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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1977
Page
4
Abby explains beauty can be a handicap when not paired with lasting character. Readers share relationship puzzles about loyalty and fidelity, including a Las Vegas affair and a husband who dislikes facial hair during local Frontier Days. Advice emphasizes inner qualities and practical fixes.
Mrs Don Leonhart returned from Mesa to attend the 50th anniversary alumni banquet of Wadena High School. Attendees included Myrtle Mudd and Kenneth Green. Mr and Mrs Ray Herwig hosted Pearl Johnson for birthdays. The Wadena Public Library begins Summer Reading with prizes and activities starting June 15.
Mrs. Clyde Becker notes Mrs. Minnie Allenstein’s two week visit in Wisconsin with Leland and Gary Allenstein in Whitewater and Lake Geneva. Eric and Tony Ellis stayed with grandparents in Newhall. Ernest Sheppard hosted cousins Floyd Lyman and others from Dayton Oregon. Pershall family visited Illinois for a Methodist conference in Des Moines. Wessels families fished in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.
Community bulletin from the Oelwein Chamber of Commerce highlights member benefits, upcoming promotions, and local upgrades. Notes include CofC Fridays, driver’s license slots, Vallard Fox’s civic work, Samar Music store, Schuchmanns Pharmacy, planned Farmers Market starting July 9, and various sales events led by committee chairs.
Mrs Emma Bruns accompanied Mr and Mrs Charles Gross of Rock Island Illinois to Yankton South Carolina on Saturday. They observed the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Floyd Taylor on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Robert Ruecker were Thursday visitors with Mr and Mrs Robert Snodgrass and family at Harpers Ferry. Jeff remained for a longer visit. Events include graduations, birthdays, and gatherings across multiple Iowa towns with Amana VIP golf tourney praise, local civic notes and sports staff moves.
The Delwain City Council met in regular session Monday June 13 1977 with Mayor Louis Hull presiding. Present were Councillors Whalen Gorse Tor ton Wailauter Franke Hanshaw. absent none. City Attorney Jack Wis also attended. Minutes of May 23 approved. claims totaling 459700.70 approved. Clerk and Treasurer reports authorized for audit. Police accounts receivable and subboards reports approved. A petition from 18 residents for Children at Play signs on 2nd Ave NE discussed. stop signs referred to Public Safety Committee for recommendation to City Attorney. Agenda amended and approved. Resolution 2907 ratified blocking First Ave SE and 4th Ave SE. Mayor reported water system issues including failed No. 5 well motor, new 110-hp motor from Canada on order, third Avenue well damaged by lightning. pumping from shallow wells continues with conservation urged. consideration of Green Engineering consult and spare motor proposed. Public hearing on vacating alley north from Charles to 10th Ave NW opened and closed with no objections. ordinance read first time for alley vacation. Water rate increase proposal discussed with a proposed schedule for adjustments.
A condensed list of crossword style clues including Gossamer, Cast up, Isaac's eldest son, Arthurian lady, Sun god of Egypt, Make tight, Square dance movement, Up, My Defenses- Down, Residue, Seraglio, Kismet, Hungarian dog, Valuable discovery, Salesman's stopover, Racer in a fable, North Carolina cape, Girl's name, Dock worker's union, Nether lands commune, Wire measurement, Tony-, Win one's heart.
The City of Oelwein council met June 12 1977 to discuss oiling streets sewer extensions and budget amendments for 1976 77. Motions approved include canceling the 1977 oiling program opting for concrete street improvements in some cases authorizing engineering services for sewer extensions on 4th Ave NE and 6th Ave NE and approving budget amendments raising water system expenditures and the Home and Community Environment program. Several resolutions and bids were discussed including a swim pool concession stand bid and Lake Osiwain project engineering contracts. The minutes record objections to street oiling and a vote to proceed with various public works items and financial authorizations.
Oelwein area social items cover graduation receptions for Dawn Rodas and Greg Lower, plus birthdays, picnics, and gatherings at several homes. Included are details of a dawn cake bake, a large fish catch near Harpers Ferry, and a moved-into-home milestone on James Street. Also notes on saccharin’s 1879 discovery by Constantine Fahlberg under Ira Remsen at Johns Hopkins.
Allen Remling Sr and Rosalie Remling attended Rebecca Remling's graduation at McElroy Auditorium in Waterloo. Becky, a Central High School graduate, also had a Baccalaureate and home reception. Relatives in LaCrosse and Arizona were noted, with Cre ative Arts, Extension workshops, and conservation training mentioned for county leaders and 4H clubs.
In a 1977 King Features Syndicate card puzzle, West leads spades against three notrump. East surmises South holds the spade king and ducks to force the king. West then wins with ace, East discards ace of spades unblocking spades, allowing five spade tricks to be cashed and the contract down two.
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