War in England Reported Through First Hand Address
The report centers on Ruby Beastey’s address by Miss Bill de Beal of York England, an exchange teacher, at a university women event. It describes English mobilization plans after Dunkirk and wartime roles for women, youth, and older citizens, detailing air raids, home guard, and home front efforts.
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Que
Hlwants Club
Ruby Beastey
Busliness É Professional Womens Club
Bill de Beal
York
England
Grater
Gresh
Dunkirk
Englad
Ehd
Alchteen Verre
Air Corps
Einhteen
Pers
Irchin
Bern Adverell
Vinmage
Benwhile
Minneapolis
Grood
Panini
Dante
Tuatha
Tyne
Deserter Arrested in Rock Port in Army Fetch
A man in a soldier’s uniform, who gave the name Jee W. Todd, was arrested in Rock Port on a deserter charge from the U S Army. He claimed Hamburg and Shertenstaals as home and said he had left Camp Gleibournt, La, in early August. Police from nearby towns took him into custody. he appeared about 24 and offered no reason for his absence. No ties to others with the same name are known in this community.
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Jee W
Todd
Afrhisan County
Hamburg
Shertenstaals
Rock Port
U. S. Army
Camp Gleibournt
Tengenworth
Kansas
Minnie Plant Visits Rock Port
Pioneer Hamburg resident Miss Minnie Plant, in Rock Port for a town visit, recalls long absence and reconnects with locals. She spoke with C. G. Crump and others, inquiring about old acquaintances like Joe Konrat, and promised more frequent future visits to the town she left over fifty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Plant
Pioneer
Hamburg
Ang Wao
Rock Port
Athlon County Mail
C. G. Crutp
Mr. Crump
Miss Plant
Joe Konnat
Botalo
N.Y
Ibn
Wyatt Lewin
Pao Denker
Arriock
Feir
Mike
Married at Rock Part During Decoration Day Visit
A quiet ceremony occurred at Rock Part when Mr and Mrs Den ver of Colorado were married during Decoration Day visits. The couple, who will spend the weekend in Rambure, received warm wishes from friends. Chanen In tilerary Bank RP. Hickman, long-time president and library board member, resumed duties as he moves to Onaka. Max T Ells Mig named to the board, awaiting city council confirmation. H Smaliew named deputy president to succeed Wickman.
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Hin
Hut
Gerzomt
Denver
Cola
Alua
Heinbure
Rock Part
Rambure
Ang
Fragmented wartime grocery notes reveal scarce goods and rationing
A garbled wartime transcription lists scarce items and rationing details. It references groceries like potatoes and carrots, shops such as Woolworths, and mentions ration tokens, pennies saved for goods, and general wartime scarcity affecting daily life. Names and places are obscured by errors, but the overall sense is a home-front snapshot of shortages and coping strategies.
Flood Strikes River Basin Causing Some Damage
Flooded river reaches caused minor devastation across the valley with water in lower ditches and weakened embankments. A dike near Perelval breached briefly but was repaired quickly. bags and pumps held back widespread damage as winds threatened further trouble and planners eyed dry conditions for future crops.
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Perelval
Restrict Bike Riding in Hamburg Downtown Streets
City officials of Hamburg restrict bicycle riding on key downtown streets after numerous complaints. The new order bans bikes on Min street from C to G, Ce street Argyle to Park, 7% street Argyle to Burlington railroad, and F street Argyle to Parintrere. The measure aims to prevent accidents and reduce costs from related incidents.
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Ccity
Hamburg
Thin No- Hee
Dicerie
Min Street
Argyle
Park Strest
Buellnaton
Aruyin
Toree
Features This Week At The Colonial
The Colonial screens a lively week with Mote, Wun Bailey, and a strong cast. Notable titles include a real story with Ray Senin and Claudette Colbert, plus a midweek comedy and a hit from the Saturday Evening Post. Final plans include Thursday Friday and Birthday Night with Rayiloud and Faulette Goddard as headliners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wun Bailey
Dr. Donut Revd
Moby Biwh
Wil Jon
Wil
Bobby Binks
Serene Kreteuk Yung
Jackin Cooman
Had
Erik
Erik Cast Dn Dhe Fee Own Inlet. Fast Ntory
Tvs
Atory
Ong
Sateurday Evening Post
Alehiy
Playas
Rayiloud
Faulette Goddard
Janet
Methodist Ministers on the Move in Des Moines Conference
The annual Des Moines Methodist conference met to set year appointments noting several changes. Several pastors like Rev. Mick Gutfsteadur and Rev. J Wreechine shift posts, with Bedford congregation seeking closer placement to Atbin, and others reassigned to towns including Glenswood and Sidney, reflecting aging leadership and district adjustments.
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Roy
Mick Gtufstedur
Bedford
Courly Kent
Willy
Atbin
Wufstader
J. MacDougal
Hanbury
Pes Moines
Chapris
Tom Hunts
F.Z
Barnes
Hey
Ogarker
Glens Wood
J Wreechine
Brett
Pietra put-Madison
BO. Donighas
Young reporter visits office with grand tales from Rock Port
Henry Moore of Rock Port visits the Reporter office and claims to be a great grandfather with a newborn great grandson named Ronald. He plans retirement after moving to Lawn and helps Ernest plow, doing carpentry and field work while folk joke about his activity and age.
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Gramtdod
Mearle Lytle
Ronald
Joe Fred
Henry Moore
Rock Fort
Ernest
Lorre
Maine
Henry
Rock Port
Rubber drive boosts community support for old tires
Citizens respond to President Koopwelt's call for old rubber collection. Ha tone coordinates efforts. donors bring hot water bottles and other usable items. A penny per pound is offered for rubber, with local groups like the Mig Maltons assisting.
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Koopwelt
Anna Wosethle
Tye Panyu
Wedding Held Thursday At Limburg Meadish Church
Miss Bhitley Leite gered daughter of My and Ladgerwood of Wunbure wed Brent Koelsrud of Jollet IA in a double ceremony at 4 40 p m Rev C R Flown presiding Bride wore white jersey gown with fingertip veil. groom in formal attire Attendants included Helen Mobrie and Elion Kolsend among others. both families noted for local ties and church involvement.
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Bhitley Leitegered
Wail Mian
Ladgerwood
Wunbure
Brent BR
Koelsrud
Jollet
A. J. Konrid
Waverlin
Limburg Mee
C. R. Flown
Gharon Govines
Kang
James Leite Ay
Bulley
Lon Tie School
Christin Endlowe
Stnpran
Beta Phi
Dori
Aarohd
MaUtip
Mae
Mareh
Heron
Mira Brown
Lave Het
Navy Recruiting Officer Coming to Hamburg
Navy recruiting officer will be at Mansfield's furniture parlor in Hamburg all day Friday of this week to discuss opportunities, age limits, and naval courses. Local men are invited to meet the officer from Council Bluffs recruiting office for information and advice on joining Uncle Sam's Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Chine Bey
Sam
Navy
Registration drive and city hall lead on local education plan
An early 20th century notice outlines a June 30 registration window for young men aged 18 to 20, announces officials in charge, and details a free education initiative. It notes that Dim C. Davis will oversee January registration in the city hall and references an Art region registration deadline.
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Young Fen
Spd
Cie Daca Board
Pernons
Misty Part
Dim C. Davis
Tmibuary
Garland Tiutsor Married In June Ceremony
Gar land Tiutsor wed Gartind M Hutram and Ruth B Bauer in a Calvary church ceremony on a June evening. The bride wore a light gown with a veil. guests included family and friends. After a reception the couple left for Cleveland.
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Gartind M
Hutram
John Aula
Humburx
Sid Ruth B. Bauer
Buffalo
Vownlay Vevenins
Aelouk
Calvary
Chuneti
Milmore Ave
Jeni
Ross
Atraeson
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Woolworths
Uy Woods
Tiaska
Europe
THE
Ed Gowaly
Ik Lam Ibui
RGG Store Des
Ender
Mit
Mint
Fleite
Goa
Reeves Renee
Tae
Metlroy
Sid Inet
Heiehary Cemetery
Tabianne
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Leta Gowdy
Bars
Beulah Shields
Mra
Adeline
Cetretory
L. Dunesn
Pal. Manzfield
Tho Brown
Lent Dilfler
Mary Carrol
Anne Hollinesworth
E. West
Advisory Council
Rugielny Sanel
Garland Tiutsor
Pavers Reunion
Vente
Jaleaitte Yey
Lie
Sadie
Cian Powers
Mt. Oo Sire
Sarare Jehuldeen
STP
Beniest Peevers
Caine
Uur
Mung
Ifatabata
Mir
Mira
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