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Newspaper

Hamburg Reporter

Location

Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1940

Page

5

Mr Hill Describes Vacation Trip From Quebec To Windsor

Mr Hill writes from a tourist camp near Quebec eight days from home on Saturday June 8 detailing travel, sights, and misadventures. He notes slow tire leaks, encounters with locals and an English speaking girl, and reflections on French country roads, farming, and road signs. The account blends humorous observations with vivid landscape details as the journey progresses toward Windsor.

Polks Quebec Windsor Tobury Hawbury York Lancastershire Missouri

A Two Purpose Dinner in Hamburg Honors Birthday

A dinner at Prank Brainard’s home in Hamburg North Sides marked Father’s Day with Mr Brainard’s birthday on June 18. Mrs Jake Girart led a family group to celebrate, bringing well filled baskets and joy. Attending were Mrs dike Strait and daughters Doris and Mazie, Mr Alfred Buckner and family, Mr dugeit Chance and family, and Mr Jobn Shomerman. Afternoon guests included Roy Benson and Orn Buckner with Mrs J Fv.

Brainard Lote Hamburg Buncay Dike Strait End

Hamburg Hospital Notes and Community Meeting

Mrs Mer Scott of Bamburg is listed for an appendectomy on January 11. Richard Hopkins of Hamburg recovering from an appendectomy. Miss Lulu Bell Bright of Riverton admitted June 14 for an appendectomy. Mrs Lene Rees of Hamburg admitted June 18 for physical care. Miss Lulian Reenty of Aldney convalescing after an appendix. Martin Lenett of Hanbury in formation after a fractured elbow. Clover Blossour elitr mistyped item. Guests attended a meeting with Wyatt of Sleicy listed. Leaders Mrs Haymond Rixon and Ralph Walker led the session on songs and dancing.

Mer] Scott Bamburg Jan Vi Ricard Hopkins Hamburg Mies Lulu Bell Bright Riverton Jax Dune Lene Rees Hambure Lulian Reenty Aldney Art Wyatt Sleicy Lonsliceloniy Pnt Jean Welker Mas- Ine Kove Eleanor Dryden Mary Givens Gladys Mar Walker Haymond Rixon Ralph Walker Darlene Wihns Johmed Ted Keys

Hamburg Firemen Clinch Softball Win at College Springs

Hamburg Firemen defeated College Springs 18 to 13 on Tuesday. Playton pitched and M Charity batted well behind the plate as Hamburg built a lead with strong hitting and walks. Hamburgs boys posted four players with multiple hits, while College Springs suffered from ragged defense and control issues. The Hamburg girls also lost 19 to 2 in their season debut, showing a lack of practice.

Hamburg Pitemen College Springs Playton M. Charity R. Long Henibure Gelting Mitchell B. Lonx Clayton Hamburg Ag G. Beau I Gude B. Long M. Charley Glaytor P - Butler Phillips Larvon Ef Slayton Slanton Kurkham Welch Tb Smit McKinley Tigamfield Euuogy MW Bailins Dobnron Pressley Soliege Springs Lunales

Fireworks illegal under state and local law

City officials warn that Fourth of July sales and use of fireworks and explosives violate state law and a city ordinance. Violators will be prosecuted, with several recent incidents cited, and residents urged to refrain from such violations in the future.

Fiabe Bey Bist

Former Hamburg Bay Electrocution Claims Cecil Warner

Cecil Warner, 32, of Aurora Missouri, was electrocuted while working on an eight thousand volt line for an electrical contractor in Memphis Tennessee last Thursday. His partner in the job was injured trying to rescue him but survived. Warner leaves a widow Kath Warner and two sons Jack and Gene, with other relatives in Missouri. Funeral services were held Monday at St Mary’s Church in Arom Missouri, burial at MC Clivet cemetery.

Cecil Warner Aurora Memphis Tenn Warmer Wat Inet Kath Hwwarner Jack Vod Gene Charles St. Louis Fern Tarkio M. E. Senlas Hrmbi St Mary's Cneah Arom Burlil MC Clivet

Marlon TD Hacker Travels From Hanthuy to Cleveland by Plane

The report notes Mr Marlon TD Hacker arriving at Hanthuy on Tuesday, spending time at the home of her father G W Davey, and taking a five hour flight from Cleveland to Orn Jin to join in health concerns.

Marlon TD Hacker G. W. Davey Lins Bao Iit Tucker Cleveland Ohio Plone Fuse

Fragments Describe Unclear Weather and Odd Weather Terms

A garbled OCR fragment discusses unusual weather phrases and forecasts. It mentions mentions of Tuesday and Monday, strange terms like freak Leghorn Eye, and references to weather patterns without readable dates or concrete events.

Vert Jicyea

Martin A Dignan Dies After Long Illness In Iowa

Martin A Dignan a pioneer of Fremont county died after a heart ailment at age 81 years 11 months and 20 days He was born in Madison county Wisconsin son of Patrick and Mary Tuerari He married Mary Smith at Des Moines in April 1876 and farmed Hamburg Percival area most of his life Survived by wife and six children Pannie Hoyt Joseph Niesimer Levarick Dienan and Katie Dignan with eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren The funeral was at St Marys Catholic church Hamburg with burial in St Marys cemetery pallbearers Herman Hoyt Joseph Mes Clarence Arthur Lemrick and Richard Perkins

Martin A. Dignalt Fremont County Laway Maritay Maden County Waconsa Patrick Mary Utereari Mary Smith Des Moines Mambure Fin Mary Pannie Hoyt Shesandoah Jowal John Nies Hamburg Town Imer Levarick John Dienan Will Dignan Katie Dignan Percival Inwa Visa Joseph Josephine Deat Mignon Tiynan Missouri River Elis Dignan le Catholic Church Ims Hla St Mary's Catholic Church Hammars Mary's Herman Boyt Mes, Jr Clarence, Artur Bamion Lemrick Richard Perkins

New Business Firm Takes Ownership of Local Store

A deal in the latter part of the week transferred ownership of a building and store previously used by a savings bank. Improvements and remodels will begin immediately inside the store while plans for the interior remain unclear. Mr Potter and wife recently moved from Nebraska and bought the business from Joan Wright. Former head clerk Galvin Warnstaft will stay with the new firm, serving as head clerk.

Ube Tig Une Qe Furmies Savings Bank Itire Ave Nebraska Ily Warlig Joan Wright Patter Galvin Warnstaft Barmbaneny

Local notices and social mix in unsettled report

Fragmentary OCR style item mentions Mrs Ealgh and Mrs Gliny tone, with references to a regular business morning and progeny. Includes garbled names and places, unclear dates, and a potential social event at an unnamed venue. Overall reads as a disordered local notice or column fragment with several unreadable proper nouns.

Turselay Ealgh Dames Tata Achleh

Features This Week at the Colonial

The Colonial presents two double feature programs this week with Too Many Husbands starring Dean Arthur Fred Marman and Melvyn Douglas plus On Their Own featuring The Jones Family in a humorous look at familial chaos Pa is broke and Mo fy runs a rundown bungalow court. Next Sunday to Tuesday brings Lillian Russell with Ed ward Arnold Warren Wilkins Lea Carrillo in a drama about love and fame. A Tuesday night comedy and a Sabotage feature are also listed with a newsreel and short.

Colonial Thursay Dean Arthur Fred MarMur Pay Melvyn Douglas Jones Thur Golontal Sucad Alier Faye Don Ameche Henry Fonds Colunia Lillian Rursael Edward Almold Warren Wilkins Lea Carrilla Elassic Pinmond Jha Brady Jiverman Inee Amerlca Reed Fea Merchants Garden Oliver Ichavies Grapewin Lucien Litle Amerinan

Miss Schneider Graduates From Washington College Event

Miss Schneider, daughter of Mr and Mrs Tiamsburg, graduates from Washington College in a ceremony held May 22. Degrees and certificates were conferred for the class of seven hundred seventy five, with the event led by faculty including Dean Kenton de Hellins and honored at the university hall in the capital city.

Dex Fred Sclnetder Mins Pallinot Tiamsburg Inclu George Binta University Ab Hwasademton J. C Wits Ue Arta Wededgave Ptulucki Constinsiuton Weir Sont Kento de Hellins

Bobby Leech Breaks Arm Monday A.M.

A boy named Bobby Leech breaks his arm on a Monday morning while riding with Dobby and another child near the offices of Wanamaker & Watmakers. Roy Wanamaker sends for a doctor and the lad is taken to Homburg hospital for X rays to assess the injuries.

Baishy Feneycar Leonard Leech Dobby Bobby Win Wanamaker & Wat Robby Roy Wanamaker Homburg Hospital

Hamburg Community Club forms around Fourth of July observance

Readable text outlines closures of many Hamburg businesses on July Fourth from 10 am to after supper, postal and bank holiday impacts, and postholiday mail access. It notes a community group forming for civic work, a festival committee update, and a Tuesday meeting to plan future events and governance.

Hamburg

New Phone Bank Initiative From Bamburg’s Boys

A chaotic notice describes a July 1 rollout of telephone direct subscriptions led by Bamburg's Boys Souls. It outlines mail to phone delivery, old book exchanges for new subscribers, and payment for each successful hook delivered, aiming to reduce wrong numbers and improve directory accuracy while noting a press office and local business contact.

Bamburg Bouk Igs Stout la le Macy Wil Devia

Preparations Continue as School Year Nears

Principal Mr. Dixon leads preliminary efforts for the coming school year at HAC. Teachers and staff, including Mrs. Allert Pring, plan classroom readiness and student supervision. The temporary plan aims to keep pace with renovations and instructional needs as the term opens.

Tom Snag Paplitinn Hebranka Howe el Rips Dison Imythey Allert Pring Dixon Digan

Tichara Beli and the Gavel at Wyette Ars Peink

A garbled passage mentions Tichara Beli and a set of names including Seth Huetian Gavel and Wad msn Tvs, with references to taverns, Geli, and Hailsham. The readable fragment hints at a local event or notice but lacks clear facts or dates.

Seth Huetian Gavel Msn Tvs Hailsham

Otto Putman Injured In Farm Accident Monday Morning

Otto Putman sustained a severe head wound and injuries to his left shoulder after a wooden beam fell from a divider at a farm south of Wumburg. He was rushed to town where doctors reported no broken bones and expected a brief recovery period.

Ole Palin Winniie Wumburg Putman Atdrushmonds Haley Uwa Otto Connciman

Rhett and Bud Still Going Strong

A garbled account mentions Rhett and Bud in a doubleheader with references to a Wisconsin venue and local teams. It notes pitching and batting performances, with unclear player names and actions across two games, emphasizing rivalry and team effort.

Rhett Bud

Revivalist gathering in Spokane features notable attendees

A revival event in Spokane draws attention with speakers including J Tengah and local figures. The visit includes calls for spiritual renewal, with participants from nearby towns and a focus on faith and community outreach amid a lively crowd.

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Mr. Hill Hamburg Hospital Clover Blessem Club Hamburg Bay Junge CSM Martin A Dignan THE Miss Schneider Bobby Leech Feledman Merket Thomas Conners Tno. Smith's Super Market Dee Niles Niles Hess Variety Meat Market Boyle's Sore Bob Burns Clothing Rubock's Proll Gro Medford’s Furniture Sto Mansfield Furniture Hapibure Cleaners Modern Cleaners Zula Be Antz Dames Lumber Co Elecine Sher Hamburg Tiretrie & 1 Heelers Hardwire Belk Hardware Co Western Auto Simply Tennell’s Paul Ponte Opal Buthen Hatton Campbell's Hardware Ana Mipst Oppot Postoffice Danny Ib Postoffice Stevice Matt Mamtasra Duis Jake Friedman Meade Antil Vernery Willy All Bluffs Clarindy Hanbure Scheok Elpet Mavarey James Lirber Sas Ian Ela Canhe Es Olaya Ruby Bensley Ehraring Ubeish Manga Wa Otto Putman Fred Tate Ike Lott Dane York Gily Amman Sumly Wil Will Ghurley Wisconsin Tehelt Hamburr Hsenka Fenrabibe le Png Mayes Jean Langething Gaby Ely Tao Alrik Gag Sunnaand, An Iter J. Tengah Elie Spokane Boprent Cate Mds ChilMeat Rivertons Lambtire
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