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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1971
Page
5
A dust cloud hung over Wings park as nearly 300 young players auditioned for the 1971 summer program on Monday and Tuesday. Recreation officials report the largest sign-up in history while team assignments and schedules are promised later this week. Children flood the diamond with questions about teams, play dates, and managers.
Money spent on community recreation expands activities for all youths. Girls basketball tennis boys softball gymnastics swimming and a structured summer playground unit open up opportunities for youngsters while a new Wings Park hub will gain access with the 8th Ave NLE project from 1st to 6th Streets.
About 700 philosophy teachers and scholars petition the American Philosophical Association to bar political resolutions from its deliberations. They argue a professional society should advance scholarly aims and not compel members to adopt political pronouncements in the name of the association. Private citizens retain individual rights to public expression.
A lengthy discussion denounces quack doctors and con men preying on the fearful elderly and ill, urging stronger enforcement of laws to punish those who rob widows and the vulnerable. Community notes report several local weddings, receptions, and family visits across Independence and Aurora areas, with many relatives attending ceremonies and gatherings over the weekend.
In a 1977 Daily Register column a bridge hand led to a sensational tale. South played six no trump after a double dummy line, while a courtroom drama unfolded as the defendant faced murder charges and a jury considered if the act was justifiable homicide rather than foul play.
Phillip Tul Livingston born October 5 1894 in Elgin served in France during World War I from February 22 1918 to August 24 1919. He married Cecil Marquette July 14 1923 at West Union and had five children and many grandchildren. He lived in Wadena his entire life, was active in veterans groups and church, and died May 24 while working. He was survived by his wife five children eighteen grandchildren and numerous relatives.
Wendell L. Short 75 longtime Buchanan county resident died Monday May 24 at People's Memorial hospital Independence He was a WWI veteran member of Buchanan county Barracks No 1372 and First United Presbyterian Church a retired farmer He is survived by his wife Blanche three daughters and several relatives Burial with military rites was in Hazleton cemetery A veterans memorial service was held May 26 Hearers included Loren Shepherd and others.
Mrs. Mary Maude Williamson 79 died Tuesday May 25 1971 at People's Memorial hospital after extended illness. Services arranged at local church with burial in Oakview Cemetery. She was a longtime resident of the city and widow of James Williamson. Survived by two daughters, two sons, and several grandchildren. Funeral details to follow.
Capt James R Gorlinsky 27 of Edina Minnesota was killed when the Air National Guard F100 fighter he piloted crashed during a training flight two miles east of Fairfax near the Nebraska line. He served with the Iowa National Guard and Northwest Airlines. The crash site remained smoldering six hours later.
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Mary Gissel Gisset 75 lifelong Buchanan county resident died Tuesday May 25 1971 at 2 20 pm in Independence People s Memorial Hospital extended care unit Born Oct 7 1895 in Buchanan county to John A Buck and Margaret R Work Buck she married Henry A Gisset on May 29 1925 She was a member of First United Presbyterian church the Order of Eastern Star Past Matron club and King s Daughters Survived by husband one daughter Shirley Kress Rowley and two grandsons Funeral services Friday May 28 at First United Presbyterian Church with Rev George Bishop officiating Burial in Wilson Cemetery White Funeral Home Independence in charge of arrangements.
Dan Lange and wife visit the Delbert Payne home as Lange completes basic training at Great Lakes and heads June 13 to Philadelphia for further schooling. The Eschen family from Independence visit Mosher home. Leslie Becker flies to join a ship in Norfolk while Mrs Becker and Michelle stay in Cedar Rapids. Jody Kaiser from Allison visits relatives. Norbert Knapp attends Champion Spark Plug school in Toledo.
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