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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1946
Page
4
Harry A. Anderson left this morning to spend the weekend in Canton Ohio. Visiting in Cedar Rapids yesterday were Mr. and Mrs. George Borchers. Dr. A. Howard is a business caller in Gladbrook this week.
Last night and yesterday many Fayette and Arlington residents called in Oelwein including Mr and Mrs J R Cook Mrs Henry Phillip Mrs Al Olson Mrs Henry Meinkein visiting here Mrs Charles Potter and others A death and illness notes Mrs Henry Bauer pneumonia improving and Mrs Susie Peterson recovering at home Also Marvin Heath stationed Norfolk VA and Fred Knee death funeral attendees listed plus ads urging value based advertising in the Oelwein Daily Register
Grover Hahn, Clayton county extension director, showed movies at Alderson School on Wednesday evening after the program. Francis Farmer auctioned baskets. Pupils made four farm posters for decor and theme. James Hanson brought a Christmas tree decor by Arma May Whittle and Ruth Hanson. Miss Marguerite Roeder supplied electric lights. Sharon Sargent scored 100 percent on the six weeks spelling test. The senior choir practiced Thanksgiving Prayer and Sweet Nightingale. The eighth grade studies The Ceiling Above Us in science. seventh grade had a science test. fourth grade works on division with three numbers. Absent or tardy status: Henry Lampshire and Sharon Sargent.
Eight pupils at Scott No 5 achieved 100 percent in spelling for the past week. Named students include Marcia Houge Lucille Timmerman Bobby Falck Tommy Hansen Forrest Timmerman Betty Hansen Luella Timmerman and La Venne Chase. P T A officers elected are President Mrs G Kraft Vice President Mrs Frank Chase and Secretary Treasurer Mrs T L Hansen. Pupils preparing for their program to be given Dec 19.
Lyle Waller Fink, 18, son of Mr and Mrs Otto Fink of West Gate, has enlisted in the Army Air Forces for three years. Sworn in at the Iowa Nebraska headquarters in Omaha he is now at Fort Riley Kansas reception center for further assignment.
District Governor Poole addressed the Arlington Lions briefly, praising Lionism. The club named Santa Claus sponsor for a theater appearance with treats for children before the free matinee at 2 p.m. Saturday December 21. They also voted to publish a Resolution of Respect for deceased member John Dahlgaard.
Fremont No 9 school hosts a Christmas program on Thursday night December 19 at eight o'clock with a blanket owl to be given away and lunch served. All pupils earned 100 percent in spelling Friday.
At Mercy Hospital admitted Lynn Cheeseman from Elkader ton sil Mary Ehrhardt from Austin Minn tonsil Mrs John Shinkle from Oelwein medical Walter Seuhr from Oelwein medical Birth: Mr and Mrs Harold Ashby Randalia girl Bischarsed Francis Wenrle Des Moines Mrs Roy Lincoln Oelwemn Fred Boskenhewer Strawberry Point Richard Goldsberry Oelwein Mrs Wally Stallus and baby Oelwein Try the Want-Ad Coimm if you want results.
William C Richmond born October 27 1864 in Ayr Ontario grew up on a Prairie du Chien to Armstrong Grove journey. He married Meldrid Fish April 11 1888 and lived near Oelwein later moving to Oelwein in 1943. Survived by four children two sisters and three brothers and many grandchildren. Funeral held December 11 at Brant Funeral Home. A 240 acre Hayes farm in Buchanan county was sold for 75 dollars per acre to W A Gibson of Aurora with possession March 1 1947.
Mrs Kenton Krueger honored by pink and blue shower hosted by Mrs Edwin Krueger at Clermont. Elgin residents and relatives gathered in Laurene Muehlethaler and Gus Krueger homes. Janette and Jeanette dined with Alfred Wenger in Clermont. The Krueger and Desmond families vacationed in Durant and Moline for business.
Hazleton Consolidated school presents a musicale with Girls Glee club in multiple voice parts, Boys' chorus, and Band performances led by student participants Mary Lea Schnepp, Beverly Grapes, Roberta Burke, Kather ine Miller, Suzanne Siulka, Jo Ann Mebus, and others. The program committee includes Jo Ann Mebus and Dean Brandt among several students.
Fayette organizations held multiple preholiday events. The L P A hosted a Christmas tea at Dr. and Mrs. W. T. Smith with evergreen decorations, music by Prof Malloy and Prof Patton, a caroling mixed chorus, and festive refreshments. Attendees included local residents from Fayette and nearby Cresco. The Willing Workers held a Christmas party at Mrs. Lewis Barnes, featuring a favorite dish dinner, a Christmas program, a tree, and gift exchange with about 30 attendees. The Rural Improvement club met with Mrs. Ray Potter for its annual Christmas party, serving lunch and a carol review by Mrs. Lyle Arthur, followed by a social hour.
The report mentions a Christmas tree and exchange of gifts with Mrs. McLaury of Oelwein as a guest, noting a festive visit at a local residence.
Lamont notices of visits and travel across towns. Mrs Gordon R Williame. Donnie Clark, Maurice Holub, Jay Thompson, Bert Brown, Mary Stewart, Minnie Carroll, Eleanor Rule. Dean Smith chicken pox. Jimmie McBride pneumonia improves. infant at Delween. Lamont maintainer back in service after fire. Red Cross fund drive via Women's Relief corps quilt sale and jar donations to Old Soldier's home Muscatine.
Independence officials report township officers elected across Buchanan County with chairmen and vice chairs listed for Buffalo Aurora Byron Cene Fremont Hazleton Homer Jefferson Liberty Madison Newton Perry Sumner groups. Not enough members to elect in Fremont and Hazleton with next election set for December 14.
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