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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1945
Page
2
A garbled staff directory lists names such as Miss Alberta Thach MoH Siew fey Lindstrom Roth Aedron and odd phrases about information access and printing. The fragment mentions departments and requests for labels and paper, with unclear references to fees and classification.
An editorial laments wartime selfishness as communities, including a religious town with fourteen churches, prioritize self over sacrifice. It notes shortages of physicians and dentists alongside paradoxes in church staffing, highlighting one church paying a $4000 yearly minister plus parsonage and an extra $1200 assistant, leaving others understaffed and some with two preachers. The piece critiques communal imbalance during hardship.
A street survey in Oelwein finds three men, including a farmer, have never drawn wills. They admit a mental resolve to arrange affairs but delay, highlighting costs and complexities of without a will. The piece links wills to community needs like a city auditorium and recreation space, and mentions a Des Moines Register editorial.
A scan of the June 6 1935 Davenport column recalls local visits weddings and trips. Mr and Mrs Do attended a state convention and Mrs Mable Haterday visited friends and relatives. The Harrys with sons George and Accompanied by Tweed enjoyed the new bridge sights and rocks. Russell family returned from Lockport Nerv for Leo Shipng home and Marie Shippy wedding to Robert Mercer All New York. Also June 6 1925 Misses Victoria Manoccheo and Frances Chrese spent summer with parents after a year at Teacher's College.
George E. Sokolsky reviews President Truman's handling of Hoover, praising his invitation and dignity while contrasting wartime food programs. The piece lauds Hoover as shy but selfless, arguing his leadership during World War I food efforts outpaced World War II agencies in efficiency and cost, with focus on fairness and decency in office.
In a letter printed here, Eleanor Roosevelt argues unemployment insurance sustains the broader economy and prevents a downward spiral. She contends it aids war workers and families returning to civilian life, noting farmers, shipyard workers, and veterans rely on stable credits and income as postwar conditions shift.
Gracie Allen humor column cites Hopkins in Moscow and a Russian remark on American women. The spoof notes travel, talk, and a San Francisco conference, with playful jabs at beauty standards and cultural contrasts.
Farmers urged to use calcium arsenate mixed with gypsum to stop striped and spotted Cucumis beetles. Apply at ground break and weekly until vines run. Beetles about a quarter inch long, yellow and black. Protect early or larvae feed on roots reducing vigor and yield. Agricultural estimates sold at lumber yards and some seed stores.
A listing of Wednesday evening radio programs from WMT CBS NBC and WHO networks detailing show start times from 6:00 PM to midnight. Programs include Jack Kirkwood Ellery Queen Dr Christian with Jean Hersholt and news bulletins with a mix of music and featuring hosts such as Frank Sinstra Kay Kyser Fred Waring and more across CBS NBC and WHO stations.
A dense list of 1940s era radio programs across stations WMT WGN WHO and more. Entries include Jack Korkwood Show Death Valley Sheriff Major Bowes Corliss Archer and Abbott & Costello among others with times ranging 6 PM to Midnight and various news, quiz shows, and music programs.
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