Water Softener and Pool Plans on Way
Hamburg council approves contracts for an engineered swimming pool under WPA and a water purification plant using a filtration tank system. Perkins Engineering Co. of Omaha to design and build the pool. Great Northern Engineering to install the filtration system, with Brainerd, Minnesota methods validated. Construction to begin in January and maintenance costs to be minimal without chemical purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins Engineering Co
Omaha
Perkins
Middle West
Great Northern Engineering Company
Brainerd
Minn
Hamburg
A. B. Woods
Odd Fellows Elect Officers and Rebekahs Name Leaders
The Oda Fellow orders elected officers for the coming year. Rebekahs chose Bert Clayton Harold Stevens Weston Bruce and Frank J Brown as captains. The annual roll call meeting is set for the eve of December 28 and all members are urged to attend. George Propp, 67, longtime resident, died suddenly at his Hamburg home Wednesday. Funeral Friday at 2 PM at the Hamburg First United Church, Rev J Gilbert Hutchinson to officiate. Interment Hamburg Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oda
Redbekahs
N. G
Bert Clayton
Harold Stevens
Weston Bruce
Frank J Brown
Rebekah
George Propp
George 1 Propp
Hamburg
Orlock
J. Gilbert Hutchinson
High Line Gang to Begin Work on Riverton Hamburg Link
A work crew is set to start the new high line between Riverton and Hamburg today with eight to ten men in the first shift and more to report later. The line has waited for some time and Monday saw two carloads of poles arrive from Arkansas, signaling imminent construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverton
Hamburg
Monday Study Club Hosts Miss Renander in Christmas Program
The Monday Study club entertained guests with a Christmas themed program led by speaker Miss Florence Renander of Essex Iowa. She shared experiences from a European tour including Sweden and rural Swedish Christmas customs. A Miday-Kaffe reception followed with hostesses listed and out of town guests noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Noble
Florence Renander
Essex
Renandey
Sweden
Renander
Simp Finnell, Sr
Clair Martin
Leslie Stalin
Hawley Kerr
Ernest Zutz
Frank Whitlow
Chas, Whitlow
Tarkio
Epworth League Meeting Held at Farragut
County Epworth League members from Hamburg Sidney Madison attended the Farragut gathering with Richard Finnell Virginia Edgerton Leo Beasley Emer Greenwood Garland Hutson Vern Anderson and Donald Story among others Rev F A Corrie preached at 7 30 pm The meetings occur quarterly and next week features cantata at the Presbyterian church with a long listed cast and candlelight service Meanwhile Fremont County Farm Bureau meets Dec 22 at Sidney Methodist Church with speaker from Iowa Farm Bureau Federation and oyster stew provided. election of 1937 officers and 1938 reports planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Methodist
Farragut
Thurman
Randolph
Hamburg
Sidney
Madison
Richard Finnell
Virginia Edgerton
Leo Beasley
Emer Greenwood
Garland Hutson
Vern Anderson
Donald Story
F. A
Co. M. Corrie
Presbyterian Church
Aseph
Don Clayton
Lydia
Maxine Craffin
James
Merchant
J. Luther Dougan
Sarah
Evelyn Clayton
Phillip
Donald _Jensen
Howard Hensleigh
Joseph
Earl Campell
Mary
Helen Lee Bensleigh
Simon
Fremont County Farm Bureau
Ivarm
Besider Insurance
Iowa Farm ‘Bureau Federation
Hamburg Announces January Fire Inspection Day
Hamburg will host a new site inspection day on January 13 with special inspectors from various insurance companies. They will assess business houses and residences to identify changes that reduce fire hazards and possibly impact future fire rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Young Mother Called Dies Suddenly In Cedar Falls
Mrs. Ted Hansen died suddenly Sunday and her body was taken to Cedar Falls for the funeral and burial. Hansen, wife of a high school teacher, had only moved to the area in September and was beloved by many. Mr. Hansen plans to remain away until after the holidays, as Mr. and Mrs. A D Bensean accompanied him to Cedar Falls for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Hansen
Cedar Falls
Hansen
Septemer
Bass
Herset
Driemis
A. D.bensean
Mr. Hansen
R Falls
Father and Son Banquet Highlights Family Bond and Advice
Seventy three fathers and sons attended a banquet hosted by the ladies' aid society. Rev. F G Barnes spoke for toastmaster Fred W Hill, with musical interludes by Sidney Wilcox, Bob Martin, and Carl Smith. Prof. R F Patterson gave the main address urging fathers to guide boys, sharing tales of Jim and Bill to illustrate parental influence and a path shared in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father and Sons
Ladies’ Aid Society
Fred W. Hill
Rev
F. G. Barnes
Grace
Sidney Wilcox
Bobby Martin
Carl Smllh
Carl Smith
Richard Finnell
R. F. Patterson
Taxo College
Patterson
Mr. Patterson
Jim
Bill
Gold Rush Saturday Gift Distribution Arranged in Hamburg
The American Legion sponsors a Gold Rush plan with initial gift distribution Saturday afternoon around 3 p.m. on the streets. All residents are urged to attend and inquire with merchants about participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Hamburg
World events snippet from a historic dates page
December 7 John Greenreal Whitsier Harvard astronomers take the world’s first moon photo. December 19 British forces capture Fort Nagata from the United States. December 6 Texas declares independence from Mexico. Early cycles reappear. Congress allocates Lafayette $200000 and 23600 acres. Pilgrims erect first Plymouth Colony building in 1620.
Thomas Jefferson High Tops Hamburg In Wrestling Meet
Thomas Jefferson high school edged Hamburg 33 to 13 on Tuesday night. TJ took early leads via a forfeit in 85 pounds and a fall by Ivan Jones at 93 pounds, then dominated the remainder with several TJ wins including Rockwell and Geppert throws and a tight 125 pound decision by H Perkins. Official Anderson of Riverton oversaw the meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson High School
Cnight
Ivan Jones
Bluffs
Hamburg
Jones
Land
T. J
Sluyter
Perkins
B. Sherman
Johnson
H. Perkins
Bowe
B. Sealock
Hensleigh
B. Wood
Catlett
Rockwell
Vaughn
Geppert
Leech
Anderson
Riverton
Reverend Sem Polivina to Speak at Baptist Church
On Monday evening at 7 33 Rev Sem Polivina known as Metho fie Sam arrives in the area for the first time He will tell the life story from Austria to America including persecution and escape The talk is described as a tale of victory and triumph and is open to the public at the local Baptist church with a note that William Jennings Bryan urged sharing such stories.
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Sem Polivina
The
Baptist Church
Sam Polivina
Methofie Sam
Polivina
Austria
America
William J. Bryan
Rouving
Park Custodian Speaks on Waubonsie State Park
G. H. Humphrey, custodian, discussed Waubonsie State Park conservation, soil and flora uniqueness, and plans for wildflower restoration. Arthur E. Rapp oversees planting. WPA plans and future park expansions aim to attract large crowds while stressing conservation over flower picking.
Short Course Closes With Farm Bureau Banquet
Fifty five junior farm bureau members and friends attended the banquet closing the short course week. Speakers included J. Teachout Iowa Farm Bureau Federation and Earl Shultz of Iowa State College. Mrs Ruth B Laird led the community singing and Crouse accompanied. Eastern Star elected officers Monday night.
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Farm Bureau
J. Teachout
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Teachout
Myr
Joy Themis
Fremont County
Yoreai
Earl Shultz
Extension Service
Iown State College
Fannie Gannon
FP. B. Paddock
RB. B. Laird
Crouse
Colonial Announces Week of Fine Attractions
The Colonial theater reveals a double feature first on Friday and Saturday with The Sea Spoilers starring John Wayne and Nan Grey and Spenser with Miriam Hopkins and Joel McCrea. Sunday through Tuesday brings Love on the Run with Joan Crawford and Clark Gable plus a short musical and news reel. Merchant Trade Shows show Mr Cindersila with Jack Haley and Betty Furness on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
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Colon
Colonial
John Wayne
Nan Grey
Knight
William Bakewell
Spenser
Miriam Hopkins
Joel McTea
Coast Guard
Paris
Joan Crawford
Clark Gable
Clark
Joan
Eppel
Jack Haley
Betty Furness
Arthur ‘Treacher
Raymond |Walburn
Cinder
Sila
Jack ‘Haley
Hal Uer
Reporter to Give Kiddies Another Christmas Show
The Reporter will present a Christmas picture show for children on Christmas day at 2 30 PM chosen by Mr Celen and featuring mostly comedy. Surrounding towns are invited to bring their kids for the event and more details will follow next week.
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Celen
Baptists Hold Reception for Pastor Hutchinson and Bride
The Baptist church hosted a reception Friday evening for pastor Rev. J Gilbert Hutchinson and the bride. Toastmistress Mrs. RK Hickman led toasts by Dr. R G Dantey Mrs W H Simons Rev F G Barnes Dr A W Tandy Rev Loren Goings and a reply by Rev Hutchinson. Music and readings by Mrs Loren Goings Willom Gottsche William Stenzel and Mrs A M Selk completed the event with a largely attending membership enjoying a dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
J. Gilbert Hutchinson
RK. PF. Hickman
R. GC
Dantey
W. H. Simons
F. G. Barnes
A. W- Tandy
Loren Goings
Hola Christmas Party by Business and Professional Women
The Business and Professional Womens club held a Christmas party at Mrs Ed Gowdy's home last evening. Holiday decorations brightened the event which began with a turkey dinner followed by a short program and gift exchange. Miss Etha Lorimer attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Womens Club
Ed Gowdy
Etha Lorimer
Sudden Death in Kansas City Man Dies at Home
James Wilkinson aged 54 of Kansas City Kansas died suddenly at his home on Saturday December 12 due to heart trouble. He was the husband of Gladys Brown, a local resident, and was well known in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
James Wilkinson
Kansas
Mr. Wilkinson
Gladys Brown
Community plan aims to bridge citizen and sportsman gap
The draft plan fosters better understanding between citizens and sportsmen. It praises Mr. Humphrey as a civic minded chief who shows active interest and cooperation. It suggests visiting the state park to become acquainted with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey
State Park
Farm Bureau Names New Assistant for Pre mont County
Elizabeth Brunsdon elected office assistant for the Pr e mont county farm bureau to replace Margaret Biggina who served six years and moved to deputy clerk of the court elect John Redd. Brunsdon a graduate of Fe pu State Normal and the University of Nebraska taught eleven years and has five years office experience. She and husband farmed near Hamburg for six years and Brunsdon has been active in women’s home project work. Since Mr Brunsdon’s death last summer she has lived with friends in Hamburg and Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth ‘Brunsdon
Premont County
Prompt Pupils at High Creek School Named
Twelve of nineteen pupils were neither tardy nor absent for six weeks. Named students include Duane Zuck Virginia Hayes Paul Booker Betty Hayes Kenneth Booker Lovita Hayes Rosalee Kammon Maryanne Herrman Thelma Mount Ariel Herrman Don Mont Titus Burkhiser. Madelene Booker and Duane Zuck averaged 90 percent for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Creek School
Duane Zuck
Virginia Hayes
Paul Booker
Betty Hayes
Kenneth Booker
Lovita Hayes
Rosalee Kammon
Maryanne Herrman
Thelma Mount
Ariel Herrman
Done Mont
Titus Burkhiser
Madelene Booker
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Yale University
County Epworth
Funale
Salveuys
John Gréenreal Whitsier
Poudereat
Harvard
Fort Nagata
United States
W—Terxas
Mexico
Congressarante Lafayette
Plymouth Colony
G. H. Humphrey
Waubonsie State Park
Arthur E. Rapp
Council Bluffs
State Board of Conservation
Han
Eastern Star
L Edge
Ruby Brown
Perry Lester
Cleo Hatten
Harry Wieder
Mortis Lester
Allie Pinnell
Mary Carroll
Hazel Fisher
F. C. Mead
Rod Finnell
Jain Howard
Betty Bennett
Betty Elder
Elmer Greenwood
Carl Dankof
Ben Bedwards
Betty Brown
Jerry ‘Smith
Dorothy Jean Briggs
Betty Jean Miller
Clarence Castleman
Dean Karr
Glee Cuts
Elizabeth Ann Evans
Jesse Beal
Rad Bennett
Toymaker
Vale University
St. Nicholas
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