Local Obituary and Community Notes from Weston Missouri
Tom Catlett died after a December 7 illness in Weston Missouri. He lived his life in the county, born December 7, 1857, on the family farm in Madison township. His daughter Joan Catlett traveled from Kentucky for the funeral. Community items describe Christmas dinner plans for 125 invited children and a bridge party hosted by Sara Louise Colon with decorations and social chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Catlell
Weston
Joan H. Catlell
Tom
Kentucky
Madison Township
Musouri
Mr. Catlett
Catlett
John GreRe
Christmas Services At Hamburg Churches Across Week
Hamburg residents can attend a week of Christmas services and programs in multiple churches. The Baptist church hosts daily noon and evening concerts with Anie Danley on organ, and the Baptist Sunday school presents Friday evening. Evangelical and Presbyterian churches offer Christmas programs and sermons, with a chorus and soloists led by H. Rageth and Alvin Connor. The public is invited to attend all services and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Baptist Church
Thue Daniey
Psmnbure Bremen
Anie Danley
Frtromen
Baptist Sunday Schol
U'Clock
Burcay
Chrietmas
Bundiy
Christ In Church
Presbyterien Sunday School
H. Rageth
Jo Woprang
Ragetn
Alvin Connor
Lenora Clayton
Oxen Recall Early Farm Life and Family Ties in Obituary
A fragmented reminiscence recounts a life from horse and oxen days to modern progress. It notes Hatburg similarity, Hatburg water, and Miller era milestones. It mentions Chaney Cowles, Giles Cowles, and the Gallet family, plus a marriage in 1881 and four sons Alvin Victor Bilix Treman. Funeral services were held at Ml Olive and burial beside his wife.
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Hatburg
Heidge
Minerrek
Chaney Cowles
Ramburg
Maine
Tong
Giles Cowles
Gallet
Unis
Catlult
Saure McKean
Alvin
Orada
Nebr
Vitor
Bilix
Treman
J. Gilbert
Huleninsan
Vesper Service by Saint Cechila Club at Byptiat Church
The Saint Cechila club held its annual vesper service Sunday at the Byptiat church with a filled house and a program directed by Mrs. A. Silk. Rev. J. Gil Yet Hutchinson delivered ten invocations, followed by Christmas music under Mrs. Silk and Martin at the DikNo. A free will offering supported the shoe fund announced by Rev. G. T. Hussader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Cechila Club
Byptiat
Harald 5 Biutti
Argat
J. Gil Yet Hutchinson
A. Mi
Silk
Harold
Martin
G. T. Hussader
H.W. Nussmann
Mesdaines A. M. Sek
Harold 8. Martin
Miller Rayne, Jr
Curd Emit
J. H. Bang
Damex Glen
W. AG. Gottsehn
Walter Johnson
Tonnid Clayton
Boyce Colley
Dale Alben
Howard Motre
Raymond Maret
Bronk Wray
Marnie Simons
Katherine
A Alec Wath
Shirley Led- HH
Obituary of William Case from Hamburg area
William Hexry Gase born near Joreigntown Idlang on March 16 1872 died December 17 1999 in Hamburg hospital aged 61 years 2 months and some days. Married to Tule ta Hines on April 4 1608 Floyd Benebs. surviving children Robert Richard Geel Ming John Bultermore Tan bury Walter of Watson Mo Wilbur of Farragut IA and twenty three grandchildren and many relatives and friends. Preceded by his children Mabel Iris Waytie. Lived near Georretown Ind then moved to a farm ending in Hamburg where he lived until his death. Funeral services Tuesday at 2 pm Methodist Church conducted by Rev C F Hutstatler. Burial in Hamburg Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hexry Gase
Joreigntown
Idlang
Hamsburg
Floyd Benebs
Jehutarer
Dom
Jimiveh
Imoura
Hie
Sly
Robert
Richard
Geel
Ming
John Bultermore
Tanbury
Walter
Watson
Wilbur
Farragut
Tires Childes
Mabel
Iris
Waytie
iGeorretown
Ind
Giewatly
Otten
Hamburg
C. Fe. Hutstatler
Burin
Improvement at Bales Barn draws Hamburg crowds
The Hambyre Sales Barn expands with eight extra livestock stalls and enhanced heating by a local installer, making the pavilion a more comfortable hub. Community figures and buyers attend from nearby areas as Rowad Emberton steers the enterprise, while sub-district events in Tininbure Fund Dec 15 highlight local talent in oratory and dramatic contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pavilion & J
Hamburg
Rowad Emberton
Hugrburg
Tininbure Fund
Murgaret Beard
Halibut
Carl Mc‘jntyre
Farragut
Oratorien
Mary Francs Murthison
Sidney
Revival Meetings Attract Large Crowds At Christian Church
Revival meetings led by evangelist W L Blessing and musician Howard House draw rising attendance at the Christian church. A Sunday climax saw a large audience stand in pledge while sixty four adults joined the church. House shared abroad experiences from Australia and New Zealand including a spear and a petrographic item. Children plan a speech program Sunday night with solos and vibraphone, and nightly services begin at nine with song numbers and a crayon picture at each service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
W. L Blessing
Evangelist
Howard House
Musicia
Etzing
Australia
New Zealand
New Zea~lang
Alan
Christ
Star Community Club Holds Christmas Meeting
The Star Community child group gathered at the Douaktner home on December 15. Christa exchange led by Mrs. Deene Fisher included a Christmas poem by Mrs. Glenn and a Christmas story by Mrs. Glenn. Santa distributed gifts. Prizes went to several members. Guests attended and refreshments were served. next meeting will be held at the Glenn home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Douaktner Nome
Christa
Bell Cafl
Deene Fisher
Junes Glenn
Santa
Wits Mallenert
Ennert Maupin
Ghastzuck
Mya
James Glenn
Oscar Knerlin
Hastesa
Dunn White
Paul Winxler
Marcene Reed
Horton Brown
Corrupted OCR Brief From Saintstown Notices
In a damaged OCR fragment a town notices piece references Mr and Mrs, a baby case, and local names like Tamburg and Plamera. The text is garbled with unclear dates and actions, but hints at a public or personal notice about a birth or similar event and an apology for a mistake. No clear individuals, organizations, or events can be confirmed.
Hamburg Farmers Forum Hosts Business Leaders Evening
The Farmers Forum held a second annual banquet at the Baptist church with Hamburg business men as guests. Speakers praised town country cooperation, highlighted farm programs, and noted community efforts like the High School building, Park planned events, and the town farm market. The event closed with candle lighting and neighbor handshakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatman
Forata
Mr. Cree
Hamburg
Avendrmul High School
Wits
Spiegel Mall
Atevetion
Citizees
Fred W. Hiiepoke
M. J. Mier
Miller
Cutter
Roel
Eleate
Gabia
Atgel
Saw Unveiling Of Buddha Pagoda In Sioux Falls
G Duk field secretary of the college, with his sister Mrs. George Baker and Waller Rice, spoke at the Baptist church last Sunday about a mission memory from foreign fields. He described a 1910 Buddhist relic search and bones reportedly tied to Gautama Siddhartha, later moved to Calcutta and Rangoon for display.
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Awg
Rice
Sioux Falls
G. Duk
George Baker
Waller Rice
Thhe Baptist Church
Felts
Bark
Gautama Siddhartha
Buddha
Indir
Yer
Home for the Holidays list of college students
A compiled list shows many college students traveling home for Christmas. The names and schools include Missouri State Teachers College in Maryville with John Gettsche Lee Vogel Bean Brown Joe Baker. Nebraska State Teachers College Peru with Rath Carter Jah son Dean Kur Maxine Keys Madge Crump Mona Lee Morelock Max Jackson Lots deeckel Betty Miller. Town State College Armies Gerald Johnson Carl Wieder. Drake University Des Moines Clarenes Caklelan. Creighton University Omaha Richard Manufield. University of tews Town City Ten Stalin Jack Thiessen Le Roy alty of Linvolty Frances Givens. Northern Minas College of Optlomrtry Chicago W.Keith Sykes. Wenkworth Military Academy Bathiatus Buddyelon Paar Thirssen Hat Muller Lyle tersson. V Gupital Deauty school mith Hetty Oaks Myehesne Colluce Omaha Evelyn Bynika. Bimpann College Indianola Leo Beasley Oman University Oma Danko pilul Reality School Omidta Earlynne Forentius Lorena Maupin Tabor College Tatwr Ia toy culls.
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Rets College
Ollowbig
Xe Kro
Misouri State ‘Teachers’ College
Maryvill
John Gettsche
Lee Vogel
Bean Brown
Joe Baker
Nebraska
Oma
Neer
Paar Danko
Pilul Reality School
Omidta
Nebr
Earlynne Forentius
Lorena Maupin
Tabor College
Tatwr
Reporter May Be Late Next Week
The note warns reporters may be delayed next week due to Christmas and holidays. It states no correspondence can be secured until Monday noon and wishes readers a happy holiday season and year ahead.
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Wwe
Wrihington Township Pyrs Plan Christmas Club Event
Members and guests of the Washington Township Pyrs Club attended a Saturday afternoon meeting on December 16. Attendees included Marcella and Lois Hilyer, Katherine and Patricia Henderson, Turh Hiyus, Betty Johnson, Norm Stullin, Helen Coffey, Vigint, Lucius Tooley and others. Club officers named were Mrs Strimstiey, Mrs Raymond Hilger, Mrs Howard Too ley, Mrs Fred Johnson and Marlene Martin. Ardith Berlin shee led a program on testing fabrics for clothing and Christmas cards were exchanged. Refreshments followed.
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Wrihington Township
Des
Marcella
Lois Hilyer
Katherine
Patricia Henderson
Turh Hiyus
Betty Johnson
Norm Slulln
Helen Coffey
Vigint
Lucius Tooley
Strimstiey
Raymond Hilger
Howard Tooley
Fred Johnson
Marlene Martin
Ardith Berlinshee
Reporter Holiday Pie Show For Hamburg Children
The annual Reporter holiday pie show for the community’s children will be held at the Col onsal Theatre on Friday afternoon in December. Admission is free to all children up to and including eighth grade, regardless of residence. Further details will follow in The Reporter.
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Colonsal Theatre
Hamburg
School Out Friday Amid Half Day Delays
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a school schedule change with a half day on Friday and reopening later. Details about times, names, and locations are unclear but suggest a districtwide early release and resumed activities after the break.
Business Women save Xmas Party at Finkey's Place
The Basinex and Profession: Wonens club held the Christmas party Wednesday evening at Finkey's Priice. The singing of Christmas carols was a feature with the club code sung in unison. Mrs dB Wright gave each member a gift and Mrs EM Green told the Christmas story. An exchange of gifts closed the evening. The group enjoyed its annual Christmas party with a supper at Pinkoy's Place Friday evening and exchanged gifts in a social, friendly setting.
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Wonens Club
Finkey
Priice
Mys
Db Wrigh
Gree
Wis
Christma Barty
Pinkoy's Place
The First Christmas Tree In Hamburg 1871
A fragmentary reminiscence recounts Hamburg's first Christmas tree in 1866 and the community effort to provide proper festivities for children. It notes a school, local leaders, and a ceremonial lighting with candles, prayers, and songs, describing the simple decorations and the crowd enjoying a new local tradition.
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Hamburg
State Park Area Survey Details Land Purchases
The note outlines surveys for a new state park area at Wark, indicating 427 acres purchased for Lae Wendom, with plans to fence the addition before purchase. It lists tracts acquired for $11,750 and names buyers and trustees, including W. J. Geitton and Addie Gordon, with several land parcels negotiated at varying prices. The addition expands west and south toward a highway, adding densely wooded terrain and new vegetation to the park. The work was approved by the Conservation Ternel and involved community and county committees chaired by William Stubbs with Melward F Batun and Cort G. Spila on the project committee.
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Wendomsle State Park
Mobert B. Brown
Morene Brown
W. J. Geitton
Addie Gordon
Hanburg
Brown
Gondon
Bram Mart Gordon
Tayborg
Feo Harriett O. Bay Leon Ho
Sinattey
Hamburg
Fay
Crouse
RVD
Isawburg
RO Atria
Prank Hurley
Banhres
Wimbensle
Guy
Pale Montgomery
Aes
William Stubbs
Lewkie
Melward
Batun
Cort G. Spila
Mukwell
Ron. Archie
B. Daled
Yuletide Festivities and Community Vigil Gather in Hin Ory
A multi person gathering for a Yuletide program at Hin Ory An san hall includes Mus Hyomies Waller and George Tits among speakers. Attendees list features many locals and visitors, with devotions and carols noted as part of the event.
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Chepavkitts
Benya Cori
Bach
Moran
Bes
LO MaNoe
Virehita
Carol Tye
Reyavaiess
Mes
Rossen
Svenehny
Grover Tigerl Miller
Frank Weinuterger
Gloot Pigerton
Avelyn Carrie
Marjorie Brown
Dorothy Moran
Ron
Ruth Miler
Vinrian Edgerton
Rey
Gorie
Fragmentary Notice Reflects Local Arts Hellion
The fragmentary OCR mentions Artist i Large and Tye Goer in a section about inlists and a Good Grain and Seed Company. It references November 15 and a person named Jodie Trees, with unclear details about wind, identity, and operations.
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Tye
Boll
Cheok
Tony Recone
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