Country Tub Thumping by John Field
A fragmented local column discusses voting patterns of 18 year olds in recent elections, highway paving progress toward the Missouri line, and complaints about Burlington Railroad causing long crossings near Sidney. It notes political curiosity about 18 21 voters, rail access issues, and local road planning priorities amid broader community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell
Harbor
Lorimer
Scoles
Hultton
Bass
Washington Township
Sidney
Hamburg sewer plan faces strong opposition from council
Council members on Monday night learned that a sanitary sewer project for Hamburg’s south part faces spirited resistance led by opponents who want the city to pay all costs. A petition seeks to shift the burden from property owners to all taxpayers via general obligation bonds, while officials weigh shared costs and alternatives. A Deciding point is the hook up fee and timing of payments as fiscal talks continue. An additional zoning hearing is set for Aug 14 over a proposed 40 by 92 foot metal shop in a residential area owned by Jerry Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Missouri
Towa
Burlington Railroad
West Ditch
Belcher Corner
Kansas City
Omaha
Board of Supervisors
Sidney
Hamburg
Sewat
Golden Acres
Hamburg Zoning Board of Adjustment
Jerry Miller
Miller
City hires dump operator to fund via vehicle fees
City moves to fee based dump operation with hours and rate plans under consideration. Council discusses salaries and budget constraints, including a stalled police radio link project and wage raises for street crew and marshal amid financial reevaluation. Local notices reference real estate moves and family births in the community.
Larceny Charge Hits Hamburg Man in Soybean Theft Case
Paul Hukill of Hamburg is released under $1000 bond after grand larceny charges in a case involving Good Lead & Grain Co soybeans. Hukill was charged following an incident at a grain facility where soybeans were allegedly transported illegally from a bin. Bill Parks is also sought for questioning in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hukill
Hamburg
Fremont County
Hukill
Good Lead & Grain Co
Bill Parks
Polk Named to Fremont County Farmers Home Administration Committee
Charles H. Polk of Sidney is named to serve on the Fremont County Farmers Home Administration Committee. Joining Polk are Ralph J. Miller from Hamburg and Robert E. Benton from Tabor, with Jerry G. Birkby retiring. The committee oversees housing programs that loan funds to buy build impor or relocate homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Polk
Sidney
Fremont County Farmers Home Administration
Fremont County
Ralph J. Miller
Rt 1
Hamburg
Robert E. Benton
Rt. 1
Tabor
Jerry G. Birkby
Farmers Home
Football Practice Starts Aug 18 At Local High School
Football practice begins Friday August 18 with equipment check at 9 am and physicals for boys available free at the clinic starting 4 pm. High school boys may have their own doctor for a paid physical and junior high players may wear soccer shoes this year replacing cleats. Reverend Eric Smith Ordained Deacon in Free Methodist Church. Bishop Cryderman presided. Smith family notes. Rainfall update shows 1.06 inches in first eight days of August with varying daily amounts. Three NWMSC graduates among county students recognized at Northwert college summer convening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Weber
Weber
Eric Smith
Free Methodist Church of North America
W. Dale Cryderman
Spring Arbor
Mich
Earl Melton
Eric
Smith
Wade Smith
Atchison surplus CCC bins auction and sale
Surplus CCC grain storage and equipment in Atchison County will be sold in auctions and private bids. A public auction on Monday, August 14, features 14 Columbian steel bins at Westboro and 14 Kilby steel bins plus 9 Butler steel bins at Rock Port with related items. Sealed bids will open Friday, August 25 at the Rock Port ASCS office for 10 Great Lakes steel structures with 25,060 bu capacity at Rock Port.
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CCC
Atchison County
Prvate
Westboro
Rock Port
Kilby
Butler
ASCS
Great Lakes
Services Thursday for Joseph Gude
Joseph W. Gude 72 died at his Hamburg home. Born in Watson Missouri he grew up in Hamburg and attended local schools. He belonged to St Marys Catholic Church and is survived by his wife and several relatives across Kansas City Kansas St Joseph and Glenaha. Funeral arrangements were set at Rash Fen Home with Father Gordon GitwENS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Gude
Joseph W. Gude
Hamburg
Watson, Mo
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Ioe
Lorena Jorgenson
Shenandosh
Marie Murray
Kanoas City
Kans
Geo
Peast) Fanning
St. Joseph
Frank
Margaurite
Ora Don
Jorgona
Aor
Laurence
Glnaha
Sidney Rodeo Opens Week of 1972 Championship Events
This week brings Sidney’s 1972 Championship Rodeo with five nightly performances through Saturday at 8 pm and five matinees Wednesday to Saturday at 2:30 pm plus Sunday at 2:30 pm. Headliner Roger Miller and Monty Montana ride, seats available in new grandstands, tickets from $4 to $2.50, reservations at 374-2695.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Roger Miller
Monty Montana
Reds hold August baseball tryout camp in Hamburg
The Cincinnati Reds stage a baseball tryout camp on Thursday August 10 at Clayton Field Hamburg under Midwest Scouting Supervisor Bull Clark with assistants Don Clayton Kent Carlson and Stub Roberts. Report at 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. features an evening game. Rain date possible. entrants must be 16, high school and college players on summer break eligible. Legion players need written coach or post permission. Participants supply shoes gloves and travel and living expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Reds
Thurs
Hamburg
Clayton Field
Bull Clark
Midwest
Reds
Don Clayton
Kent Carlson
Stub Roberts
American Legion
Hamburg Chamber Hears Welcome Wagon Plans
The Hamburg Chamber of Commerce discussed starting a Welcome Wagon program for new residents and approved a Popcorn Festival float for Sept. 9. A Rent A Kid report noted strong farmer use and plans to repeat next year. The community auction was a big success and sparked interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg Chamber of Commerce
Hamburg
Gven
Main Street
Hamburg Contests Swim Meet Totals
Atlantic won the Southwest Iowa Association championship meet in Atlantic on Saturday with 405 percent. Clarinda 253 percent, Hamburg 248 percent, Shinendeah 81, and Villisca SC followed. Hamburg was later deemed second after scoring reevaluation, while Clarinda protested over two Hamburg swimmers alleged to be from Rock Port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Wenger
Atlantic
Clarinda
Hamburg
Shinendeah
Villisca SC
Rock Port
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Pointe Tes
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McGovern
Yromascen
Ieanin
Frank Stephens
Bryants
Kneale
Rex Bryant
Main St
K. R. Kneale
Kneales
North 11Th St
Nebraska City
Bartlett and Co
Carl Athen
Smiths
Jeffrey Mark Smith
Mark Smith
Stuttgart
Germany
Howard Potter
Burlington
Martha Stokes
Sp.5
Eet Ag
Clarence Holman
Dan Kingery
Kingery
Fleedey
Anne Eat Ann Nereel
Tiemeyer
Mel Altumbaugh
Congress
Tom Trkin
Cammae Dietich
Geneva Anderson
Park-Washington
Harkin
Cal Hultman
Blicans
Northrup-Jones Co
KMTV
Bishop's Cafeteria
Carriage House
Westroads
Julie Sherwood
Kathy Nahkunst
Cindy Bryant
Deena Ferguson
Linda Mitchell
Debbie Mitchell
Ermal Shull
Cart Me Alexander
Jim Melexander
Charles Polk
FHA
Rev. and
Peta Smith
Asbury Theological Seminary
Wilmore, Ky
Maurne Brookshier
NWMSC
Northwert Migourt Wees
Atchison
Sidney Rodeo
Chamber
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