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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1971
Page
3
A recipe feature from the Associated Press shows turkey carcass soup using ham, vegetables and a pressure cooker for a 15 minute cook time. The dish can be thinned with water or stock and thickened with a flour paste, and 6 servings are suggested.
Ten names, including Rep. Elizabeth Shaw, are listed for an Iowa Supreme Court vacancy. The Nominating Commission will meet to select three nominees for Gov. Ray, with the public deliberations opening for the first time. The lineup includes five district judges, two judge’s sons, and local attorneys. If Shaw is chosen, she would be the first woman nominated to Iowa’s high court.
A Des Moines legislative committee proposes annual inspections and licensing for amusement rides to operate in Iowa. The State Labor Commissioner would set rules and oversee checks including electrical equipment. Exemptions would cover nonmechanized rides or rides at no admission. The push follows a fatal roller coaster accident at Arnolds Park and a separate death at the Town State Fair linked to electrical gear.
Wings Park Elementary invites the public to attend a Christmas program by Wings Park Kindergarten students at 10:30 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. on Friday December 7 under the direction of their teachers.
AP reports Robert Buckmaster owner of KWWL says he will not air free Army public service announcements praising the Army while criticizing its use of newspaper ads. He notes millions spent on print ads and cites 3,000 Army announcements aired last year. Buckmaster calls Army treatment unequal to other advertisers. He leads Black Hawk Broadcasting and chairs the Iowa Water Pollution Control Commission.
Waterloo Iowa shoplifting suspects may face bonds up to 100 dollars when appearing before Municipal Court judges Edward Kolker and Everett Scott. The policy sets bond at five times the stolen item value with a minimum of 35 dollars to curb shoplifting. Second offenders must appear in court due to possible jail terms.
The Rev William Russell Jones and Mrs Jones of Bethel United Presbyterian church host an open house at the manse on Sunday December 19 from 2 to 5 pm for congregation members and community friends. The Jones family arrived in West Union from Lincoln Nebraska in late August and includes two sons Billy and Jenny.
The Youth Group of Bethel United Presbyterian Church hosts a Happy Birthday Jesus Christ Christmas party on Sunday December 19 from 5 30 to 7 30. Caroling, popcorn balls, and hot chocolate are planned. Parents are welcome to attend.
Iowa Patrol reported two late Wednesday and Thursday accidents. Larry R. Henderson of Independence was killed when his northbound car left a county road near Winthrop and rolled over, throwing him from the vehicle. Harold Allen Starry and Catherine Starry of rural Fayette were injured in a separate northbound crash near Aurora as the driver lost power steering and the car rolled into a ditch. The patrol continues the investigation.
Daily Santa Bucks awards over 100 dollars to 11 winners including one 25 prize, five ten prizes, and five five prizes. Registration urged at many local merchants such as Act Hardware, Brown's Shoe Fur, Gibs stores, and Koel.
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