1939 Peony Festival crowns king and queen amid showers
Thousands attend the 1939 Peony Festival coronation as clouds briefly dim the mood. Miss Mary Givens crowned queen. Leon Smalley named king after civic service and leadership. The ceremony features Lincoln Cathedral Choir, royal procession, and a grand stage set with cathedral backdrop and velvet throne.
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Mary Givens
Peony Queen TV
Miss Givens
M. P. Givens
University of Nebraska
Léon
Smalley
Mang
Coronaton
Shenmadoah
Hame
Hamburg to Attend Ak-Sar-Ben Races Fourth of July
Hamburg and community invite residents to attend the Ak-Sar-Ben races from July 1 through the Fourth of July. Complimentary tickets are available through Ak-Sar-Ben ambassador C. Champ, with special days planned for Hyannis communities as part of a long-standing regional cooperation.
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Hamburg
Ak-Sur-Beb
Ak-Ber
Ben Ambamedor
Secial
At-Bar-Fen
Ant
Walliting
Nebraska
Former Hamburg resident J. P. Beach dead at 1853
J P Beach of Council Bluffs former Hamburg citizen died in Connell Trails. An elder of the Presbyterian church and longtime banker, he served as Sunday school superintendent, mayor, school board and city council member. Born in Ontario in 1853, he moved to Hamburg in 1863, left 1900. Funeral Tuesday at 11, Dr Bransby presiding. burial Woodland Cemetery. Survived by wife, two daughters Mira Gerehey and Mrs Palmer, three grandchildren, and numerous relatives.
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Oltans
Ganade
Mameburg
Connell Trails
Bransby
The
Presbyterian Church
Woodland Cemetery
Hand
Mira
Louis Gerehey
Council Bluffs
Roy Palmer
Chicago
Richard Gernay
Virginie
Robert Palmer
Mass Meeting Tonight At Hamburg High School Band
A mass meeting is set for Thursday at eight o'clock in the Hamburg high school auditorium. The gathering aims to discuss the future welfare and advancement of the band, with plans for continued success. All interested residents are urged to attend.
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Te Banmburg High School
Hamburg
Church Organ Dedication Service Next Sunday Morning
The Baptist church plans a dedication program for its new pipe organ this Sunday morning at 10:30. Dr Frank Anderson of Des Moines will attend and a fine program is promised. The church urges all members and friends to attend and enjoy the dedication service.
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The
Baptist Church
Frank Anderson
Des Mathea
Reporter seeks back issues from May 25 for resale
The Reporter offers to buy back multiple copies of the Piper issue dated May 25. Only extra copies unsold are needed, and pay is provided on receipt at the office. Readers with a copy should bring it to the Reporter office for settlement.
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Ieatvice
This Week at the Colonial Shows Love Affair and Union Pacific
The Colonial presents Love Affair as the first feature this week with Delve Crowded Hours and Twelve Crowded Hours following. Union Pacific stars Barbara Stanwyck and Joel McCrea, touted as a grand American epic with spectacular train scenes and disasters.
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Douvie
Thursty
Starr Trone
Dum
Chais Boyer
Puchnra Dix
Jaikle Ball
Alfa
Amai
Ganglind Gunstone
Union Pacific
Union Pacific.” Stairring Barbara Stanwyck
Nel McCrea
Garden Ce
Yuyulry
Sears
Teel
Postmaster Howard Colon Reappointed Four-Year Term
Howard Colon has been reappointed postmaster for a four year term. Friends and supporters, noting his public service, express satisfaction with the decision. The Hamburg Reporter joins in extending congratulations to the appointee and his many well wishers.
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Uchlal
Howard Culolmn
Thom
Howard
Hamburg
We Are Orphans Again Reporter Forces On Vacation
The paper explains that the Reporter staff will be short handed while the editor takes an extended break. Readers are asked for patience during the absence and to expect future issues to resume normal quality once he returns with new stories.
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Henorler
Lawrence Scott Mann Dies in Tremonton Utah Area
Lawrence Scott Mann born on the Asahel Mast homestead ten miles northwest of Hamburg moved to Tremonton Utah about thirty years ago died Sunday June 4 after a long illness. Survived by former wife Claya Pater at Tremonton three sons Kim of Tremonton Gren and Chire of Yakima Wash seven grandchildren and cousin of W B Mann. His relatives will be informed of his passing.
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Lawrence Scott Mann
Asahel Mast
Hamburg
Tremonton
Utah
Claya_ Pater
Soma
Kim
Gren
Chire
Yakhua
Wash
W. B. Mann
A. L. Gill
Btawart Foster
Ata
Ims
Gets Position With State Co Bensley Son of Mrs Ruby Bensley Hamburz
Bensley son of Mrs Ruby Bensley of Hamburz takes new duties as an employee of the State Ripaway Commission. He attended Sliapson college and hoped for state employment after finishing the school year. The assignment relates to maintenance work at the "Tieronun mission" facility.
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Co Bensley
Ruby Bensley
Hamburz
State Ripaway Commission
Leo
Sliapson College
Yond
Peony Show Draws Visitors From Nurseries
Local horticulture event at Deattier, Nre diaska, featured Fr Ed Sandderevawr from Ban deregger Nurseries praising the display of peonies. Visitors including Mrs Sunderuges and other officials expressed sincere remarks at the flower show.
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Fred Sandderevawr
Ofne Banderegger Nurseries
Deattier
Nre
Diaska
Johnson Receives His Master's Degree
Johnson, principal of Remburg High School, will graduate from the University ofNebris-Un this week with a Master of Arts in school administration. He has studied summer school for years and earned a BA from the University of Town. His thesis defended by position, his work supports child education near Town and its surrounds, including Minnesota borders, with future prospects in teaching and administration.
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Hal T. Johnnnan
Remburg
University of Nebris- UN
Ars
Mir. Drimsondt
University of Town
Depres
Mx. Johnson
Lim
Duta
Jotngan
Missouri
Setent
Iorth
Bornutrd
Cheowlt
Mistaun
Osm
Chen
Robison
Wits
Ion
Dulinsolt
Campatizn
Fine
Hamburg Masons Hold Special Meeting
The Hamburg Masons held a special meeting Tuesday evening with six clowk abner served for Greanewibers of the dower law and officers of Ute To wal lodge. Degree work was exemplified by the army team from Ft. Dwnaha. Ray Fletcher sought the third degree. Delegates and members from Shenandoaly Omaha Watson Blyston Farragut Thurttan Bilney Dunbar Nebr and Nebrixke City attended.
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Clowk Abner
8Ilney
Dunbar
Nebr
Nebrixke City
Editors Visit Festival Recalls Parade Attendees
An uneven OCR report notes AM Piper editor of the Gomad Bluff Nonpareil attending the parade with comments from An ally who dropped by. Gen Prank Bexermer of Avoca and Carl Mir tmann visited, sharing a chilly afternoon and a line about a talk show.
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Piper
Gomad
Altyad Vorknimn
Rock Port Mall
Wisiter
Gen
Bexermer
Avoca
Carl Mirtmann
Brak
Kieldiny
Amin
Mitchel to Iowa City with Aggressive University Prospects
Lavoy Budge MitchelJet heads to Iowa City for summer work and university study, with early notice praising his work ethic. A Hamburg High School graduate and football talent, he is expected to rise for the University of Iowa and make an impact in spring semester athletics and future seasons.
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Lavoy
Budge
Mitceliell
Inwit City
Lebler
Hamburg
University of Iowa
At Spor
Rail Officials Visit for Fourth Annual Peony Festival
Rail officials from Burlington and C B & Q joined the event in Hamburg last week for the fourth annual Peony Festival. Attendees included R Wright Armstrong of C B from St Louis and S Missouri, Gus A Thuchman Burlington Lines and H C Mordagal St Joseph Missouri, T Abbott Gt Josey, Geo Eckhart and others. The visitors praised the show and expressed pleasure at the reception, promising to return.
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Burlington Ritit Aad
Hamburg
R. Wright Armstrong
C. B
St. Louis
Missal
B. L
Agelo. C. & Q
Rescued Prom Car Trunk After Narrow Escape
A boy heard noises from a car trunk and alerted Mary Peckin who released the trunk key. Sonny Brown and Mr and Mrs Daunte Brown attended a tent show when a strange incident occurred, but the trunk was secured and no one harmed.
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Sonny Brown
Ame
Daunte, Brown
Anid
Brown
Marry Peckind
Cen Dannie
Lieutenant and Governor Spoke at Kiwanis Meeting
Attendance at the Kiwanis sub meeting was light because many helped prepare for the Peony Festival. Lieutenant Governor Darteher and Governor Zinmeenmay attended and gave remarks, with Whitt Johnson slated to chair the evening and present a new program.
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Kiwanly
Loret
Klewants
Chales Darteher
Saad
Zinmeinmay
Tach
el- Seus Tae
WCCO
Leiewlgeen
Tenwanes
Simi
Adrire
Johnson
Chib
Oite
Commencement Day at Tabor College
Tabor College in Tabor will hold graduation on a Friday in January with campus open after 9 am for inspections. A reception follows the ceremony at 1:20 pm, and about four more graduates are expected compared with last year.
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Tabor
Tawi
Jane
Loemomine
Pire Studenta
Meical
Otha
Wearth
They Did Well Too They Were Fewer This Year
A muddled reflection praises certain unnamed community members for their efforts during the Peony Festival yet criticizes others who hinder progress. The piece laments public fault finding and highlights individuals perceived as not aiding communal improvement.
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Roseral
Jenoare
Hamburg High Band Invited to Des Moines Parade
The Hamburg high school band, Sidnny FB Wilnex, accepts an invitation to join The Des Moines Register and Tribune at the annual carrier saled man's convention in Des Moines on Monday. They will perform in a noon parade along downtown streets and attend a circus show featuring William Boyd and his horse.
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Hamburg
Sidnny FB
Wilnex
Divertor
Des Moines Megister and Tribune
Des Moines
Dawntown
Tres Moines
William “Boyd
Alan
Detter Kino
William Boyd
Riverview Amusement Park
Heglylor
Tribune
Donkey Ball Event Promises Fun and Local Buzz
A quirky fundraiser or entertainment night is planned with donkeys and a playful conker kit game. Local groups advertise at stores and schools to boost attendance, aiming to draw crowds next week amid community excitement.
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Jack
Moaburg
Nate
Visited Field Day Leaders Reported Local Trip
A group including ALT Markovien and Barron of Co moved through Shenandoah and Cinyinda on business. They returned home on Tuesday after a trip that proved profitable and interesting.
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Markovien
Barron of
Julius Barroy
Shenandoah
Wms
J. J. Bayon
Cinyinda
Avade
Feds
Teneas
Vie
Wow Yore Average Marriages Hourly Reported
An average of fourteen persons are married every hour in Wow Yore according to local records. The figure reflects steady wedding activity across the region with ceremonies occurring throughout the day and evening hours.
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New York
Wow Yore Ole
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