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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1938
Page
4
A reader recalls a spontaneous moment with a woman during a city visit, describing how the subject posed naturally for a rapid snapshot. The account notes her warmth, unselfconscious smile, and the observer’s lingering impression amid casual newspaper-style chatter.
Fragmented report describes Ferris Kramer seeking a contractor title and radio talk, involving Fussell Gase in New York and a series of fleeting contacts with Barney Boyd and others. The piece hints at a planned attempt to reach the Mint in Shenandoah and mentions Monday night exchanges.
Fragmented OCR preserves names and places including Poteet Camntot Ol OMe Alia and Jebataan. The text hints at travel and gatherings with scattered references to southeast towns, dates, and personalities without coherent narrative.
The Colonial presents a busy slate starting December with double features and star casts. Jane Withers leads a drama filled lineup including Jean Rogers and Eddie Collins while Bob Duker and others headline a second feature with a comedy and musical acts on midweek nights.
The Half Century Farmers Club expands as new inductees are honored for decades of service. Notables include C. B. Crandall, whose farm has remained in his family since 1852, and others who led long farming careers. The piece chronicles their origins, moves, and enduring ties to local agriculture and community roles.
Wales Maxwell of Thurman underwent surgery for an acute dix and is recovering well. Jacque Lynn Knight will have a tongue-tie procedure Friday morning. Master Glen Smith improves after Thanksgiving appendix operation. Zeftie Mackey had a Friday morning operation, and Merle Combe was admitted for a tonsillectomy with return home the same day. Orie Gregory from Anderson underwent X-ray tests. Mrs Beryl Sellers of Phelps City had an ankle X-ray after a fracture and was discharged the same day. Mrs Russell Porter of Sidney to receive medical treatment before a scheduled operation, and Clem Gude left the hospital for St. Joseph. Mrs Bess Slemons of Rock Port recovering from minor surgery. Mrs Hattie Miller of Fremont County Hospital recovering after major operation at age 82. Mrs Walker Phillips of Rock Port admitted for observation. Danley delivered a clock at the hospital as a surprise gift. A telechrome addition to the hospital stands six feet high. Mr and Mrs Carl Wanamaker arrive from Jackson Miss for visit. Carl Wanamaker tours Grand Island and Champaign where he works as soil conservation technician, awaiting winter postings.
A fire swept through the Welmchberger residence early Tuesday, gutting the structure and leaving the family with severe losses. Cause unknown, with chimney sparks suspected. neighbors and friends extend sympathy and support.
A Friday evening production by the Anti-Samon Leagsin at the Methodist Church drew a fall audience. The union theme and a vivid drama about a drunken driver were central. The Penaler is Graught be rey presented before a jury and convicted. Monday Study Club met with Kerr presiding and a book review given by Mrs Harmon Harmes, with plans for next meeting by Marph Hest.
Fragmentary note lists several historic capitals with ambiguous dates and places. It mentions Baltimore and Trenton among others, with scattered references to months and years such as 1783 1784 and 1705, but the text is garbled and unclear.
The article lists multiple Thanksgiving visitors and day trips. Maud Bieyena Watson returned to California after visiting friends here. Several households hosted relatives, including Olle Pullers, Frank Milon, Glen Moore, Ed Creever, Orville Garat, Ralph Listen, Donald Douglas, LaHur family, H. S. Hudson, Elmer Wright, Grover Harmon, Cole Harmon, and others. Notable events include Orville Addington of Hopebourne suffering injuries in a car crash and recovering in Clayinda hospital. School closed Wednesday for Thanksgiving with staff assignments to nearby towns. Basketball practices continued with teams traveling to local games.
A fragmentary social notes item lists Jar and Mrs Welter Smith with children on a school vacation, Eather Christenson visiting parents in Tor n ant, stay with family, and long weekend Sunday visits by Mr and Mrs Harry Moore and others including Mr and Mrs Marion McCall, Mr and Mrs Geone Smith, and the Stoner and Bowman families. The passage references multiple households and casual Sunday gatherings.
Saturday guests included Betty Sintin and Leloris. Sunday visitors at Carl Orth home in Margate Missouri included Mr and Mrs Robert Herron and Mrs Clarence Gwen with daughters Esther Verag and Jean. Other names appear in scattered fragmentary notices of gatherings, visits, and kinship events across the area.
Community leaders from the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce Business and Professional Women's club Hamburg Fire department American Legion Auxiliary and related groups announce a cooperative tulip bulb import program. Direct shipments from top growers will be sold to residents at a fraction of cost to promote spring blooms and extended garden displays as frost recedes.
Blooming Sowers will be at her best a few weeks before the 80 acres of peens and will join another bazant along with the now nationally known Prony Poetival at Merraska City Rew Press.
In Tecumseh, men robbed a Claude Anderson garage during a car service, stealing valuable tools. The next morning the tools were recovered. one suspect fled to Tecumseh for Sheriff Mahoney's aid, and the group received a severe warning. No arrests reported.
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