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Oelwein Daily Register

Location

Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1941

Page

8

Society notes show local club meetings and engagements

The Silasx-Young Junior Club met at the City Library on Saturday afternoon. Mrs Frank Wet announced an engagement between Mary Wet of Woen and Hevorwksen of M Husers. Hostesses and officers referenced include Mrs Gort Maing and Mrs Wine. Florence Giannizzeri entertained Kathleen Duffy as a June bride. Lawndale and Modern Priscilla clubs held gatherings with programs and planned picnics.

Salves-Foung Silasx-Young Junior Club Mry Frank Wet Wocen Anneance Weil A Hevorwksen M Husers Orlven Wedics Florence Giannizzeri Kathleen Duffy Danco Moss Duffy Joanne Jones Miss Duffy

Women’s Farm Bureau Meeting Noted in District 4

The ladies of district 4 met Thursday evening, hosted by Mrs Everett Beare, with four employed guests. A delightful reception followed as plans and community topics were discussed at the gathering.

Women's Farm Bureau Ladies of Districs Thursdas Mra Everett Beare

Village event and notices at Celwem Park picnic

Mrs Roy Roberts won high prize Shirley Smith traveled and Margante Myers low at an afternoon social. Plans for a picnic at Celwem Park on July 24 were discussed. Mrs Clarence A Pond was appointed press correspondent The leader. Dorothy Kenmiston spoke of a guest speaker at the next meeting. A birthday next month and a reminder about a handkerchief for the shower. Richards Smejkal marriage to Violette J Rick Gatgrter of Mr and Mrs Newt Risares of Oelwein and Luu. Miss Smejka a daughter of Mr and Mrs Sme sac. 428 Thord L East Cec r Rapids, or on marriage Monday at 120 per Tee Tyuble reg c. erpark. entertainment at the church and a wedding in St Louis. Smejkal is a Georgetown South Carolina graduate and attended Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. Mr Smejka from Washington High School earned a Pharmacy degree at the University of Town. They will reside in Cedar Rapids with Mr Smejka at Shores Company.

Lous Smerkal H:gh Georgetown South Carolina Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Cedar Rapids Smejka Duatee Washington High Ool University of Town The Shores Company

Review of The Activities In The War Zone

United Press correspondent Ben Ames reports from Alevandretta that travelers say Aleppo remains under German control with rail access restricted to military age. RAF and US air operations target Ruhr Rhine. Ruhr region fires and heavy bombardment noted. Terminology and typographic errors aside, the piece covers German supply lines, Luftwaffe activity, and the Atlantic war theater with sporadic figures and mentions of ships and tonnage, plus a stray Want-Ad plug.

Ben Ames United Press Alevandretta Turkey Syria London Ruhr-Rhine Rad

Clairvoyants Needed A Card-Reader Defends In Squeeze Lesson

Barclay notes a bridge contest where a questionable club lead triggers a key squeeze and testing plays. He explains how unblocking discards and choosing lead sequences affect declarer and defender outcomes, illustrating risks of misreading danger cards and timing.

Survivors Tell Of Sinking Robin Moor

Survivors say a German submarine sank the Robin Moor after demanding passage. The vessel bore American markings yet carried general cargo, and the commander spoke in poor English. The consul notes no survivors were among those who boarded the sub for inspection.

Robin Moor Linthicum Lorricxe Lorick U.S. A Roo Sne Surk

Auto Industry Faces Steel Production Pressures

Rigid control and potential cuts in steel supply threaten the auto sector. An order targets thirteen sheet and strip mills supplying steel for cars, trucks, refrigerators, boat hulls, and other goods, with Ford Motor Company among firms asked to adjust output as defense production priorities rise.

Ford Motor Company

Torpedo Nazi Battleship report from page one

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a torpedo attack against a Nazi battleship. Mentions vessel status, observation delays, and reduced speed as forces maneuver near a port. The text is garbled with stray letters and ad-like remnants, offering few clear facts beyond the action and aim of torpedo use.

Avera Meria Mandal Severate Voray

German raids strike Ruhr industry and western ports

The air ministry said a large bomber force attacked Ruhr industrial targets in the heaviest single-night raid yet, destroying many factories and starting fires while six aircraft vanished. Coastal command hit docks at Brest Antiserp and near Rotterdam with losses noted.

Ruhr Germany Brest Scharnhorst Gneisenas Bomber Command Coastal Command Antiserp Rotterdam

German Raids Less Frequent Continue To Stagger Britain

The British report seven planes lost last night and eight the previous night, a satisfactory percentage for a large operation. Across the war, losses favor the British, with England raids showing about six to eight German losses per British loss. This indicates Germany has not mastered air power to invade England, remaining strong but not dominant.

England Germany

German raids on Britain and strategic pause amid looming knockout threat

Up to June 1 total British casualties from German raids reach 94830 with massive damage to buildings industry ports and communications. Despite RAF resilience Britain fears new German night bombing when full moon aids. British officials doubt weather alone explains inactivity suspect Germany is gathering resources for a decisive strike possibly against England or North Africa or the Near East, with Crete cited as an example.

Britain Germany Bliiz England North Africa Near East Crete

4 H Club Girls Name Officers Gaser Rock Valley

Rock Valley and surrounding towns list 4 H Club officers including Kathryn Crist Rachael Misel Betty Toomer Jeanne Rhoades Lenox Lois Shhulz Dorothy Ranthbun Helen Rippey Mary D Bell Alice Stovre Lois Apel Mary Jean Weiss and others. White ribbon recipients Naomi Copeland Ruth Green Leah Mae Brand Gloria. Montezuma convention to climax with outdoor music festival featuring The American Way of Life and Pan Americanism themes as 1 200 delegates sing and 2 000 girls present a show.

Gaser Rock Valley Kathryn Crist Clarence Rachael Misel Marengo Betty Toomer Nemaha Jeanne Rhoades Lenox Louisa Berger Tama Ethlan Kinsella Bernard Lois Shhulz Hayfield Dorothy Ranthbun Independence Helen Rippey Mondamin Naomi Copeland Selma Ruth Green Fremont Leah Mae Brand Glidden Mary D. Bell Delwem Alice Stovre Lansing Lois Apel Nora Springs Mary Jean Weiss

Stars of Our Fish pageant song collaborators and soloist named

Miss Fannie R B Buchanan of Iowa State College collaborated with Mrs Pearl Converse in preparing the script for the pageant. Evan Davies, Mosona county farmer, has sung operatic roles in earlier conventions. Elizabeth Wilson, Marshall county 4 H girl, will take the solo parts in the second section dedicated to the 21 Latin American countries.

Fannie RB. Buchanan Iowa State College

Crete in Our Hands and Promises of Future Facts

The article argues Nazi press stance that war aims shift with suited methods and claims Crete is already captured. It dismisses prophecy about future gains, insisting Britain cannot be judged by words but by verified outcomes and actions. It emphasizes creating facts rather than predicting results.

Churchill Crete

New Window Glass Aimed at Prospective Builders

A new market glass promises clear vision and high UV transmission, selling at a reasonable price. It appeals to home builders by offering health giving sun rays while maintaining visibility.

Japanese officer seized amid spy ring bust in Los Angeles

Authorities in Los Angeles charged a Japanese officer and associates with obtaining U S naval secrets. Toraichi Kono, once Charlie Chaplin's chauffeur, and a former American sailor were detained alongside.

Trarn Tatibana Los Angeles United States Toraichi Kono Charlie Chaplin Rouse Rsia

Contract Ends Strike Threat Over Wage Scale

Washington talks centered on wage concessions for flying sea and B-24 bombers with a 60 cent minimum under current U. S. British contracts. Union officials pressed for eight cent bonuses, higher for foremen, and a 10 cent supervisor differential. The pact was signed by Ma. Reuten H. Fleet, consolidated president, with C. L. Bentley as international Machinist representative and local officials.

Washington U. S Ma. Reuten H. Fleet C. L Bentley

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