Shortage Revealed in State Reformatory Audit
Auditors traced a 913 640 shortage at the state reformatory showing seven thousand three hundred twenty dollars realized from drafts and checks not credited to prison books. Fifteen checks from E Cohn and Son Cedar Rapids for junk and hides were unrecorded, while three drafts from Joseph Kushner and Co also largely bypassed the books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conway
Niles and Watters Bank
Reformatory
Cohn and Son
E. Cohn and Son
Cedar Rapids
Cohn
Anamosa
Reformatory Audit Reveals Missing Receipts and Shortages
The report details extensive unrecorded receipts at the reformatory from 1927 to 1931. Checks and cash for livestock and exhibits largely failed to appear on books, with totals exceeding $1,700. The audit notes limited scope and requests cooperation from outside parties to trace unaccounted payments.
Theaters Iowa and State Fair Screen Notables
The list notes showings at theaters Iowa including What Price Innocence with Jean Parker and Willard Mac, Paramount International House with radio and stage stars, State Fair starring Bill Rogers Janet Gaynor Lew Ayres and Sally Eilers, Rialto features Buck Jones in Treasure and The Phantom Broadcast with Vivienne Osborne and Gale Patrick, Olympic presents Bring Em Back Alive and Washington Merry Go Round with Lee Tracy and Constantine Cummings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Bill Rogers
Janet Gaynor
Lew “Ayres
Sally Eilers
Rialto
Buck Jones
Vivienne Osborne
Gale Patrick
Washington
Lee Tracy
Constance ‘Cummings
Crippled Prisoner Leaps to Death in Court
William Henry, 22, crippled and awaiting arraignment on a stolen auto charge, dragged himself from his wheel chair in a jury room and plunged from a fourth story window during a Chicago court session before Chief Justice John Prystalski. Court attachés said he feared facing the judge who had once sentenced him to the reformatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Prystalski
Criminal Court
William Henry
Henry
Temperature Rises To 92 On Tuesday Afternoon
The day peaked at 92 degrees at 2 30 p m as temperatures surged into the nineties following a 70 at 7 a m and 80 at 9 a m. An 88 was noted at 1 15 p m while Monday’s high reached 89 and the night cooled to 71. The low for Tuesday was 66 at 6 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers-Inskeep Company
Federal Works Board Approves Large Job Creation Program
The cabinet board overseeing public works approved a major construction plan estimated around 200 million dollars to put people to work. Projects will be announced after presidential approval. secretary and administrator expect prompt action once submitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cabinet Board
Roosevelt
Public Works
Donations Continue For Camp Good Health Fund At Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes ongoing donations for the Camp Good Health fund aiding undernourished children at a camp between Cedar Rapids and Mount Vernon. Contributions, totaling 81 876.66, are still welcome through the paper, with a donor offering to collect and repair old coaster wagons for camp use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Good Health Fund
Cedar Rapids
Mount Vernon
Cedar Rapids Gazette
The
Gazette
Will Rogers on Navajo self rule jokes about officials
Will Rogers notes Navajo Indians decided to do without 25 white office holders to save white man money. He quips the Indian humor, then predicts the London conference votes to avoid meeting next day. Copyright 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Monica
Calif
London
Notice of Appointment of Executors Estate No 17648
Iowa Linn County court records show Lorraine P. pean and Esther Meek Lyman as executors of Burnam G. Lyman deceased. Creditors must file claims with the Linn County Clerk Court and debts are payable to the executors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Linn County
Burnam G. Lyman
Linn County, Iowa
Ocean liners may steam to Memphis via the Mississippi
Freight interests discuss establishing ocean service to Memphis by river and gulf routes. A Memphis chamber official confirms talks with a steamship representative about moving cotton and other river shipments directly to ocean freighters. Major Hoge notes bridges are high enough for small freighters to pass under. The Lakes to Gulf link spurs renewed Memphis ocean freight talk. Chinese buyers purchased over 1.1 million feet of cottonwood logs in Snohomish County during three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Mississippi
A. P. Fant
Chamber of Commerce
New Orleans
W. M. Hoge
U.S. Engineers
Hoge
Great Lakes
Gulf Waterways
Orient
Snohomish County
Washington
Goodrich Life-Saver Golden Ply Tires Promote Blow-Out Protection
An advertisement touts Goodrich Safety Silvertown tires with Life-Saver Golden Ply to prevent blow-outs at high speeds. It claims heat resistance, reduced blister formation, and superior skid resistance, asserting no extra cost versus standard tires and urging immediate purchase for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodrich
Silvertown
New Goodrich Silvertown
Safety League
Silvertown Safety League
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Cities Service Oil Company
Northwestern States
Portland Cement Company
J. M. Conway
Board of Control
I. B. McGladrey Company
McGladrey
McGladrey Company
Charles H. Ireland
J. N. Baumel
J. M. Barrie
Brutus
Claude
Caur
Joe
Wally Lyon
Rhythm Club Orchestra
Tafanisnese
Jace
Dres
Batiste
International House
Emerton and Bond
Todd
Bay Va
State Fair
Chester Morris
Marie Pprevost
Hollywood Review
Cerades
Mh Council
Jean _ Parker
Willard Mac
Corkom
Iis Ceee
Iowa Theater
Emil Franke
Jean Parker
Willard Mack
Ben Alexander
Minna Gombell
King Neptune
Keyhole Katie
Lone Tree
Omega Lodge
I. O
O. F
O. H. Wiese
Clarence Tuttle
Noble
W. Smid
John Johansen
F. H. Lenz
Albert Lenz
Frank Krueger
C. L. Tuttle
A. EF. Baumer
J. E. Ashton
William Herring
Walter Lennabaugh
Noble Grand
Alfred Lennabaugh
N. G
N.G
Earl Thompson
V. G
D. V. Morgan
L. 8S. V G., Anton Swanson; R. S. G
Rosco Plum
Ameil Pearson
the General. Electric
Smulekoff’s
Hai Te
Georgian Bay Line
Niagara Falls
Georgian Bay
Buffalo
Old Fort Mackinac
Blue Georgian Bay
Parry
Great Lake Ports
Detroit
Cleveland
Chicago, Duluth & Georgian Key Transit Company
W. Menree St
Will Rogers
Lorraine P. Pean
Esther Meek Lyman
George R. Liddle
Comedy Riot
Keyhole
Kate
Mais Fleer
1St Ave
Han
Ture
2Nd Ave. SE
T. C. Yarnall
Mgr
Dial
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