Joe Patrick guest speaker honors three decades of Junior Legion service
Joe Patrick from KMTV was guest speaker at the dinner honoring Don Clayton for over three decades of service to Junior Legion baseball. Residents faced weather and road conditions affecting turnout for a $95,000 school construction bond. Butch Stephens transferred to the Omaha VA hospital from Denver. Dee 12 and Dee 13 saw temperatures plunge to 11 degrees below zero with a heavy snow event. Charles Wright bought the Leo Ehler home at 1809 Argyle and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Prather sold 1701 Argyle to Mr. and Mrs. Rex Bryant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Patrick
KMTV
Dianer
Don Clayton
Junior Legion
Butch Stephens
Omaha VA
Denver
Charles Wright
Leo Ehler
Argyle
Arnold Prather
Rex Bryant
Hamburg Wildcats split with Stanton Vikings in pair of games
Hamburg boys defeated Stanton 68 44 after a hot start and strong defense led by Wirlcat scorers Thompson Owens and Winkler while the Hamburg girls fell 67 60 as Stanton built a late lead. Stanton top scorer St Johnson piled 35 points, with Hamburg’s Gound Reeves and Reid tallying key baskets. FireFighters were summoned to extinguish a grass fire near Lucien Smith and Raymond Hodde farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Clayton
Hamburg Wildcats
Stanton Vikings
Stanton
Hamburg
Emily Gound
Wildcats
Rita Reeves
Dianna Brown
Connie Reid
St. Johnson
Avere
Judy Million
Carole i Cheryl
Thompson
Clayton
Owens
Parkison
Koch
Wray
Winkler
Mike Moody
Gary Gradic
John Hukill
Steve Gound
John Sholeen
Wildcat
New Market
Hamburg Court
Lucien Smith
Raymond “Hodde
Five year road program costs two million dollars
The State Highway Commission releases a five year program for Fremont County projects through 1967 with an estimated total near two million dollars. Key work includes upgrades to Highway 333 and 272, soil cement base, and top coat asphalt in 1963 and 1964.
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Fremont
State Highway Commission
Goldenrod
Hambers
Sidney
Riverton Corner
James Corner
Tabor
Glenwood
Fremont County
Ued
Thurman Corner
Alinor Bridge
Southwest Iowa
Corning
Southwest Lawn
Shenandoah
Clarinda
Yillisca
Grant Highway 2
Nebraska City
Council Bluffs
Hamburg Christmas Turkey Giveaway Draws Citizens
Fifteen turkeys given away with 30 more to go as Hamburg merchants host a week long Christmas contest. Winners include Charles Doiel, Richard Spiegel, Wayne Rice, Doroth Dovel, Naomi Griggs, Carl Athen, Raymond Driever, Amos Colvin, and Thelma Greenwood. A Saturday drawing offered $15, $10 and $5 prizes plus 30 cash in total. more prizes and a Santa visit are planned for December 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hramburg
Hamburg
Doroth Bessie Dovel
Naomi Griggs
Carl Athen
Raymond Driever
Sidney
Amos Colvin
Doroth Jean Briggs
Cal Vaurhn
Leta’ Trivelpiece
Mrs. Frank
Wray- Arnold Lyons
Ed. Mincer, Jr
Thelma Greenwood
Santa
Town Team Triumphs In Close Victory At Treynor
The Stoner Drug Basketball Team Hamburg edged Treynor 61 to 57 after trailing early. Gareth Walker led with 17 points, while Treynor’s McGuire had 23. Postponed games and local civic notes followed, including a Christmas concert plan and savings bond appeals reflecting local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Clayton
Stoner
Treynor
Hamburg
Gareth Walker
Tony Gaines
Duane Dankot
Bob Weber
Paul Tweet
Dean Botts
Charles
Quirk
McGuire
Plattsmouth
Norris
Hospital Notes ADSOSSIONS with Local Births and Names
Hospital notes list multiple residents and staff across Hamburg Sidney Tabor Randolph Shenandoah Omana and other towns. Births noted for Mr. and Mrs. Joel Brandt in Tabor on December 3 1962 and a baby born to Mrs Carolyn Brandt and husband. Volunteer workers named and subscriptions listed with figures and staff names.
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Hamburg
Betty Jo
Vogel
Roy Davidson
Katherine Moore
Flora Lacey
Julia Gase
Minnie Cockerham
Exmest Morgan
Vera Doiel
Sidney
Carol Hall
Jesse Bridgford
Tabor
Carolyn Brandi
Randolph
Cora Black
Shenandoah
Lucille Jennings- Thurman
Gary Shepard
Omana
LaDean Reed
Glenda Jean Griffiths
Betty
Joe Vogel
Bel
Margaret ‘Bird
Roscoe Conklin
Riverton
Irene
Joel Brandt
No definite moves at postal site in city
Rumors about the Federal property on F Street purchased from Edwin Getscher by the Post Office Department linger but no concrete action is reported. Postmaster Don Clayton says definite word is expected next week from General Services Administration officials in Kansas City. The three existing businesses remain open with no vacate notices. Frank Cossett’s Main Street office building progresses slowly. George Gilson’s cafe and Dick Murdock’s garage operate as usual pending government word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F ‘Street
Edwin Getscher
Post Office Department
Don Clayton
General Services Administration
Kansas City
Frank Cossett
Main Street
George Gilson
Dick Murdock
Snow and Cold During Holiday Week Snowfall and Wind
An area reported one and a half inches of snow on Monday with cold north winds. Official observer Maurice Brookshier notes the snow melted to ten inches and Wednesday morning’s low reached minus nine degrees, signaling deep winter’s approach.
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Maurice Brookshier
Christmas programs begin this Sunday across area churches
Local Christmas programs start this Sunday and run through Christmas Day. The Methodist Church hosts a Sunday School program on December 16 at 7 pm, Presby terian and Baptist Church schools at 7 pm December 23, Evangelical and Reformed at 7 30 pm before Christmas, Madison Church at 8 pm December 23, and others at 11 am in West Mount Olive and Assembly of God. Nazarene also holds events December 24 with carols at 11 45 pm and Mass at midnight plus Masses at 2 9 and 10 am on Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Madison
West Mount Olive
Assembly of God
Church of Nazarene
St_afary’s Catholic Church
Hamburg Christmas Light Contest Offers 40 Dollars in Prizes
Local homes may win part of 40 dollars in prizes for the best holiday lighting. Judges from outside Hamburg will view displays Thursday or Friday next week with three top awards of 25 10 and 5 dollars. Winners announced in the Reporter on December 26.
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Hamburg
Football Banquet Honors Players and Parents at High School
A Tuesday night football banquet in the high school multi purpose room featured guest speaker Don Watchhorn of Omaha University. Short talks by Coach Walker Assistant Coach Dean Botts Supt. Neuzil and Dr. Ashler preceded trophy presentations to players. The Dad’s group president Thurman Hulkill awarded trophies. The American Legion and Auxiliary plan their Christmas dinner and party at the Legion Club Friday December 21 at 6 30 pm with Santa distributing gifts to children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Watchhorn
Omaha University
Coach Walker
Dean Botts
Supt
Neuzil
Dr. Ashler
Mr. Walker
Ashler
Thurmian Hulkill
Dad’s Group
The
American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion Club
Santa
Hendrickson Sale Not Completed After Public Bid
Unclear text notes that the Hendrickson sale of the former BH service station and nearby buildings did not meet bids. Alberta Hendrick is listed in connection with the property and business equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nak
Perty. Ee
Alberta Hendrick
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