Train Kills Students in South Carolina Bus Crash
A Southern Railroad train struck a crowded high school bus near Newberry South Carolina killing ten students and injuring several others. The bus driver, identified as F. Sanders, 41, of Newberry, died at the scene while students' bodies lay along the tracks. The accident occurred as the bus carried a Silverstreet High School class on the final day before Christmas holidays. Emergency crews rushed victims to Wherry County Hospital as authorities investigated the late morning crash.
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Yberry
S. C
Southern
Wherry County Hospital
Doc
Ard’ Sanders
Newberwny
Silvert
Newberry
Athern
John Livingston
J. Martin
South Caro Highway Patrol
Sulverstreet
Sulver
Pastor Schultz Receives Surprise New Car Gift
Rev Otto C. Schultz of St Peter's Lutheran Church faced a surprise when a committee announced a gift of a new 1947 car. Schultz, who had considered a red wagon, said color did not matter and accepted the gift as a holiday gesture from his congregation.
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Otto C. Schultz
Pas
St Peter’s Lutheran Church
Santa Claus
Schultz
Airport Advisory Committee Recommends Lease Extension
The airport advisory group led by M F Gunderson and airport manager Fred Frothinger met to review three items needed to complete GI training extension and expand hangar capacity. Committee endorses a five year lease extension to fund the project, improve markers and runway lighting, paint poles, install lighting in the shop, and hook up services as the airport operates smoothly under Frothinger.
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M. F. Gunderson
Fred Frothinger
Cain
Gement
Frothinger
Sidee
Anley School Program Set for Thursday Evening
The school program will be given tomorrow evening under the direction of Mrs. Lenz. Featured performers include Bernard Canfield Norma Mil es Lores Martin Cletus Cary Eschen and Betty Martin. The boys glee club girls glee club and mixed chorus will participate.
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Towal
Anley
Trias
Legion Banquet Hosts Oelwein Football Squad and Staff
The Oelwein high school football team and coaches were guests at the American Legion hall for the annual football banquet. A Yuletide dinner was served by the auxiliary, followed by songs led by Roy Anderson and a piano performance by Dale Phelps. Coach Dutcher introduced players and discussed their accomplishments, with Principal George Lee praising community pride. The program showed football films from Iowa State Teachers College and a highlight reel, plus a feature introducing three returning servicemen who are also squad members.
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Oelwein
Legionnaires
American Legion Hall
Women’s Auxiliary
Roy Anderson
Dale Phelps
George Dutcher
Fred Trueffel
Meredith Dix
Dutcher
Husky
George Lee
Iowa State Teachers College
Jim Fortsch
James Deyo
Otto Munn
American Legion
Byrnes Loses Two Advisers as Senate Shifts
Secretary Byrnes faces loss of two key aides Sen. Tom Connally and Arthur Vandenberg who will not attend future United Nations assembly meetings nor assist in drafting the peace. Their withdrawal signals possible Senate resistance as negotiations for a German peace treaty proceed and a Republican majority looms. Byrnes must weigh new leadership in foreign policy.
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Washington
James F. Byrnes
Senate
Tom Connally
Tex
Arthur R. Vandenberg
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United Nations Assembly
Byrnes
West Union Garage Changes Hands in Local Sale
Cornel Anfinson and Harry Raney sold their interests in the A and R Garage to Wayne Durscher who assumed possession Monday. Raney plans to buy Anfinson's share and retain possession. Durscher will discontinue his Clermont body shop to devote full time to the new venture. Anfinson began at the garage 25 years ago and later partnered with Wilbur Foxwell. Raney bought Foxwell's interest in 1929, making the shop known as the A and R Garage since then.
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West Union
Cornel Anfinson
Harry Raney
A. ‘and R
Wayne Durscher
Raney
Anfinson
Durscher
Clermont
Wilbur Foxwell
Foxwell
A. and R. Garage
Army to Play Illinois Next Fall
CHAMPAIGN Ill Army and Illinois agree to a two game football series starting next fall per the MIINI grid schedule. The games are set for Illinois on Oct 11 1947 and at Army on Oct 9 1948.
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Champaign
Ill
Army
Ilinois
Mlini
Illinois
Free Movie Day Draws Oelwein Shoppers
Oelwein merchants with the Chamber of Commerce offer a free all day cinema event for visitors and shoppers on Thursday December 19. The program begins at 10:00 a.m. and runs continuously featuring Judy Canova in Singin in the Corn, a speaking animal short, news and cartoons with no charge. Stores will stay open evenings to accommodate shoppers starting tomorrow night.
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Oelwein
Chamber of Commerce
Judy Canova
Parking Lot At Hospital Is Ready For Use
The lot west of Mercy Hospital is now usable though surfacing is incomplete. Visitors should park there instead of the hospital entrance. Physician and ambulance emergencies may use the entrance parking. The American Legion donated the lot under M. J. Channer. City plans spring surfacing with crushed rock.
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Mercy Hospital
American Legion
M. J. Channer
Condition of Boy Hurt Skating Remains Same
Reports from Iowa City hospital say Chester Fish who was shot through the shoulder while ice skating on the Volga River Sunday afternoon remains in the same condition. The incident involved several youths and occurred near Fayet te.
Elgin Legion Dance Thursday to Debut New Floor
Elgin reports the Legion sponsors a Thursday evening dance in the Locker building to debut the new floor. Music will be provided by Skippy Andersen and his band.
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Elgin
the Legion
Eisenhower Warns 80 Percent Receive Filtered Truth
CHICAGO UP MANHATTAN Kansas State College president and UNESCO observer Millton F Eis enhower chairman of the U S commission to UNESCO said at the 60th convention that the world cannot have peace while 80 percent of its people receive only filtered truth. He cited tariffs quotas and media censorship as barriers to free information and noted UNESCO aims to remove literacy and national barrier threats.
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Chicago
Millton F. Eisenhower
U. S. Commission
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organizations
Eisenhower
Dwight Eisenhower
Kansas State College
Manhattan
Association of Landf Gront Colleges and Universities
Unesco
Paris
Girl Scouts Caroling In Oelwein Brightens Shut-Ins
About 25 Oelwein Girl Scouts went caroling last evening visiting Mercy hospital Shephard convalescent home and Shirley Fleming and William Doran. Cars were provided by Mrs Ralph Sprague Mrs Grover Davis and Mrs Glen Johnson with Mrs Johnson in charge of the project.
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Oelwein
iGirl
Mercy Hospital
Shepherd's Convalescent Home
Shirley Fleming
William Doran
Ralph Sprague
Grover Davis
Glen Johnson
Say Gamblers Got 25 Million From Football Bets
Federal agents estimate gamblers earned 25 million this season from a nationwide football betting syndicate centered in Chicago. Investigators warn bribes to New York Giants players were inevitable and could target college stars, with Scarface Al Capone era figures among leaders cited. Conservative figures from the Chicago Crime Commission support the estimate.
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Chicago
New York Giants
Scarface al Capone
Maurice J Walsh
Virgil Peterson
Chcago Crime Commission
High School Chorus Presents Christmas Program at School
Oelwein music lovers are reminded of the annual Christmas program by the high school mixed chorus Thursday evening at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. The program features Christmas music by the chorus two sextettes and two soloists Dariene Maher and Marillyn Hanna. The public is invited with no admission charge.
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Oelwein
Dariene Maher
Marillyn Hanna
Health Bonds Being Distributed in Oejwein
Health bonds labeled The Crusader of the Double-Barred Cross are distributed to large donors and organizations in Oejwein under Mrs Oliver Reynolds bond chairman. Denominations range from 185 upward to fund the Fayette County Tuberculosis Association alongside Christmas seals proceeds.
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Oejwein
Oliver Reynolds
Fayette County
Council reports 1947 prosperity hinges on wage peace
The Presidents new council of economic advisers warned that 1947 prosperity depends on cooperation between management and labor on wages without crippling stakes. They noted ongoing misunderstanding and tension among key economic players could trigger a minor recession next year, but proper handling could usher in a long period of good times. The panel forecast production capacity, consumer demand, and purchasing power imply great potential for prosperity in 1947 and beyond.
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Washington
Truman
Council of Economic Advisers
Stassen Statement May Bring Out GOP Leaders
Washington report notes E. Stassen's 1948 candidacy bid challenges party leaders, spotlightting Ohio figures Taft and Bricker as potential GOP nominees. Dewey's strong standing and other named Republicans like Vandenberg Warren Lodge are discussed as possible contenders in the preconvention scramble.
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Washington
Harold E. Stassen
Ohio
Robert A. Taft
John W Bricker
Bricker
Taft
Wendell L. Willkie
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Dewey
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Mich
Earl Warren
California
Stassen
Taft Bricker
Henry Cabot Lodge
Senate
Massachusetts
United States Proposes Balkans On‑The‑Spot Investigation
The United States asked the United Nations Security Council to appoint an on‑the‑spot investigating commission to probe friction between Greece and its neighbors. If approved, investigators from the United States Britain France China Russia Poland and Brazil would be sent to examine both sides of the border disputes and identify causes of the tensions cited by Greece and the three Soviet‑orbit states.
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Balkans
United States
Britain
France
China
Russia
Poland
Brazil
Greece
New Airport Hangar Discussed by Oelwein Council
Local meeting covered a proposed new hangar for the Oelwein airport to add space for 8 to 10 more planes. Manager Fred Frothinger cited material shortages and sought a new five year lease, with a council, airport committee, and attorney Harold Sanford to meet soon. Larry Farmer’s Larrys Tavern received a class B beer permit.
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Oelwein
Fred Frothinger
Frothinger
Harold Sanford
Lawrence Liebe
Larry
Larry Farmer
Congress to overhaul all excise tax rates
Washington reports a complete overhaul of excise tax rates will be undertaken by the new Republican controlled Congress. House GOP leader Joseph W. Martin Jr. says changes won’t take effect before July 1 and merchants expect delays in luxury purchases. Republicans anticipate a 20 percent cut in personal income taxes and foresee no further revenue legislation until 1948.
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Washington
Congress
House
Joseph W. Martin Jr
Massachusetts
Martin
Hansen Schatz Named Sheriff Deputies
Fred House, the sheriff elect for Fayette County, announced that Harry Hansen and Mark Schatz of West Union were named first and second deputies. Hansen will continue in his role from prior service, while Schatz, West Union city clerk, takes the second deputy post. House plans regular visits to Oelwein to oversee southern county operations, with E. S. Estey and reassigned House sharing time from the Oelwein office.
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Fred House
Eldorado
Fayette County
Daily Register Today
Harry Hansen
Mark Schatz
West Union
Hansen
Kutschat
Schatz
House
Oelwein
Oelwein City Council
E. 5
Estey
House Eo
Services at Fayette For Mrs. Van Ness
Funeral services for Mrs. W. C. Van Ness 89 will be held at Belles Funeral home in Fayette Thursday afternoon. Burial will be in Grand View. She lived in Fayette with her husband Dr. Van Ness a former Up per Iowa university professor and was active in the Methodist church and Eastern Star. Survived by three daughters Irene Kitson Grace Van Ness Loretta Van Ness and a son Hubert preceded in death.
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Irene Kitson
Atlantic
Grace van Ness
Cedar Falls
Loretta van Ness
Sioux City
Hubert
van Nessa
Warning by Friend Tells of Threats Against Terry
Edward P. Terry, former Bilbo secretary, testified that a Bilbo campaign manager warned him he would be killed if he spoke to investigators. He recounted threats, gifts from war contractors totaling 38750, and payments tied to contracts.
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Washington
Edward P. Terry
Theodore G. Bilbo
Miss
Bilbo
Mississippi Democrat
Terry
Mississippi
W. Harold Lane
Senate
A. B. Friend
Friend
Meridian
Migs
O Terry
A. B
Bilho
Edwards Hotel
Jackson
St. Louis
Paul Dillon
Internal Revenue
Florida
Felix T. Newton
Billio
Newton
B. L. Knost
Krest Sid
Sen
Wall Doxey
Mike T. Morriesey
OPP precast mas shopping to Mrs M Wilcox family note
A fractured OCR item mentions Mrs M Wilcox and a family with many descendants including grandchildren and great grandchildren. The text is garbled but indicates a transfer or purchase involving OPP precast mas shopping to or for Mrs Wilcox amid a complex family note.
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