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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1945
Page
3
Long list of local residents and visitors with travels to Waterloo Cedar Rapids Longspeak Colo Des Moines and Fairbank plus military moves and business calls. Various names many addresses and a final notice urging subscribers to call for their Register by 6:30 am with a carrier delivering.
Mercy Hospital admits David Jelings of Fayette and Ellis. Discharges include Velma Sample of Oelwein, Mrs Lawrence Dibble and baby of Tasleton, J J B McBride and baby, L F Short and baby, Paul Murray and baby, Donald Oltrogse of Westgate, Den Wall of Oelwein, Elliot of Strawberry Point, and Malcolm Kramer of Strawberry Point.
Special from Fayette reports the Wesley Methodist church closed its Bible school with an evening program of readings and Bible stories by various participants. Talks included Beverly Kaiser and Geraldine Dors Whiff among others, with chalk talks by Ana Durer and Viola Mas. Dance awards went to Gross, Hitt, and Nus.
An Eighth Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress known as Band Wagon, piloted by 1st Lt Thurman W. Geren of Ohio, fought through severe damage with two engines out. Despite losses and wounded crew, Lt Geren and Lt Eugene Collis steered toward friendly lines, bombs were jettisoned to lighten the craft, and the bomber finally crashed near Saarbrucken before the crew bailed out. Wounded engineer died later.
Daytime larceny case involves Doreig Ruperds of Oelwein cited for intoxication and offenses. Other defendant Fres Neweto faces related charges with Bibes and costs noted. Want ads column suggested for results.
Oelwein Dairy Register staff and community correspondents gathered for the 7th news clinic and banquet at the Mealey hotel. Lew Warren presided. speakers included Taree correspondents Mont Clark of Wadena, Detton of Strawberry, Miss Lillian Thompson, and others.
Among the graduates of the 9th Personal Affairs Course at the School for Personnel Service in Lexington Virginia, T.5 Robert B. is noted for giving advice and assistance to service men facing transitions and personal problems as they adapt to military life.
The Oelwein ration board appeals for student volunteers to handle heavy office work this summer. Chief Clerk Marcella Schlumbohm says workload rose beyond the school year and sugar applications must be processed immediately. Helpers from junior high and high schools will work unpaid, with flexible half day hours.
Martin Preble 81 died at 2 30 p m in Fairbank after a heart attack following a three week illness. Born October 184 in Nebraska Indiana he came to Fairbank in 193. He married Elle McDonnell December 12 1894 at Immaculate Conception church Fairbank. Survived by wife one daughter seven grandchildren one brother Roberts of Rus Nebra. Funeral at Immaculate Conception church June 2 9 30 a m with burial in Fairbank cemetery. The Preble couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last year.
The Community Church School reports an enrollment of 163 as it nears its final week. Parents are urged to register children for the coming session, with activities including a picnic at Buck Island Park. The final session will be held under the supervision of the superintendent.
A local consumer reports recovering a ten dollar overcharge on auto repair services. The incident involved a Chevrolet vehicle and a vehicle payment record as documented by the messenger and related materials. The case highlights price adjustment and accountability in local auto service.
In the wartime years 1942 43 income in the chemical sector fell sharply from about 1110 to near 60 per cent of prior levels, reflecting wartime disruptions. The figures point to a significant downturn in Galerent related chemical activity during this period.
Mrs Elle Campbell 83 dies in Waterloo at 3 20 am. Services pending with burial details and church service information. Funeral dates and locations unclear due to fragmented OCR.
Paris reports Allied officials discuss seizing German industrial plants to pay reparations. Proposals claim many factories remain operable, with war potential intact, enabling rapid pricing and transfer within months.
In Washington, an officer identified as Bard and assistant navy chief resigns from his post amid unclear circumstances. The report notes upheaval within the Navy leadership and hints at ongoing internal discussions shaping future command structure.
The report notes a series of high level resignations around the end of World War II. Charles C. Ross, the acting Secretary of the Navy, states he has no intention to resign despite events surrounding President Roosevelt’s death. He indicates his resignation came soon after Roosevelt’s passing and would be effective before V-E Day, with the context including prior actions by Truman’s administration and treasury officials.
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