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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1971
Page
4
Local high school schedules feature boys and girls contests across multiple leagues. Turkey Valley faces South Winneshiek in a key boys matchup while Wapsie Valley travels to Jesup and Springville visits East Susanna with several softball and baseball tilts on Thursday and Friday across the region.
East Division leaders and schedules mix with scores from the National and American Leagues. Key results include New York’s 3-0 win over Philadelphia on Tom Seaver's four hitter and his 1000th career strikeout, with Felipe Alou driving in three runs in the Yankees 9-2 rout of Cleveland.
President Nixon told FBI graduates the era of permissiveness in enforcing law is over and urged support for police and officials. He praised J. Edgar Hoover’s service, urged confidence for law enforcement, and noted Mitchell spoke on rising feralism threatening swift arrest and punishment.
Winners in the Buchanan county DHIA contest were announced Sunday at the county home show. Buckiman Hazleton won first in saluds and other divisions while Marie Nieitseh Meirbank took first in py sutcks. Top winners advance to state competition with awards presented by local dignitaries and master of ceremonies Pete Maypard.
Funeral services are planned Thursday at St. Dalin's Catholic Church in Independence for Francis Haennig 81 and his wife 79 who died in a Monday evening accident. Catholic Daughters of America will hold a wake at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday with a funeral mass following at 8 p.m. Survivors include a daughter Mrs. Delhert Foster of Washington D C four children and siblings Della of Ociewe and Leo of Manchester.
Funeral services for Mrs Palma Hansen, 78, of Clear Lake, will be held Friday July 2 at Brant Chapel in Oelwein. She died June 30 at Hitters Oakwood Manor. Survivors include her daughter Mrs Raymond Krugeel, a sister Mrs Gertrude Hansen, a brother William Kluge, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Burial is at Woodlawn cemetery. Heirs include former Han sen Music store operators. Reverend Warren Paige will officiate.
Federal narcotics investigators probe a crash scene five miles northwest of Mount Pleasant that killed Lea Willis Roethe Jr. and Tania A. Meyer and injured two others. A bag with six pounds of suspected narcotics, $4,500 in cash, a pistol and camera gear were found in the wreckage. The plane had departed from El Tex and overturned in a grove after nose-diving into trees.
Plans advance for a parade and flag raising at the Joy Id Ralston Purina plant northwest of Oelwein. A U.S. flag will be presented by Richard Clark Till from Washington. About 500 attendees from sales and business outlets expected as organizers seek sponsors while midweek timing may limit band participation.
Des Moines beer wholesalers announce a 50 cent per case increase on 12 and 16 ounce cans and disposable bottles, 60 cents on returnables, and 2.50 on keg keeps. President James Ladd says a five cent rise per six pack will reach most outlets. Tax hikes and rising costs drive the change amid higher brewery prices and freight.
Oelwein observes the inauguration of the United States Postal Service on July 1 with a commemorative envelope. Postmaster Bruce Ward announces limited tin envelopes issued at the stamp window on a first come, first served basis, marking the first day of US Postal Service operation.
Postmaster Quint announces an open house at the Aurora post office on Thursday July 1. The event runs from 9 am to 3 pm with free coffee and cookies. Public invited to observe new postal services and join the celebration.
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The Fayette County Conference Board will hold a hearing Monday July 12 at 2 p.m. in West Union to consider the 972 budget for the County Assessor's office. The board also discussed staffing, with Lee Candee seeking higher operating funds and Lee Robertson slated as deputy assessor.
Arnold Zaruba and John Cross were duplicate bridge winners Tuesday evening. Other fin is include Mars, Jack Willie Mies, Berned Ohl, Robert O’Brien, Bernard Nelson, Ma and Mrs Ralf Alvings, Ray Levite James Tievnle, Bark Corcoran Richard Moore.
In London, Krexewall defeated Richey in a lengthy five setter to reach the semifinal against Australia’s Ken Rosewall as Stan Smith and John Newcombe advance in the men’s draw. Jean King leads the women’s field with Evonne Goolagong and Margaret Court awaiting their paths.
The California Angels allegedly acted improperly in the indefinite suspension of Alex Johnson and plan to file a grievance. MLB Players Association chief Marvin Miller told a newspaper. Indians manager Alvin Dark hopes to talk with Ted Uhlaender today to persuade the outfielder to delay his retirement.
Hank Aaron, star slugger for the Atlanta Braves, says he intends to check into a Houston hospital after the season for treatment of a lingering ailment. The move follows ongoing health concerns and aims to address the condition with professional care.
Dr and Mrs C R B Brewer of Marly ha were weekend visitors in the Gertrude Stewart home. Mr and Mrs Orlanda Shippy and Mrs Wilda Shippy of Colone attended weekend events in Abe Lincoln’s home. Attendees included Gary Callahan and Leverly Trampen’s wedding in Mason City. West Point cadet Nick Combs spent leave with relatives before returning to school.
Gov. Robert Ray praised the 1971 Town legislature for passing a tax school aid program and for following the Governor's Economy Committee recommendations. He criticized the session length and noted pending major legislation. He urged restraint on tax hikes and commended restructuring of the Iowa Liquor Control Commission and a central services administration.
Investigators probed a second blast at the Spencer Food Co plant within weeks. The strike by Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen has lingered since January. The latest explosion damaged stockyards and a maintenance area near the main building. An earlier June blast opened a two foot hole in an executive office. Five striking union members faced Malicious Injury charges in Clay County District Court, with more time granted to respond.
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