18 Feb 1937
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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1937
Page
1
The Hamburg Reporter runs a brief notice from Fred W. Hill, publisher, detailing subscription rates and terms for Premont and adjoining counties. It notes one year price and payment status for all other cases, with a focus on renewal and service continuity.
A late 19th or early 20th century community column records names of residents and visitors, including Mr. and Mrs. Melton, Miss Penny, and Loren Brown, with mentions of gatherings at homes, a furniture auction at Meausheld store, and a funeral service for Anna Morse. The rambling item lists many families and events, typical of a small-town social ledger.
The centennial notices a flurry of visits and gatherings as residents, including Mr and Mrs W L Zuck and Mrs Ernest Moore, spend time with neighbors. Quilting at Mrs Gubser’s, Valentine box exchanges, and friendly chats fill an afternoon with names such as Parker, Herron, Roberson, Boettner, and Ferguson appearing among the attendees.
The entertainment committee appointed 38 members led by Mrs Earl Melton with Mrs Adams serving refreshments of coffee and sandwiches. Mrs Louis Sebeck’s birthday was celebrated Sunday with family and friends. A lake Zuck farm sale east of town drew attendees from here including Boscowe of Malvern and Ora Gallen as well as Gordon family visits at the Joh Gordon home.
Sunday service at Church on July 21 with Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning sermon at 11 a.m. Pastor leads and a young people’s meeting at 7 p.m. Richard Henderson is the pastor and superintendent.
A long church notices page invites congregants to Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with Bible study, youth classes, and prayer meetings. It mentions a chicken pie dinner on Monday at noon for 35 cents, a new Young Adults Class, and weekly activities at Church of Christ, Baptist, and Evangelical Zion Church. The piece emphasizes friendly welcome for newcomers and encourages family devotion at home with pastor guidance.
WOT radio aired a music broadcast by Shayson with listener satisfaction noted. The program included daily services at 1900 hours and a morning worship at 1100 hours with a German topic on Christianity. Epworth League activities and church events were announced with invitations to attend.
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