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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1920
Page
1
Hamburg residents discuss a proposed community center to honor boys who served in World War I. The plan includes a gym, meeting rooms, rest rooms, and a memorial room with potential $1000 state aid. The American Legion pledges support and funding to help provide a venue for youth and public activities.
Will Kautsandreas disposed of the Hamburg Candy Kitchen to Roy Chiames Friday of last week and will visit New Bedford Mass before moving until May when he plans to join his brother Dick in purchasing a large candy establishment in Tulsea Oklo. Roy Charmes, the new owner, is familiar to Hamburg after eight months in the business and prior owner experience.
Leonard Anderson suffered a broken nose and several bruises after being trampled by mules he was guiding along the highway on Saturday. An approaching automobile frightened the animals causing them to misbehave and injure him, but he is reported to be recovering well.
Mr and Mrs Chas Medford and Will Medford attended the funeral of their sister Mrs Isaac Williams held in Brownville Nebraska on Friday She suffered a recent stroke and was born in Hamburg She leaves a husband seven children and twenty grandchildren besides her brothers Will and Charles Medford The piece notes Miss Linda Wilcox and her brother Elmer visited Omaha Tuesday to see their sister.
Mabel King and Tom Williams wed Thursday evening at the Baptist parsonage in Hamburg, with Rev. H W Hage officiating. The couple will reside with his parents, Leonard Cummins, as she leaves Hamburg where she worked at Farmers Savings Bank and formed many warm friendships.
Jim Choate credited with survival after his car hit train No. 21 on a slippery Main street crossing Friday afternoon. The auto was dragged by the locomotive a short distance before Choate jumped free through the windshield with only minor injuries. The crossing, blamed for several near misses this summer and fall, may soon get a bell alarm system to improve safety.
Fifty years ago on Tuesday in Rockford Illinois A L and H C Coolbaugh wed with sisters Mahala and Hannah Adams. Mrs Coolbaugh has passed away but Mr and Mrs Switzer marked their golden anniversary quietly at their North Main Street home with many friends offering congratulations.
Charles Guyer died at his Hastings home Monday after a long illness. He leaves a wife and family, his aged parents Mr and Mrs J C Guyer of this place, three brothers and one sister. A respected town citizen, his brothers Roy Claude and Harry Guyer left Monday for Hastings.
The Riverside Canning Company completed packing and cider production this week. Mr. Castleman enjoyed a long year, with a steady workforce active since the summer.
A neighborhood watch night party will be held at the George Green home east of town tonight. The annual affair is always enjoyed and promises a good time. H. G. Clark, head of the Missouri Valley electric light plant, stopped in town Sunday while returning from a visit at his home in Quincy.
North Liberty community shares Christmas cheer with a Sunday school tree program directed by Mrs. Bruce Fletcher and readings by Miss Emma Zach. After gifts, popcorn balls were passed and families visited. Various locals visit or host relatives over the holidays, with several gatherings. North Liberty Aid society schedules a January 8 meeting with Mrs. Albert Garst urging strong attendance.
Mild weather in Hamburg spurs carpentry at the Ford Service Station as roof timbers rise and enclosure is hoped soon. The Good garage is fully enclosed with heating installed and concrete work advancing. Warnstaff Brothers will oversee repairs for the Good garage once completion occurs.
The couple were married in Des Moines on December 24 and will reside in New Burr New York. The bride, daughter of Frank and Mrs. Roberts of this place, has worked as a nurse and is highly regarded. The groom is a traveling salesman with a large wholesale house. Best wishes are extended by local friends.
Mrs. S. E. Latimer, stricken with paralysis, died Friday at her daughter’s Shenandoah home. Funeral Sunday in Farragut cemetery beside husband L. B. Latimer. Survived by five children including Mrs. Snook and Mrs. Coykendall. Camp Fire Girls held a mothers meeting with honors awarded. Fire destroyed Wrights’ farm house. cause linked to matches and mice. Scott couple celebrated 40th wedding anniversary with family and dinner. parents’ 50th anniversary noted. Oyster supper hosted by Farney Phipps. Continued on last page.
If you complain about wood prices, Charley Renshaw will provide wood at no charge or price. Visit Charley to arrange delivery from land being cleared for the new dike. the wood is fine. You will need to cut it yourself, which will be good exercise. This summer weather won’t last, so don’t delay fixing the roof.
A local Woman's Christian organization announces a special victory program to be held on January 16. The venue will be announced later. The organizers promise a high quality program and invite all to attend. Watch papers for further details.
Plans advance for a five to six mile dike from the McNeal farm and Cooley bridge south to the Nishna, spanning Nebraska and Missouri. Missouri section will be settled at Rock Port court Monday. the scheme aims to drain about 7000 acres. This is the third drainage job around Hamburg, following the Atchisen county dike and other contractors. The completed and under way works will bring thousands of acres near Hamburg under cultivation, boosting local farm prospects.
Miss Elsie Black and Mindra Logan were married last Thursday in Omaha and will reside on the groom’s Tarkio area farm. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Black, is a former teacher from local schools and well known locally. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Logan, worked at Merchants Exchange Bank after school and has been farming. Millard is described as a popular young man. A social gathering at the Black home followed the wedding with friends and well-wishers in attendance.
The Speigel family held their annual reunion at the home of Mrs A Speigel on Christmas day. All children and their families were home for the day. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Fred Schneider and family Mr and Mrs Chas Buckner and family Mr and Mrs Louie Mattes and family Mr and Mrs Carl Hinze and family and Mr and Mrs Chris Speigel.
The country home of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Rees hosted a neighborhood oyster supper on Wednesday evening. About forty people attended to enjoy the evening and the game of Rook was the main activity.
The Reporter extends new year greetings to readers and friends. The paper issues early for a holiday break and reflects on a prosperous past year with growth in circulation and staff additions. Ten subscriptions left, mostly soldiers returning home. Ambitions for improvements in the new year credit loyal readers and a cash in advance model.
Attendance at union meetings grows each week with a 7:30 start at the Methodist church this week. An element of surprise is planned in every meeting including potential out of town speakers. Mrs. Cliff Good directs a fine musical program while street bulletins announce details. Last Sunday evening Rev W B Crewdson of Baptist church delivered an able address to a large congregation.
J. S. Deems of Burlington, Republican candidate for governor, and G. W. Hook of Bedford met voters this Tuesday. Deems, who served as state food administrator during the war, played a campaign note with Hamburg areas noted as part of the discussion.
Mr and Mrs C W Davey celebrate their thirty fifth wedding anniversary with a New Year dinner at the W E Long home. Friends extend congratulations to the couple and share in the festive event.
The Mt Olive Ken Sington club will meet Mrs Tom Catlett New Year’s Day to entertain their husbands. The gathering is eagerly anticipated as the men will attend without a second invitation.
Mrs. Terry Sullivan and her daughter Martha traveled to Rock Port on Tuesday to tend to the illness of Mrs. H. B. Barger, the Sullivan family matriarch.
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