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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1929

Page

9

Jones bill to increase penalties for prohibition passes senate

Washington February 20 senate approval grants the Jones bill to raise penalties for prohibition. The measure moves to the house where passage is uncertain and may await a forthcoming special session. As the current session winds down, lawmakers focus on farm relief and tariff revision. Opponents led the debate but failed to block passage in the senate.

Washington D. C Senate House

Prohibition Penalty Bill Advances Amid Strong Support

The bill would raise first offense penalties to up to 10000 dollars fine or five years in prison. Current law limits are 1000 dollars or six months. It targets big bootleggers, with judges urged to distinguish casual violations from habitual sales. Senator Bruce cursed the bill upon retirement and advocates cited support from the prohibition bureau and Mrs Willebrandt.

Senate Bruce Maryland Jones Washington Prohibition Bureau Mabel Walker Willebrandt Prohibition Department of Justice

East Churches Plan Passion Week Services

East district pastors plan daily services during Passion Week starting Monday March 25 with a communion set for Thursday March 28 and a three hour service on Good Friday March 23. Easter morning service will be held at the Assembly grounds in Cedar Falls. Last year's observances drew large crowds and favorable impressions.

Assembly Cedar Falls

Funeral for Mrs Greenley Draws Many Friends

Large gathering attended the funeral Monday afternoon for Mrs. James Greenley of Raymond at O'Keefe and Towna funeral home. Rev. Jo led the services with many friends honoring the deceased.

James Greenley Raymond O'Keefe & Towna Funeral Home

Raymond Methodist Member Remembered in Floral Service

A Raymond church member from the Methodist congregation received a floral offering as part of a memorial service. The ceremony honored the deceased with numerous arrangements celebrating their faith and community involvement.

Methodist Church Raymond

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