City In Brief Telephone 28 or 3
A collection of local brief notes from Reedlyn to Oelwein includes visitors, travels, and personal updates. Entries mention Mrs. Alden Ward visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary Maurer in critical condition, J B McKinney traveling to Traveler City for a one week visit, Sgt Victor Gallo, and various neighbors, relatives, and party notices with names and towns across Iowa and Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden Ward
Reedlyn
Mary Maurer
Merle Lockard
J. B. McKinney
Traveler City
In Memoriam In Jovir Powers Remains in Our Thoughts
In memoriam notice from Mr. and Mrs. J Powers and Farr honors Jovir Powers as a cherished member of the family. The brief tribute expresses lasting thoughts and remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jovir
Mr. and
Mrs. J. Powers and
Farr
Scouters Elect New Leaders in Wapsipinicon Area
About 40 Scouters from Grundy to Buchanan counties met in Waterloo for the first 1945 Wapsipinicon area conference. Ray S. Paul of Waterloo was elected president, with G. W. Heuser praising the outgoing leadership and Arnie Suerman delivering the keynote on Scouting, mental health, and youth issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Wapsipinicon
Grundy
Black Hawk
Bremer
Chickssaw
Howard
Winnesh
Foyette
Buchanan
Ray S. Paul
Pres.ee
Fred Exster
G. W
Decorah
Rene Reeve
Cedar
MO Oroe
Jackyferson
Bara
Tre
Bers
Execu
al Hoenberger
Cresco
Locke Services Friday Afternoon
Funeral services for Fred Locke, who died Wednesday in Des Moines, will be held Friday afternoon at Hinz Funeral Home. Witzig organist and choir will participate. Burial will be at Woodlawn. The body arrived in Oelwein today and will lie in state at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Locke
Des Moines
Hinz
Witziggificia Service Organus
Woodlawn
Oelwein
Grocer Associations Endorse Anti-Inflation Drive
Des Moines area wholesale and retail grocers and meat dealers, led by Iowa food associations secretary, urge full cooperation with the OPA program to curb food prices. They pledge 100 percent support for the grocer-consumer anti inflation plan as essential to the industry’s future amid recent price spikes. Local actions include 89 beard committees and 64 counties engaging in coordinated efforts to promote the campaign. An afternoon Legion meeting and a funeral were also noted in related events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opas
Des Moines
Reil
Iowa
nGusirr
OPA
Zeb
Nationalix
Mercy Hospital Admits and Discharges Themed Notes
At Mercy Hospital patients admitted include D Der fis medal Lesage Mee Wueen of Oelwein and Robert Ash of Oelwein Births listed for Stante bos Sanercas Mrang irs R 8B Bass of Ocl embor Discharges include Ralph Greies Scheffart Arthur RicCu baby and the Bras family Fayette Also a patriotic note urging investment of 10 percent in war bonds and stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D der Fis
Lesage Mee Wueen
Oelwein
Medial
Robert Ash
Oelwen
Medcal
Gee Stownell
Stante
Bos
Sanercas Mrang
Ralph Greies
Scheffart
Arthur RicCu
L Bras
Fayette
Birt
Arthur Jacobsen
County Plans Public Meeting On School Code
The County School Board Committee and the County Educational Council Legislative Committee met to set a county wide meeting at the Public School Auditorium in Fayette on December as the principal speaker G W Hunt of Guttenberg will lead a panel with A S Morse C B Christian and R J Baker. The audience will have a chance to ask questions and hear opinions. The meeting is open to the public and aims to inform on proposed school legislation. The West Union meeting was held Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County School Board Committee
County Educational Council
County Surintendent of
West Union
Iowa School Code Commission
Fayette
G. W. Hunt
Guttenberg
School Code Commission
Sup
A. S. Morse
Chas. J. Rathgabe
Oelwein
C. B. Christian
Superitendent
West Unv
R. J. Baker
Maynard
W. HK. Ames
Educatonal West Union
D A V Hears State Meeting Report At Legion Hall
The regular meeting of the American Veterans D A V chapter heard a report on the Iowa City November executive committee session. Oelwein Chantel was chosen host for the 1945 state convention to be held June 10 to 12. Harold Van Denover was elected state convention committee chair and legislative committeeman. Eleanor Burdick was installed as adjutant and named press correspondent. A $5 Tuberculosis Bond Fund gift and $3.50 for district expenses were donated. The chapter mourns member Fred Locke. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legio
Hall_ Herold Van Denover
Iowa City
Oelwein Chantel
Beng Hosis
Harold van Denover
D. A. V. 4Th District
Eleanor Burdick
Stew
Posten
Fred Locke
Flavor and smell relation in taste perception
A concise note explains that flavor and smell are tightly linked. It suggests that blocking the nose alters taste, making an apple resemble an onion in flavor when nasal cues are absent.
Bonnie Baker Leads 14 Piece Orchestra At Moose Country Home
Bonnie Baker, a former St Agnes Academy student in Houston, brings her 14 piece all girl orchestra to Moose Country Home. The young star, once a shy school singer, now headlines concerts, films, and records, drawing steady fan interest as she channels adult stage presence into a vibrant tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarahzang
Bonnie Baker
Moose Country
Bonnie
Texas
St. Agnes
P.T. A. Milk Fund Donors Acknowledged
The P T A Council thanks donors to the School Milk Fund including the American Legion Auxiliary, Women's Relief Corps, and Hyman Levy Memorial Gift bringing total donations to 2350 in memory of Mr Levy. Students should bring ten cents for two weeks of milk. those unable to pay may receive milk via the school nurse or principal. December 8 is the collection date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T. A. Council
American Legion Auxiliary
Women’s Relief Corps
Hyman Levy
Levy
Oelw
Hubsbert
Galer Enjoys Rome Wonders During War Visit
Sgt Leon Galer writes from Italy describing a pass in Rome in November 1944. He notes the Colosseum and Saint Peter’s Cathedral, shakes hands with the Pope, visits Mussolini’s former speeches site, and sees catacombs and German-occupied areas. He remarks on high prices and Rome resembling an American city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Colosseum
Vatican
Saint Peter’s Cathedral
St. Peters
Norld
Mussolini
Service members' extended overseas service noted
The text details a serviceman who has been overseas for 27 months and entered service on January 19 1940. It mentions immediate basic training at Camp Claiborne Louisiana and notes that two brothers also serve the country, Cpl. Ralph stationed in New Guinea and Paul MM 3/c of the Sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Claiborne
Cpl
Ralph
New Guinea
Pana Paul MM
The
Seaees
Rites Saturday For Mrs Shafer In Hazleton Death
Hazleton services for Mrs L Shafer who died yesterday will be at 2 PM Saturday at the family home and 2 30 PM at the Methodist church. Burial follows in Hazleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
L Shafer
Court News: Local Court Fines In Disturbance and Assault Cases
Intoxication and disturbing the peace led to fines for Lawrence Pitzer and Al Youngblut. Attempted assault and battery saw Lawrence Pier fined. A gun in a car case charged Dale Aliller of Aurora with fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Court
Lawrence Pitzer
al Youngblut
Lawrence Pier
Csirxing
Dale Aliller
Aurora
Also Mentioned on This Page
Victor Gallo
Romome
Caners
Calladv
Irs
A. E. Pressnail
West Uninins
K. E. Teal
Cedar Rapids
C. J. Cooney
Anton Ter 2
Weta. Relaives
Irene Schlumbohm
Rs. C
Holmes of
Yeshoppers
Wieterioo Wednescer Sre
Mark Crevebe
Father Knox
M Kenneth King
Iammiv Anc Fis
Eua Eing
St Paul
Hilton Smith
Aurora 1 Opivemeen
Hattie Wallice
Mrs. Ke
Waterloo Westerday
A. G
Delyas
A. L. Bullock
Oelweir
Are Hein
Meynerd
Grace L Church
O. D. T. der
Elay
Paul H. Kinsman
City
Park Road
Henry Kramer
San Francisco
Oren Wrizhi
Lows Westerdey
Davten Desraw
Fort As
Arleion
O Cs
Relatves
Legionnaires
Lesion Hall
Memoriam
Adv
James Palides
Kerries
Oelwein Daily Register
Locke
Mercy Hospital
D.A.V
P.T. A
Milk Fund
Athbing
Galer
Rome’s Wonders
Max
J. E. Galer
Sgt
Leon Galer
Italy
States
Leon
Chicago Great— Western Railroad
Mrs. Shafer
Linda’s Apparel Shop
East Charles
I.G.A
Hormel
J.G.A
Florida
Med
Idaho
Karl Mike & Sons
Santa Cellar
Santa
Kate Greenway
Coats
Cn Quarny
Qeross
Errgell
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