First Christmas Tree in Hamburg Chronicle
A 1866 Hamburg history recounts the first Christmas tree for the town’s Sunday school. A hickory tree was cut and decorated with doughnuts, cookies, and apples, with children and families gathering for songs, prayers, and a charity auction. The event marks a foundational Sunday school tradition in the 1860s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Yewes
G. H. Dean
Nellie Mann Dean
Enichi
James Mann
Pioneer
W. E. Mann
Abe
Samuel Holmes
Mr. Holmes
Sint
Carpenter
William D. Beott
Beott
Nettie Hoover
Yakima
Wash
Christian Church
Ray Lauritson
Battis
Aeroad
Samuel Moses
Bettdtiss
Willard House
Cla Syrant
Dern
Samuel Homes
Bond
Austin
Seth
Cemudal
School Provided Program Shown To Local Club
Frankine Doty led a school program last evening with a panel of girls showcasing diverse acts. Reg Stephens, the school physical director, and club attendees heard about a recent Europe trip shared by Willirs Atterbark of Ne praskh City, with the meeting held one day early due to world events.
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Frankine Doty Eighlet Ui Wir
Elf
Thinsalay
Unkey
Deer Man
Regs Stephens
Scheol
Sulo
Betty Juve Watcher
Ween Stoner
Ida Ruth Barnubl
Helen Broner
Agnes Lowery
Willirs Atterbark
Nepraskh City
Europe
Mevting Beng
Wolldies
Christmas Parties and Marriage Match in Macyville
Christmas parties were held by the girls of the Tain State Bure at the church with a six o clock dinner and exchange of gifts. A Christmas program followed the meal. A separate note reports Miss Alinot Collins wed Mr Morgan from Macyville in Maryville with Miss Gloria Moorgate and John King present. The couple plans to reside locally and start their life together.
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Pinke
Mie Methodist Sunday School
Chnaradingy
Mike
Macyville
Alinot Collins
Listard Martgan Frove
Maryville
Veteran's Haoprat and Porterfield Named State Archivist
Raymond Guy visited at the Maumburg hospital area then headed to the Veteran's hospital in Lincoln for treatment. Russel Lala transported him. Front teeth need work after a severe injury. Sidney-Thinnand Times notes Porterfield of Council Bluffs named state archivist by the state forestry board, with a salary of 950 per year. former member of the old-age commission.
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Raymond Guy
Maumburg Howittel
Dwight
Russel Lala
Bidney
Veteran's Hospital
Lincoln
Fredr
Sidney
Porterfield
J. E. Porterneid
State Fortry Board
Slits Old-Age Commission
Hamkyey Stents Edge Nebraska City In Thriller
A rough fast Friday night clash saw the Hamkyey stents edge Nebraska City 22 to 16 for their third straight win. Key players Dunkof, Williams, and Brice contributed on both ends as the visitors fought back with a second string effort amid chants and crowded stands.
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Hamkyey Stents
High Aetront
Nebraska City
Neave
Dunkof
Joona
Anf Williams
Juuls
Brice
Wirteats
Ani Gorpenturne
Viellorh Dn
Folpwin
Hamburg
Bruce
F - Long
I Qukol
Mansfield
Illler
Ege Williams
I Sr
Wome for the Holidays and Christmas Gatherings
The column lists local families and institutions preparing homes and yards for Christmas season. It notes college names and attendees, plus observations of decorated houses, evergreen entrances, and string lights. A Christmas story program and a Bible chapter meeting are described with community activities and festive displays.
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Aac Wuwy
Finicher
Hamburg
Smithh Named Vice President of Chicago A&P Unit
Paul Smity son of Leo and Mrs Smith is named vice president of the Chicago unit of A and P Stores and will assume duties soon. He previously served as moving general manager for Milwaukee operations and has years of service with the firm while his family relocates this week.
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Smithh
Paul Smity
Leo Smith
Buca
Chicago
Paul
Milwaukee Nr
Ronald Embedon
Hamblire
High School Presents A Fine Mystery Play
The Humburs qian senetl pre auned a mystery pi The Puan tam Tiger at the Dial ache. It was Monday and Tuesday nve it was directed by Gare. The play was well carried out by ti stueleats with notable performances. Cast included Lake aa Me Wall Heim Lee Hensleigh Mashie Case Carames Fimmernat Gh ener Gastinian Gerald Jamyson Hard Brown WUE Tawkins Chu Vari Dale Danley.
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Gare
Itanelully
Yaneon Wari Ueter
Anit
Ti Stueleats
Mar
Jay Bova
Varay
Laken
FKL
Lake Aa Me
Wall
Heim Lee Hensleigh
Mashie
Case
Carames Fimmernat
Ghener Gastinian
Gerald Jamyson
Hard Brown
Wue Tawkins
Chu Vari
Dale Danley
Grand Officers Here At Midwest Masons Meeting
Grand Officers and dignitaries from Nebraska and Iowa attend a Northwest chapter Mason gathering in South Oak area. Notables include Nathaniel Merah, Henry Dea, B Masters, Glen Smith, Frank Logan, Paul Gulboff, and others as candidates Jol Kiliert and Tawny Henry Carsten receive Royal Arch degree amid ceremonial honor.
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Snudwest
Muon
Timburg
Tamborg
Royal Arch
We Kerr
Glen Smith
Dix Place
Jol Kiliert
Caenwood
Geers
M. E
Nathaniel Merah
Nabynska
Henry Dea
Jnielr
Towa
Grane B. Masters
Royal Arett Ma‘vons
Mm Tawny
Henry Carsten
Masons
Nebrasksiy Davtyg
Frederick Fischer
Grand Commandy of
Lown
Lyas
Nebrask
Aarauan
Frank Logan
Giinwaned
Pawl Gulboff
Glenwood
Seriby
Monthersy
Skating rink features and local support noted
A foggy fragment describes a skating rink at Lieelly pitch with considerable effort by George Grigah and Frank Starr. Donors praised for aid to the park and city council promises dusk activities when weather permits.
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Dory
Dee
George Grigah
Frank Starr
York
Flose
Christmas gathering with guests brightens hospital fundraiser
Enlestrine Giests Mint Bevlyn Sim arrive with Milss Annameric Gloslerualsen for a home party on Saturday night. Bevin and Geraby hosted a 4 wayne venting with Christm as trees and candies adding to the evening. About twenty guests attended the supper followed by dancing and a request to donate to Mam Baby Hospital.
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Enlestrine Giests Mint
Bevlyn Sim
Milss
Annameric Gloslerualsen
Anr Xeay
Bevin
Geraby
Stores Close for Christmas Time
The town notes variable holiday hours with many shops open late at ten o'clock on Christmas, while others close early. Store managers announce adjusted hours and emphasize safety as families plan shopping and Holy Day visits.
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Pim
Jay
Gunday School
Town Court Rules for Glenn Whisler in Insurance Suit
A town court case upholds Glenn Whisler and auto dealer in Hamburg against Home Insurance Company for 450 dollars. The dispute involves stolen vehicles tied to a Grand Island, Nebraska incident and a broader claim about a car sale contract and theft losses. Local figures Mrs. Strader and others are noted in relation to the affair.
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Toe Ino Supreme Court
Ed Hawa
Whitay
Supreme Court
Dinner party exposes toy plot and mob talk in city
Report describes a chaotic dinner with politicians and guests amid talk of a toy sale and a gun scare. Officials vow action as police and community members discuss crime, investigations, and a pursuit of public safety amid sensational chatter.
Fragmented Line Reads A Talking Mint Tip Confusion
A garbled OCR line mentions a waitress and a tip within a messy quote about BSN and amounts. No clear event, names, or place can be determined from the readable fragments.
Christintus merryment inspires pres holking appeal
A garbled report notes a national safety appeal urging parents to curb drinking and driving after a sequence of incidents. It mentions youths driving cars, references to Bertha and Riverton, and a football game result amid chaotic transcription.
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Christintus
Emunell
The Reporter's Oh Show for Widdies Review
Fragmented OCR text describes a chaotic scene at an event titled The Reporter's Oh Show for Widdies with unclear names and scattered phrases. The passage references seating, behavior, and a mix of odd terms, hinting at a chaotic performance or gathering with disjointed commentary.
fragmentary vesper service at event with notable attendees
A damaged OCR shows a vesper service with several named participants including Katheryne and Mariel, noting a formal lecture by an acting group and a focus on the week’s proceedings. The text is garbled but centers on a religious observance and associated figures.
Christmas Program and Local Notices Mixed With Family Drama
Fragmented OCR text reports a Christmas program with names like Noah and Huckle, plus unrelated remarks about wages and a seaman discussing a car and his wife. The garbled narrative blends event details, local figures, and a quoted decision about a car.
Fragmented OCR Era Notes Describe Unclear Event
The readable fragments reference a midsized event or meeting with names like Nhat M raid and Yeu bet, mentioning dates, attendances and actions. Details are garbled but imply a social or political gathering with multiple participants and an audience, ending with uncertain remarks about a vigil or condition.
Fragmentary shot at a town food scene mentioned in 41 clea and tip dimes report
A garbled OCR excerpt references a local food context with mentions of 41 and a dine and TV tied to a restaurant scene. The legible bits imply a casual note on dining and local business, but specifics are unclear.
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