Ten Years Ago Whist Club Hosts Surprise Picnic
The Whist club enjoyed a surprise picnic on Wednesday afternoon hosted by Mrs C D Butterfield and Mrs M F Conley. Local cherry growers fear crop loss due to lack of demand and insufficient pickers as fruit ripens. Elizabeth Bell Lloyd died at her son Benjamin’s home in South Hamburg at 75 years. Dr R Sykes and Miss Hallhouse wed at the Vyse home on Argye Street. Various social visits and travels are noted, including Mrs James Reade of Sidney visiting Hamburg and Fred Switzer visiting from St. Joseph. Several local residents are listed with recent movements and greetings, and a birth is announced for Eve Sutler and her wife’s daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C D. Butterfield
M. F Conley
Elizabeth Bell Lloyd
Benjamin
Park Street
Hamburg
R. Sykes
Miss Hallhouse
Smarchagg
J. A. Vyse
Argye Street
C. A. Highfield
Chas, McCracken
South Jones
Wichita
Kas
Jones
James Reade
Sidney
CE. Holloway
Thurman
R.F. Nix
Fred Switzer
National Biscuit’ Co
St. Joseph
James Easley
Robert
Waterloo
Iis
Bessie Danforth
Irene Hail
Nebraska City
Grace Hoyt
Fred Lush
South Omaha
Hamburg Fourth Celebration Promises Exciting Sports and Parade
Hamburg prepares a grand Fourth celebration with a thirty mile auto race three bike heats on Main Street and grand fireworks. Crandall's band will provide music and a morning parade features promising floats from local merchants. Community efforts include a special Presbyterian church fundraiser coordinated by Editor Wiesell and the Free-Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Main
Crandall
Ladies Aids Meet To Coordinate Church Work
Mrs. T S Stevens hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering of town ladies aids to improve coordination among church workers. Attendees discussed plans for more effective joint efforts, with light refreshments served. D A Mincer mourns Sol Mincer in Chicago cancer death. he previously worked for Goldbergs and in Hamburg and Nebraska City. A new Argyle street bridge project moves forward with readiness to begin, promising a beautiful design and improved access to the cemetery road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.S. Stevens
D. A. Mincer
Sol
Chicago
Goldberg
Hamburg
Nebraska City
Mincer
Argyle Street
Classy Sarn John Neff Finishing a Home Barn on E Street
John Neff completes a fine hollow tile and stucco barn at his home on E street. The structure will rival many homes with hot and cold water and bath connections installed. A second story is planned and electric wiring installed for comfort and convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Neff
E Street
Elec Po
Marie Miller Shines At St Bernard’s Academy Commencement
Marie Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Jos Miller of this city starred in the St Bernard s academy commencement in Nebraska City last week She performed multiple piano solos to warm reception and also sang in the chorus Her talent and progress in music were noted as key achievements this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Miller
Jos. Miller
St. Bernard's Academy
Nebraska City
Miss Miller
Struck a Live Wire at His Own Business Basement
W. T. Davidson of the Republican was shocked when he touched a live lamp socket in his basement this week. He called for help with a distress signal heard a block away, and rescuers arrived to find him with a badly blistered hand he had released himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Davidson
The
Republican
Mr. Davidson
Wil
Engleman Family Heads to Midland South Dakota Homestead
Mesdames Sim Engleman and Robt Engleman with children depart for Midland South Dakota to spend the summer on a homestead. Robert goes ahead with preparations and Mrs J E Elrod arrives from Omaha to keep house at the Engleman home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
Sim Engleman
Robt. Engleman
Midland
S. D
Robert
J. E. Elrod
Omaha
Engleman Home
Entertaining Married Ladies Club at Mrs Dean’s Home
On Friday afternoon Mrs Harry Dean hosted the Married Ladies Club with forty two members attending and enjoying an amusement followed by light refreshments. J W Murphy is moving his plumbing business to a newly purchased building near the Cut Rate and expects to have the setup ready soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Dean
Married Ladies’ Club
J. W. Murphy
John
Baptists Picnic at Zutz Grove Draws Large Attendance
Sunday school members held their annual picnic in Zutz grove in the east part of town. A large number attended and a big noon dinner was spread beneath the trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Sunday School
Zutz Grove
Boyhunkin Woodsman Fights Off Big Fish Tragedy
Johanie Gude and his brother Jimmi were in a slough area cutting weeds when Johanie killed a large shallow water fish. Jimmie swung his hoe and struck Johanie on the wrist, breaking the targel bone and inflicting a deep gash. The injured boy was taken to a doctor and expected to recover if no complications arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanie Gude
Bimh
Jimmi
Johnnie
Jimmie
Carder Sells Hamburg Picture House to Dumont Buyer
On Wednesday L H Carder disposed of his picture house to L O Brewer of Dumont Ia and the new owner will take charge after the first of the month. Carder has run the Iris in Hamburg for six years and three years more as proprietor. The house has been popular and well fitted. The new owner is a former newspaper man who has just closed a term as postmaster and has show business experience. Carder family plan further changes for health reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Carder
L. O. Brewer
Dumont
Carder
Hamburg
Cardes
Evening Sacred Concert at Methodist Church
A Victrola sacred concert was held at the Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday evening. Thanks to H. G. Butterfield the program featured many of the world’s best singers. A good crowd attended despite threatening weather, and the service was regarded as a success overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
H. G. Butterfield
Baby Burned by Hot Coffee at Breakfast
A baby of Mr. and Mrs. Welch suffered a burn during breakfast when coffee spilled on the child. The incident left the infant in considerable pain. Chas Medford and wife drove to Liarein Sunday to bring their daughter Veerah home, facing heavy rains that delayed their return well into the early morning hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil
Yiam Welch
Hiac
Chas. Medford
Wift
Liarein
Veerah
Christian and Baptist church notices dominate the week
Religious notices urge Bible school at ten, sermons at eleven, and evening services with music and fellowship. Pastors B H Coonradt A W Tandy invite all to union services in the park starting July first. Church of Christ announces Sunday reading and Lyceum at the Lyceum building. Gospel Mission hosts nightly free meetings. Mrs Harry Dean hosts a Shenandoah house party with Reynolds sisters and Burgoer family. O E S Kensington event features Miss Campbell and Miss McAdoo performances and a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church -Bible School
B. H. Coonradt
Baptist Church
The
Church of Christ
Lyceum
Harry Dean
Mary
Kate
Anna Reynolds
Jessié Burgoer
Daisy Dirman
Shenandoah
McAdoo
Lou Simons
Mattie Shaver
Phoebe Mitchell
One Day Early In Paper To Benefit Advertisers
The Reporter will publish one day earlier next week so advertisers gain full value from ads. Readers are urged to note the advance date and that news items should be submitted promptly. This week includes a green two page insert. A mix up caused two pages to be left blank last week and the error was not noticed until late.
Iowa Poultry Worth 38 Millions Per Year
Iowa poultry and eggs valued at $38 million, based on 36,092,390 fowls and 97,549,731 dozen eggs produced in a year. Egg output alone worth $21 million. output could buy 64,000 automobiles, one per thirty four residents. Figures from the Iowa Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jowa
Minnesota
Iowa
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Alaska
California
Colorado
Best people promise new directories and upgraded exchange
The community awaits the delivery of new directories this Saturday and a Sunday rollout of the improved exchange. The office is neatly set up with second hand parts, a shipment of three hundred second hand phones arrived earlier this week, and service is aimed to meet Bell standards soon. Central staff have faced long hours during the system change, and townsfolk are asked to be patient and kind as the new exchange is installed to serve Hamburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exchange
Ceal
Ant
Hamiburg
Barrett to move Leader stock to new improved location
M. J. Barrett of the Leader plans to start moving his stock early next week to the former Hatch Harness Shop building. The room is freshly fitted with new shelving, creating a better display and store room. James Bogan owns the current Leader site and will adapt the space after Barrett vacates to suit his needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Barrett
The
Leader
Hatchharness Shop
James Bogan
Barrett
Bogan
Fortunate Accident and Local Notes in Grange Hall Area
Sam Smith escaped unharmed after his traction engine skidded on a bridge during a heavy rain on a hill, tumbling down a steep bank but suffering no injuries. Yeomen memorial service followed by cemetery decorations led by Rev. B H Coonradt. Various locals noted for travel, school visits, and teacher exams in Sidney and Peru, with social visits to Hamburg and Rock Port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Smith
Sam
Grange Hall
Yeomen Order
B. H. Coonradt
Hamburg area social visits noted in local round of guests
Numerous Hamburg residents and relatives are recorded visiting kin across nearby towns. Entries list Mrs. Fred Heroan, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Garst, Mrs. Sherman Benedict, Miss Edith Muffley, Gaylord York, Luther York, Mrs. Niles, and others visiting Hamburg, Plattsmouth, Council Bluffs, and Kansas City, with several returning home for summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillley Buby
Mcs
Fred Heroan
Tareburg
Leon Garst
Sherman Benedict
Hamburg
Edith Muffley
Gaylord York
Luther York
Council Bluffs
Roy Clodfetlow
N.J. Noles
Kansas City
Margaret
Ada Gookins
Back to the Island: Gryden to sail for Philippines
J. S. Gryden and his bride visited his sister Mrs. D. B. Finley last week then traveled to the coast to visit relatives before sailing for the Philippine islands on Sunday. Dryden has worked as a government teacher there for ten years and has crossed the ocean six times. He recently returned with many curves from the islands and shared insights into native life and customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.S. Gryden
Bride
D. B. Finley
Philippine Islands
Dryden
Marriage Report St Joe Between Mabel Bright and Frank Hazelwood
Reports say Mabel Bright and Frank Hazelwood wed at St. Joe on Saturday. Bright was a night operator at the Independent and Hazelwood formerly resided here. Sophia Driever has taken the operator job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Bright
Frank Hazelwood
St. Joe
Miss Bright
the Independent
Frank
Sophia Driever
Farm Auction Sells Former Asbury Jacks Property
A farm formerly owned by Asbury Jacks sold at public auction last Saturday. William Hesseman secured the property at eighty three dollars per acre, marking one of the county’s first farm sales at auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Jacks
William Hesseman
County Conventions At Sidney Tomorrow For County Organizations
County conventions will be held at Sidney tomorrow to perfect county organizations and transact other business. Many delegates are expected to attend from here.Helen Roe returns from Morningside college and will spend the summer with her grandparents. Mr F Brumback and Mrs Mary Vyse and son have been at the M M Payne ranch due to Mrs Payne’s illness. Leslie Yager Jr and wife visited Nebraska City on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Helen Roe
Morningside
Mr. F. Brumback
Mary Vyse
M. M. Payne Ranch
M. M. Payne
Also Mentioned on This Page
Blake Strait
Athorsda
Mollie Albers
Grant Harris
Lou Nix
Buck Morgan
R. C. Campbell
Riverton
Della Sykes
JS. Kinney
Eve Sutler
Ali
Roy Wikoff
Wilbur Towns
Watson
Presbyterian Church of
Dakota
M. L. Kis
Naw
Baptists Picnic
Victrola
A. W. Tandy
Assemblies of God
the Gospel Mission
Yeomen Memorial
C. N. Bunch
Western Union
Peru
Will Stauffer
Wamburg
Will
Dle
Finley
Missouri
Arkansas
Oscar Crosley
Mr. Smith
Rock Port
Ervin Helm
Alma Pickell
Mina Butts
Ruth Clayton
Wilds
Dick Smith
Chas. Noblett
Fern Wagner
Alpha Halliday
Markc Beil
Otie Noblett
Anna McConnell
Mary Mitch F
S.T. Mitchell
Mabel Fishers
J. Mc Neal
Isaac Martin
Chas
Hays
Hessie Blades
W. E. Hays
W. R. Million
S. D. Hudson
Beryle Watts
Rock Part
Ona Brady
Plattsmouth
O. H. Bayless
Blanche Good
Marion Good
Tom’ Hays
Sylvester Hall
Theodore Strickland
Plattamouth
Joe Hoy
Grace Murry
Langdon
D. ©. White
Amy Crocket
Near Rock Port
Mca Sylvester Garst
Son
Evans
Orégon
Raymond Arsdlersart
Alta V. Young
Veleo
Mound Farm
Leslie Yager, Jr
Nesbraska City
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