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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1941
Page
7
The Hilsenbeck family of Aurora visited in Oelwein on Sunday describing a friendly family gathering and social call with local relatives.
Nearly one hundred supervisors and coworkers gathered at Hotel Mealey to honor Mike Rogge on his retirement after fifty years with the Chicago Great Western Railway. Speakers praised his leadership, loyalty, and training of crews, with reminiscences from Col. E. S. Stoup and others. The event included music, tributes, and a birthday salute to Mr. Rogge and his family.
Archers gathered Sunday at Waterloo’s Black Hawk Bowman field for a field archery tournament following official pausomal rules. The 28-target course, range 6 to 24 inches, tested shooters with varied setups, from open shots to bush and hill concealment, four arrows per target, and moving positions. Scores listed include men and women categories with participants from Waterloo Oelwein Marshalltown and nearby towns. a noon ceremony honored Altona with local dignitaries, followed by a color movie preview for the state banquet in August.
The WPA Recreation Project sponsors a community night at Community Park on Tuesday July 1 1941. The program begins at 7:30 P M and includes dancing singing short skits and community singing with no admission charge or refreshments. Everyone is invited to attend.
Bernard Chase of Fairbank died Sunday following a heart attack at his Fairbank home at six o'clock. He was 28 and survived by his wife and son Raymund. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday at 9 20 a.m. from the Immaculate Conception Church in Fangank.
The Oelwein Rotary Club enjoyed a double feature program with speakers Captain Nolan and Dr Leehey addressing the group. Incoming president Earl Movure succeeds outgoing leader Charles Chambers as the club celebrates growth and completion of projects with guests Dr F P Leehey, Rotarian Arthur Lonborg, and Wm Clausen in attendance.
A meeting of local dairy men last Saturday voted to raise milk prices in Oelwein due to higher wholesale costs. Local milk consumers have paid less than larger cities but will face higher charges tomorrow as prices rise to align with regional levels.
Reports from campaign headquarters say the LSO drive in Oelwein proceeds as teams complete their separations. Churches have not reported collections yesterday nor officers CGW final reports. The drive must be reported to National Headquarters before July 4.
Word has been received of the death of Wil Richerdsomr of Alpha D I E n on Sunday morning June 29. Mrs Heunardson was the former Ning Cummings of Maynard. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock at the church in Alpha.
Oelwein blanked St. Lucas as pitching held firm with two men aboard late. Key plays included a double by Jimma Buel driving in a run, while Oelwein seized the only scoring chance to secure a 1-0 win.
Oelwein built a 3 to 0 lead after Schueler and Buel produced key runs. St Lucas managed five total hits and four walks, with Swegerath fanning 13 batters. Schueler struck out 6 and walked 2 in a steady pitching effort as Oelwein secured the win.
Sports brief records sparse names and initials with scattered abbreviations. The legible elements reference players such as Patterson Creostt and Bulgren Swig Celwein, indicating a partial roster or box-score fragment from a basketball or football game.
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