Local News Items From Hamburg Area
A lengthy column lists residents and visitors in Omaha and surrounding towns including Albert Garat Roy Finnigan Monroe Cockerbam and many others. Notes cover callers shoppers and relatives with multiple names and places, plus local social events and minor health updates from Hamburg and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Garat
Roy Finnigan
Omaha
Wellington Davey
Tuteday
Monroe
BR. C. Danley
Wedners
Hickman
John Lursai
Bidney
Letters to Santa from Hamburg Iowa and nearby towns
A collection of whimsical Christmas letters from children in Hamburg Iowa and nearby towns dated 1908 1823 and 1928 asking Santa Claus for gifts including a tricycle a train an electric freight train a windmill and toys while mentioning siblings grandparents and daily life in small town America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemburg
Iowa
Banta Claus
Grandpe
Payne
Miler Payne
Hamburg
Town
Santa Claus
Richard
Hebecca Henderson
Bamburo
Towa
Der
Habert Games
Santa
Plesse
Payne News Items Highlight Local Visits and Gatherings
Mx and Mrs Ralph Nixon spent Sunday at the Nixon home with Mrs Albert Mabted in Tiheron Mattos, Miss Nellig Cockerham returned Monday to care for her mother, Tuchard Nixon spent the weekend at home, the Frakes family visited in Nebraska City, Bluffside Heavy Workers met with Miss Marion Frakes. attendees included Mesdames Ralph Nixon Jesse McCatl Walker Weston and daughter, Miss Elvira Crouse Mildred Walker Helen Anderson, Chas Frakes and son Danby, and Miss Marion Frakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waller Tarr
Clyde Batter Wis
Frank McCormick
Thurman Wand
Frank Wray
Omaha
G. BE. Danforth
Nebraska City
Wid
Fantry Zack
George Conred
Watson
Joy
Kim Mullinkx
American Legion
The
Ram
Opera House
Hy F. Stevens
Grant Bailey
Omaha Caligra
Bill Harth
Wate Son
Ainney
Riverton
G. M. Channey
Briday
Fae
Frank ‘Kerner
Ray Brown
Lincntn
Lydia Brown
Grace
A. J. Mann
Car City
Carl Adams
Violet Beedle
Sidney
Tminégtt Bartley
Charlen Burgess
Mel
Mt. Ernest Wolf
West Rock Port
Hamburg
Hirvey Teten
T. G. Stevens
Des Moines
Charles T. Hatch
Starr Lake
Awa
Fanburg
Qarar Athen
Earl Brown
Weitler
J. N. Waters
Whitewater
Wis
Roy Waters
Bramaduvcke
Detroit
Mich
Herman Erofer Hospital
Atse
Doha
Harding
Olnt Gross
Bloomington
Will Fletcher
Woomans
Hilger
Wilthy Eblers
Nebraska Light & Power Co
Shenandoah
Wry City
Nova ‘Powers
St. Joseph
Imele
J. & Jinney
Dorothy
Norton Shuey
Gene Heuston
Ashland
Nehr
J. Heuston
G. M. Heckel
Mesdames
E. Carroll
Fred W
Betty Dulin
Joe Dulin
Byron
Los Angeles
Maude Raup
Kansas City
Olienias
Mir
D. C. Raup
Miles Cathering
BJ. Clary
Con Kent
Joe Pullman
Will Laraway
Mia
Carl Monver
Vin Lame
Grinnell
Lara
Tae
Elzabeth Gudu
Springfeld
Ohio
Joe Nieg
Clem Guide
Ralph Nixon
M. A
Jesse McCatl
Walker Weston
Elvira Crouse
Mildred Walker
Helen Anderson
Chas. Prakes
Danby
Marlon Frakes
Yes There Is Santa Claus A Classic Editorial Recalled
The 1897 New York Sun editorial Yes Virginia There is a Santa Claus is cited as the most popular Christmas piece. It reassures eight year old Virginia O’Hanlon that Santa exists, emphasizing faith, imagination, and unseen wonder over doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New ‘York Sun
Frank F. Church
Bante Claus
Virginia O'Hanlon
Batita Claus
Binta O'Hwnson
Oinia O'Hwnson Doulas
New York
Aiden
Daugh Jter
Laura
Virginia
Papa
Santa Claus
Jon
Santa Claw
Ganta Claus
A Strange Christmas Gift
Martha Graham smiles through pain as Doctor Trenton treats her ankle in a Christmas tale. The renowned dancer laments missing family gatherings, while the doctor hints this quiet rest may be the gift he intends for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Agee Hoye
Martha Graham
Trenton
Aga
Martha
Doster Trenton
Graham
Ange
Christmas at Martha Allis Home Brings Family Joy
Martha Allis enjoys a warm Christmas as her youngest daughter marries plans for a peaceful holiday. Mary and Bertha gain permission to travel, while Martha recalls past Christmas rushes. Her grandson taunts, elders echo gratitude, and a new sense of calm settles over the household. A doctor’s remark accompanies a note on Thanksgiving goose and holiday traditions. Nearby lore mentions roast goose as a noted German Christmas dish and a brief aside on Spain and early American calendar use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allis
Martha
Mary
Bertha
Fred
Charlie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Prank Odstrol
Wilson
Tansey Bridge
Luzy Merlin
George Dooley Hag
Harve Cowles
Ardoyle Street
Stevens
Ume
A.B. Hebler
Mingo
Walthin
Praitzgrall
Church of Christ
Gori Duncan
Earl Jones
Meet Rock Port
Doves
M. A. Armstrong
Alck
L Ds A Auto Company
Forrest Sanders
Fhelps City
Hamburg Hospital
Murphy
Nisa
Lodge
Ken Rington
Clarence Boyd
Thurman
Pome
Sante
Gerald Max Spiegel
Hambure
Tawa
Robert
Mier
Mutual Insurance
Fremont County Farmers Mutual Ins. Association
Anton Miller
Fred W. Hill
Walker Westot
M. A. Nixon
Bylgin
Pete Keys
Cecil Piere
M. AL Nixom
Editorial
Stoner
Heaven
Tate
Eaton
Crane
J. M. Beach
Stoner Drug Co
Nyal Drag Store
Movica
United States
Fred Stanley
Frank Odstrcil
Loyal Hainbug'g
Dorothy Revier
Ian Keith
Barnum
Glenn Tryon
Merna Kennedy
Ariot
Aileen Pringle
Robert Ellis
Surday
Johnny Hines
Chinatown
Hubert Bosworth and
Leila Myams
Shangheia
Mary Nolan
James Murray
Orient
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