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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1929
Page
2
The Hamburg Reporter advertises subscription rates for Fremont and adjoining counties with rates for other United States zones. It states subscriptions cost $9.50 and must be prepaid, with automatic renewal and advance payment until the paid period ends.
A 19th century charity dinner at the Cadwell home hosted by Miss Georgia Cadwell for fifty homeless boys ages nine to thirteen. despite ragged clothes the youths received warm meals, mittens, shoes, and gifts amid a festive scene with cedar trees and candy. Miss Cadwell read a tale about a boy who found Christmas joy through generosity.
A hungry cold boy named George receives candy from a kind girl then goes to a warm home for his first proper Christmas dinner. He is adopted into a better life, grows into a successful businessman, and pledges to continue giving Christmas dinners to the needy. The tale closes with a promise to maintain this charity each year.
Judith reunites with Ralph Reed on Christmas Eve as her brother Paul’s marriage advances, a parson witnesses a quiet ceremony in the Ross home. The event reflects love and shared gifts, with a townwide Christmas service planned later that day.
Church notices outline Christmas programs across denominations. Church of Christ hosts a morning service at 10 with a 2 p.m. worship and 7 30 p.m. program, plus a Bible school Christmas program. Evangelical Zion and Presbyterian list Sunday school times and Christmas events, including a tree event for children and rehearsals.
Church school at 9:60 am includes a short program and Christmas treats for the Primary. At 11:00 am Christmas sermon. Epworth League at 6:36 pm and preaching service at 7:30 pm. The schedule praises good attendance despite bad weather. high school pageant and Sophomores’ win noted for Thursday.
J W Wilfong Auctioneer advertises farm and stock sales specialty. Teamed the business under Col. McGloy, with satisfaction guaranteed. Contact Tingman at 26 F 13 for dates. Shenandoah.
Friday and Saturday feature events. Sunday morning and evening will accept a free will offering. Pastor Jay Kirkendall invites participation and appreciation for Ma. Scott who has given a splendid performance.
Baytint Church invites Bible school enrollment for the year 1830. Morning worship at 9:00 a.m. OrganPrelude. Choir to sing Arise Shine. Sermon theme Great Victories Bring Profound Rejoicing. Sunday evening canceled due to Christmas pageant at 7:30 p.m. Birth of Christ pageant scheduled for Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
A notice states that Christmas will be observed in the church auditorium with no other activities planned for the rest of the week. A signatory identified as A L. Mas Milian, enor, provides the brief directive.
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