Oelwein Shopping and Visits Highlight Daily City Brief
Residents and visitors flocked through Oelwein yesterday with trips to shops and social engagements. Betty Edwards returned from Colorado and joined Rainbow Girls activities in Sioux City while others like Mrs. Crow, Mrs. Blangenship, and Mrs. Hodge were seen shopping or visiting in town.
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Betty ‘Edwards
Colorado
Sioux City
Rainbow Girls
D. L. "Crow
Clermont
Oelwein Yester
Simal"of Fine Arts
Gallo
Jack O'Hara
Kansas City
Belle Miller
Vacal -Michigan
Oelwein
Bridal shower for Helen Paget at Sumner
A social note lists attendees Mrs. John Gorman Mrs. Rui jald Dawson and Mrs. Richard Tor rey at a bridal shower for Helen Paget in Sumner last evening. Other local mentions include Walter Steward admitted to Des Moines Veterans hospital and several visits among McGregor Oelwein Waterloo and Des Moines residents with relatives and trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gorman
Rui Jald Dawson
Richard Tor‘rey
Helen Paget
Sumner
Walter Steward
Veteran’s” Hospital
Des Moines
C. W. Taylor
McGregor
Charles
Marc Finnegan
Colorado Springs
Charles Chambers
Local Hospital Admissions and Discharges
At Mercy Hospital admitted Ssee ef Sr James L. Riche Oelwein once Mr George Brownell Stanley medical Mrs Wendell Clark Stanley discharged Mrs Dave Tyler Arlington Mr Fred Moser Strawberry Pt Mrs Dean Brownell and baby girl Oelwein Mrs Boyd Lickiss and twins Oelwein
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Riche
Oelwein
George Brownell
Stanley
Wendell Clark
Dave Tyler
Arlington
Fred Moser
Dean Brownell
Babyirl
Boyd Lickiss
Aluminum Roof Paint Promises 15 Degree Cooler Homes
A new aluminum roof paint is said to keep houses about fifteen degrees cooler in hot weather. The article mentions aluminum shingles and wall sidings as additional options for cooling and energy efficiency.
71 by 7 1 National Guard Slogan in Oelwein
The National Guard recruiting drive in Oelwein targets 71 enlistees by July 1 under the slogan 71 by 7 1. By yesterday Lt Leonard J Basanti reported over 20 signups, including veterans and youths aged 17 to 21. Full unit strength means no further enrollments and potential drafting if Congress acts soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Oelwein
Leonard ‘J. Basanti
Chamber of Commerce
Fayette County
Tural
Royal, Guard
Army Guard
Saddest Words for Unmarried Girls and Fathers Day Humor
A column notes a self described marriage prober predicting 6,000,000 American girls may never wed, blaming both men and women for marriage trends, with jokes about garage hobbies and taming cars. It then shifts to playful Father’s Day humor ahead of the Republican national convention in Philadelphia, predicting awkward ties and funny lies as candidates bungle unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara
Falls Iin
George
O. K
Philadelphia
Mothers in law day quip sparks playful debate
A playful chat about naming a special day for mothers in law emerges. A woman notes kindness from her husband’s mother while another quip suggests men value wives differently, comparing offerings of money to a sawmill and prompting a lighthearted miscue about intent.
Hat check lady auctions for marriage in New York
A hat-check girl in New York offered to marry for $10,000 and has received only nibbling inquiries so far. The writer notes men resist paying before marriage and rarely after, preferring genuine affection. The piece reflects on gender roles and expectations in early dating norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Plants Hint at Mineral Deposits By Wyoming Researchers
University of Wyoming workers propose that certain plants indicating selenium and other minerals could guide mining. They note that indicator plants now point to rocks and soils rich in metals, with ytterbium and related toxic vegetation serving as potential guides to deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Wyoming
First European forest regulation limits timber to 20000 units
The Sichwald forest in Zurich reportedly produced wood for centuries. In 1422 the city council ordered the cut of that forest not to exceed 20000 pieces of timber per year, marking the earliest known forest regulation. Led by Germany, Sweden and France, major European nations now maintain government forest agencies and laws to regulate private timber harvesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zurich
Sichwald
Germany
Sweden
France
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. J. Hodge
Hazle‘ton
Charles Washburn
Beth Breitenkamp
Albert Reche
American Institute of Business
Oelwein High School
Drake University
Deibert Davige
Rodney Miller
Waterloo
Alice Murphy
Sarah Fettkether
Lee Burke
Peggy
Hazleton
Donald Stahr
Marcella Witte
Stahr
Sahahis J
Illinois
Fred Turner
Sandra
Fayette
Jean. Wolfe
Ruth Alcorn
West Union
Miles Decency
Chicago
Elaine Marron
Waucoma
Gleason
Dubuque
Oel
Wein
al Magnuson
Ruth
Kenneth Wilson
Billy
Leona Mattern
Winthrop
George Dewees
Marshalltown
Ttumwa
Bernard Ric Maynard
Megrill, Burts
Maynard
Cel. Wein
Cing
Junior
Paul, Kara, Fauser
Gary Dou Py
Ee ‘Ette
Don Lowry
Ann Bujoo
Roy
Burrill
Bid
Mercy Hospital
B. F. Goodrich
Fastin Vanes
B.f.goodrich
Cyler &. F. SeeDeren
Lifeline Teentantee
BF Goodrie
Berg Averill
Somverville
Oelwe
Posatbie
University of’ California
United States
U S
Avines Bohds
Soundphoto
ARK
Italy
Laguardia
ATEA
X Seaboard and
Western Airlines
Dc“D
LaGuardia Field
Milan
International
Ither
Father
Oelwein State Bank
Aurora
Aine Insurance
Leo
SEARS
Roebuck’and CO
ODF Office
Complete Insurance Service of
ARS, Nea
Gelwein
Diahmonds Grocery
Oélwein
A. W. Charles
Dice
Bernhart
Butlercoal CO
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