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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1973
Page
7
Firefighters were called twice on Tuesday with a false alarm at Keniston's Packing Point at 3:45 a.m. They returned at 7:47 a.m. to City Laundry Dry Cleaners at 10 First Ave. E for a small dryer fire. Minor damage reported and crews cleared by 8:45 a.m. The Mississippi River flood stages were listed for several cities with minor changes.
The inquiry asks if a multi peril policy for stores and offices can be endorsed to add blanket or comprehensive crime coverage alongside mercantile robbery and safe burglary, or open stock burglary and theft. It requests confirmation of endorsement options and applicability. Contact 14N. Fred Dial at 283 1531 for guidance.
Fredrick J. Alessio 56 of 720 West Charles St. died at Mercy Hospital Monday. He was a switchman for the Chicago North Western railroad. Funeral arrangements are pending at Brant Funeral Home. Survivors include wife Marlys and 10 grandchildren, plus four sons and three daughters. Memorial fund established at Brant's.
A Monday night two car crash at 6 40 pm at the Eighth Avenue N W and Second Street N W intersection left no injuries. Roger M Schmitt of 716 Second Ave S W drove south on Eighth Ave N W and Lucille A Larson of 202 Tenth Ave N W was east bound on Second Street N W. Schmitt attempted a right turn when the collision happened and he was charged with failure to yield. Damages were 500 to Schmitt’s 1969 vehicle and 300 to Larson’s 1965 car.
At the community hospital admissions include Mrs Ruth Crawford of Postville while discharge notes list Mrs Lyle Looby from Luana leaving the facility.
Six infants were baptized at Sacred Heart church on Sunday afternoon with Rev. Michael Taucke as principal celebrant and Rev. Richard Gaul assisting. Baptized: Janet Lynn Childers, Johnathon Todd Harshbarger, Jennifer Sue Looney, Jennifer Kristin Ohrt, Angela Ann Sefert, Amanda Renae Vyverberg. Parents aided planning. families selected prayers, readings, and songs. music led by Sister Gay Gaul with others assisting.
Results from the Buchanan County 4-H swine show at the fairgrounds list champions and reserves. Grand champion was a Chester-Hampshire crossbred lightweight shown by Doug Rathbun of Independence, who also won the champion pen-of-three. Reserve heavyweight champion went to Jeff Weber of Brandon, with Joe Weber taking reserve in both the pen-of-three and market weight classes. Lightweight champion was Doug Rathbun with Neal Rathbun as reserve. Nearby notes mention Douglas and Brian Skinner returning to San Diego after seven weeks visiting relatives and a visit by Wayne Potter of Owatonna.
Mercy hospital patients include Coelwein Florence Rummel Maynard Roger Coker Oelwein Duane Schommer Jr Royal Wolfe Oelwein Dawn MacTaggart Strawberry Point Arthur Hartman Strawberry Point Leon Burkie and girl Elkader August Smedley In Debra Woshell Independence Mrs. Moyle Manchester Dolley Lyle Manchester Robert Howe Stanley James Stacy Jesup Leslie Spear Independence Ricky Tibbett Masonville Jesup Donald Handley Jesup Lloyed Key Blockton Keith Annis Hazleton Lovina Plank Independence Dorance Peyton Independence Anton Steinlage West Union Births to Wane Stepp boy West Union John Schoenenberger Hawkeye Ilo Stanz Ruthven Steve DeWitt and boy Frieda Peabody Mesa Ariz. Central community Elkader Gustav Lautz Sr Elkader Sumner hospital.
Police investigated a robbery report where a salesman lost over 50 dollars to three men who breached his motel room. The item also notes visits by Steven Butters of Fayette with his grandparents and local church notices.
Mrs Mae Lyons hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs Chet Markle of Oran and Wilbur Ellis at Sumner Hospital was visited by Bethel Grantham and Mrs Howard Grantham. Lena Albrecht won quilting prizes at Independence fair. Verla Mooney weekends in Chicago. Four B club to meet at City Park on August 10 for a one o clock potluck picnic.
Iowa's 4-H dairy youth will be honored Wednesday, Aug. 22, during the Iowa State Fair. Dairy award winners, production contest and judging team participants will be recognized. A 5:45 p.m. meal is set for the 4-H dining hall, awards at 7 p.m. in the Radio-Television Building on the fairgrounds. Contact the local county extension office for details.
The U S Coast Guard Academy opens processing for Cadet U S Coast Guard Class of 1978. Eligibility requires by July 1 1974 a 17th birthday but not 22nd, unmarried status, 15 college credits, three English units and three math units including algebra and geometry, a high school diploma, and completion of SAT by Dec 1973. Applicants compete nationwide without congressional or geographic quotas, with selection based on high school rank SAT results and leadership via activities.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Roepke and children visited Richard Meyne at Scholtz Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Becker of Rowley were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Patton.
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