Civic hopes and plans reflect a growing Oelwein in 1947
The article outlines expected city projects for 1947 including hospital expansion to ease space constraints, a continued recreation program, and residential building growth. It notes funding gaps for parks, anticipated park improvements, and a goal to pursue lake purification, church upgrades, and industrial growth. It urges residents to vote on extra funds, support beautification, and maintain civic enthusiasm to keep the city moving forward.
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Lana
Erin S
Oelwein
Mercer Hospital
Park Commission
Velu
Lake Oelein
Hich
Criticism of unsafe railway crossing procedures
A 6:05 PM account describes a car traveling west on St Street toward a railroad crossing in a slick snowbound area. Two men on a backing engine waved lanterns with weak light and no whistle warning, barely avoiding a collision by swerving. The piece argues a signalman with a lantern at the crossing would improve safety.
Ten Years Ago and Thirty Years Ago in Fayette News
A compilation notes New Year visits and departures from Fayette and nearby towns, listing Mrs Ethel Bjorkland and Eleanor, Miss Elaine Biot, Lathmer, Walter Merrit, Frank King, Merle Finders, Dale Kiefer, Mrs Florence Musser, and others spending New Year’s Day with hosts in Peoria, Decorah, Waterloo, Marshalltown, and more. It also recalls December 1945 entries, prose diary lines, and obituaries tying to Nashua and Fayette communities with people like Mrs. Crownover and Mabel Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Bjorkland
Dan Ter
Eleanor
Peoria
Elaine Biot E
Frank King
Merle Finders
Dale Kiefer
Marshallttown
Lee
Ifornia
Consolidated News Features
Dear Diary Reflects on Austerity Year and Hopes for 1947
A diary entry laments 1946 woes including strikes housing shortages and scarce appliances. The writer anticipates a better year with settled labor disputes and widespread access to cars washing machines and refrigerators in 1947.
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Former Fayette Woman Dies in St Louis at 95
Fayette Special reports Mrs. Mae Hulbert Troy died Friday at her daughter’s home in St. Louis after about two weeks of illness starting with a cold and flu. Born December 4, 1859 in Fayette to Chauncey Hilbert, she married Rev. H. W. Troy in 1882 and served with him at various Methodist charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
H. W. Troy
Belen Snoover
St. Louis
Mae Hulbert Troy
Chauncey Hilbert
Fayette County
Methodist Church
Troy
Upper Iowa University
Elkader Marriage Licenses Led List Of Couple Pairs
Special: Marriage licenses issued at Elkader the past week went to James R. Whinger of Huntington West Virginia and Annabell Runyon of Strawberry Point Clyde Harrison and Leone Huxsel of Charles City Edwin R. Wisher and Thurley C. Larson of Lynxville Wisconsin Lloyd Meyers and Janis Anne Mylan of Elkader George W. Carlson and Eunice L. Nading of McGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkader
James R. Whinger
Huntington
W. Va
Annabell Runyon
Strawberry Point
Clyde ©. Harrison
Leone “Huxsel
Charles City
Edwin R. Wisher
Thurley C. Larson
Lynxville
Wis
Lloyd M. Meyers
Janis Anne Mylan
E Kader
George W. Carlson
Eunice L. Nading
McGregor
Shipyard to shorten tanker Avila at Sun Yard
In Chester Pennsylvania Sun Shipbuilding yards will cut the Avila’s bow and stern to create a compact midsection. After the modification the tanker will measure 132 feet, down from 261 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Sun Shipbuilding Yards
Avila
Blackbirds Cause Early Cape Cod Damage in Druro Mass
A Cape Cod incident in Druro, Massachusetts, reports blackbirds causing damage early in the season. Local observers note unusual bird activity and property impact, with authorities monitoring the situation. No injuries reported and no official action announced at this time.
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Druro
Mass
Cape Cod
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Lathmer
Walter Merrit
Deecorah
Florence Musser Jas
George Iowa
H. H. Grues
Margot Musser
R. W Dysart
Dorothy
Dysart
Bud Wilson
Waterloo
G. B. Ferrell
Wilber Wandell
Hr. Hoover
John Morgenson
Thomas Ray
Wheatland
Cornell College
Monte Soules and Sons
Morenci, Mich
A. A. Allen
Boyd Hedrick
John Edward
Council Bluffs
City
4. Lippert
Edward Cooney
Waukon
Paul Galvin
Detroit
Mrs
J. P. Galvin
United States Army
Jon Hempstead
Long Island
Philadelphia
Eva Barley
Cedar Rapids
O. A. Cummins of
Hampton
W. H. Edwards
Gert Meikens of
Mabel Cooper
Mrs. A. Fay
Dundee
Mayor Cole
Rose Goulding
Grundy Center
Mr. and
Mrs. G. M. Crownover
Stratford
Ontario
Ways
Butier Coal Co
Fuel Headquarters
Howia
Sam Tissie
Guise
Legionaires, Auxiliary
Social
Best
Interstate Power Company
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