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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1972
Page
1
Traveler laments high costs of travel packages to Australia and New Zealand and explains the mileage envelope trick in air fares. He contrasts straight air fare with escorted or unescorted tours offering lodging and car rentals for fixed prices. He notes the endless options but warns big expenses linger for longer stays and distant itineraries.
Notice reports Hertarn area water will be shut off at 7 p m due to a leaking valve and replacement work. Also notes Mrs Ralph Stoner services held Aug 21 at Rash Funeral Home. Family members include her husband three daughters Jeanne Kilby Cedar Rapids Jacqui ne Roland Hamburg and Mary Helen Vollertsen Hamburg plus sister Rocco Morisoli Santa Barbara Calif eight grandchildren nine nieces and nephews.
Congressman Scherle will speak at a luncheon Tuesday noon August 29 at the American Legion Club Hamburg. Tickets are 5.50 each, not a fundraiser. Organizers urge guests to invite spouses and note the 20 county South district spans most of the state, with Hamburg visit possible before November elections.
Motonsts are reminded that a concentration of about 600 students will gather around Hamburg school buildings starting Monday morning. Supt. George Neuzil reports readiness for a full day of school with bus schedules and hot lunches. The local youth center upstairs at City Hall will reopen September 2 under Director Herb Coon, with hours to be set by those in charge.
Local gardeners report exceptional pre drought harvests with large tomatoes including Mrs William Gilbert's 2 lbs 12 oz Oxheart and others around 2 lbs 7 oz. Onions from Donald Beam reach 2 lbs, sweet corn shows few pests, and Hercules squash sprawls 25 feet. Fall gardens need rain. general farming advice ends with stray, garbled lines.
Mrs. Baverly Warnstaff announces the sale of Hamburg Oil Co to Boyd Whitehill of Shenandoah. Hamburg Oil to remain Sinclair service station while propane service switches to Skelly brand. Roop will manage Hamburg operation. NO DUMP CHARGE YET. City says no dump rates until September Council. Residents told to proceed as before.
Real estate transfer confirms Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Strickler of Omaha purchased the Hamburg residence of Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Christian. The new owners plan to relocate to Hamburg within a month, with local Realtor Keith Fender handling the transaction.
Two Hamburg officials resign with different reasons. Marshal Dan Kingery steps down effective Sept 1 after pay raise denial by the Cornel Aug 7, current salary 560 dollars monthly. Mayor Holman’s appointee for marshal successor unclear as city plans likely special meeting before Sept 11 due to Labor Day holiday.
A local effort seeks up to 12000 to purchase an emergency rescue vehicle with equipment and radios for Hamburg. A committee led by Dick Crain plans to use the fire department drive to fund the unit, housing it with the city and charging a service fee to cover upkeep. Two firemen plus two backups would handle the van when hospital ambulances are unavailable.
Hamburg voters will decide the Board of Education vacancy with two candidates filing by the midnight deadline. Dick Stalin seeks a third term from Dist IV, while Helen Watton runs for her first term in the same district. Polls open Sept 12 from noon to 7 pm.
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