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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1944
Page
2
The Registers Editorial notes the civic platform backing a city recreation center for youths opened April 15 and an approved municipal swimming pool and airport at March 9 elections. It also mentions lake purification project for Lake Orlweb and lists municipal items approved or opened.
Residents urge transforming the library basement into a community hub with gym space, swimming, and rooms. The plan seeks youth focus, soundproofed music, a dressing area, and ongoing community support to fund and operate a top state program.
The article praises Russia for diplomatic skill beyond military moves in Poland. It argues Moscow uses cooperative tactics with Poles, avoiding brutality, to win European goodwill and influence satellite states, likening Stalin to a polished diplomat when in action.
The Ration Board hours are morning 10 a.m. to 12 noon and afternoon 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Meat Book validity extends through August 28 with stamps A5 BS and C5 becoming valid every four weeks. Processed Foods Book No 4 blue stamps Ag through.
Wartime rationing notice outlines validity of blue stamps and sugar coupons No 30 31 32 and 40 4 5 lb units, with periods and per person limits. Announces first period allotment up to 10 pounds per person and second period rules. mentions inspection by OPA and fuel and vehicle coupon validity and replacement procedures.
A set of reader quotes from residents like Mery Helen Cole and Duane Esgers speculate on when World War II will end. Opinions range from a few months to 18 months, with some predicting early victory over Japan and others uncertain about Europe.
Fragmentary wwii era notes list Harvey Slick and a 223 ith avenue shoe store clerk remarking on Germany and Japan. Names appear: Halley Sieggall and Pyru Sieggall headed to FAIRBANK st from Camp Roberts, Russell Castor and family visiting Goeller home, Castor dies at Camp McClellion Alabama, Mrs John Lockwood of Oran in Fairbank on business. Miss Celia Duffy and Mrs Job Corcoran Barles on Saturday. Rev and Clarence Soden at Pine Creek Baptist church, noted as former pastor. Services now at parsonage after Pine Creek church burned. Mr Sioun charged service in bank church during Rev Soden’s absence. Mrs Alen Fereday of Waterloo in Fairbank. Pri Haller Stegsull at home Sunday night with family. Barr of Dunker res and friends in Pairbanker. Miss Jesse Hurst of Eveleth visiting Thompson sisters. Mrs Jacobson and Myr and Mrs Eugene Smith of Litton visiting Fairbank. Virginia Bloom and Margaret Kingsley of Waterloo visiting Guy Bloom. Chief Petty Officer Gus Hubert and family arriving from Key West to Fairbank, transferred to sea duty, staying with Guy Bisom. En route visited uncle Ben McDonnell in Omaha. James and Jerry McDonnell visiting Fairbank. Charley Kraft farm north of town bought by Wm Haberkamp. Mrs Cassie Lee caring for Aran who has returned from hospital. Alfred Heilman left for Treasure Island after seven days with his parents.
Radio listings show talents across WMT WGN NBC and more from 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Program lineup features Passing Parade Mystery Love Love 7 Sunshine News Buckeye Theater acts and late night music and news segments with Fred Lewis Johnny Betts Nick Carter and Chicago Theater of the Air among others.
A dense listing of 1940s radio programming across CBS MBS WABC and NBC. Includes shows like I Love Mystery, Dr Christian, Jack Carson, Great Moments in Music, News Roundups, musical acts, and various hour by hour time blocks with hosts and guests.
Ellery and Pat discuss Jim Haight as Nora Haight lies recovering at home. Roberta Roberts pushes for a fair hearing while Nora seeks support from Nora’s circle, including Lola Wright, Hermy Haight, and John F. Haight. Dakin and Bradford plan a visit to Nora, heightening tension as town opinion sways between sympathy and scandal.
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