Acquittal Motion Denied in Liquor Case Conspiracy
Judge George C. Scott denied defense motions for directed verdicts in the liquor conspiracy cases in federal court. Six Cedar Rapids defendants remain from an original seventeen as arguments proceed Monday, with Roy Pugh missing and presumed crucial to the case. Defendants still on trial include Wend Prochaska John Prochaska William Prochaska Lloyd Marsh Ed Marsh and Frank Spina. Joe Spina and R M West remain fugitives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Scott
Cedar Rapids
Roy Pugh
Scott
RR. S. Milner
Glenn Beers
William Prochaska
Lloyd
Ed Marsh
Frank Spina
Joe Spina
R. M West
Advisory Committee Named By Light Co. Preferred Stockholders
A committee of E A Tuck Emma Hervert and George Holmes was chosen at a Saturday meeting of Iowa Electric Light and Power preferred stockholders at Sokolhall About 500 people attended and the panel may be expanded by other cities and towns reps The goal is to safeguard preferred stock interests and seek partial resumption of dividends per sponsor George J Naxera who spoke for the gathering
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E. A. Tuck
First Avenue E
Emma Hervert
Second Street
George Holmes
Twenty-ninth Street
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Sokolhall
George J. Naxera
Naxcra
Deaths Dated for Joseph Pavel 77 Ely Farmer
Joseph Pavel 77 retired farmer died at his Ely home at 2 45 p m Saturday after a brief illness. Born in Bohemia June 26 1855 he came to Iowa sixty five years ago and lived in Ely for 22 years. Survived by wife a son Joseph Pavel of Solon and a daughter Emma who preceded him in death. Announcement will be made later.
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Joseph Pavel
Ely
Bohemian
Iowa
Solon
Emma
Scout Training Course For Catholic Men Of City
The Cedar Rapids Area Scout council offers an elementary leadership course for Catholic men starting April 20. Carroll C. Thomas leads sessions in Knights of Columbus rooms donated by the K of C council. The free course aims to prepare men to lead Catholic parish troops next fall with final meetings at Camp Waubeek.
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Carroll C. Thomas
Knights of Columbus Club
First Avenue
Ose
K. of C. Council
Cedar Rapids
Scout
Fred D Condon
Camp Waubeek
Scout Council
Woodin Opens Path to Reopen More State Banks
Washington AP says the treasury and state authorities completed a program to reopen state banks. Secretary Woodin named Walter J. Cummings to head the emergency banking effort and speed depositors access to funds. Ely High School to present A Crazy Idea on April 15 with John Phillips and Norbert Vanorny leading.
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Woodin
Washington
The
Treasury
Walter J. Cummings
Chicago
Brill Corporation
Ely
Ely High School
John Phillips
Norbert Vanorny
Federal relief costs and RF C impact on Cedar Rapids taxes
The article analyzes how RFC funded projects shift costs from city to county relief. It explains that using RFC money reduces city supervision needs but raises county tax burdens, with examples from March and April showing limited job creation and net taxpayer loss. It notes Cedar Rapids bears 60 percent of county taxes and discusses project financing balances and potential outcomes.
Cedar Rapids Faces High Relief Costs and Labor Gap
An Iowa report estimates 1,300 to 1,400 able bodied workers on federal projects in Cedar Rapids with average pay at 2.40 a day. If 583 men worked daily, three days weekly would leave many without county aid. County relief totals, civilian supports, and city costs are cited, showing 12 percent of residents aided and ongoing fiscal strain.
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County Overseer of the Poor
Cedar Rapids
Government offer to merchants sparks questions on profits
The article notes a proposed monthly payment of $35,000 by the U S government aimed at reducing economic losses for local merchants. Few merchants have taken the offer, raising questions about the program's practicality and impact on business and profit.
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United States
J. S. Holton Fined $500 In Federal Court
J S Holton pled guilty to a liquor transportation charge in federal court and was fined $500 plus costs, the second defaulter of the session to receive such a setback. William Prochaska also pled guilty to transportation, Sam Meyers of Milwaukee admitted illegal possession, fined $100, and Ed Swanson was placed on six months probation. A list of other liquor case defendants was announced by the district attorney’s office as adjournment followed.
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J. S. Holton
George C. Scott
William Prochaska
Sam Meyers
Milwaukee
Ed Swanson
Mike Healy
Maurice Ginn
Mark Collogan
Joe Shu« Hsta
Clarence Russell
Lisbon
Ben Snape
Basil Gunthorp
Paul Jerabek
Joe Shulista
Tony Jerabek
C. D. Schlesselman
Victor
Henry Brecklin
Practibility of Plain Marquisette Panels Highlighted
A brief notice notes the practicality of Plain Marquisette Panels with spring values and lower prices attracting buyers.
Low Priced Panel 2 For 79c With Silk Fringe
Two panel styles offered at a low price of 79 cents feature hemmed bottom edges with silk fringe. Hemmed sides ensure a neat finish for sale.
Silk Gauze Panels at New Low Prices
Silk Gauze Marquisette panels offered at new low prices. Sold individually or in pairs. Both sides hemmed for neat finish. High quality and affordable for home decor.
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Dr.s. A. Helebrant, D.O
Cedar Rapids Say
Light Co
Smulekoff
General Electric
TEN Star
Smulekcff’s
R.F.C
Relief Committee
Marion
Mount Vernon
Central City
R. F.C
Bausch & Somb Kryptok
H. G. Fussell
Okinow
2Nd Ave
Redi
Craemer
Craemer’s
Priscilla
Priscilla Valance
Grenadines
Rayon Marquisette
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