Water Softener and Pool Plans on Way
At Tuesday's council meeting contracts were approved for a city water softener and a swimming pool. Perkins Engineering Co of Omaha to design and build the pool under WPA, with construction starting January. Great Northern Engineering to install a non chemical water purification system using tanks to remove iron and rust. The plan follows Brainerd Minnesota success and aims to provide better tasting, better quality water for southwestern Iowa.
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Great Northern Engineering Company
Brainerd
Minn
Hambure
A. E. Wodds
Iows
Odd Fellows Elect Officers for Coming Year
The week saw Odd Fellows and Rebekahs elect officers for the year. Encampment leaders include pacemakers Clyde Scales Harold Stevens M4 F Brookshier. treasurer Lon Harris N G Bar Adams. V G Weston Bruce. Degree team captains are Bert Clayton Harold Stevens Weston Bruce and Frank J Brown. Annual roll call slated for Dec 28 eve. Rebekah party today at lodge hall. George Propp, 47, longtime local resident, died suddenly Wednesday. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at First Baptist Church pastored by Rev J Gilbert Hutchinson. burial at the cemetery.
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Fol! ‘Ering Pacmakers
Clyde Scales
Harold Stevens
F.brookshier
Lon Harris
N. G. Bar
Adams
V. G. Weston Bruce
Bert Clayton
Weston Bruce
Frank J. Brown
Order
Rebekah
Lodge
George Propp
First Baptist Church
J. Gilbert Hutchinson
High Line Gang To Begin Work Between Riverton And Hamburg
A crew of eight to ten workmen is expected today to start the new high line between Riverton and Hamburg with additional workers to follow. The wire line has arrived from Arkansas, and construction is planned to begin soon, though initial progress remains tentative.
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Menste
Riverton
Hamburg
Arkansas
Monday Study Club Guests Hear Mrs Renander on Sweden
The Monday Study Club met at Miss Dorothy Noble’s home with guests including Miss Florence Renander of Essex Indiana. She spoke about her European travels especially Sweden and rural Christmas celebrations. Her talk featured hand woven linens needlepoint pictures and souvenirs. Concise questions followed and Ester Midag Kaffee refreshments were served by Mrs. Simon Pinnel Sr. and assistants. Out of town guests included Mrs Renander and Mrs Renander of Essex and Mrs Frank Whitlow and Mrs Chas Whitlow of Tarkio.
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Dorothy Noble
Florence Renander
Essex
Renander
Sweden
Renender
Simon Pinnel, Sr
Mesdames
Clair Martin
Leslie Stalin
Hawley Kerr
Ernest Zutz
Frank Whitlow
Chas, Whitlow
Tarkio
Epworth League Meeting at Farragut County Event
County Epworth League meeting held at Farragut drew representatives from Hamburg Sidney Madison and Farragut with Finnell Edgerton Beasley Greenwood Hutson Anderson Story and Rev F G Barnes. Cantata and candle light service planned at Presbyterian church December 20 with cast names and directing staff listed.
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County Epworth
Farragut
Epworth
Thurman
Randolph
Hamburg
Sidney
Madison
Richard Finnell
Virginia Edgerton
Jed Beasley
Himer Greenwood
Garland Hutson
Vern Anderson
Donald Story
F. G. Barnes
Paul
M. Corrie
Annual Farm Bureau Meeting at Sidney Methodist Church
The county Farm Bureau meets Tuesday December 22 at Sidney Methodist Church with Karim as the speaker. Special arrangements provide oyster stew at noon. Members and all local farmers and businessmen are invited to attend. 1937 officer elections and 1936 reports will be discussed.
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Farm Bureau
Hamburg Sets January 13 Fire Inspection Day
Hamburg will host a fire inspection day next month on January 13 with special inspectors from multiple insurance companies present to assess business houses and residences. They will make recommendations to reduce fire hazards and discuss potential impacts on fire rates as applicable.
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Hamburg
Young Mother Called Died Suddenly at Hamburg
Mrs. Ted Hansen died suddenly Sunday and the body was taken to Cedar Falls, Ta., for fumneret and burial. She was the wife of Ted Hansen, a high school teacher, and a baby had recently arrived. Only two residents remain in the place since September, and Mr Hansen does not expect to return home before holidays. Mr and Mrs A D Hens-Weigh accompanied Mr Hansen to Cedar Falls for the fumersi.
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Ted Hansen
Cedar Falls
Hansen
Aes
Hamburg
A. D. Hens- Weigh
Mr. Hansen
Cedar Palis
Father and Son Banquet Recalls Shared Paths and Advice
An ast evening banquet honored seventy three fathers and sons with a program of music and speeches. Rev F G Barn spoke in place of feastmaster Fred W Sill, Prof R F Patterson gave the main address urging fathers to guide sons, sharing stories of Jim and Bill to illustrate parental influence.
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Fred W. Sill
F. G. Barn
Grace
Sidney Wilcox
Bobby Martin
Carl S Putin
Carl Smith
Richard Pinnell
Prof
R. F. Patterson
Tarkio College
Patterson
Mr. Patterson
Jim
Patié
Johnson & Son
First gift distribution on Gold Rush plan urged
Saturday afternoon is the time for the first gift distribution on the Gold Rush plan sponsored by the American Legion. The event is about 3 p.m. on the street and everyone is urged to be present. Merchants and clerks are asked to participate and ask merchants about the plan.
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The
American Legion
Ae Turg
Persod
Texas declares its idea premier from Mexican conflict
Texas broad claims and land grants emerge in a fragmented report noting Lou Lafayete grant of 520000 and 23000 acres. The item mentions pneumatic wires for bicycles and early congressional actions, with sparse readable facts and no clear narrative.
Thomas Jefferson Wrestling Beats Hamburg In Dual Meet
Thomas Jefferson high school wrestling defeated Hamburg high school, 24 to 15, with TJ earning multiple pins and forfeits. Key results include 95 lb Jones of Hamburg defeating Lund, 105 lb Sluyter of TJ over Perkins, 145 lb B Sherman TJ over Johnson, 125 lb H Perkins Hamburg over Bowe TJ, 135 lb L Sealock TJ over Hensleigh, 245 lb B Wood TJ over Catlett, 155 lb Rockwell TJ over Vaughn Hamburg, and a heavyweight forfeit to TJ by official Anderson.
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Thomas Jefferson High School
Ivan Jones
Bhuffs
Lacis Iy
Hamburg
Jones
Lund
T. J
Sluyter
Perkins
B. Sherman
Johnson
H. Perkins
Bowe
L. Sealock
Hensleigh
B. Wood
Catlett
Rockwell
Vaughn
Hampurg
Leech
Anderson
Riverton
Rev Sam Polivina to Speak at Hamburg Baptist
On Monday evening at 7 50 p m December 21 Hamburg residents may hear Rev Sam Polivina known as Methodist Sam He is visiting this state for the first time and will tell the story of Risile born in Austria who endured harsh trials before escaping persecutors and reaching America The talk promises a tale of endurance and triumph backed by a note from William Jennings Bryan praising the speaker
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Sem Polivina
Baptist Church
Hamburg
Sam Polivina
Sam
Polivina
Risile
Austria
America
William J. Bryan
Pelmna Ney
Pablo
Park Custodian G H Humphrey Speaks On State Park Needs
Waubonsie state park custodian G H Humphrey spoke on conservation and park development noting Iowa has seventy state parks, fixed funds, and WPA-planned improvements. He urged visitors to respect flowers and plants, warned against picking, and praised new plantings including paw paw, red bud, and black walnuts amid growing public interest in parks.
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G. H. Humphrey
Waubonsie State Park
Arthur E. Rapp
Council Bluffs
State Board of Conservation
Colorado
Iowa
Humphrey
Unis
Short Course Closes With Farm Bureau Banquet
Fifty five members and friends attended the banquet closing the short course held last week. GH J Teachout Iowa Farm Bureau Federation ninth district committeeman was the main speaker urging youth to shape their own future through initiative and opportunity. Other speakers included Joy Thomas Fremont County formal bureau president Earl Shultz extension service Town State college and instructors Miss Fannie Gannon and FP B Paddock. M B Laird led community singing with Miss Crouse accompanying.
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Farm Bureau
GH. J. Teachout
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Teachout
Joy Thomas
Fremont County Foral Bureau
Earl Shultz
Town State College
Fannie Gannon
FP. B. Paddock
M . B. Laird
Crouse
Eastern Star Lodge Elects Officers in Hall Meeting
Members of the Eastern Star Lodge held a Monday evening election at the hall. Elected officers include Worthy Matron Mrs. Ruby Brown Worthy Patron Perry Lester Associate Matron Mrs. Cleo Hatten Associate Patron Harry Wieder Secretary Mrs. Morris Lester Treasurer Mrs. Aliie Finnell Conductress Mrs. Mary Carroll Associate Conductress Mrs. Hazel Fisher. The altar was draped in memory of Mrs. F C Mead and Mrs. Rod Finnell before the regular business meeting.
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Eastern Star Hiet
Eastern Star Lodge
Ruby Brown
Perry Lester
Cleo Hatten
Harry Wieder
Morris Lester
Aliie Finnell
Mary Carroll
Hazel Fisher
F.C. Mead
Rod Finnell
Colonial Announces Fine Attractions for the Week
Colonial Theater unveils Friday and Saturday double feature The Sea Spokiers with John Wayne and Miriam Hopkins stars in Spender. Sunday to Tuesday brings Love on the Run starring Joan Crawford and Clark Gable with a short musical and news reel. Midweek Merchants Trade Shows feature Mr Cinderella with Jack Haley and Betty Furness plus a two reel Somedress comedy.
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Colon
Colonial
John Wayne
Nan Grey
Fuzzy Knight
William Bakerwell
Spender
Miriam Hopkins
Joe McCrea
Coast Guard
Paris
Duc
Jack Haley
Betty Furness
Arthur ‘Treacher
Raymond Walburn
Mr. Cindersila
Hal Tree
Somedress
Reporter to Give Kiddies Another Christmas Show
The town will host a Christmas picture show for children on Christmas day at 2 36 in the town theater. Mr Celen is selecting top pictures for the youngsters with a masthy comedy tone. Surrounding towns are urged to bring children by car for Santa Clausing. Further details to come next week. Also reported is the operetta Hearts and Blossoms at the high school auditorium featuring Julia Howard Betty Bennett Betty Elder and others with Miss Elizabeth Ann Evans directing. viu violin by Mrs Beal and piano by Mrs Bennett.
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Celen
Julia Howard
Betty Bennett
Betty Elder
Himer
Greenwood
Carl Dankof
Ben Edwards
Betty Brown
Jerry Smith
Dorothy Jean Briggs
Betty Jean
Miller
Clarence Castleman
Dean Karr
Elizabeth Ann Evans
Jesse Beal
Rad Bennett
Thie-members or inc maptter church reception for pastor
The church held a reception for their pastor Rev J Gilbert Hutchinson and bride on Friday at 6 30 dinner. Mrs R F Hickman was feastmistress and Dr R C Danley spoke. Others present included Mrs W H Simons Rev F G Barnes Dr A W Tandy Rev Loren Goings and readings by Mrs Loren Goings. Vocal solos by William Gottsche and William Stenzel with music by A M Selk. It was a happy time largely attended by the membership.
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or—inc._maptter
J. Gilbert Hutchinson
R. F. Hickman
R. C. Danley
W. H. Simons
F.G. Barnes
A. W. Tandy
Loren Goings
Community Leader Plans Civic Effort At State Park
The passage describes a civic minded leader, Mr. Humphrey, who shows active interest in local affairs and cooperation. It urges readers to visit the state park to get acquainted and participate in a planned effort. The tone suggests organizing efforts along similar lines for better understanding and engagement.
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Humphrey
State Park
Farm Bureau names Elizabeth Brunsdon new office assistant
Elizabeth Brunsdon elected office assistant for Fremont County Farm Bureau to replace Margaret Biggins who leaves after six years to become deputy clerk of the court elect. Brunsdon, a Fern State Normal and University of Nebraska graduate, taught commercial work in Nebraska schools eleven years and has five years office experience. She and husband farm near Hamburg. she led Women’s Home Project work and has lived in Hamburg and Sidney since Mr. Brunsdon died last summer.
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Elizabeth Brunsdon
Fremont County Farm Bureau
Pupils at High Creek School Show Consistent Attendance
Twelve of nineteen pupils at High Creek school were neither tardy nor absent for six weeks. The list includes Duane Zuck Virginia ayes Paul Booker Betty Hayes Kenneth Booker Loviba Hayes Roslee Kammon Mary ann Herrman Thelma Mount Jarel Herrman Donel Mont Titus Burshiser. Madelene Booker and Duane Zuck averaged 90 percent for the period.
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High Creek School
Duane Zuck
Virginia Ayes
Paull Booker
Betty Hayes
Kenneth Booker
Loviba Hayes
Roslee Kammon
Maryann Herrman
Thelma Mount
Jarrel Herrman
Donel Mont
Titus Burshiser
Madelene Booker
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Aseph
Don Clayton
Lydia
Maxine Claffin
James
J. Luther Dougan
Sarah
Evelyn Clayton
Phillip
Donald Jensen
Howard Hensleigh
Joseph
Earl Campbell
Mary
Helen Lee Hensleigh
Simon
Whetstone
Peter
Eugene Dixon
Shepherds
Fred Henderson
Baker
E. D. James
Harvard
Fort Niagara
United States
Texas
Iide Pemierce
Congress
Plymouth
Business and Professional ‘Womens Club
Ed Gowdy
Secorrtions
Etna Lorimer
Laden
Kansas City
James Wilkinson
Kansas
Wilkinson
Gladys Brown
Toymaker
Vale Universty Press
Cid
St. Nicholas
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