South Hamburg sewer project delayed over funding plan
South sewers postponed as a $150,000 federal aid plan faces questions. City officials seek Farm Home Administration financing, proposing $76,000 grant and $75,000 loan after engineers found earlier estimates too imbalanced. Residents may pay up to $5,000 while many pay almost nothing. Council delayed action on volunteer rescue payments and police radio upgrades amid funding concerns.
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Sagar
Hamburg
Farm Home Administration
FHA
Grape Community Hospital
Onln
Councilmeen
Stuation
Weber Receives District Coach of the Year Honor
Robert Weber, Hamburg High School head football coach for nine years, named district Coach of the Year by the Iowa High School Athletic Assn for guiding the Wildcats to the Iowa Class A finals against Radcliffe last month. Jim Zuck to receive coaching award at Des Moines conference on Feb 3. Weber’s nine-year record stands 64 wins 24 losses. His only tie game this year was Hamburg’s 7-0 overtime win over South Page after a 0-0 draw in regulation.
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Robert Weber
Hamburg
Iowa High School Athletic Assn
Wildcat
Radcliffe
Weber
Jim Zuck
Des Moines
Snt
South Page
Northwest
Iowa
Midwest Retail Farm Equipment Arm elects Athen president
Orville Athen of Athen Implement Co. Ham burg is elected president of the Midwest Retail Farm Equipment Arm at its two day Omaha convention. Hewitt Youtz of Riverton Wyoming becomes vice president as the group, including 600 dealers from western Iowa Nebraska and Wyoming, continues to grow.
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Orville Athen
Athen Implement Co
Hamburg
Midwest Retail
Paxton
Omaha
Athen
Hewitt Youtz
Riverton
Wyo
Iowa
Nebraska
Wyoming
No School Here Friday In Hamburg System
Supt George Neuzil says no classes in the Hamburg district this Friday teachers will attend an Iowa Association of Classroom Teachers workshop in Red Oak. School will dismiss about 230 pm Friday December 22 for Christmas vacation and classes resume January 2. A hearing Monday at City Hall seeks a special permit for Eli Bridgeford to install a waiter east of the Johnson Rundike within city limits.
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Hamburg
George Neuzil
Iowa Assn
Red Oak
Neuzil
Eli Bridgeford
Johnson Run
City Hall
Free shows for area kids at Colonial Theatre
Local businessmen sponsor traditional free Saturday shows at the Colonial Theatre starting this Saturday at 2 PM with a second matinee next Saturday. Parents are encouraged to use the "baby sit" service while shopping for Christmas gifts. The American Legion sponsors a free show party on December 23 with Santa and treats for all.
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Colonial Theatre
American Legion
Bulb theft hits Hamburg Christmas displays
Citizens report vandalism as bulb snatching harms downtown and private displays. With bulbs at 20 cents, losses mount and curb appeal of holiday lights wanes as families are urged to supervise children. Ralph Welch killed in accident. Ralph Walch, 61, former over He is survived by his wife Clara, three children and five Funeral services were held lost.
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Hamburg
Ralph Welch
Ralph Walch
Clara
Dr Beattie joins Hamburg medical practice
Dr John L Beattie of Des Moines joins Dr Kenneth Rodabaugh and Dr Roy Wana maker in medicine and surgery at their Hamburg office sharing space from December 4. He earned an MD from University of Nebraska, completed a general surgery residency, and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery. The Beattie family will move to Hamburg after year’s start. Kris, 16, and Rick, 19, will join them later.
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John L Beattie
Des Moines
Kenneth Rodabaugh
Roy Wanamaker
Beattie
Rodabaugh
Tabor
University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Omaha
American Board of Surgery
American College of Surgeons
L. R. Stalin
Hamburg
Kris
Beatties
Rick
Drake University
Allen Trial Set for January
An early January trial is probable for Darrell Allen, 25, Tarkio College student accused in the slaying of Sharon Bennett, 21, of Tarkio. Allen was arraigned before Leroy Johnson in district court at Sidney on a murder charge after a grand jury found enough evidence to hold him for trial. his attorney entered a conditional not guilty plea.
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Darrell Allen
Tarkio College
Sharon Bennett
Tarkio
Allen
Leroy Johnson
Sidney
Dory Buys Thrif-Tee at Auction in Hamburg
Harold L. Dory of Guthrie Center buys the former Bruns Thrif-Tee Market at Hamburg in an auction to satisfy receivers. He will operate as Shurfine affiliated, remodel the store with tiles and new fixtures, and reopen in about 60 days. Dory also runs Midwest New Homes Builders and several other ventures in Guthrie Center.
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Harold L. Dory
Guthrie Center
Bruns Thirf-Tee
Dory
Adair
Stuart
United Super Save
Hamburg
Midwest New Homes Builders
Guthrit Center
Stanton
White City
United Fund elects board and committee members
The United Fund annual meeting on Nov 30 at the bank building elected six members. Gene Fender presided as president. Re-elected for three-year terms were Howard Wenger Bill Harmes and Mrs. Keith Fender. New three-year directors named were Art Vogel Ray Aranza and Mrs. Dean Aistrope.
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United Fund Board of Directors
Bank
Gene Fender
Howard Wenger
Bill Harmes
Boyd Richardson
Keith Fender
United Fund
Miller Payne
Raymond Hodde
Art Vogel
Ray Aranza
Dean Aistrope
Tarkio football star to be sadly missed
Tarkio quarterback a four letter winner with a fine football career, reportedly hit hard in a 1972 game and will be greatly missed, according to Jett Dalbay of the Saints.
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Tarkio
Anata
Jett Dalbay
Saints
First C of C Hamburg Christmas Sweepstakes Winners
The Hamburg Chamber of Commerce outlines daily drawings with turkeys and cash prizes. The first Saturday winner, Mrs. Willard Sears, received $50 in cash. Upcoming Saturdays will award three more cash bags and several turkeys to local residents.
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Hamburg Chamber of Commerce
Willard Sears
Herb Howell
Don Travelpiece
Ray Holmes
Beverly Mount
Edward Bright
Meta Larson
Coy Raghteell
Watson
Betty Murphy
Wayne Meek
Jack Anderson
Riverton Fire Dept Receives Improved Rescue Unit Vehicle
Riverton Fire Department expanded emergency capability with a new air conditioned rescue ambulance donated by former resident E L McMichael of Shenandoah. The 1962 Oldsmobile Covington Bevington unit will be outfitted for rescue use and ready by year end.
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Fremont County
Riverton
City lights contest judges postponed by church programs
Budget and local notices mix with a postponed judging for the city holiday lighting contest. Kiwanis and Town State Bank coordinate rides and refreshments for the viewing night after 7 p.m. Monday December 18. Fire destroys drain trailer in Hamburg. school budget approved at 549072 by Superintendent Neusil with per pupil costs explained and future budgeting referenced.
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Town State Bank
Kiwanis
Kiwanis and Bank
Don Clayton
Hamburg
Geoge Neusil
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Livengood
Pontiac
Highway Commission
Hollinge State Civil Defense
Ipalo
Mike Gude
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Jerry Gude
Mighty Thieves
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