Farm Bureau picnics set for July fourth across area
Arrangements are complete for 4th of July Farm Bureau picnics. One will be at Locust Grove school grounds with invited townships including Washington Morcon and Madison Riverton and Fisher in Fremont. C W Hunt will speak at 10 45 a m. Athletic events listed. a Walnut Creek picnic near Shenandoah features baseball between Walnut Greek Tigers and Monroe Pirates at 2 30 p m. Family entertainment, swings for children, and refreshments planned. all invited to enjoy a day of fun.
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Farm Bureau
Locust Grove
Locust Grove Township
Washington
Morcon
Page County
Madison
Riverton
Fisher Townships
Fremont County
C. ‘W.hunt
Iowa ‘Farm
Bureau Federation
Monroe
Walnut
Riverside
Prairie Townships
Walnut Creek
F. M. Hoxie
Ling
Shenandoah
Mar-G
Walnut Greek
Tigers
Monroe Pirates
Grant
Pierce
Carry a Spade Spades as Trumps for Road Work
W T David son and others fill a bad chuck hole near a bridge as a test of spade driven road repair. Chas Hatch promised auto, A F Shuey supplied shovels and acted as straw boss, with Dr H C Harding E Miter and Fred W Hill agreeing to handle tools. The crew completed the job while avoiding disturbing a hen nest. Juddy hole served as a cooling spot after work.
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W. T. Davidson
Chas. Hatch
A. F. Shuey
E. Miter
Fred W. Hill
Shuey
Death of Mrs Brice Bell
Mrs Brice Bell died last Thursday at her parents home in Corning Iowa after a recent operation. She taught school north of town and was well known to many. The loss is mourned by family and friends as Mrs Will Bell and Brice Bell traveled to Corning for the funeral.
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Brice Bell
Corning
Iowa
Kensington C B S Hosts Share Fancy Work Afternoon
Entertained Kensington Mesdames John Finnell Jr and C H Harding hosted the C B S Kensington at the Finnell home on Wednesday afternoon. The gathering enjoyed fancy work followed by refreshments for the guests.
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Kensington Mesdames
John Finnell, Jr
C. H. Harding
C. B.S. Kensington
Finnell
Nebraska City Edges Hamburg 4–3 in Ninth Inning Thriller
Nebraska City won a 4 to 3 home baseball game over Hamburg in a dramatic ninth inning. Poirier pitched well for Hamburg, yielding two hits to Nebraska City until a decisive final inning rally with two bunts a single and a costly fielding error. Large crowds watched despite a mid afternoon shower.
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Hamburg
Nebraska City
City
Poirier
Local Gardener Shows Cabbage Three Ways and Chickens
One farmer presented seven pound cabbage and cucumbers this week. A cabbage plot about an acre was set out in February and thrives. The gardener, Sabe, has a large cucumber plant with excellent progress. Mrs. Chant raises chickens and now has over a thousand young chicks hatched by hens, a remarkable record.
Oakes and Strait Announce Their Marriage
Mr Walter E Oakes and Miss Edith K Strait announce their marriage in Rock Port on January 15 1921. Judge Temple Hamilton officiated at the Chas Combes home. The couple, well known and highly esteemed locally, extend best wishes to them.
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Walter E. Oakes
Edith K. Strait
Rock Port
Temple Hamilton
Chas. Combes
Althout
Hamburg Fair Heads Plan Big Premium List
Heads of Hamburg Fair departments meet to draft a large premium list with added prizes and a baby show slated for the event. The Breeders’ Club promises a major hog show with potential $40,000 in value, while a top mule exhibit is forecast to exceed past fairs. Frontier Days acts headline free attractions, with California Frank and Finghorn Clancy to perform daily wild west acts. The fair runs September 13 to 17, with improved buildings and grandstand space, and local volunteers urged to help.
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Brary
Hamburg
KE. S. Reeves
United States
Chicago
Minute County
California
Frank and
Finghorn Clancy
Cheyenne
Wyo
Pendelton
Oregon
West
Brama
St. Joe
Surprise Birthday Party Honors Mrs. Carman at Tarkio
A surprise birthday party was held Sunday at the newly built country home of Mr. and Mrs. M F Logan east of Tarkio for Mrs. Mary Carman turning eighty nine. Six daughters grandchildren and great grandchildren attended representing four generations. Guests included Mrs. L M Morgan of Auburn Neb Mrs Viola Clayton of Kansas City Mrs Robert Clayton and son Bobbie Mr and Mrs Will Laraway Mr and Mrs E E Watts and sons Vyeon and James of Hamburg Mrs H D Walden and daughter and Mrs J K Coolidge of Kansas City Mr and Mrs Millard Logan and Esther and Millard Logan Jr wife and daughter Martha Corene.
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M.F. Logan
Tarkio
Mary Carman
L.M. Martgan
Auburn
Neb
Viola Clayton
Kansas City
Robert Clayton
Locust Grove Hosts Baby Show Judged by Wanamaker Aldrich
Dr A E Wanamaker of this place and Dr J H Aldrich of Shenandoah served as judges at the Locust Grove baby show held by the Women’s club last Thursday. Over twenty babies entered with close judging, followed by a social time and an evening dinner at the church for the men.
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Locust Grove
A. E. Wanamaker
J. H. Aldrich
Shenandoah
Williams Dies After Short Visit on Cresap Farm
Lacy Williams, recently staying with sister Mrs Runles on a Cresap farm, died on Saturday. He was taken to Wert Reidh undertaking parlors and laid out until Monday before the body was shipped to Belvidre Nebraska. He was about thirty five years old.
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Lary Wiliams
Lacy Wiliams
Local Builder Boom Hints At Hamburg Growth This Year
Hamburg looks to a small building boom as residents plan new homes. R H Cunningham buys land near the new hospital for a modern bungalow, John Baker buys Park street church to convert into another home, and several others anticipate construction. Meanwhile J R Reese eyes a Maryville drainage job after completing local contracts, with a big dredge boat dismantled. Mrs M H Harris hosts W C T U with 13 members. Glen Warnstaff and Robert Burns play for Rock Port against Tav or, 8 to 2. H G Clark marries in Sidney then returns to Missouri Valley. H G Dinsmore and Farley rehearse with the Rock Port band.
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Hamburg
R. H. Cunningham
John Baker
South Methodist Church
Park Street
Minnewaska Club Hosts Ladies Day at Masonic Hall
Minnewaska Entertain The Minnewaska club entertained the ladies of the Emyprean Rand Married Ladies clubs and friends Friday afternoon at the Masonic hall. Rain spoiled the garden party plan, and a noon shift led to a decorated hall with flowers, mint ice, cake, and Nebraska City orchestra providing music. the event crowned the social season as a successful afternoon gathering.
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Minnewaska Club
Emyprean
Rand
Masonic Hall
Cliff
Nebraska City Orchestra
Infant Wade Sperry Gardner Dies in 1921 Funeral
Death of infant Wade Sperry Gardner son of Mr and Mrs Delbert Gardner of west of town born March 21 1921 died June 29 1921. A short funeral was held at the home and he was buried in Mt Zion cemetery. The community extends sympathy to the mourning parents.
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Wade Sperry Gardner
Delbert Gardner
West of Town
Mt. Zion
Paving Repair Material Meet With City Officials
A materials supplier for paving repair met with city leaders yesterday. The representatives explained their proposition, and officials will conduct a thorough investigation before deciding whether to use the material on local paving projects.
Dr Wade Sperry Returns From Interesting Trip
Dr Wade Sperry arrived home from Boston after attending the national medical association meeting and touring the east coast and Canada. He described Nova Scotia Evangeline country scenes, sea sickness crossing the Bay of Fundy, and tax burdens in Canada noting $20 monthly on a $5,000 property.
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Wade Sperry
Boston
National Medical Association
East
Canada
Sperry
Bay of Fundy
Nova Scota
Evangeline
Winneper
Robbery Attempt at Jensen Bakery Ends Quietly
Shortly after midnight Saturday unknown intruders entered Jensen Bakery from the rear but left without taking anything. Owner Andrew Jensen had closed the shop and crossed the street. upon returning he entered, turned on a light, and found a stolen package. The break in was noticed next morning, and it is believed the robbers fled after Jensen’s return.
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Jensen
Andrew Jensen
Andrew
Council Bluffs Boosters Visit Hamburg on Tuesday
The Council Bluffs boosters, 103 strong, arrived in Hamburg Tuesday led by the 168th infantry band. They toured streets, met locals, and handed out souvenirs from stick candy to roses. A dinner by the Community Club fed guests at Hotel Loyal and Pinkey's Place, then visits proceeded to Riverton, Farragut, Imogene, Shenandoah, Essex, Coburg, and Red Oak before Oakland’s dinner and homeward return. Uncle Henry DeLong, aged 87, the famed marrying parson from Council Bluffs, joined the trip along with Nonpariel members Hughes, Henry, and O'Brien, who published a special edition touting southwestern Iowa.
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Council Bluffs
Hamburg
Palm Beach
Hotel Loyal
Pinkey
Riverton
Farragut
Imogene
Shenandoah
Essex
Coburg
Red Oak
Oakland
Henry DeLong
Mr. Long
Hughes
Henry
O'Brien
Iowa
Married in Kansas City Griffin Reynolds nuptials
Last Saturday in Kansas City Mr Vincent Griffin of this city and Miss Anna Belle Reynolds of Hamburg Iowa were married. After a short honeymoon they will live with his parents Mr and Mrs C F Griffin. The groom is the son of the Griffins and works as a clerk at the Rock Island freight depot. The bride is the daughter of the Reynolds family of Hamburg Iowa. The News extends best wishes from many friends.
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Kansas City
Vincent ¥. Griffin
This City
Anna Belle Reynolds
Hamburg
Iowa
C. F. Griffin
Griffin
C F. Griffin
Chicago
Rock Island
C. E., Reynolds
Faiz
Bury
Neb
Missouri River Flood Levels Rise Near Nishna Mouth
The Missouri River has been rapidly rising over the past week with many low areas filled and the Nishna backing up. Officials think the river is now at a standstill. Earlier unusually low Nishna levels limited damage to areas near the mouth.
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Missouri
Shenandoah at Hamburg baseball clash set for Sunday
Weather permitting, Hamburg hosts Shenandoah in a marquee Sunday game. Each side has won once this year, with three meetings already. News predicts a big crowd and a likely Shenandoah loss, continuing the season pattern of wins and defeats for both teams.
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Shenandoah
Hamburg
Student Miss Griffith Plans Thesis on Iowa Newspapers
The Reporter chosen by Constance Griffith of Iowa State College to compare winter and summer issues. She will study Iowa newspapers to complete two theses for her degree and is gathering town paper information for her detailed analysis.
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Constance Griffith
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa
Griffith
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Spicer
Boo
Murphy
Payne
Speaker
Warnstaff
Weatherhead
Mansfield
Poitier
Sprague
Probst
Ott
Tf Hazen
Blemell
Dennison
C. Hoberg
J. R. Reese
Maryville
Savanah
Mr. Reese
Wilbur Huffman
North Dakota
George Kuffman
Colorado
M. H. Harris
L. Smith
E. E. Miller
Glen Warnstaff
Robert Burns
Tabor
Glen
Bobby
H. G. Clark
Sidney
Missouri Valley
Harry
Farley
Enter Jensen Bakery
Council Bluffs Boosters
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