Local notes show residents visiting and traveling
Mrs W P Begakke of Fayette visited Oelwein today as an observer. Hawkeye shopper Mrs F Schnorr was in town. Miss Hulda Petratz and Mrs F H Friedman noted. Many neighbors and relatives travel, attend graduations, and return from visits in Waterloo Des Moines West Union Chicago Dubuque and Mt Vernon. Hospital patients include Mrs M Ortman and others. local weddings and baptisms announced. several families host guests and attend events in Crawfordsville Prairie du Chien and Grinnell.
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W. P. Begakke
Fayette
Oelwein
F. Schnorr
Hawkeye
Hulda Petratz
West Gate
F. H. Friedman
Sumner
Mercy Hospital
M. Maxon
West Union
E. A. Northrup
Floyd Gerken
Dubuque
M. J. Hurelon
Margaret Ann
Dorothea Gerken
Chicago
L. C. Gerken
Bob Pane
Art Roepke
Capitol City Commercial College
Des Moines
Miles
Ivan Older
Beverly Mae
Cheney
Older
E. A. Fox
Will Leverington
Prairie du Chien
Wisconsin
Bob
John
Lee Finder
Brainard
Minnesota
Fairfield
Iowa
Wm. H. Hart
Robert An John
Council Bluffs
C. J. Cooney
Hart
Oelwein Daily Register
G. A. Hanson
Rowley
Hansen
Dorothy Shaffer
Marcen Seamans
Clifford Bartels
Clifford Swarts
Dunkerton
Bartels
Sonja Lou
Clarence Erickson
Erickson
Will Bartels
Bird Duckett
Stanlex
Richard Packard
Jensen c. Clausen
Seattle
Washington
Packard
Amalie
Escamilla
Hazel Cadwell
Liord Young
Mis
Marcella Schlumbohin
Harold Wolfe
B. P . Elks
Gelwein Lodge
Fred Lynes
Lynes
A J Steere
Earl Rhine
Frank Mack
Dee
Buck
Milton Stebbins
Jack Ervin
Jackie
Bethesda
Maryland
Ellen Mortis
New Hampton
Ervin
Rotary hosts Fayette Selective Service Board talk
The Fayette County Selective Service Board members addressed the Oelwein Rotary Club at noon. Chairman Francis Loftus and the medical examination team outlined classifications, examinations, and the work of both the board and the medical staff serving the county. An inter-city meeting was announced for Monday June 23 with speaker W Earl Hall of Mason City on his South America tour.
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Fayette County Selective Service Board
Oclwein Rotary Club
Francis Loftus
West Union
Loftus
Howard Risk
Oelwein
D. W. Ward
F. P. Leehey
J. C. Davis
Fayette County
D. Dwyer
F. A. Downer
Lamont
Leon Layton
Joan Jonas
C. C. Hall
W. Earl Hall
Mason City
South America
Car Collision on North Frederick Avenue
A Sunday morning crash on North Frederick Avenue involved cars driven by Don Richards and Mrs. Craig Foster. Both vehicles sustained considerable damage. passengers Tommy Foster and M. C. Marsh were treated at Mercy Hospital for facial and head cuts. Mrs. Foster and Mr. Richards were shaken and bruised.
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North Frederick
Don Richards
Craig Foster
North Frederick Avenue
Tommy Foster
M. C. Marsh
Mr. Richards
Mercy Hospital
Wartburg College marks completion and graduation ceremony
Kenneth Morrison son of Mr and Mrs W J Morrison of Oelwein completed the two year business administration course at Wartburg college this week. The school officially closed with commencement exercises at 10 a m on Wednesday.
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Kenneth Morrison
W. J. Morrison
Oelwein
Wartburg College
Wartburg
Upper Iowa to offer summer Civilian Pilot Training course
Upper Iowa University and Upper Iowa Airways announce a summer Civilian Pilot Training course for northeastern Iowa. open to 19 to 26 year olds with two years of college, passing a medical, and ready for ground and flight instruction led by Peter J. Kliszka as Reserve Officer. Registration closes June 15. tuition covers insurance and exams. The program aims to train pilots for postwar demand and patriotic service.
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Farevte. Lowe
Iowa
Upper Iowa Airways
Upper Iowa University
Ant Peter J. Kliisa
W. T. Smith
Smith
Eleanor Krasnicka Graduates From Cornell College
Eleanor Krasnicka, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Krasnicka of Oelwein, graduates from Cornell College Mount Vernon Iowa in Cornell’s 88th annual exercises. A large class of 118 degrees marked the three day program with alumni day on June 7 and commencement on June 8. She was a member of the Delphi social group and majored in public vocal music.
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Mount Vernen
Eleanor Krasnicks
John Krasnicka
Oelwein
Cornell College
Iowa
Cornell
Miss Krasnicka
Moose Beat Coliseum In Close Battle
The Moose defeated the Coliseum 7 to 6 in a bitter rivalry game at Wing's park. Jack McDonnell and Mel Kirby each hit two homers with a man on for Coliseum. The crowd turnout was large despite poor field conditions and ongoing repairs at Wing's park. The teams meet again Wednesday for another showdown.
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Wing's Park
Moose
Coliseum
Jack McDonnells
Mel Kirby
Kirby
Whale
Scard
Wing's
Northbound C G W Passenger Train Delayed By Washout
The northbound C W passenger train was diverted and not expected to arrive in Oelwein until late afternoon due to a washout at Peru.
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de Béré
Oelwein
Peru
Two Knifttennsal Games At Wings Park Tonight
Tonight at Wings Park two kiwi tennis themed games start 7 30 with the herd hitting team from Stanley facing the Merchants. The Moose of Cedar Rapids meet the Moose from Oelwein in a strong matchup with Oelwein boasting a powerful lineup this year. Everyone is urged to attend.
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Wings Park
Herd
Stanley
Merchants
Moose
Cedar Rapids
Oelwein
Oelwein Moose
Oelwein Baseball Triumph Over Elkader on Sunday
The Oelwein baseball team defeated Elkader 8 to 4 on Elkader’s diamond Sunday afternoon, tying for first in the northeastern semi pro league. Thomas pitched for Oelwein while Stern took the loss for Elkader, and Duggar homered. Next Sunday Oelwein hosts Lawler on the local diamond.
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Oelwein
Elkader
Thomas
Stern
Duggar
Lawler
Newton Archery Tournament Highlights From Sunset Archers Meet
The Sunset Archers hosted the Newton Invitational with 51 archers, awarding grand champion Everett Younker of Oelwein and top ladies such as Marjorie Newland of Center Point. Notable shooters included Harry Wells Oelwein and Wayne Miller Oelwein, with class winners in A through D and clout shoot honors.
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Sunset
Marie Fisher
Cedar Rapids
Dale Wells
Oelwein
Wayne Miller
Harry Wells
Gelwein
Poweshiek
Tama
Iowa
Marjorie Newland
Center Point
Everett Younker
Marshall Jr
Columbia
Gerald Wells
Burnyce Colesbaugh
Mar
Sunset Archers
Effie Wetherbee
Ruth Younker
Pollock
Stairs
Jones
Tumbia
Clout
Elma Day
Marshalltown
Adie Billy Sauntry
Newton
Geo. Miller
Edith Doty
Everett Hoagland
Relief Appropriation Cut to 875 Million Impacts WPA
The committee caps the relief appropriation at 875 million dollars with only part funneled into WPA projects. 350 million is earmarked to extend the stamp plan for distributing surplus commodities, lowering the initial 1 billion WPA total. Hunter’s testimony flags early July WPA layoffs of 300 thousand plus 600 thousand more through June 1942, with about 2.5 million eligibles remaining and 37 percent of those seeking work likely to be employed. Paotecat Potecat, derived from French pout, refers to a chicke n predator of poultry.
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WPA
Hunter
A Noble Father Theme In Fatherhood Poem Reflections
A long reflective piece credits a father for integrity and honor, weaving verses about the Star Spangled Banner, virtue, and a son’s duty. It references a 1940 talk by Rus C. Cunningham and includes lines about guardian guidance, sacrifice, and strong family lineage.
Heavy Casualty In Nazi Raids
Heavy casualties were reported from German air raids on the harbor area. At 10:40 about 40 planes dropped bombs aimed at naval works and civilians, causing damage mainly to one apartment block. Rescue workers retrieved bodies as fires spread but overall damage appeared limited. A later attack by 30 planes targeted the harbor outskirts and docks, with fires set but limited structural destruction due to shore battery defense.
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Eth 1
Mary
British Readies for Suez Strike in Syria Campaign
Britain and Free French take the initiative to stop Hitler’s infiltration in Syria and Lebanon. They boast larger forces and sea control off the Syrian coast, with promising Arab and local support while Vichy faces pressure. Hitler’s aim appears political, seeking to draw Britain and Vichy apart as Crete’s fall reshapes supply routes toward Egypt.
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Suez Canal
Britain
Hitler
Lebanon
General Dentz
Vichy
Syiia
Crete
Rhodes
Syria
Wavell
Africa
Libya
Sicily
Zbruk
Alexandria
Suez
Egypt
Canal
Did John L Sullivan Fight With Stomach Ulcer Pains
A fragmented note discusses John L Sullivan and questions if stomach ulcer pains could have affected his eating and performance. It mentions indigestion heartburn chest pain and excess acid with a product Trev Edge Tablets and consumer refunds via F I Guthrie drug stores.
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John L. Sullivan
F. I. Guthrie
Ady
Gasoline Tax Revenue Totaled 207 Million in 1939
The federal government collected 207,018,745 dollars in gasoline taxes for the year ending June 1939, reflecting a substantial revenue stream from fuel taxes and contributing to public funds.
Address Class of Graduates at Rutgers Speech on War Readiness
The Rutgers University graduating class heard a speech urging national unity and readiness for possible war with Germany. The speaker warned sacrifices may come but emphasized defending democracy and the nation’s future. He urged practical defense and the resolve to meet looming threats with renewed strength.
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Germany
Rutgers University
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