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Newspaper

Hamburg Reporter

Location

Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1940

Page

5

New Home Economics Department Redevelopment Approved

The Board of Education reports state approval for the home economics department redecorating and equipment upgrades. A sewing room cover, two electric stoves, and a movie projector will enhance student facilities, with state funding covering about half the costs. The project aligns the program with state courses and expands library and audiovisual resources for the district schools.

Clyde Hamiltoning Econonics Board of Education Siam Teders Petlvilles Not Weicker Wes

Bard Scrabble Picnic at Mt Washington School

The annual Yeanton of the Mard Scrabble school known as Mt. Washington was held Sunday at the school mound de Lisi. Walter Thorp presided. Ora Fratier welcomed attendees while Mrs. Clyde Crump and others gave responses. Music was by Mr. and Mrs. Glover Brown. Several attendees from nearby areas joined the event after the Dekel dinner.

Yeanton Mt. Washington de Lisi Rome Bill Hatton Az Nthe Walter "Thorp Hae Willi Roy Hatten Sever Todalen Clyde ‘Crump Ors Adlaiggue Ity Hulton Jin Givens Mars Glover Brown Dixie George Baker Peles Coun Blutts Tne Sean Sprint Ie Yialting

Star Community Club Meeting Notes and Plans

The Gla Community Club at Mrs. Ifarald Zach's home on August 1 hosted 17 members and one visitor Mrs. banal Clayton. Activities included games, gifts for anniversaries and birthdays, and plans for a park picnic at August With. Future events include a meeting with Mrs Charles Zuck on August 22 and an outing with a Hearhour group with transport needs.

Gla Melo Ifarald Zach Rolcul Detagu Banal Clayton Charles Sack Wied Eens Fisher Aly Aniversary James Glenn Guneline Linpold Zack Eymbett Paupin Stile Park Charles Zuck Iugush

Local Law Office Moves After Office Reorganization

The moved law office details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate BR. F. Hickman relocated his law practice from the city work to a new site. The passage notes changes in tenancy as the former Hickman office space is repurposed and tenants plan future moves.

Honored Shower for Mrs Clifford Zach at Home

A Friday evening event honored Mrs Clifford Zach with gifts and warm wishes. Attendees included Mr. Rose Mook and son, Mr. Schneider, Mr. BE Adolph Zach, Prather, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wieder and family, Mrs. Sophia Rose and family, and many others. Refreshments were served and gifts given to the honored guest.

End Cliford Zach Zach Austin Roee Mook Schneider BE Adolph Zach Prather Harry Wieder Sophia Rose Pamnr W. C. Jotiisor Farely Raymond Driever Eri Albert Nock Criss Smith

William Spittler Died Saturday Evening

William Spittler dies after long illness in Sidney Nebraska family obituary notes his birth August 1 180 near Gelena Indiana New York area and marriage to Martha Lucas in 1861 eight children survive including Bernard Lee and Mrs W S Opelt also el al survived by wife four brothers and many grandchildren funeral held at Crawford Funeral Home Bedel y officiated by Rev Sapp with burial in Sidney cemetery.

Wiliam William Spittler Fremont County Tow Gelena Davies County Tila Rurvige Marthe Anne Lucas Sidney Bernard Lee W. 3 Repert iThe Frank Johnson Blatin Iowa Bing Joe Pullman Mrx E. L. Opett E. Glary Dean Spitter Hamburg Mike Wiet Joseph Henry Abd Brownville Nebr Gear Sui Sas Gatt Aim W. 5 Opelt Willian Spittler Dann Gm Tucealey Iast Crawford Funeral Home Bedeley Sapp Bidney

Police Court Drift Yarns In Fractured Note

In Our Police Court Judge Thywands renewed a fight on a Friday night. Edward McKinsey Shenandosh and Bill Arasterson of Aidney posted $10 and customary costs. Hon Kellison of Sioux City fined $5 and costs for speeding. Johnson Moh faced an unclear charge. Rock Fort da was cited Sunday for driving without a license and fined $5. Goats A yatvohian and PV Watton were referenced with minor fines and stop sign issues.

Thywands Allt Edward McKinsey Shenandosh Bill Arasterson Aidney Kellison Sioux City Jorse Moh Fedeler Rock Fort Owart Yatvohian Watton

Crash Kills Cin Miler Near Langdon

Parmer Cin Miler aged 31 dies from injuries after a car train collision near Langdon last Saturday evening. He reportedly moved at high speed and failed to see the approaching train, colliding with the engine and sustaining fatal injuries.

Cin Miler Momer Langdon Strocks Pholpsity Stan

Married Monday in Council Bluffs to Skaggs bride

Miss Dora Mine Leport daughter of Sherman Esport and Mrs. Esport and Mr Kirin Skaggs son of Mr and Mrs Albert Skaggs were married Monday morning August 19 in Council Bluffs. The bride is a junior class member of 1940 and the groom, a well known local, is employed as a mechanic at Carnell Bulls. Beat wishes are extended to the popular couple.

Dora Mine Leport Sherman Esport Ciace Kirin Skaggs Bits Albert Skaggs Glenwined Council’ Blunts Indy Nore Fang Tim Carnell Bulls Whiten Piner

Garst Family Reunion Reportedly Draws Hundreds

Garst Family Reunion held last Sunday in Wauborale State Park drew about 100 attendees from several mid western states and Germany. Dr. John Newton Garst of Des Moines chaired the event with greetings from the Garnte at Weetournan. A basket dinner and watermelons were served. committee members were named for the August 1941 gathering.

Wauborale Perk Gelltomia Jonn Newton Garst Des Polite Crest Arid Wiliam T. Garst Kan Ray City Albert Curd Hamburm Faston Aosistant Secre Gladys Tbeury- Gower B.J. Garst Wichita Kans Frank Gaest Guyot Okla Lester H. Gorst Marsh- Meld Joe Marratt Burk Yort Table Communities

Miss Powell to Marry in Maryville Home

Miss Mary Howell of Gallatin will wed Willem Bills of Maryville at her home Sunday afternoon. They planned to reside in Maryville, but wartime duties may station Bills in the east as a reserve army officer. Katherine Hillett to serve as bridesmaid at the wedding.

Mary Howell Gallatin Willem Bile Maryville Bills Powell Katherine Hillett Callett Homor

Family Reunion At W Hurst Home In Nebraska

A large August 18 gathering at W. Hy Vural's home in Nebr Foster County included My. and Mrs. Len Hurst of St. Paul Ne and numerous Hurst relatives from Wolkuch Westboro and Hamburg plus Misses and Masters from nearby towns. The event featured a pleasant time with many attendees listed and shared memories.

W. Hy Vural Tiem Buneuy Len Hurst St. Paul Delmar Eskaug Derghter el Wolkuch Nellar Borrard Meta ‘Wolback Nebr Gao Tinrris Westboro William Thurst Tally Faitinx FP. Hurst Saintly Owen. Hurst Aia Paul Burst Gundy W. H. Hurst Hamburg

Family Baptism Delayed by Missing Priest Return

A community waits for an old-time priest to return from vacation to administer baptism. The mother seeks the sacrament for her baby and mentions prior patrimony bonds. The party travels to Salix Town for the ceremony and hopes for timely conduct.

EL. Cornfelt Salix Sunwad Dar Tha Pirpose Bee Wal

Red Cross Benefit Bridge at American Lepton Inn

A Red Cross benefit bridge will be held at the American Lepton Inn on Wednesday afternoon, August 28. There will be prizes for players though no refreshments. A large number of prizes will be awarded and reservations can be made by calling 21.

Red Cross American Lepton Inn

Features This Week at the Colonial

Colonial ads promote Edison biopic Edison the Man with Spencer Tracy, plus New Moon and other musicals. The writeup touts star power, musical numbers, and a Dr. Jekyll style thriller about shrinking people, aiming to draw audiences with nostalgia and stage stars.

Phillips Family Envy Annual Picnic

The Phillips family held a large annual picnic at a park with many relatives from Farragut Quincy Rem dolph Thurman and other towns attending. The event honored the oldest and youngest present, with Carl David McGinness noted as the birthday child of a notable family member.

Phillips Lusi Sundas Dantes Phillis Carl David McGinness Daniel Pullpe Suneday Tals Newind Sidney Iowa Gestit Alen Eldon Allen and Kitby Ralph McDermott Foar Chilldren Suni Ware Junior Figeld Augusta Wilds Art Fromon Farragut Towns Louise Privat and Caighter Joyd Jones Bhonantionly Towa Ead Mire Lawrence Buuris Quincy Elois Wille Phillips Tod Russell Phillips George Froman Bam Phillips Pranels Tackenby Tair, Keng Mra Bob Phillips Jtwo Jim Benedieheres Env Phillips Remdolph Town Tiny Cowden Thursman Jack Corullis Omaha Nebraska Ain Mys Jim Ginntre Monte Vista Colorado

Tremont Demonstration Draws State Contests Team

Tremont will showcase at the state contest on Monday morning August 28 with Mie Teachout and Ghyrlotte Fontan on the slate for demonstration. Organizers expect many Pyenant supporters to attend as county health champion Harrie Munson and silo shade winner Shirley Varley accompany the group chaperoned by Mrs. Ray Teachout of Walnut Byer Ready.

Tremont Vounily Ghyrlotte ‘Fontan

Weston Arice crash near Shenancora and Clarinda

Mr and Mrs Weston Arice missed a date on Richwey between Shenancora and Clarinda last Wednesday. Their car left the road, rolled into a ditch after an oncoming car crossed. Both were cut and bruised. responders took them to Cle Yind for X rays and treatment. Both survived with few injuries.

Weston Arice Clarinda

Our Name on a Squash in the Reporter Office

A Muddard squash left at the Reporter office is displayed in the window with large letters across it. The newspaper thanks the giver and notes it was a clever, tasteful prank cut into the squash and kept on view. The editors express pride and humor at the public display.

Hamburg

Legion and Auxiliary Hold Joint Picnic at Begton Hall

The Hamburz American Legion and Auxiliary planned a picnic for August 13 at Begton hall with a 6:30 start. Heavy rain spoiled plans and only 22 prizes were won, as 75 expected attendees stayed away due to country travel and bad roads. Young helpers at the pie sale were guests, and all enjoyed fried chicken, rice, and ice cream while looking forward to next year.

Hamburz

Fire destroys dairy bile house in Hutson Hulson case

Fire at Hutson Dairy destroys the bile house amid advancing flames before arrival of the fire company. The hot washing department was not suspected, and early reports note stove origin. Rome Insurance covered the loss. A car wagon was found near the Paul Rees rest dorm after the blaze.

Hulson Vuestoy Ana Tod Jos Istove Crear x Parators Des Sees Rome Insurance Paul Rees

Old Furnace Found Beneath Methodist Church

Workmen digging the basement of the Methodist church uncovered the old foundation and a cast iron furnace built by A. G. Sherpe before 1902. They noted bricks in good condition and bricked-in sections. Exploration continued as crews aimed to determine construction details and how the furnace was originally fitted.

Methodist Church A. G. “Sherpe Will Severn

Warning to Parents About School Boy Mischief

A fragmentary plea warns parents about older boys pressuring younger students to plan pranks and outings. It notes a local employer and bank presence, with concern over arranging activities and potential misbehavior at a hotel area.

Mrs Case Dies in West at Bangle Creek Oregon

Mrs Case, long time resident and mother of Jose Case, died at her daughter’s home, Mrs Ben Cramp, in Bangle Creek near Portland, Oregon. The body will be brought to Hame burk for funeral services Friday afternoon at 2:31 at Mansfeld Funeral Home conducted by Rev. GL Totueraget. Burial will be in Hembere cemetery beside her husband. obituary to follow next week.

Pole Case Tly Commtannity Jose Case Ben Cramp Bangle Creek Oregon Portlund Tuesdiny Hameburk Mansfeld Funeral Home Ute Hembere Per Husband

Sidney’s Annual Rodeo Gains National Repute

Sidney’s annual rodeo, built and owned by the local American Legion post, has grown from a pasture bucking contest to a major four day show. The organization owns its grounds, livestock, and facilities and spends about $28,000 on improvements, attracting top riders and crowds while paying no one for show duties.

Emerson Bern Bidnes King America Robert Archie Gamthwestern Bob American Legion Lown Sidney Slaney United States Sldyty Gome Yumi West Codea Sidney Nedeo Eliffor Bidvey Linny Na Honechelon Jaet Pape

Hunt for Wild Man Ends With No Trace Found

A Sunday search for a so called wild man and cave sightings yielded no evidence. Local volunteers, led by Wt Slney and Misty Perk with support from state patrol and many residents, scoured hills and caves near Bek, finding tracks only from a man wearing overshoes and no confirming signs of the creature or its lair.

Oflgors Hambure Orrdoriby Far & Inna Wt Slney Misty Perk Iimnid B Maslin Livan Hendrie Hihway Patrol Morrin Brookshien Ray Pre Pi Miust

Me's Tight Henbisi Is Aiscovered One Block Yard

A fragmented OCR item mentions a blocked yard and possible names Me s Tight and Henbisi with unclear context. Readable bits imply a local scene or notice but details are incomplete. Further text needed for a solid headline and summary.

Henbisi

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