Crime and Prohibition Fuels Urban Gangsters Report
Washington AP says an American Bar Association committee on criminology finds organized crime grew with prohibition, driven by supply and demand. It notes gangs flourished in most big cities, with police and courts sidelined and public tolerance aiding bootlegging, prostitution, and gambling profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Bar Association
Committee On Criminology
Colt
United States
Henry's Wedding local play draws Cedar Rapids crowd
Henry's Wedding at McKinley junior high school auditorium features Samantha Green and Uncle Henry in lead roles with an all star supporting cast including Edward Prentiss Jane Carey Don Zook and more. About 125 Cedar Rapids residents in the cast, tickets selling fast as previews praise a big production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
McKinley Junior High School
Samantha Green
Uncle Henry
Ida McQuin
James W. Bell
Edward Prentiss
Jane Carey
Don Zook
A. P. Jenkins
R. C. Leefers
Ollie Larson
Margaret Hageman
Jane LaPlant
A. Otto Ambroz
J. L. Campbell
Bob Wunderlich
Everett Robson
George Farmer
Lucille Funkey
Leon Hasek
Helen Kacena Stark
Paul S. Ray
Killian’s
McKinley Auditorium
Cedar Rapids
Marriage Licenses Granted in Linn and Marion Counties
Estelle Collins of Linn county and J A Karns of Marion county. Edmund Hick and Marie Svoboda, both of Linn county. Walter Jones and Fannie Kehoe, Ellis Brown and Adam Richard, Howard Martin and Shirley Newlin, all listed from Linn county.
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Estelle Collins
Linn County
J. A. Karns
Marion County
Edmund Hick
Marie Svoboda
Walter Jones
Fannie Kehoe
Ellis Brown
Adam Richard
Howard Martin
Shirley Newlin
Olive Tablets Promoted For Health Claims
An advertisement claims Olive Tablets correct color in cheeks for yellow skin, improve appetite, and clear the mouth. It asserts the product is a non vegetable compound and bicycles a 20 year Dr Edwards study. It touts olive color and promises clear eyes and blemish free skin in days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Edwards
Civic Forum to Discuss Farm Holiday Movement in Cedar Rapids
The Civic Forum meets Friday at 8 PM at Peoples church to review the farm holiday movement in Iowa and nearby states. A. G. Thurman leads the formal talk, with Arthur Hoover and Arthur Huntington adding perspectives. The session encourages audience participation and aims to inform public opinion, free to all with no religious or political sponsorship.
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Iowa
Civic Forum
Peoples Church
A. G. Thurman
Linn County
Collins Mortgage Company
Arthur Hoover
Linn County Farm Holiday Association
Arthur Huntington
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Cedar Rapids
Falls From The Water Wagon On Parole Land Cassidy In Jail
Carl Cassidy, released on parole from Fort Madison, was jailed Wednesday after a rough first day of freedom. He reportedly drank heavily Tuesday night, suffered facial injuries requiring surgery, and was arrested by police while in a local hospital for treatment. He was imprisoned from Cedar Rapids.
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Fort Madison
Carl Cassidy
Cassidy
Cedar Rapids
W. C. Benesh
Unemployed League Box Social Raises Phone Fund
The Un employed Progressive league held a Tuesday night box social at its headquarters where 230 people attended. Net proceeds of 5.21 will fund a telephone for the league, with donations of clothing vegetables furniture bakery goods or odd jobs requested and pickup arranged by league members at 4033.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unemployed Progressive League
Old City
Hoover To Speak On Relief Program
President Hoover will be the chief speaker next Sunday night in the first radio program of 1932 sponsored by 30 national welfare and relief groups. The address, non political and non sectarian, will be broadcast nationwide via Columbia and Coast to Coast networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
Hoover
Columbia Broadcasting System
National
One Mate Company
Willalk
Industrial teams in jobless drive rally support
Industrial teams in the Unemployment Relief Fund campaign report strong response as employed workers pledge to fund made work for neighbors. Key division leaders list names across auto, bakeries, beverages, builders, chains, dairies, clothing, electrical, furniture, hotels, laundries, machine shops, oils, hardware, printers, restaurants, transfer services, and waste materials. A. L. McKinstry chairs the industrial division with Carroll C. Thomas as associate chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unemployment Relief Fund Campaign
W. F. Protzman
Cedar Rapids Auto Supply Company
William Barron
Barron Motor Company
E. L. MaKibben
MaKibben Motor Company
Perry C. Rude
Rude Auto Company
Herman Rundquist
Petersen Baking Company
William Tehel
Tehel Bottling Works
Burgess West
Coca Cola Bottling Works
Paul Engel
Williams and Hunting Company
Frank Brooks
Kresge Company
G. D. Wilson
A and P Stores
P. F.keehn
Lagomarcino Grape Company
G. J. Jolliff
Blue Valley Creamery Company
A. J. Murray
Hutchinson Ice Cream Company
W. L. Harrison
Universal Crusher Company
Jack Lattner
Century Manufacturing Company
William Chadima
Chadima Coal Company
L. F. Loudon
Skelly Oil Company
H. B. Nee Cities Service Oil Company
Frank Jennings
Standard Oil Company
W. H. Stepanek
Ben Rubias
F. W. Rub
Birthday Pears From Fifteen Years Ago
Mrs. Leo Koutnik preserved a can of pears for Mary Ann's birth fifteen years ago. The birthday girl turns fifteen today, and the mother plans a party but may not open the pears. She notes the pears look as nice as when canned and may keep them unopened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Koutnik
Seventeenth Avenue SE
Mary Ann
Birch Tree on a Cliff Describes Quiet Determination
A solitary birch fights granite to live on a windswept cliff. Roots creep into stone, seeking purchase as sun and wind test endurance. Against storm and desolation, the tree thrives unseen, proving nature’s stubborn will beyond human plans.
Sheriff’s Sale Notice on Cedar Rapids real estate
A Special Execution on a Mechanic’s Lien issued by Linn County Iowa District Court to Bears Roebuck and Co. against John C Ues Mollie Yuza. The levy covers Northwest Cedar Rapids Town Lot 16 Block 13 N Hull’s Addition. Sale by public auction for cash on October 28 1932 at the courthouse door Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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District Court
Linn County
Iowa
Bears Roebuck and Ey
John C. Ues Mollie Yuza
County
Northwest
Cedar Raps
N. Hull
Cedar Rapids
Court House
Cedar
Columbus Daydreams and First Contact on San Salvador
A childlike account recalls Columbus landing on a Bahama island on October 12 1492 stepping ashore at sunrise and declaring the land for Spain. Natives eyes wide with curiosity come forward as Columbus notes the island he calls San Salvador confusion over India misnaming Indians persists. The tale ends with a preview line about tomorrow’s wreck.
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Columbus
Spain
San Salvador
Watling
India
North
South America
Community cast for Broadway to be staged at McKinley Auditorium
East and west side plus Marion supply the nineteen cast members for Community Players Broadway to be shown Oct 19 and 20 at the McKinley Auditorium. Leading man Darryl Horsfall and Marion Barnett head a notable lineup. tickets from Hobby House cost 25 cents to a dollar with gold seats at 50 cents.
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East Side
West Side
Maron
Broadway
McKinley Auditorium
Marion
Darryl Horsfall
Steve Crandall
Marion Barnett
Charles Pulkrab
Czech Dramatic Society
New York
Chicago
Hobby House
Third Avenue SE
Dial
Obscure Brother Of Ben Franklin Will Be Honored
Rhode Island historical society to honor James Franklin brother of Benjamin Franklin after years of obscurity. Clarence S. Brigham of Worcester will lead ceremonies. James helped found the Newport Gazette, then the Mercury. his wife Ann ran the business and his son later took over.
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Providence
R. I
INS
James Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
Rhode Island Historical Society
Clarence
Brigham
Worcester
Mass
James
Ben
Boston
Newport
The
Gazette
Ann
Mercury
Franklin
America
Philippine Forces Prepare to Attack Moros on Jolo
Col Luther Stevens of the Philippine constabulary readies Wednesday to lead his men against Moros who ambushed police, killing 51 including 21 officers and 30 outlaws. He issued an ultimatum to evacuate women and children as outlaws hold a hilltop position near Tayungan village on Jolo island in the Sulu group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolo
P. I
INS
Col
Luther Stevens
Philippine Constabulary
Col. Stevens
Tayungan
Sulu
Execution of Judgment by John Hancock Mutual Life Ins Co
A court ordered sale in Linn County Iowa to satisfy a judgment of John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co against Carl W Falcon and Mary J Falcon for Twelve thousand two hundred ninety one dollars eighty cents plus accruing costs. The property in Cedar Town is to be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash on a stated date in October 1932, at the courthouse steps in front of the court house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Linn Geunty
Iowa
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company
Carl W. Falcon
Mary J. Falcon
Linn
Cedar Town
Appointment of Administrator for Linn County Estate
Notice of appointment of administrator for the estate of a deceased Linn County resident. The signed party was qualified on October 4, 1932, as administrator. Those indebted to the estate are urged to make immediate payment. Creditors to present claims to the undersigned at the District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Linn County
Fa Llte
Linn
Berk
Prosecutor Pays $25 Fine In Nickels
Dallas District Judge Adams fined District Attorney Mc Craw $25 for contempt of court after sharp remarks toward another attorney. Mc Craw returned to the court and handed 500 nickels to clerk Jim Barber, offering no explanation for the coins.
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Dallas
Adams
McCraw
Jim Barber
Coe college trustees re-elect nine members at annual meeting
Nine members of the Coe college board of trustees were re-elected at the annual meeting on the Coe campus. Robert Sin clair of Indianapolis was re-elected president and G Greene vice president. The board noted bond defaults totaling 40 000 from one million dollars in college bonds and 20 000 in default from gifts. Dr Little acted as chairman in Sin clair and Greene's absence. A memorial will memorialize the late Do J Deacon who served 35 years on the board. Dr Joseph Bren was added to the executive committee. The college owns about 6 000 acres of farm land as prospects expand. The annuity fund remains sound with a surplus margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe College Board of Trustees
Coe
Robert 8. Sinclair
Indianapolis
G. Greene
Cana Ely
J. M. Dinwiddie
S. — Treasogry
Jacob J. Shambaugh
Des Moines
Walter L. Cherry le Chi- Little
Col. C.B. Robbins
T. R. Warriner
Cedar Rapids
Dr. Little
Joseph Bren
Deacon
Dinwiddie
Election of new college member at January board meeting
The text notes that the final election of the new member will occur at the next board meeting in January. It also mentions others present at the cannabel Wednesday and that Mr Booth of was the only out of town attendee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannabel
Booth
Public Auction Notice Cedars Rapids Court Dates
Judgment obtained February 2 3 in favor of 63 dollars plus costs. Property lots 22 and 23, block 14, Yours call and net alter te for sale at public auction to the highest bidder. Auction held October 21 in front of the courthouse Cedar Rapids Iowa. Sheriff and deputy notice posted September 71 at office in Cedar Rapids. J Jd Hronik attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All County
Court House
Cedars Rapids
Couns
Iowa
Cedar Repida
Petros
County
Roy Seacenae
J. Jd. Hronik
Sheriff Sale Notice in Linn County Iowa 1932
The Sheriff of Linn County Iowa announces a levy on real estate to satisfy a court judgment of fifteen thousand two hundred fifty six dollars and costs. The property described includes 130 acres in Linn County and will be sold at public auction October 21, 1932 at 11:00 A M in front of the Cedar Rapids courthouse to the highest bidder. Attendance is requested by the undersigned officers and the attorney John D. Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Iowa
Linn County
Joseph A. Petr
Roy Radebaugh
John D. Stewart
Linn County Board of Supervisors September 1932 Proceedings
Linn County Iowa Cedar Rapids October 4 1932 proceedings record counts and reviews fees for auditors treasurer recorder and clerk of district court for July August September 1932. Reports approved and filed. various financial transfers and payrolls authorized including caretaker and prison costs. Chair G A H Chair declares actions approved by a aye vote of the board.
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THE
Board OF Supervisors
Linn County
Iowa
State of
of Linn
Cedar Rapids
Busby
Kenty
Stirm
County Recorder
District Court
Ae Mn
Lines
Frank Benedick
Simmon
Pope
H. C
Gal Carary
Churchill
Widows Pension Fund
Bode
Irene Willits
Thos. B
Gupervigoe Sturm
Gop
Rothes
Aceesvises
Joseph
Dick Eastman
Mary
Bedell-Nissen
Baker Ches
Coober
Retane
Rome
Nm Assn
City Ater
Maud
Court House
Conan
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Gangster
Lawyer’s Group
George A. Bowman
Milwaukee
Herbert Munro
Detroit
William D. Knight
Rockford
Law
Frontier
Ida McQuien
Bezdek
Johnson Ave
Unemployed League
Edgar A. Guest
Uncle Ray’s
Ben Franklin
Moros
Nana
Ely
George E. Booth
Gage
Presbyterian Synod of
Sioux City
Synod
Coe Board of Trustees
John A. Marquis
New York City
BY Claude Callan
Betty
Linn County Board OF Supervisors
Foster
Spent J. Poor
Dteheusebaas
Peiereisen Chas
Paulkes
Alice
C H. Poor
Fry and
Blair
Igar Roy E
Puhrmeister Clara
Veck
Melvin
Lucille K
Gerdes Lyle
Gopher
Gordon J M
Graham
Nora
Eva
Margaret
Goodyear W J
Gray Opal, Co. Treas
Hahn F K
Hanover
Holub Walter
Bate and Brookman
Soover WC
Ideia Tans
Harris
Obeks Y Ee
Bebaa
Hunter
Hendryx
Seth A
Utchison DC
Hahn K
Fiedrie Li Light Ane Power Co
Jordan
Ours
Ernest G
Kanealy
Beezley
Lacock Leroy
Hedges Co
Edge George
Saben
Likey
Mary and
Kate
Hedges Harry T
Hite
Jonas SJ
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Pris
Anna
Trent
Istensen G
Kkck
Rubias Howe Co
Bries Il Ca
St A
Herman
Laurance Co
Céicceeecs
Lesinger Joe
James Gopher
Mt. Vernon
Ae Malik
John
Miller
Ren
Ear
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Giarde
Price Nedrie
BOI Coiccs
Cees
Petrus Joseph A
Ryan
Ary
Roberts
Gienn
Reilly
Vias Methodist
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Nshine Mission
Walter
Iva
Scolare
James F. C . Depasses
Tait and
Ner Co
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Justice Court Civil Docker H
Tandard of
O Treas
Vondracek Milo
Turner and Son
John B
Cost of
Waverka
Emma
Viktor
Vondracek
Wells Clifford Paul
Gopher Bounty
Waterbury - Alter
Gopher Weaver
Road Rock
Wilson and Ree
Webster “Grocer” Co
Boer Artha
Wick
Wright
Jannette
Auditor Exita
Yuill James
Mmibi
BBMNG
Virginia
Romo
Vere
A Ee Echill
Super Linn
Iter
Diter
Henderson
Jennie
Hensley
Birche Iland
Hodgdon
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Lottie
Crore Hudson
Gladys
Steese
Ad Reuther
Dagmar
Schrader Ladonda c
Amy
Shimek Hattie
Scv
Eree Smith
Margaret Evelyn
Sy Timson
Ewer
Ewan
Trachta
Bea See
Alieh
Sadie
Feewe
Steer Eratee
Wheeler Minnie Mae
Lennie
Hese Butler
Francis Marion Sesscooss Coley
Mary Annie
Pairchild
Adam
Gelagher
Florence William
Year
Emma Z Sone
Es R * Kine
Alice Roselia
Drew C. Miller
William Morris
McMurray
Morrissey Villa
Annane Imer Patterson
James Pike
Rider
Risdon
Jennie Sanderson
Rey Ebank
Ann Shea
Stanton
Turner
Vitanoid
American Trust
Council
Boysen Jewelry
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