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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1928
Page
9
The Reporter announces a free picture show for all children under high school age at the Colonial Theatre next Tuesday afternoon at 1350. Admission is free for youngsters. the program features comedy and colorful pictures, with a note that older folks may attend if they wish.
A Fremont County Club of California notes its annual gathering at the home of Mrs Marie Doerr West in Hamburg. Twelve guests with long Fremont County ties from Sidney Hiverton and Hamburg attended, and visiting guests from California shared a joyful lunch and conversation. The next meeting is set for January 1 1929 at Mrs Marie Doerr West’s Pasadena home.
A surprise birthday party honoring Mr McCall gathered relatives and friends including Jake McCall and family Truth Statver Panlige Taekoniy Nora Marker Re Bich Marion McCall Tea Metall Githart Walter Orvis Nefial Ed Mute Call and others. Guests delivered many gifts and well wishes in a joyful evening. An aircraft incident briefly distracted the celebration by a small airfield display.
The faculty and board, after a student petition, extend Christmas break to two weeks. School will reopen January 7 after December 21 closure, with plans for a longer mid year recess and a large Christmas tree event at the Washten Township church.
Mrs Mansfield mourns after her father, ninety near, dies in St Joseph Missouri. A large family survives including six daughters and three sons. The funeral is arranged in St Joseph with services planned by the Mansfield family and community support noted.
The Hamburg Fire Department sponsors a fund known as the Firemen's Christmas Fund to buy gifts for town children. Readers are urged to contribute via a paper coupon, with past donors including Lorimer, Wagave, and others. Contributions are urged before Christmas to ensure every child receives clothing or a gift.
The ladies rest room on the west floor of City Hall opens this morning after repairs and repainting. Funds and furnishings were donated by civic leaders. the room will be kept ready for use by residents and visitors alike. The American Legion is involved with the steam plant at the city hall.
A new two color light sign erected by Iowa Nebraska Light Power signals a modern improvement on the west side of town. The sign remains illuminated continuously attracting attention as residents note the rapid completion and emphasize timely, steady progress for the community.
The Hamburg Re saris bane Walgeed Santa letters to Santa Claus grow yearly with 296 letters received for 1928, a record for the country weekly. The feature began years ago and now includes letters from children and adults alike, growing in popularity each season.
The post office will open Sunday December 23 from 3:20 to 3:00 p.m and 9:30 to 4:20 p.m. Regular weekday mail routes and rural deliveries will be adjusted to ease Monday loads. No deliveries on Christmas day. outbound mail will be dispatched but no incoming mail after noon. Postal officials urge patrons to mail parcels early for Iowa Nebraska Kansas and Missouri.
Riverton High School opened with a strong 10 to 1 victory over Hamburg Nya Senna Lsket Gallbean, showcasing a quick offense and sharp targets. Hamburg, though trailing, showed promise as they build a stronger squad this season.
At Mrs K Reeves on Dex 14 the Monday Study Lab staged a dive scene birth of Christ. Cast included Asran Ira Irene Stew art Mary Mrs Emily Gout, Belle Lang Iogrph Mrs Tema Doyle and the Three Wise Men with supervision by Mrs Re A Filekman. Music numbers Luthe s Cradle Song and Little Star of Bethlehem were sung by Mrs Mary Gutt.
A Tuesday evening meeting hosted by Mrs G W with the P Y Oath, a regular Christmas gathering. A joyful list of members attended, sharing fellowship and holiday cheer.
The Page County auto firm in Shenandoah and Buick agents led by M. Ry Armstrong of Hamburg received a four settlement for automobiles and stock damaged in a Dec 5 fire. Insurer Great American Insurance of New York, with agent J. Frost of Hamburg, arranged payment by Dec 16, 1928, as D. D. Hors of Carrillton noted progress and the local firm prepared to relocate temporarily near Mizvah hotel while awaiting permanent arrangements.
Mrs Rebina Holtzinger died at the Hospital in Iui Oni after a three day illness. She was born August 11 1675 in Humbug daughter of A J Hatch. She taught in public schools and for eleven years in Barcroft Keraile ethool Red Oak. Survived by son Paul Holtzinger Hamburg four brothers Karl Hatch Los Angeles Clyde and Charles Hatch Shenandoah Edward Hatch Creston one granddaughter and other relatives. Funeral at Congregational church Red Oak Monday 11 00 a m Rev T S Hesterson officiated. Body taken to Hamburg for burial Monday afternoon.
The North Liberty Ladies Aid met at the Albert Guest home last Thursday with members entertaining their Wishanla. An all day session included a noon meal and a sincere community spirit. They planned crafts for a Christmas tree and discussed the coming year as they thanked guests Mrs. Brigg and Mrs. Eva Smith among others.
The article notes Long and Dahlgren named to the mythical Southwestern Inna team with other players like Longstreet and Marey Long receiving prominent roles. Fans and nonpareil sport writers highlight Dahlgren on the first team while noting honorable mentions for several players and praise the standouts as the best footballers in the school’s history.
Wet weather and poor road conditions delayed the Fremont County Farm Bureau meeting from Monday December 17 to Thursday January 3. An effort was made to inform members, and notices will be sent about the new date while the planned program remains the same.
A 14 December party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. RF Jickman featured a mingling, dinner car transfer, and a honeymoon party, with guests receiving turkey, love potion tea, and various gifts. Entertainment included a three act drama “The Tragedy of the Prairie” performed by a traveling troupe, followed by a gift presentation.
A community gathering in the Ammen Region Auxiliary on Friday evening concluded with a vote. Christina Olive led efforts to refresh attendees as Vitaly Hesorated Leee and elite citizens aided, while Delitions refresh Mats were served during the event.
Members of the Maptiat group present a Christmas program titled The Holy Night at Mea Te Pe Hickinin. The event features a Christmas pageant and a special nursing program for the community this Sunday evening.
The Hamburg Senior class held a Thursday evening entertainment in the school building’s rooms with Christmas camps. About 185 attendees included class members, guests, and family. Refreshments served, featuring bing erbiwad with whipped creami and macshmnellaws wong.
The article records the union of a young couple and their plans to establish a home in Kenney Heights after a busy period of wedding preparations. Marquis conducts a Burlington journey related to assessments and next steps for the couple’s new life together.
The county paving program for highways including No 34 and No 24 moves forward with planned work across several routes. State officials report funding gaps delaying full completion, but portions from Net Oak to Adams County line and from Chariton to Burlington are scheduled for paving or grading this year, aiming to improve state roads and roadsides.
City council approves a plan led by H Stitch to form a permanent Hamburg band and orchestra. The ensemble will train players from Hamburg High School and perform at upcoming events, with March and April rehearsals and a school chapel concert.
A fragment from the Red Oak Express discusses debate over the 宣 Southwestern Iowa conference crown among Red Oak Missouri Valley and Hamburg. The column cites Glenwood and Shenandoah as rivals, notes Red Oak’s strong wins including over Shenandoah, and questions which team truly deserves the championship, with Hamburg accused of overreaching.
An afternoon gathering at the Chapel of Christ featured Mrs Thi Grewmwood presiding over curious activities in the garden. Guests exchanged gifts and enjoyed a light feast as seven loon sere prugent and a brow with the exchange of gifts marked the main event. The Quests reported a jolly time as AMCs were moved after refreshments.
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