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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1945
Page
3
In Brief Telephone 28 or 99
Local notices report numerous callers and visits to Devorah residents including Holt family and relatives from Navy and Army units. Veterans and students travel between Des Moines Waterloo Minneapolis and Chicago for leave duty and studies. A city circulation notice urges subscribers to call for missing REGISTER by 6:30 p.m.
Admitted and discharged patients at Mercy Hospital
Admitted: nna May Schraeder of Oelwein tonsulotomy Connie Foster Sally Foster Darlene Maher M M Munger Tella Hail Richard Weston Adams Lorenz Behrens medical surgical. Discharged: Mrs. Alice Purnside Mrs. Ray Wood and baby Mrs. Alva Allen. Hazleton. Invest 10 in War Bonds and Stamps now. Our boys need equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nna May Schraeder
Oelwein
Connie Foster
Sally Foster
Darlene Maher
M. M. Munger
Hadeson
Tella Hail
Richard Weston
Stanley Medical
Adams
Strawberry
Lorenz Behrens
Abingtes
Alice Purnside
Ray Wood
Baby
Maynard
Alva Allen
Hazleton
Memorial Picture for Mrs Witzigman at Grace Methodist
The unveiling of a Christ picture memorializing Mrs Gail Ruth Witzigman will be at Grace Methodist Church on June 1. Bishop Brashares will attend. The 33 by 38 inch image bears the inscription In memory of Mrs Gail Ruth Witzigman wife of the Rev F C Witzigman D D. The article also covers a Rotary talk on the CGW locomotive repair program at Oelwein shops with details from superintendent Theo Olsen and foremen on motive power air brakes tools and cost figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Gail Witzigman
F. C. Witzigman
Grace Methodist Church
Charles Wesley Brashares
Des Moines
Gail Ruth Witzisman
F.C. Wits
Oelwein
Chicago Great Western
Rotary
Theo
Olsen
W. C. Cade
Herman Hall
John Teeters
Charley Cogins
Towa
Ilinois
Ahinesota
Geilwein
Cade
Hall
Teeters
Coggins
Railroad
E. E. Deyo
J. A. Courtright
Gus Metster
Joe Becker
Joe Rodgers
Homemade Truck Triumph of Local Mechanic in China
A Field Equipment unit in Kunming, China, built a homegrown truck from three old Chinese vehicles. S/Sgt Wayne L. Donaldson, Pfc Henry E. Filis, S/Sgt William L. Ruesch, and S/Sgt Lewis Rice led the two week project, using a Chevrolet nose, Ford chassis, and a GM cab. The improvised truck, praised for saving fuel and oil, features a distinctive high pitched horn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kunming
China
Herent
Junk Yard
Wayne L. Donaldson
Ocehwein
Iowa
Henry E. Filis Altan
William L
Former County Sheriff Moves to Texas from Fairbank
Fred Bushby former Buchanan County Sheriff and local official leaves Fairbank with his wife and six children for Texas. He sold his farm to Clarence and plans to settle along the way, seeking a new home while recalling his World War I service and farming days despite losing his right arm and thumb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbank
Fred Bushby
Texas
Clarence
Fred
Fairbank
Buchanan County
Nvria Service Well Attended in Elgin Memorial
Large crowd gathered Sunday afternoon for memorial services in Elgin. The program included Invocation, Rev. J. C. Warren, vocal solo by Mrs. Gerald Shaffer, reading We Too Were There by Noel Smith, musical group from Elgin led by Dawn Dummermuth, and an address by Ally W. H. Antes of West Union. Cemetery exercises conducted by the American Legion. Card of thanks from Mrs. George Ohligschlager for sympathy and hospital courtesies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Justice Court updates misprint lists offender name
In Sawardar's Justice Court a misprint lists the offender as Donald Strasa instead of Donald A. Sprague. The fine of 15 dollars and costs for driving without a license and faulty equipment includes seven dollars suspended if a license is obtained within 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Court
Sawardar
Donald A. Sprague
Donald Strasa
Heavy Bible School Enrollments at Strawberry Point
The Daily Vacation Bible School at the Methodist church began a two week session with seventy eight children enrolled. Teachers include Rev R Park Anderson John Davis Barbara Dunfrund Nira Obl GertTrude Fenchel Elaine Kingsland Betty Bieber Joan Kimpsion Marjorie Homewood Leola Carter. Emanuel Lutheran church reports sixty one pupils enrolled for the two week session with morning and afternoon classes. Teachers are Rev and Mrs S J Merrer Florine Ariell Forda Snyder Beverly Huebner Donald Chevalier Darlene Dexter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strawberry Point
Methodist Church
R. Park Anderson
John Davis
Barbara Dunfrund
Nira Obl
Gertrude Fenchel
Elaine Kingsland
Betty Bieber
Joan Kimpsion
Marjorie Homewood
Leola Carter
Hn Emanuel Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School
S. J. Merrer
Florine Ariell
Forda Snyder
Beverly Huebner
Donald Chevalier
Darlene Dexter
Randalia Guests and Local Visits Noted
Randallia residents Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Parker and niece and A. B. Peters, Mason Ciriy, stayed with Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Ostrander whose daughter Marion Snyder hosted a monthlong visit. Festina visitors, Kenneth Thamert and daughter Jean Owatonne Mina, spent time at Fred McFadden's home. Mrs. Wil Dugan of Waterloo and others visited Wednesday. Henry Anderson of Newhall and Mrs. John Woods of Independence visited the McFadden household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Parker
A. B. Peters
Mason Ciriy
L. L. Ostrander
Marion Snyder
Festina
Ang Mys
Kenneth Thamert
Jean Owatonne
Mina
Kirs
Fred McFadden
Wil Dugan
Waterloo
Henry Anderson
Newhall
John Woods
Independence
Elgin U S W to Meet Wednesday
Elgin U S W will convene at city hall Wednesday afternoon with a call for many handkerchiefs bed pillows wheel chair pillows and slips for use at eight convalescent hospitals.
Stanley News Society Notes From Local Visitors and Furloughs
Miss Neva Pond correspondent reports visits in the Louis Anderman home near Arlington and other Stanley areas last week. Families from Waterloo Des Moines Cedar Falls and Maynard are mentioned along with a State Park picnic honoring Harry Weston on furlough. Sgt Ray Kwehl of Texas arrived to visit relatives while others attend funerals and trips to Lake View and Quasinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alische Jenney
Louis Anderman
Arlington
Velma Hill
Cleo Bahn
Mildred
Waterloo
Virginia Morgan
Des Moines
Parenttal
Chas. Morgan
Dorothy Olsen
Fayette
Mirs
Min Fallmer
Ales
Estyle Franck
G. MM. Hacker
Cedar Falls
Stanley
Mrs. Ett
Harry Weston
Ray Kwehl
Texas
Frank Morgan
Lesle Weston
Mary Weston
Gordon Barker
Lake View
Maynard Luther Aid Meeting
The Lutheran Ladies Aid Society will meet at 2 p.m. in the church parlors on Thursday afternoon. Hostesses are Mesdames H C Warnke A H Betz and Wm Wiehe.
City Viaduct Waterproofing Costs Draw Fire
West side residents and city officials clash over the water project tied to the viaduct. Officials say CGIA share exceeds 5000 dollars unpaid, with costs cited under a cost plus ten percent plan. Mayor Gunderson notes labor was inexpensive and disputes focus on condition and drainage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.giavis
C.G
Lis
Chet Engieer
Gundesun
Rion
C.G.A
Alayer Gunderson
West Side
Memorial Day birth and community notices mix
The page lists a Birth Announcement for a baby born to Mr and Mrs Ray Woods with Memorial Day timing at Mercy Hospital. It notes a Sunnyside Masonic lodge special meeting for third degree, Helping Hand Society Wednesday gathering, and cemetery association’s June meeting at Mrs George Leis home with seven members in attendance. Also contains household tips on cleaning sinks with lemon and do it yourself faucet repair plus pine soap shampoo recipe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Woods
ar @ Ib
Mercy Hos Ipinal
Cemetery Association
Lastiies Cemetery Assotien
George M.lei
Roisaat
Alsbaugh
Curtain Laundering Tips for One Room
Laundry guidance explains laundering curtains for a single room using starch, noting fast drying and ways to prevent shrinkage. It advises hanging methods, drying curtains to avoid wrinkles, and ensuring rod fittings resist rust.
Fairbank News Briefs Include Visits and River Rise
Fairbank notes Lillian Thompson reports Mrs. Sylvia Miler and nine children visiting Zion for a weekend stay while Mrs. Ronald Michener and son Mike return to Illinois. William Zimmerman of Chicago visits F L Adexman. Wapsie River rises slightly to .08 feet. Island Park logs tied to trees but water lower than last June. More Fairbank news inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Miler
Zion
Gene Muller
Navy
Ronald Michener
Mike
Wapsie River
Wapsie
Fairbank
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Ethel
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Kath
U. S. Army
Ft. Benning
Doris
Burl E. Doty
Pacific Theater of Operations
Airs
Roy Doty
Kathleen Kyarp
The
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Tom McNamara
Herman Schoenbers
G. G. Ward
Minneapolis
Minn
Jack Irvin
Twin Cities
Bob Buerneke
Rud
Ot Maynard
Evelyn Lenz
Council Bluffs
Galen Vargason
Mt. Vernon
Cornell College
Mrs. D. Nagy
Chicago
W Harold
Clarence King
Richmond
Ind
Paul N. Boots
Bris. C. V. Boots
C. V. Bonts
University Hospital
Town City
Boots
Mercy Hospital
Oelwein Daily Register
WAV
Siewepar
CGW
George Ohligschlager
Charles Feller
Joe Dinan
West Union Justice Court
Marcene Abel
Robert Westerhagen
Farette
Wallace MccBlee
Marie Schlatter
Wiliam McElree
Warrtage
Sylvia Sanderson
David Wells
Randalia
Sam C. Tassio
Betty Jean Stibley
Green Bay
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Donald A. Wildman
Dubuque
Ruth Audrey Patridge
Bible
Fars
Chris Rasmussen
Rosella McComb
Carrier
Conoco
Young Coal CO
Elgin U.S.W
Stanley News
Neva Pond
Joan Clark
Farrier
Golda Fullmer
Floyd Odell
Robert Warnke
Brotherhood
Missouri Synod
G. Wesner
J. Wegner
L. Wolve
A. Schlegel
Slemory
West Charles
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Bezister
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Masons
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Helping Hand
Helping Hand Society
Floyd Henniges
Becaus
Pinment & I
Keier
Xbutlercoal CO
Tae
Melua
Lundberg
Lillian Thompson
William Zimmerman
F. L. Adexman
Coliseum
Oelwein Battery & Electric Co
Kansas
Lowell
Clyde Tombaughk
Oeivein
Oelwein Battery & Electric
Eikenberry & Smith
Tion
Hintz Bros
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