Today in History revisits a variety of stories that appeared in the Saturday, March 28, 1936, edition of the Grand Forks Herald. Read about a Cando, N.D., native wanted for inquiry into a kidnapping, Winter of 1936 toll on fish in N.D., and Hannah, N.D., speech contest results.
Native of Cando Wanted In Kidnaping Inquiry
WASHINGTON — (AP story as published by the Grand Forks Herald on March 28, 1936) — The “wanted” notice from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was issued on Friday, March 27, 1936, to bring attention to William Mahan, a native of Cando, N.D., to police officers nationwide.
Mahan, 32 years old, whose real name was given as William Dainard, used 27 aliases. He was described by J. Edgar Hoover, director of the FBI, as "the remaining principal" in the Weyerhaeuser kidnapping case of May 24.
Mahan has been on the run since the arrest and confession of Harmon Metz Waley and his wife, Margaret.
Expect Heavy Loss of Fish Life in N.D. Lakes
BISMARCK, N.D. — (AP story as published by the Grand Forks Herald on March 28, 1936) — Winter’s toll on fish life, particularly in the northern sections of the state, is expected to be heavy, Arthur I. Peterson, state game and fish commissioner, said.
Heavy losses are anticipated in Lake Metigoshe, Belcourt Lake, and Jarvis Lake in the Turtle Mountains due to unusually thick ice.
Arrangements have been made with the transient camp at Bottineau to remove dead fish from the lakeshores to prevent contamination of the waters, Peterson said.
Eight Students Compete In Hannah Speech Contest
HANNAH, N.D. — (SPECIAL) — Eight high school students competed in an oratorical contest at the Masonic temple, speaking on the topic "World Peace."
- First place: Drina Black
- Second place: Vivian Patterson
- Third place: Marion Warwick
Other contestants included Jean Milligan, Lyle Johnson, Tom Porter, Joe Potter, and Clarence Keaveny.
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The contest was overseen by A.R. Greenlee, the high school principal. Mrs. Christine Nelson performed a piano solo, while Mrs. A.R. Balfour and Mrs. H.L. King played a duet.
M.J. Peterson announced the winners, and C.K. Ross of the Masonic lodge presented the awards.
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