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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1938
Page
4
A candid party scene shows Minnie Je and friends laughing as a young voter in the foreground draws attention. The group teases a surprised smile while discussing a camera mishap and a near political slip as neighbors and merchants mingle.
A fragmentary notice from The Walf Century Farmers' Club outlines membership options and expects applicants to share farming experiences. It mentions prominent local farmers such as William Spitter of Brownville and Emmert, with recollections of past lands and early community life, inviting new entrants from nearby areas.
The Vocational Agriculture program hosts forty meetings drawing growing crowds. Monday 41 attendees, Tuesday 47 with plans for more as sessions run to December 16 followed by a banquet. Officials crafted a valuable program for farmers across three states within twenty miles of Hamburg.
Hospital notes list Nadine Dinwiddle at Nortine ory tered with condition unclear and Laverne Reeder at F oupratud on lel Wernes ute in Gemse. Mentions Mr. Dan Brown a baby boy born and Ray Davenygart of Ta n Hines recovering from a fall. Minor injuries include Virgil Cockerham and others hospitalizing for X rays or fractures with several patients set to go home Friday evening.
Fragmented OCR summary describes a Star Community Club meeting with members including Mrs Garner and Mrs Cari Prop. It mentions food, discussions, and a few unclear names and places. The text shows garbled lines about a social event and a forward agenda, with uncertain dates and attendees.
The notice presents honor roll pupils from an unnamed local elementary school, listing names by grade levels from fourth through seniors. It includes many students across categories, with multiple instances of overlapping surnames and common given names, reflecting a broad eligibility announcement for the period.
An evening operetta directed by Miss Katherine Hil features a cast led by Respir Kroggs as King and Wilmer Wil, with Joe Brown owner of WINT among others. Set in Studio A of radio station WINT the program showcases a large ensemble including Glenn McSpadden, Ketty Miller, Mitzi, and Harold Brown among actors and production staff. The piece promises to be among Hamburg's best performances in years with a chorus of radio stars and assorted studio guests.
In Our Police Court Prank 2diDer was arrested for issuing a bad check and received five to seven years at Fort Madison for the charge and an additional five years for parole violation. He was brought back from Nebraska weeks ago to face the charge. Clem Mabet and Jane Moward took him to Fort Madison Tuesday. Lawrence Masten drew eight months for coats in Judge Howard's court Friday for failing to stop at store ignition. Owen Weg charged Monday. Story Club Meet. The Monday Study Club met at the home of Mrs Halph Best this week. Mrs Hawkey Kerr led the discussion of Overstreet's book A Declaration of Understanding. She gave a very Abe talk on The Tennessee Valley Association. Mrs Barnum Harmes gave a book review on Commuter Cooperation in America by Bert ram B. Fowler. The club was happy to have with them one of its charter members, Mrs Ella Beal.
The P EO Sisterhood met Tuesday evening at Mrs C E Danforth home for a Philanthropic discussion led by Bess Danforth. Members enjoyed merriment while wrapping gifts for the Indies in the Mt Pleasant Ta P BO home. The next meeting is set for December 20 at Mrs C E Martin home.
Rebekah Kensington met at the Hebekan Hall with Mrs. Fred Wolf as hostess last Wednesday. A quilting afternoon followed a demonstration of an inexpensive guld and a luncheon. An all day meeting was held this Wednesday at the hall with a covered luncheon and quilting. Christmas Lights work began Tuesday to raise funds for a children’s treat before Christmas. Bids for the Hamburg to Malvern air route are due January 24. The W. CT. U. will meet at Mrs. T. C. Catlett’s home for a Christmas exchange on Dec. 13.
Wuesa evening featured games and gifts with a reception and corn payments expected within three weeks. In Mundi, zoo, and Weetington townships a total of £90,000 will be paid. Bentleigh County Chairman A. D. Renaleigh distributed sale materials to county schools for the drive.
Bella Perrin near Adams Taylor county southeast of Corning trapped a skunk unlike its kin. The silver gray fur and lack of odor suggest it may have been once captured and undergone gland removal. Adams Co. Free Press reports the finding at Burkhelter tail south of Corking.
Members of the C F lodge torn into rooms during their enlarged hajj last week uncovered an art gallery poster on plaster walls. Several photoops, seemingly from the 1s, were pasted up, indicating the room had once housed an art display.
A fragment notes plans for a new hall described as a key feature. It mentions a forecast of 50 degrees and a mention of temperature comparisons with the following day, suggesting a doubling in warmth. The readable text appears speculative and lacks full context or sources.
Captain RF Weller of the Neban ka highway safety patrol reports Indian pedestrians on Nebraskan roads pose hazards. Returning from the Winnebago Indian reservation, he urges measures to prevent pedestrians from walking or sleeping on highways, highlighting safety risks and enforcement needs.
The Comers work progresses on graveling the road west with material hauled from a state pit in Fremont County. The 4 grade road extends a mile west and a mile south beyond the farms of Dr. B. J. Golisch and Dr. A. A. Ludington. A Philadelphia man recovering in hospital after heat prostration wore four layers of winter underwear.
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