatorial nonqualification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
U.nw
Laither Brewer
Iowa
Smith W. Brookhart
Cat Rescued From Pole After Borrowed Climbers Incident
A passerby used borrowed climbers to ascend a pole and rescue a cat stuck atop a utility pole. Firefighters assisted, and the animal was returned to the owner unharmed.
Funeral of Mrs. H. W. Russell at Presbyterian Church
Funeral services for Mrs. H. W. Russell were held yesterday at the Presbyterian church led by Dr. W. Eastwood and Rev. A. R. Oates. Music featured a duet by Mrs. J. B. Ream and Mrs. L. H. Wilson. Pallbearers included J. F. E. Bovee, Orvilig Elder, Fred Longer, E. B. Hammer, Milan Shields and Ed Bambrick of Seymour. Burial followed in Kim Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W.itrussell
Presbyterian Church
W. Eastwood
A. R. Oates
Belvidere
J. B. Ream
L. HB. Wilson
J. FE. Bovee
Orvilig Elder
Fred Longer
E. B. Hammer
Milan Shields
Ed Bambrick
Seymour
Kim Grove Cemetery
Rainey Sees Gimpson Price Fixing Rider Dropped
Speaker Rainey stated the Gimpson price fixing amendment to the farm relief bill would be eliminated. The rider, added by the Senate to guarantee cost of production and allow profit on domestically consumed crops, faces a House vote on Monday, with Rainey confident it will be removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
May
Rainey
Senate
House
Farm strike may prompt headlines but unlikely to move prices
Edward A. O'Neal of the Farm Bureau says the national farmers holiday strike planned for May 13 by the Farmers Holiday Association will likely trigger violence and headlines but will not materially influence farm product prices. He notes the association is unaffiliated with the Farm Bureau and advocates a national agricultural policy instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Farmers Holiday Association
Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
Edward A. O'Neal
National Pesident
Hog Case Is Tried Before Justice of the Peace
Justice of the Peace J B Bovee heard evidence in the case of Clifford Snyder against William Gamon over hogs sold by Snyder to Gamon. The defendant claims the hogs were sick when sold. The judge will render a decision later. Attorneys were Henry B Bailey for Snyder and T L Brookhart for Gamon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
J. B. Bovee
Clifford Snyder
William Gamon
Snyder
Gamon
Squire Bovee
Henry B. Bailey
T. L. Brookhart
Heavy spring rainfall aids soil prep for farm season
Rainfall totaled 1.20 inches from yesterday and the night before, reported by the official weather observer. It ranks among the season's heaviest precipitations and will improve soil condition for farm work, as temperatures remain low with a minimum of 46 degrees last night.
Tree Might Mark Loot From 1890 Stage Coach Robbery
In Grant Pass Oregon a large manzanita tree in the hills bears carved dates and initials likely linking it to buried loot from a late 19th century stage coach robbery. The 1890 date and initials MLP DBP appear on the trunk with a grim message. All robbers are said to have been slain by possemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Money Grant Pass
Ore
Hell
Also Mentioned on This Page
LeMars
McMath
Y.W
Arnold B. Jones
Gee
L. Wilson
Harold Godrove
Ben Crandall
Brighton
Harold G. Thompson
Kalona
Gilbert Allen
Riverside
Harry Embee
Curtis Bevins
Max ©. Fuller
Dale Kerr
Washleton
William Forest Noel
Marion Mundt
Kenneth Karl Watson
Glen Clifford Smith
Geo
Clare Olinger
Ainsworth
John Richard Edgington
William Edward Long
Wash
Ington
Donald F. Starr
Washington Randall Summerville, Washing
Donald W. Edwards
Carson Parker
Crawfordsville
Howard
Washington Staney
Patterg Washinton
Homer Richardson
Washing
Clair Keating
Loren Schulty
Francis Boschnagel
D. Waldschmidt
Richard Wehr
Walter Godrove
United States
Guido Jung
White House
Europe
Margaret
Peggy) McMath
Harwichport
Neil C. MecMath
Harwich
Detroit
Mich
Hie Ropert
MecNaught Syndicate
Lew
Glenn Rhoads
Deiugehter
D. H. Minner
Pamily Pormertly
123Th Street
Rudolf Friml
March “Sons of
New Zealand
Lithgow
Wellman Orchestra
Iowa City
Officers School
Jonal Guard
Roending
PLATE
Ches
Washinton Dairies
Luther Brewer
Bureau Against
Civl
Bovee
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!