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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
6
Hamburg loses 14 to 2 and 12 to 2 to Shenandoah in ragged games hampered by rain soaked grounds. Williams allowed 14 hits for Hamburg while Powers blanked four hits for Shenandoah. A special train and local closures marked the day as Hamburg fans traveled to the Shenandoah fair for three games with substantial purses at stake.
Miss Lillian Long of New York City visits at the home of her brother D. B P. Long. She is vice principal of the House of Refuge and heads the science department at Randall-Melver private school for girls in New York. The school is described as one of the country’s most exclusive for young ladies.
The county convention of the W W C T U will meet in Hamburg at the Baptist church next week. A meeting Thursday includes afternoon and evening sessions, with Friday offering only the afternoon session. Delegates from all parts of the county are expected and a strong program is planned. the public is invited.
Mr and Mrs Joan Rinnell Jr attended the Missouri state fair in Sedalia where John Rinnell entered two Hampshire hogs. In the aged hog class he took second place and in the pig class seventh among forty two entries. He plans to exhibit at the National Swine Show in Des Moines in October.
Jas A Johnson of the Reporter takes a two weeks vacation spending part at the Clarinda fair and part at his mother’s home in Messena Iowa. He has shouldered heavy duties for a year and the office will miss him while he rests before a busy fall and winter.
A Nebraska City umpire named Foley is accused of daylight robbery during a Sunday doubleheader, stealing the Auburn and Hamburg games by biased officiating. Report notes Foley’s two-bit grin behind the catcher, the crowd’s anger, and Hamburg fans driving him off the diamond. Berg and Clayton pitched for Hamburg. Nebraska City took the four to three win and two to one win, with Foley’s antics spoiling fair play and gate receipts.
New equipment installed at F H Bronson Jr's bakery includes Century flour bin sister and elevator a two barrel oversize self contained dough mixer and Century Giant cake machine. The white enamel setup increases capacity by about fifty percent and improves sanitation and efficiency, enabling better products with less hand work. The machinery is in use and performing well, reflecting Hamberg area business progress.
A Nebraska City fan questions umpire Foley's impartiality, claiming a blind man could judge better, while others defend Foley as capable though his players and spectators doubt his honesty amid disputed calls.
Hamburg announces the start of the new school year on Monday September 6 with an expected high school enrollment around 140, up from 58 ten years ago. The district lists a full teaching staff, notes a resignation and a temporary vacancy, and schedules a general teachers meeting for September 4 at 2:30 to finalize opening details.
Last Thursday Hamburg residents traveled to Shenandoah for the fair and ball games. The town saw many businesses closed while the special train carried 450 people and autos carried many more. Hamburger day was a success with a great time reported.
The fourth quarterly Methodist conference met Friday evening and, with one voice, urged the return of Rev. H. G. Parker for another year. Parker and his wife have become community stanchions, aiding the church and town life, and locals hope the conference in Winster set next month will approve his continuation in Hamburg.
Mrs William Hydinger a saintly neighbor known in the Hamburg area died Tuesday morning after a period of poor health She was born Sarah Elizabeth Cline in Wheeling West Virginia on November 9 1849 and married to William Hydinger in 1866 The couple moved to near Hamburg in 1880 and shared a home there Their survivors include husband daughter Sallie Miller and son Joseph A funeral was held with Mr Brower conducting services and burial occurred in Hamburg cemetery.
The men’s basketball game scheduled for Friday at Rock Port is moved to Monday August 30 due to games at Glorinda. A large crowds expected and proceeds will be split equally between the American Legion Posts of Rock Port and Hamburg. A return game will be held later in the season.
Miss Fay Davis, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Days, married John Graham in Chicago on Wednesday. The groom works in the Chicago branch office of the Pathe Film company. Friends extend best wishes to the couple.
Jimmie Marker burned his arm severely Saturday morning while assisting roof repairs at the opera house block. He stepped on a loose board while crossing planks with a bucket of hot tar, fell about six feet, and his arm came into contact with the tar. He suffers great pain but the injury is not believed to be lasting.
A large barn on the old Jim Cryer farm owned by Bunt Morgan burned to the ground on Tuesday. The cause is unknown and the fire was discovered late, preventing efforts to save the structure. A substantial amount of oats and hogs were lost in the blaze.
The Hamburg Fair and Round Up runs September 7 to 11 with major attractions. California Frank and his bronco riders, Mamie Frances the rifle shot, a seven passenger auto-jump horse, Little Joe the clown, and Western riding exhibitions headline. J L Landes carnival company, Illusion and Athletic shows, Musical Follies, Circus Side Show, and a Ferris wheel promise variety. Baseball games between Shenandoah Hamburg and two Nebraska teams, plus a floral hall, livestock and poultry exhibits, and merchant booths fill the grounds. Merchants will close midday Wednesday to Friday for the event.
A family reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mrs. Bruce Bright. Attending were Mrs. Roy Kauffman and children of Iola Kansas, Mrs. Earl Guard and children of Kansas City, Mrs. Hazel Wood and children of Clarinda, and Mrs. Brights mother Mrs. WM Griffith of Council Bluffs. All returned home Monday, except Mrs. Earl Guard who stayed the week.
The first in a series of ball games between Hamburg and Shenandoah at the Clarinda fair opened Tuesday. Shenandoah routed Hamburg 21 to 4 amid ragged play and weak pitching. The teams planned another game today and tomorrow.
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