Tragedy in the Blizzard Strikes the Evans Family
In January 1873 a severe Iowa blizzard isolates the Evans family near Cresco. Reverend John Evans braves the storm to fetch his wife Eleanor and baby but perishes after saving Elizabeth, leaving the baby found wrapped in Eleanor's arms and the minister later discovered beside the home.
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Iowa Prairie
Iowa
John Evans
Reverend Evans
Eleanor
Elizabeth
Thomas Place
Evans
Thomas
John
John Evan
Hamburg Repeater Files Recall Twenty-Three Years Ago
Readable items from Hamburg repeater files reflect a twenty-three year old period with mentions of local events and figures, preserving names and places as shown in the fragments. The notes hint at community activities, schedules, and concerns from that era, offering a snapshot of daily life.
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Hamburg
Christmas Gifts and Holiday Greetings From Local Servicemen
Ten years ago families and servicemen anticipated holiday reunions with names listed and a series of child gift requests. Letters to Santa include requests for a BB gun doll toys tractors and a watch plus personal notes from Austin Hamburg and nearby families.
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Bernard Dnnear
Edward Peck
George Walter South
Gordon Howell
Dick Dougan
Dick Workman
Robert Sloop
Jay Curly
Calvin Kingery
Bil Haun
Paul Fletcher
Santa
Kyle Koch
Austin School
Hamburg
Pat Johnson
Dean
Cheryl Moody
Paul Lauman
Christmas Seal drive tops $200 as fundraisers succeed
Twenty years ago the annual Christmas Seal drive surpassed expectations by raising over 200 dollars. Miss Cleo Ward and Pvt. Herbert Swanson wed on December 26. Edna Kansas residents Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Ferguson sold their oil station near the state park and moved to the John Nes property in Hamburg. Carroll Workman returned home on Navy leave. LE Carroll the Snowhite Cafe owner announced closure on December 31 due to gas rationing and related changes.
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Cleo Ward
Herbert Swanson
Edna
Kans
Dudley Ferguson
State Park
John Nes
Hamburg
Carroll Workman
Navy
LE Carroll
Three Decades Ago Arm Injuries and Holiday Broadcast
Thirty years ago Donald Jensen broke his arm twice in separate incidents within two weeks. Rev Shade Franklin sang three songs in a Boston broadcast. Clary family members held a Christmas Day reunion at the Legion Hall. Mrs George Lusby fell and fractured both left arm and leg. Helen Coffey turned seven inviting friends to her parents home. Fire at McNall Hatchery at six Saturday morning damaged several brooder houses and caused smoke damage.
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Donald Jensen
Shade Franklin
Boston
Clary
Legion Hall
George Lusby
Helen Coffey
Herbert Coffey
McNall Hatchery
Record of a man's heroic effort inspires future generations
The account notes a historical figure whose brave struggle is remembered to remind later generations of the hardships faced by ancestors. It frames the tale as a beacon contrasting past and present ease.
Obituary for Clayton Allen former state senator in Missouri
Clayton W. Allen, 66, Rock Port attorney and former state senator from the 17th district, died Wednesday night in Fairfax Community Hospital after a heart attack. He was born in Early, Missouri, admitted to the Albany bar in 1927, moved to Rock Port, served one two-year Senate term starting in 1952, ran a weekly newspaper, and developed a farm and cattle herd. Survived by wife Odessa, daughter, siblings, stepsons, and other relatives. Burial at Grand View Cemetery Albany.
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Brooks-Cochell Mortuary
Albany
Clayton W. Alten
Rock Port
Fairfax Community Hospital
Grand View Cemetery
Allen
Early
Town
Rock Popt Port
Christian Church
Joof Lodge
Olon Allen
Maryville
Ross Barry
Bethany
Wade Whitman
Lewis Fare
Jack Emry
Doyl Emry
Rickard
California
Budget requests top 221 million in state hearing review
Capitol budget hearings close with agencies seeking 221 million annually, far above current 148 million. Gov elect Hughes to work with State Comptroller Selden to shape a budget due February 1. Public Instruction seeks 75 million yearly for next two years, plus statewide two year junior colleges.
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Harold Hughes
Marvin Selden
Paul Johnston
Public Instruction Department
Johnston
Hughes
Iowa
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Stoner Drug Co
Wmissouri
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Ry Dick Altmann
John Gebhards
Bfr
Mas Ben Gebhards
Harold Melvin
Hippo Melvin Oil Co
God and Man
Ed Meek
Tarizo
Dear Curnutt
National Safety Council
Tre
Everett Underwood
Margaret Gaffney
Dean Taylor
Fender-Harmes
INS
Hamburg Oil CO
Capitol News
George C. Christensen
Purdue University
Iowa State
College of Veterinary Medicine
Iowa State University
Christensen
I. A. Merchant
New York State
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Highway 160
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Erbe
Fire Org
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Keith Royer
Tewn State University
Thornburg
Mark Thornburg
State Department of Agriculture
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George Wilson
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Harry D. Dahl, Jr
Warren L. Hueber Dahl
George Custer
Dakota Territory
Reiley Rogers
Johnson Funeral Home
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