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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1944
Page
5
Fragmented OCR lists publication and subscription rates for the Oelwein newspaper. It mentions carrier delivery, weekly and yearly prices, and various terms, with garbled names and locations. The readable items present subscription terms and pricing blocks without a coherent article.
Fragmented OCR lists names with unclear roles. It appears to request attention from staff in various departments. The readable items mention Miss Albersa Thach Miss Shirley Lindsire and Bert, suggesting a directory or internal notice about staff contacts and forthcoming months or tasks.
The piece outlines The Register's civic platform endorsing a building program to keep pace with Oelwein surges, a clarifying note on Lake Oelwein, and the municipal airport project approved at the pool election. It emphasizes public works to modernize infrastructure and the administration's upgrade plans.
A notice laments a spate of blazes in Oelwein starting weeks ago with a firebug unapprehended. It warns of fire traps in local buildings while praising police efforts and the community’s quick help after the Fashion Cleaners blaze. The piece urges stronger measures and police action to prevent further fires.
The article discusses Chiang Kai-shek's government reshuffle amid Allied pressure, noting Ho Ying-chim’s replacement by Chen Cheng and Stillwell’s ouster with Wedemeyer succeeding him. It emphasizes U.S. stake in China’s war effort and hopes the reorganization will shift tides against Japan. It also compares Chiang’s stance to Stalin's influence and warns of ongoing disunity affecting policy and cooperation.
A fragmented clipping discusses Gracie Allen and a political topic mentioning Santa and party alignment. The text references George and contrasts Democrat versus Republican stances, with notes on generosity and public perception. Timelines and clear events are not provided.
A December 13 1974 item notes Miss Mantie Shaw returning home in West Union to the residence of her daughter Mrs Barnhart. It also lists visitors including Miss Margee McNamara of Eldora and others from West Union Maynard Cedar Rapids and Independence as they visit Mr and Mrs Charles W W Bopp and related kin.
Twenty years ago on December 13, 1924 guests in the home of Mrs. Dolan Becker were Miss Katherine Lene and Litha Bagby of Independence. Mr and Mrs. Oscar Olson of Minneapolis were visitors. Mrs. Carl Grego Cem Hill called in Dehvein this morning. Mrs. Grant Brownell and daughter Dorothy headed out tonight.
December 12 2934 reports Cedar Rapids residents and West Union business visits. Waverly evening Loveland attendance noted. Haverton late rally ends eight point deficit. Herbion scores 19 lead Welmen. Silka Hodge and Burdt contribute. Tigers top scorers Bellendier Pirillo and Bellendier highlight rough curtain raiser as Cubs lose 80 26 in swift opener.
Sacred Heart Tigers drop behind in the third period as Sacred Heart surges ahead with a 26 point burst, erasing a prior lead and sealing the outcome.
New York tutored squad leader tops annual coaches poll with 2 of 138 votes. First year at helm recognized as coach of the year by state head coaches. Figures show St Paul substitute for Great Lakes grid team and Army cited for strong national title run.
Radio listings outline Wednesday evening programming on WMT WGY and WHO with a mix of dramas mysteries music and news shows. Notable entries include Love a Mystery Dr Christian with Jean Bertha and Bell and Harris style segments along with network news and music blocks featuring orchestras and talk segments.
A dense listing of WMT and NBC broadcasts from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM featuring I Love a Mystery, Mir. Keen, Corliss Archer, Fulton Lewis Jr. news, Here's to Romance, Confidentially Yours, Douglas Grant, Home Town Philosopher, Allen Kane’s orchestra, Carmen Cavellaro’s orchestra, and late-night music and news blocks. Includes Bob Burns, Abbott & Costello, Bing Crosby, Rudy Vallee, and Mirth & Madness segments with various host names and times.
Drie Cable persuades Sarah Keate to join a case tied to Craig Brent's shooting at the Brent mansion. The story unfolds with Conrad Brent's disapproval, Alexandra Brent's past, and a tense night of police, doctors, and hidden motives as Sarah confronts a dangerous web of family ties. The patient hints at a familiar nurse before slipping back into delirium.
In a rain soaked Berkshire setting at the Brent house, Drue is seen in a blue nurse cape near the garden where a gun once lay. The observer recalls a whispered phrase ending with yellow gloves and watches Drue return inside with an unknown item, leaving the scene tense and unresolved.
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