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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1941
Page
6
In Barclay on Bridge, the piece argues ace equals king queen in value when counting methods fail to add value for extra care in a suit. It analyzes a sample deal where careful defense by West shifts the outcome, showing how leading strategy and suit play can swing tricks and even game chances despite four aces being present.
Presbyterian guilds met this week with delegates traveling from Houston to Mexico for a hotel greeters convention. Honor graduates from the 1943 Methodist class were recognized at a Thursday breakfast hosted by the Women’s Society of Christian Service. Three graduates were present along with several guests including Mrs Temple and Mrs Temple, as well as the president of the WSC S. The room featured pale colors and decorations. Speakers offered remarks honoring the graduates: Ruth Catherine Citrica Conker Helen Reith De Helen Eckre gart Find jer Marion Jaresy jene Kaherle Willem Sion Melvin arr ee Rummel Gms Fochard Wagner and Howard Wolken.
The couple Moss and Andrew Sundar married on June first at a Baptist church in Texas. The bride Nellie De LL Clark wore a white gown. After the ceremony, guests gathered at the couple’s Water-Co home for a birthday surprise. The bride’s family includes Mrs McCurg, Hotel Ellis executive, and Mr. Ivens, with the couple planning to reside at Hotel Ellis, Water Co.
Fragmented text outlines a plea by the American Eagle Club for money. It mentions individuals or entities such as Witt Ceraciar and American Eagle, with unclear references to fees, soldiers, and a possible introduction of an arrest or catechism style note. The excerpt is garbled and non-cohesive.
War news from Cairo describes ongoing preparations for heavy fighting on the Libya-Egypt frontier as German forces are believed poised to strike. Chief Marshal Longmore is relieved as RAF commander in the Middle East and replaced by Air Marshal Tedder. British troops from Crete pour into Egypt amid evacuations, with combat losses admitted as Crete is described as heavily shelled and damaged. casualty figures and specifics are wild but indicate severe disruption.
The University of Iowa awarded nearly 1150 degrees and certificates at June commencement led by President Girgil M. Hancher. Degree winners spanned 39 states and five foreign countries as honors were announced in liberal arts, law, engineering, and commerce.
The article notes farmers approving quotas by about 86 percent, far above the national average. In Iowa, 3622 favored and 606 opposed. The piece mentions engraving orders available at the Oelwein Daily Register Office.
President Roosevelt signs a war era package affecting port iron ore and Great Lakes freight. Knudsen and Stettinius opposed a key amendment shifting authority to a War and Navy high command. Treasury and post office funding details are included.
The report discusses Cyprus and Syria as focal points in tensions among Britain France and Vichy France. It notes Gen Henri Dentz’s pledge to defend the French colony and the risk of estranging France if Britain pursues further moves.
The latest agriculture department figures show farm incomes declined in March with a drop of about 7 percent from February. Despite the decrease, income remained higher than many states, with Iowa leading in agricultural earnings for the period. Local farmers faced tighter margins amid shifting commodity prices.
A sensational Cleopatra anecdote claims she dissolved a pearl in wine to win admiration, then faced ulcer pains. The ad urges readers distressed by stomach or ulcer pains to try a 250 box of Adga Tabet Thermas helper at FLI Gutline and drug stores.
The March 1941 income report shows farm crop cash income down from 21.8 million in March 1940 to 9.2 million this March, while livestock income rose from 36.5 million to 47.9 million. For the first quarter of 1941 cash income declined by about 2.86 million, from 200.07 million to 197.21 million.
The James Lange theory is described as reversing the usual idea that emotions cause actions. It claims we run because we are frightened, not we are frightened because we run. Other emotions are said to be similarly reversed.
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