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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1939
Page
8
A fragmented, collage like narrative recalls photographs and scenes at a farm family table with workers, neighbors, and visitors. It mentions a mom, fear of a husband, camera attention, and small vignettes of daily farm life, plus several local notices about people traveling, visiting, and a few funerals and local events.
Community gatherings at the Valley Farm home of Mrs. T. P. Key fill a busy week with guests including Mesdames Fred Bouson Vitel Qockerham Cayt Lloyd and Ghar Raxmund Hixon and many others. Shared stories at a Thursday afternoon gathering included plans for upcoming church and school events as families prepared for fall activities.
Martyn and Betty Leu Grayson of Hamburg hosted Inn guests including Munts Smith and Ruther Monk while relatives assisted with quilting and nursing duties after removal of hieronsis Handaulgoids earlier in the week. Friends visited, and others traveled to Rock Port and Wheaton for various family duties and medical needs.
Community residents recount several trips abroad including Yellowstone and Colorado Springs. They visited relatives in Portland Oregon and Jeuba while staying with Mr and Mrs Athon and Mr and Mrs Arthur Lamer. Briefer notes mention a Grange meeting at Mrs Henry Boettner’s home with multiple attendees from the area.
In West Liberty a foggy night drew many crickets into the yard near the trees. The noisy swarm forestalled other sounds as insects filled the air and audiences watched the unusual gathering.
A 6 inch plug blew out during a rain event, releasing 15,000 to 50,000 gallons of water over the round. Villiser Tost reported the incident and authorities began assessing damage and cleanup responsibilities.
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