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Oelwein Daily Register

Location

Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1946

Page

6

Moritz-Rodrick Marriage Announced Hawkeye nuptials set at Methodist Church

Miss Martha Frances Wiley of Melrose New Mexico will wed Robert H. Carmichael son of Hawkeye residents at 4 o'clock tomorrow at the local Methodist church. Rev G H Goodrick to officiate in a ring ceremony with Edward Melcher of Cedar Rapids to sing before the vows and Mrs K R Henderson at the piano. The couple plan a short wedding trip and out of town guests include Estelle Stahl and several others from Cedar Rapids Minneapolis and Indianapolis.

Hero K. R. Henderson Treva Carmichael Kenneth Carmichael Russel Johnston Minneapolis Mitchell Moret Orange City Iowa H.C. Carmichael Eastern New Mexico Melrose Hawkeye High School Coe College Indianapolis Louis Schlatterer Margaret Johnston

Lutheran Missionary Society Meets at Church Parlor

The Lutheran Missionary Society met on Wednesday at the church parlors with Mrs. A. J. Maillie as reader. A brief business session was held by the president, followed by refreshments provided by Mrs. Carl Wagner and Mrs. C. Kenyon.

Lutheran Missionary Society A. J. Maillie Carl Wagner C. Kenyon

Mrs Chase Hosts Birthday for Charles Chase in Fayette

Mrs. Al vie Chase entertained Wednesday afternoon at a birthday party honoring her son Charles Chase on his tenth birthday. Fourteen friends attended, enjoying games and lunch. Charles received several gifts.

Mrs Stepp Hosts Fayette Shower for Bride Shirley Stepp

Mrs Attrus Stepp was hostess at a postnuptial shower Thursday afternoon from 2 to 5 in honor of her daughter Mrs James Thomas Hamilton the former Miss Shirley Stepp a recent bride Thirty guests attended including the bride's grandmothers Mrs Julia Siepp Fayette and Mrs Ed Moore Elgin and out of town guests Mrs Andrew Dummermuth Elgin Mrs Joe Conner and Alicia Joe Independence The afternoon was spent visiting and the bride opened gifts A lunch was served at the close

Stepp Fayette At Trus Stepp James Thomas Hamilton Shirley Stepp Julia Siepp Ed Moore Elgin K K Klub Andrew Dummermuth Joe Conner Alicia Joe Independence

Waucoma Auxiliary Elects Year's Officers

Waucoma Iowa special report says the Waucoma American Legion auxiliary elected officers for the coming year at the June meeting. Officers named include President Mrs Don Kizer Vice president Mrs Elmer Kretzschmar Secretary Mrs Vern C Willis Treasurer Mrs Charles Rathcamp Chaplain Mrs Paul H Belding Historian Mrs Phil Balk Sergeant at arms Mrs John Balk and executive board Mesdames George Shibley Matt H Blong and Dewey Chizek. Kizer hosted. Final Poppy day sale report totaled 56.60. Members voted for a tea towel shower for the Legion hall and a pot luck luncheon at the next meeting July 2 with Dewey Chizek in charge. After business a luncheon was served. Guests were Miss Virginia Lawrence and Mrs Paul Smith.

Waucoma Auxiliary Waucoma Waucoma American Legion Auxiliary Don Kizer Elmer Kretzschmar Vern C. Willis Charles Rathcamp Paul H. Belding Phil Balk John Balk George Shibley Matt H. Blong Dewey Chizek Kizer Legion Hall

W R C Members At Convention In Cedar Rapids

Mrs Manila Struckman Zoe Benninger past presidents of the Women s Relief Corps Lenora Driscoll present president Gertrude Walker Laura Heth delegates and Elsie Walker left for Cedar Rapids Friday to attend the Department of Iowa Women s Relief Corps convention Also Olive Moore California visiting in Oelwein Other subsidiary groups at the 72nd state encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic include the ladies of the G A R and the sons and daughters of Civil War veterans

Manila Struckman Zoe Benninger Women’s Relief Corps Lenora Driscoll Gertrude Walker Laura Heth Elsie Walker Cedar Rapids Department of Iowa Women's Relief Corps Olive Moore California Oelwein Grand Army of the Republic Ladies of Sons Linion Daughters of the Union Veterans

Den 4 Cubs Meet at Mrs Stinger Home

Den 4 of Pack 35 met at the home of Mrs. David Stinger. The meeting opened with the Cub Law, and new Den Chief Fred Damion led the session. They planned a good turn each day this month, played Keep Away, and adjourned with singing America led by Delbert Wilson Keeper of the Buckskin.

David Stinger Fred Damion America Delbert Wilson Buckskin

St Veronica’s Circle Meet Thursday at K C Hall

Mrs B W Vamge hosted St Veronica’s Circle at the K of C Hall on Thursday with 500 played at three tables. First prize went to Mrs Claude Cole, second to Mrs Albert Wer del, guest to Mrs J W Murphy, and door prize to Mrs J L Sexton. After lunch, meeting adjourned. next gathering June 20.

B. W. Vamge St. Veronica's Circle K. C. Hall Claude Cole Albert Werdel J W. Murphy J. L. Sexton

Community Club and Lodge Events Weekly Schedule

Sunday drives to Mason City for IOOF and Rebekah. American Legion Auxiliary mass at high school stadium 7 15. Moose Women meet Monday 8 p m town hall. Tuesday 4 B club at West Charles 2 30. D of A at Chamber to Mercy Hospital to fold bandages. L A O R picnic Tuesday 11 4 o'clock City Park. Pla Mor Club at Elva Miller 2 p m Chamber of Commerce. Wednesday St Ann circle 2 15 Sacred Heart gym. Thursday St Elizabeth circle at Mrs Joe Graff 4th Ave. VFW auxiliary 8 p m. Friday Jefferson Rebekah Lodge 8 p m election of officers. Special program for Past Noble Grands.

IO. C. F Rebekah Mason City American Legion Mass Memorial Women of the Moose Town Hall Agnes Taylor John Bloom West Charles Co. D. of A Chamber of Cammerce Mercy Hospital L. A O. R City Park V. F. W. Hall Elva Miller Chamber of Commerce Laurence Raftis St. Ann's Circle Sacred Heart School St. Elizabeth's Circle Joe Graff 4Th Ave

Fortsch Wagner Marriage Here

Velma E Fortsch of Oelwein and Charles M Wagner of Fairbank were wed Friday at 2 30 PM in a Methodist parsonage ceremony. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Marlin Brandt with Rev F C Witzigman officiating.

Velma E. Fortsch William Fortsch Oelwein Charles M. Wagner George Wagner Fairbank Marlin Brandt F. C. Witzigman

Maynard Women Entertain Ladies Aid

Mrs. Hugh Armentrout and daughter Dorothy hosted the Bryantsburg Ladies Aid at their home south of Maynard on Thursday June 6. All members except four attended. Guests included Miss Norma Wolfe Waterloo Miss Wilma Wolfe Hazleton Mrs. Robert Armentrout and daughter Winifred and Mrs. Lloyd E Walker Jr Sumner.

Maynard Hugh Armentrout Dorothy Bryantsburg Norma Wolfe Waterloo Wilma Wolfe Hazleton Robert Armentrout Winifred Lloyd E. Walker Jr

Repair Crossing on South Frederick

State highway workers have fixed the railroad tracks on South Frederick City area over the past several days. The crossing had been badly in need of repair for several years with little prior work done.

South Frederick

Four senators warn of risks in OPA extension bill

Four minority members of the Senate Banking Committee warned that only a buyers strike or speculators panic could follow the amendment ridden OPA extension measure. They argued the bill would spell price, wage, and rent stabilization death and threaten the economy. The report was signed by chairman Robert F. Wagner and senators Sheridan Downey Glenna Taylor and Hugh B. Mitchell.

Washington Senate Banking Committee Robert F. Wagner Sheridan Downey Cal Glenna H. Taylor Idaho Hugh B. Mitchell Washn

Talks Resume In 42 Day West Allis Strike

Federal conciliator Maj James Holmes resumes negotiations between Allis Chalmers Manufacturing Co union and company at the West Allis plant to settle a 42 day old strike. Holmes contingency plans call for continued talks until an agreement is reached or deemed impossible while the labor secretary threatened possible government seizure of farm equipment and general machinery.

Milwaukee West Allis Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Co James Holmes Secretary of Lewis B. Schwellenbach Holmes

State Clinics to Use Kenny Polio Method

MINNEAPOLIS UP Treatment of infantile paralysis victims at state clinics throughout the nation by Sister Kenny method was indicated today. The plan to combat polio using the method proven by Sister Elizabeth Kenny was announced at the Elizabeth Kenny Foundation annual meeting. Thirty four state and regional leaders gathered to plan the 1946 campaign aiming to raise 2000 dollars with Marvin L. Kline announcing Bing Crosby to stay as chairman of the executive committee.

Minneapolis Sister Kenny Elizabeth Kenny T Elizabeth Kenny Marvin L. Kline Foundation Bing Crosby

Van Duzer Rites Here Tomorrow

Funeral services are set for Mrs. May Van Duzer 50 of Waterloo tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Hinty Funeral Home with Dr. F C Witzigman officiating. She died Thursday at home and is survived by her mother Mrs Anna Engstrom of Oelwein a daughter Ava two brothers Art Engstrom of Oelwein and George Engstrom of Sioux City and a Town City Sir Sidney Smith. The Rev. Smith called the death suicide after neighbors found her gas-filled apartment. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

May van Duzer Waterloo Hinty F. C. Witzigman John J. Engstrom Lenton Hillman Stanley Iowa William van Duzer Ames Art Oelwein George Sioux City Ava Sidney Smith Black Hawk

Luckies Back In Register Soon Campaign to Run in Paper

The Rewisinium reports Lucky Strike cigarettes will return with a strong campaign of 20 advertisements starting about June 25. In Moose-Westgate action last night the Moose won 12 to 9. Batteries by Wheelan Jarchow and Wenniger.

Rewisimum Oas Lucky Strike Moose Wheelan, Jarchow Wenniger

A Lot of New Homes Go Up in Smoke

A massive fire at Hilty-Forster Lumber yards in Milwaukee destroyed about 3.5 million board feet of lumber. The blaze covered 13 acres, damaged nearby houses and a street car viaduct, and drew 80 percent of the city’s firefighting equipment. Police controlled a large crowd as traffic stalled. President Otto Buhem estimated damage at 400 thousand dollars.

Milwaukee Hilty-Forster Lumber Company Ihe Edward Wischer Wischer Otto Buhem

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