Oelwein News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Events
Local residents attend family visits and summer plans as Oelwein stores advertise specials. Miss Hilda Zwanziger and Miss Ethel Oberfel visit relatives. Fred Lane services held in Independence. Bernice Duckett visits family. many locals travel to Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Winona for visits and college gatherings. Community ads promote Dad's Day meals and safe storage services at city laundries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Zwanziger
Newberry Point
Greenien
Lie
Gedbey Derug
Ethel Oberfel
Rhodes
E. Shoemaier
Fred Lane
Mabel's Cuphoard
Harold Jamison
Dartmouth College
Bernice Duckett of
Stul
Id Duckett
Will Bartels
Renda
Odtv
Beverly Streight
N Burns
Cedar Rapids
Erp. Gehrig
Winthrop
Melvin Safronek
Kalamazoo
Michkan
Masstic Cafe
Oelwein
Fred Smith
Arlingon
Theresa . Smith
Virginia
Minnesota
W. E. Milligan
Shirley
Yesteray
Des Moines
Majestic Cafe
E. Shoemaker
Helen
Mass Mabel Wood
CITY
Lillian Chivington
Sionx
Sioux Ity
Epworth League Goes to Fayette for Joint Session
Grace Methodist church Epworth League holds joint session with Fayette League tomorrow evening meeting at 4:30 pm. Last car leaves at 5:00 pm sharp with picnic lunch. Attendees bring a favorite dish and table service for a shared meal. Event replaces planned retreat at Backbone Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League of Grace Methodist Church
Fayette League
Backbone Park
Try the Want Ad Column in the Showspaper ARPHIVE
A concise note urges readers to explore the Want Ad column for results in the Showspaper ARPHIVE. It highlights practical access to classified listings and community notices through the archive.
Flag Day Observed In Oelwein With Elks Program
Flag Day events planned at City Park and Elk Lodge in Oelwein with the Elks Exalted Ruler Fred C. Lynes presiding. High School band led by Victor Lunn to perform and a full program including prayers, oaths, songs, history of the flag, and presentations to new citizens. Colonel E. E. Stoup will give a patriotic address as Boy Scouts and Campfire Girls coordinate closing rituals.
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Elk's Lodge
Fred C. Lynes
Oelwein High School
Victor Lunn
John J. Gallagher Sale
God Bless America
John Dahl
Boy Scouts of
Delwein
Campfire Girls
Auld Lang Syne
V. Lunn Music
Southern Aurs
E. E. Stoup
Boy Scout
Boy Scouts
Oelwein
R. E. Brant
R. E. Ives
R. E. Swan
E. J. Henning
E. E. Steun
Boy Scout Buglers
F. C. Lynes
Exalted Ruler Guard of Honor
N. B
Elks Club
Boys Build A Fine Boat The Chief At 111 First Ave
Bob McDouse and Kenneth Thompson receive praise for completing the boat named The Chief built at 111 1st Ave SW. The vessel, under construction for months, was designed by a noted boat maker and is set for launch soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob McDouse
Kenneth Thompson
1St Ave
Real Estate Transfers in West Union and Clermont Districts
A list of property transfers dated June 10 11 12 involving West Union and Clermont. Notable deeds include Allie B. Stone to Leonora F. Moser for 16 dollars with multiple parcels, Allie B. Stone to Elizabeth J. Tario for 1 dollar with several sections, Ferry Paulson and spouse to George I Paulson for 1 dollar with Lots 1 2 3 Blk 76 Thompson's addition Clermont, and others including Gordon Junker and Frank Ishnsen transfers and Sisters of Mercy Inc to A B Kole for 1 dollar with multiple blocks and additions in Oelwen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Stone
Allie B
Leonora F. Moser
Elizabeth J. Tario
Paulson
Ferry
George I Paulson
Public Library May Report 1941 Highlights Purchases and Loans
May 1941 library activity shows 81 books worn or lost, 137 repaired, and 20 new borrowers. Total loans reached 2942 with average daily circulation 113, and fines amounting to 10.21. New books include Armstrong Crowthers Bankham Greenaway Holmes Lail and many more across diverse topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth D_ Gleason
Libranan
Armstrong—Crowthers
Bankham
Greenaway
Holmes—Lail
Tuttle
Faulkner
Nathan
Burke
Barber—Hawai
Goodspeed
Whiteman & Lieber
Cummings
Hunter Williamson
McMeekin
Fisher
Tluston
Glasgow
Noren
Murphy
Buckmaster
Brittain
England
McKenny & Johnston
Barne
London
Gates
Blue Widow
Lawson
List of names appears in historic roster fragment
A fragmented OCR list shows multiple personal names including Margaret Walker Nancy ring ton Lews Rathgaber Pauln Schiffler Betty Richards Margaret Kemp Florsine Blake Marvin Nothnagel Mary Schnei der Elsa Scharff Marilyn Har ng Marcia Schneider Mary Ann Alving Connie Brooks Marie Schiffler Larry Nelson Patsy Hilsateck John Maller af Eteader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Marjorie Walker
Nancy Rington
Lews Rathgaber
Pauln Schiffler
Betty Richards
Margaret Kemp
Florsine Blake
Marvin Nothnagel
Mary Schneider
Elsa Scharff
Marilyn Harng
Marcia Schneider
Mary Ann Alving
Connie Brooks
Marie Schiffler
Larry Nelson
Patsy Hilsateck
A John Maller
Found Dead On Railway Tracks Near Pump Houses
The body of Bart Murray, about 49, transent from St Paul Minnesota, was found on the Chicago Great Western Railway tracks near the pump houses around four this morning. He appears to have been struck by a preceding train. head crushed, identity shown by a social security card and belongings. Sheriff and coroner say no inquest. Funeral arrangements with Hintz Funeral Home. Survived by wife in Iowa City hospital psycho path ward, daughter in Waterloo, mother in Minneapolis. Murray had wintered with his Waterloo daughter and may have been returning for Pather's Day. Former wife Mrs A J Wilkens of Cedar Falls connected to local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Murray
St Paul
Minnesota
Chicago Great Western
A. J. Kutschat
Wood
Hintz
Milan
Sentinel
LeMars
Iowa
Murray
University Hospital
Iowa City
Francis Kline
Waterloo
Minneapolis
Pather
A. J. Wilkens
Cedar Falls
M. H. Nicol
Oelwein
Vichy Declares New Laws Targeting Jews in France
The Vichy regime unveils stricter restrictions on Jews across France and its territories. The measures limit legal and medical practice to 2 percent and 3 percent respectively, bar Jews from professions influencing public opinion, and prohibit involvement in radio, cinema, gambling, real estate, stock brokerage, and pawn operations. Detailed definitions classify Jews by ancestry and marriage, with exceptions for certain wartime families and veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Vallat
Vaslat
French North Africa
Army Adopts A New Slogan With Keep Em Flying
Army plan proposes replacing tired phrases with keep em flying in daily usage. The suggestion prompts visions of farewell nights as popular toasts like down the hatch best of luck and I ll be seeing you are phased out.
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Carling
Little Flower Circle Meeting at Read's Tea Room
The Little Flower Circle gathered Thursday at Read's Tea Room with James as hostess. Con tract bride activity saw Mrs. Don Rundle win first prize, followed by Mrs. Howard Cross as second. Kyle Wilson and Miss Nusa Odekirk received guest prizes. A two course lunch was served after games. F. W. Ladies held meeting with Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary at Anna Ruley's home. Five hundred was played with high prize to Mable Gersttnberger, second to Mrs. Klug. members Dulha Strong and Mildred Jarchow also noted. Lunch followed.
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Little Flowes
Little Flower Circle
Read's Tea Room
Re James
Don Rundle
Howard Cross
Kyle Wilson
Nusa Odekirk
Prise
F. W
Veterans of Foreign Wart Auxiliary
Anna Ruley
Mable Gersttnberger
Econd
Mrs. Klug
Dulha Strong
Mildred Jarchow
Unit Met Unit 12 Hosts Meeting at Hazleton Home
The Methodist church group met at Mrs. August Miler's country home near Hazleton with 28 members, 17 guests, and 7 children present. Mrs. Clifford Smith led devotions and Mrs. Schrack led entertainment after business. Lunch was served by the hostess and Mrs. Roark. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Dan Smith and Mrs. Heath as cohostess.
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The
Methodist Church
August Miler
Hazleton
Clifford Smith
Schrack
Roark
Dan Smith
Heath
Maple Grove Club Luncheon Enjoyed despite Rainy Day
The Maple Grove Club met at Mrs. Will King’s country home with sixteen members and three guests for lunch served at one o'clock by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Ed Clark. Guests included Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Minnie Scott. next meeting planned with Mrs. John Potts and Mrs. John McLaury. Calendar lists club events June 16 17 19 and 21 with various hostesses and locations.
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Maple Grove Club
Will King
Ed Clark
Stanley
John McLaury
Ann Foffel
Ninnie Hanson
Glenn Borland
Fleur de Lis
Third Avenue SE
Sinking of the American steamer Robin Moor provokes protest
Secretary Hull and officials discuss the sinking of the American merchant vessel in the Atlantic amid claims it carried no contraband and its passengers, including women and children, faced danger after being forced into a lifeboat. Reports of survivors were denied by Italy, and the administration planned a strong protest to Germany over safeguard failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Atlantic Ocean
United
Stalin
Germany
Welles
Trahan
Italy
Haji Beer
Ministry of Marine
Bishop Magee Ordains Pastors in Conference Meeting
Bishop Magee plans to ordain several pastors including a dea con and Merrill W Summervile Luther and Wilbur W Marzahn from Des Moines while others are admitted to full membership Lawrence B Hawes Pilot Mound Clarence W Woolard Cumberland and Lawrence L LaCour University Park transfer outs include Eugene C Sears to Missouri Ira B Allen to northwest Iowa and more. Dr Charles Webber called for resolutions on two issues to aid Democrats and noted obstacles over a collective bargaining contract at a Nashville Methodist publishing plant and discrimination against negroes in restaurants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill W. Summervile
Luther
Wilbur W. Marzahn
Les Moines
John W. Lathrope
United, Brethern Church
Carl £ Steiffel
Lawrence B. Hawes
Pilot Mound
Clarence W. Woolard
Cumberland
Lawrence L. LaCour
University Park
Eugene C. Sears
Missouri
Ira B' Allen
Iowa
Robert
OD. Giles
Dale E. Strong
New England
William Tennant
Oregon
Avold Lancaster
Ohio
H. Gallagher
Indiana
Walter M. Briggs
Herbert A. Keck
Igna J
Conference committee report on Methodist building in Washington DC
A fragment notes a conference committee report related to the Methodist building in Washington DC, with incomplete details on actions or outcomes. The readable text points to organizational oversight or legislative consideration surrounding the property or project. Further context is unavailable from the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Washington, D. C
Social causes and wage figures cited in meeting
Dr Wetter stated that under eight percent of American workers earn a decent standard, about 23 percent meet a minimal family standard, while 33 percent faced stagnation due to resistance from large manufacturers. He criticized labor withholding as part of national defense program profit.
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Ak |Ted
Wetter
Lemons Value in Diet and Digestive Aid
Lemon information notes their role as a mineral source providing calcium phosphorus and potassium. It mentions their contribution to digestion by stimulating appetite and a pleasant but acidic taste.
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Robert Miller
Elgin
Sheldon
Boyle
City! Laundering CO
Adv
Mes
L. Williems
Chicago
W. A. Kirby
Williams
William Hartman
Hartman
John Hartman
Roy Blaschke
Richard Connor
New York City
Quebec
Montreal
Canada
Buffalo
States
Karl Mike
Omaha
Nebraska
A G. Mike
Tripoli
A G Mike
Grand Lodge of Masons
Council Bluffs
Raincow
Fort Dodge
John Krusnicka
Frances
Emmaline Stevens
Belle
Dons Richards
Phyllis Thiese
Stevens
Beile Richards
Miss Krasnicka
Arizona
Epworth
Fayette
the Elks
Clee Park
Report OF Public Library
Hock
Masvay
Vichy
France
West Pointer
Thomas
Mrs. Thomas
West Point
Arnold R. Thomas
Gress Creek
Ind
Church of the Sacred Heart
Highland Fall
Margaret V. Higgins
U. 3 Army
Magee
Blaine
Legion Hall
Crosley Shelvador
John Thiele
Henry Hildebrand Maynard
BY. O. E
Sharp
R. KK. Brandt
Ampuire Uiria
Parrel Shih Aa Tal
Odiwein
Dad
Candy Box
Hutchinson
Hutchinson's Ice Cream
Deadline
Knapp Coal Co
Oelwein Elevator
J. L. Butler Coal Co
King & Preston Lumber Co
Jamison Lumber Co
Members Retail Credit Association
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