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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1944
Page
2
Notice lists Second Class Mail carrier rates for Oelwein Iowa and surrounding areas. Rates show per week 2 cents for in town, 25 cents per week for out of town, and various yearly advance options including 1 year and 2 year terms for domestic, foreign, and distant routes.
Directory lists staff roles and contact guidance for department inquiries. Highlights include information on newsroom operations and reception, with names such as Miss Alberta Stech and Miss Doris Butler and notes on calling or visiting the office for assistance.
The piece discusses a civic platform including Mercy Hospital building plans, a municipal airport, a swimming pool, and a recreational center, alongside a critique of Senator William Langer’s stance on the Sedition Trial and calls out congressional pay raises. It condemns the Attorney General and praises Stevens, Hull, and Langer’s approach while urging readers to watch voting records.
WPA project notice appears in the December 11 1934 issue of the Daily Register. The brief item notes a federal relief program in operation and lists nothing beyond the era’s typical public works mention.
fragmented report notes Gracie Allen commenting on tremors sweeping the Admiralty area and broader country. mentions submarines and underwater events with unclear details and casual tone.
In Hazleton a writing gathering unfolded with Mrs P and Mrs Beecher present. Mrs JC Beecher and Mrs Gar attended along with Avi Aloore, marking a social recalling of past events from three decades earlier.
December 11 1924 Walker and T Jane traveled to New mien to spend the weekend with relatives Miss Gladys Beniz returned to her Inde pendence home after visiting her sister and friend in Ochrein.
Frank Rigney Bulkeley sank two Japanese destroyers, two armored landing boats, and an aircraft tender with his PT34. He engaged a cruiser at night under its searchlights during the action.
Mr and Mrs R D Perker return to their Kansas home after visiting relatives in Oelwein. Donahue of Bryantsburs business calls in Oelwein. Zeigler spent last evening in Independence.
Ten years ago on December 11 1934 James Petit and George Swartz were business callers in Dubuque. Otto Harms returned to Savannah Illinois from here to attend the Elton Helidars event. Elizabeth Eischeid and Mrs Annie Feld of Strawberry Point visited yesterday. The Pfeiffer home hosted guests from Faysite and nearby areas during the period.
A fragmented notice states that red stamps from the Book No 4 range A through Z8 and Ad through P35 are valid indefinitely, and that three new red stamps may be added as D3 though no official statement confirms stamp numbers and validity. The text reflects uncertain official guidance and ongoing stamp issuance.
A wartime ration bulletin outlines current validity for processed foods sugar shoes gasoline fuel oil and related stamps. It notes blue stamps remain valid indefinitely though some schemes discontinued and details the expiration dates and limits for sugar gasoline and fuel oil coupons while urging households to gather unused ration books for proper reallocation within family gearboards.
The note explains light starching for sheer cotton garments unless a finish is needed. Piques and heavier fabrics are firm enough without starch. The lock peller is mentioned as receiving a light starching in the process.
Weekly News Ration Board reports growing complaints from consumers and grocers in Oelwein over popcorn prices. Farmers sell popcorn at high ceilings while some sellers charge more than processed forms. A ceiling exists for unshelled popcorn and for shelled varieties, with grocers in Groups T and Si allowed a 40 percent markup as the ceiling.
Monday evening radio schedule across WIE WGN and WHO networks lists programs from 6:00 pm to 12:00 am. Includes Love a Mystery, Vox Pop, Frank Sinatra’s Show, Lux Time, Screen Guild Players, News Bulletins, and various music and talk offerings with multiple station lineups and entertainers.
A dense schedule lists CBS MRS WMT WGN NBC and others with programs from 6:00 p.m. to 12:09 a.m. including mystery, music, dramas, news, quiz shows, and entertainment. Notable names appear such as Roy Rogers Gabriel Heater Cliff and Helen, and Chicago at Night segments with musical programs, crime files, and radio theater.
The text discusses unshelled and unprocessed shelled popcorn prices per pound for different store groups with a 35 percent markup for Group III and I stores. A maximum price of 8 cents per pound is noted, with special checks to ensure grocers comply. The note warns inflation on small items leads to larger rises. It also mentions war bonds and stumps demand.
A dense listing shows various programs across days and times including Sea's OM YOUR DIAL, Pictsea's Hour, The Higgins Bors, Eyes of ACRILIBAL WATERLOO, and multiple music, devotionals, science, and news segments. Entries mention schools, churches, specials, and weekend features with channel hours and host names.
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