First National Bank Opens In Hamburg With Local Ties
First National Bank opened Monday in Hamburg in the former Bank of Hamburg building, with a capital of 50000 dollars and a 10000 dollar surplus. Officers include John Lango president and J F E Morgan vice president, with directors such as C M Garst and Z E Morgan. The bank operates under national supervision and aims for safe banking. old Bank of Hamburg receivership continues in rear rooms as deposits are settled. Community leaders and returning depositors anticipate a strong start. The event coincides with the Parer Savings Bank closure, and local residents are urged to bring certificates for settlement.
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National Bank In
Hamburg
Bank of Hamburg
John Lango
J. F E. Morgan
Janes W. Bogan
N. W. Irwin
F. J. Liess
Reeves
T. A. Morgan
C. M. Garst
Frank Zutz
Orwin
Coiphter
California Junction
Tawa
Jin
Bank of
Hank
Tie Parers Savings Bank
Kiwants Elect At Cloak Club Meeting
A Kiwants cloak club meeting held last Thursday night elected officers and trustees. B. Shannan was named president with Clayton as vice president and F. Ti Bransma as district trustee. Other newly chosen directors include Jane Ziv, Rea Fal Horn, O'Donnell, Boyle, Lovimar, Smintley and Peet We TH.
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Kiwants
Nlicht of
Arch B. Shannan
Preai- Uh
Fit Clayton
Ennurer
F. Ti
Bransna
Dlatriel Truute Iliveetors Rm
Jane Ziv Bown
Rea
Fal Horn
RR. O'Donnell
Bo Boyle
D. G. Lovimar
Smintley
Peet
Washington Farm Bury Meeting Notice
Washington lowhinji farm hoveau will meet with Mr and Mrs Fred Seloisider on the eyes ying of December. A debate and program will be given. Counse a grated cima and forty all.
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Washington Farm
Bury
Washington Lownehin
Hoveau
Fred Seloisider
Manticon Farm Daren Event In Micsen Township
An event at Manticon Farm Daren in Micsen Township on December 20 features an amateur program and debate girds the teadtiners. The event is set for an evening at Taoudtay with a result hoped for from the Jovatite gathering.
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Manticon
Daren
Micsen Township
Ely
MO attt Mnames SVinalavee want to St. Foe
Residents plan a Saturday visit to the Ak Highes Home for a white flag event. City volunteers, including MO attt Mnames, prepare a community gathering to support the cause and raise awareness.
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St. Foe
Belated Santa Letter From Hamburg Child
A Santa Claus letter arrives too late for last week. The six year old boy from Hamburg, Robert Biades Jr, asks Santa for candy a Ventlet car tinker toys and a little train as he begins his first year of school. The message was sent by radio to Old Santa to ensure the boy is cared for as usual.
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Santa Claus
Aitdde
Santa
Robert
Lve
Hamburg
Robert Biades, Jr
Santa Claus visits store to delight local children
Had Two Santan, M. A. McNeal of Watson gave a Christmas treat with a balloon giveaway and a talk to kids last Saturday. Santa Claus was guest of McNeal the prior Saturday, and readers learn about McNeal’s lively, active approach to community events and the family connection to Santa.
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M. A. McNeal
Watson
Santa Claus
Tommy” Claus
Firemen Face Sunday Church Fire Gratitude
Firemen battling the Baptist church blaze Sunday morning were aided by borhan residents who offered hot coffee and sandwiches at intervals. The company also thanked volunteers who assisted in extinguishing the fire and supporting the crew.
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Borhan
Wedding Bells Tie Miss Kingrey to A G Evans
Miss Ethel Kingrey and A G Evans were presented at the home of Mr and Mrs John Zuak and married by Rev T Riverton. The couple are well known locally and receive warm best wishes from many friends.
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Ethel Kingrey
A. G. Evans
John Zuak
Worthy
Enni T
Riverton
Sunday Morning Fire Destroys Baptist Church Structure
A Sunday morning blaze severely damaged a local Baptist church. Firefighters battled brick walls, timber, and ceiling flames. pews and furniture were moved to safety as smoke and heat tore through the interior. Insurance partly covers losses, totaling around 5 to 50? dollars.
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Brik
Ackley
Mim
Watson Fest Office Post Marks Alien Room Decor
The Watson Fest Office in BG features Oxenbaugh and a decorated room with fanfare. An examination is announced for candidates for a transportation post at Witwer. Applicants are to apply to the postmaster for blanks.
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Oxenbaugh
Witwer
Christmas Candy Masonry Scene At Chewela Attenuation
A fragment notes a spontaneous community effort around a Christmas tree event in Chewela Attenuation. Local residents, including men and a few workers, gathered to make candy sacks as part of a neighborhood celebration. The garbled OCR text lacks clear names or dates to provide specifics.
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Mra
Manns Coothaugh
Men
Peatousiy
Ehuvel Tadsen
Hamburg Had Only One Bank for Fifty Years in Town History
A pioneer resident passes away as Hamburg marks a rare bank opening. The Towa State Bank opened on February 1, 1828, amid withdrawals from Farmery Savings, yet deposits remained strong and confidence in the bank grew. Mrs. T. B. Lies, former county resident, dies after long illness. her obituary notes she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Knappe, with surviving relatives listed. Funeral services held at MB church with interment in Hamburg cemetery.
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Hamburg
Towa Stata Bank
Towa State Bank
Duainesa
Mra
T. B.lies
Hite
Carl Stalin
William Knappe
Fanily Nettie Knappe
Yuara
Thomas FB. Hines
Getabo
Tathle Anian
Cart Stalin
Wamburg
Hines
Porl Dorire
Poway Trenes Mines
Omaha
Arnold
Harold
Davith
Stan Teuven
Glenwoor
Hamhing
Marriage of Flora Wonlen and John Rupp in Rock Port
Flora Wonlen and John Rupp, both of Council Bluffs, were married in Rock Port on Saturday December 13. They now reside with Wonlen’s parents in Council Bluffs where many friends extend best wishes.
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Rock Port
Flora Wonlen
John Rupp
Council Bluffs
Rock
Alf
Shuey
Council Bluff
Holiday Visit Brings Miss Gene Gumberland to Car roll
Miss Gene Gumberland of Car roll Iowa arrived Saturday for a holiday visit at the home of Mr and Mrs Glen Robb. Mrs Robb traveled to Omaha to meet her, marking a brief family gathering and travel between towns.
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Gene Gumberland
Carroll
Iowa
Glen Robb
Robi
Omaha
Christmas Cantata Delights Methodist Audience
The Methodist church drew a crowded crowd for a double Sunday program. The League hour featured a Christmas program by the Sunday school with music recitations and drills. At the regular hour the choir performed The Manger Prince cantata led by Mrs. Owesood and Mrs. A A Walburn with praise for the chorus members.
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Manger Prince
Owe Sood
A. A. Walburn
Young Hamburg Couple Wed in Summertown Ceremony
David Stalin of Hamburg married Frances Linn in Summertown on Tuesday afternoon. After a short honeymoon they will reside in Griffith property on G and Park. The groom, a Hamburg Nurseries member and Iowa State College horticulture graduate, and the bride, a former Ames student, are warmly congratulated.
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David Stalin
Frances Linn
Summertown
Hamburg
Griffith
Park
Towa
Ames
Iowa State College
Baptist Christmas Program At Methodist Church
The Capital Sunday school presented its Christmas program at the church on Teesday evening. A stormy night hindered attendance but the event was still appreciated by the sister church after the Baptist lost their house of worship Sunday morning along with their preacher.
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The
Capital Sunday
Teesday
Whan the Baptist
Walton Carn Show Draws Strong Attendance In Wet Roads Year
The Walton Carn Show last week, held Thursday through Saturday, drew strong attendance despite wet weather and bad roads. Sam Tordan of the state volley impressed judges, with Th. B. Stevens of Tarkie capturing the loving cup as print champion. Ribbons went to numerous exhibitors including Reed's Pellow Dent, Tailie Wolf, George Barrett, Frank Million, and HED. Martin. Best peck of oats awarded to Mrs. Wy HL Coad and others. Women’s division featured many fine exhibits with Benedict, John Brady, Mrs. Fairley Wirr among winners. jelly, bread loaves, pies and other entries lauded.
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Cory
Sam Tordan
Th. B. Stevens
Tarkie
Tollig Wolf
George Barrett
Frank Million Nak Hest
Bert Bushel
George Tiere
St. Charles
Ernest Benedict
J. Martin
Wy HL Coad
Chas. Woddie
Frank Milian
Fred Whitehead
Tyre
Ms. Ure
Benedict
Breid
Myx
Myra
Renedict
Myre
John Brady
Fairley Wirr
Tor Woidman
Mira
Bill Byler
Mel Link
Willy
Finest Tend
John Heady
Mella Carrell
Mel Tanwar
Bent Wading Aid
Mardoelang
Farmers Savings Bank Shuts Doors Saturday Morning
On a recent Saturday the Farmers Savings Bank failed to open its doors and posted a notice signed by state bank examiner N. A. Buck stating closure due to heavy withdrawals and cash depletion. The bank, organized in 1910, faced years of slow collections and looming financial strain, with directors and officers racing to raise funds before the fall.
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Farmers Savings Bank
N. A. Buck
State Bank
State Banking Department
Clw. Davey
C. PR. Clayton
Withirowada
RS. Kirkpatrick
Dex Moines
Charlie
Hombure
Wandahin von
Winners in Kasay Contest Honor Local Service Firm
The local Kasay contest praised Hamburg Bertha Lreevicro for first aid and awarded Autapoint pendil to finalists Doroth Noble Amil Ward and others. The national lighting project drew interest though district prizes remained uncertain and details were mixed in local reports.
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Kasay
Tos
Mavervat Hoon
Hamburg
Bertha Lreevicro
Oveo A Taniithy
Maranerite
Cade
Frilfavns
Tusnell Use
Dorothy Noble
Amil Ward
Alin Fisher
Gertrude Perry
Naeron Watris
Oranje Smith
Chas Campbell
Finn
Reindgead
He Delvict
Post Office Sees Busy Monday Amid Holiday Demand
Theuvy Post Office reports record activity on Monday as clerks handled a surge of Christmas time mail. Staff worked rapidly to process the load, with customers cooperative and service continuing smoothly despite the high volume.
Fragmented OCR student names and notes from class
A read through garbled lines lists students and teachers including Milanise Wier Elvira Nayelliet Milousie Wire and Darathy RBay Teaapy. It mentions Lois Shilton Fern Million and Davis Shillery as knitters. The Intermediate prader of the Walaa sahnoals took flat on anal Manlay with Sylvia Gales as teacher.
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Read
Milanise Wier
Tis Bhiller
Ead
Elvira Nayelliet
Milousie
Enakdes
Darathy
Teaapy Enundy
Piney
Alee Giese
Lois Shilton
Battan
Fern Million
Davis Shillery
Donia Wier
Miteuiae
Prader
Walaa Sahnoals
Anal Manlay
Mise Sylvia Gales
Sreond
Cote Jonwond
Rove Aebanl
Laugent
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First National Bank
Elie
Prag
Sanday Achadl
Watson Fest Office
Baptist Gave
Eitlat Kelioo Olaga Tota Shihoy
Alice Lictsman
Farmers Savings
Theuvy Post Office Business
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