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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1937
Page
5
A long damaged notice describes a free annual holiday film event for children up to high school age at the Colonial theater on December 14. The program features comedy shorts chosen by Mr Colon, with adults welcome, and a Santa appearance planned.
At Mrs Harlan Wray’s home a Monday study session explored the relationship of William and Mary with character sketches of Tom’s era figures. Lectures praised William as calm yet flawed, while Clive’s role in shaping the English Empire was highlighted. The group discussed Reynolds and Gainsborough works and noted plans for the December gathering hosted by Mrs Pred Hender with several helpers.
Misa Dorothy Revinson and Tuss ell Monroe slipped away Tuesday to wed in Bedford. They returned to Mamburg that evening, staying with his brother Merril. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Robinvint, attends local high school. groom Gus son of Mr and Mrs Monroe works as a mechanic at Martin Post Motor Co. The couple are well known and receive many friends wishes.
Rubin YW ARKUbs, 78, a former local official and early ranch founder, died at his Bridgeport home Tuesday night after leaving Hioburg in 2880 to establish a ranch near Sidney Nebraska. He served as Cheyenne county commissioner and aided rail grade work in 1900. Survivors include his widow and four children.
Kirkendall will wed at St John a church in Boulder on March 16. He graduated from Smpecn culitge in the class of 34 and attended Clark University for two years where he earned his momatere Gegres. He later received his doctor's degree from Syrecbe university after a year there.
The Missionary Society of the M E Church met on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. C W Good as trader. Devotions covered the subject of peace and war, carried on by Mrs. Ged. It was noted as one of the most interesting meetings in some time.
The high school carnival and Merchants display drew large crowds Friday and Saturday to raise funds to retire the indebtedness on the new football lights. Connors Inc staged a fashion show with clothing for children, women and men, including workwear. Merchants displayed new items from several local businesses and awards were given to top displays. The event, a longstanding crowd-puller, continued with thanks for support and reminders to settle the remaining balance on the athletic field lighting.
Frank Baer shot and killed his sister Mim Ella More yon Tuesday of last week in Red Star area. She died at Maryville hospital the same night. Baer in custody, to be charged with murder. Inquest held in Noonway county. prisoner brought to Atchison county. Long standing family dispute over marriage fueled the deadly act.
Raymond Goy of Sidney was injured Friday evening when his car wrecked after losing control in the east part of Sidney. The vehicle rolled five times, striking a tree, with the top removed to free him. He was unconscious for hours, rushed to the local hospital, and treated for chest and head injuries.
A Tamils dinner hosted by Tergallite featured an excellent cook and a large table of good foods. The birthday cake was centered on the table but a guest toppled while attempting to blow out the candles. Guests included Mrs Zuiletta Pann Mrs Fred Nichols Alf Fisher and son Glen Mr and Mrs Clyde Pieler and son Max.
The Daviess and Profrestonal Womens club will help host their annual Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Advert Maties this evening.
ALE McLaughlis 65 of Council PNET PRETTY TEBETTY Teer at Uedution Hotel Saturday morn jg died in his Ficey Sram Wenre Wouble He had bev In Tara Wury for several days working will Gry Martin and had complained of pot tecking well for a couple of dive bibts Mem was not such ass to cause alarm He had aover to bed Friday evening and when Mr Marti called the hotel next morning Mr McLaughliry was 10 onp He went to his room, knocked, door opened by none, ladder used to look through transom owner Davey saw him dead Dr W Kore said he died about an hour later It appeared he died peacefully in sleep with bedclothes clutched and no struggle Dr Ralph Lovelady coroner pronounced clear He leaves a wife, one son and one daughter.
In Our Police Court Judge TI Ernest I McNew fined a man ten dollars for shooting ducks out of season. A 100-foot seine belonging to a Riverton area resident was confiscated and burned. Reed Lhca paid eighty five dollars and costs for lacking vehicle registration. he was unable to settle and was remanded with promise to pay. Friday he was pulled over again and paid a sixteen dollar fine. Jack Bennett and Fred Peace faced charges for intoxication on the highway. each paid a two dollar fine. Carl Langfer received ten days for a bad check. Albert Webster was fined four dollars and fees for lacking a driver’s license. Everett Charley paid twenty dollars and costs for intoxication. A woman brought into court for drinking on the highway paid costs.
Bolton rushed onto the Burlington railroad right of way as the Zephyr approached. Vollie flipped and broke the small bone in his right leg while Ben stumbled and cut a bit but remained unharmed. both were treated, Vollie progressing after hospital care.
A garbled notice lists film titles at the Colonial with planned showings. It mentions Walkiki Wedding and The Women Men Marry featuring stars like Bing Crosby and Martha Raye, plus a quirky short and Breakfast Town as a finale.
Residents celebrate the Christmas season as Christie street lights go up for the first time this year. Shoppers plan trips to enjoy festive displays, with extended hours and neighbors remarking on the improved home lighting.
A small gathering in Nebraska on Tuesday December 7 marked the birthday of Alvin Gareth with family and friends present. Mrs Ratpfy Catlett and others joined Mr and Mrs Gatlett in extending well wishes as the guest of honor enjoyed the celebration.
News notes preview a week of cinema including Barbara Stanwyck, Barbara Marshall, Glenda Farrell, Eric Boré, and Jean Girardot in romantic capers. A Texas beauty navigates love and danger in a lively sequence of match making and suspense, with a focus on quick witty lines and flirtatious antics. The Merchants Trade show plans for next Wednesday and Thursday promise releases with Fred MacMurray and Frances Parker amid talk of exclusive titles and cross country tours for lead actors.
A high school band elected Lyle Jerson as president and Betty Sollinen as secretary treasurer. A benefit show was planned to raise funds for needed instruments, aiming to compete with other schools. Arrangements included a proposed morning program and a combine performance to aid the students as tensions affected the project.
A damaged OCR notice invites members of a Masonic lodge to meet at Clauth to observe the third degree. Attendees include local officers and visiting bretheren, with a post meeting refreshment hour described and names of multiple participants and organizers listed from Hamburg to Jeunes.
A county gathering drew members to attend a Friday evening session. The event highlighted junior demonstrations and featured speakers including Mr. and Mrs. Holman and other local residents.
An opaque OCR fragment describes Albert, John Socolnisky, and a planned shipment to Marachi India for P.P. Shiapsin with Minglish government involvement. It mentions events in New York Chix, a March 1 return, and anticipated changes at BH Amerieg ship, plus references to government rules and a winter of years.
Fragmentary OCR text references sales, bidders, and local figures from Poeghantas and Con Tapits. Readers see scattered names and places amid garbled statements about sales and past years, with no coherent event or outcome clearly discernible.
A Christian exchange for the numbers will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. The event invites a good attendance and mentions a Mrs C Catlett as a named participant.
Max Jackson, a member of the local school group, was named junior builder of the boom Hiwanin clad at the club meeting on Thursday evening. The honor comes to the fourth grade student, with the past three months of holding the role by Yarkins. Members welcomed a new recruit and discussed responsibilities, tools, and duties for the builders program, including future training and obligations.
A traveler named AMtoe eed Intereeds the eathaflanal con tention on a Saturday warning. She toured Chicago and other places, attended a national convention, and impressed crowds of about 4 000 with music and performances. The county farm bureau will award her a trip next summer for the best one year record in county life, following her departure for Peru to attend formal events.
An event hosted for Bethrothed Artur Reynolds of Fairbury Nulcwka featured Grn Faye Hatten and Norma Mixeed announcing the couple. Guests were seated with place cards and flowers, as a ceremony and romance-themed reception unfolded with a humorous toast and gifts from attendees.
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