Remarkable Progress Wallace Berry piano prodigy at USC
Wallace T Berry a USC piano student from Oelwein Iowa gains fame at the great west coast school enrolling 12000 students. He was chosen as a USC orchestra soloist performing Saint Saens second piano concerto op 22 movement one. He also gave a Chopin recital under Behymer committee at Barker Bros auditorium and sang in a Forest Lawn sunrise service choir.
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Wallace T. Berry
University of Southern California
Oelwein
Aetfer
The
Daily Register
Saint-Saens
Antonie Sostenato
Berry
Behmer
West Coast
Barker Bros
Artur Selmabel
Mark MacDonald
Lillian Steuber
Marian Anderon
Wallace
Forest Lawn
Dennis Morgan
James Stewart
Tie
Wallace Berry
Demands Risk American Shipping Jobs and Competition
An argument warns that postwar union demands for 63 percent pay increases and a shortened work week would raise operating costs beyond U S shippers’ ability to compete. It contends massive subsidies would be needed, else many American seamen lose work and US merchant marine contracts shrink.
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Wade
Wnions
Merigan Shipping
Waritime
Terehant Starine
Sugar scam at Strawberry Point market ends in salted goods
A carload of sugar was sold at high prices at a Strawberry Point market. The buyers later discovered the contents were salted and not pure sugar. They doubt any charges will be pressed.
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Strawberry Point
Civic Platform Drives Oelwein Building Program
The Oelwein Register outlines a civic platform to support unification and expansion. It calls for more funds for beautification and park maintenance, a swimming park project, and the extension of Second Avenue.
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Register
Oelwein i
Lake Oelwein
Oelwein
Second Ave
Japanese Who Served Our Country Well Being Exiled Under Immigration Ban
Harold L. Jekes argues against racial naturalization barriers and condemns the deportation of Japanese expatriates and their families. He urges reform to treat Japanese on equal terms with other nations and criticizes Congress for halting relief measures. He cites veterans and service to the United States and calls for ending the wall of official indifference.
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Harold L. Jekes
Far East
United States
Japan
New Book Reveals Human Side of General Ike
Hyde Park dispatch reviews a short book titled Mickey and General Ike by Richard Lockridge. The sergeant’s tale portrays General Ike as disciplined, modest, and wary of privilege, yet willing to share hardships with officers and men. It contrasts with Top Secret and notes the humane qualities under wartime strain. It also comments on postwar immigration and responsibility toward displaced persons, urging America to lead by example.
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Ike
Hyde Park
Mickey
Michael J. McKeogh
Richard Lockriage
General
Jearn
Ralph Ingersoll
Sgt
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Gretal Ike
Grack Allen and the sea lion balance act
A humorous note credits Grack Allen with discovering latent equilibrist powers in sea lions, noting the trick of balancing a ball on a nose delighted vaudeville audiences and provided work for sea lions, while praising small good deeds and mocking world leaders and pan hardware.
Open Forum denounces housing chaos in wartime era
This letter backs veteran Robert Frazier and criticizes local nazism and housing shortages. Two signatories Wayne Wilson and Donald Earle urge support for working citizens, lament vandalized freedom, and note a local print shop offers letterheads envelopes and calendars with guaranteed service.
West Union Lions Elect Antes Leader for Year
West Union officers were chosen at the Lions club meeting at the Rex hotel for the coming year. Charles Antes was named president with Harold Gaertner, Everett Scott, L. G. Kelley as vice presidents and Elbert Estey as secretary. Also elected were Herbert D. Klammer treasurer Art Morris tail twister Ed Traeger lion tamer and Dr. M. F. Frevert and Don Stoessel as new directors. Old directors remain Edgar Traeger and Carl Bustrom.
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West Union
Lions Club
Rex Hotel
Charles Antes
Harold Gaertner
Everett Scott
L. G. Kelley
Elbert Estey
Herbert D. Klammer
Art Morris
Ed Traeger
Lion Tamer
M. F. Frevert
Don Stoessel
Edgar Traeger
Carl Bustrom
W C S and Lutheran groups meet. silver anniversary noted
Mrs Cynthia Broadhead with Mrs James Taylor as co hostesses entertained the W C S on Thursday afternoon. Mrs Taylor and Mrs Christiansen presented the lesson topic Evangelism and Peace. Luncheon was served. Mr and Mrs Ralph Miller were surprised on their silver wedding anniversary Friday evening when daughters Nor ma Delma and Mrs Wendell Welst invited relatives and friends for a social evening. The Rev Paul Moeller superintendent of the Lutheran Children's Home in Waverly addressed the Dorcas Society and Lutheran brotherhood and their families Tuesday evening, showing home films. A social hour followed and the Dorcas ladies served luncheon. Members of the Progressive.
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Cynthia Broadhead
James Taylor
Taylor
Christiansen
Ralph Miller
Norma
Delma
Wendell Welst
Paul Moeller
Lutheran Children's Home
Waverly
Dorcas Suacety and
Lutheran Brotherhood
Dorcas
Progressive
Open Forum Letter Questions Pool Funding and Airport Needs
A community letter questions how the city funded the airport while delaying a proposed swimming pool for youths. It argues taxes support the airport but a pool is essential for safety and recreation, urging residents to support pool construction and reduce pride. The piece lists local names as signatories.
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Imperial
Oelwein
Ty Brother
Picnic and Guest Visits Highlight Local Week
Club members and guests enjoyed their annual City Park picnic on Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Dale Miller were Father’s Day dinner guests at the Paul Hoslan home Friday evening. Betty Martin works at Morey Hospital in Gelwein and visited relatives in Town City last week. August Adix buys a new Dodge sedan and Norman and Norbert Waskow visit their uncle Glenn Jenks in town. Miss Mildred Potwin of Newton will spend the summer here. Pvt Donald Gushee has been promoted to private first class and is stationed in Bremer, Germany.
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Methodist
Clear Lake
James Barrett
St. Joseph's Hospital
New Hampton
Orville Paige
Homer Walters
Sandra
Jess Langford
Wadena
West Union Country Club
B.T. Alcorn
W. W. Potler
E. D. Stone
Ernest Dahlquist
Dale Miller
Werc
Paul Hoaslan
Betty Martin
Morey Hospital
Gelwein
Adix
Norman
Norbert Waskow
Marshalltown
Glenn Jenks
Lildred Potwin
Newton
John Bechter and Son
Hmson
Sumner
Donald Gushee
Bremer
Yermany
Interior secretary cites Pacific halibut as restored resource
The secretary of the interior describes the Pacific halibut as a classic example of a resource that, after intense regulation and depiction, has been restored through careful rules and oversight.
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Secretary of the Interior
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