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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1962
Page
2
A compact look back at Hamburg items from ten twenty and thirty years ago. The column recalls notable events people and places that shaped the town then and now. Readers are invited to share their memories and local milestones over the decades.
Dick Payne was stationed at Forres Air Force Base in Topeka Kansas. John Woodward elected local Legion Commander for the year. Miss Barbara Lee Fletcher and Jack Clavion married June 22. Mrs. Paul Wright, Merli and Tim touring Iowa and nearby states. Margaret Moore and Kenneth Catlett married June 20 at Sidney. Fireworks display planned for July 4. First stock car races by the Jay Cees drew a large crowd. Heavy rainfall caused Nishna River floods closing Sidney and Riverton bridges. John Powers listed June 28. Daytime frocks on sale at Boyle's Store for 1.00 and 1.95. Reid's Hardware advertising electric fans 2.95, 5.95, 7.95. Separator oil advertised at 10 cents a quart. Pork sausage 5 cents, hams 15 cents per pound at local markets.
Twenty years ago the Gamble Store closed as manager Wm Peck was called into the armed forces. An American Red Cross First Aid instructor course produced several certified instructors from Hamburg Riverton Farragut and other locals. Postal receipts in Sidney rose to second class. Hamburg had 47 men register for Selective Service. News of moves and local business changes tied to Camp Liewster and Standard Oil bulk station profitability surfaced with pumpkin planting advertised at four dollars per ton.
Aliss Leta Schneider spoke about her European trip to the Kiwanis Club. Fremont County Medical Society met in Hamburg on Thursday. Mr and Mrs J W Uas leman announced their daughter Dorothy’s engagement to Herman Salzman. Hamburg planned a Fourth of July old time Bicnic with a free street dance and a free picture show. Mike Holliman said Bob Ozenbaugh would work in his barber shop. A son was born to Mr and Mrs.
The piece notes low voter turnout at budget hearings for a city of 5,000 and a township education board, stressing public notice as due process. It cites two copies of the budget on file for inspection and urges taxpayer participation. It also honors Mrs. Eddie L. Bygness of Renwick for completing 50 years teaching piano and organ.
A two year old named Grant Jacobi of Cedar Rapids died after his head became caught between slats of a loading pallet in his yard and the pallet tipped, causing fatal strangulation.
Rock Port hosts a full Fourth of July celebration with swimming and golf at the municipal park, a 6 p.m. family picnic by the Rock Port Golf and Country Club, a lighted baseball game against Albany, a water show featuring Tarkio Fairfax Hamburg and Rock Port girls, a diving and lifesaving demonstration, square and round dancing, and a fireworks display directed by Fire Chief Orvil Loomis with a long volunteer list.
Elmer Andermann, a veteran west office employee, sustained a badly cut hand last week while replacing equipment. The incident occurred during routine maintenance, with colleagues reporting a swift response and medical attention provided on site.
Ralph Moore and the Midgets posted four victories and two losses. Tonight’s league schedule features Sherardoah at Sidney, Rock Port at Coin, Clarinda at Braddyville, Tabor at Hamburg, Farragut at Essex, Tarkio bye. Next Monday Coin hosts Tarkio and Hamburg visits Clarinda with Farragut at Tabor.
Locust Grove reports visitors including Mr and Mrs George Bird and Mr and Mrs Charles Curry Shenandoah. Junior 4H Camp attendees Betty Lou Webbans Cheryli Andersen and Susan Bryte traveled to Sidney for the program. Friday brought 1.40 inches of rain. George Silence of Maryville, a student minister, was assigned to Locust Grove and Summit Churches by the Des Moines Methodist conference. His first sermon was preached Sunday. No Sunday school due to Bible School setup. activities run through Friday with a display that evening.
George R. Conrad born March 18, 1881 in Watson Missouri died June 12, 1962 in San Bernardino California at age. He lived in Watson until 1942 then moved to California and was a member of the High Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife and sister Iva Burnette of San Bernardino. Funeral services were held June 18 at High Greek Church with burial at High Greek Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home oversaw arrangements. The Duncan Book Store in Albia celebrated 75 years of continuous family ownership.
Local notices list numerous residents and guests visiting Ames for the Iowa Baptist Women's Conference held Friday through Sunday. Names include Mrs. Walter Bridgeford Mrs. Merle Combe Mrs. Walter Robinson and Miss Mary Gail Dankof of Ottumwa University among others with accompanying visits to relatives and church services.
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