Memorial and Decoration Day Services at Hamburg
Memorial and Decoration Day were held in Hamburg with morning services at the M E church and afternoon at the cemetery. Attendance was large and the program included a Yale chorus number and a speech by Rev. H G Parker. Supt H E B Dow spoke at the cemetery, praising Americanism and education. The day featured orderly graveside decorating by the American Legion and G A R, described as one of the best in years. Foxes and hogs clashed later when Jim Athen's foxes were killed by hogs.
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Hamburg
M. E
Yale
H. G. Parker
M. E.church
Parker
American Legion
Presbyterian Church
H. EB. Dow
Dow
G A. R
Baldwin Family Returns From Florida Winter
Mr and Mrs J F Baldwin and Mr and Mrs Rea Baldwin came home by car from Miami after spending the winter there. The trip took seventeen days and covered 2266 miles. Mr Baldwin is recovering from a illness and is slowly regaining his strength.
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Florida
J. F. Baldwin
Rea Baldwin
Miami
Mr. Baldwin
Shenandoah opens Studebaker service station in rear room
Charles Gibbs of Shenandoah has opened a Studebaker service station in the rear room of the N. E. Wilson cigar and soft drink parlor. Gibbs is a finished mechanic and has specialized in Studebaker autos from start to finish.
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Chas. Gibbs
Shenandoah
Studebaker
N. E. Wilson
Mr. Gibbs
Kensington O. E. S. hosts gather for afternoon
Entertain O. EB. 8 Kensington Mrs. John Finnell Jr and Mrs. C. H. Harding served as hostesses at the O. E. S. Kensington meeting held at the home of Mrs. Finnell on Wednesday afternoon. The ladies spent the time in fancy work and conversation before light refreshments were served.
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Kensington
John Finnell, Jr
C. H. Harding
Continental system connects Lawa network across towns
The Tuesday connection ties forty towns and cities with generating plants at Omaha Missouri Valley Red Oak Malvern Shenandoah and Hamburg to the Lawa transmission system. Results are satisfactory and each plant can run at maximum efficiency. An extra Hamburg switchboard panel was shipped and more plant equipment will be installed.
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Continental
Lawa
Omaha
Missouri Valley
Red Oak
Malvern
Shenandoah
Hamburg
Harness Store Change Hands in Shenandoah
Clyde Hatch purchases the Deppe harness and hardware store in Shenandoah and takes possession Mose Deppe plans to dispose of hardware stock and focus on harness and leather business. Hatch brings thorough training and pledges the best in harness supplies for Shenandoah and expects wide success.
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Clyde Hatch
Deppe
Shenandoah
Mose
Clyde
Planting Tomatoes at Riverside Canning Co Farm
Frank Castleman of the Riverside Canning Co. reports busy planting of tomato plants on contract and released acreages. He expects over fifty acres this year with a heavy pack ahead, alongside other vegetables and fruits canned at the factory.
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Frank Castleman
Riverside Canning Co
Castleman
Local youths dispute Nebraska City ball score
A group of young fellows from town went to Nebraska City on Monday to play the second team. The Nebraskas City team won twelve to nothing. Some locals claim they played. others doubt it. The paper suspects the latter.
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Nebraska City
J H Gaylord Marries Eva Haight in Omaha
An Omaha wedding on Monday May 17 united Mr J H Gaylord and Mrs Eva Haight. The bride, a popular visitor to the town, is described as a pleasing lady. Gaylord formerly ran the local picture show for several years and left many friends who extend best wishes.
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J. H. Gaylord
Eva Haight
Omaha
Gaylord
Presbyterian Church Sunday Services and Union Meeting
Presbyterian Church holds Sunday morning worship at 11 o clock with the subject The Smoking Flax. Sunday school meets at 10 o clock. Union community services are at eight in the evening at the M E church.
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M.E
Smith Bogan Visits Smith Center Resident on Weekend
Smith Bogan from Smith Center Kansas spent Saturday in the city for a short visit, calling on local residents and enjoying a brief stay before returning home.
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Smith Bogan
Smith Center
Kansas
Should We Invest in the Boy Scout Plan
Hamburg community leaders consider forming a regional Boy Scout movement with Shenandoah to hire an executive, establish a nearby camp near Red Oak, train dozens of boys in outdoor skills, first aid, signaling, and savings, and raise about a thousand dollars toward a $5500 annual budget. The plan seeks broad church and civic support to create a lasting, community driven program.
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H. B. Rabtson
Denver Wilson
H. ©. Harris
Shenandoah
Hamburg
Hamsburg
Red Oak
County Nurse Dr Kepfort addresses Hamburg on Red Cross
County Nurse Dr. A. E. Kepfort state Red Cross chair man and tuberculosis lecturer spoke at the Baptist church in Hamburg on Wednesday evening. Miss Edith Anderson, county superintendent of schools, arranged the visit to promote a county Red Cross nurse for school children. Funds in the county Red Cross treasury may hire a public health nurse, otherwise they revert to the Chicago central division, risking loss of local and state funds. Iowa counties now numbering sixty five have county nurses with gratifying results. Dr Kepfort stayed at the Hickman home, cousin of Mrs Hickman.
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A. E. Kepfort
The
Red Cross
Hamburg
Baptist Church
Edith Anderson
Central Division
Chicago
National
Red Grogs
Iowa
City
Kepfort
R. FP. Hickman
Empyrean Club Hosts Theatre Party Night Out
Mrs. H. Harding hosted the Empyrean club on Thursday evening. Members attended a theatre party, then proceeded to the Candy Kitchen for refreshments. The change of entertainment was enjoyed by all.
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H. Harding
Empyrean Club
Bechtel Family Members Take Omaha Trip Last Thursday
Mr and Mrs J H Bechtel Jr Edith Bechtel and Emma Gillman motor to Omaha last Thursday for a brief outing, returning by evening with no incidents reported.
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J. H. Bechtel
Edith Bechtel
Emma Gillman
Omaha
Miss Della Sykes Leaves Hamburg For Iowa City
Miss Sykes departs Hamburg to devote her time to Christian Science church work in Iowa City. For twenty three years she has taught music, mentored many students, and helped shape numerous young people toward musical success, earning strong regard from local churches.
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Miss Sykes
Iowa City
Della Sykes
Christian Science Church
Towa City
Hamburg
Gilbert Gillman Marries in Omaha and Hamburg Visit
Gilbert Gillman married in Omaha on Saturday and then visited Hamburg with his bride. He is well known in Hamburg, raised there, now employed in Omaha in a fine position. They were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Geo Vercheval and Fred Thavenet, sister and brother in law to the groom. Best wishes are extended.
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Gilbert Gillman
Omaha
Hamburg
Gilbert
Geo. EU Vercheval
Fred Thavenet
Annual Sunday School Convention at Lone Chapel
The annual township Sunday school convention will be held at Lone Chapel on Sunday afternoon at 7 o'clock. The program promises to be good, and those who have attended in past years know what to expect. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Township
Lone Chapel
Mother-in-law Story Ends With Meandering Chase
A Nebraska tale follows Lloyde Lankton who married in Omaha and fled with his bride after a charge of bigamy was brought by the groom’s mother. The sheriff A. J. Jorgenson pursues across Douglass and Fremont counties, with the couple last seen toward Sidney after a final Hamburg sighting. outcome unknown.
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Lloyde Lankton
Sidney
Omaha
France
Douglass County
Fremont County
A. J. Jorgenson
Decoration Day Outing Ends In Rock Port Ball Win
AY in Rock Port The Reporter staff left work early on Decoration Day to attend a game between Nebraska City and Rock Port. Missouri team won 4 to 1. They visited the Mail office and found it busy. The Journal office was empty as the staff took vacation. Rock Port paving is under repair. Charley Faxon drove and piloted the car over rough roads.
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Rock Port
Nebraska City
Missouri
Journal
Charley Faxon
Minnewaska Luncheon Highlights Pink and Blue Decor
Minnewaska society hosted a five course luncheon at the home of Mrs. Howard Golan Friday at 1:80 pm. Centered in Shenandoah, pink and blue themes with sweetheart roses and forget me nots decorated tables. About forty ladies attended the elaborate social event and lingered for post lunch socials. Committees earned much credit for the success of the occasion.
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Minnewaska
Minnewaskas
Howard Gol
Shenandoah
Lutheran Conference in Westboro Ends Strongly
Ministers from Iowa Missouri and Nebraska completed a three day Lutheran conference in Westboro on Sunday evening. The gathering is described as one of the best in years. Monday morning several ministers were driven by auto to Hamburg to catch trains home.
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Lutheran Conference
Westboro
Lutheran Church of
Decoration Day Service at Mt Zion Featured by Mayor Walborn
At Mt Zion Sunday a Decoration Day service will be held in the afternoon with Mayor A A Walburn delivering the address. The annual observance is well attended by former Hamburg residents now living elsewhere.
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Mt. Zion
A. A. Walburn
Foundations of a successful pastorate theme at church
Baptist Church notes outline Sunday morning theme The Foundations of a Successful Past orate. Sunday school is invited. A children’s day program is being arranged. B Y P U meets at 7 p m Ice cream social planned for tonight at the church basement.
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Baptist Church
Infection on Chas Osborn Faces Scrape Incident
Chas Osborn develops a facial infection after a minor scratch but receives timely care to prevent serious complications. Doctors report quick treatment and no lasting issues anticipated.
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Chas
Osborn
Hamburg Beats Nebraska City In Sunday Baseball Showdown
Hamburg traveled to Nebraska City Sunday and won five to three as Glenn Wanstall held the mound. The game featured eight Hamburg errors to five by Nebraska City, with no earned runs and a strong Hamburg pitching performance. The locals prepare for a next game at Rock Port, hoping to repeat a season upset.
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Hamburg
Nebraska City
Nebraska Cuty Gang
Neb City
Glenn Wanstall
Rector
Gude
Rock Port
Death of Aged Lady Becksted Passes After Long Illness
Mary Elizabeth Becksted aged 64 years 10 months 14 days died May 30 at her sister Mrs M Claiborn’s home after a months long illness. Born July 16 1885 she suffered infantile paralysis at eight leaving her blind. Funeral Tuesday at Latter Day Saints church with Rev W M Goodrich and Rev H A Higgens. burial Mt Olive Cemetery. Survived by brother Frank Becksted and sister Mrs Mathilda Claihorn and four sisters in Oregon and Nebraska.
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Mary Elizabeth Becksted
M. Claiborn
Hamburg
Latter Day Saints
W. M. Goodrich
St. Joe
H. A. Higgens
Nebraska City
Mt. Olive Cemetery
Frank Becksted
Mathilda Claihorn
Marie Hessong
Portland
Ore
Vina Ward
McCook, Neb
Caroline Wiltrout
Grants Pass
Memorial Day Observance by I O O F in City
The I O O F lodge will observe its annual memorial day on Sunday afternoon. Members should gather at the hall at 2 p m then proceed to the cemetery to decorate graves of departed brothers. Kindly bring flowers.
Sidney Callers Ed Eaton and Lowell Harrison Visit
Ed Eaton and Lowell Harrison of Sidney were in town on Saturday as callers.
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Ed Eaton
Lowell Harrison
Sidney
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Jim Athen
Mr. Athen
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