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Oelwein Daily Register

Location

Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1941

Page

8

Society F W ladies meet tomorrow at legion hall

Society notes show the Veterans of Foreign War Auxiliary plan a regular meeting Thursday at 2 30 pm at the Legion hall with lunch served by a committee. Other items include showers for Corinne Conbay, a bridal shower for Miss Conbay, and various social gatherings across Postville.

F. W Veterans of Foreign War Auxiliary Legion Hall Corinne Conbay Ro OM Postville Kuper Bridge Wila James Desho

Serene tale of Tas Des ana White and local counties

A fragmented notice describes Tas Des ana White and a pork price along with connections to Figer Hirk Senne, 1930 attendance at Inna Sta re and Upper ows Un. It notes eight years as a teacher in Clayton and Fayette counties and work as a bookkeeper.

Inna Sta

Barclay On Bridge Ducking a defense and timing bids

In bridge, ducking a trick to keep a suit available for a later lead can decide a contract. The article recounts two tournament hands where West led clubs, allowing declarers to secure nine or more tricks by managing suit length and timing, with East and South exploiting the defender's lack of clubs.

AK Bos East Essr Souk North West King South Declarer Theodore A. Lightner

Elgin Oil Co. Couple Married with Local Guests and Reception

The couple tied the knot after a ceremony and hosted a three course wedding dinner prepared by neighbors. The reception followed in the evening with about sixty guests, including Rev and Mrs Zoschke and several Elgin residents. The couple plan to move to Wilb, Okla. after the wedding.

Paul Zoschke Gus Krueger F. D. Welch Art Lantz Lehman Ina Kohler Elgin Wiliam Walther Elkader Mrs. Desmond Okla

Show Interest Rape Slaying Continued From Page One

Fragmentary OCR notes recall a violent incident after she left Patice believed it took a drain and dragged Muss tometile or derage of Professor Geor More Coward Than London Le

Ino Patice Geor London le

Addition to Fleet Pictured Above is the U Fitch A Gestrover

An item notes a new vessel named U Fitch a Gestrover launched in Boston with references to a same day strover and an 18.5 rT figure, indicating a naval or fleet addition reported in the period.

Boston

Pennsylvania Turnpike Opens As All-Grade Four-Lane Route

The 160 mile fully grade separated turnpike runs from Irwin to Middlesex with four 12 foot lanes and a center safety strip. Toll collection occurs at exits, avoiding crossings and traffic signals. The project cost 70.05 million dollars, with over a third funded by a Federal Public Works Administration grant for national defense benefits.

Pennsylvania Turnpike Allegheny Mountains America Germany Irwin Pittsburgh Middlesex Harrisburg National Defense Federal Public Works Administration

Modern towel rack eases daily chores for households

A enamel towel rack with three rubber holders keeps towels from touching the floor and draped neatly for faster drying. The device slides towels into a rubber disc to hold them in place until removal, replacing old folding routines. It reflects a move toward convenient home gadgets and lighter household labor.

Shower as daily vacation from heat and fatigue

The Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating promotes showers to beat heat and lassitude. A shower relaxes taut nerves, boosts circulation, and refreshes skin. Modern showerheads offer adjustable sprays and temperature control, with curtains, enclosures, water softeners, and safety bars. Built in or retrofit, showers modernize homes easily and affordably under Home Improvement plans.

Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating Ponce de Leon Institute

World History Put on Tap for Button Pushers

Griffith Observatory presents a four minute oral and visual history of the world titled the cosmodhron or clock of the ages. A 10 by 8 foot display features a 4 foot dial with illuminated geological ages. Two bands rotate. the shorter hand marks 100 million year increments while the longer hand spans the entire history. Forty four images flash as the hands move, accompanied by Dr Chester Stock of Caltech describing causes and changes.

Griffith Observatory Chester Stock Caltech

Apply Your Bible and the Call to Action for Troubled Times

A sermonic plea argues that modern problems social, religious, ecclesiastical, political and economic intertwine and can be addressed through Bible truths. It cites Sir William Joynson-Hicks urging leaders to govern by biblical commands, and warns against laziness fear of misunderstanding and excessive caution that hinder helping others, likening to the Good Samaritan’s courage.

Sir Willam Joynson-Hicks England Jerusalem Jericho Euch Archy Xo Exet

Biltmore Homespuns Wool Ad Claim Voices Pure Dye

An OCR fragment touts Biltmore Homespuns as pure sheep wool dyed with pure vegetable dyes. The text is garbled but asserts material authenticity and dye purity, with several unreadable portions marring specifics.

Meats Help Teeth Says Dr Hawkins At Dentists Meet

Dr Barcly F Hawkins former associate professor of bacteriology and preventive dentistry at USC told the Southern California State Dental association that meat kept gums strong. A rare hunk of beef or lamb or pork with milk several days is best, he said, warning against strict vegetarian diets which may worsen decay.

Barcly F. Hawkins U. S.C Southern California State Dental Association Hawkins

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