Rivers Run High as Storm Drenches Two Rivers Areas
A Tuesday storm drenched the region causing the Nishna and Missouri rivers to overflow their banks. A 75-foot steel bridge near the P J Cilley farm washed out and drifted two miles downstream. A walnut tree at G W Davey’s yard fell between houses, narrowly missing damage. Floodwaters covered property along E Street and disrupted ferry service as crews worked to halt flows and assess damage. State that the rivers receded slightly as of press time, with the worst believed to be over.
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Nishna
Missouri
G. W. Davey
W. J. Brown
P. J. Cilley
Gude
E Street
Anderson
Riverton
Butterfield to Leave Hamburg Jewelers for Joplin Move
H G Butterfield plans to relocate his Hamburg jewelry store to Joplin Missouri where he will establish a new home and expand the business. For 23 years he built a wide trade and strong reputation by reliable service and keeping his word. The Butterfields have been active in town affairs and will be greatly missed as they move.
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H. G. Butterfield
Joplin
Harry
Hamburg
Butterfield
Biterfield
Death of Miss Esther Kuhns Near Hamburg
Miss Esther Kuhns, 15, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kuhns, died Monday at the family home south of town from rheumatism of the heart after a three year illness. Funeral held Tuesday at two o'clock at the home with Rev. A C Bonham officiating. Burial followed in Hamburg Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Kuhns
Joseph Kuhns
A. C. Bonham
Hamburg
Hamburg Draws New Business Startups As Growth Grows
New Enterprise Hamburg attracts budding entrepreneurs as a Chinese laundry is expected to open by week end, signaling lively business development in the town.
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Hamburg
Death of William Perry Aged Ten in Wanamaker
The ten year old son of Mr and Mrs John E Perry died at home on Saturday in Wanamaker. Remains were taken to Rock Port for burial. Rev A C Bonham conducted a brief morning service at the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pery
John E. Perry
A. EK
Wanamaker Raym
Rock Port
A. C. Bonham
Roof Repair Underway at School House
John Nef prepares slate roofing work for the school house. Some patching is required and if rain holds off, the job will be completed.
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John Nef
Payne man Curt Frakes visits town on business
Curt Frakes of Payne was in town on Wednesday to conduct business.
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Curt Frakes
Payne
Lincoln Cleaners and Dyers vs Hamburg Athletics Double Header
Lincoln Cleaners and Dyers defeated Hamburg Athletics on a muddy field in baseball before an evening basketball clash. The baseball game ended after seven innings due to heavy rain, score 1 to 0 or 1 to ? Players attempted a two sport trip with six college men on the improvised basketball squad but slick floors and rain hindered performance. Both teams showed good sportsmanship. football and wrestling were discussed for future events.
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Lincoln Cleaners
Dyers
Hamburg Athletics
Lincoln
Hamburg
Death of Mrs Luciea Danforth at Hamburg and Omaha
Mrs Luciea Danforth died at her daughter Mrs Clarence Engle in Omaha after a lengthy illness at about 85. Funeral services were held at her son C E Danforth's home in Hamburg with Rev A C Bonham presiding. She came with her husband to this area forty years ago and lived here until moving to Omaha twelve years ago. She leaves four children George of Kalispell Montana Mrs J W Findley of Huron South Dakota Mrs Clarence Engle of Omaha and Chas E Danforth of Hamburg. Burial was in Hamburg cemetery.
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Luciea Danforth
Clarence Engle
Omaha
C. E. Danforth
A. C. Bonham
Danforth
Danforths
Hamburg
George
Kallespel
Mont
J. W. Findley
Huron
S. D
Chas. E. Danforth
Hamburg Cemetery
Ice Plant Reopens After Grief Slows Start at Fifty Seven Varieties
O. J. McNall resumes ice plant operations producing good quality ice after prior stoppages caused by grief and other troubles. Jeff faced issues and the work halted repeatedly, delaying readiness for summer use. The owner hopes no further incidents prevent supplying cooling ice this season.
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O. J. McNall
Jeff
Buchanan Township Sunday School Convention at Cox Chapel
The Buchanan township Sunday school convention will be held at Cox Chapel on Sunday with the Bone Chapel school joining. County superintendent Gore of Rock Port will attend. A great day is hoped for, weather permitting due to high waters and rain.
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Buchanan Township
Cox Chapel
Bone Chapel
Gore
Rock Port
Children Day Exercises At Local Churches
Sunday evening events at the Baptist church are set for Children's Day with substantial preparations. Madison church will host similar exercises in the afternoon with an excellent program expected.
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The
Baptist Church
Madison Church
College Graduates Fremont County Reach National Colleges
Fremont county is well represented in colleges nationwide with several graduates this year. Iowa State College at Ames lists Vern Findley James Dean Hamburg Arthur Coy Farragut Guy Jones and Tabor. The State University at Iowa City lists Ralph Cox Farragut Edith Hilton Randolph Maysie Morgan Byron Hill Hamburg Kent Thornell Sidney among the graduates.
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Fremont County
Iowa State College
Ames
Vern Findley
James Dean
Hamburg
Arthur Coy
Farragut
Guy Jones
Tabor
State University At
Iowa City
Ralph Cox
Edith Hilton
Randolph
Maysie Morgan
Byron Hill
Kent Thornell
Sidney
Percival Sunday Feature Sees Tom Williams as Caller
Tom Williams served as the caller during Percival Sunday events highlighting community participation and local activities at Percival.
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Tom Williams
Percival
Hoggett Easley Wedding Quiet Ceremony at Home
Miss Kate Easley and Mr. R Hoggett wed Saturday afternoon in a private ceremony at the bride’s Hamburg home. Rev J J Hobbins officiated. pink and white decor and a sumptuous wedding dinner followed. The bride, highly regarded for welfare efforts, and the groom, a carpenter and church worker, earn warm congratulations from friends and family.
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Kate Easley
R. Hoggett
J. J. Hobbins
the Baptist Church
Hamburg
Anna
Morgan Mannes Miss Marie Mann Weds Earl Morgan
Morgan Mann and Earl Morgan wed in Nebraska City on Saturday with Gladys Mann and Fred Chandler in attendance. The bride, daughter of A H Mann, is a polished graduate of the fo cas schools. the groom, son of Sere Morgan, is noted as capable and worthy. They will reside at his parents’ country home until spring before establishing a own home.
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Marie Mann
Earl Morgan
Gladys Mann
Fred Chandler
Nebraska City
A. H. Mann
Focas
Sere Morgan
Brower Opens New Store in South Hamburg
Lee Brower opened a new store in South Hamburg this week. The store room is neat and organized. Brower has long business experience and is expected to build a prosperous trade.
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Lee Brower
Hamburg
Lee
Mr. Brower
Children’s Day Exercises at Methodist Church
Children’s Day exercises were held at the Methodist church Sunday evening. A splendid program was prepared and greeted by a full house.
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Methodist Church
Hill McMillen Wedding At Home Of Hill Family
The marriage of Harold Hill and Grace McMillen was held Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hill. Rev. Enoch Hill, the groom’s father, performed the ceremony due to Rev. Hill’s illness. The couple planned a Malvern ceremony but changed location to Maryville area, with the groom a Malvern-area farmer and the bride previously from College Springs who later moved to Maryville, Mo.
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Fred Hill
Fred
Harold
Grace McMillen
Enoch Hill
Hill
Malvern
College Springs
Maryville
Commencement Pageant to Highlight Tabor College History
Tabor college prepares an exceptional commencement program featuring a community wide historical pageant. It traces the college and local area development with roles for John Brown and a lumber wagon arrival. The stage coach from sixty years ago will appear. Performances are Monday and Tuesday, June 11 and 12, at 2 30 p.m.
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Tabor College
Tabor
Southwest
John Brown
Fats and Leang to Meet on Diamond Tuesday
Fats and Leans plan a ball game Tuesday afternoon if the ground dries. Some players favor water polo and could switch if rain continues. Citizens urged to attend for a good cause and value. At writing water covers the field. postponement seems likely.
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Fats
Mt Olive Food Sale Nets Funds For Red Cross
The Mt Olive food sale held in Hamburg Saturday raised $13.50 for the Red Cross fund. The event proved very gratifying to the ladies who organized it and will aid the humanitarian drive.
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Hamburg
Red ‘Cross Fund
Notebook from 1833 reveals travel costs and faded entries
Joe Baldwin found M C Payne’s leather notebook in a trunk. Ruling faded on pages but pencil and ink writing remains clear. Items list southern trip expenses with steam boat fares and meals at fifty cents. Two exchange bills folded inside show St Louis and New Orleans origins.
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Joe Baldwin
M. C. Payne
St. Louis
New Origans
Uelves d
Miller Sells Out 5. L. Miller to Lead Rock Valley School
Miller disposes of his interest to Fred W. Hill and will head the Rock Valley Iowa school next year. The family to spend summer in Des Moines for special work. Friends in Hamburg regret their move but send best wishes for the Reporter’s future.
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L. Miller
Reporter
Fred W. Hill
Rock Valley
Iowa
Des Moines
Registration Day Report Yet Quiet Across the County
Registration Day proceeded without incidents as men registered steadily. Hamburg counted 137 registrants with 87 in Madison township and 92 in Washington. Estimates for Hamburg ranged from under 100 to 150. a flag button with the date and word registered was given to each registrant in Hamburg's three wards. County totals unavailable at this time.
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Hamburg
Madison Township
Washington
Red Cross Meeting in Sidney Draws Wide County Support
Red Cross gathering in Sidney Sunday afternoon drew broad county representation and featured several speakers detailing the organization’s work. Plans call for multiple branches, with Hamburg ladies already active and a branch likely at Sidney to continue Red Cross efforts. more details to follow.
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Red Cross
Sidney
Hamburg
New Front Being Installed at Hatch Harness Store
Workmen this week lowered the floor to the walk line by ten inches and removed the porch as construction of a modern front progresses. The new facade is to arrive by week’s end and the installation will be rushed, promising a larger and more pleasing store appearance in the region.
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C. T. Hatch
Hatch Store
Bridal shower at Mrs Hoggett's house for couple
Forty one ladies attended a bridal shower for the bride at Mrs R Hoggett's home on Tuesday afternoon. Guests presented a William and Mary oak library table and a buffet scarf, plus a rolling pin with a light admonition about dough not heads. Music, conversation, and refreshments followed for a pleasant afternoon.
Red Cross Meeting At Opera House Sunday Afternoon
A mass meeting will be held at the Opera House Sunday after noon at 3 o'clock to organize a regular Red Cross association. All are invited to be present.
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Opera House
Red Cross Association
Local church notices outline Sunday services and events
Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev. A C Bonham invites all with 11 am sermon Jesus Lefusies to be Crowned Ring and 8 20 am Junior League 7 Epworth League 8 pm sermon. Rich ards schoolhouse 3 pm. Presbyterian with 10 am Sabbath school. Church of Christ, Scientist in Woodman building offers 11 am service 7:30 pm midweek and reading room Tuesday 2 4 pm. Baptist led by Rev James J Hobbins lists 10 am Bible school 11 am service 8 pm 7 pm youth program. Children Day replaces regular worship. St Marys Catholic Church Mass times vary by Sundays.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
A.C. Bonham
Jesus Lefusies
Epworth
Bonham
Richards School
Presbyterian Church
Lester A. Thompson
Church of Christ, Scientist
Woodman Building
West E Street
Baptist Church
James J. Hobbins
William Hobbins
Bible School
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Local People and Travel Notes From Watson Area
Watson and nearby residents are noted in a string of short items. Many families traveled to St. Joseph for medical care and family visits while others attended a Sunday school convention at the Presbyterian church with speakers from Rock Port and Watson. The Watson chautauqua is slated for July 8 to July 12 with Rev Freeman among recent travelers.
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Justice
Lulu Blakenship
Nishna
S. D. Hudson
Farris
Tarkio
Presbyterian Church
Gore
Rock Port
L. GC. Adams
Freeman
D. Hudson
Watson
Paul Dean
Rev. Freeman
Lulu Yory
Peru
Vernon Herron
Grenwood
C. H. Bayless
Dorothy
Brady
Plattsmouth
Norbourn
Kansas
Cook
Craig
Mary Payne
Givendolyn
Shenandoah
Jack Payne
Carl Frede
St. Joe
Romeo and Juliet Special Shown at Iris Theatre
The Iris screened Romeo and Juliet on Friday and Saturday night last week. Rain kept Friday attendance low, but the production was praised as one of the town’s best specials and cost a great deal. Manager Gaylord earned congratulations for bringing the quality film to town.
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the Iris
Gaylord
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L. R. Danforth
Dart
Jade
Hoggett
Easley
Morgan-Mann
Mt. Olive Food Sale
Miller
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