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maximum 36 rday's minimum IS at 2:00 p. 42 'ity In Brief Telephone 28 or 29 -Word has been received here Pfc. Jim Hultman is now with the Anti-Tank Unit he Infantry in France. -Friends of W. II.

Jenkins will glad to learn that his condi- i is slightly improved, follow- bis recent operation. He will to hear from his friends; address is room 908 Kahler pital, Rochester, Minn. His is in Rochester with him. i-JPaul H. Sperry is now 'ing on a L.

S. T. in the Paci- accordim; to word received by I parents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis tfrry.

Aviation Cadet Donald liken of Creighton University (Omaha, spent the week; in this city with his parents, i and Mrs. B. A. Hanken and -Mr. and Mrs.

Robert Ilansen son, of Arlington were rc- visitors in this city. -A group of C. A. P. Cutlets Fayette attended the C.

A. P. ty in Oelwein last evening. -The Legion Auxiliary Rum- re Sale will continue all next at the Legion Hall. adv.

-Mr and Mrs Oliver Camblin received word that their son, pec William Kappmeyer is ill with scarlet fever in a Mtal in Maryland. -Dclman Destival of Hazletoii in the city yesterday on busi- 5. -Mrs. M. C.

Eikcriberry and Doris Roberts are spending day in Waterloo. -Mrs. Arthur McCurry was in ciiard today on business. ij-Sam J. Gingerish.

of Hazleton business in Oelwein Charles Pinch of Fairi was a business shopper in city yesterday. A-Dress up for your Valentine lireshly Fullerized Dry Cleaned City Laundering Co. 'me 254. adv. Orville O'Dell of Mayi)d was a shopper in the city to- O.

Kuper spent Sunday his mother, Mrs. Anna Ku- 111 Colonial Hospital in Rochcs- Room 438. Her condition is improved. i ji -Mr. and Mrs.

Ned Richards sons of Waterloo were guests Sam Richards home Sun- Mrs. Roy Anderson left last it for Iowa City where she spend some time. -Mrs. Sclma Locke is visiting- es Moines and Oskaloosa m- nitely. -Oolie Yotter spent the week- in Fort Madison visiting his hew, Second Lieutenant Rob- Steinhilder who recently re- led from 28 months in the ific area.

Charlie Schwcincfus return- home Saturday morning i i Veterans' hospital at Des nes where he has been lor etime. -Word has been received in ivein that a M. 2nsen has ai rived salcly ovcr- and is stationed in "-Charles Ryan is home after the past tour weeks in i isas City. A. A.

Freibersycr is vis- her father, Will Warner, at i a i home in i i Enroulc home she visit her sister, Mrs. Etho 1 er in Memphis, Tennessee. (-Advertising in the Oelwein Register is not a gamble you offer good values and your ad carefully, you 2 to i a buyer. Lt. Kneeland Killed In Action CLERMONT (Special) Li.

Robert W. Kneeland, 19, was killed in action Dec. 2, 1944 on Biak Island in lhe South Pacific, according to word received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.

A. ivneeland. Lt. Kneeland had been serving as a navigator-bombardier in the Apaches with the Fifth air force. He entered service March 8, 1943 and had training at Ellington Held and San Marcos, from which place he graduated on Nov.

13, 1943 receiving his silver wings and commission as second lieutenant. He took a course in bom- bardiering at Roswell, N. graduating Feb. 7, 1944, and his final training on a 25 Mitchell bomber. He had been overseas since July 1944, going to Hawaii.

In November he was wounded while in the Philippines and hospitalized. He began his missions again on Nov. 28. He was born Dec. 5, 1924 at ClermOnt, la.

Lt. Kneeland giaduated in 1942 from Postville High school. He attended Notre Dame university at South Bend, until his enlistment in the army air corps. He leaves his parents, a brother, Francis P. Kneeland, in store keepers' school at Sampson, N.

and a sister, Nancy, af lome. Swartz Rites Will Be Wednesday Funeral services ior William Swartz of Hazleton will be held the Swartz home at 1:30 p. m. and a1 2 o'clock Lrom the Pres- bytenan church in Hazleton tomorrow afternoon Burial will be made the Hazleton cemetery. Is a aood Place to Scouts Raise Flag At Memorial Park As a daily feature to commemo- i ate Boy Scout Week, different of Scouts are bearing colors to the flag the Memorial Park neai the City Parking lot, and raising and lowering the Hag at sun rise and sunset Rich- Fith2i, Gene Beck and David Blake arc the thiee buglers for the eck.

TT Crowd Enjoys Moose Dance One ol the laigcst crowds ever to attend a Moose dance enjoyed the music of Joe Sanders, versatile pianist-diiector of a band that has been well known nationally for years. Sanders is of the team of Coon-Sanders, associated years ago with Chicago's colorful Blackhawk icstaurant. Rotary Hears Scout Program Scoutmaster Chailes Rathgabcr und a group ol' Oelwein boy scouts, in observance of scout week, entertained Rotarians at their'regular dinner meeting yesterday at the Mcaley hotel. Demonstrations first aid and signaling gave the members an iirteicstmg insight into scout ac- t-vitics and progiam of practical a i ing. Father O'Hagan introduced Bob Frost as Sacred Heart Rotarian.

The program was introduced by R. D. Noble, program chairman. Services Thursday For Miss Kraft Sco ices tor Miss Mary M. a who died Mercy hospital at 9 o'clock last night, i be lieid i a al'Jernoon at 1:30 in Hm7.

i uncivil home here and at 2-30 in Union church in Putnam i H. Wilkc. pastor ot the Arlington Lutheran church ol vhich slhc was a member i i i i i i and i a i be i i cemcteiy. The body i he in slate in the a home lint i 1hc services. Liiolong resident of Scott town- i Miss a i I was born there Nov 9, 1899.

daughter ol the late Chnries a and Mrs. Hattic a i Besides her mother s8ic is sui vivcd by three sisters, Mrs. Clan; Benson of West Union, Mrs. a i and Mrs. Louis Chase ol Scott.

NOTICE a j'm saw at the i a i to be sent to the vets' i a at Des Moines, i and Schick at i by the Favettc County Soldier Relief As- i a i before Fi iday, as a is the day we will ship the contrib i )ELWEIN DAILY REGISTER lebruary 13, 191V. Oelwein Airman, Cousin Meet Abroad Walter Frisch. son ol Mr. and Mrs. August Frisch of this city, met his cousin Lt.

Bessie Mae Dahl, Army Nurse, for the first lime while they were both tationed in England. Frisoh who was a gun- operator with the Army Air Force happened to run across his cousin, whom he had never seen, at a U. S. O. in England late in August.

He recently returne-i to the States after completing 350 ombat hours in Europe, but Lt. Dahl remains stationed in Eng- 'ind. Robert Frisch, SPA brother ol is a member ol the U. S. Navy, but is hospitalised in the Naval Hospital in Maryland a I the present.

CARD OF THANKS We ish to a all the friends who assisted dm mg the illness and death of Earl Colomey. We also a to express our appreci- a i for the i of flowers and those who turmshed cars. His Cousins. --adv. At Mercy Hospital Patients Admitted: i a A i al Mv.s.

KmeM Soppe of West Union surgical. i a of Oelwein, sur- Mis- Ficd Shiilfei Oelwein, medical. Patients nischarjrcd: Rrowr. of Chicago. Elmer Sewell of Oelwein.

George Iloskmson of Fayette. OBITUARY Mary Ann Basham Maiy Ann Smith, daughter of John T. and Hannah Hill Smith, was born at Mina, New York Slate on September 25th, 1861, and departed this lite at 5:30 on the morning of February 10th, 1945, at the home of her daughter; Mrs John King, east oi Oelwein, with whom she has been making hei home for the past year and a hall, havinp reached Uhe age oi 83 years, 4 months and 16 days. At the age of six the iamily moved to Ohio; later coming to a iarm in Iowa. For the past 25 years her home has been in Oelwein, but previous to that she resided in and aiound Hazleton.

It was while l-'ving near Webster Ciiy, Iowa, tSiat she was married to John W. Basham, with whom she shared a devoted companionship of 58 years, until death parted them three years ago. To this union were born seven children, three sons and four daughters, two sons (Arthur and Clyde) passing away in infancy and one son. Ho, meeting a tragic death the tall of 1930. The torn- daughters are Gertrude (Mrs.

John King) and Edith (Mrs. Glen J. Morrcw) both of Ociwein; Eunice (Mrs. Harvie Buckman) of Auro'-n and Emma (Mrs. R.

Skov) oi Chicago. Hei life was filled willh activity and interests ior her home a iamily. In early life she became a devoted Christian and has remained faithful to her Savior i the years until sgc alone prevented her from attending ser- vicer She lived Sicr faith in her daily i and has left a lasting impression on those who knew her. Slip was a member of Grace Methodist Church at the time of her passing. Before enfeebled health and age prevented her, she was active in the Ladies Aid Society and a member ot the Big Sisters class She was also deeply interested in the work of the Woman's Relief Corps of which she has been a loyal member tor over 30 years.

She leaves to her passing, beside her immediate tam- ily, one sister, Mrs. Ella Basham of Pi escotl, Iowa, who a1 the present time is critically ill and the only living member of a a ily of ten children. There arc also 12 grandchildren, one oL which, Robert Buckman is with the armed forces in I i a one great grandchild and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at Grace Methodist church on Feb- a 12, 1945, at 2:00 p. m.

The C. Witzigman, pastor, in charge and assisted by the Rev. W. L. Hauler ot the Presbytei lan church assisting.

Mrs. Marc Fridley and Mis. R.iy Bell sang "In the Garden" and "Ring Them Golden Bells" with Mrs. Sofie Tail at the organ. Interment was made in the Hazlcloii cemetery beside her husband.

--v-Herbert Earl Colomcy Herbert Earl Colomc-y, only child ol Herbert and Colomey, was born at Longton, en a a 9, 1887 and departed this i at Mercy Hospital in Oelwein, Iowa, altci a short illness, on a i 8 1945. He grew to manhood in Kansas and "came to Oclwem in 1914 Here he met Miss El lie a Anrieison, who became his bride December 10, 1915. To i i one child was born, but "in descending was a on its angel's wins- and Ixr-nc to the Heavenly Home." Mr. Colomcy became a member dl the a i a a a a i 100, Iowa in 19Hi, and a scr- ice on the Mexican Border rc- i rived an discharge I lollowccl a i oixLlpntions; eight years he sei ed as a waH'h- nan at the First a i a Bank il Oelwein, he was member ol i Oelwein i a i numbci of ears was keenly m- Mcstcd in the i Park and a ed as i a and loi t'liie served as eonstablc. Mr and Mrs Colnmoy i Oclucm i September 1913.

they nun cd to i Iowa. On A 6 1944. Mrs Colomey passed into ihe i Immortal at St. Francis Hospital in Waterloo, i a very hi iCI illness. In October 1914 Mr Col- omcy disposed ot his home in Lit- Ucion and mlmnci' to Ociwein i was a i a to hi 1 Iminc and a i to hr i his early i he became member ol the i i a i i i is i i i i by his step- i resides in a a tan, and by scxcral who live in a i Iowa i i three of whom are Mrs.

Cora Ross of this ci'y. Mrs. Mary el ol Dundee, Iowa, and i Gcoigc Thompson ol Lamont, Iowa. Scivices were held at the a Funeral Home at 3'00 m. on February 10, 1945, the Rev.

F. C. pastor oi Grace Mcth- church i i a i Russell Brant sang "Abide i Me" accompanied by Mrs. Sam F. Smith.

Interment was made in Woodlawn cemetery. Oelwein CAP Is Host At Open House The Oelwein Squadron Civil Mr Patrol held open house for in- ited guests Monday evening. The evening was spent dancing to played over the P. A. ystem which was operated by Pfc.

throughout the evening. Mess was served about 10:30 p. credit for whicn goes to Sgt. Daniels and his able assistants. Andrew bird home from -oot training at Great Lakes was a guest ol the squadron.

Having I eeii a iormer CAP cadet he told ihe squadron ol the advantages in having CAP training prior to induction. Bird is to speci: 'ize in radar upon returning to Groat Lakes. Several training films were shown lor the benefit oi the guests A) that they might see one of the a i i devices in operation. -y Rice to Open Plumbing Shop MriYNABD (Special) Bernard Rice, who recently purchased the building on main street of Waid Masters, is preparing it for his plumbing and tin shop. Maynard Boys Visit Home MAYNARD (Special) Leo Ren! row S.

K. who is stationed at Ottumwa, is spending a leave here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Renfrew and bro- the-- Lyle. Lt.

Leonard Talcott came from a hrspital in Indiana Thursday and is enjoying a short furlough witih his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Myron Talcott. Scouts Present Church Service Scout Troop 34, sponsored by ihe Church of Christ, presented the evening service Sunday evening. Alter the Pledges of Alleg lance to the American flag and the Christian flag, the Scout Law, interspersed by scripture was pre- in a responsive reading led by the pastor.

A Tender Loot Investiture was held in which James Batlike received his badge. Four boys received their service stars and the annual membership cards were presented to all Scouts. The theme ol the 35th Anniversary ot Seoul mg was presented a playlet, "Scouts of the Woild Brothers Together" Bill Ilcitter and Dean Westcott took trie paits ol a scout and a cub scout discussing the theme. Lee Brig- I.am, committeeman, read excerpts Jrom letters fiom eleven scouts in the service during the playlet. The address of the evening was su von by J.

A. Wianti, District Field Man of the Boy Scouts of America. His scripture was the (7th Psalm and he compared a i to the Scouts of today in a very impressive and profitable manner. Hayes, Ex-Fairbank Resident Dead John Hayes, age 85, passed away yesterday about noon in St. Anthony's home in Dubuque.

Hayes, who has resided in the home for the past four years, lived on a iarm near Fairbank. He is survived by six sons and three daughters. They are Arch of Dunkerton, Irwin of Fairbank, Arista of Waterloo, John of Independence, Robert of Oelwein and i Frank of Fairbank; Mrs. Albert Schmill of Waterloo, Mrs. liam Bierie o'f Delhi and Mrs.

Mike Rockford oi Brandon. The body is at the Brant i neral home in this city. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Mrs. Welsh Of Gran Dies ORAN --(Special)-- i Wcl CO.

who has been in a i i health ior some time i an attack ol pneumonia which due to her age was. unable recovei i.nd passed away at her nome Mon- I'ay evening. Mr. Welsh p-isscd away 15 years ago and besides a host oi iiendi. and many relatK es es to her passing live daughteis, Mrs.

Maua Reismg of Mrs. Bridgie Conway ol Dougherty, Mrs. Maigaiet Short oi Fairbank, Mrs. Mary Pearl, Oelvein, and three sons, Ralph oi Oelwein, John and Edward, Oran. And one sister Mrs.

Veionica Conway ol Kansas. Urge Iowa Girls To Join Nurse Corps CHICAGO UP The public relations office of the Chicago district U. S. Cadet Nurse Corps today issued an urgent call for 52 guls to fill vacancies in spring ealsses, in six Iowa schools located at Council Bluffs, Sioux City, Des Moines, Cedai Rapids and Clinton. Dr.

Thomas Parran, surgeon qcncial of the U. S. Public Health Service, pointed out that students now ore giving about 80 per cent oi the nursing care in their associated hospitals. He added that tlic students, by replacing graduate nurses who already have into the service, have prc- a collapse of nursing care in civilian hospitals. --Avoid Compulsory Buying-Invest in War Bonds and Now! Our boys need Hitler Faces 4-Front War Continued from fage Onz) ed." For hours they offered no propaganda line to radio listeneis within the Reich.

To foreign audiences th'ev inveighed uncertainly about "the greatest political crime of all times." 3--Possible effects of the Big Thiec deliberations on the Pacific war were closely scrutinized It was noted that the United Nations confeience to implement Dumbarton Oaks was summoned to meet on the notice date of the Soviet- Jaoanese ncnaggression pact, and that the location of the meeting is San Francisco. 4--Soviet recation to the Crimean declaration enthusiastic. Special meet.ngs wcie held cities throughout the couiitiy to acquaint the public with the news. Washington's initial icaction was generally favorable. Heie in London there was greater reserve until the detailed anangements for varicus European couritucs could be studied.

5--The Polish government in London announced it i egrets com- the Big Three Polish compromise, but former Premier Stanislaw Mikolajczyk was expected to join the new government. The French welcomed the bid to railicipatc in the occupation of Germany but were miffed that they had not received lull recognition as a "great power." The Italians were unhappy at, lack of any mention at all of their problems in the communique issued by President Roosex clt, Prime Minister Churchill, and Premier Stalin. Herd Japs in Manila Pocket (Continued from Page One; daylight attack on i a and that all returned salely to their bases in the Marianas. A i a warplancs horn elsc- in the Pacific also were active i i Truk and Yap in tne Carolines; a a and Arak- besan in the Palaus; Rota in the Marianas, and i Marcus island, southeast of Tokjo. Remain Tiloist When going a a tor a few days, soak a large sponge in and place it at the base of youi house plants They remain moist days.

Tornadoes -Hit South, 43 Dead MONTGOMERY, Ala. UP-Koi ty-thrcc dead were counted to- a Irom two tornadoes that hit wLitoin and central Alabama and eastern Mississippi. The lir.st storm struck late yesterday live miles south of Median, and swept eastward Alabama. it lelt a negro dead rear Meridian, two dead at New Hope, one I Causeville and one at Burns' ille Lelore it moved across the late line. Six persons were re- i 01 ted dead at York, and two i'Cgro women at Livingston, Ala.

Two trainmen, Needham N. Crown, a conductor, and J. E. hobcits, a ilagman, were killed when the twister derailed an Ala- Lama a Southern freight tram near Livings ton. The second storm struck a few minines later on the outskirts of Montgomery.

The Red Cross reported 26 bodies recovered here, 13 ol them negroes. The number ot dead was ex- i ecled to increase as icscue works. tleaicd the debris from the i wo stoimb. More than 500 persons were injured. The Red Cross reported 1,500 persons homeless Montgomery.

than 150 were in hospitals I Navy Plane Crash Takes 24 Lives ALAMEDA, CALIF. --UP, A navy twin-engined a plane crashed into San Francisco bay today, and 21 and three crewmen were presumed killed. At the 12th naval district headquarters at San Francisco, officers said one body had been recovered. The plane, a C-47 transport, took off from Oakland airport at 6:52 a. m.

and crashed at 7:05 a. m. Numerous Alameda residents heard the crash. The plane was about three- quarters of a mile off-shore. White vs.

Yellow Corn As long as pigs are on pasture, there is very little difference in feeding value of white or yellow corn for fattening. When fed in the dry lot, pigs gain faster on yellow corn. This is because yellow corn contains vitamins which white corn lacks. When pigs are on pasture, the green crop supplies the neces sary vitamins; therefore, either white or yellow corn may be used. Body Wastes Do you realize that your skin is a organ of elimination-- that its myriads of glands throw off more than a quart- of fluids daily? Every tiny skin gland is actively engaged in picking out of the bloodstream an abundance of waste or poisonous matter, which the body must eliminate In this quart of waste fluids, commonly called perspiration, the body is constantly being purged of dissolved salts, acid and organic waste substances.

Calf Hay It is well to allow calf hay to wilt in the swath for a few hours This gives it a chance to build up a vitamin content as the result of direct sunlight Then it should be raked and cured in windrows or hay cocks to preserve the green color and vitamin A content KATHYKKNC RESSES They come in Blue, Spring green, and grey plaid. 12 to 18 And Only $9.95 LUNDBIKS'S A Cook Can't Be Good If the Refrigerator Decides To Go Bad But you CAN get by during the winter months. Better have it fixed. Call us now. Don't wait until it breaks clown completely.

Oelwein Battery Electric Eikenberry Smith Since 1918 Phone 40 i (Blouses and dresses not included) In these days of rising cost of living the words of our SPECIAL are sweet music! Look up that spring cleaning you will be needing. And you'll get the same QUALITY cleaning for which we are so well known! CITY CUWUN HOME HI. 754 COVERS WALLPAPER WALL FINISH FAST! EASY! INEXPENSIVE! This magic new Du Pont paint thins with water, dries in 60 minutes! Ideal for wallpaper, wallboard, plaster, brick, etc; 1 gallon of Speed-Easy paste makes up to gallons of paint --enough for the average And IT'S WASHABLE! .98 GALLON A Nine Letter Word Associated with "Hintz" for 43 Years But there are a few adjectives that our customers have learned to associate with that nine-letter noun. We mig-ht coin an 11-letter one "INSTABILITY" and another 11- letter one Be- cause in furniture as well as clothing and food and everything else, you buy it pays to buy the best especially when it's furniture so economically priced as ours. BROS.

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