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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1962
Page
1
The excerpt discusses price hikes for first class stamps air mail and parcel post, plus changes affecting Medicare and sales of major equipment. It notes local voices urging state park funding through stickers and compares park funding to highway maintenance, urging broader public access and revenue mechanisms.
Mrs Morgan collapsed and died of a heart attack after learning of her husband’s death. They had moved to Hamburg. Services were held at Bash Funeral Home with Rev Nash officiating. Interment was in High-Greek. He was a lifelong farmer and director at the Federal Bank. Survived by two brothers Earl of Hamburg Edison of Mesa Arizona. two sisters Fannie Douglas and Mable Hilger of Hamburg. several nieces and nephews including Marjorie Barchart Jack Martin Harold Martin Gwendolyn Waldo Helen Curry.
Officials announce the final turkey and cash drawing to be held this Saturday afternoon at 3200.7. Shoppers have multiple daily Turkey breaks and a Christmas contest ongoing in Hamburg, with the main event promising holiday prizes.
Contracts authorize grading and paving in Riverton and nearby routes with bid totals including 352 888 for initial grading and 38 711 for downtown Riverton grade work. Brown and Schafbuck of Victor Ta win 11 419 93 for bridges and culverts. Page County slip form paving set at 210 316 by Hallett Coast Co Crosby Minn.
Fremont County selects Hamburg vicinity residents Ronnie Mount and Nellie Walker as grand jurors for the coming year Others named include Percival Harry Smith ylimogene and Verle Trively Randolph oe Jurors must appear at a Sidsey house on January 8 for the session
Reported thefts target rural gas tanks with warnings for farmers about drained fuel. Police urge vigilance as incidents rise across rural areas and impact farm operations.
A community event features Santa visiting the Legion show this Saturday. After the performance he will distribute special bags of treats to attending children, bringing seasonal cheer to the gathering.
Community notes report Hubert Woodward Post events at the Legion Club with speakers including Commander Don Pirkett of Dubuque and Oui Linstedt of Red Oak. Hospital notes list admissions dismissals births and visiting hours while area residents move homes and local donations and gifts are recorded.
Four Hamburg residents Jean Gottsche Carl Gude Charlie Owens and John Rash named to serve as petit jurors for the January term. They are ordered to appear at 10 am January 14 at the courthouse. Additional summons list includes Roland Athen Goldie Broughton Harold Gardner Sidney Hummel Calvin Korre Elmo Gradle William Hein Kathleen Hills Lola Kincaid Herschel Lockett Donald Moseley Beverly Nexineman Erskine Powles Leona Travis Sidney Wilbur Anderson of Worthboro Clinton Miller Willard Pierce John Shull Pa Shull Howard Young Farragut Evelyn Anderson Vern Lightfoot Donald Peterson AC Fichter Sr Carolyn Schaaf Randolph Ruth Garrett Bartlett John Leahy Al Maher Elizabeth OBrien Jim Smith Lois Weatherall Ellen Wright Imogene MB Lorimer Owen Pierce Virginia Vohs Thurman Mrs Verlin Reeves Robert Smith Elma Wilkins Guy Wolf Tabor
Band Boosters Club sponsored a tag day in Hamburg on Saturday to raise funds for new uniforms. The event yielded 271 dollars, with junior band members as sellers and prizes for top collectors. Dick Murdoch won first at 42.01, Tom Sjutin second with 34.48, and Jim Wenger third at 32.00.
Postmaster Don Clayton says the Post Office lobby will be open until 6 p m Sunday Dec 23 with no daytime window service. Mail will be dispatched at 9 am 5 and 6 pm. One delivery of Christmas packages will occur early Christmas morning.
Local hunters reported only two deer killed in a three day weekend season near Hamburg. Chet Mattice Sr and Jim Peeler were the only area residents to bag deer. Sheriff Christopher put county deer kills at 17, mostly by farmers on their land. A separate traffic death near Riverton Friday night involved Jimmie Dwayne Barrett, 19, with two others injured, and another two-vehicle crash near Sidney.
A car owned by Larry Finnell damaged in downtown Hamburg when a vehicle opened by Beck Garrison Garrison struck it. Reported damage to Finnell’s car estimated at about 70 dollars. details unclear from fragmented text.
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