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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1940
Page
5
A year by year feature shows prizes for the first 1941 babies, with a long, celebratory note about community support from Homburg Mey nts and Rev Eco. It lists past winners, current sponsors, and a page advertisement detailing gifts and future aspirations for new families in the town.
Sainte Pays Kiwanis held a Christmas party Thursday with a jovial Santa, gift distribution, and a program featuring members and a verse recitation. The event included wrapping gifts for attendees, contributions from the American Legion auxiliaries, and a brief talk on upcoming club plans.
The annual meeting of the Farmer Mutual Fire Insurance Association was held in Hamburg on Saturday to elect officers. Charles Tile was noted as president, the oldest director in years of service, having been a member since 1803 and once a president. Re-elected were Charles Winkler vice president Chris Botel Treasurer and Fred W. Ti Secretary. Several directors were re-elected to terms.
Mrs Suit Crisler and Mr Ray Neal along with their spouses travel from Villisca to Pasedeno for the Test Borsame parade. The families will join a large procession and have also attended the Sager Bowl events, joining the local group from Mamburs for the Gig atm.
After a Sunshine chapter meeting, Mestumes b. & Slulo and Fred Henderson sponsored a program featuring Lois Finnell, Dorotty Ajulin, J. Dougan, Mrs D. James, and Rebecca Henderson with piano by Mrs James. Light refreshments followed. Kenneth Geyer broke his leg in a Bedford football fall, continue to school on crutches, refraining from complaint with his usual smile.
Fremont county attendees included L. J. Barbour, Harley Walker, and Fred W. Hill at a Des Moines gathering of county agents and farm bureau leaders. The program covered farm program aims and the federation’s purposes, emphasizing farmer control and statewide benefits. Walker later spoke in Ames about mattress making. Fremont County gains access to available resources through the meeting.
D Bervier names a new office manager for Northwestern Bell in Hamburg, succeeding O W Selindh. Selindh will move to Council Bluffs January 1938 or 1939, after serving in Des Moines Waterloo and Council Bluffs. Bervier arrives from Murray where he managed since December 1934. Ber rier and family plan to relocate soon.
A Hamburg doctor leads a first aid class at the Legion quarters on a Monday evening. He explains shock signs, wound types, and treatment steps, stressing prevention, keeping the patient warm, proper positioning, and the limited role of stimulants.
The Colonial offers a busy week with shows led by Ultter Bweet starring Jennifer MacDonald and Nelson Eddy on Thursday. On Wednesday the Colonel was packed for the feature and a comedy, with Friday and Saturday presenting Madden Cold and Safari. Sunday through Tuesday bring Boom Town with Clark Gable and others, plus Go Into Filing and other shorts. Local notices mention a short visit from Mead and Everett’s orders to the Philippine Islands.
Hamburg bowlers led by Denny lean edged Browling Barbers 720 to 681 in game three after winning the first game 609. Hamburg held a 198 pin lead as PhMips topped with 444 and Leummity 431. The tie was set for a yearlong rematch against Rhis Bowlers next Monday at 3:00. box scores listed Payne Phillips Rostagni and others.
The Friday bowling event saw Mrs Wu Skylowa and Mrs George Gripes’ team win by seven pins over rivals cul alleys. Mary Gordon was top scorer with 415 across three games. The Slayton team finished with a total 1926 to 1086 for Mrs Griegs’ squad.
Frank Hays of Tambury dug potatoes from his garden on Christmas Eve and kept them for the season. The Reporter Theatre Party, held in Wheaton, featured a lively program for children with shorts, songs, and gifts. After the show, local merchants sponsored a candy and prize draw as Santa Claus visited, making it a festive community afternoon.
Children attended the annual Christies woe at the Ameri cat Legion and Ausiilory, held on Christmas Eve. Despite poor turnout due to bad roids, the event featured songs, solos, and a volunteer program. Santa delivered gifts to attendees as local groups offered additional assistance.
Fragmentary report notes extensive terracing and leveling on five farms near Snook and Tyner with about 18.9 acres completed. Continued earthwork is planned through the season with war-related permits shaping the schedule and 25 men reportedly engaged in the effort.
Fragmented list of patient admissions and births from Riverton, Hamburg, Tabor, and nearby areas. Notes include Dec dates for admissions to hospitals, names of patients and guardians, and two newborns with weights and dates. Names include Walter Hayne, Keith Ghommake, Dee, Bhowmake, Msgr. Gage, Guy Uiteratck, Shirty auck, Glen Adie, Tele Wetrbt, Kennelly Geyer, Marvin Kelsay, Anna Wien, Hazel Wilson, Bhylls Beall, Shiney Ti, and Jessa Sheemake.
An odd wedding notice from Pyynlup Washington describes couples Mecently Narried and Jtapnette McLeus with fragmentary family ties and vows. Witnesses H. Nunca and others send best wishes as the couple plans to relocate after a family event in the Northwest.
A fragmented list of students and institutions appears, mentioning towns like Burn Nebr and Omaha, with numerous surnames and college names. The text suggests a holiday gathering or program involving teachers college and various universities, but the exact event is unclear.
The L. L. C. Club met with U. GC. club officials hosting a Saturday gathering at Henin of My. Christine party and Mrs. Cyd Hoole attended. Members enjoyed roast turkey, punch, and dessert with prize awards for men and refreshments.
Fragmentary OCR text describing carol singing and a folk event with mentions of groups and older participants. Details are unreadable. likely notes from a local gathering or festival with unclear dates and names.
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