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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1940
Page
5
The Fremont County area awakens to claims that water is being drawn from wells as drilling gear is installed and work may begin soon. Past tests near Hamfuse showed oil traces but casing removal halted progress, renewing local speculation about valuable finds and future bore attempts.
J W Richey died at his daughter Mrs J G Edgerton Pricey i Aubin. Death blamed on heart trouble. Long in livery barn business, he trained many horses and owned 28 fine animals. Survived by daughters Mrs J G Edgerton Hamburg and Mrs Z A Wiedman St Joseph, plus Virginia Edgerton Thomas Wiedman Mary Norma Wiedman and two others. Funeral at Mendfield Funeral Home Bundy wfterwoad with burial in Hambuta ceme nt.
At the Malvern county fair in Malvern on Wednesday evening eight horse classes featured, with John Woodward and Mrs Geel Woodward winning $180 in the Pleasure class. Calhi Carpenter placed fourth from eleven, Cathleen Carpenter took second in Tarno Galith class earning $1, and Stoner finished third with a $3 award. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ror Carpenter and many others, among them families and friends of the Woodwards and Stoners.
Farragut residents prepare for Homecoming led by Rev. C. M. Carly and a committee of volunteers. The event features pallades, concert and picnic singers with programs planned for morning afternoon and evening. Former locals travel long distances to join the reunion and festivities.
Barry Geyer underwent two partons float operation Tuesday at Rochester Minnesota hospital. No word yet on recovery as press time. His daughter Birs Maurice Dalton and husband wed in Rochester Saturday before.
A group led by Deck Gurl arrived in Hamburg Saturday with a new plane bought in New York. The craft will stay in Auburn until a new hanger is finished, after which it will be moved back to Hamburg. The trip from New York to Hamburg took thirteen days and required extensive fuel. A Bedford visit by several men included examining local merchandising methods and meeting with the community committee.
Two brothers from the other side of the state visited Waubonsie Park in Fremont County on a vacation trip. They toured the area around Hamburg and admired the park’s views, with locals noting the region’s beauty and potential for more visitors.
Dean Green son of Elmer and Mrs Green of Glendale California married Alma Lelisbridle daughter of Mr and Mrs Preston of Oceanside California at the bride’s home in Denunsi... The groom attended Rock Port High and Idaho University graduating in 1937 with a master’s degree a year later He conducts his own orchestra and belongs to Happn Lime fraternity The couple plan to reside in Oceanside where Dean works in a savings and loan association The wedding was attended by friends from Marin County Center and Martins neighborhoods and follows Dean’s early life east of Hamar Nebraska
Nine members of the local business and professional women’s group attended the Shenandoah club’s Interclub meeting at Hales Hirshen Tuesday evening. Miss Moveby Blank of Coin County 4-H described her project and garment contest judging, and will represent the county at the state fair. A former Shenandoan woman spoke about her five years in prison and her expertise in South America.
Miss Loraine Schaapp returns to work in Hamburg on Sunday after a week spent visiting relatives. The note mentions friends and travel days and implies a common social update within the local community.
A Nebraska City lad won first place in the state soapbox derby contests. The article notes a previous national winner from the city and mentions a brother who set a national mark years earlier. In this year Carver and Jack won heats, with Detroit’s Tom Fisher as the overall winner after final tabulations.
Dr and Mrs W Z Kerr returned home Thursday from Canada where they sensed confident support for England’s war effort. They noted 65,000 troops under arms and minimal need for more infantry, aside from aviation. Enlistment for home or forebay service was discussed as Roosevelt emerged in conversations.
Weather permitting the corn pack at the Otee Food Products Co. plant will start this morning with a run planned for Friday and Saturday. The project will employ about five workers, with 125 pensions noted and increased as the season progresses. Early corn suffers from heat, but later plantings are expected to improve in quality and quantity. The pumpkin crop shows good prospects, and packing will begin mid October after harvest.
In Our Police Court Alice Chastian of Rock Port paid a two dollar fine plus costs for driving through a stop sign. F Bledy received a three dollar fine with costs for the same offense in Judge Peck's court last week. Judge Howard issued six and coach fines to four youths, one fine paid by the father. Wihidle won eighty three dollars in a proper registration case for an auto. Gat 1M1-W-Tell Us the News.
The Calontal presents a double feature lineup with Proriest starring Robert Yount and Helen Gilbert, Bhanton Rallees with Walter Hidgoon and Florence Rice, and Florian touted as an unusual romance. Also showing are Phantom Riders with Nick Carter, Walter Pidgeon, and Florence Rice, plus 74 1 Bad My Way with Bing Crosby and Jean Winninger. Weekly shorts, newsreels, and comedy complete the programs across Thursday to Tuesday.
The duck hunting season is extended by about fifteen days in western and eastern zones. Regulations allow sunrise start times, revised bag limits, and adjustments to species quotas. The move aims to balance harvest with conservation across Ohio Indiana Kentucky and neighboring states.
Mrs Will Plotchos and her daughters Clarac and Mary are noted as visitors to Omaha during Bits Week along with Mr Tolar and Mr Gouchter visiting on Monday.
A birthday dinner Sunday celebrated by relatives and friends of Irkends Tield A birttty day dhiner Sundey for pe, with MTk, Dean Spitiler and Guy Mebanahilis among attendees. Local honorees included Abd Mra Hurry Bock and daughter, Dousit Beown and Tagally, and Mire. Guy McLaughlin, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Bolen and others attended. The gathering recalled family figures, traders, and old business ties, including John Stein and the Hamburg harness firm history. The event brought together longtime acquaintances and offered stories of past ventures and familiar faces.
Train service in Nebraska City will be altered starting August 19 with the bran tramn from Haibane to Nebraska City suspended. The Hamburg to Red Oak route remains mostly unchanged, except Sunday arrivals of the Uemorte tog train are delayed to 2:45 a.m. No Sunday stub service to Nebraska City. Red Oak to Hamburg remains on the Cres ton Mivkian. Hamburg to Payne and Payne to the City operate on different dividers. Officials from Towagerview and New Ibranka City met last Thursday to discuss losses, noting Payne to Nebraska City costs exceed revenue by about four months’ worth. Other reductions are planned, aiming to save about SUMKI per tenth.
The newly appointed head of the revised department aims to revitalize and expand the program. A kindergarten opening is planned in the district, with staff and training enhancements noted. The appointment will undergo a formal process, and the incumbent will resume duties after initial court considerations.
Heavy rains push the Missouri river higher causing dikes to fail and streets to flood. Northward areas report river levels rising as Hamburg braces for more rain expected to reach Wednesday night or Thursday. Authorities warn residents to prepare as several feet of water threaten a small region and nearby dikes. Local reports describe multiple districts already inundated and more rainfall anticipated in the coming hours.
The emuurens swery near Ene Iduvary will be discontinued during Aug and the first half of September. This pause aims to refresh children and renew interest in the fall. Heat delays and vacations have reduced attendance, affecting tours and trips in Nordbore Mundt area.
Mr. and Mrs. McNall and children arrived home from a western journey seeking proof of origin to cross into Canada. Border officials pressed for birth certificates, but Canadian policy allowed easier entry with other evidence. The family toured border ports, noted crops, cyclones near a town, and avoided a direct Rockies route to Vancouver. They described western coast factory sights and the harsher eastward cold as they traveled back home over 8000 miles.
Mr and Mrs Harald Martin and Mr and Mrs Rex Cuno embarked on a long Sunday journey covering about 4000 miles. They visited Denver Colorado Springs Pike’s Peak Cave of the Winds and Gar reeis of the Gods then proceeded to Santa Fe Bee Mesice Las Vegas Albuquerque the Painted Desert and the Grand Canyon. In East Late City they were hosted by Mr and Mrs Robert Turner and toured Zion Utah and other sites including Bing ham canyon and the Highland Bay Community Center. They also attended the Monson Temple and viewed Aphis and other scenery. The journey ended with a return drive home along several scenic routes with many photographs taken by Rex.
Charley’s latest outing shows a tentative win amid inconsistent form. Reports note scattered errors, stubborn defense, and lingering questions about future consistency as peers criticize and fans watch closely.
A public meeting is set for Friday at 3:00 p.m. at Court Hacer in Sidney to organize the non Repallean fanship for the 14d campaign. Judge Glen Lowe of the district court will give a brief view. All residents are invited to attend.
County records show since January 1, 1045 treasurer Bob Bartholy has paid a bounty on 3,424 groundhogs brought to the courthouse. The county pays 15 cents per animal, with figures suggesting a large current year total.
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