Jersonals notes from Oelwein social scene bustle
A collection of brief social notes from Oelwein and nearby towns listing visits, callers, and travel. Cpl Don Baumgartner arrives from Fort toward Wood to spend furlough with wife and parents. Roy Mills attends funeral in Harmony. Des Moines Coast Guard trip by Tooty Kirby. Kenn powers overseas with U S Army. Regulars include shoppers and visitors in Elkport Belwein Independence Fayette Arlington Cedar Rapids and Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Baumgartner
Fort
Wood
Roy Mills
Harmony
Minn
Ephew
Guy Luther
Luther Esterday
Carl Meisgier
Ilington
Belwein
Faul Doughty
Fayette
Yesaday
Tooty Kirby
Des Moines
Ie Coast Guard
Arnold Powers
Orp
Kenneth Powers
U. S. Army
Fred Oberfell
Oelwein
J. . Oberfell
Fred Ober
Elkport
Ethel Kal
Phil
Moon City
Cecil Mc‘icker
Cornel Andinson
West Unym
Catshall
Carleton
Jelwein
Harry Easton
Iowa Knights Templar
Cedar Rapids
Easton
Rder
Grace Niebuhr
Fairbank
Mercy Hospital notes and births in Oelwein area
Dorothea Hoth of Maynard returns home from Mercy Hospital. Mrs Mayme Tousley and George Teese of Oelwein admitted as medical patients. H S Sorensen of Oelwein are parents of a baby daughter born this morning. Patty McNerney of Oelwein had tonsils removed. William Adrian of Westgate listed as medical patient. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors, American Legion, Moose Lodge and those who provided flowers and rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorthea Hoth
Maynard
Mayme Tousley
George Teese
Oelwein
H. S. Sorensen
Patty McNerney
William Adrian
Westgate
American Legion
Ladies of the
Moose
Troop 35 Chooses Outdoor Relay Teams After Indoor Meet
Troop 35 met Tuesday June 22 at 7 15 p m with perfect attendance except for boys at Camp Ingawanis. After the indoor meeting three teams were picked for an outdoor relay race. Sam Woods' team won with strong showings from Scribe Ed Madison. UF
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Ingawanis
Sam Woods
Ration Board Announces Tubes Policy Change
Used tubes are no longer certificate required for purchase by the public. New tubes still require a certificate and must be traded in for replacement. Inspections occur every six months for A-Book holders, four months for B-Book holders, and three months for C-Book holders with 90, 60, and 45 day intervals respectively.
Newly Wedded Oelwein Couple Expresses Views
The newly married Minnie Shearer Irvine and Albert E Irvine shared insights in an interview. They plan to split time between Oelwein and Aurora, note family ties to a Civil War veteran father, and discuss taxes, suffrage, and dairy daily life while revealing varied careers and property holdings in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Shearer
Albert E. Irvine
Rand
Oelwein
Aurora
Irvine
Thvime
Trvine
Lennon College
Hoplanton
Towa
University of
Arkansas
Stanley
Oclwein
Missouri
Mrs Spezia's Mother Dies in Dubuque funeral held
Mrs C V Spezia returned from Dubuque after the death of her mother Mrs Dan Hanlon aged 86 who would have been 89 on July 15. She left eight children including five daughters and one son. Surviving daughters include Mrs C V Spezia of Oelwein and Mrs J D Schwartz of Milwaukee with others in Waterloo Dubuque and St Louis. The funeral was held Saturday at St Raphael's Cathedral Dubuque and burial followed in Crown Hill Cemetery Preston Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Spezia
Dubuque
Dan Hanlon
Hanlon
Oelwein
J. D. Schwartz
Milwaukee
Wise
M. E. Nutt
Waterloo
FE. C Olson
St Louis
A. F. Luedtke
Earl Ianson
St Raphael's Cathedral
Preston
Minn
Crown Bill Cemetery
Band Concert Program At West Union High School
Mr. Harvey Smith, director, announced the program for the West Union high school band concert to be held Wednesday evening, June 30. Selections include Salute to Washington I Am An American Majestic Galop The Gateway City The Marvel When the Lights Go On Again All Over the World Central High Cavalier Overture Militaire The Hunters and closing with The Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Harvey Smith
Washington
Gateway City
Central High
Overture Militaire
Furnish Ride for Inductees by Wilson and Co
Wilson and Co will sponsor transportation for inductees to West Union tonight. They will depart from the Mealey Hotel at 9 p.m.
Soldiers Like Parking Lot in Oelwein Park
An observer notes soldiers on troop trains in Oelwein pause at a green park spot. The boys rest on clean grass and dislike leaving the cool, pleasant area, a sight that brings pleasure to the observer who sees them daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
High Officers Attend Fayette County Odd Fellows Convention
Friday, June 25th marks the annual meeting of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs in Fayette County. Grand Master and Rebekah Assembly president expected. reports on the year’s work. I O O F initiatory degree and Rebekah degree to be conferred. no special dinner due to rationing. cafes available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Fayette County
Rebekah Assembly
School of Instruction
I. O. O.F. Lodge
Six Oelwein Men in Iran
George Whalen relays a letter from Cpl Bernard Weston Patis about his Iran assignment. He describes a 41 day voyage, six months in a valley under mud and rain, extreme heat up to 185 degrees in July and August, and cooler nights in the mountains around 50 degrees. He mentions meeting Norman Tanna Ralph and Royal Perry and hearing Bob Shay was also there, urging friends to write.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Whalen
Cpl
Bernard Weston Patis
Norman Tanna
Ralph
Royal Perry
Leo Paul
Iran
Bob Shay
Fire Department Plans Celebration in West Union
West Union’s Fire Department sponsors a benefit dance at the pavilion on Tuesday evening. June 22 music by Tom Owens and his Cowboys. On Saturday, July 3 an all day celebration on West Union streets features Lieutenant Governor D Blue speak at 11 00 am. KXEW Radio Bond Wagon performs all day and county bond sales held. Races baseball game St Lucas West Union rides and stands greased pole and pig, fireworks and a free street dance. Concerts by the West Union Concert Band planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
West Union Fire Department
Tom Owens
Tor
Fir Department
West Amon
D. Blue
KXEW
Payette County
St Lucas Ve Weet Union
Wert Union
Obituary of Guy Luther Oelwein Portland shipyard worker
Guy Luther Oelwein a former Oelwein resident died June 16 while working in Portland Oregon shipyards. Born June 6 1892 he married Mable Mills and had daughters Verlain and Normadell. Survived by wife two daughters brother and two sisters. Funeral at Brant Funeral Home June 22 with Rev George MacFarlane officiating. burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Luther Oelwein
Guy Luther
Portland
Ore
Oelwein
Guy Albert Luther
Wyman and
Lilly Dana Luther
Brookings
Mable Mills
Clark
S. D
Verlain
Normadell
Gughes
Hugh
Julian Shadle
Lottie Hunter
Brant Funeral Home
George MacFarlane
Koey
Old Rugged Cross
Clarice Hunt
Woodlawn Cemetery
Cole Prisoner Writes Parents From Geneva Red Cross
Mr and Mrs Claude Cole received a card from their son Private First Class Claude J Cole through the International Red Cross in Geneva Switzerland. He states he is a prisoner of the Italians and is being treated well and will write home once he arrives at his prison camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Cole
Claude J. Cole
International Red Cross
Geneva
Switzerland
Cadet Exams Pass For Army Air Forces
Daniel E. Wagner age 18 and Randall Van Denaver age 21, sons of local residents, have qualified for aviation cadet training in the Army Air Forces. An examining board in the Des Moines recruiting office announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel E. Wagner
Ed P. Wagner
Sth Ave
Randall van Denaver
H. E. van Denaver
Army Air Forces
Des Moines
Fears Post-War Federal Control
COLUMBUS, 0. UP continues debate as Herbert Maw of Utah argues federal bureaucracy will seize postwar planning and public services. He says bureaus are non political yet strong influences, urging return of local control over domestic matters and designated agencies to carry out road building programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Herbert Maw
Utah
Sesson
Maw
Nubin
Rickenbacker Arrives in Moscow on Undisclosed Mission
Russian news agency Tass reports Eddie Rickenbacker, American aviation ace, in Moscow as a war department representative attending a Molotov ceremony. The event awarded 60 American medals to Soviet Navy and Army personnel. Rickenbacker last served on a 1942 South Pacific mission with War Secretary Stimson. his escape after 21 days on life rafts is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Eddie Rickenbacker
Ulmer
Tass
Rickenbacker
War Department
T.ss
V. M. Molotov
Henry L Stimson
Ife Walts
Fairbank Visitors and Birth Report Highlight Local Notes
Fairbank residents Mr and Mrs Hans Housler called in Oelwein on Friday. Robert Dugan of Fairbank remains confined to Mercy Hospital in Oelwein with pneumonia for the second time in two months. Mr and Mrs Ed Gowanlock of Mission Beach California welcomed a son born Saturday May 29. Mrs Gowanlock is the former Marian Mack and has many friends in Fairbank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Housler
Fairbank
Oelwein
Robert Dugan
Mercy Hospital
Oelweim
Ed Gowanlock
Mission Beach
California
Gowanlock
Marian Mack
Local resident moves to Farragut electrician program
Wayne Howard Hein, son of Herman and Mrs Hein of Fan rank, enters the electricians service school at Farragut Idaho for a ten week course. Numerous visitors arrive from Waterloo Cedar Rapids Sumner Rowley Independence and Dubuque to spend time with local families including the Betts Fraggarett Gates and Livevey households. Paul Fransham, 32, son of Mr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Howard Hein
Herman Hein
Fanrank
Electricians Service School
Farragut
Ida
Fred Miller
Cildren
Waterloo
Ira Rutledge
Lewis Tiedt
Eon Jerry
Near Sumner
Nick Meisch
Robert Killerlain
Kenneth Butters
Joe Betts
Near Fayette
Magna Betts
Joe Fraggarett
Qrm
Lucinda Adams
Carl Gates
Near Rowley
Rowley
Hamy Mealey
Ceaar Ripde
Hugh Leebey
Richard Finders
Independence
Aseneth Livevey
M F Gaisey
Esther
Frank Peters
John
Father Halpin
Dubuque
Fairbank
Paul Fransham
Navy promotion for Fairbank man at Dutch Harbor Alaska
Mr and Mrs Charles Fransham of Fairbank report their son has advanced from second class ship fitter to first petty officer in the navy. He is stationed at Dutch Harbor Alaska after living in California prior to reenlistment in November 1942. He previously served a four year enlistment from 1927 to 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fransham
Fairbank
Navy
Dutch Harbor
Alaska
California
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William Pierce
Francis Wilson
Leo Metcalf
James McBride
Arlington
Delwem
Roy Milamn
Hilton
Yew Empire
Forhey
Oelvein
Wounte
Corp
George Spragg
OCU
Homestead
Florida
J. B. Spragg
Verlaine and
Joe Hunter
J. A. Shadle
J. 4
Luther
Ady
Scribe
Madison
Tom
Edgar Allen Poe
Chaii
Fire Department
Cole
Army Air Cadet
Young Coal Co
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
International
Chicago Great Western Railway
Delwein
C. G
First National Bank of Delwein Co
B. Chambers
M. C. Hanson
Federal Deposit, Insurance Corporation
New
AIR
Maire Drug CO
Maire Drug Company
Mane Drug
Comfort
Enjoy Our Fountain Maie Drug Co
Wiley Davis
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