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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1973
Page
8
Independence special report says Richard G. Jamison 52 of Oelwein totaled his 1972 vehicle after missing a T intersection two miles north of Jesup on a county gravel road. He suffered minor injuries and no charges were filed by the Buchanan County sheriff's office.
A rough reader friendly crossword puzzle by Thomas Joseph with numerous clues across and down. The grid contains many entries including references to people places and objects such as Vatican related terms Jacques and Kish island various geographies and common nouns.
On Sunday at 2 12 p m the Oelwein fire department was dispatched to 109 Fourth St N W where a tree stump was burning. The fire caused no damage and the exact cause was not determined. Iowa forecast shows mostly fair pleasant temperatures with lows in the 60s and highs in the 80s through Friday.
The two hour Oelwein Centennial parade drew crowds along Frederick street with floats clowns horses and bands. Gov. Robert Ray Congressman John Culver and Miss Gelwein were among notable attendees. A golf cart collision injures six spectators sending one child to Scholtz Memorial Hospital. A fire prior to start caused minor damage to an old fire truck. Funeral services were held for Nelle Woodard, 91, in West Union.
Dale Thomas and his West Branch band won top honors at the second annual Country Music Show and Contest held during the Oelwein Centennial four day celebration. The event featured 16 groups from 9 a.m. to past 5 p.m. at the drive-in with Gary Willie and The Coun trymen placing second and Marvin Rainwater headlining.
In a bridge contest sample from 1965 trials, West defends brilliantly against declarer. After opening lead four of spades, West follows with precise maneuvers, ruffs, and coop erative trump returns, eventually forcing declarer down one. South initiates clubs and misreads finesses amid the intricate play.
The Daily Register lists admissions and discharges from multiple hospitals including Sumner Elkader Independence and Cedar Rapids. Names include Albert Draker Rita Gruenberg Edna Harnack Leo Kremer Julia OBrien Mattie Downs and others with births noted for Mr and Mrs Richard Conrad and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Jones in Independence.
Cecil H. Craney, 69, longtime Independence resident, died Saturday at his home. Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Parish rosary and wakes are planned today and this evening at local funeral homes. Survivors include his wife Rita four sons and one daughter and a brother.
Due to strong demand, a new printing of "Oelwein: The First 100 Years" will occur. Mrs. Joseph Morales announced orders are accepted through Saturday June 30. Send checks for 3 to 3.75 dollars to Oelwein Centennial Corporation at East Hillside Drive, Oelwein. mail orders only. No phone orders. Purchasers will be notified where to pick up.
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