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Oelwein Daily Register

Location

Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1948

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Yugoslav Party Proposes Balkan Federation amid Soviet Ties

Belgrade dispatch reports the Yugoslav central committee unveiled a Yugoslav Bulgarian Albanian federation plan while pledging full cooperation with the Soviet Union. The program, drawn June 14 and to be refined before the July 24 party convention, preserves Yugoslav loyalty to Russia while signaling a counter to Western pressure. Tito, greeted by Kardelj Rankovic and Dijalas, urged party unity as slanderous charges were denounced.

Belgrade Yugoslav Communist Party Soviet Union Borba Ere Mtn Warennall Glas Ley Poe Russia Greece Tito Bled Edward Kardeli Alexander Rankovic Milovan Dijilas Communist Information Bureau

Mrs Olson 87 Dead at Clermont

Clermont special report states Christina Olson aged 87 died Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs Jim Tayjor in Clermont. Born November 27 1861 in Norway she came to the United States as a girl and lived in Clermont most of her life. She married Torkel Olson at Highland. he preceded her in death. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Clermont Christina Olson Jim Tay- Jor Olson Norway United States Highland Torkel Olson

Services Thursday For Mrs Johnson

Funeral services for Mrs Ada Jaonston who died Tuesday morning at Mercy hospital will be held Thursday at 2:00 PM at Grace Methodist Church. The Rev J W Marlin will officiate. Interment will be at Woodlawn cemetery. Survived by husband George two sons Glenn and Lee of Oelwein and two daughters Mrs Alice Schulmeister of Oelwein and Mrs Velma Morey of Hazleton.

Ada Jaonston Mercy Hospital Grace Methodist Church J. W. Marlin Woodlawn Cemetery George Glenn Lee Oelwein Alice Schulmeister Velma Morey Hazleton

Schoentag Attends Photography Course in Winona Lake

Don Schoentag of Schneider's Cottage Studio is enrolled in a three week short course covering all studio photography aspects in Winona Lake Indiana. The program is sponsored by the Photographer's Association of America.

Don Schoentag Schneider Winona Lake Tnd The Photographer’s Association of America

Jubilee Parade and Decoration Plans Near Completion

Jubileé parade preparations accelerate under committee chair Roy Anderson with colorful pennants banners and gala week in Oelwein. Local groups hospitals and schools plan floats uniforms and pet decorated bicycles while eight bands and color guards from American Legion Iowa National Guard and U.S. Army recruiting participate.

Roy Anderson American Legion Iowa Oelwein Iowa National Guard Army: Recruiting Service

Seven-Up building material delays clarified by district manager

Mike Edinburn, district manager for Seven-Up Waterloo, denied rumors of Charles City receiving materials from Oelwein for a new warehouse. Materials hauled from Oelwein will go to Davenport, then be replaced later. Davenport move occurred due to an emergency lease renewal failure. The construction order changed. original Oelwein materials shifted to Davenport and will be sent to Davenport when needed.

Charles City Oelwein Mike Edinburn Waterloo Davenport Charles’ Aa

Helstein Reelected President of CIO United Packing Workers

Chicago Upw delegates to the fifth National convention reaffirm Helstein as head of the CIO United Packing Workers. He won a second five-year term amid criticism of leadership and a prolonged spring meat packing strike. The entire slate of candidates was re elected.

Chicago Raipstein CIO- United Packing Workers Tifth Helstein

Earthquake and Fire Toll Rising in Fukui Japan

In Fukui and surrounding villages the earthquake and ensuing fires threaten up to 5000 lives. Gen Douglas MacArthur’s headquarters list 3215 dead and 7752 injured with many more seriously hurt. American medical teams work by candlelight to treat victims and halt possible epidemics. Military convoys ferry victims from Osaka and Kobe as roads clog and relief trains approach. Tokyo rushes aid including lumber and 1,000,000 yen for Fukui relief.

Fukui Japan Douglas - MacArthur Fukui City Takefu House of Representatives Toyko Japanese Reconstruction Board Harakazu Obata Tokyo Prefectural Fukui Prefecture Eighth Army Robert . L. Rithelberger

Loveland Named Acting Secretary Aide In USDA Shuffle

Loveland was tapped by President Truman for an acting role in the U S Department of Agriculture alongside Elmer H. Wene a Vineland poultryman and state senator and Brannan’s top aides. The appointments were postponed briefly due to Brannan’s duties in New Jersey with Loveland set to serve when Brannan is away Wene will head the department in absence of both top officials. Loveland 55 has Midwest farming roots and local committee work with the department. He was born in Janesville Wisconsin and studied at the College of Commerce at Waterloo Iowa.

Washington Agr Elmer’ H. Wene Vineland New Jersey Truman Charles F. Brannan Loveland Brannan Agricultural Conservation Production and Norris E. Dodd United. Nationsood and Agriculture l Organization Wene Department Janesville Tawand College Pot Commerce Waterloo

Oran Voters OKay School Bond Issue

In a special election at Oran on Tuesday the district voted in favor of a bond not to exceed 45000 to enlarge the present school. Of the total votes cast 117 were in favor, 29 opposed and six spoiled ballots. The board of education plans to start building soon.

Roran Oran Sam Board of Education

Fourteen Feared Dead After Gulf of Mexico Fishing Tragedy

Two survivors tell of a Sunday fishing trip aboard the Hazel off Cedar Keys Florida. An explosion ripped the 38 foot boat and within minutes sank the craft. Survivors clung to wreckage through a brutal three day ordeal as coast guards and volunteers searched Seahorse reef and nearby keys. The crew from Ocala included eight couples bound for a day on the water when the blast occurred.

Cedar Keys Fla Gulf of ‘ Mexico William Sanders Ocala Fia Barber Sanders Yankeetown Sarther

Speedway Winner Sought on Assault Charge

Indianapolis police seek Kelly Petillo, a 1935 Indianapolis 500 winner, on a warrant charging him with assault with intent to kill his former secretary. The report notes the arrest warrant and ongoing pursuit by authorities.

Speedway Indianapolis Kelly, Petillo

Lengthy oats stalk wins at local office contest

Mrs. Ray Arthur brought a 64 inch stalk of Clinton oats to the local registrar, claiming it as the tallest plant. The Arthurs live near Maynard and grew the crop on a 20 acre field. Do competitors have taller stalks to show for spring farming efforts.

Ray Arthur Mrs. Arthur Arthurs Maynard Oelwein

Last British Troops Leave Palestine From Haifa Harbor

The last British soldiers left Palestine as flags were hauled down from Haifa port, ending 30 years of occupation. Lt. Gen. G H A MacMillan boarded a launch to the cruiser Phoebe, the final British commander to depart. Marines stood by with firearms as Spitfires patrolled the sky during the withdrawal, which completed a month ahead of the Aug. 1 target date.

Haifa Palestine G H. A. MacMillan Phoebé

Aurora Youth Gored by Bull to Undergo Operation

Elton Timmerman, 16, of Timmerman farm five miles north of Aurora, was gored by a yearling bull while releasing it. He was treated at Strawberry Point and admitted to Mercy Hospital with a possible ruptured intestine after the Tuesday morning incident.

Aurora Elton Timmerman Timmermans Elton Strawberry Mercy Hospital

Reagan End Of Marriage With Actor Ronald Meegan

Hollywood actress Jane Wy Man sues for divorce from Ronald Meegan citing grievous mental suffering caused by his politics and claims custody of their two children. Los Angeles judge grants custody and dissolution of marriage amid a tumultuous split within the Screet Actors Guild presidency context.

Yarriage Ronald Meegan Jane Los Angeles Hollywood Reagan Screet Actors’ Guild International

County Lagging In Loan Drive

Iowa counties report progress on a security loan drive with Fayette at 43.93 percent of its 967 428 quota Buchanan at 52.84 percent Cla ton at 49.06 percent and Wayne county top with 92.12 percent of its quota Total sales in Fayette reach 425 South Lee leads state. ten counties exceed 60 percent. Local groups press investors and firms to fund reserve and retirement funds in U S savings bonds.

Deak Iowa Fayette County Buchanan Fayne County South Lee United States

Hopes High as Ike Talk Yields Few Words

Two anti Truman Democrats left talks with Gen. Eisenhower in New York with high hopes but little detail. Sen Olin Johnston said a 45 minute chat left him committed to Eisenhower though unwilling to discuss specifics. Nebraska chairman William Ritchie predicted the coming convention will name outstanding men to accept the nomination. Washington ADA head Leon Henderson noted Ike boosters may push for a contest, while Truman could withdraw or open the convention.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Olin PD Johnston S.C New York Eisenhower William Ritchie Nebraska Ritchie Truman Washington Leon Henderson Trumah Thomas Dewe

Russ Balloons Flew Over City's Sky

Washington report quotes Secretary Marshall stating an intention regarding aerial activity over the city. The fragment mentions Russ Balloons and a city sky event with unclear subsequent details from the source.

Install Wilson As Rotary President

Rotary club names Wilson as new president amid conservative signals and club election details. Local officials cite governance goals and community service focus as key themes for the term.

Install Wilson Rotary

Ouster Ruling Possible Against Local Officials

A potential ouster ruling may begin July 20 affecting defendants sheriff Emery Hart county attorney Allen Smith deputy sheriff Verne Meggers and police chief Fred Greene with a pending decision this week.

Jee Buchanan Emery Hart Allen Smith Verne Meg Gers Fred Greene

Death of Mrs Albert Rotart Near Stanley

Mrs. Albert Rotart 48 longtime resident, died after a lingering illness at her home near Springville Iowa on Sunday June 27. Survived by her husband two daughters Jean and Hazel and their husbands two grandchildren. funeral set for Wednesday afternoon at the Springville funeral home.

Stanley Albert Rotart Springville Rotart Jean Hazel

One Man Union Tests NLRB Authority in St. Paul

National Labor Relations Board officials faced Elmer J. Henriksen, the lone labor union figure, in St. Paul as they weighed the implications of his one man union for organizing and bargaining rights.

ST. Paul National Labor Relations Board Elmer J. Henriksen

Boston Treason Case: Best Sentenced for Wartime Broadcasts

The figure once known as an American newsman and minister's son faced a federal judge and was fined 10,000 dollars after being convicted of 12 treason acts. Sentencing by Judge Francis J. Ford, a Harvard classmate of FDR, followed Best's wartime propaganda broadcasts from Germany and Austria. Best, in court with lawyers, stated he would not trade places with anyone.

Boston America Francis J. W. Ford Best Ford Harvard Franklin D. Roosevelt Europe Germany Austria United States

Clermont Festival Draws Big Crowd at St. Peters

Special report from Clermont notes a large crowd at the annual St. Peters festival on church grounds. Rain scattered attendees by mid afternoon, but many returned for evening events. Lunches, bingo, five rides, and a children's switch fish pond entertained guests. Helen Gerner of Clermont won the Treasure Chest during the evening, with five other prizes awarded.

Clermont St. Peter's Helen Gerner

Mrs Charles Lenius 74 Dies in Oelwein Area

Mrs Charles Lenius aged 74 died at 9 30 p m Tuesday at her home three miles west of Oelwein Bremer County born May 1 1874 in Bremer County spent her life near Oelwein Surviving are three daughters Mrs George Wierek Payette Mrs Joe Bartholomew Dunkerton Mrs Charles Smith Oelwein two sons Oscar Lenius Oran Henry Waterloo Harry and Amos at home two sisters Mrs Sophia Strottman Readyn Mrs Anna Judas Cedar Falls and brother Henry Meyer Readyn Hintz Funeral Home has charge Services at Zion Lutheran Church Friday at 2 p m with brief rites at the home at 130 p m Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery Friends may call at the home after Thursday noon

Charles Lenius Oelwein H. E. Dieter Will Zion Lutheran Woodlawn Dora Meyer Henry Mesyer Bremer County Anna Judas Cedar Falls Henry Meyer Readiyn Hintz

Untitled snippet from acal News Tyee The

Fragmentary OCR text lacks clear events or names. Reads like garbled notes mentioning Sunday racer, Tequested, Signe, hagiwes, and parked items. No identifiable persons or organizations to anchor a proper summary.

Acal News

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