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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1941
Page
4
Two new instructors join the Army Air Corps as civilian instructors. Mis Elvan Guelte, an economics teacher, and Max Dougan, who has completed examinations for a civilian instructor post, will be stationed where announced. Max will be home for a short leave this week.
Auntin Haul reunion held for Mr. and Mrs. Vani Shapson in Hamburg on Sunday. Relatives from St. Bows, Ventley, Connell, Hollywood, and other places attended. Readers sent letters from several members. many names appear with places and relations, recording a festive family gathering with a long list of attendees.
The fourth annual indweateer Gareth reunion occurred in Ham with about one hundred attendees from nine states. Key organizers included Mrs. A.N. Gare of Tes Moles and Rowell Girst of Coon Jorplds. A committee led by Win T. Garst of Kansas City elected officers and planned Humburst next year.
Island correspondent Mrs. D W Lang and Mr Lang with daughter NodenA travel through Wyoming visiting Hot Springs Wind Cave National Park and the Big Horns. They note buffalo and deer, scenic preserves, and pass near Spotted Horse then return home after a rough but scenic trip with family updates.
Fragmentary text reports a personnel shift involving Mibh Mayy Fuorener and Migs Rleteher with references to WAC Cony. Details are garbled, including dates and duties, making a precise report impossible.
The Colonial presents two film programs with "Lie Lady Rye" and "The Monster and the Guys" appearing across Tuesday through Saturday. It also features "Burmete Bil" starring Wallace Deery and Marjorie Main on Sunday to Tuesday, plus a Merchants Trade Show screening "The Richest Man in Town" next Wednesday with a comedy and newsreel.
An assortment of local items includes August medical surgeries for Lester Olvon and others, a birthday party for Sherri Beth Emberton with sixteen children, a Leathers meeting in Sidney to review records, a Chariton grave mystery discussion, and funeral services for Brenefeld Hanra in Hamburg. Surviving relatives include a sister in Alabama and a brother in Enandowh.
A patrol officer describes a chaotic chase after a driver who swerved onto a side road. The vehicle careened past a highway, collided with a berm, and ended up plowing through field terrain before coming to a stop. Investigators are reviewing the incident for further action.
Shenandoah resident Bud Brower a son of Mr and Mrs Ben Brower has started a willow tree harvesting venture near Hamburg on the Nishnabotun river. He contracts for mine props with Pearson Coal Mine at Clarinda and recruits local boys to cut trim and bag willows for sale in Shenandoah Hamburg Sidney and Nagiture, hoping steady work and profits if the weather cooperates.
In Our Police Court the case State of Iowa versus HL White was heard before Justice Howard on Monday evening. White faces charges for failing to yield the right of way in a Shenandoah area accident that injured several people and damaged Leslie Athen's car.
Marin Dean Monroe of Hap burke underwent an appendectomy on August 3. Carroll Hobbs of Slapey had an appendectomy on August 14. Esther Adainson of Rock entered the hospital on August 15 for an elective fee. Ubwin Getscher of Hambure entered August 15 for an unidentified admission.
Miss Ealth Welch formerly of Fullerton Nebraska and Lawrence Young of this place wed Mr. Hock Porton on August 10. They were married by Mr and Mrs Wilbur Whitehead. The bride recently moved to Homburg where she has made many friends. The groom owns the Young Grocery in south Ramburg and is well known. Best wishes to the couple.
Reported finds describe two large teeth from the Trudy Petotnit farm near Roane weighing unknown pounds and about a foot long, with speculation they may be from a prehistoric animal or glacier debris. A second tooth found by Prank Maigy near Elkader weighs about five pounds three ounces and measures roughly 10 by 20 inches.
Mr and Mrs Vern Crosby of Clarkeville received two telegrams in the last week. One announced the birth of a grandson at the home rural teachers to meet. The other announced the arrival of a granddaughter. The sisters live here. A preliminary meeting will be held. The rural schools of Fremont County will begin Monday. The two families reside about 510 miles apart in California.
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