Personal notices from Oelwein social column
Mire Mishier of Aurora visits the city today. Mrs W J McNauyl of Ran ka shopp es in the city. Ed Langerman and son Fayette call in Oelwein. L Voshell and Charlene Voshell of Wadena visit. Helen Thomas returns from Market Week in Chicago. Walter Ernst of Arlington spends the day with daughter C Anderson. Mary Lacy returns to Cedar Rapids after visiting Lambert Lacy. Harold Chase and son Robert of Chicago visit Mrs Perry. George Myers and daughter Mildred visit L D Walters in Quasqueton. Maude Rogers of Carlison Montana visits Fayette, calls on friends. Helen Pitchner saves tonight for Hobart Illinois or visit Arn Elliott. Myrtle Maxon hosts her daughter Beverly Northrup and Randy West Union. Cycle contest votes urged at Register on Saturday evenings. Frank Trunk hosts guests from Chicago. Beverly Streight returns from Washington DC. Katherine Ibach returns to Zion after visiting sister Alberta Ibach. G T Gunderholm and son depart to Lompoc California after visiting M F Gundersson. F R Rodrick and daughters head to Loretto Kentucky for a visit with mother. Otto Riedel and mother visit Monticello, accompany them. John Krasnicka and family return from southern vacation: Ozarks and Pensacola Florida. C R Opfel of Iowa City and Walter Allenstein with Jon visit Lamont. Olaf Christenip and son Richard of Hammond Indiana visit former Oelwein friends. Robert Connor and family depart for Spirit Lake vacation. Overheard in Oelwein mischief and social chatter. J C Leaton reports Pearl Harbor seaman Jack Leaton on furlough, ship S Portland. Notice thanking friends as business moves to California and stock sale announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Langerman
Fayette
L. Voshell
Charlene Voshell
Wadena
Oelwein
Helen Thomas
Arly
Chicago
Walter Ernst
Arlington
C. Anderson
Oelwein Federal Avings
Sean Ass
Theoty
Helen Pitchner
Hobart
Ilinois
Arn Elliott
Myrtle Maxon
Oger Northrup
Randy
West Union
Ernings
Frank Trunk
Ony Martinek
Marylee
Beverly Streight
Asterday
Washington, D.C
Bette Lattas
Katherine Tbach
Ziira
Alberta Ibach
G. T. Gunderho
Yeir
Lompoc
California
M. F. Gun¢rson
F. R. Rodrick
Eletta
Ramona
Mary Ann
Loretto
Kentucky
Rphrick
Otto Riedel
Monticello
Monticello, Mrs. Riedel
John Krasnicka
Fair Homes
Tle
Richard Connor
Spirit 1
Bill
Betaphone
City Launderac CO
J. C. Leaton
Jack
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
U.S. S. Portland
Long
Funeral Saturday for A. A. Allen
General services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:38 o clock at the Presbyterian church for A. A. Allen Jr. The body will lie in state at his home on Sixth Avenue Northeast after Friday morning. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Hintz Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
RA. Allen
Willie
Sixth Ave
Hintz Brothers
Arles E Hertz Dies After Lingering Illness
Charles E Hertz 310 1st Ave died this afternoon at 1 30 following a lingering illness He ran the cafe on St Frederick Ave for years Survived by his wife Funeral arrangements not set at press time Body to Brant funeral Home Orders for all kinds of en going taken at the Oelwein by Register Office
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Hertz
1St Ave
Hertz
St. Frederick
Brant
Oelwein
Disabled American Veterans Install Officers at Legion Hall
A Veterans chapter held a regular meeting in the Legion Hall with State Commander W E Silvers among visitors. Officers installed by Silvers include Commander Roland Bellmer and others as plans unfold for a Parget-Me-Nots sale to aid veterans. a V F W notice followed about a meeting at the Dugout in City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
W. E. Silvers
Waterloo
Walter Stewart
W. ©. Silvers
Roland Bellmer
Wm. Zierjack
Chas. Schweinerus
Harold Vandenover
George Fox
Bert Moore
Wm. Munson
Earl Dixon
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Wallace
Richard Berry
Virginia Crane
Voting at Register Office Saturday for bicycle contest
Boys and girls who entered the bicycle contest must bring their votes to the Register office on Saturday mornings only. The large number of entrants prevents daily handling, so Saturday custody eliminates errors. Contestants are urged to cooperate and turn in tie caps or any other votes as well as register new contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SRING
Letter From Camp Claiborne Describes Army Life 1941
Dale Dietz writes from Camp Claiborne Louisiana to his parents in August 1941. He details delayed pay, rough training maneuvers lasting weeks, swamp conditions, heat up to 110 degrees, and jungle hazards. He mentions fellow soldiers, a local alligator story, recent mail, clothing and supplies, and plans to move to Alaska and then Nebraska after maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Hone
151St
Alaska
Nebraska
Imiox
Lake Charles
Texas
Jesse Fox Arrested for Theft in Wadena
Jesse Fox, 32, of Wadena, was arrested Monday night by Sheriff Algeanda and placed in jail while charges were prepared on a complaint by Mr. Feller, a wagon dena merchant, alleging he stole fishing tackle. A search of Fox’s residence found two fishing rods, two reels, and related paraphernalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Fox
Wadena
Algeanda
Feller
Fox
Sheriffs Office
Fayette County
Red Cross Offers Inquiry Service For War Relatives
The local American Red Cross chapter urges citizens to use the Inquiry and Information Service to locate relatives or friends in war affected areas and to contact Judge Dan W. Woods at City Hall for details. The service, begun in 1939, had 79500 inquiries referred by mid 1941 and assists those failing to receive replies by mail or cable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Red Cross
National Red Cross
Red Cross
Poland
United States
Publc
Dan W. Woods
Hazleton Invades Stanley For Evening Ball Game
A fast kittenball game will be played tonight at Stanley as Hazleton visits to face the Stanley team at o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Hazleton
Stanley Boys
Saxophone quartet features on this week's concert program
A saxophone quartet with Bob Orcutt Mr Lunn Bob Cannady and Milton Andrews will perform two specially arranged numbers on the band concert. They will play Pussy Foot by White and St Louis Blues by Handy along with other selections including Colonel Bogey March The Traveller Overature The Ramparts We Watch Old Time Favorites and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Orcutt
Mr. Lunn
Bob Cannady
Milton Andrews
Pussy Foot
White
St. Louis
Handy
Colonel Bogey
Alford
Buchtel
Beecher May
Ray and
Jay
Barnard the Footlifter
Fillmore Star Spangled Banner
Goldman
St. Louis Blues
Sax
Stout Hearted Men
New Moon
Romberg
G’bye
Olsen & Johnson
Sousa
Divorce Sought in New Case in District Court
In a new case filed July 31 Hazel Schesser seeks a divorce from William Schesser and custody of their two children Billy Edward eight and Mae Gertrude fourteen. She requests temporary alimony suit money of 150 dollars and support for the children. A writ of attachment against personal property in favor of the plaintiff and an injunction restraining the defendant from molesting the plaintiff and children was granted. The Schessers were married August 23 1926 at Waukegan Illinois and resided at Arlington where Mr. Schesser is station agent for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Schesser
William Schesser
Billy Edward
Mae Gertrude
Schessers
Waukegan, Tl
Arlington
Schesser
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Big Annual Dairy Cave at Clermont Boasts Rich Speakers
The Big Annual Dairy Cave in Clermont runs Saturday and Sunday August 9 and 10. Officials promise a larger program with free platform attractions daily, a boxing carnival refereed by Alex Fidler, and cash prizes for the three largest families. Guest speakers include Liuet. Goy. B. Hickenlooper, Hon. Robert E. Blue, Sen. Edward Breen, Prof. C. A. Iverson, and Hon. Francis Johnson. Free buttermilk and coffee at noon. no park admission. Sponsored by Clermont Commercial Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liuet
Goy
B. B. Hickenlooper
House
Fion
Robert E. Blue
Edward Breen
Democratic Senate
C. A. Iverson
Iowa State
Colese J
Francis Johnson
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Postville High School
Clermont High School
Alex Fidler
Cedar Rapids
Clermont Commercial Club
Open Forum Letters Signatures Needed for Print
Open Forum in this paper requires letters to be signed to certify sincerity, a plea echoed by Delwein Iowa paper. A youth asks local council and merchants to consider youth entertainment in Oelwein to keep trade local and benefit the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Open Forum
Oelwein
Strike at Brooklyn shipyards sparks broader union clash
CIO unions call strikes at Brooklyn and Kearny shipyards over contract reclassification and dues. At Kearny 20,000 on day shift join picket lines while Brooklyn rejects links to the walkout. Talks involve destroyer and tanker builds as well as cruiser Atlanta’s launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
U. S
CIO
Kearney Federal Shipbulding and
Ooryaoek Company
Karny
Kearny
Atlanta
NDMB
Seid
National Assolation of Die Casters
CID
Aluminum Company of America
Cleveland
ALCOA
Francis, Perkins
U. S. Gypsum
NOMB
United Mine Workers Union
Sandusky
AFL
William Green
Chicago
AFL Executive Council
Congress
Expansion of Defense Housing Program Cites Industrial Posts
Expansion of the defense housing program aims to address shocking conditions found in some industrial communities and improve living standards for workers near military production sites. The initiative targets crowded neighborhoods, inadequate utilities, and unsafe housing linked to rapid wartime expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense
German Diet Sample Aids Front Line Food Supply
A report on field rations notes a lightweight blitz diet tested by Keys to reduce water carried by soldiers. It uses pemmican biscuit veal loaf malted milk tablet dextrose and lemonade powder with meals designed to limit hunger while maintaining health after long marches. The sample menu lists pemmican biscuit veal loaf dried sage ham and chocolate bars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far
Keys
Jan Garber to perform at Oelwein Coliseum Ballroom Tuesday
Jan Garber and his orchestra, dubbed the Idol of the air lanes, appear for the fifth time at Oelwein’s Coliseum. The long time NBC CBS and Mutual favorite is known for versatile styles from hokum to sweet swing, with Lee Bennett and Fritz Heilbron in the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Garber
Coliseum
Oelwein
Getrial Jan
Garber
America
NBC
CBS
Mutual
Para- Tsount
Warner Brothers
Jar Garner
Lee Bennett
Fritz Heilbron
Hokum
Jan
Pemmican biscuits and beef bouillon dinner note
A fragment describes dinner items including powdered foods needing water and a pemmican biscuit made from whole wheat flour soy beans eggs and caro tin a carrot coloring matter aimed at night vision. It also includes a remark on Colnery Daily Register advertising being a safe value investment for buyers.
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Mire
J. A. Mishier
Aurora
Mrrs
W. J. McNauyl
Ranka
Alexander Electric
Nellie Alexander_ ve
A. A. Allen
Arles E. Hertz
ID. A. V. Held
Installati
Dale Dietz
Camp Claiborne
Harry Dietz
Dale
H. E. Taylor
Alice May Phillips
Leavitt Phillips
Diamond Brothers
St. White
Clara Courtney
Oretta Hallowell
Christine Hoover
William H. Hoover
Fernula Hoover
Fayette County Union
Clermont
Delwein
Iowa
Oelwein Daily Register
Joe
CIO Union
Will Rogers
Uncle Sam
First Ave
Oldsmobile
Sale Florsheim
Florsheim
Grassfield Shoe Store
Plas
Jungle Girl
Wallace Beery
Merjerie Main
Virginia Weidler
Matinee
Hiller Prize
Colnery Daily Register
Fashion Cleaners
Klenzman Cleaners
N. E. Iowa
Airlines
M. A
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