Shirley farm shifts hands as successors plan changes
The Shirley family in Fremont County Iowa prepares to pass ownership to Jack and Fountain Shirley, with Wallace and the elder Shirley describing pasture abundance and market plans. They discuss feeding steers until September, potential hogs and beef cattle changes, and the mix of Hereford Shorthorns and Whitefaces on the 2000 acre operation. Eleven of forty four shipped steers were home raised, averaging 460 pounds and selling around 11.60 per hundred.
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Shirley
Fremonty
Éounty
Lows
Fountain
Jack
Wallace Shirl
Sever
Wallace Shirley
Animan
Jack Shirley
Omaha Daily Journal- Stockman
Canning Factory to Open in Hamburg in 1944 Pack
Otoe Food Products plans a Hamburg canning plant for the 1944 pack, aiming for a Friday or Monday opening. Floods did not derail the project, as 1050 acres are under contract and eight weeks are needed to erect the pack due to scattered early plantings. A large crew will not be used this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otoe Food Products Company
Hamburg
Look Out For Grafters Clipping Scam Warns Families
A dubious clipping bureau solicits families of service members by postcard claiming to have a newspaper clipping about their son or husband. The scheme charges high prices and claims legal protection, while the paper source remains unclear and prosecutions are unlikely. It warns readers to beware of such solicitations and protects veterans families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father T
Huahend
Alredy
Buyeagr
Surprise Birthday for Mrs Gik Noah at Fridy Gathering
Relatives gathered for Mrs Gik Noah's birthday on Friday at her home. The event featured a small visit by family and light refreshments as they planned a cheerful surprise.
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Noah Gathizest
Har
Bond Sales Exceed Fremont County Quota in War Drive
Final Fifth War Loan Drive report shows Fremont County total bond sales at 118.76 percent of the $468,008 quota. The Pedera Reserve Bank in Chicago forwarded the tally to the county war finance committee with figures indicating strong performance across bond types, though the Hemig and other state reports warn this may not represent final B bond totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont County War Finance Committee
Pedera Reserve Bank
Chicago
Fse
Fremont County
Fremott County
Plan Nishna River Improvement Plan Hearing Notice
Flood control committee invites public input on Nishna River improvements. A hearing is set September 2 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Red Oak courthouse to discuss flood problems, potential solutions, and data from past floods. Local groups affected by floods urged to meet, collect data, and appoint representatives for the hearing.
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Rhcense
Nishra
Hamat
Court House
Red Oak
Tted
Aia Weyed
Prammt
Longtime Hamburg Resident W E Mann Celebrates Birthday
W E Mann marked two birthday celebrations in one week. Frank and Mrs Brown hosted a party at the Ju ten Hotel on Friday, though his actual birthday falls next Tuesday. He turned 81 on August A and has lived 77 years in Fre mont counts. A former drug business partner of his father, he continued the trade after his father's death for several years. The birthday gathering lasted as long as a night remembered from seventy years ago, with modest celebrations and well wishes for many more.
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W. E. Mann
Frank &. Brown
Juten Hotel
Mann
Hamburr
W. FE
Fremont
Lill
Purelile
Men In Service Report For Pre-Induction Exams
The following men will report for pre induction physical examination this month Lyal Reed of Plattsmouth the only one registered from this county Francis Troxell Thurman Leonard Marvin Sidney Maymond Lernea of Hamburg were registered elsewhere but requested to be sent with the Fremont County men Richard Care of Hamburg will leave during the month for induction into the service and George Pawson of Riverton is a transfer The men to both groups will go to Fort Leavenworth.
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Lyal Reed
Platinmouth
Frattcis Troxall
Thurman
Leonard Mar UN
Sidney
Maymund Lernea
Hamburg
Nut
Fremont County
Richard Care
George Pawson
Riverton
Fort Leavenworth
Two Men Charged With Chicken Theft in Ira Yovel Case
Glen Hudson and Bud Camns were arrested Friday for stealing chickens from Ira Yovel. They appeared before Justice C. 8. Hatten in Sid any, waived preliminary hearing, and were bound over to the grand jury under $1000 bonds, remanded to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Hudson
Bud" Camnons
Ira Yovel
Sidany
Justice C. 8
Hatten
Park Reassigns Manwurg MGP Player For Season
In a city park change the manwurg MGP hand will perform the remainder of the season away from Tan Muin Street drawing popular reaction. This week members of the Tabur bend join local musician in a concert at the park.
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Manwurg Mgp Aenge
Tan Muin Street
Tabur Bend
Tabor Beats Hamburg in Local Baseball Tilt
Tabor defeated Hamburg 7 to 5 in seven innings as pitching ace Gude limited Hamburg to five hits while Bartlenowe caught for Tabor. Hamburg committed two errors to three by Tabor, Dankof earned the win for Hamburg against Chambers, and the town eyes a revival of baseball with plans for more home games amid strong local interest.
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Hamburg
Barlall
Percival
Tabor
Gary
Taebor
Gude
Hamburg Inds
Chambers
Dankof
Bartlenowe
Tome
Hambure
UN Ali
Keep Pennies in Circulation War Support Plea
Government urges citizens to avoid hoarding pennies and keep them in circulation for wartime needs. Don C. Dougan of the stakes bank asks people to bring pennies in batches of fifty or a hundred to exchange for wrappers, helping offset bank staff shortages and speed up the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don C. Dougan
Lews
Bank For Exchange
Iran
Bakery Opens Doors With Crowded First Day Grains
The Jamourg Bakery opened its doors on Saturday to a crowded first day. Lester Hite reported a surprise, while free dough samples drew attention. Vendors described a busy scene from morning through night as fans queued for fresh baked goods. Forrent Anspagh and Tao Harris were seen among early visitors.
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Jamourg
Lester Hite
Carta
Forrent Anspagh
Tao Harris
Down to a Fine Point in a Rare Card Hand
Henry Ronilas and Wert Unton feature in a curious note about a perfect hand held only once the 3,004,006 tune. In a recent game with Mrs Hemian, Henry held the perfect hand for that game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ronilas
FEATURES THIS WEEK AT THE COLONIAL THEATER
The Colonial presents The Lady and the Manetee featuring Vera Hurba Ralston Richard Aclen and Erick Vor Birc heim as the first of two weeks of showings Thursday through Saturday. Also showing 0 My Darling Clementine with radio and screen glamour, plus The Desert Bong starring Denia Morgan and Irene Manning next Sunday to Tuesday. A threesome of reels and a Grandfather’s Folies feature adds to a busy line up with music and dancing nightly.
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Vera Hurba Ralston
Richard Aclen
Erick Vor Bircheim
Clementine
Nereen
Warner Brothers
Denia Morgan
Irene Manning
Gloriou
Merchants
Hubbard
Rita Quetey
Alory
Ax Billings
Soldier Christmas Mailing Arrangements Announced
Post office and war and navy departments set procedures for this year's Christmas mail to armed forces. Yuletide cards and parcels must be sent in properly addressed envelopes with prepaid rates, with earlier mailing encouraged between September 16 and October 76. Local post offices provide full regulation details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christman
Armed
Post Office Department
War and Navy Departments
Wax Named Junior Builder at Kiwanis Meeting
At the Kiwanis club meeting Thursday evening Jona Ware was announced as the junior builder for the next term. The student, Cui Ajlin Ve, led senior class peers in athletics and scholarship, succeeding F W W Ganteman who bid farewell after a summer with the club.
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Kiwanis Club
Jona
achsAarakin
Aport
Khip
Arkieverments
Cui Ajlin
Ynerrior
F. W W. Ganteman
Tuberculosis Survey In Bretham County Conducted
A tuberculosis survey by the county medical society and the Christians’ Benefit organization with the Iowa Tuberculosis Association and the state health department begins in Bretham County. Nurses call on contacts of known cases. tests and X rays will follow positive skin tests. Funding is shared by Christman Seeln funds and health department resources.
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Bretmont
Flossie Melviite
Imablia Spalthatras
Miss McBidde
County Medical Society
Chriatians
Iowa
State Health Department
Nores
Christman Seeln
Bert Dines Aims to Open Store in Hamburg Soon
Bert Dines plans to open his Western Auto Store as goods arrive and stock grows. He faced forced service draft delays and wartime cancellations that left him with minimal inventory, but the community welcomes his return and hopes for steady stock and reopening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Dines
Hamburg
Bert
Aga Umits
Hlaelock
Tata
Toa Defense
Hert’ Hak
Hone Mader New Conditions Near Reinkeck Sparks Debate
Fragmentary text describes new conditions and rising costs for Alfred Bitterhack near Reinkeck. While workers discuss payment and disturbance, a mother bird tends to her fledglings, highlighting an odd juxtaposition between human plans and nature.
Death of Mrs Alva Duncan in Council Bluffs
Rose Harbin Duncan, born Morristown Tenn November 6 1903, died at Mercy hospital Council Bluffs August 1 1944 aged 40 years 2 months 27 days. She married Alva Duncan October 16 1921 and they had eight children. Funeral services were held at Tolneon Funeral Temes conducted by Dr Gillett and interment at Mt Olive cemetery.
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Rose Harbin Duncan
Sam Harbin
Morristown
Tenn
Mercy Hospital
Council Bluffs
Alva Duncan
Thie Union
Doncutt
Myre
Della Mounee
Underwood
Town
Catherine Winchester
Oakland
Nutty Betty
Aathur
Gurirude
Alva
Lee
Glen
Righiselt
Anpa
Tamburg
Max
Varbiv
Ralphin
Ion
Tolneon
Teme Pri Adernoun
Dr. Gillett
Anit
Mt. Olive Cenotaus
Community Sing Draws 200 at Park Rally
More than 200 people gathered Friday evening at the park for the second community sing sponsored by the American Legion. Ay Shields chaired the event, with performances by Max Hereld, Edward Caf, and a double quartet led by Fay Weatherhead. Special solos featured Mark Wright and Gertrude Buettner, while Dorothy Jean Krigge and others assisted on the program.
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Eily Park
American Legion
Ay Shields
Chaintman
Weenlog
Alford
Victor Herriey
Piart
Max. Hereld
Martin
Pling
Fdwart Caf
Fey
Exhvin McSpauien
Paul Thioxeon
Plana
Fay Weathlerhead
Maaxtit
Cerenor
Mark’ Wright
Gertruda
Buettner
Gerahtine Reach
Mr. Weatherhead
Calletta
Meadamen Ronald Emerton
Paul Wright
Fay Weatherhead
Dorothy Jean Krigge
W. I. Kageth
Wy AU
Spadder
War era correspondence and air crew news from Texas
Mrs Kyarett Meal received a postcard from Captain Mead, then prisoner after the fall of Buda ar, staff of General Wainwright, with love and family regards. Gerald Spiegel earned silver wings at Lubbock Army Air Field and returns home brief furlough. Nahikwan and others head to training at Fort Lauderdale and Port Piers, with transfers from Great Lakes.
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Capitain Mead
Dad
Nancy Ellen
Michaal
Nancy
Gerald Bpiegel
Uudock Army Air Field
Lubbock
Texas
Spiegel
Chris Spiegel
Hamburg
Nahkiwant
Marfa
Renan Huistien
Ban Geen
Ft. Lauderdale
Ha Ia
Eas
Commings
Elmer Bapebias
Great Lajes
Fis
Saad
Evangelical Pastor Arrives Here in Hamburg
Rev Alfred Yungschlager assumed pastor duties at the Zian Evangelion and Reformed church in Hamburg arriving with his family last week and settling on E street. He previously served nine years in Metropolis, active in local and civic efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Yungschlager
Pastov
Zian Evangelion and Reformed Church
Hamburg
Bowie Hetropolis
Herwid
Metroplis
Reverend Yungschlacer Remembered by Zion Community
The Zion parishnotes mourn the absence of Rev. A Yungschlacer whose family formed a vital part of the community. He was a graduate of Eden Theological Seminary Webster Grove Missouri and left behind his wife and daughter as they enter new phases of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yunxeehlager
Zion
Fleix
Hamburg Hospital Notes
Hospital notes record patients admitted or undergoing procedures in August. Names include Ray Wing Rock Porters, Minx Addeen Uniterwood Rock Fort Wan, Everett Kingewoir, august births for Dean McCreedy Rendoi, and Frances Bewdy Thurmian. Several women, Geraldine Foaster Taliee and Tear Fowter Hambure, were admitted for medical care or minor surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Wing
Rock Porter
Minx Addeen Uniterwood
Rock Fort
Appan-Terouse
Crore
Ated Everett
Honpital
John Hilger
Hambore
Albert Wale
Riverton Wes
Horn
Francis Bewdy
Thurmian
Geraldine Foater
Taliee
Tear Fowter
Hambure
Anguard
Lundewent
Rescue Fish From Ponds Near Spirit Lake
E R Paterson district state warden leads a six man crew from the slate fish hatcherlen at Spirit Lake in a week of rescuing fish from pools and ditches after high water. They retrieved 25,000 small bull heads 1,200 large bull heads 16,000 rough fish and saved many others. Last year the crew stocked over half a million fish in the area and the rescue is expected to improve local fishing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.R. Paterson
Spirit Lake
Br. Peterson
Swatera Mezt
Lown
Vague Family Tale From Texav Iscawale Flight
A mother in the community, long residing here for about twenty five years, died after a fire incident. She traveled by plane from Kansas City to reach before her mother, but camels/beams unclear, and the event centers on local tragedy and her long residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanaae City
Abe
Daewab Ted
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Nishna River
Maya Io Park
Bucerss
Junior Builder
Tuberculosis Survey
Alfred Bitterhack
Reinkeck
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Fige
A. Yungschlacer
Hamburg Hospital
Bey Wastte
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