Diverse local notices span visitors, moves, and events
A jumble of short items notes visitors and residents across Des Moines and nearby towns. Mentions include Joe Cervetti on a business call, BE O Brien at Mercy Hospital for a fractured arm, Marie Zierjack hosting Chicago guests, the William Jerl family moving to Waterloo, and early spring dinners and theater ads. Births, hospital releases, travel to Los Angeles and Berkeley, and academic contest participants from Oelwein are listed along with washing and storage ad notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cervetti
Des Moines
Tre City
BE. O'Brien
Mercy Hospital
Wildweed Orchestra Temite
Marie Zierjack
W. T. McCracken
Chicago
William Jerl
Waterloo
Sehl
Candy Bex
Mr. and Birs
Roy Granneman
Second Avenue NE
Kittenball Tonight at Wing's Park
Two games set at Wing's Park tonight with a 7 00 start. Coliseum plays Maynard in the opening game followed by Moose facing Merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wing's Park
Coliseum
Maynard
Moose
Merchants
Elizabeth Recher Graduates From Drake University
Elizabeth Martian Recher, daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Recher of 117 Tenth St SW, graduates from Drake University Des Moines with a bachelor of arts degree from the Drake College of liberal arts. Her major is German and she is a member of Beta Gamma Kappa and Delta Phi Alpha honorary fraternity, serving as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Martian Recher
Albert Recher
Tenth St
Drake University
Des Moines
Miss Recher
Drake College of Hiberel Arts
Beta Gamma Kappa
Professional Christian Service Sorority
Delta Phi Alpha
National defense jobs ad seeks skilled tradesmen
Urgent employment for national defense requires Blacksmiths Boilersmiths Steel Workers Metal Workers and Machinists experienced in heavier metals. Apply by writing to the Manager, Eighth U S Civil Service District, 925 Post Office Building Saint Paul Minnesota for full information and application form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Steel
Eighth
U S. Civil Service District
Post Offce
Saint Paul
Minnesota
Fareway Store Opens Tomorrow in Oelwein
The Fareway supermarket in Oelwein opens tomorrow under two young managers Kenneth McNerney and Ray Leytham. The 50 by 100 foot unit features modern design, customer convenience, two-basket shopping gliders, fresh produce, meats, and staples with advanced refrigeration and streamlined checkout to speed service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
Kenneth McNerney
Ray Leytham
Iowa
Townsend Club No 2 Special Meeting Called
Townsend Club No 2 calls a special meeting for Thursday evening June 1 at 7 30 at the city library. All members must attend to handle important business before the state convention at Marshalltown Iowa on June 8. Mrs H M Hann announces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Club No. 2
City Library
Marshalltown
Iowa
H. M. Hann
Entertainers from Seff finish Chicago run at Sherman
Visitors join Mr and Mrs Jeff Martin of 742 West Char les to attend a six month engagement by Jimmie Martin and Neal Helvey as part of a unit touring the Dome Room at the Hotel Sherman in Chicago. The act, managed by the Music Corporation of America, opens a four week engagement Saturday and will spend the summer in Milwaukee before returning to the Sherman in fall. Jimmie, once a resident of Oelwein, has sixteen years in show business, twelve with Helvey.
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Jeff Martin
West Charles
Jimmie
Neal Helvey
Hotel
Sherman
Chicago
Music Corporation of America
Milwaukee
Sherman Hotel
Oelwein
Mr. Helvey
Supt
Theo. C. Ressler
Allan Olson
Clarence Sampson
Wm. Nelson, Jr. Willet Miller
Emmet Heigerson
Donald Hackett
Martin Gunderson
Jack Flynn
Repert Burger
Betty Jane Yauslin
Minerva Taerson
Paylis Schwinefus
Lorraine Osmundson
Carol Miller
Artne! Meyer
Viole Martin
Lois Godden
Doris Gilbem
Betty Gilvert
Margaret Eg Xer
Helen Avel
Prife
Judyee Peterson
Curles Peterson
Delores Wede
Arthur Wede
Arlene Gilbert
Wendel Loftsgard
Bobby Abel
Norman Lampen
Lorene Gilbert
Velyn Miller
Vernon Loftsgard
Frankin Shipton
Gordon Meyer
Velma Thurson
Doris Sem
Neil Harris
Arlene Os
Herbert Kaufmannerteen
Arthur Meyer
Vernor Meyer
Iris Hustris
Betane Youslin
Helen Abel
Corbett Dean Loftsgerd
WitiRer
LeAnna Osmundson
Aldén Anderson
Gerald Ames
West Mission Society
Ersur
F.C. A
Nelson
Clermont
Agnes Paul Martin Nelson
Vineyard
Forgeson
Lawler
Spenter Bukken
Ridgeway
Nastrup Larson
Decorah
Minneapolis
Huegeland
Twin Cities
Ramsey
Eni Aitne
First Band Concert Of The Season At Rock Island Park
The first band concert of the summer tonight at Rock Island Park begins at 8 o clock. About 60 members form the band and expectations are high for a standout season. An invitation to join the band is open to all Gelwein musicians. Rehearsals for the finals are Monday at 7 30 p m at the High School. Concerts run Wednesdays at 7 30 p m. The programs feature Iowa Band Law King Overture and more with a wide mix of marches overtures and popular tunes. Citizens urged to attend for the enjoyment of all.
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Rock Island Park
Gelwein
Fisals
Nivais
Iowa Band Law
King
van Suppe
Logan
Arien
Queen City
Barmnard
Popular
Hummel-Whistler
W Liz
Sieczynski
Klaxon
March
Filmore
Obituary of Herman Carl Nus from Arlington Iowa
Obituary for Herman Carl Nus born December 9 1859 near Taylorsville Fayette County Iowa late life in Arlington and Waterloo. Married Anna Pebler in 1887 they had Esther Fred and Clarence. He supported St John Lutheran Church serving as Sunday School superintendent and organizer, died May 30 1941 at age 81 years 5 months 21 days. Survived by three children four grandchildren one great grandchild four brothers two sisters and many relatives. Funeral at St John Lutheran Church with interment at Taverns.
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Herman Carl Nus
Taylorsville
Fayette Coy
Iowa
Hugo
Heinricka Meisgeier Nus
G. H. Fuehr
St. Sebald.ee
Upper Town University
Fayette
Arlington
Anna Pebler
Esther
Fred
Clarence
Waterloo
St. John 1 Church
St. John Sunday School
Jacob Wittorf
Arlington Town
Wierton
Carl
Henry
Richard
Frank
Flora .Schoepee
Alma Burger
Malmr
Minnesota
Bei Davi
Jarsb Wittorf
St John
Lutheran Church
Herbert Meissever
Walter Hahn
Phillipp Lore
Mace
Taviers- Pall
Herman King
Theodore Sus
Inon Michell
Raymond Nus
Ernest Putnam
Marriage Licenses Issued in Week Ended June 3
Clerk Herbert D. Klammer’s office issued several licenses in the week ending June 3. May 31 William E. Witt of Elkader wed Gertrude Frey Wa dena George Senkler wed Marien Lehman of St Paul Minn June 2 Ross Pleggensuhle wed Esther S Burgmann of Sumner.
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Herbert D. Klammer
William Ernest Witt
Elkader
Gertrude Frey
Wadena
George Senkler
Marien
Lehman
St. Paul
Minn
Ross Pleggensuhle
Esther S. Burgmann
Sumner
John T. Riley In Ill Health At Webster City Home
John T. Riley, aged 186 years as of November 7, is in ill health at the M. V. Henderson home in Webster City. He is bedfast and needs help with meals. A longtime Hawkeye and West Union resident, Riley served as district court clerk around 1917 to 1927 and is the father of Mrs. M. Henderson.
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John T. Riley
M. V. Henderson
Webster City
Riley
Hawkeye
West Union
M. ¥. Henderson
Argo Gazette
Fayette County Draftees for Selective Service
Fayette County lists draftees for induction on June 8 1941. Names include Thomas Junior Lingle Oelwein Charles Erwin Hughes John Francis Clemens Jr Oelwein Albert William Youngberg Harold Otis Halverson Elgin and Howard Max Reed Clermont with registration numbers next to each.
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Fayette County
City council holds important session to tighten traffic and budgets
In Oelwein the city council voted to hire an extra part time traffic officer and to call for bids on a new squad car. They also approved WPA water main proposals, referred drainage issues on 3th Ave SE to the city engineer, transferred 1500 dollars from the emergency garbage fund, and granted or denied several licenses and permits. They scheduled an adjourned meeting for Thursday evening.
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Oelwein
3Th Ave
Cora A. Annett
Board of Supervisors
Megaw
Mazziwtt
South Freder
Paul Hammond
Travel Inn
VT. Cable
Desert Colonel Commits Death by Own Action
Berlin reports Cal Pubert Cotlew a French fighter who deserted to the British in Palestine has killed himself. Dispatch notes Cotlew’s death by his own hand as confirmed from London on June 4.
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London
Radio
Berlin
Cal. Pubert Cotlew
Palestine
Middle East War Views and Local Commencement Notes
The item surveys Middle East tensions with references to Syria Turkey and British-French actions amid German influence and troop moves in the region. It also reports the Clermont area school events including eighth grade awards and a high school commencement with speakers and honors.
Churchill Will Be Questioned
Britain faces wartime scrutiny as questions arise about air defenses and anti invasion measures. The public and experts debate whether airfields, gun placements, and vehicles are adequate to defend dromes and deter enemy landings, with calls for stronger protection of key air bases and parachute nets.
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Britain
Thiltary
Memorial Day Program Detail and Band Selections
A Memorial Day program outline lists selections and performers. E. E. Ramsey leads the school band with a mixed repertoire including The Battle Hymn and Poppy Song. Participants include Annahelie Laftsgard Lois Olson and the American Legion Auxiliary Juniors with awards and presentations on the agenda.
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Cours Spangled Banner
E. E. Ramsey
J .al Nelson
Flanders Field
Annahelie
Laftsgard
Lois Olson
American Legopt
American Legion
Is Epilepsy Inherited What Causes It
A discussion of whether epilepsy is inherited and what causes it. Public interest article promises opinions from famous doctors and offers a free copy to readers sending a request to the Educational Division at 535 Fifth Ave New York Dept 1542 adv.
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Fifth Ave
New York
N. Y
Clermont Lutheran Church Class Schedule Update
The Clermont Lutheran church announces remaining two weeks of classes. Courses are to be celebrated from morning to afternoon with sessions numbered 4 and 3.4 and 7 and 8 under the supervision of Teach Riure Miller.
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Clermont Lutheran Church
Ning
Teele
Tramsfe
Arriving Set Oweday the Great Lakes Mav at Station
Ray Hackett on a nine day furlough arrives with his parents Mr and Mrs Hackett at the Great Lakes station.
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Great Lakes
Ray Hackett
Mrs. Fackett
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