11 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1930
Page
1
In a terse note the text records a time 3.40 with a 0.6 margin and references runners or places abbreviated as Mills Wan and Bane Stone. The fragmentary OCR suggests a sports timing or track result with unclear names.
The Hamburg Reporter notes its status as a second class matter at the Hamburg Post Office and lists R. W. Bill as publisher. This archival snippet confirms the paper’s imprint and mailing classification.
An article discusses the scale of American food consumption with three hundred million meals daily in homes. It notes food spending as a large national share, the role of farmers and housewives, and the impact of mass production, packaging, and advertising on distribution and perishable food products. It mentions General Foods Corporation president Golay M Chester Jr and the shift toward sanitary packaged foods.
The piece reflects on evolving travel, noting 972 impressions of regular trips soon moving from Dover to Dallas across the British Channel and imagining routes from New York to San Francisco. It discusses steering tech, early car use, and a public push for early Christmas shopping, book industry trends, and rat species observations.
Ottuay rman Parsons son of the late Mr and Mrs Milo Parsons was born January 20 1861 in Glenwood Towt and died December 3 near Percival at age 69 years 10 months 4 days He lived with his parents near Glenwood then moved to a farm near Percival His father died early and his mother later endured more loss He married Mary E Weed of Chilizolie and leaves a step daughter Miss Litlian A Weed a sister Mrs Allee Lone of Glenwood Two sons Milo Day and Mary Louise survive Burial service held in Glenwood with the Thurmer lodge in charge and local and Nebraska City speakers paying tribute.
The Percival News notes visits from Mrs Quentin Parkisot and family, Ernest Fach and guests from St Joseph and Los Angeles, plus Mary Hawdhwout and Frank Lunn families. A Mary’s Hospital operation is mentioned, and a community event at the Cotes community building Friday evening raised funds for sewers, totaling 79.
Last Friday Shenandoah residents were seen shopping as the town enjoyed a community feel. An official church board meeting occurred Wednesday evening with Rev Stroud presiding. Several locals including Mr and Mrs Ray Richards of Linden joined a Sunday dinner at Walter Brooks home. Herbert Zach of Kansas City visited relatives at an old homestead. Mr and Mrs Bil Morgan and sister Miss Mabel were weekend Shenandoah callers. Marjorie Zack, student in Peru, spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Lake Zuce. Mr and Mrs Barry Willer hosted an oyster supper last Thursday with guests including Louis Miller, Mr and Mrs Harold Meek and Myrtle Halon Hallisay, and Mr Glen Edgerton and his daughter Virginia. Mrs Jane wife in Clarindy visited with her mother Mrs Mant. Merle and Well Kwiton Brown plan to visit Shenandoah Friday. Merle was involved in Shenandoah alumni day charity event. The note closes with local reflections on fishing and community funds.
The column lists a church gathering and officers including Jackel president Leona Lennen vice president Marion Anderson secretary and Carl Hinze treasurer. A Saturday visit by Vogel Brown and family is noted. A mugging in Auburn Nebraska involved traveling salesman Wood robbed at gunpoint near the Julien corner. suspect fled on foot, authorities searched the area but found no one.
Church notices describe Morning worship at 11208 and a 7 30 p m service led by Rangels Bers with a wing choir performing Christmas selections. A devotional titled How to Make Others Happy is listed, alongside references to music pieces and a Christmas program with titles such as The Ships and Shepherds Shake.
The Presbyterian Church notes upcoming events and holiday plans. Church services Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 7:39 p.m. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. midweek prayer, orchestra and choir rehearsals, and ladies aid activities are scheduled. Christmas programs and White Cross gifts are highlighted as part of the season.
Church notes announce Sunday services including morning 10 preaching at 1, Epworth League 6 30 p m. and evening 7 38 p m with subject Unappreciated Resources. Bible study and devotional Wednesday 7 40 p m. Plans for union service and Christmas charity drive underway.
Readable bits mention a pastor and a planned meeting on Sunday morning with an invitation to attend at a desirable place. Names appear as Jay Ritkendasi in the fragment.
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