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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1932

Page

5

His Promise Fulfilled at St Albans Crime Scene

In St Albans a bank robbery at Barton spurs pursuit. Tom Guthrie dies after asking for a grave for his daughter as Ryerson aids his companion and later is captured with the fugitive Bill Ryerson, linking to a deadly train halt and a child’s death.

St. Albans Bob Jefferies Bob Jefferies State Bank Barton Tom Guthrie Bill Canada Ryerson Guthrie Rin Tom Bessie Bess Tarton Jeffries McClure CWNU

Sermon by Rev A H Miller Opens Evening Program

The program features quotations from famous men and the Lords prayer followed by a splendid sermon by Rev A H Miller. The event closes a noteworthy church program emphasizing reverent reflection.

A. H. Miller

Sheriff Sale of Burham and McCall Property in Washington Iowa

A sheriff sale is set in Washington County Iowa on May 28 1932 for property of Elmar S Burham and Bessie Burham and J A Huber Capitola Huber Howard McCall Helen McCall Glenn McCall and Belle McCall. The listing includes portions of sections 28 33 27 and adjacent tracts in townships 76 north range west. Sale starts at 2:00 PM with cash terms and is conducted by Sheriff R H McCarty.

District Court Washington County Dowa Elmar S. Burham Bessie Burham J. A. Huber Capitola Huber Howard McCall Hellen McCall Glenn McCall Belle McCall Court House Washington Iowa Towa Washington and Lexington Road Section Township 76 Lot J. H. Wileth South City Corre Woodlawn Outler AL W. Chilcote South Fast Washington

Weekend social and small-town notes from Verdi

Verdi Illinois and nearby towns report visits and gatherings. George Van Gendy and J L Van Gendy returned home from a weekend at the James Baird residence. Shirley Roroke hosted five Fairfield friends en route to a musical tournament in Iowa City. Mrs George Graham of Thorville with Will Bealer and family hosted visitors. Walnut Creek picnic drew families including Gates and Nebergal. Cedar school closed with a basket dinner and program.

Verdi George van Gendy Peoria J. L. van Gendy Monmouth James Baird Shirley Roroke Fairfield Leslie Gates Iowa City George Graham Thorville Iowa Will Bealer Joan Delbert Wells Joe Nebergal Lessie Gates Dan Gates Walnut Creek Walter Mickey Walnut Women’s Club Walter Powell Edith Finch Tlinois Will Beeler Miss Finch Silvia Musil Mgr A Musil Goldia Miller Cedar School Rueben Harrison Leslie McParlin Des Moines

Fear of Yellow Races and the Yellow Peril Myth

The yellow peril term, born from late 19th century German scare stories, warned that Yellow races would rapidly increase in population threatening white territories. It began appearing in American journalism around 1898 due to linked articles and fears of demographic change.

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