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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1939
Page
5
Hale and Hearty On 100th Birthday visitors from Athen and Hamburg gather in Maryville to pay respects to a centenarian. Verne Wray and others arrive to find the celebrant alert and surrounded by family, not expecting a surprise visit from long-time friends.
Hosts served a communal supper then card games and refreshments late. Mr and Mrs Harry Bock and Mr and Mrs Dean Spitzier attended. The Missionary Society of the Methodist church met at Mrs Verne Wray’s home for a covered dish luncheon followed by a sketch and devotional led by Mrs Pred W Hill and readings by Mrs Lee Smith.
Mr. Wray receives a large turnout of well-wishers as locals in Maryville celebrate his long life, joke about aging and courtship, and discuss crop conditions and the outlook on Europe. Amid light chatter, relatives and friends drop in to offer greetings and humor.
Mack McNen of the At thinon County Independent notes a Thanksgiving feast at Mrs Lenn Hees's Hamburg home. The turkey, raised by Mrs Gas Parker, was golden brown and paired with oyster dressing, vegetables, cakes, pies, and various side dishes.
Leaving Good Weather we hear California letters and talks of visitors from the royalcy who hosted winter months. Mr and Mrs Ceerer Green and Mr and Mrs Herman Minze plus Geneelt traveled Tuesday to visit the Phillips end Green families Friday Jim Gude and baby Merle Coffey and Mrs Lyman Zu depart for Los Angeles in visit. Lyman Zack and Jin Gude share high training ideas not including peper plates and rapkins. Monday Study Club met thr mology 8 tay club at me in fen GC. W Good this week oma Mews present a Dervis rew ey of eyed whicm aid. Ralph Beal discussed Boss theory. the club will not meet bib as win va Weet.
An OCR fragment recounts Pagar H Pavinon planning to visit Bremont County in February 1848 during the Mississippi River flood era. It notes a journey from Jefferson County near Palfield to Shenandoah Hamburg via a long, hard march on primitive roads with no cars, highlighting the era’s travel challenges.
The narrative recalls 1860s life with loads of sugar and provisions, the move toward new homes, and the shift from log cabins to frame houses. It notes 1863 birth in Jefferson County, oxen for plowing, and yearly Indian burial ceremonies returning to old grounds. Davison’s early work with John O Ness and John Grith shaped his farming, trading, and lifelong role as Hamburg’s trusted trader and feeder, with regular hours guiding a steady, honest life.
R C Campbell dies in Hollywood California word reached Hamburg. He was a longtime Hamburg lawyer former mayor and city official who practiced law in Hamburg before moving west. Born Martinsville New York November 3 1900 he died December 6 1949 aged 78 years 28 days. He married Mary Chandler and was survived by two children Ralph Stoner and Mrs. Chandler and his wife. Funeral services were held in Hollywood on Monday.
A Sunday afternoon collision at the bluff road intersection near the state park involved a car driven by Sm. Ray Lauril nob wng Tie and another driven by Ingred Johnson of Emeraon. Mrs. Peart Buick and Mr. Bam Beil sustained injuries while Laurilac and another passenger were burned and removed.
A local lodge held a meeting with more than 125 men in attendance. The report was not ready for press, so coverage will continue next week.
The Thomas Jefferson Coyaril Bluffs wrestlers defeated Hamburg on Friday night in a 43 to 5 score. Coach Rose Stephens praised the effort as the locals faced tougher competition from larger schools. Referee James Glennant noted solid work across matches. Highlights included TJ wins by pins and forfeit equivalents across weight classes with standout performances from Pomellow, Carroll, and Bivens.
The Big Brownville Bridge dedication drew about 20,000 people on Monday as the bridge opened to the public. Governors and officials from Ne, Missouri, and other states attended. Roy McKittrick spoke for Missouri and the bridge cost about 70 thousand dollars, described as the cheapest bridge of its kind.
In Council Bluffs on Tuesday afternoon, Hamburg’s wrestling teen lost to Abraham Lincoln with a 13 to 8 score. Individual bouts included D. Lee defeating FordH, and multiple A. L. wins over opponents such as C. Perkin(CH) and J. Johnson.
Dr. Markwell, Edward Eaton, and Jorn Redd of the Waubonsie Conservation League returned from Des Moines where they urged options for a 400 acre addition to the state park north of Hamburg. The state board approved the purchase and the executive council will vote. The plan calls for 20,363 in land purchases, adding 427 acres to bring total park area to 600 acres, with a skyline drive and new facilities over several years. The group has raised funds from their own pockets and praised the work of volunteers.
The article lists elected officers for several fraternal groups. Names include Ely Moribiare Glen Cottey P. Brockstiver and Rebekah lodge officers Mildred Barnes Lorimar Ray Trosper and Alice Finnell. Masonic lodge No. 284 A F and A M elected W S Provner A Ledgert FR Morelont and A W Ledgert with Becrabary as secretary.
A bone found at the Ora Hatten farm last Saturday by William Brown is in a town window attracting speculation. Some believe it may be human or Indian remains washed from the bluffs, though experts lack authority to identify the animal. The artifact appears red and buried for years, inviting guesses from Will Brown and Lynn.
Over 200 mothers and daughters gathered for a Christmas themed banquet at the Baptist church. The event featured a program with piano solo by James Glenn, a tribute to energy by Mrs Fred Wine, readings by Miss Mouthart, a grandmother toast, song by Coretta Jo Smith, and notes by Rev JG Hutchinson. Women thanked the men for managing serving duties during dinner, preceded by a half hour program led by Wale Danley.
C H Goffey celebrated his 88th birthday on Monday December 11 with turkey and a large gathering. relatives and friends joined, including Midson Coffey of Canada, and many local guests attended the dinner and reception at the Goffey home, with extended family accompanying him on visits and well wishes.
A Shenandogh youth narrowly escaped death when two wires on a sand er sander shorted at the Trynisne Bowling alleys near the Blate theatre Friday night at about 10 15. Lloyd Crum manager and his brother Martin aided in resuscitation with Dr J Gousch and others assisting before Crum recovered. The sander was condemned by Fire Chief Cleveland as investigators and coroner J O Harding assessed the scene after 1 30 AM.
A popular Hamburg couple, Dorothy Noble and AcTiold Romeany, wed Friday at the uncle Rev. C. H. Loomis home. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Loomis, with a reception at Loomis home and a trip to Hot Springs and nearby cities before returning to Hamburg.
The farmers forum shows strong nightly attendance at the school under director F. MO Greek. Upcoming events include a Thursday program with a battle of the seas, a Monday evening review and banquet at the Baptist church, and a surprise birthday moment for Fr. M. Cree during class.
The sub-district declamatory contest selects the best performer from Keller, Solana area. Participants include Msm aire Farragut Randolph Sidney Kor Shrabin Hastings Henderson with Aramatic and humorous readings, Cleo Tv uiplace and Marraret Beach to represent the local schools. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. with admission charged. Katherine Hill’s music groups will provide accompaniments for the program.
Saint Cecilia mussealers plan annual candle heat ing vesper service at the Baptist church at 4 o clock Sunday afternoon. Public invited. A tree offering will go to the show fund. Mrs Harold J Mrrtit to preside at the pipe rent before the concert. program directed by Mrs A M Belk. Mrs James Glenn to read the Christmas story.
In a flood season report bantam hens and roosters reacted to the high water at Chas Gumminks home and hatched a brood of chicks. They pressed to produce another brood as December 2 brought ten sturdy chicks hatched from the eggs laid near the pond. City and state entities note Red Cross ship drive’s success with total funds raised around 8176.70. Sponsoring groups include American Layla and WWHL. Interstate Nurseries and Hamburg Rehoulsy solicited grain donations to support Cher awit grain efforts.
In a fragment from the Ghenandoeh Evening Sen Anet, prisoners discuss a mystery surrounding Maud and Siegel. The text alleges a rapid claim of death, a surviving figure Toya, and mentions a doctor aware of a specific method used when the heart failed, framed by spy ties.
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