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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1945
Page
4
Local notes list residents visiting, traveling, or trad ing busy days. Names include Rose Mary Roote Arlene Steck Alma Brown Berly Beleyn Sue Bowman plus many others with scattered travel and service updates across Oelwein Fayette and neighboring towns. Educational and commercial notices appear for fur coats and local business visitors in this periodical city roundup.
Local item notes a Wadena girl injured in a collision involving a train and automobile. The report mainly lists residents and visitors in the area, with names including Mrs. Anna McGee on business in West Union and Leo Greco on leave from the U. S. Navy visiting his parents. Additional society notes cover dances, travel, and community events among residents of Decorah, Oelwein, Manchester, and surrounding towns.
At Mercy Hospital of Wadena a seven year old girl, Francise Welsh, of near Wadena, is in serious condition after a collision at crossing No. 10. A 1935 Chevrolet driven by her mother was struck by a southbound freight train, the car pushed 30 feet into the signal box area. Both mother and child were taken to the hospital with skull fractures and other injuries. the extent remains undetermined.
Lester P. Fox is pried in a veterans photo release noting 18 months in theater operations and 30 months in service. He is reported to be at O'Reilly General Hospital in Springfield Missouri with his wife also ill.
Stanley J. Evans of Iowa City fined $5 and costs for leaving a motor running in an unattended vehicle. Stanley L. Evens of Iowa City fined $2 and costs for double parking. Harold Shoemaker of U S Army fined $1 and costs, with costs suspended for improper parking.
Mrs Gertrude Vander Las steps down after years as central school principal and senior high teacher. She held roles at Tow’s College of Central Felis and centers in the community. The board will announce successors and honor her tenure at a forthcoming ceremony.
Luther Tells Thrills In Alaska describes hunting and life in Alaska as explained by How ard Luther, son of selate F H Luther, during a Methodist Homebuilders meeting in Anchorage. He notes cold, government-driven Anchorage, trapping and fishing industries, beavers, and beaver season limits. He and his wife Musa share experiences, including moose and caribou hunts, beaver trapping by air, and a wary claim of a giant brown bear that he did not pursue. The talk covers Alaska living, commerce, and travel, with references to local landmarks and people.
Airs. FL M. Cowell received two calls from her son Roger and family of Lusk Wyoming wishing her a happy birthday. Suzanne Luka visits felines in Sumner. John and Margaret Sanborn return home after living in Oelwein with friends Ted and Janann Proctor. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burke were callers in Waterloo. Peppermint oil is described as a flavoring agent for gum, candy, toothpaste, medicines, soaps, and more.
Ie and Mrs Carl Nelson Fairmont Minnesota hosted a pidge club gathering at the FYison home from Monday to Wednesday. Prizes went to Mrs Frank Welch Mrs Kenneth Baldwon Mrs Lrne Ku rens and Mrs Arthur Herrimg. Virginie and Mrs Frank Walters visited from Dennison last weekend. Rever One and inkle attended in Wadena Memorial Day week. Mr and Mrs Dale Rubens and Ella Vosheissenit hosted Lucie Schabacker in Wadena.
Hazel Nelson, who has taught at Dennison Town, is spending vacation at home. W H Stohr visits daughter Mrs Albert Downing at Oc-lein? Weisman Mrs Ross Levert and the Saunders family, along with granddaughter, call on Mrs C W Morey.
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