Supervisors Report County Jail Feeding Costs Drop
The county saved 191.43 in the first month of prisoner feeding after the sheriff duties shifted to the county board following a new legislative act. Between Jan 5 and 31, 27 days, 76 state and eight federal prisoners were fed, with total net cost of 303.20 and 2 117 meals served. Federal reimbursement covered 89 cents daily per prisoner, while the average cost per meal fell to 1 cent under the new system. James D Kennedy of Cedar Rapids serves as county jail board representative.
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Jax
James D Kennedy
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Anamosa State Reformatory
Lincoln Orator Dr Joseph Fort Newton to Speak in Springfield
The Lincoln birthday celebration selects Dr Joseph Fort Newton to deliver the Springfield address on The Spiritual Life of Lincoln at 11 am in the state house. The event is hosted by the American Lincoln Association, with a banquet in the evening and remarks by Newton.
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Peoples Church
Cedar Rapids
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Lincoln Centennial Essomation
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Louisa Man Hurt When Truck Hits Car And Light Pole
Willem Weber of Louisa suffered a facial cut and brief shock after his truck collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Tenth street and A avenue NE, overturned, and snapped a light pole. A high tension wire fell, police guarded the line during temporary repairs, Weber was treated at Bt. Luke’s hospital and released in not serious condition. Conrad Berends, 217 Eleventh street NE, drove the other car east in A avenue while Weber traveled north on Tenth.
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Bt. Luke's Hospital
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Two Thirds Iowa Jails Suit?able For Federal Prisoners
Washington reports that more than two thirds of Iowa jails inspected by the federal Bureau of Prisons meet adequacy for housing federal prisoners. Bureau director Banford Bates told the House Appropriations Committee that 104 jails were reviewed, with 33 under 50 percent adequate and thus unfit. Two town jails ranged from 80 to 89 percent adequate, and eight U S jails ranged above 70 percent.
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Banford Bates
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House Appropriations Committee
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United States
Iowa Jail Standards Highlight Federal Inspections
The bureau rated jails on cleanliness sanitation overcrowding and other hazards from 2316 inspections nationwide with 761 failing. Iowa averaged 86 inmates daily in 1932 and the federal government paid $29 666 29 to Iowa and counties for prisoner support.
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Bates
Mrs Harwood Pioneer Dies at Garrison in 74th Year
Mrs Charles Harwood 74 a lifelong Garrison resident died Thursday afternoon at her home southeast of town from pneumonia. Born Lottie Riefenstahl August 26 1858 Cedar Rapids she married Charles Harwood February 18 1885. Survived by husband three children Lee La Porte City Earl Mount Auburn and Minnie Williams at home. Burial Sunday afternoon in Garrison cemetery after Methodist church services at 2 30 led by Rev D D Whitmore.
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D. D. Whitmore
Iowa Sophomore Cotillion Set For March 24
The University of Iowa social committee announced the sophomore cotillion will be held March 24 and the junior prom moved to April 21. After earlier cancellations due to student faction strife, the committee, now non political, reinstated both events following three months of reorganization deliberations.
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Former Town City Man Death by Own Action
Otto Brockhoff 43 an electrician died by his own hand in Milwaukee. Police found his estranged wife beaten to death in another part of the city. Eight year old Otto Jr discovered the body, woke crying, and reported nothing. The family moved from Iowa City Iowa three years ago.
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Gazet te Troop Is Awarded Charter
Scout Troop 20 of Cedar Rapids area council sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Gazette and led by Scoutmaster George Havercamp was formally installed Friday evening at a Chamber of Commerce ceremony attended by 75 persons. Scout Executive Carral C. Thomas presented the charter to Havercamp with Fred C. Henson presiding over the troop committee. Officers include George Havercamp as Scoutmaster, Gerald Tower and Jack Woertherhoff as assistant scoutmasters, and Wesley Novotny as junior assistant scout master. Tender foot badges were awarded by Field Commissioner Earl Williams. The troop organized last May and meets Fridays at 7:15 p.m. at The Gazette building.
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Jack Robinson
Melvin Cooley
Ted Wienands
Irwin Haeussler
Paul Thomas
Vernon Ench
Wayne Schreck
Max Hampton
Russell Gallagher
Clyde Koering
Vernon DeFore
Rudolph Rodriguez
Robert Nelson
Harry Brim
Charles Denling
Charles Klima
City Briefs and Personals Compile Local Notices
Chamber of Commerce luncheon meeting at noon. Greek American Political Society gathers Monday at the chamber. Washington Hi-V club to meet Thursday at 730 p.m. Y M C A. hosts Trias club meeting Tuesday 730 p.m. Marvin Harmon to give a talk. Mrs. A. A. Couser returns home from St Luke's Hospital. Praha Rebekah lodge meets Friday 730 p.m. Star of West lodge Knight ceremony Monday 745 p.m. State theater head Harry Holdsberg travels to Omaha for sister’s illness. Thomas Kennedy elected chair of Unemployed Progressive League. Progressive club meets at Y W C A with eighteen members. ple social planned. Donations sought for pies. theft reported of clothing from a car on First Avenue between Second and Third streets. $5 value.
Smale to Visit Pioneer Council 163 In Chicago Leader Visit
Henry C. Smale national president of the National Union Assurance society will visit Pioneer council No 163 at 8 pm Tuesday in Sokol hall. Edwin W Lundquist county clerk will speak along with other local council members. Triton Club to Initiate eight new members after its dinner at the Y M C A Monday. Howard Kurtz Alvin Schultz Basil Waddington Robert Ure Fred Kettler Robert Finlayson LeRoy Neece Donald LeClare named.
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Chicago
National Union Assurance Society
Pioneer Council No. 163
Sokol Hall
Edwin W Lundquist
Triton Club
Howard Kurtz
Alvin Schultz
Basil Waddington
Robert Ure
Fred Kettler
Robert Finlayson
LeRoy Neece
Donald LeClare
Garrison Members Surprise Mrs Zimmerman on Birthday
Members of the Methodist Aid society surprised Mrs Paul Zimmerman last week for her seventieth birthday, bringing gifts and well wishes.
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Garrison
Methodist Aid Seciet
Paul Zimmerman
Presbyterian Men in Iowa to Hear Dr Stone at Banquet
Dr John Timothy Stone president of the Chicago Theological Seminary and former moderator of the Presbyterian General Assembly will speak to Presbyterian men of this section at a First Presbyterian Men’s Club banquet at First Presbyterian Chapel. He will discuss The Christian Man and His Job as delegates from Cedar Rapids Marion Vinton Monticello Mechanicsville Tipton Springville Mount Vernon Newhall and Keystone attend. Coe College Glee Club will perform and Dr H M Gage of Coe College will introduce him.
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Catherine Adams
H. M. Gage
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Congress Hopes and Hurdles on Major Acts Before March
In Washington the Senate faces a tangle that may prevent action before March 4 on farm and unemployment relief and repeal measures. Leaders push for early debate on a $500 million human relief bill while farm relief faces doubt as hearings on the domestic allotment bill wrap up. A banking subcommittee weighs broad relief plans including a $1 billion credit pool and a possible moratorium to aid farmers ahead of any special session.
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Bullivan Sentenced 25 Years For Assault Conviction
P D Bullivan a 65 year old from Clarinda was found guilty of criminal assault in Shenandoah Iowa and given a 25 year state prison term by Judge H J Mantz An appeal bond of 15000 was posted The charge stemmed from an incident on one of Bullivans farms spoken by the wife of a tenant
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H. J. Mantz
Bullivan
Deaths Mrs Antonette Konecny 73 Cedar Rapids Resident
Mrs Antonette Konecny 73 died at her daughter’s Cedar Rapids home at 12 45 p m Saturday after a period of poor health. Born in Bohemia she lived in the city over fifty years. Surviving children include J L W G and Mrs Joseph Buresh with a son Edward J deceased. She was a member of several fraternal and cultural lodges. Funeral plans pending. Friends may call at Barta chapel. London had baby clinics as early as 1816.
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Joseph Buresh
Second Street
Bohemia
Cedar Rapids
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Edward J
William Stirsky
Anton Bursky
John Stirsky
Alburnett
Frank Larimer
Christ Stuart
William Bluski
George Denter
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Prokop Velky
Matice Skolska
Barta Chapel
Mrs Roosevelt Likely Reduces Activities Post Election
Mrs Roosevelt plans to cut back public involvement while continuing a personal professional path. She notes criticism is inevitable and reflects on radio and magazine work, including Babies Just Babies, with future writing under consideration.
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Mrs. Roosevelt
the Post
Quote from Senator De Las Cases on Parisian reputation
Senator De Las Cases argues that American entry into war could have occurred two years earlier if Parisian women had a better reputation in the United States. The remark ties social perceptions to geopolitical timing.
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President's Wife on Duty and Principal Sacrifices
The speaker explains the official duties of a president's wife, stating she would avoid hurting anyone's feelings but would act on principle if required. She emphasizes a commitment to doing what must be done, regardless of personal discomfort.
Washington Woman Embroiders Without Glasses at 91
Washington Iowa resident Katherine Eichelberger Bishop turns ninety-one while continuing embroidery and quilting without glasses. Born February 6, 1842 in Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania she rode a train in 1861 to Washington and has been active in church and community work. She lives with her son Jake Bishop and credits an early to bed early to rise lifestyle for her longevity.
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Washington
Katherine Eichelberger Bishop
County seeks large RF C loan for relief work
Potta Wattamie county supervisors asked Governor Herring to apply for a 30000 to 60000 dollar loan from the Rural Fnational Rural Finance? No, Rural Financial... The Rural Finance Corporation to fund poor relief. The loan would be repaid by deducting from federal road aid allotments to Iowa.
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Council Bluffs
Potta- Wwattamie
Herring
Farmers resist mortgage foreclosures aided by banks and states
Across multiple states farmers win concessions from insurers and lenders while government appeals for forbearance. In Wilmar Minnesota about 1000 farmers halted a foreclosure sale amid freezing weather as Illinois Gov Horner calls for mortgage forbearance. New York bankers prepare a relief pool with possible Civilian Finance Corp support. Aetna Life Insurance backs price restoration as key to long term aid. Bowling Green Ohio firms announce one year moratoriums on land foreclosures.
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Minn
Soren Hanson
Illinois
Horner
New York
New York Clearing House Association
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Morgan B. Brainard
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Hartford
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