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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1947
Page
5
Heavy rains swollen the Nishna River and neighboring waterways inundated eastern Iowa and the Mississippi area. Towns were cut off, farms damaged, and stocks of crops ruined as water closed roads, overwhelmed bridges, and forced evacuations with relief workers aiding residents and animals.
Miss Mary Hoskins daughter of Mr and Mrs Wayne Hoskins of Anthon and Charles T Lyon of Anthon were married at the bride’s parent home in Rok Park Me Friday June 6 Rev Clayton B Wittstrask officiated. Attendants were Mrs A R Reynolds and Wallace Cory. Bride wore white with pink corsage. groom in dark suit. A reception followed as guests viewed a new wing under construction at Anthon High School and at the Anthon farm.
Fragmented local notices describe a Wednesday afternoon event at an Eatery fray where A. E. Wattmaliar and others were involved. a snack wedding was staged by several named individuals. The piece mentions a pledge of allegiance, a school activity at Falta City junior high, and a modeling exhibit by a daughter of Mr and Mrs Ty Ploleher.
The text presents a damaged report about a Legion event in Anim Street with crews removing something and crowds near a court area. It mentions a boy performing, Orchida, and Humphry, with references to a fine tab and a large fee to the Legions for seven members.
Citizens urged to return for three vaccine shots at the local officer after the Monday signup. District Health Service No 11 manager Clive Johnson oversees free service with nurse aide and shelter support from Red Cross. Flood night saw two shelters opened at city hall and Tegton hall with cots and bedding, while warnings about drinking water safety and food contamination were issued. Weather cut power and disrupted the high service for over two hours due to dust storms in the north and west, affecting towns in southern Nebraska and nearby areas.
The wedding of Brown and Gaines took place Friday at the Hamburg Baptist Church with Rev. Ranvoth Leflulmes officiating. The bride wore a beige brown dress, with a large bridal party and guests from Farragut and neighboring towns. The groom is a WWII veteran who served in the Bulge and European theater, now returning to residence in Hamburg. A reception followed at the bride’s home, with a three-tier cake and table centerpiece.
Report covers the 4H girls club convention at Tur State led by seven local club leaders. Details list participants Virginia Hatwen Eathee Ravelins Madge Smith and others, with plans for June activities, elections, and special programs.
A garbled OCR list narrates hospital admissions and surgeries with numerous names and places. It mentions patients like Judith Ann Haus and Victor McCall, various operations such as appendectomy and tonsillectomy, and visitors, all set in a dated small-town hospital scene with scattered location hints and weathered phrasing.
Donald Clayton spoke on a recent Grand Rapids trip before the Rheans club on Thursday evening. He discussed church work with Rev. and Mrs Overholser of Marsh, detailing experiences with the general assembly and associated duties, and reflecting on the trip's broader faith and community context.
The Areatean fuga ait Lahn Aux hosts the annual picnic Monday evening with eye yal dels, welcoming boys and girls with a group of about fourteen youths selling pies. Nearly $200 was raised from the sale, aiding community youth work led by the Auxillary and Past wre moyt ap yrelnticg.
Fragmentary OCR readout records unsettled remarks about a vacation, a police force, and a fatal incident. Names and details are garbled, but hints of a wedding or marriage case and a force response appear tangled with unclear dates and locations. The readable bits imply a local news brief with personal notes rather than a clear event.
A weather summary reports multiple rainfall events from May 18 to May 25 with totals including 10 inches at a location near Watsarin Ake and 3.10 inches in a two week period. The season’s first major rain brings crops under stress while forecasts cite across the board variability and lingering moisture.
A suspect in Hobart Town confessed to theft after being taken into custody east of Hronbarg. Property recovered includes a prosthetic item and other items tied to the crime. The suspect faces charges and is held at Boutin Cavalli jail awaiting further action.
A quirky report details the Deabhaye'y Chamber of Come team’s rough Sunday at Crate Jant. Players clash with opponents amid a chaotic scene as injuries and celebrations mix with odd names and unfamiliar places.
Army discharge received by Lloyd Gehek from Michigan General Hospital Ti china. Weelwad returns home. Regular activities resumed Friday with entertainment by "42" at Mrs da It Stulla. New front being placed in ITM Weaiding on Bateeot for Wi. Chelan building, Chevrolet agency nearby.
A couple Marsled and Linden Ghureh Tabort Mitchell Willson ane Mins j Allen Faye Olath wed Sunday at 8 pm in Linden church. Rev Gall Dunning of Famuburg officiated quoting the ceremony, in a modest Anglo style ceremony.
Obituary notice for E B Mapes longtime Lane Chapel resident, dies at Hamburg Hospital after brief illness. Survived by widow, children including Mary Mapes and others, with funeral services set for June 8 at 2:00 PM at the Methodist church and burial at Mt Olive cemetery. Many relatives and friends listed among survivors.
The executive hoard of the National Effort Association met in Hamilton over the weekend. Vice president Arch Fid and general manager Chicago Wy their wife and Ari Gardner treasurer Crate Null were guests of Mrs Fred W. Ton. Sunday A. D. Brailley Mack Friuli and Ot. Young-Moe Orman joined. the group toured local industries and heard speeches. L. R. Shulin visited Ham and the family of Sait Teeta. April 22 marked the baptism of a granddaughter, Kahlo Asm.
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