Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Oelwein Daily Register in Oelwein, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Oelwein Daily Register

Location

Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1941

Page

7

Miss Verle Duffy and many visitors noted in social column

Miss Verle Duffy of Fairbank and Miss Gertrude Nus of Arlington visited. Harry Hanson of West Union shopped. Mr. and Mrs. A. Mark of Union and others hosted and visited in Oelwein and Sumner. Local notices include illness, hospital returns, travel to Chicago, and guests from St Louis and Florida.

Verle Duffy Fairbank Oelwein Eapire Dairy Gertrude Nus Arling Harry Hanson Westion Rank Wood Sumner A. Mark Union Boyd Hoff Paul E. J. Hent Sheldon Boyle Elgin Art & Thrifty H. C. Struckman Melvin Weigel Rita Donahue Harry Kemmerer Ned Veteran Hospital Oelwein Federatings and Loan Assn

Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude to Friends

Card of thanks from R J McDonnell and family for kindness shown during their bereavement.

R. J. McDonnell Adv

Swimming Good at City Park Parkstead Facilities

A note on Lake facilities highlights many taking advantage of City Park swimming. Eadie Gowanlock serves as lifeguard on duty from 2 PM to 7 PM and from 9 PM to 9 PM, with guards patrolling the park area and surrounding towns.

Lake ‘Ein Eadie Gowanlock

Den 2 Met Redeste troop meeting notes

On June 30 at ten in the morning a meeting was held with Scribe Gordon Re child. Troop 33 held a Monday night gathering opening with the Pledge of Allegiance. Dues were collected. A short hike assessed height length and width. The scoutmaster treated the group and closed with a benediction by Scribe William Broven.

Gordon Willuim Broven

NYA Representative in Oelwein to Visit Thursdays

H A Cross assistant personnel director for the National Youth Administration is in Oelwein today and will visit the city every Thursday forenoon. He travels to foster counties in his district and recruit youths for projects. Any interested youth should call on him at the Employment Bureau this Thursday forenoon.

H. A. Cross National Youth Administration Oelwein

Auto Drivers License Drive Urges Quick Action in Ocelwein

The licensing agent in charge, based in Ocel,wein, encourages all drivers to obtain their auto license promptly to avoid last minute queues. He will be at City Hall daily until July 5, advising those not yet licensed to act soon as delays will follow. Processing now should be quick.

Ocelwein

Mrs Stelzmiller Dies at Home at 80

Mrs Mike Stelzmiller aged 80 died last night at 9 45 at her home 124 First Avenue NE Survived by husband son Murell of Oelwein daughter Mrs R J Allenstein of Sumner brother Frank Smart of Scales Mound Illinois three sisters Mrs Ellen Mace Strawberry Point Mrs W L Smith Emporia Kansas Mrs Alice Lincox Warren Illinois Body at Brants Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements

Mike Stelzmiller First Avenue NE Murell Oelwein R. J. Allenstein Sumner Frank Smart Scales Mound Illinois Ellen Mace Strawberry Point W. L. Smith Emporia Kansas Alice Lincox Warren Brant

Band Concert Props and Virginia Crain Solo

A large audience attended last week’s band concert. The program features marches, popular tunes, and semi classical selections. Virginia Crain will perform cornet solos Pale Moon and Some Day. Other pieces include Sousa Spick and Span, Washington Post, and God Bless America.

Virginia Crain Logan Washington Post Sousa Sissle Blake Logans Whistler The Ramparts Beecher Polla Men of Ohio Mare Lehar America

Sixth Annual Summer Time Dance Follies at Grand Theatre

The Birdsell School of Music and Dancing presented the Sixth Annual Summer Time Dance Follies at the Grand Theatre on Wednesday at 8 p.m. The program featured King Cole and page, acrobatic group, songs and dances including There Will Be a Morning On the Farm, Anchors Aweigh, and God Bless America. Notable performers were Dan Miehe, Mildred Myers, Nancy Myers, Eddie Joe Hane, Delores Kern, Patti Davis, Sondra Mack, and others with elaborate costumes and a 40 minute show praised by the audience.

Birdsell School of Music and Dancing Grand Theatre Moonlight Serenade Arlene Putram Old King Cole Dan Miehe King Cole Little Mildred Myers Page Nancy Myers Eddie Joe Hane Delores Kern America Johnny Deyte Uncle Sam Patti Davis Sondra Mack Keith Kelly Beverly Burnham Sally Foster Coral Harth Dorothy Lennen LaVanne Patty Davis Mary Fridgen Johnny Derxle Bobby Butters Eddie Hancock Charlotte Torrey Lavergis Moment Anchors Aweigh God Bless Act America Num. S Nut Liegd Birdsell

Rosin Eases Slippery Tennis Rackets on Court

Tennis players can prevent grip slip when handles become slick from play. Keep a small rosin piece handy and rub it on the racket periodically to maintain better grip.

Fayette County Dental Society Meets With Dr L Pierce Anthony

Dr L Pierce Anthony editor of the Journal of the American Dental Society spoke at the Fayette County dental society meeting with ladies day at the Owlcwen Country club. The program included entertainment dinner and an evening program. Anthony, hailed as a leading authority on dental literature, recent Jarvie Fellowship medal recipient, also fellow of the American and International Colleges of Dentists. About forty area dentists attended, with committee members Drs J C Davis A S Harper and C C Olson.

L. Pierce Anthony Journal of the American Dental Society Fayette County Dental Society Oclwein Country Club Anthony Jarvie New York Dental Society American International Colleges of Dentists J. C. Davis A. S. Harper C. C. Olson

Fight To Save Condemned Dog Defies Fate in San Francisco

Rowdy the condemned dog drew widespread support as backers clash with his owner and attorney over execution. Miss Nelson held him in a parade car while guards kept watch, amid 5000 letters and telegrams from across the United States. Edgarton’s death sparked efforts to spare him, with lawyers arguing Rowdy is an asset. If defenses fail, they may seek diplomatic considerations from Judge Harris. Rowdy is invited to a British war relief event in Sausalito.

Pere San Francisco United Service Animations Miss Nelson United States Edgarton Illinois Psiniessiv Rowdy Paramine Dr- Ti Marella Cam A. E. Schofield Walter Henley Los Angeles Harris Sausalito

Theory of Emotions Reverses Common View of Feelings

The James Lange theory of emotions argues actions precede feelings, suggesting we run because we are frightened and feel fear after the bodily response. Other emotions are similarly reversed.

James Lange

Sunrise First Shines On Katahdin Peak

Report notes Mt Katahdin in Maine as the first U S sunrise point since Maine is the easternmost state and Katahdin is the highest peak there. The claim ties geography to the sun’s appearance across the United States.

Mt. Katahdin Maine United States Union

Boy in lifeboat recalls sharks that trailed Robin Moor

A two year old, Robin McCullough, aboard the sunken Robin Moor, says he liked the pretty fishes a term his father explains referred to sharks that followed the lifeboat. The 13 days in open lifeboats involved 35 survivors and the McCullough family voyage.

Robin McCullough Robert W. McCullough Robin

Invasion Rumors Spur German Turkish Pact Analysis

Reports claimed Romania demanded Bessarabia return from the Soviets while rumors of German troops entering Russian territory circulated from Turkey. German Turkish pact seen as changing alignments, Britain Turkey relations, and potential moves toward Syria with Vichy ties.

Romania Bessarabia Turkey Hamburger Fremdenblatt Germany Britain Ankura London Ankara Great Britain Hitler Balkans Near East Mediterranean Syria

Roosevelt Speech To The Oxford Class

Roosevelt delivers remarks linking Britain's wartime strikes to the fight for liberty. He cites the London bombed Westminster Abbey scene as a symbol of the dictator’s aims and recalls Abraham Lincoln’s ideals. He asserts Americans stand for freedom and will defend democracy with resolve.

Britain London House of Com Om Westrminster Abbey Dens Abraham America

Dykstra Leaves Post After July First

The report notes Dykstra will step down after July 1 amid labor center discussions. International President Harvey Brown, based in San Francisco with 1,700 AFL CIO members, seeks to bring workers back. The White House delays direct action while Brown’s efforts continue. Engraving orders are listed in the Coolwein Daily Register.

Page Sense Labor Centre Roosevelto AFL CIO San Francisco Harvey Brown Stie Brown White House

Conn May Get A Return Bout

The report describes a boxing match where Conn led on points but tasted a comeback by Levis as rounds progressed. Controversy erupts over referee actions and policy, with accusations from Conn’s camp about ring conduct, officials guidance, and misapplied gear rules. Louis wins after a close 12th round, with Conn losing head and the bout debated by observers.

Levis Joe Braddoe Bser Victur Huoss Jozepi Louis Abe A Buddy Sacer Conz Cut Tree Joseph Conn Rey Joseph Billy Ray Billvy Inex Wals Thi He Challlenger Pound Louis Sep Reu Althou

Cochran to Fly Atlantic as First Officer in Historic Run

Miss Jacqueline Cochran, famed American aviatrix, will pilot with a 2 chamber crew on the Atlantic crossing from Canada to England. She will study the role of women in aviation and public ferry service and the broader use of women in the United States.

Jacqueline Cochran Atlantic 2 Chamber Canada England

Carns Earns About Two Million In Four Years

The record notes a driver named Carns earning about $2,060,000 in four years with roughly 16 percent commission amounting to around $45,000. The figures include $421 at a gate and a total about $130,600 cited in the context.

Cers Fed

Oil Burner Figures Reach 1 657 Across Regions

The latest estimate places the total number of oil burners at 1 657, reflecting updated counts across areas. Officials note steady adoption and ongoing assessment to refine regional totals.

Russia Calls Up Reserves Amid Arctic Patrols

Trade union councils in ten Russian republics organize summer camps as 1,006,000 reports from Helsinki say British warships patrol Arctic waters near the harbor of Petsamo. Ships were seized yesterday near Leeland as the United States rush sails en route. six captured.

Helsinki Arctic Petsamy Sa Toree Seizi Petsame Leeland United States Rush Sail Sute le Inc

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ross Lewis Earwater Edward Feele Ruth James Houston Jennie Reed Robert Clemons Waterloo J. T. Lillis City Laundering CO Equest Land Vern Ash Jer ‘Sort Edward” Deal Benton BOY! ‘Scouts OF Africa Cpa NYA Repre Neative Tfal Society OF Fayette County MET Russia Roosevelt Oxford Dykstra Ooelwein Daily Register RITZ Tim Holt Capt. Marvel George Brent Martha Scott Paul Leal Pingo William Powell Myrna Dee Weeawers Hintz Bros Brirg Hesuits Majestic Cafe F &B East Charles Pheme Lundberg Sivers Remberss Werry Dale van Raalte Lastex Crepe DE Chine Thomas Arnold
Search Courier

Search the Oelwein Daily Register Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Oelwein Daily Register?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication