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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1944
Page
5
Postmaster General Frank C Walker outlines rules for Christmas gifts sent overseas through mail centers. Guidelines cover packaging strength, inner address placement, size and weight limits, prohibited items, secure wrapping, and special handling to ensure safe transit for service members and families abroad.
Floyd Cox 59 of Thurman died Saturday in a Council Bluffs hospital after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held Monday in Harman. He operated a local cafe in Thurman for many years and was known for his baseball play on the Sun n y Slope team. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Jim Mordlock Mr and Mrs Robert Gulner Mr and Mrs Roy Hants and other members of the community.
5S. 4, Moarres, prainer of Mrs. Janohnson, of this city, has taken an anaition with the Iowa School for Dent at Council Bluffs. Mr. Roberts, who graduated from £ 8. D. in 190%, has been living in Shermasleah for the prst year. He formerly lived at Iowa City and Ames for several years, after he left his boyhom home at Parra Rut. At the pehod Mr. Rohnert will get aa one of the counselors, with some forty-four of the younger ops of the achoss under his ores.
In Virginia a girl named Susnred Mem and Mrs Glenn Edgerton received a fine reward. Mrz Edgerton aided in civil matters in Sint Somes Gali. Officials note the reward honors Mes Kner for service.
Results from oat variety tests at Carl Athens farm near Hamburg show yields in the past week from L C Burnett. Plots in over thirty Iowa counties report numbers including 58. cbughele and 41.8 for Supke A, with Boone and Marion lines proving promising.
Reverend Wayne Overholser of the Presbyterian church in Marshalltown spoke before the Kiwanis Club on town progress and postwar planning. He praised the city’s industry yet noted limits in war work, highlighted civic programs including a settlement house and youth center, and urged active father and mother involvement to address child welfare.
A family gathering occurred Sunday at the Odit Fellow hall with Edgar Ware and Kuith Reed attending. The event, described as a savory hold, included a dinner honoring a Honan hor figure and a visit from a local guest.
Mary Bo Tethian died August 2, survived by daughter Mrs Bert Melleun and ten grandchildren. Converted and fellowshipped with the Presbyterian church in youth, she married Calvin B. Milter April 7, 1910s. he died February 6, 1934. Children Pierson included Pearle McKean, Edna Re Cabluge, Ward Hilson, and Moltit Hilton. Memorial services were held at Johnson Funeral Home led by Rev Henry Tacto, burial at Mt Zion Cemetery in Wilberton.
The Colonial presents six nights of films this week including Meet the People starring Lucille Ball and Dick Powell with supporting stars Virginia O’Brien Bert Lahr and June Allyson. Cary Grant and Janet Blair co star in Once Upon a Time. A two root comedy and a merchants show lead into midweek offerings.
Len Haibburg and two young men recently began pulpit work in Hawburg and nearby towns. Wayne Overbaler of Mueshulltown and Melbourne Jones of Port Maine filled roles at Presbyterian and Methodist churches, drawing friends to a community sing and sermon despite rain. The Legion Auxiliary hosted the event, planning future services in the city park and at the local school auditorium.
A farewell party was held at the home of Mien Grace Brawnly for Mrs. Molly Catlett I charter member who is moving to California. The Legion Auxiliary hosted a social hour with a handkerchief shower. Light refreshments were served.
The county W C T U convened at Riverton last Wednesday with Mrs. Lee Smith re elected president and Mrs. Ida Snyder vice president while Mrs. Laurie Parkinan became treasurer. L B Stevenson of Hamburg spoke, with Hamburg attendees listed among those present.
West reports the death of son Will in a Telegram sent Sunday. The family notes the passing occurred in late hours with expressions of grief from relatives and friends, alongside acknowledgments of support from extended circles.
A garbled Nigerian paper note describes a case involving a resident of California and a release related to an ongoing charge. Readable fragments mention the phrase weed and a legal outcome, but the full details remain unclear in the OCR text.
Marker is named chief of polices succeeding WH Stacy who resigned. Tohs will assume the position on the first of the month. Joby has prior tied the position with credit. Miss Frail Tell will take over collecting the water Mitts duties.
County superintendent Abdin Lat led a Friday meeting of school officials and a legal advisor to discuss transportation and tuition across the county. A proposed policy sets non resident kindergarten through eighth grade tuition at 14.00 and high school tuition at 12.00, aiming to reduce transportation and tuition problems if adopted countywide.
Messages reach families about service members in France and England. Lawrence Henderson wounded February 13 and hospitalized in England with APO 640 care of the postal directory. Harold Taylor also wounded. William Lynn returns from overseas after thirty two missions as an engineer. he receives Air Medal and Oak Leaf Clusters. Captain W A Kilpatrick reported missing over Yugoslavia. letters to parents describe bombing missions and rescue.
Local team lost 11 to 7 at Nebraska City to the leading club, with several misplays cited. The effort versus Malvern and Ramsolph clubs is noted as upcoming, while other results from Friday and Sunday are mentioned with sparse details.
The notice outlines the opening of schools on Monday September 4th. It describes kindergarten and first through eighth grade start times, teacher assignments, grouping of students for morning and afternoon sessions, and the process for registering with the grade principal. High school students will report for chapel and schedule discussions. Regular classes begin Tuesday with faculty meetings and football interest in Room 26.
Sgt. Everett L. Watkins of Sabetha Kansas receives his third citation amid a report on Yinndolph schools Wenkworth military academy and West Point Wei tury academy. The article notes John R. Gilson as crews chief of the Twelfth Air Force and details P-47 Thunderbolt missions aiding Allied ground troops in the Mediterranean theater, with actions near Carsign and raids in southern France.
The 4H Achievement show last week drew strong exhibitor turnout with Wilco county and Madison town club entries. Leroy Gubser showed Angus cattle, Ray Bredensteiner led prize pigs, and Bug Jimariel exhibited a champion pen of three market pigeons. Walnut Every Ready girl H elob won black ribbon, and Marj Hen and Shirley Layne showcased a clothing demonstration. Exhibits judged by Mrs. Rether Taskerud and Joe Robblin highlighted a busy Legion hall display with livestock, vegetables, and fruit entries. Attendance mirrored past years though entries were down slightly, with a weekend program including a church service and social hour.
The hospital records list multiple patients admitted in August for various procedures. Names include Bernard Porter, Olive Gregg, Ray Kirk, W R Shave, Willard Davis, Delores Baily, Edward Rightsell, Benjamin Jobnson, Mildred Hudson, and others from McPart, Thurman, Tarkio, Rock Port, Sidney, Bartlett, and Beck Port. Several underwent minor or major surgeries and appendectomies.
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