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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1939
Page
5
The article profiles Nathan Mortimore, a lifelong English pioneer who lost a leg years ago but retains optimism and a talent for making friends. He credits the Golden Rule as the secret of his success and views modern life as full of opportunities despite hardship.
Fragmentary text notes a person named Morilote with claims of secret learning, good herds, and accomplishments. It mentions birth in a year near Ane ranks of the Upper lows bivy, with broken phrasing and unclear context. No definitive events or dates can be confirmed from the legible portion.
Mrs Dee Nateon and her husband found two exceptionally large eggs at their country home. Each egg measured eight inches around the long way and four and three fourths inches short, weighing four ounces. A local grocer confirmed the eggs were of the large variety.
Lor Albert Potter son of Mr and Mrs H C Potter of Hamburg graduates from the Southern California university with a bachelor of science in electrical engineering. He is among 1700 spring graduates representing 176 cities and 30 foreign countries. The ceremony was held Saturday June 20th.
Walter Johnson arranged a distinctive program for Hamburg Kiwanis at last Thursday's meeting. A quiz booklet was distributed to members to guide a focused discussion, drawing lively engagement and thoughtful questions. Attendees were steadier than recent meetings, and the dialogue promised long-term benefits for the club and community.
The Fremont County community mourns Thompon Spear a longtime farmer and pioneer who died Tuesday June - he came to the area sixty seven years ago. Born October 8 1847 in New Vienna Ohio he married Lydia Frazier in 1867 and settled near Gates City then Town His life spanned many regions from Iowa to Colorado he hunted game in Waubonsie area and Nebraska City Funeral services were held at his home Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev Peter Juccs with a local quartet and violin solo.
A movement led by Dr. Fred L. Henderson and Rita James seeks new instruments and uniforms for Uhettir Maninburg high school band. The plan aims to boost band quality and student fitness through expanded participation, with a meeting scheduled at the high school auditorium next Monday at eight o'clock.
A worker at the Tealply James farm north of Hausburg escaped serious harm when a pit wall collapsed trapping him under two feet of dirt. Rescue teams from Hamburg freed him. he suffered bruises and minor injuries.
In a fragmented report a local event describes a science or tech gathering at a hall, noting Hessty and Pytle Dee involved. The account mentions a venue in a city with a theatre and university surroundings, and cites attendees from a range of roles amid unclear details.
The writer recounts a cross country trip from Omaha to Cheyenne and beyond describing the Rodeo town, Union Pacific yards, irrigation, and scenic views along the line. He notes the Continental Divide, large alfalfa fields, warming Idaho, and a picturesque passenger depot with ornamental grounds. Continued on last page.
Seventy two members gathered Friday at Mrs. M. A. McNeal’s home in Watson to celebrate the Homemakers club founding anniversary. Representatives came from Tarkio, Rock Port, Ridney, Atlantic, and Hamburg. Hostesses Mrs. McNeal Mrs. D. A. Gray and Mrs. Orville Garst welcomed guests as a history of the group was read by Mrs. Pete Schustach. Music and a program followed with readings and songs, while presidents presided over the coffee hour. The club has funded consolidation of Watson area schools and supported Red Cross work. The anniversary honored decades of service and local fellowship among members.
Bud Lang, son of O. B. Lang of Hamburg, has emerged as a top baserunning fielding talent for the Olemuciih Burd MW team. Managers praise his veteran-like defense at third base and steady hitting, with local fans hopeful for ongoing success and advancement in baseball.
The event at Hamburg athletic field Friday features Cidex Ineke versus Hamburg Nursery in a charity football match. Donkeys are pledged for the game and every player must wear a title one bib. Admission is described as reasonable with a good crowd expected.
The First Baptist church in Hamburg held a Sunday dedication for a newly installed pipe organ with morning and evening services. A sermon by Professor Anderson of Des Moines preceded organ and piano solos, with a Bible school display in the basement drawing many visitors and praise for the organ’s craftsmanship.
Large crowd of farmers and rural residents gathered at the Edney Community club in Sidney to view two government films The River and The Plow That Broke the Plain. Mrs T Richardson of the U S Department of Agriculture spoke, praising government efforts in soil conservation and farm benefits.
The Hamburg W C T U met Tuesday afternoon after devotional time. Minister Be 4G Carpenter led the study of the Junior Mission department and the pinner mission, with Eleanor Sinkth carrying baskets of rowers to children on streets. Others helped by giving at school. Cassy in interest from prin supported the work in Hamburg.
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