Cedar Rapids to get first state liquor store on Second Ave
The state liquor commission selects the 321 323 Second Avenue SE site three blocks east of the old post office for Cedar Rapids first store. A five year lease dated June 10 1938 with Milos Whipple representing Blanche E Wilson owner. Store to open by early June after remodeling.
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Cedar Rapids
Second Avenue
Rhey W. Cawin
Waterloo
State Liquor Control Commission
The
Liquor Commission
Milos Whipple
Blanche E. Wilson
Los Angeles
Cowin
Cedar Rapids State Bank
First Street
Goodyear
First Avenue E
Old Fair
Commission
Loop
Fourth Street
Mquor
Des Moines
Marshalltown
John Janecek
Plans On Air Mail Bill Changed Again
The AP reports Washington leaders abandoned immediate house action on a new temporary air mail bill. The plan shift follows House Post Office committee concerns about timing and the impact on air mail contracts and federal aviation power. Officials questioned rushing a bill and noted a special committee might be formed to study the issue as federal action looms.
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Washington
House
Mead
Miss Teostan
Federal Aviation
Puset
Shaidvarg
Ossian Vian Quits Race For Senator
Ossian Vian withdraws from the senatorial race after late inquiries. Reported confusion and unclear motives surround his decision amid campaign activity and donor concerns.
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Ossian Vian
Allamakee Farmer Killed In Accident
An Allamakee County farmer died in a vehicle accident reported near McGregor. The fatal incident involved a local resident and authorities are reviewing the crash details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allamakee
Joe Bariosh Held On Liquor Nuisance Charge
A report states Joe Bariosh faces a liquor nuisance charge after a court appearance. The document cites a 4 PM hearing with Deputy Sheriff Larry Coneon and Fa Frans present. A warrant or order was issued related to the case.
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Joe Bariosh
Joe MW
Larry Coneon
Mystery Acid Burns Break Fire Hose in Central City
Central City reports no alarms since April 14 while workers found large burn holes in a fire hose after flushing a culvert. Mayor Johnson Allan said $600 in equipment damage resulted. Sheriff Petrus and Deputy Condon investigated. Officials note acid used to recharge extinguishers may have touched the hose or a crank may be involved.
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Central City Fire Department
Central City
Johnson Allan
Joseph A Petrus
Larry Condon
Linn Supervisors Refuse To Consider Miss Jacobs Ouster
The Linn county board of supervisors declined to act on a petition seeking the removal of Miss Cora Jacobs as county director of relief. The move came amid protests against the state relief department’s work relief program and followed demonstrations on the island plaza and courthouse steps, including the arrest of Wes Robovsky, jailed briefly on unlawful assembly charges. The board urged the unemployed committee to use the new work relief program instead.
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Linn County Board of Supervisors
Cora Jacobs
State Relief Department
County Board of Supervisors
Island Plaza
Wes Robovsky
Bondholder Objects To Roosevelt Hotel Settlement
John Marabelle of Cedar Records, a bondholder, filed an objection in district court to an order sought in the 558000 trust deed foreclosure suit by American National Bank and Trust Co of Chicago and trustee Benjamin C Kirkpatrick against First Avenue Holding Co over the Roosevelt Hotel. The hearing date was set for Wednesday at 10 am after the April 3 filing. the proposed settlement would enable reorganization and a new bond issue.
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John Marabelle
Cedar Records
District Court
American Nationa Bank and Trust Company of Chicago
Benjamin C Kirkpatrick
First Avenue
Roosevelt Hotel
A B Clark
City Briefs and Personals Sketches and Notices
Chicken supper advertised at Kenwood Presbyterian Wednesday. Donald Walker 24 of LaPorte City suffers severe lacerations after a fall on railroad tracks north of Louwsa. He was taken to St Luke’s hospital for ten stitches and remains confined. Also reported are pension news for George H Winter, retirement at age 70 after long railroad service. Casten 48 of Morning Sun arrested near Tama on embezzlement warrants. film news on Harry Bowl and Marjorie White case. Hugh Soden recovering from head injuries in a car crash west of here.
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Donald Walker
LaPorte City
White
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Louwsa
Walker
St Lukes Hospital
George H Winter
Rock Island
Vinton
Mr Winter
Winton
Wateroo Fom
Santon
JF Casten
Morning Sun
Tama
Stanley and
Bailey
Casten
Wich
Uapenter
Hugh Soden
Homer Woodson
Soacons
NRA Compliance Board Ends Work Ends Setup in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids NRA compliance board dissolved Monday night to form a new educational setup under a National Emergency Council. Details on duties are unavailable but the new committee is expected to handle educational tasks as 90 percent of local workers are now under national codes with local authorities to take over prior NRA duties.
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Cedar Rapids
NRA
National Emergency Council
Gloria Swanson Deals With Divorce Motive
New York report says Gloria Swanson decided to seek a divorce from Michael Farmer after reconsidering their separation. Swanson told reporters in Paris and in New York she will file in Hollywood on grounds of incompatibility citing their different lifestyles and her acting career.
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New York
Gloria Swanson
Michael Farmer
Paris
Farmer
Miss Swanson
Hollywood
Michael
Europe
Probate actions note wills of Russell and Valenta
In Cedar Rapids district court Sarah M Russell died April 4 and her will is probated with bequests to two daughters and a son and a grandson. Joseph A Valenta died March 17 and his wife Maud C Valenta named executrix after probate admission. A Harringtons suit to set aside William Harrington’s will, based on alleged lack of capacity and undue influence, was dismissed. defendants include George and Ella Harrington as executrix. Jury impaneled April 17, case continued this week.
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Sarah M. Russell
Cedar Rapids
Millie F Osborn
Valley City
Gladys B
Geno
Sevilla
Frank E. Russell
Don L. Russell
Joseph A Valenta
Maud C. Valenta
A. D Harrington
Alice E. McLaughlin
William Harrington
F. ©. Ellison
George Harrington
Ella Harrington
Stepanek divorce granted in district court
Dorothy Stepanek was granted a divorce by Judge H C Ring in a cross petition with William L. Stepanek. The couple married August 25 1927. Custody of two minor daughters and support money were awarded following the stipulation amid cruel and inhuman treatment allegations.
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Dorothy Stepanek
H C Ring
William L. Stepanek
Hetherington suit against Springfield Fire Insurance dismissed
A $15143 contract suit by Wilma A Hetherington against Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Co. of Springfield Mass. was dismissed with prejudice at plaintiff's costs before Judge H C Ring on Tuesday. The case arose from a $2500 fire insurance policy on a Port dwelling.
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Wilma A Hetherington
Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Company
Springfield
Mass
H C Ring
Port
Byron Ill. House Burns After Contract Sale
A house in Byron Illinois burned on April 9 1933 after it had been sold under a contract. Firefighters reported extensive damage and investigated the cause as the property was evaluated for insurance and legal implications. The fire marked a loss following the prior sale agreement between the parties.
District court hears injuries suit against taxi driver
Floyd Richardson sues Leo Gorman for 10300.70 claiming injuries from a taxi collision at First avenue and Tenth Street SE last Jan 24. Richardson cites a broken hip and pelvis. A jury is being impaneled to hear Dorothy Kilahn versus Dr. L. E. McLaughlin for 15000. Amelia Esterbrook seeks divorce from J. E. Esterbrook alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and seeks custody of an adopted daughter. married Detroit May 5 1926.
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Floyd Richardson
Leo Gorman
Gorman
First Avenue
Tenth Street SE
Richardson
John T. Moffitt
Dorothy Joan Kilahn
Arthur Klahn
L. E. McLaughlin
Cedar Rapids
Amelia Esterbrook
J. E. Esterbrook
Detroit
Mich
Blight Seniors to stage play "Tell the Judge" Friday
South English announces that Blight High seniors will perform the play "Tell the Judge" on Friday night May 11. Cast includes Harry Wenger Eddie Euler Mary Radebaugh Robbie Keiser George Sigafoose Austin Zehr Naomi Hoylman and Maxine Trusler. Miss Evelyn Wadsworth coaches the production.
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Harry Wenger
Eddie Euler
Mary Radebaugh
Robbie Keiser
George Sigafoose
Austin Zehr
Naomi Hoylman
Maxine Trusler
Evelyn Wadsworth
Young Democrats Organized at Strawberry Point
A new Young Democrats club is formed in Strawberry Point with officers led by President George Scofield, Vice-President Dr. O'Brien, and Secretary-Treasurer Cirila Slagle. The group plans activities and student political engagement in the community.
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Young Democrats
George Scofield
O’brien
Cirila Slagle
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Joe Bowl
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Wil Ris
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Tienve
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