Oelwein Mayor Resigns. Harrington Named Successor
Mayor Zuber resigns effective August 1, 1948, citing mounting duties. The council unanimously selects Harrington, former third ward representative, to assume Mayorship, with possible five-member board until April 1949. Zuber praises council and pledges service. Harrington to lead a city praised for progress and strong department heads.
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Maer
W. Yabur
Geof Hydiguiders
Rewis Hayrington
Zuber
Gripking Meter Company
Die
Iastern
Cil
Bin
Swan
Tay
Harrington
Third Ward
M. F. Gunderson
Eieleaver
Oelwein
City of
Oelweit
Drust
Oclwein
Goering Widow Sentenced for Nazi Profiteering in Garmisch
In Garmisch Germany Frau Goering widow of Hermann Goering was found profiteering from Nazi assets. A court ordered 30 percent of her property confiscated and detained her for months awaiting deNazification. The ruling targets the former Reichsmarshal's heir and party legacy in postwar proceedings.
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Frau Goering
Montana Democrats Renominate Murray in Primary
Montana Democrats renominated U.S. Senator James Murray as unofficial primary returns from Helena show the incumbent extending lead amid party support. The incomplete results reflect a contested statewide race with Murray maintaining momentum through party backing.
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Montana
Murray
Helena
Mont
U.S
James
Banquet Tonight Honors Retiring Railroad Trio
A banquet tonight in Oelwein honors W. C. Cade Charles W. Coggins and Don Huskey for 107 years of combined service with the railroad. Coggins led in total service and retirement milestones are noted for their roles at the CGW Oelwein shops and the Great Western division.
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Greal
Weelhese
Cho Ley Pecowition
Longs Company
W. C. Cade
Charles W. Coggins
Don Huskey
CGW
Qelwein
Luis Fa
Cogains
Ih Vnbus
Oelwein
Roundhouse
Tskey
Great Westeen
Ge Able Pitty Sanell
Tuskay
Ivanauive
Former Resident Dies In Chicago
A former Gelwein resident, Drard Tere Neu Wek PE Grothith died in Chicago on July 20. He moved to Chicago years ago with his family, leaving behind his wife and two children, Robert and RoLert, both of Chicago. Funeral services will be held today.
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Chicago
Oelwein
Irene Ghilfith
Gelwein
Ens
Fan
First Park Established Here In 1906
Oelwein’s three parks trace their roots to 1906 when the city purchased land south of the lake for public use. Over the years 12 donated lots, additions by Wing, Johnson, and others expanded Wing’s Park to 16 acres, with later grants creating Redgate Park and a 65 acre city park complex. Donations, purchases, and improvements totaling thousands have built a major recreation area for Oelwein’s residents.
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G. A. Oelwein
Emma Oelwein
Qelwein City Park
Oelwein
M. Wing
Frederick Streets
Videk
Wink
Detpuss
Second Street
Chicago, Rock Island and Macific
S. W. Johnson
Block 19
Wing's Park
City
SGU
Ottereveek
Abelly Lake
Gre City
Joy
Reid
Cora Reid
Park Commission
Warn Roets
Harry
Viola Bechner
Charles
Ingrid Matinsky
Redgate Park
Jen
Legion Promotes American Way at Annual Dinner
Turnout of about 150 attended the Toss Reid Post event as Pat Hils outlined the Legion’s role in promoting Americanism. The sponsor of a baseball program with over 4,000 youth playing nationwide was highlighted, along with plans to combat juvenile delinquency and future Legion activities. Marilyn Manna performed for the crowd and the incoming officers were introduced.
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Pau Tornquist
American Legion Command
Legion
Reid Post
American Legion
Pat Hilscheck
Marilyn Manna
Oelwein Readers Rally to Help Four Children in Need
A Monday front page appeal in Oelwein reports swift Good Samaritan actions after a mother with four children needed essentials. Volunteers organized a list of items and ongoing support, with a collection point at the han on 6th Ave. SOW. The four children range in ages from infancy to early school years, and local residents pledged clothing, home goods, and furniture to assist the family.
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W Regis- 4
Oelwein
Aly
Sartet
Yau
Trend to Right in New French Cabinet
Paris reports a shift to the right as Andre Mare, a radical socialist, is named minister of justice after ten days of consultations. President Vincent Auriol asked Mare to form a government, aiming to create a cabinet led by Trabert Kovan. Auriol's move signals a possible pivot in French politics amid ongoing party talks.
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Paris
Andre Mare
Meus Iaivers Pil
Recording This Edition Opens Historic Lures and News
The Register notes omissions in this edition while acknowledging valuable help from readers, especially the elderly, for information and pictures. It mentions items previously published yesterday to clear space for summer features and historic lore, with more to come.
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Register
Mrs Smith Heads Republican Women at county meeting
Mrs Smith led the Republican Women group at the county gathering held in the town hall. Officers were listed including vice president and secretary as the local unit prepared for upcoming elections and organizational duties.
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Mrs. Smith
Car Collision on South Frederick Street
A vehicle crash occurred on South Frederick involving multiple drivers. Investigators are detailing the scene and potential injuries while traffic control remains in place. Local authorities urge drivers to seek alternate routes as cleanup and preliminary reports proceed.
Jury Finds Farmer Guilty in Death Verdict
A coroner's or jury verdict from Nia Springs convicting a farmer in a fatal incident is reported with scant readable details. The article fragment mentions a farmer, Gillap, and a coroner or jury proceeding but lacks clear names, dates, or locations due to damaged text. The readable terms imply a homicide or accidental death ruling linked to a local farmer.
Final Jubilee Celebration Programmers Announce Plans
Event officials outline a city wide Jubilee with air show at Lake Oelwein Park and stadium events. Activities include aerobatics and formation flying by Army craft, air races, music by bands and choruses, a parade, pageants, kids activities, and fireworks. Crowning of a king and queen caps a long day of exhibitions, games, and entertainment.
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Fiat
Wragrun Sui
Ayers
Lake Oel- Wwein
Ievstinu
Oelwein
Ewlulful
Pitrol Aris
Owlwein
Luk
Waverly
Oel
Wein
Independence
West Union
Uke Grane
Rita
Boone Valley
la A
Marehuge
Sherunipid
Tao P. m
Dubuque
Boy Scouts
Billidium
Specia
Charles Spink
Coliseum
Entries for King Queen of Jubilee Close Thursday
A lingering fragment records entries for a Jubilee pageant, noting couples listed in the register and upcoming ceremonies. It mentions a King and Queen selection closing Thursday, with details about marital status and venue, though the text is garbled and partial.
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King
Queen
Jubilee
Dewey Seeks Stassen Aid in Campaign Drive
In Pawling New York Governor Thomas E Dewey Republican presidential candidate and Harold Stassen met to discuss support for the GOP ticket The talks focused on Democratic control in Washington and the run up to the campaign in the Midwest where Stassen would be active The governor believes Stassen could be especially effective in Minnesota Wisconsin and Nebraska backing the campaign
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Dewey
Stasren
Pawling
N.Y
Gav
Thomas E. Dewey
Pavel Ki Slaseen
Hy Tovernan
Minnesota
United States Reacts To Berlin Crisis With Firm Resolve
Secretary of State Marshall stated Washington will take all possible measures to respond to the Berlin crisis while seeking a peaceful solution. In Berlin, Western allies hold to a firm stance, with Marshall and aides preparing for further discussions and possible diplomatic moves to avoid war.
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Atale Cegege
Cy Marshall Sail
Rossis i Berlin
Sueking
United States
Marshall
Berlin
Soviet Union
Germany
Reich
Bud P Rupeat
Lucius DB. Clas
Teeta Ambagindar
Murphy
Ussor
Lane
Reidingt
Bertin
France
Budget Boosts City Tax By Two and One Eighth Mills
The city council approved a budget raising the levy by 2 1/8 mills to 21,458 dollars, funding city government, parks, and library needs. School and county levies will add most of the total tax hike, with officials noting the increase is modest versus neighboring towns. A public hearing is planned for August 2 to discuss the budget and assess airport tax implications.
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Park Roms
Library Board
Pank Commission
LW Zuber
Heelty Bane
Alepory
Taras
Sdwarts
Eral
Flo
Mayer Zuber
Cig
Fasta
Ba LH
Satinford
Leagues of
Iowa
Municipilitius
Citgs
Aramierd
Pennian
Avo
Ardet
Irvin
50th Anniversary Celebration Reported in Local Notices
A historical 50th anniversary event is described with references to organizers and locations including names like Howat and Sere Mele Velain. The fragment mentions committees, dates, and community involvement in a celebratory program with local era specifics.
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Velain
Je Waly
Mawara
Gal Whisker Police Make Final Rounds
In Alv activists identify as whisker police conduct routine checks on Gelwelt Iuie Hein Pratt Hotkay and Fmatt Hiskett nin. Reports indicate effort to enforce local code while AGU findings point to inward reforms.
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Gal Whisker Police
Alv
Pratt Hotkay
Unclear OCR item on land sale and local notices
Fragmentary OCR text notes a land deal involving buyers and seller, mentions park land and a fee, references Eastern Iowa places like Oelwein and Chey Meteora, and identifies names such as J. F. Cole and Nick Ploem with no coherent narrative or dates.
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Oelwein Chey
Meteora
Pacer
Qeherin
BNL Cetin Vo
Akerwing
Mo AL Test de
J. F. Cole
Nick Ploem
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European Union
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Thanet Leu Ard Cole Prailonty Reine Pesansing
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Hames
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South Frederick
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Martin Tan
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