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Oelwein Daily Register

Location

Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1946

Page

6

Boston's Amazing Red Sox Hit 401 Victory Score

New York reports the American League raves at the Boston Red Sox after a double header sweep of the Chicago White Sox. Cronin's lineup wins 6-1 in game one with Boo Ferriss earning his ninth win, and 5-2 in game two as Dobson adds his sixth victory. The Sox lead the league with a sizzling 19-4 home mark and a 791% winning percentage, well ahead of the Yankees 28-17.

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State champion Moose bowling team earns praise in local column

The Moose bowling team, featuring Dawson, Miche ener, Rudy Pollock, Mase Holub and Johnny Gorman, won the state title in Iowa City. Frank Gates lauds standout all around athlete Oehwein. Meredith Dix to oversee Wing Park recreation events as games open with the Moose facing Randalia in the second game. The piece urges community support for local recreation and active participation.

Gallo Bay Moose Iowa City Ronnies Dawson Micheener Rudy Pollock Mase Holub Johnny Gorman Oehwein

Cellophane Pioneer in the American Candy Trade

The candy industry led cellophane adoption in the United States starting as box overwraps and expanding to wrap individual hard candies as the material's use grew across sweets.

United States

Stanley Softball Games List and Schedule

The Stanley softball team schedule lists games from June 5 through July 1 against Westgate Moose of Deltwein Elks of Oelwein Vets Randalia Maynard and Shinlex with Stanley hosting several home dates. A Monday game vs Maynard ended 19 to 8 in Stanley's favor. Team lineup includes Edgar James Kuennen Kuehl Keniston Kunkle James Clark C. James. Officers are Manager Glenn Short secretary-treasurer Carl Mahoney and team adviser Leon Meyer. Ed Clark owns the field and provides it for use.

Stanley Westgate Moose Deltwein Elks Delwein Vets Randalia Maynard Moosey Oelwein Elks of Shinlex Vets of Arnold Klink Fayette Edgar James Kuennen Kuehl Keniston Kunkle Clark C. James Glenn Short Carl Mahoney Leon Meyer Ed Clark

Saints Hold Lead as Three Clubs Swirl in A A Standings

Saint Paul rallied to defeat first place Indianapolis 9 to 3 while Louisville beat Milwaukee 8 to 3 as the trio swapped the top spot over four days. Blues and Miller games produced a mix of wins and shutouts, including Freddy Sanford’s 6 0 win over the Blues and Lefebure’s sixth victory. Fran Smith, 23, no-hit Hornell Pirates 9 0 over seven innings for the Lockport Cubs, his fourth win and third shutout in a season after Coast Guard service.

United Press American Association Abbott Costelleo St. Paul Indianapolis Louisville Milwaukee Saints Blues Toledo Kansas City al Lyons Bernie Lute Freddy Sanford Minneapolis Millers Columbus Enl Lefebure Jack Creel Jack Herr Red Birds Matertal Hornell Fran Smith American Legion Yeadon Lockport Cubs Hornell Pirates Smith Lock Bort Coast Guard Hare

Davenport Defeats Waterloo 4-3 in Three-Eye League Action

Davenport outhit Waterloo to win 4 to 3 yesterday and retain first place. Danville Dodgers were shut out 2 to 0 at Decatur. Terre Haute blanked Evansville 5 to 0 after a five run rally in the eighth. Springfield beat Quincy 8 to 4 after taking a four run first inning lead.

United Press Davenport Waterloo Danville

British Bout Gate Sets Record at Harrin Bay Arena

A record British light gate of about 220000 dollars is assured for a 12 round bout at Harrin Bay arena between British champions Bruce Woodcock and Freddie Mills. Neither title is at stake, both principals were recently knocked out by Americans, and Woodcock carries a 12 pound weight advantage with a reputation as the harder puncher.

London Bruce Woodcock Freddie Mills Harrin- Bay Arena Woodcock Mills

Survivor recounts Nordhausen camp horrors after WWII

Dominic Pirillo, with American occupation forces, told a Rotary club about Nordhausen, site of V2 work, where prisoners toiled 14 to 18 hours daily. He described dead and exhausted victims, forced labor from several nations, and dire food shortages. He also mentioned Hitler Youth brutality and varied postwar views on rebuilding Europe.

Dominic Pirillo Nordhausen Germany Rotary Club Third Armored Hitler Pirilla England Europe Pirillo Ralph Sprague Jack Howard Harold Jamison Leo Kerwin Waterson Alcoholics Anonymous

Maynard Resumes Town Band Concerts This Summer

Maynard brings back summer band concerts under Mrs John Foss. First concert Saturday night June 15 at 8 30 on Main Street with rehearsals June 6 and June 9. Community project aims to provide local music and public performances. In a separate item, Barney Ross will broadcast an analytical series on the Louis Conn fight June 9 to 18 with E Both Brumby. five shows originate in the camps.

Maynard John Foss Main Street New York Barney Ross Louis Conn Ross Eboth Brumby

Favorite Radio Programs Over Three Major Networks

Tuesday evening radio lineup across WMY CBS MBS KXEL WHO NBC features Big Town Theater of Romance Tamer Sanctum Encore Theater and more with news, sports, and music blocks. Listed programs include Living Ross Sings Jack Smith Ed Sullivan Dunninger McGee and Molly and Operation Crossroads in a dense schedule across 6 PM to after midnight.

Wednesday Evening Radio Programs Full Schedule

Radio listings for CBS MB8 ABC and EXEL networks cover 6 PM to 12 AM with diverse shows. Program blocks include talk, drama, music, and news featuring Jack Carson Diana Barrymore Frank Sinatra Crosby and more along with late night signs off.

Dean Landfear

Obituaries for Edith Mettilin Sprague and John Bayness

Edith Celestia Mettilin Sprague born June 6, 1867 near Oelwein died May 29 aged 79. She taught in rural schools, cared for family, married Sidney Sprague in 1895, raised eight children, active First Presbyterian member, Longtime Ruth Guild and Women’s Bible Class, WRC and Royal Neighbors member. funeral at First Presbyterian Oelwein. John Arnold Bayness, born August 9, 1879 in Leighton Buzzard England, died May 29 aged 66 years 9 months 20 days. Immigrated with family, resided near Waverly and Westgate, married Rose Jane Ross in 1904, had three children Cletus George Beulah Loren, worked on railroad and Fayette County roads, survived by wife and children, funeral in Oelwein conducted by Rev. Perron.

Edith Sprague Edith Celestia Mettlin James and Hannah Andre Mettlin Oelwe Little Country Iowa State Normal School Cedar Falls Little Ida Grove Hood Harold van Denover Ralph A. Sprague George Allison Dorothy Sprague Oelwein Peter Kraft Stanley Jack MM. Sprague Bellingham Washingston Howard W. Sprague Worcester Massachusetts Grace Qelwein Ruth Guild Womens Relief Corps Order W.C. TU Royal Neighbors of America 5. K. Hazlet Charlie Mettlin Oolwein Presbyterian Church L. W. Hauter C. 2. Hintz J. W. Lawrence B. Hilsabeek Jesus John Arnold Bayness Leighton Buzzard England George Bay Ness America William G Joseph W The Vic Inity Waverly Westgate Rose Jane Ross Thhree Cletus George Beulah Vesta Loren LeRoy Fayette County University of Iowa Hospital Cletus G Chicago Loren Beulah Cletus G. Bayness Clifford F.perron First Baptist Church Brant Funeral Home

Local obituary notice for Sophia Tait and Marc Fridley

Obituary note listing pallbearers Jess Steward Jef Martin Merry Hall Joe Weigel Harry McInnis and John Wolf and thanking readers. Advert says Delwebn Daily Register notes advertising ethics and value in ads.

Sophia Tait Marc Fridley Jess Steward Jef Martin Merry Hall Joe Weigel Harry McInnis John Wolf

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