15 Apr 1948
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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1948
Page
1
Mrs Gladys Binns writes from California about missing the Ras Porter issue, debating subscription quirks, and noting readers' habits. She riffs on political events, citing President Vraman and Stalin, and comments on editors, readers, and a jumble of personal anecdotes.
Disorganized citizens united over a regional drainage project spanning three states and five districts. Leaders praised volunteers who worked long hours to advance the plan, with updates on local schooling, farming needs, and community chores. The event featured remarks from Charley Warn and others and highlighted ongoing river and terrace improvements.
The text warns that although dikes and levees are essential, siltation will raise the river bed over time. If unchecked, this will compromise flood defenses and may require army engineers to act, with potential near term consequences.
Church listings show St Marys with Sunday 1040 am and 2 pm services, Furber Flavin pastor. Lutherans meet second and fourth Sundays at Presbyterian church with Sunday School 2 pm. Baptist Church morning worship at 11 am and no evening service due to high school event. Church of Christ holds 7:30 am communion and preaching, evening service 7 pm, choir practice Thursday 8 pm. Inter-Church Council promoted unity steps. emphasizes Christian soldiers training and congregational support.
The notice calls for volunteers to serve in the war effort, inviting eligible individuals to step forward. It emphasizes participation and readiness to assist in the conflict through service and support roles.
The article mentions an evangelical and reform Lutheran service at 2 d a.m. and again at 14 a.m. with a fellowship offering received. It lists Gene Duensing and references welcoming readers to a local congregation in a community setting.
Morning service at 10 a.m. led by Pastor Similiy Seheut. Presbyterian service at 1:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday events feature J. Neuling as superintendent welcoming worshipers.
THURMAN residents and relatives gather in Kunsax City on Monday for visits. Mrs Magitie Lecka, previously hosted in Dr Cole's home, travels to Tabor for a family visit. Mrs ACTS Cheek visits with Van Nan Morgan Pauly in Tharoian Ty as Pythian plans for school instruction events this week.
Friday visits in Sidney and Shenandoah include Dr HL OP Cole and Porters Stephenson. Saturday hosts My and Mrs F P Moore of Sidney spent time with Dr and Mrs H P Cole. Ezra Schogluy died at home in Mel'aul Tuesday morning. Funeral Thursday at the Methodist. A small daughter of Mr and Mrs Meryl Dresher fell from a swing while playing. Mrs Forest Upill of Bartett was a Thurman visitor. Walter Reeve, Thurman, and Bert Wavhan in Thurman. Shu aS. Bop. Dow and Kemmon Af Cubar Suneva of Bren Schooley Thursday. They used 10 ub the hand. Duk voy the cradle cabe. the Hath mime bands now ees st to prefer tae the automobile.
Federal aid through AAA to increase acreage for grass and legumes described as good business for the nation. Easter mentions hardboiled tip and rising prices from a wife’s new hat. Few people consistently win bets on horse races. Weather is only understood when the sun clears.
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