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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1971
Page
4
Senator Gilley warned costs are spiraling and urged a halt to further department demands. He accused liberal commissioners of voting for higher spending but refusing tax increases to fund it. The piece notes salons were introduced by R. O. Sh'rk.
State Revenue Director Donal Briggs announced the department will mail withholdings schedules to employers this week as the 1971 legislature increases the state personal income tax. The exact percentage is undecided, but could be as high as sixty six percent retroactive to January. Governor Ray urged rapid implementation for gradual payment.
Cedar Rapids Governor Jepsen urged strict enforcement of drug sale laws at a Concerned Citizens Committee on Drug Abuse meeting. He said drug users should be treated as crime victims and pushers as serious offenders. He also urged youth involvement in community drug programs at leadership levels.
An elderly couple, Francis Haennig 81 and Sadie Haennig 75 of Independence, died Monday evening when their car collided with a pickup at the U.S. 218 and county road intersection south of town. The Haennigs failed to stop at a stop sign. The truck was driven by Regimpica 36 of Waterlve Sampic.
Oelwein fire crews answered alarms over three days including rescuing Mrs. Laney Seltzer, an invalid, via ladder to a second story window. Other calls involved a grass fire, a minor gas ignition at the George Whalen home, and a red smoke bomb at a viaduct. A burning tree was reported at the highway intersection.
Dewnis recently completed six years in the Marine Reserves visited his parents Mr and Mrs Carl Decker for several days. He left Saturday for New York City from where he will depart on a trans Atlantic world tour. The children of Mr and Mrs Francis Deutmeyer Manchester are spending time with their grandparents the Fay Lonps while their parents vacation in Boston Muss.
In Independence a group of Monticello Troop 66 Boy Scouts planned a canoe trip on the Wapsipinicon River when a canoe overturned near the Beantts dam. Firemen and bystanders aided the rescue of Randy Benke and Kent Knopp, with Van Laningham and Mulvaney risking the swift current to save them. A second attempt to recover the overturned craft failed as currents pulled boats away.
Mason City welcomes the United States Air Force Thunderbirds for a July 25 demonstration at Municipal Airport starting 1 00 p.m. The six-jet display features the Thunderbird diamond formation and solo routines showcasing precision flying and high performance aircraft in a nationally touring program.
Oelwein residents Wayne Bachman Marlene Morgan and Georgia Town are named among Luther College Dean’s List honorees for the 1987 spring semester. The Registrar’s Office notes 641 students qualified with a minimum 3.25 GPA and at least 11 credit hours, including 156 seniors 169 juniors 173 sophomores and 143 freshmen.
Mary Kimball of Fayette has been reappointed as treasurer of the national Alumni Association for Upper Iowa University. A 1956 graduate, she has served as treasurer for 10 years and is married to former state legislator Don Kimball. She holds local leadership roles with PEO and Kappa Eta Beta and is active in the Episcopal church.
Clayton County Beef Producers Association boards a bus tour to two Iowa State University research farms in southern Iowa. Stops are Albia Research Farm and McNay Research Farm Chariton with forage and crossbreeding projects. Reservations are first come first served for 41 seats at $8.50, due by July 1 to Elden Leath Postville 52162. Bus departs Elkader Worth Main Street at 5 a.m. July 7 and returns late that night.
Joe Miller, 52, remains hospitalized at People's Memorial after a Monday tractor mowing accident on his farm, suffering a broken shoulder blade, shock, and multiple bruises. Tim Hamiett of Lamont won a $100 savings account in a Farmers State Savings Bank drawing held Saturday night.
Hawkeye Oil Co takes over Hawkeye Gil Co and Champlin products, with Harold Schlegel retiring after 22 years. Engelhardt Feed Service transitions Standard OH products to Eugene Swale of Standard Gil. Brown's Shoe Fit Co buys its Ponca City store while Iowa stores celebrate 60th anniversary with summer promos. Paul Bowers leads local operations.
Local families in Fairbank and surrounding towns share Father’s Day gatherings. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chase hosted relatives from Independence and Oelwein. other visits include Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Duehr and Eddie in Oelwein. Duffy and Warren Duffy hosts in Cedar Falls. Sister Carroll from Dubuque stayed with Lea Duffy’s family. LaRue Anderson visiting. reunion at Mrs. Lucille Slater’s Lamont home honors Robert Slater for Air Force service. Families from Lamphier and Lamont joined in weekend activities across Fayette and Wisconsin.
Mr ann ors and pee sitlings visited Sunday at the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Trarley Wescott and family in Waverly. Mrs Bill Gordon and grandson Troy Carey of Winterset returned home with the Jenings after a week’s stay. Mr and Mrs Vernon Hanchett spent the weekend with their granddaughter and family Mr and Mrs Russell Potter in Altoona. Chris Decker from Westgate was Sunday dinner guest of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs W A Schroeder. Supper guests included Mr and Mrs Rollyn Schroeder Mr and Mrs Harold Vanderslee and family. Ochwein Mr and Mrs Robert Bahe and family Staniev
Mrs Sid Stedman reports births, visits, weddings and travel among Hawkeye families. Robert Leon Warnke born June 16 at Palmer Memorial hospital in West Union to Mr and Mrs Leon Warnke, with grandparents Lester Warnke Oelwein and Albert Covington Winthrop. Wedding Arlene Koch to Leon Scoppe July 3 at Hawkeye Trinity Lutheran church. Various relatives travel to visits in Sac City Lytton Sumner Hawkeye and foreign trips to Europe. Father’s Day and picnic gatherings noted among local households.
Buffalo 4 H club met at Judy Follmer’s home with Marilyn Danige presiding and six members present. One visitor attended as the group discussed a demonstration day and set a tentative date for the achievement show on June 23, with no meeting in July.
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