Personal News From Oelwein During Wartime
Word arrives that CPL Don C Morrow of Camp Campbell Ky is demoted to sergeant and headed overseas. Other updates note Donald Butters promotion to sergeant in the Marine Air Corps on a Pacific island, several local residents with relatives in the service, and community notices including school sessions, visits, and furloughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don C. Morrow
Camp Campbell, Ky
C. H. Morow
A. F. Buttersast
Donald
Ipl
In. Island
Pacific
Marine Air Corps
Georgeliano
Cpl
Aliano
Ormerly
F. C. Reis
Fredericksburg
Opa McCoy
Greenfield
Iowa
Rose
East Charles
Third Avenue
Simin
Bart Rommel
Materloo
Harry Young
Oelwein
G. E. VicCoy
Ir. Rommel
WcCoy
San Diego
Marines
Ross Meskel
Wm. Meskel
Jefferson
L. T. Meskel
Hampton
William
Cleworth
City Uandering Co
Johnnie Shinkle
New York
Charles Hughes
Ward
Austin
Minnesota
Fred Sraham
Lore
Infon
D. G. Fausch
T. L. Knutson
Ames
V.L. Carr
Fausch
Carr
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Rochester. —Mrs. Waller Waskow of Wauroma Was A Shopper In Oelweinesterday
F. P. Gernand
Volga City
Rooster
Kahler Hospital
Pat Egen
Westgate
Yestern Lity
Arlene Opperman
Camp Shaffee
Ark
Roy Leverington
Will Leyvarington
Alfred Johnson
Ira Mae
Wadena
Arthur Schlumbohm
Oélwein
Mar~sella
R. L. Young
Sgt
Schlumbohm
Key Field Base
Army Air Corps
Meridian
Mississippi
Dorothy van Denover
Harriet Kappes
Chicago
Dole Mohler
Local births and medical notes from Oelwein mercy hospital
At Mercy Hospital Verle Burco was taken to his home in Oelwein today. Mr and Mrs Alfred Schoultz of Oelwein are the parents of a baby boy born this morning. Grace Longstrom of Oelwein was a surgical patient this morning. Mrs Harold Leech of Wentzata was a surgical patient today. Don’t forget our job department prints letter heads envelopes calendars circulars with quick delivery and guaranteed work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verle Burco
Oelwein
Alfred Schoultz
LaVern L. Tickner
B. B. Tickner
Ave
Great Lakes
Norfolk
Fall Salvage Drive Collects 334000 Pounds in County
A south Fayette County salvage drive turned in 334,475 pounds of scrap. Levin Auto Parts shipped the final load amid weather and staff shortages. The drive used nearly eighty trucks and hundreds of volunteers, and a new drive is expected soon. The county named a vacancy for Oelwein salvage chairman, with Herb Flagman informing Ralph Pix ter of the vacancy. Total cash from the Oelwein dealer was 1,235.19 with expenses listed as 227.63. Funds approved included 250 to Home Guard and 150 to Civilian Defense. Schools organized heavy scrap collection and were honored with flags purchased by the salvage committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Fayette County
Levin Auto Parts
Oelwein Salvage
Herb Flagman
Des Moines
Ralph Pixter
Salvage Financial Committee
Oelwein Salvage Dealer
General Salvage Committee
Oelwein Salvage Financial Committee
Home Guard
Civilian Defense Organization
Ralph Brandt
Tred Cook
Lee Finders
Gill Hicks
Norbie Locke
Dueho
Iowa Motor Co Redecorates Front Showroom and Shop
The Iowa Motor company revamps its showroom and both floors of the building with green and white décor. Elizabeth Klug completes the painting work, emblematic of the women at work campaign as Lawrence Liebe notes the new and used cars being prepared for display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Motor Company
Elizabeth Klug
Lawrence Liebe
Blue Cross Plan Expands With Local Firm Support
Mercy Hospital reports rapid progress of the Blue Cross Hospital Plan with broad local cooperation. Oelwein Executive Council led by Harold Hintz and expediting committee head Fred Lynes coordinate with Cedar Rapids representatives as firms join the plan, including The Ross Co. and J. C. Penney Co. among others. a list will grow as more groups are seen. A. F. and A. M. assemble at Temple 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 5, for funeral services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
Blue Cross
Cedar Rapids
Oelwein
Harold Hintz
Fred Lynes
The
Ross Co
New Home Cafe
Candy Box
Connors Dry Goods
Theatres
Mealey Hotel
Pfeiffer Drug
Hintz Bros
Sprague Hatchery
Butler Coal Co
First National Bank
J. C. Penney Co
Kerwins Clothing
Knapp Coal Co
Iowa Portable Mill
Interstate Power Co
Public Schools
Marie Drug
Oelwein Daily Register
City Laundering Co
Chamber of Commerce
Oelwein Implement
Oelwein Cooperative Creamery
Card of Thanks for Brother's Death From Mrs Art Schrack
I thank friends and neighbors for their sympathy and the lovely cards sent after the death of my brother, Mrs Art Schrack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Schrack
Lost Cap and Library Book Notice in Oelwein
A blue cap trimmed with braid is lost along with a public library book titled Yellow Napoleon in Oelwein. If found, contact via phone 414 LOST. For sale Teeterbebe advertised under a different listing with contact 1430.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein Public Library
Campfire Board Meeting Planned at Chamber of Commerce
An important Campfire Board meeting is scheduled for 8:00 p m Monday evening in the Chamber of Commerce rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Representative of Roofing Firm Here
A group of roofers heard Norman Wikelund discuss roofing problems at a Mealey Hotel meeting. Wikelund's Bird roofing company sponsored by Butler Coal Company held the annual event with a general discussion following the presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Wikelund
Mealey
Archery Tourney Here Next Sunday
The Sunset Archers hold their spring six gold tournament Sunday, June 6, on the field at the end of 3rd St. NE. It is a mail match for National Archery Association members from other towns. Spectators are invited and questions may be asked of any member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Archers
3Rd St. NE
National Archery Association
Community Church School Starts Monday June 7
The Community Church School runs June 7 to 18 from 9 to 11 daily. An executive committee led by Supt Rev L W Hayter and Asst Supt Rev Mr Eppes will oversee activities. a 25 cent registration is charged. Kindergarten to pre school meet at Presbyterian church led by Mrs J N England. Primary at Methodist church with Mrs M G Stebbins. Junior at Baptist church under Rev Mr Eppes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Church School
L. W. Hayter
Eppes
B. W Kugler
Treas
Gen. McFarlane
Presbyterian Church
J. N. England
Methodist Church
M. G. Stebbins
Baptist Church
Boys Overseas Seek Magazines for Distribution
Reported to the registrar office, the boys overseas would appreciate receiving magazines. Magazines must weigh no more than 8 ounces. If you have unwanted magazines, they would be welcomed for the boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register Office
Death Takes M. A. Loban at Oelwein
Mr. M. A. Loban of near Oelwein died this afternoon about 2 20 surviving wife two sons Howard of Oelwein Harold of Figette and seven grandchildren Funeral arrangements not yet completed and will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Loban
Oelwein
Howard
Harold
Figette
Mrs Topper 84 Dies in California
Mrs. Bell Topper age 84 died June 1 at her home in Los Angeles California. She was born and raised near Helwein and was a daughter of B J Nichols. Navy aviation announces limited June slots for cadet selection with strict standards and early completion urged. Training leads to commissions and flight pay starting at 294 dollars monthly. Real estate transfers listed in Fayette County reflect multiple parcels and names including McMaster Pollock Jarchow Schwamman and Schrader through early June 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Nichols
Helwein
Bell Topper
Los Angeles
Calif
B. J. Nichols
Naval Aviation
Minneapolis
Minn
G. R. MacDonald
Naval Aviation Cadet Selection Board
Comdr
MacDonald
Navy
Marine Corps
Fayette Co
McMaster
N. H
Charles J. Kelsey
Readers urged to send in addresses for REGISTER column
Friends and relatives urged to submit latest addresses with phone numbers for the REGISTER column. Special low rates offered. Overseas addresses should include name, serial number, and U S city. military unit or ships not to be listed. Sample entries show ranks and serials with city designations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. City
West Union Boys Head to 1943 State Convention
Richard Antes and John Nydegger of West Union were chosen by the West Union Rotary Club and American Legion to attend the 1943 Boy's State convention in Grinnell. They will travel by a town bus gathering all boys for the trip, with the bus scheduled to stop in West Union. The note also thanks neighbors for sympathy and mentions war bond fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Richard Antes
John Nydegger
West Union Rotary Club
American Legion
Grinnell
Teen Age Dances Begin at West Union Club
West Union opens the summer teen age dances on Monday June 7 at the Club House. Chaperons are Mr and Mrs Lorenz Schatz and Mr and Mrs Permit Tieg. Music is provided by a coin donation box with a small charge for expenses. Dances are open to all youths from age 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
West Union Country Club
Lorenz Schatz
Permit Tieg
Teacher Marries Stanley Friend in May 31 Ceremony
Miss Emma Mae Paydon, primary instructor last year, married Walter Midkirk of Belvidere Illinois on Monday evening May 31 at 8 30 at her parents home near La Porte City Reverend Dee V Butler officiated Attendants were Miss Irene Payden and Robert Butler with Mary Alice Paydon singing I Love You Truly and Because accompained by Mrs Butler The couple will reside on a farm near Caledonia Illinois Best wishes poured in from Stanley friends and relatives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Emma Mae Paydon
Walter Midkirk
John Midkirk
Belvidere
Illinois
James Payden
la Porte City
Dee V. Butler
Arlington
Irene B. Payden
Robert Butler
Butler
Indianola
Simpson Music College
Mary Alice Paydon
Caledonia
Weekend visits and graduation news in Epworth area
Numerous local residents hosted relatives and friends over the weekend. Robert Bird of Beloit Wisconsin earned a bachelor of laws at Madison and will enter the armed forces as a second lieutenant. Sergeant Grant A. Brownell has left the states for overseas duty. Additional family visits occurred in Oelwein Aurora Waterloo and Oran communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Bird
Robert Bird
Frank Bird
Beloit
Wisconsin
Robert
Madison
Fort Benning
Georgia
Armed Forces
Herbert Nichols
Robert Wharram
Amos Finder
Leonard Finders
Oran
C. C. Brownell
Grant A. Brownell
States
Camp Pickett
Virginia
Glyde Day
Sidney Peterson
Waterloo
Union
Church Attendance and Local Visits Noted in Oelwein
Churchgoers gathered Sunday morning while visitors stayed at the Mrs Rose Day home in Oelwein. Mr and Mrs Amon White of Oelwein visited Saturday evening. Elmer Twite and Edd Heise, both from Waterloo and Oelwein respectively, were guests in the Edd Clark and adjacent homes Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Halmes
Decorah
Rose Candle
Iva Karnes
Frank Krueger
Dyersville
Amos Finiers
Orville Rafferty
Paw Paw
Illinois
Ray Dickinson
Jack Wagner
Hawkeye
Albert Fry
Margaret
Cora Brownell
Oelwein
Florence Pond
Waterloo
Harold Hare
Sara Menzel
Tillie Davis
David Roberts
West Union
Bertha Riche
Lester Fox
Fleming
Harold Fox
Roy Roberts
Near Oel
Wein
Homie
Glenn Patterson i
Fred Hardy
Winthrop
Alta Bird
Minnie Nickerson
Epworth
Merle Abbott
Minnie | Fallmer
Wilma Uhlan
Lois Slater
Bloomington
Wayne Jewell
Aurora
Luther Wetzel
Perry Wells
Mullon
Town
Will McClintic
Amos Kiefer
Burr Brownell
George Greene
Amos Finder
Joel Milter
Guy Allan
Mayhard
Mrs. Rose Day
Amon White
Elmer Twite
Edd Clark
Edd Heise
Des Moines Waiter Robbery Suspect Apprehended
Police hold Donald A. Marson 24 unemployed steel worker as a suspect in a strange Des Moines robbery. A man posing as a newly hired waiter served customers, rang the register, and fled with 45 dollars before detectives tracked him to taverns and fired shots to regain custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Donald A. Marson
Propertior
Marson
Equitable Life Insurance Co of Iowa Ad Card
Equitable Life Insurance Co of Iowa presents a compact note featuring a quotation attributed to Huxley about self discipline and education. The brief item cites the company and reinforces a motivational message without additional specifics or context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equitable Life Insurance Co
Iowa
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Havey Larson
Hrhhiye
Iowa Motor Co
Blue Cross Plan
A. F
A. M
Temple
C. A. Jensen
Teeterbebe
Jane Goode
Nola
Lee
Want Magazines
Death Takes
Mrs. Topper
California
Maat Wie
Lysie
Y Coal Co
Uncle Sam
Jack W. Leaton
c/o
Fleet Post Office
San Francisco
Art Feltus
J. B
Eliington Field
Texas
Melvin Marsh
P. O
N. Y
Bill Kaltenbach
17Th
Bks
Chanute Field
Merlyn R. Smith
Naval Air Gunners School
Hollywood
Florida
Dan W. Woods
American Red Cross
Grant Rockford
Herman Anderson
Mess. Sq. B. T. C. No
P. P
Greensboro
N.c
Titanes
George M. Aldrich
Adv
Stanley News
Necro
Pfeiffer’s Drug Store
America
Wardell
Chevrolet Co
Frederick Ave
Wonder Shorts
Huxley
Munsingwear
Munstnewear
Erwin
Phive
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