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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1943
Page
3
A clipped, noisy column parrots jokes and anecdotes about wartime tax humor, Hitler Goering, and local anecdotes. The piece pokes fun at rent controls, shortages, and odd observations, naming a few area figures and a humorous Register office night crawler note.
West Union’s Christine Hoyme reports five births in the past week at West Union Community hospital. Twin girls to Erving and Mrs. Holder of Hawkeye born June 19, girl born to Mr and Mrs Wilmer Buechele of Donnan on June 19. A son to Mr and Mrs Donald Dunn of Hawkeye born June 20. A boy to Mr and Mrs Eldo Waiters of Volga City born June 22. Admitted patients include Herman Rolfes of Elgin on June 22 and Claud Smid of Waucoma admitted June 16 and dismissed June 20. Mrs Leo Mork, mother of a June 12 born son, was discharged June 20. the Morks reside in West Union.
City reports 1,300 arrests since outbreak with 76 percent of ruble caused by youths under 21. Negro residents post placards to shield homes from intruders amid ongoing unrest. Late-night violence prompts state troops deployment to Detroit fairgrounds track and Briggs Stadium for a Tigers doubleheader. games banned yesterday and curfew remains. Officials seek ri ostoppers and consider a special grand jury to probe causes and indict suspects.
Rev. Sterling J. Baldwin, pastor of West Union Methodist church, returned Sunday evening June 20 from the annual Methodist conference in Davenport Town St Luke's church. He was appointed pastor in West Union for another year.
Special notice explains how readers should send latest addresses to the REGISTER for the column. It urges frequent submissions from friends and relatives and mentions special low rates. Overseas addresses should include the name of the man the letter is for and the U S city, excluding military unit, ship names, or identification.
The program lists Nancy Myers as mistress of ceremonies and army sweetheart with songs and acts including Mae Myers Sherry Lennon and Bryce abon. Interludes feature Joan Boleyn Patty Davis Marcia Fauser Sherry Lennon Mildred Myers and a cast of performers in acts and between acts. Curtain calls note appreciation to participants and supporters.
Wheeler urged quick action on his bill to ban drafting pre-Pearl Harbor fathers before January 1. He noted Secretary Stimson said the subject is under study and said the reduced induction schedule depends on Germany’s possible year and Russia’s resistance, demanding public clarity and prompt House action.
The communiqué reports Allied forces repulsed a Japanese land attack and shot down five enemy fighters while suffering injuries to five crew members. The pilot and navigator recovered enough to describe the engagement, and the report said the plane will be in action again.
De Gaulle withdrew his drastic army reform demands halting a crisis that threatened to split the national committee. Two days earlier he threatened to quit North Africa if not satisfied, while Giraud refused an immediate purge of suspected Vichyites, backed by American and British authorities.
Randalia Methodist Church lists Rev V C Grant services at 10 and 11 a m. Camp Pine Dale visitor story furlough for his mother Eloise Story. Local visits include Mrs Paul McEvoy Sheryl Rea Sharon Kay Percival. Mary Lou Arthur returns home with McElroy family. Several births reunions and visits noted among Randalia families. Includes Hart reunion June 27 at Q E Van Sickle Hawkeye and multiple hometown visitors. Private First Class Henry Pfeiffer visits for Fathers Day.
Westgate residents shared visits and family gatherings. Wilbert Becker, Des Moines, visited the Rueber home. Indiana visitors included Roy Linstrum and son Charles, with stops at Kate Linstrum and Lynn Underwood homes. Hawkeye Warren Rueber joined Tom Prickett for supper. Philip Stohr and wife journeyed to West Union to see Klaus Smid in hospital and enjoyed a park picnic with Wes Stohr. Charley Wiese of London Texas came for Mrs. Reinking, while Mr. Wiese attended Mason City Legion event.
A sweep of social visits fills weekend pages as residents from Maynard Sumner Oelwein and Des Moines travel to relatives and friends. Notable stops include Minnie Sidler's family, Corpus Christi visitors Fredeick Plaster and kin, and multiple meals and suppers at the Toehine Kollman and Weller households.
Mr and Mrs Leo Stohr hosted Sunday dinner at Mrs Matilda Stohr s home. Mrs Pete Kauten visited from Tuesday night to Friday noon at the Philip Kauten home in Watelo. Mr and Mrs Clair Baker joined Sunday evening guests in Oel wen. Mr and Mrs Wm L Adrian and Judy, Mr and Mrs Lynn Uncergood had supper at Delware park. Miss Arlene Stohr spent Sunday with Lois Hoffman and other Heller family members from Waterloo at the home of Mr and Mrs Chris Heller.
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