Letters Santa Received Ten Years Ago in Hamburg
A collage of Christmas requests from children dated 1920 to 1929 from Hamburg, Iowa. youngsters write to Santa Claus with gifts: sleds, toy trains, desks, bicycles, dolls, games, storybooks, candy, and practical items for family use. Names include Richard Spiegel, Jean Brown, Frederick Stalin, Mary Stacy, Lyle Robert Miller, Tony Nohr, Betty, Rebecca Henderson, Robert James, and more, reflecting hoped-for toys and household goods across the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Santa
Tom
Richard
Ike
Rebecca Henderson
Tam Oittle
Jalso
Lyle Robert Miller
Lanka
Jerr Sante
Tony Noh
Basketnall
Haimburg
Betty
Jean Tulln
Xmas Grootings
Kennett Smit
Local families gather for visits and errands in Shenandoah
A string of social calls and movements unfolds across Shenandoah and nearby areas. Mr. and Mrs. Waller Steinel host and visit, while the Holliman and Henderson families call on neighbors. Several households share dinners and shopping trips, with visits from Oscar Osborn, Tracey Brown, and others. Bridge dedication near Auburn prompts travel, and local youths head to Omaha for schooling and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waller Steinel
Trackey Brown
Floyd Holliman
Hubert Holliman
Shinundeah
Charley Henderson
Patricie
Waller Stenzel
Hunt
Shenandoah
Georges Erb
Pete Gardner
Mra
Harry Gardner
Bernard Gardner
Lloyd Cockerham
Donald
Cliff Cockersham
Verve
Don Williams
Oscar Osborn
Omaha
Cliff Cockerham
Verva
Low Headly
Hiram South
Alvin
Lucille Headly
Oscar Osbern
Cockerham
Will Tiemeyer
Tracey Brown
Roy Brown
Werth
Bownville Bridge
Auburn
Nebraska
Tang Corner
Nebraska City
Judh
Zanker
Arnold Jennings
Rufus Blanton
Gump
Vance Dypley
Nadene Leng
Herbert Oauntey
Huth
Neela Hayes
Lang
Paul Karr
Billy
Los Angeles
Call
Minn
Virginia Edgerton
Dicky
Keith Dooley
Eugene Tiecmeyer
Island School Notes Reflect Busy Month and Visits
Island School notes list students on the roll and honor roll, announce a Friday December 22 club meeting and exchange, and note visitors and family events. Local families from Vernon White Sulphur Springs and nearby areas are mentioned with motions about funerals, weddings, and church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Hollman
Nat
Delle Lang
Raber Brown
Richard Dooly
Delphie Lou Melton
Delphia Lou Melton
Nadene Lang
Betty Arnold
Mary Low Holliman
Betty Braxn
Core Helin Smith
Pep
Lving
California
Arst
Delphic Low Melton
Lewond
Nacene Lang
Christman
Centennial Bridge Dedication Draws Large Local Crowd
A large crowd from the community attended the Brownyliie bridge dedication on Monday. The Certennis Indies served lunch to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownyliie Bridge
Percival Community News Open Meeting and Local Socials
My. and Mrs Ernest Moore and Ruth spent Monday evening with the Beals and Herrons then visited Auburn Nebraska and shopped in Omaha. The Lone Cedar community club met Wednesday at Francis Wolfe home with Mrs Ben Gephard presiding. Members took on home management cloth ing and fowl projects and new year books were prepared. A Christmas sing along followed with games and gifts exchanged. Several residents attended events in Hamburg and Lincoln area and many local residents were noted at social gatherings, church activities, and sporting events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Moore
Ruth
Jess Beal
Albert Herron
Robert Herron
Auburn
Nebr
Bits
Robert Moddy
Russell Zack
Leo Drnnings
Omaha
Jess Herron
Ang
Rpnsult
Pearl Misap
Alber Herron
Robert Herrron
Ea Bentley
Ray Wolfe
Geneva Bentley
8. L. Roberson
Carl Parker
Lee Boettner
Emmet, DeBube
George Smith
W. H. Herron
Charlie Ferguson
Daugher
Joss Herron
Lewis Stoner
Henry Moore
Willie Moore
Justice Hall
Charlie Mall
Lawrence Stoner
Cate Parker
Panl Milsap
Carl
Booksayer
Wall Hall
Willis Johnson
Will Amthor
Harald Stoner
Ray Richards
Cow Ware
Shenwateah Friay
Jobin Dignon
Josson
Robert Reed
MM. Culver
Herold Holselaw
Wesley Sheldon
Atmos Mc. Elroys
Mesdames Quentin Parktsolt
R., H. Ricketts
Erest Sheldon
4. T. Barrett
Jay Sheldon
BE. Zach
J. L. Perkison
Friendly Neighbors Club
Harvey Mead
Ore
G. EB. Stiles
Tom Martin
Sidny
Mae Graham
Eileen Parkison
Ecipol
Ernest McAlexander
Mary's Hospital
Nebraska
Robert Zach
R. A. Ricketts
Ispmbure
Roscoe Ricketts
Percival
Nebraska City
Lawrence Barrett
Violetta Nance
Fontana
Calif
George Wright Somes, Jr
Ontario
George
Ss Nouhd Lecimician
Tit University
Bentance Square Club
Mary Alyce Dianna
Peony Hastess
Cora Walker
Ten van Whei
Tabor
Geore
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Banta
Tam
Arel
Richard Spiegel
Deny Sante
Duddy
Jean Brown
Frederick Stalin
Barburg
Rawnburg
Mary Stacy
Dlos
Ralph Thiessen
Robert James
P. B
Santo
Dorothy Jean Conte
Banbury
Duar Santa
Hagurg
Bart
Himmy Thiessen
Bear Ganta
Nina Soule
Dasher
Buddy
Vernon
Pete) Brown
White Sulphur Springs
Mont
Mar. Fracey Brown
Virel Geary
Jeland Brown
Virgil Geary
Riverton
Ir. Brown
Trady
Brown and Son
Herman
Kenneth Nease
Vernon Brown
Pau Tarr
WI Case
Oan
Case
Gene Hollynsn
Emer Stenzel
Harold Karr
Mary Lou
Lucille
Harlan Hollman
Helen Holliman
Charley Graham
Sidney
Graham
Winder
Mead
Atlias
Tianeyoes
Dickey
Kol Pooley
Sipent Hanurddy
Ragone ‘Femeyer
Alex Vowel
Add
Lave Vowel
Rey
Eldon Lair
Jat
Clyde Gump
Lane
Dave Vogel
Arnold Sisters
Carl Lloyd
Charley Clayton
Joe Hamilton
Dave Voget
Han Ginner
Voor
Alex Vogel
Ave Vogel
Alton Vogel
Arjolt
Hubert Hullian
David Holiman
Bartholomew Hhoals
Rock Port
Mlerr Blonzel
Moyd Bolliman
Tommy Arnuld
Spaventa
Bae Amat
Nowthbera
Wea
Dean
Terie Jane Glens Ad
Tie Cearge Krishaine
Tracey Browiy Fobert
Magale Ant
Dim Nes Guesia
Alt
Hoy Brown Fear Ielvectial Maiday
Aoria
F. W. Castleman
Charles Million
Jess. Herron
Deloris Smith
Elsie Mac Bowmatt Vialtet
Mrs
Georgy Smith
Jess Harron
Lésrolly
Jtr Clark Sid
Nellie Mae Clark
Miss Twilly
Manin Syith
Loe Hore
Bir
Margoim Clark
Farragut
Oakland
Oakhand
Deanoe Kelloggs
Montecallo Seminary
Godfrey
Syd Wil
Mr& Ff
Bebout
Togene
Max
Merjoripunt Gene Harris
Lincoln
Preasit Keyser
A. E. Bebout
Gene Mann
Bedford
Mamie ‘Sheldon
Gretchen Snyder
Ruby Rogers
Geand
Patsy Lee Davis
Alieh Will de Weed
Jr. L. Burkisos
Viner
Fissadley, Tiesters
Majestic Railins
Tleetele
Marhines
Bediv Yarnun Cleeters
Mirisicas
Hamburg Electric & Plumbing CO
Co. Grigg
Mar
Hamtatrg, Jowsni
Wilson
Hamburg, Lows
Colonial Theatre
Dynamitee
Hidden Power
ARKD
Gratisian
Rogers
Fifth Avenue
Water Connolly
Werkee Teasdale
Nema Agenced
Uci
Gregory Lacama
Berman
Faca
Comedy — News
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