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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1971
Page
4
Abigail Van Buren explores how a corporate head judges promotions by drinking behavior, noting public sipping to avoid alcohol branding signals a lack of guts. It argues that labeling regular drinkers as alcoholics is unfair and promotes a nuanced view of personal restraint and honesty.
AP reports no immediate personnel changes as John McGaugh becomes publisher of the Sioux City Journal. He pledges to maintain editorial makeup and staff while taking responsibility for the total product. Duane B. Hagedone and Elizabeth Sammons announced the sale to employees. Ownership ties include Scripps-Hagedone Co. and Howard Publications with Scripps-League division backing.
In the first Jawa Community Betterment Awards Contest, Sumner Fayette Independence won top honors in population categories. Grafton Seymour Eldora Shenandoah and Sioux City took first place in their groups. Gov. Robert Ray praised Iowa’s response at a banquet Tuesday night with 30 communities represented. Sumner and Fayette County leaders claimed Governor's Leadership Awards while Independence placed third in 5,000 to 10,000 population tier.
Four Muscatine youths were charged in a fake holdup at a service station in which about 400 dollars was allegedly passed between workers. Clarence C. Moller, 1, was held on a 1000-dollar bond on a charge of receiving and concealing money. Three juveniles were arrested as authorities said two station employees staged the incident by calling police to report an armed robbery.
The first annual Resources Council awards honor printed velvets geomet rics on suede indoor outdoor chaises a ceramic wall and chairs that fold stack and hang among winning designs. The program recognizes interior furnishings manufacturers servicing all industry segments.
Nrner nib te Browne Troop 435 and Pack 49 meet at Sacred Heart Social Hall with leaders Mrs. Woods Mrs. Bird and Mrs. Goldsmith assisting. Girls plan Christmas gifts treats are served, and members prepare decorations and charity activities for a busy holiday season. Brownie and 4 G patrols craft ornaments and plan distribution to nursing centers and a crab bag fundraiser. The article also notes home product design trends and furniture descriptions amid the column.
December 16 1961 reports a growing Twist dance fad in Albany Georgia. Negro leaders threaten renewed demonstrations unless the city commission replies to demands for lowering segregation barriers. Also noted are a district youth speaking contest winner Mary Stewart Dundee at St John Lutheran Arlington and wartime death reports from Hawaii.
North Fayette County Community School Board met in regular session December 13 at the Junior High Library to discuss 1972-73 building utilization due to enrollment growth in grades 1-9. Plans to address overcrowded classrooms may move pupils to Hawkeye center. district valuation rose to 15,164,056. The board accepted Cordell Westphal's resignation from assigned duties as assistant football coach due to health. Natural gas rates rise effective November 30. A liability insurance meeting with two local agents is planned for December 14 in Superintendent Mueller’s office.
Indiee students and local adults join in a Christmas concert at First United Presbyterian on Sunday December 19 at 2 pm. The High School Concert Choir performs O Magnum Mysterium Still Still Still and Carol of the Drum. A final section features 70 students with 50 adults performing five choruses from Handel Messiah under director Lauetta Graetz and accompanist Lillian Cue. Admission is free.
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