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Newspaper

Oelwein Daily Register

Location

Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1972

Page

8

Hazleton auxiliary to meet Tuesday

Hazleton American Legion auxiliary will meet Tuesday, June 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion hall. Election of officers will be held. Shower courtesy: Mrs. Jerry Bayness honored at a bridal shower in Fairbank Chalet. Diane Schmidtke and others assisted. 140 guests attended. door prize awarded to Mrs. Ralph Beierschmitt.

Hazleton — American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Hall Fairbank Jerry Bayness Diane Schmidtke Darlene Nation Marlene Shares

Miss Iowa contest narrows field after preliminaries

In Davenport Iowa Renee Studemann 23 Miss Clinton County won the baton twirling talent while Renee Thompson 19 of Waukon captured the swim suit prelim. The pageant will conclude with evening gown and swim suit finals Friday night and 10 finalists announced Saturday for the Miss Iowa crown.

Davenport Iowa Clinton County Miss Northeast Renee Studemann Iowa State University Renee Thompson Waukon Miss Iowa

Peppy Pals Club Meets at Becker Home

Mrs. Anna McLean, Mrs. Mike Frame, Mrs. Ida Sewell and Mrs. Isabel McMillan attended the Peppy Pals gathering with Mrs. Ray Becker Thursday afternoon. High prize in 500 went to Mrs. McLean, second to Mrs. J. F. Johnson. Becker won average and Mrs. Leonard Kortenkamp door. Next meeting set for June 29 with a dinner and card party at Luigi's. Circle Holds Meet at Zion Church Women discussed layettes due June 25. July 11 gathering to start at 9:30 a.m. with Mrs. Duane Brandt hosting.

Anna McLean Mike Frame Ida Sewell Isabel McMillan Ray Becker McLean J. F. Johnson Becker Leonard Kortenkamp Luigi’s Hannah Circle of Zion American Lutheran Church August Seehase Bart Mullinex L. H. Streich Duane Brandt

VIEW auxiliary sewing circle officers named

Twelve members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary sewing circle met for a potluck dinner Thursday. Officers for the 1972-73 year will be Mrs. E. W. Dempsey, chairman, Elsie Walker, publicity, and Alvina Harms, coffee chairman. Five welcome kits were turned in by Mrs. Ross. Contests awarded prizes to Mrs. Ross, Mrs. J. Birchard, Verneita Eggert and Mrs. Richard Hansen. Door prize went to Emma Steffen. VOLGA (Special) senior class reunion noted at Volga park with only five of 15 members attending. several listed deceased and attendees named.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Sewing Circle Grace Hank Ross E. W. Dempsey Elsie Walker Alvina Harms Ross J. Birchard Verneita Eggert Richard Hansen Emma Steffen Volga Volga High School Volga Park Edna Belden Betts DeWitt James Corkery Katherine Follon Moore Eugene Stalnaker Michael Cunningham Arlington Donald McQueen Janet Duff Adel Donald Woods May Thyer Anamosa J.F. Huebsch Ethel Oldfather Ronald Moore Strawberry Point Franklin Hotel Ernest Oberlieu Waverly Roy Ward Bertha Brandenburg Floyd Bush Claude Smith Clara Cordes Fayette Maybelle Miller Frizzelle Independence Alex Schmidt Helen Hock Eugenia Lee Dorothy Scofield Tipton Margaret Scofield Raymond Shriver Grace Schoentag Wilson Oelwein Donald Wing Portage Wis Georgia Wing Lloyd Lathrop Marissa Ill Elsie Manson Oldoerfer Alice Doughty Flemming

Block Cannon vows in Cresco

Vicky Rae Cannon daughter of Mrs Beth Cannon Oelwein and Wayne Alan Block son of Mr and Mrs Claude Block Sumner were married at Cresco June 10 in a 1030 a m double ring ceremony performed by Rev Jay Horton Judy Elliott Cresco was soloist and Mrs Emma Blanchard organist Pam Cannon Ames was maid of honor for her sister and Mrs Joy Cannon and Mrs Donna Cannon sisters in law of the bride were bridesmaids Jolee Cannon sister of the bride was junior bridesmaid and Tricia Cannon niece of the bride was the Mower girl Ring bearer was Michael Block son of the bridegroom Lester Block Sumner was his brother's best man Richard and Peter Cannon brothers of the bride were attendants Jim Hermann Denver and Bob Alings Waterloo were ushers The newlyweds live at 819 1st Ave NE in Oelwein Mrs Block a 1969 Cresco High School graduate was employed by Sears in Waterloo The bridegroom a 1961 Sumner High graduate is employed by Lamberts Chevrolet in Oelwein

Miss Sandhagen Strawberry Point Merle Sandhagen Bonnie Lee Jack A. Billmeyer Don Billmeyer Elkport Strawberry Point Methodist Church Stormont High School Hilton Homes Inc Guttenberg Elkader Central Hilton’s Vicky Rae Cannon Beth Cannon Oelwein Wayne Alan Block Claude Block Sumner Cresco Jay Horton Judy Elliott Emma Blanchard Pam Cannon Ames Joy Cannon Donna Cannon Jolee Cannon Tricia Cannon Michael Block Lester Block Richard Peter Cannon Jim Hermann Denver Bob Alings Waterloo 1St Ave. N.E Block Sears Sumner High Lambert Chevrolet Wanda Florence Carpenter New Hampton Art Carpenter Lamont Philip Lee Batchelder Everett Batchelder George W. Campbell Waverly United Methodist Church Theron Strike Kay Robinson New York Pam Pitlik Mount Vernon

Homemakers Plan Tuesday 20 Meeting at Smithfield

Homemakers will gather Tuesday, June 20, at 1 p.m. with Mrs. Bill Karsten. Roll call will be to good book I have read. Members should bring eight pearls, wheat pearls, a needle and thread to craft a necklace.

Smithfield Farm Bureau Bill Karsten

Oelwein Weathers Delays and Friendly Encounters

A reader recounts Friday detours from West Charles viaduct closure and a long freight train delaying the 8 am crossing. He notes a cheerful moment with Helen, recalls interviews of two Oelwein women by Betty Ferguson, and praises friends who aid in storms and errands. A 77th birthday gift from Esther Finch and a J C Penney apologies moment add warmth to a day of small acts.

Bits Bats and Bouquets Father’s Day in Registerland

A Cedar Rapids reader recalls a faulty rhubarb cake recipe shared with readers. Mildred Grannis had luck with it, others did too, though the author’s oven mishap and an angel food cake mishap overshadow the attempt. The piece ends with a Father’s Day greeting to readers.

D. C Heinie Heiserman Northwestern Bell Telephone Cedar Rapids Mildred Grannis

Shocker dieting method used by overweight Miami women

In Miami a group of overweight women are trying a dieting method using portable electric shockers attached to forks to deter rapid eating. Psychologists analyze eating intervals and chewing, setting timed waits. shocks trigger for rushing to eat or choosing the wrong foods. Some patients have lost up to 80 pounds, with emphasis on addressing emotional factors behind food addiction.

Miami, Fla Miami Michael S. Stokels Center For Psychological Services Inc Stokels

Maynard Woman's Society Meets for Potluck and Plans

The Woman's Society of Christian Service met June 14 at the Methodist church in Maynard for a noon potluck. Twenty-one members attended. Mrs. David Parsons opened with a poem. Esther circle presented a lesson from Christian Home magazine. Rev. Donald Gatrelle played vibra harp selections. A $25 donation was sent to the Rapid City disaster fund. Officers for 1973 were named, and a name change to United Methodist Woman discussed. A June 19 potluck is planned for Rev. and Mrs. Gatrelle before their move to Killduff. A separate note reports a Personal Shower for Gloria Oberlieu in Fairbank with 16 guests.

Maynard Women’s Society of Christian Service Methodist Church David Parsons Esther Circle Christian Home Magazine Donald Gatrelle Rapid City Disaster Fund Lee Candee Mae Anderson Eldon Rose William Eldridge Harold Hare Mae Kappmeyer Ernest Bachman Elmer Klink Eva Leverington Ralph Gilmer Donald Schrader United Methodist Woman Strawberry Point Randalia Maynard Church Killduff Iowa

Youngest woman umpire makes debut in Omaha softball

Jane Christensen, 18, the Midwest Umpire Association’s youngest licensed official, umpired her first game in Omaha. She designed her own uniform and juggled work at a restaurant while preparing for a summer of calls. She faced a quiet opener with no manager disputes, though she was struck by a stray ball during warmups.

Omaha Neb Jane Christensen Jane Midwest Umpire Association Association

Becky Palmer to study German in Vienna summer term

HAWKEYE Becky Palmer departs New York June 4 for a Wooster sponsored study program at the Institute of European Studies in Vienna Austria. The course runs June 26 to August 18 with pre session tours to Luxemburg Frankfurt and many German cities and a 12 day post session travel window. Becky returns September 1 with prior year attendance at Carleton College and the Palms’ Cedar Rapids trip to the airport.

Hawkeye Becky Palmer New York Institute of European Studies Pallas Kinsky Vienna Austria College of Wooster Wooster Ohio Becky Luxemburg Frankfurt West Berlin East Berlin Dresden Meissen Jena Weimar Hof Bayreuth Nuremberg Muenchen Mondsee Carleton College Northfield Minn Volney Palmer Cedar Rapids

MonaDEX weight loss tablet ad promises money back

An advertisement promotes MonaDEX as a tiny tablet to curb appetite with no dangerous drugs or nerves. It claims no strenuous exercise is needed and guarantees money back if fat is not lost. Prices listed: $3 for 20 days, $5 for large size.

Ollie Schotz Frederick Mais

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