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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1944
Page
3
Local notes list visits and travel by residents and relatives. Luella Wilkens recovers from tonsil operation in Iowa City, while Mrs. Edibe Paul travels from Sacramento to Oelwein and visits Wadena. News covers many short calls, visits, and arrivals across Oelwein and nearby towns with multiple named individuals and places.
Hazleton resident J H Nichols watched the film Tunisian Victory at Qelwein’s Ritz Theater when he spotted his son Raymond, a Tunisian battlefield correspondent, in the crowd. Raymond, who had written home about American progress in Africa, confirmed his identity to Nichols and a neighbor. The Ritz showed the movie through Wednesday. In Des Moines, hundreds attended a Costs of Living Conference endorsing price controls to curb inflation, with panels debating GPA administration, farmer and consumer roles, and postwar plans. Resolutions urged continuing price controls for at least five years after the war, maintaining farm subsidies, quality based price markings, and other measures to stabilize prices and supply. The War Feed Administration’s hog subsidy was debated for possible adjustments starting October 1.
Local Disabled Veterans lodge will be presented colors by the Elks and Moose lodges on Wednesday evening. The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and any service men on leave are invited to attend. Lunch will be served.
Fifteen boys from Boy Scout Troop 35 and eight from Troop 50 of Oelwein earned camp honors at Camp Ingawanis near Waverly on the first day. The item also lists local visits and personnel changes including Lt Milton Andrews and Mrs Andrews visiting from Marfa Texas and others connected to Oelwein society.
At Mercy Hospital patients admitted include Abrs. Louis Keging of Oelwein for medical care, Raymond Pattison of Arlington, Mrs. Irwin Shaeffer of Hazleton for surgical, and John Lynch of Oelwein for surgical. Births report a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Dugger of Fairbank today. Discharged are Mrs. Albert Schoultz of Oelwein and Mrs. Henry Kennedy, with Thomes Secrist also discharged from Oelwein.
Obituaries recount Arthur I Magee born February 21 1879 on a Dunkerton farm. He died July 30 1944 after a long illness, survived by Bertha Baker Magee and four brothers. Also Charles Albert Ward born October 12 1887 and died July 28 1944 at the Fayette County Home, survived by siblings and extended family. memories of Western-era move from South Dakota to Wisconsin and Iowa, funeral at Brant Funeral Home with Woodlawn burial. Real estate transfers listed: J Dewey & J G to Augustus Roberta & wife, and Merie Schrader to Ono A Schrader & Sophie, with parcels described.
Rus Walsh of Ewald Iron Company entertained Rotary Club members with magic. Introduced by Joe Becker, Walsh has appeared at prior club events including a father and son banquet. A guest list included Midshipman Robert Husabeck and D. Stanley.
County Superintendent A S Murse announces a program requiring children to collect milkweed pods in September and now to gather patches to speed the harvest. A county patch collection will be organized with a payment of fifteen cents per sack, aiding the life-seeker project and pest control.
Catholics plan a summer festival at the church basement with a bingo event scheduled in the evening. The plan outlines community gathering and fundraising activities for the parish.
A boy borrowing his neighbor’s paper knocked over four lines of bees, drew a painful sting as his father hurried to help. The incident highlights a small mishap during a home paper loan.
A comical collage recounts a family accident with a barbed wire fence ruining pants and cream, a cow killing itself by eating green corn, a baby wandering through spilled cream, and a goat tail-chewing spree. It also mentions a joking postmaster note about ration board permits and a lamp to fuel transportation.
Dr. Robert S. Barrett of Alexandria Virginia was elected exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in Chicago. He succeeds Frank J. Lonergan of Portland Oregon and is a former newspaper publisher who later served in government. Barrett has been retired for several years.
The seventh annual Gordon family reunion was held Sunday at Arlington Park. A large group attended the dinner and business meeting. Ora Posten of Fayette was chosen chair for the next year. one death and two births were noted among members.
A crude ad promises Tromone combines hormones to rekindle youth spirit and pleasures. It urges follow label directions and notes availability at Marie Drug Co and druggists, appealing to men seeking renewed vitality despite aging.
A Sunday luncheon hosted by Mrs. Betty Yearous and guests included Mrs. Chamberlain and Mrs. Maxine Welch among others. Visiting individuals from Los Angeles and Iowa attended and family gatherings occurred through Thursday and Friday at several homes. One note reports Mrs. Myrisle Shumway Celia Gieim suffering a heart attack at work, with recovery at home for a week. Elma and Waterloo visits also referenced.
Independence defeated Oelwein 9 to 3 as Mourer allowed seven hits for the local junior nine. Douriy led the Maroons with five doubles, Risk added a double and a single, while Oelwein sparkled in defense with solid outfield play. Clerbine and Mourer pitched for Oelwein.
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