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Newspaper

Oelwein Daily Register

Location

Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1941

Page

3

Personal notices from Waterloo residents abroad and visiting guests

C K Smith of Waterloo was a business caller in the city. Mr. and Mrs. J R Sinclair are vacationing in Springfield Missouri. Mr and Mrs G McSperfin leave today on a western vacation. Edward Madison Cedar Rapids visits his grandmother Mrs Jennie Reed. Mrs Ernst of Arlington visits in the home of her daughter Mrs C L Anderson. Friends 4 Lois Forney confined to her home with illness. Mrs M J Channer and Mrs E R Running in Cedar Falls for the Parent-Teachers convention. Mr and Mrs L L Jenkins guest this week then iece. Nadine Clark of Aurora visits. Mrs Ruby Barton of Winston-Salem NC guest of Dr and Mr G M Thein. Mr and Mrs Harold Fox of Stanley are proud parents of a daughter born June 23 named Shirley Ann. Mrs Max Crain and children leave tonight for three weeks in Georgia and North Carolina. Mrs Erville Brinkman and Maze Corkery visit John Corkery at Iowa City, he is improved. Mrs John Brown, Mrs Albert Werdel, and Mrs Russ Platt attend the Cedar Falls Parent-Teacher convention. Visitors yesterday were Mrs E A Northrup and daughter Betty Jean and Mrs Robert Northrup and son Randy of West Union. Summer fabrics require cleansing skill. City Laundry Co. Fullerized dry cleaning. Mrs Sarah Hough and granddaughter Elaine Crain leave for Des Moines for several days with daughter Rev and Mrs McKim. Mrs Harriet Payne and granddaughter Ta Mae Daniels arrive from Anoka MN for extended visit with son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs W H Payne.

C. K. Smith Waterloo J. R. Sinclair Springfield Missouri L. L. Jenkins Erville Brinkman Maze Corkery John Corkery Iowa City John Brown Albert Werdel Russ Platt Cedar Falls E. A. Northrup Betty Jean Robert Northrup Randy West Union City Laundering CO Sarah Hough Elaine Crain Des Moines McKim Harriet Payne Ta Mae Daniels Anoka Minnesota W. H. Payne

Card of Thanks for Sympathy in Bereavement

We are sincerely grateful to the friends and neighbors who extended many kind expressions of sympathy to us in our recent bereavement, the death of our wife and mother. The flowers, the use of cars and countless other kindnesses will always be remembered by Wm. Mooney and Mrs. J. W. Gibbons.

wWe Wm. Mooney J. W. Gibbons.ady

Card of Thanks From Mr and Mrs Oliver Troupe

To all our friends and neighbors whose thoughtfulness and assistance made easier our hour of sorrow. We wish to express our sincere appreciation. The use of cars and the Towers will never be forgotten. Oliver Troupe, Oliver Jr.

J T Ryan Awarded Road Contract In Chickasaw County

J T Ryan of Oelwein received a contract for one fourth mile of road work in Chickasaw County for 2939 dollars. The agreement was dated June 23 and the contractor plans to begin about July 15.

J.T. Ryan Oelwein Chickasaw County Mr. Ryan

High Heat Wark 18 Reached Today in City

The thermometer hit 95 degrees at 3:05 this afternoon, the highest so far this summer per local observer John T Ridler. A mild cloudburst brought 0.21 inches of rain and barometer readings suggest a storm may be brewing. Ridler notes this day was warmer than a year ago.

John T Ridler

Defense Bonds and Stamps Encourage Saving for War Effort

Citizens are urged to buy Defense Bonds and Stamps to support America’s war effort. Many cash bonds after 60 days for full amount plus interest. Some workers have salaries withheld to purchase bonds. purchases can be made at post offices or banks or by writing the U.S. Treasury in Washington, D. C.

Defense America United States Washington, D. C

Engraving Orders Taken at Gelwein Daily Register Office

The Gelwein Daily Register Office announces acceptance of orders for all kinds of engravings. Include details for design, size, material, and deadline to ensure timely completion.

Qgelwein Daily Register

U S O Campaign Reports Pending in Oelwein Drive

U S O campaign headquarters in Oelwein cannot report total subscribed as captains and workers have not submitted their reports. Early reports show the drive likely to meet the quota, with pledges accepted at the Chamber of Commerce and many contributions recorded at the secretary’s office. A special church collection Sunday is expected to boost the fund. final results await that collection.

Oelwein Chamber of Commerce

Glory of the Trumpets Band Concert Program

June 26 at 8 p.m. Rock Island Park presents Glory of the Trumpets with marches and waltzes. Selections include Berday Les cele tae L Amour Eternelle Spanish Romance The Thunderer Sousa Night and Day from Gay Divorcee and Brasses Triumphant amid a musical comedy finale featuring performers Holmes Sha ce Zia laatiy King Junetime.

Rock Island Park Breckenshire Berday Les Cele Tae Reeeseeess Whistler the Thunderer Sousa Porter Fulton J Brasses Mig Ts Otabae Holmes Ce Zia Laatiy King

Ten Questions For New Registrants Under Selective Service Act

Public notice outlines the July 1 registration for young men, detailing ten required questions on a four by six inch card. Questions cover name, residence, mailing address, telephone, age, birth place, occupation, contact person, employer, and employer address. Registrants receive a certificate and must carry it at all times. failure to present the certificate or show it to authorities is a prima facie failure to register.

Charles H. Grahl Grahi Selective Service Ialure

Chamber of Commerce votes progress toward record turnout

Early balloting for Chamber of Commerce directors runs ahead of former years and is expected to set a new record before polls close. Members who have not voted are urged to place ballots at the Chamber of Commerce office by 3 p.m. Friday. Tellers Fred Lenstra W W Einger and E J Henning will count the votes.

Chamber of Commerce Fred Lenstra W. W. Einger E. J. Henning

American Legion Burned Mortgage Celebration

Last evening the Ross Red Post No. 9 American Legion burned the mortgage on its hall at 112 West Charles Street after a 6:30 dinner for about 175 attendees. Guests included Cliff Jewett and Frank Miles, Des Moines Legionnaire editor, Mayor Gunderson, City Council members, Col. E. E. Stoup, Cyril King, and T. E. Stevens. The event featured speeches, a rose bud for each lady, dancing, and the post plans to host the Fourth District conference and stay party July 11 at the Coliseum with a full day of entertainment and dinner.

American Legion Ross Red Post No West Charles Street Uucal American Legion Post Cliff Jewett Osage Fourth District Frank Miles Des Moines The Legionnaire M. F. Gunderson Col E. E. Stoup Jewett Miles Cyril King Legion Post T. E. Stevens Fayette County Legionnaires Col. Stoup Ross Reid Coliseum

Barbara Jean Troupe obituary at Maynard

Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in Maynard for Barbara Jean Troupe born near Oran Iowa March 31 1936 who died at Oelwein hospital June 21 1941 aged 5 years 3 months Rev Freeman officiated burial was in Long Grove cemetery She was the daughter of Oliver and Gertrude Troupe and left a brother Oliver and many relatives The piece notes the family sorrow and includes mournful verse and lists pallbearers and flower girls.

Presbyterian Church Maynard Barbara Jean Troupe Rev Freeman Long Grove Cemetery Oliver Gertrude Troupe Oran Ocelwein Hospital Barbara Oelwein Hospital Geo. McLeish Geo. Troupe del- Wel

District Court Sessions Held in Fayette County

Fayette County district court disposed of several cases last week and on Saturday. Judgments included 730 to settle all sums for Poggenklass v Poggenklass, 92.85 for Sharff et al, and 382.29 against Hunter in Norton v State welfare. Mortgage foreclosures and real estate sales were approved, with property in Gelwein ordered sold. A sale report for Staundorf et al was approved, and bonds set for Baldridge at 1000 with monthly support payments. Carroll v Carroll awarded each party a one sixth interest in Fayette real estate as the court divined.

Fayette Herman Sharff Aiso Gelwein C. F. Norton State of Iown Department of Social Welfare Hunter Frank Staundorf R. D. Samsund Stella Sams Ray Baldridge Tau Charles M. Carroll Laurence E. Carroll Fayette County

Panther division history at Camp Bowie Texas World War days

The Panther division based at Camp Bowie near Fort Worth Texas traces its lineage to the Thirty sixth division formed August 1937 from Oklahoma and Texas national guardsmen. It fought in France October 1918 including Champagne offensives, advancing 21 kilometers and taking 549 prisoners, nine artillery pieces and 294 machine guns. The insignia features a cobalt blue arrowhead with a khaki T on a khaki disc, symbolizing the union of Oklahoma and Texas in arms.

Camp Bowie Fort Worth Texas National Guardsmen Oklahoma France Champagne Union of Oklahoma and

Referee Nieman Hears Property Case. Appraisers Named

The case details include A. H. Nieman serving as referee to assess the property with E. F. Coleshaw M. E. Leehey and F. L. Adams named as appraisers. Two cases dismissed without prejudice with costs against the plaintiff Rita Anita Walker versus H. R. Walker and Eva A. Fliehler versus Donald C. Flethler terminated.

A. H. Nieman E. F. Coleshaw M. E. Leehey F. L. Adams Rita Anita Walker H. R. Walker Eva A. Fliehler Donald C. Flethler Piz

State case and motions with settlements in court

On motion of the defendant, the case of State vs Albert Gippe was continued to the September term. A motion for more specific statement in Jensen vs August Friawn was sustained. Maynard Savings Bank vs Ed Schrader et al was settled and costs paid.

Ini State Albert Gippe J. R. Jensen August Friawn Maynard Savings Bank Ed Schrader

Parts per car rise with modern models

The article notes Standard once offered 4,500 parts in a past model, with a best selling design containing 6,000 parts a decade ago. Now a currentJour priced model carries 16,008 parts, illustrating increasing component counts and the need for more labor per vehicle today than twenty years ago.

Twents

Maximum Debt Since 1875 at Nebraska Constituent Debacle

The Nebraska constitution forbids a state debt in excess of $100,000, a limit established in 1875. Lawmakers face strict balance of budget rules and oversight to avoid surpassing this cap, with fiscal plans mindful of long term obligations and the potential for constitutional challenges.

Nebraska Constitutn

First Tabloid Format Arrives in Ontario Paper

The Lindsay Post of Lindsay Ontario emerges in tabloid form as the province's first daily to adopt this style. The move mirrors earlier shifts by the English Daily Mirror and Daily Sketch and later some New York papers, signaling a bold experiment in local journalism.

Ontario Lindsay Post Lindsay Ont Daily Mirror Daily Sketch New York

Scouts Meet At Home Of W C Elmer Weeresges

Scouts of America Cub pack met at the home of W C Elmer Weeresges at 3 30 am. The meeting opened with Tolial leading the pledge of allegiance addressing go purd. A review of guidance for better school performance and behavior followed.

Elmer Weeresges Abe

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