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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1936
Page
5
A long preserved reminiscence recalls the North Liberty Ladies Aid Society founded in 1908, its German ties and wartime tensions, its growth to fifty members, its charitable drives for Hamburg projects, and its lasting community impact through ministerial support and social gatherings.
Hunters urged to report leg bands found on ducks to the Bureau of Biological Survey. Band data help study waterfowl habits and inform hunting rules. Birds from the bureau and state commissions are used, with thousands of pheasants released for habitat and behavior studies. many bands are recovered by the commission in recent years aiding regulatory improvements.
Miss Callie Wieder, 31, Norarien of the Watering Town, libraries for twelve years, died in Waterloo hospital on November 24 after gallbladder surgery. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin and the University of Jews, she taught in local schools four years and led Waterloo libraries. Survived by her mother, brother Harry Wieder of this place, and sister Ada Bumeard of West Branch. Funeral services were held in Waterloo and West Branch.
Mrs Mead died Tuesday after weeks of illness caused by cancer. She leaves her husband and three children, with services set at 2 pm Thursday at Taplist church, conducted by Rev Cliker Hutchinson, burial in Hamburg cemetery. The obituary notes a large family and local ties with Hamburg and Missouri connections.
Anticipation grows as city church plans ongoing services each Sunday morning with Sunday school at 9 and preaching at 11. Rev. HO Knich is pastor inviting all to attend and bring friends to hear the message and participate in worship.
The Colonial Theatre features a big Friday and Saturday double bill with Two in Revolt and King of Abe Dama 2a starring John Ariedat Louise Lather Marvel Owen and Lightning the toy. The Great Zelgteht with William Powell Myrna Loy Louise Bailey will headline Sunday to Tuesday. Crash Donovan appears next Wednesday and Thursday with a wild highway thriller starring Jack Holt. A world of songs drama and romance fills ten shows over three hours nightly.
The fragment notes Muriel Brewer arriving in Baltimore for a Workhouse event with Miss Maltimare. It mentions a planned Christmas exchange, a gathering at the home of Mrs. Pace, and leaders including Mrs. Crit. Attendees are expected to be present for an afternoon party and activities.
Riverton scene reports junior high students placing in oratory and dramatic divisions. Margaret Beach won second in drama with How Scarecrow's Brother Came Home. Rosalyn Magnuson praised for work in drama. Miss Magnuson, in her second year teaching, earns notice for advancing arts. Also notes church services and a manslaughter plea by Mrs. Otha Taylor in Nebraska City.
Former prison chaplain and evangelist Ladry Newnent will speak on December 7 at Laverty School about crime and prison life. He plans to illustrate the death march and electric chair with live demonstrations, recounting Hangings and electrocutions witnessed in the Sewagewat area and a Colorado prison riot five years ago.
The event on Tuesday evening November 24 at the high school drew crowds for games minstrel show boxing wrestling and a physical training exhibition. Proceeds benefit the student activity fund with many local merchants donating door prizes and prizes from businesses such as Economy Food Sinner Modern Cleaners Connors Ti Glison's Cafe and more.
Mrs Wilhelmina Bangs born Renita ack Suldien Ger vtadaty Octaber 1343, married Frederick Carl Bang May 12 1866 in Tenitz Gere. They migrated to America in 1808, settled near Locust Grove, raised five more children, husband died May 4 1901. She died November 27 1936 at age 92 years 6 months. Survived by four children in Nebraska and Iowa, numerous relatives. Funeral conducted at Locust Grove Meliorist church followed by burial in Locust Grove cemetery.
Hamburg public schools outline recent activities including Dec 4 basketball at Ramonte Dec 7 Percival teams at Hamburg Dec 10-11 high school operetta and girls basketball tournament at Nishnabotha Northboro girls basketball loss to Hamburg 30-16 with halftime 9-1 The Northboro game featured a third quarter rally by Fonda Toldta and Rive The Dec 4 game against Fairfax opens varsity athletics in Atchison county The girls start at 7:45 pm The eighth grade Margaret Beach won a dramatic division title at Sidney declamation contest with Helen Lee Henaleien second in oratory at Riverton on Nov 19 and J Mets third in preliminary oratory
Students present the cantic operetta Hearts and Blossoms in the high school auditorium on December 10. Miss Burns directs with Miss Eyans aiding, while Judy Letherwood accompanies the vocal performance. Faculty assist with staging, decor, and stage properties as around 100 cars pass by the local residence area during the week.
A ragged OCR recap highlights Nonpareil selection Maule and Daneocol tied for top in a Southwestern Iowa event. Mentioned are Dol, Long, Dankot, Woll, and Katte with Cornel NIT showing a victory for the pick of southwestern Iowa.
The Monday Study Club met under Mrs Ell Beal with Mr R Hickman reporting on Swedish Mythology and the All Father Odin. Mrs Winker Jahinsen presented Scandinavian Advent themes while Mrs Marmnes reviewed an article on Kensington. Carl Bilin led a Better Speech hour.
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