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Newspaper

Hamburg Reporter

Location

Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1928

Page

5

Auto crash kills Winifred Douglas in Washington Township

In a tragic late night collision near Hamburg, Winifred Douglas, eldest daughter of Taft Douglas, is killed when a sedan owned by her driver collides with a parked car. Ralph Haliday and Eldie Morgan suffer minor injuries as police investigate whether guardrails or another vehicle caused the crash. Funeral services for Douglas will be held at Mont Olive church Thursday afternoon.

Washington Winifred Douglan ST Sturk Lyan Lamb Winifred Douglas Taft Doug- Tast Staulison Township Tlantly Ralph Haliday Eldie Morgan O'Clask Douglas Doulas Wis Nanburg Hamburg E.G. Douglas Anite Iowa

Death of Mrs A F Shuey in Hamburg marked by church service

Abigail Louisa Shuey wife of A F Shuey of Hamburg died December 25 1928 at age 63 after a brief illness. Born November 18 1865 in Davis County Town she lived in Hamburg most of her life. Survived by husband two children Ploria Bell Shuey who married J B Hupp of Council Bluffs and Freddie Shuey predeceased by nineteen. Funeral held December 28 at the Church of Christ with Rev D W Griffith officiating and burial in Mount Zion cemetery.

A. F. Shuey Marth Hamburg Louisa Reyminids Shuay Hamburg Davis County A. Fy Shuey Ploria Bell Shuey J. B. Hupp Council Marta Freddie Shevy Ati Shuey Church of Christ Dnupater Dirs Lewiz Council Bluffa Oon Ghffard Junior Lewis N. PL Reynolds J. 3 Reynakls Cannell Finis Christian Church D. Wni Tey DW. Griffith Mivunt Zion

Christmas mail bottlenecks delay trips between Omaha and Kansas City

A fragmented report notes heavy mail flow last week during the Christmas rush but mentions routes between Omaha and Kansas City were slowed. The season brought a busy mail period with shipments and packages moving, while royal offices handled routing and delivery.

Arnold Asta Omaha Kansan Royal Office

Birthday Party for Miss Orillia Gordon

Miss Orillia Gordon celebrated her sixth birthday Tuesday December 8 at her parents home, with Johnny Garden and friends listening to songs. Children played games, then enjoyed cake with whipped cream, receiving many gifts and best wishes for future birthdays.

Orillia Gordon Ind Jobnny Bix Tyesday Osillia

Hamburg reporter hosts charity baby gift shower event

The Hamburg reporters announce a baby gift shower for the first two babies born in the Elthue Fre mont Atchison Nemalg area. Residents and subscribers of He por may enter by submitting birth details to the Reporter office within ten days. Last year’s winners were Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Coffey and Mr. and Mrs. Burt Morrin, with Dr. A B Wanamaker as physician. The page will also run twenty five announcements for the new babies.

Hamburg Elthue Fremont Atchison Nemalg Ates Webxbier Ate Fice Wack Baby

Carbaugh Dies After Illness in Missouri

Word arrived that J W Carbaugh, once owner of a repair shop in Hamburg, died in Gorhow Missouri after influenza and pneumonia complications. He had operated in several towns, moved five weeks ago to Lalkow, and leaves a son a railroad fireman and a daughter who predeceased him. Body to be taken to Clarinda for burial where his daughter rests.

J. W. Garboveh Hamburg Gor How Pegemonia Carbaugh Haintung John Moichoireland Lalkow Cole Clarinda Hurtal An

Evelyn Cradick Baby Dies in December Hospital Funeral Planned

Evelyn Lucite Cradick newborn died Sunday at Varbatre hospital after birth on February 127. Survived by father Mr. and Mrs. Cradick and a sister and brother. Funeral Thursday at Mount Glive church with details announced by Ty.

Evelyn Cradici Alva Cradick Evelyn Lucite Varbatre Hospital Mount

A Vow of Grape Fruit Presents From Edinburgh Lady

Mrs Otto Powman received a basket of grape fruit from Mrs B A Conaway of Edinburgh Texas last week. The fruit was grown on the Ganayway farm and arrived in excellent condition. The gift was well received and appreciated in this climate.

Otto Powman Guntur B.A. Conaway Edinburgh Texas Ganayway

Hamburg Firemen Gift Kids Christmas Cheer

Hamburg firemen acted as Santa Claus to distressed children in the city providing clothing toys and merchandise to ease Christmas hardship. Local boys organized gifts with broad private support and donations from numerous residents. The effort drew praise and ideas for an even stronger drive next year as gifts were distributed to needy children.

Marburg Santa Claus Christian Bhava Thode Ralph W. Goelt Clary Bury” White

Armadillo Killed by Sidney Man at Home

W A Bubuly of near Sidney killed an armadillo in his yard Monday after the animal acted oddly near a wood pile. The creature, not native to the area, was described as large with long antennae-like rings and a shelllike body. Cowles assisted in examining the specimen.

W. A. Bubuly Sear Sidney Armadilla A. Atlek Garth Tanddeus

County Meeting January 3

The Tabor high school orchestra will furnish music for the annual farm bureau meeting at Sitmoy M, EB, church on Thursday January 8. The event was postponed from November 17 due to weather and poor roads, with the program now set. Township attendance prizes reward largest representation. a noon Workers’ feature has drawn crowds in past meetings. The session is scheduled to begin by 10:30 a.m.

Tabor Farm Bureau Sitmoy M Thirscay Finner Mora

Cox Uhagel Ladies Elect Officers for Next Year

The Cox Chand shoyek Ladies organization elected their officers for the ensuing year at the December 1 meeting. Vogel was named president, Liona Sennen vice president, Marie Ninso secretary, Bertha Sneckel treasurer, with Leong Sennen to chair the next meeting.

Cox Uhagel Cox Chandshoyek Bear of Ses Moeamils Wennesday Uns Whey Ara’ Aa Fal- Jowss Avmna Vogel Liona Sennen Marie Ninso Bertha Sneckel Tressumr Ifr Leong Sennen

Higher Yewnshin Farm Pures Meeting Details

Fisher township farm bureau met at Month zchool on Wednesday December 10. County agent showed pictures. Lucia Olifield and Gwendolyn Latimer performed piano solos and recitations. Community singing, a talk by Mr. Oxlay and other numbers followed. Members discussed a reading of a report and a plan for refreshments.

Yewnshin Farm Fisher ‘Township Lucia Olifield Eucol Gwendolyn Latimer Tivet Gwendolyn Ustimer Luculs Olifield Riddle

Christmas Exercises Shine Across Hamburg Churches

Christmas programs lit several Hamburg churches as children performed cantatas and musical pieces. The Temple School, M. B. church, Methodist church, Zion Branch, and Baptist church hosted festive shows with Santa Claus, a lighting of the Christmas tree, and notable piano accompaniments.

Intre Church of Christ Chnirk Tple Santa Cloud Promm Washington M. B Valley Farm Methodist Church Mauric Bira Hal? Martin The Baptist Church Stu

Omaha Readers Seek Santa From Hidden Letter Writers

A Norwich paper reprints letters from Omaha girls asking that names be kept private as they request help for Santa Claus. The notes express loneliness, praise for the newspaper, and a wish to begin Christmas shopping, urging the community to respond.

Omaha Hell Hamburg Hambourg Santa Mamiure Bays Santi Tamburg Rome

Fire damages Wert Reid elevator in Hamburg town

Sunday evening a blaze engulfed Wert Reid's elevator near the cabbin and shafts, with early-morning rekindling Monday requiring another hour of firefighting. The fire heavily damaged three thousand bushels of corn and three hundred bushels of wheat, flooding the cellar and dome as water used to subdue flames.

Reid Hamburg Zuck Ming Vonito

Christmas Picture Show Lights Up Colonial With Joyful Kids

Almost 400 children attended the Reporter picture show at the Colonial. The event featured a mix of acts including a western and comical scenes, with festive candy treats for every child. Joe Nies provided extra candy and a playful Santa moment while children puzzled over Joekies, believing the showman was a tire man. Parents praised the orderly, well-behaved youngsters. plans for a future show were already underway.

Christ Smuon Colonial Youngshare Manburg Werd Gulag &I Puyle Manor Treve Joe Nies Santa Howard Jing sPar

Sima Sells Paper to Max Simms in Burlington

Fragmented report notes Sima selling a Burlington paper once run by the Lewis brothers to Max Simms. Simms has operated the paper since 1928 and plans for the future include possibly moving the newspaper business elsewhere.

Burlington Anes Hamburg Republican Sims Lewis Brothers Nail Hail Max. Simms Ifo

Hospital Notes Amid Minor Surgeries And Recoveries

Hospital notes recount several minor procedures and recovering patients. Mrs Emmett Woll of Rock Turf shows improvement after a minor operation. Calvin Miller and Miss Marleline Nash recover from throat procedures. Cecil Hayes undergoes emergency surgery and improves. Sehton Mendonhall had a minor operation and returned home. WRlip Brown, captain of Mumbings, recovered from an emergency operation. Mrs Floyd Beam and Dorothy Stanbrough are recovering from recent procedures and expect to go home soon.

Emmett Woll Rock Turf Frank Bayes Hamburg Sehton Mendonhall Wrlip Brown Ray Brows Floyd Beam Mizx Dorothy Stanbrough

Pictures and plays at the Colonial Theatre this week

The Colonial presents a busy week with Ned McCobbs Daughter featuring Theadora Roberts and Irene Rich, Tarzan the Mighty, and a Farce comedy. Fans will also see Maree Money and other films, plus the Heary Hat Tan and Sho'k A Sheik featuring Bed Daniels alongside Beery in varied adventures.

Colonist Theatre Theadora Roberts Irene Rich Ned McCobbs Ana Devatar Foreal Tne South Beery Alps Lalza Bede Daniels Denarl Bebe Tim Yan

Farm Bureaus Business Club enrollments and meetings

Fremont County Farm Bureau outlines plan for Business Clubs to form groups of farmers for profit analysis and farm resource education. Enrollment ongoing for future meetings with county agent contact, aiming to improve farm management and profits through group work and extension service support.

Farig Lana Tureen Ra- Conia Fremont Couity Farm Bureau Thalizg Turin Extension Service Te Nesiné Ted Piarm Bureau Freda Wre

Son Assists Father at Presbyterian Service

The Hamburg church witnessed a son step in to assist his father during Sunday services. Wayne, a Parsons College student, led the service with confidence, handling preaching and duties as if a seasoned veteran. The elder pastor, recently ill, relied on his son, who impressed the congregation and promised a bright future in seminary work at Princeton next year.

Presbyterian Church Goerhaler Colt Warnes Uivinus Wayne Parsons College Hamburg Hint Princeton

Five Ears in One Corn Display Delights Town

A curious display at Prent Ear by George Weston shows a single corn stalk bearing five ears at the top and a single ear at the bottom, yellow corn, described as a remarkable growth. The scene occurred during a town event with attention on the curio window. A purse of money was presented by the Santa figure to Pastor Staples, honoring Sunday lessons at the Unitarian Christa church celebration.

Mra Woodward Sara Woodward Omaha George Weston Christa Crew Santa Pastor Soul Mra. Staples Sebnes Vt Loving Cmd Zienem Uraner

Lis Institute Session With Mes Porterfield Friday

Lis Institute will be held with Mes J. FL Porterfield on Friday December 28 at 2 p.m. inatesil of Tuesday members urged to note the date and plan to be present to learn more about the work

Lis T. VU Mes J. FL Porterfield Inatesil

Week of Prayer Services At Une Myreshyterlim Church

The parish advertises a week of prayer beginning Sunday January 6 at Une Myreshyterlim church. Services will be held each evening through the week with announcements to follow. All are welcome to attend.

Une Myreshyterlim Church

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Winifred -Douglas Abigail Louisa Shuey G. W. Carbaugh China Sima Farm Bureau’s Business Clubs Fremont County Farm Bureau Son Father
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