Johnson County Treasurer Held Responsible For Shortage
Judge Frank Bechly ruled that L Berry former county treasurer must repay 20000 to the county from the 1932 shortage cited in Cedar Rapids. Berry claimed 243.30 was deposited and a cross action by Berry sought to offset funds with checks and cash in the bank.
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Slong
Johnson
Frank Bechly
L. Berry
Shis
First National Bank of Iowa
Harrison Ler
Cedar Rapids
Berry
A Con Surety
Bonds
Sease
Berry Keeps Large Cash Reserve Amid Bank Trial
Testimony describes Berry’s handling of funds and a $6 243 30 bank entry while a Chicago expert traced passbook pages. A grain dealer cites $11 747 loss by the former treasurer between 1929 and 1932 on the board of trade. A $10 000 judgment against the state will be paid from a county fund as Berry’s bond stood at 10 900.
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J. F. Wood
Chicago
Berry
Board of Trade
B. J. Meltzer
Bandit Robs Marengo Oil Station Attendant
A lone bandit entered a Marengo service station at 6 p.m. Thursday and robbed Richard Brown, attendant, of $12. He forced Brown to a restroom and warned him to stay five minutes. When Brown peeked out, the robber aimed a revolver at him again and Brown returned to confinement. Brown later phoned for help. The motion picture industry value noted here is $1,250,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Marengo
Richard Brown
Brown
Iowa Youth Recalls Horrific Train Wreck Near Knoxville
Jerome Bergthole of West Point Indiana recounts the head on Burlington collision near Knoxville. He says he crawled to grab baggage before realizing the danger then helped pull a dead conductor from the aisle and assist a man with a broken leg. Bergthole was en route to join Fort Des Moines recruiting.
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Des Moines
INS
Jerome Bergthole
West Point
Burlington
Knoxville
Bergthole
Adrian Brinck
Clyde Glisen
Stronghurst
Ill
Fort Des Moines
Burlingen
Iowa Legislators Discover They Are Drawing No Salary
Iowa lawmakers studied the state salary issue after the Supreme Court voided the expense account act. Without a set salary, they cannot draw pay until a per diem and mileage plan is enacted. The 1911 $1000 flat salary practice ended, with potential loss of the speaker’s extra $1000.
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DES Moines
Forty-fifth General Assembly
Supreme Court
Iowa
Clarence High School Declamatory Contest Next Friday
The Clarence home declamatory contest will be held Friday afternoon with judge Mrs. Cliff Warner Jr of Tipton. Participants include Robert Bixler Robert Fauth Berniece Meier Maxine Horn Dorothy Kelly Mildred Scott Arlene Von Roden Cornelia Frubeis Lawrence Hartig Elmer Stock and Arthur McCrae under Miss Hilma Richardson.
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Clarence
Clarence High School
Cliff Warner, Jr
Tipton
Robert Bixler
Robert Fauth
Berniece Meier
Maxine Horn
Dorothy Kelly
Mildred Scott
Arlene von Roden
Cornelia Frubeis
Lawrence Hartig
Elmer Stock
Arthur McCrae
Hilma Richardson
Wapello Bankers Indicted in Insolvent Bank Case
Davison and McCullough, former owner president and cashier of the closed Commercial Bank of Wapello, indicted by the county grand jury on ten counts. They allegedly received deposits while insolvent, embezzled liberty bonds, and diverted funds. Both men posted a $10,000 bond.
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Wapello
Davison
R. G. McCullough
Commercial Bank of
Louis County Grand Jury
McCullough
Davision
Dubuque Hotel Sells for 425000 Then Placed in Bondholders Hands
The Julien Dubuque hotel was sold Thursday for 425000 and placed under three trustees Albert Wharton of Dubuque H J Tansley of Chicago and R T Hill of Davenport who represent the bondholders. Bonds against the property totaled 492093 per the original judgment.
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Dubuque
Julien Dubuque Hotel
Albert Wharton
H. J. Tansley
Chicago
R. T. Hill
Davenport
Dubuque Hotel
Prominent Upper Iowa University Couple Wed
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Herrling of Wadena to Michael Tynan of Anderson California. They wed at West Union on December 28 with Rev. Father Toomey officiating. The bride, a June graduate of Upper Iowa, was active in drama and social life and the Spirit of Upper Iowa in the diamond anniversary pageant. The groom, a senior, starred in football basketball baseball and track and belongs to Rho Sigma Chi.
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Fayette
Elizabeth Herrling
A. G. Herrling
Wadena
Michael Tynan
Anderson
Calif
West Union
Toomey
Upper Iowa University
Upper Iowa
Kappa Eta Beta
Rho Sigma Chi Fraternity
Iowa Lawmakers Weigh Farm Mortgage Relief Plans
Iowa legislators in recess ponder a plan to curb farm foreclosures amid rising losses. Governor Herring urges aid for farmers, while ex Governor Turner calls for revamping first mortgage laws. A one year moratorium proposal gains House traction. Senate members weigh bills after reconvening.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Clyde Herring
Turner
Dan Turner
Assembly
Senate
House
B. Durant
Hancock County
Congress
Federal Reserve Board
Claude Stanley
Corning
Stanley
Sug
Zero weather forecast for northeastern Iowa Friday night
Federal meteorologist Charles D. Reed predicted zero degree temperatures in the northeast, five to fifteen degrees elsewhere. Light snow was seen in the north and northeast with Charles City reporting one tenth inch and heavier fall in the northwest. Reed noted Thursday highs and lows near normal in the center and fifteen degrees above normal in the east.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Charles D. Reed
Reed
Charles City
Iowa farmers force return of livestock. sheriffs targeted
In Story County and Van Buren County Iowa farmers resisted writs of attachment. Seven hundred farmers retrieved livestock seized from Price Miller and returned to the Miller farm amid threats at Ottumwa where Sheriff Arthur Bostock faced a rifle. Weathered by recent debt battles, farmers previously blocked tax sales and bid on mortgaged properties at low prices. Tax notes trafficking noted by Treasury experts.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Story County
John Hattery
Hans Andersen
Miller
H. M. Conover
E. B. Conover
Marshalltown
Arthur Bostock
van Buren
Ottawau
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Cream of Nujol offers relief from rheumatic pain claims
An old advertisement promotes Cream of Nujol as a laxative treatment for rheumatic agony. It asserts regular bowel action removes poisons causing pain and swelling, touting low cost, ease of use, and recommended by doctors. It promises improved daily function and no interference with activities.
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Neumade Hosiery Store
Second St
WARD
White Sal
Montgomery Ward & Co
NORGE
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NEA
Clyde L. Herring
Yowa
Statehouse
J. W. Kindig
N. G. Kraschel
Kraschel
U. S
Louis Murphy
Dan W. Turner
Bandit
United States
MTR
Pocahontas
Cedar Rapids Fuel CO
Ed Soboda
Joe Stark
1St St. NE
Capons
Craemer
Wapello Bankers
Walex
Handle
Stepanek
Vondrxch Hardware Company
WO 2
Traveale
Leo Wegman
State House
Poor PA
Claude Callan
Lakeland
Chichesters
First Ave
Sgarlata
Morris Sanford Company
Kresge
Dollar Store
First Avenue E
Treasury
Ar Sport and
Swift’s
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Zebe
Hershey
Kline
Paramount Coffee Ise
Matenes
Borden
Mazola
Ol - Quart
Zare
Crisco
Limburger
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M. J. B. Coffee
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