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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1925
Page
5
In a Saturday incident at Rob ert Barns home, a cook stove exploded due to frozen pipes, blowing the stove into pieces and severely damaging the kitchen and contents. Mrs. Kate Halstead, visiting to prepare for Barns’ return from the hospital, found the scene after a loud blast. Water covered the room, a kettle was hurled to the porch, and windows were shattered.
Hamburg high school swept wins with two firsts and a second at the pre district declamatory event in Sidney. Harold Bendigkelt won the oratorical close with The Poinc of Peace but was ruled ineligible due to age. Alex Garrett took humor with What George Says, Lois Misw earned second in dramatic class with The Wheels of Time.
Miss Mabel Bennett daughter of Mr and Mrs Smith Burmett married Mr Carl IT Range on Tuesday afternoon. Rev Juhi DeLong performed the ceremony. The couple, attended by ten friends, will reside in Omaha. The article notes the local esteem for the pair and mentions Range’s role as district supervisor for the Teed Star store.
The Tarn Farm Bureau met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Smith on Friday evening. Nine in the audience enjoyed music and recitations. The subject Ts Nature More Attractive to the Eye of Man Than Avi? yielded an affirmative victory led by Fred Johnson and FB. A. Smith, Chas. Talesson, and L. R. Sinlin formed the negative. Many fine paintings were displayed and the discussion was lively from start to finish, followed by refreshments.
A sequence of missionary meetings is set for Corning Claringda and Bed Ok. On March 12 Earl Po Lipp of India will speak at Ledaburg Church on Capturing a Criminal Tribe. He is described as an engaging speaker with a devotional message for The MBE church of this United…
The indoor carnival hosted by the fair association closed last night to large attendance and overall success. Attractions included the Cave of Winds, dancing girls, a fortune teller, and popular games with the fish pond drawing crowds. The Hilarity Howlers orchestra and Farm Bureau band provided music, while Alma Zulz won a wrist watch for selling meat tickets and Dr A E Wanamaker received a radio set as a special prize.
Saturday February 28 marked the seventy third birthday of James Gambrel, celebrated with his daughter Mrs. W. J. Bucknell and her husband Crast on who arrived to help. The gathering honored the elder Gambrel as friends and relatives joined in the quiet observance.
A Dutch immigrant known as American public utility figure Katelee became president of Continental Gas & Electric Corporation on March 1, overseeing subsidiaries Nebraska qh & Electric Company Iowa Service Company Lee Flactric Company and Martville Electric Light & Power Company. Election follows United Company purchase of Continental control from Rufus B. Lee former president with Cleveland associates.
A disjointed quotation stresses the importance of public service in utility management. Speaker Mr Shaddelee notes that proper service and satisfactory relations between customers and power company leadership are essential. He cites United Light Power Company as achieving notable success through these principles.
The annual school election will be held at the public library on Monday to elect one director to replace Mrs. Wint Goad whose term expires. The full notice and annual statement appear only in this section. Two candidates are listed, Wint Good and J F Portenfield, with Good having resigned.
Lonnie Watkins, 22, son of Mr and Mrs Watkins, shot himself in the left ankle while hunting with a gun that snagged on a wire fence. The foot was blown away and amputated four inches above the joint at Hamburg hospital. He is resting and plans to use a wooden foot with accident insurance to aid recovery.
A reshuffle in Hamburg's Town Service Company names Mr Beers as interim head, handling finance and public needs, with strong local ties and a readiness to meet resident demands. Mr Smith steps in as manager of merchandising, bringing long tenure in Hamburg and strong community support, while continuing direct oversight.
The P E B O society held a meeting at Mrs. L A Rees home Tuesday evening to conduct its annual officer election. Sara Toedt was chosen secretary Bess Dan corresponding secretary and H Smalley was named chaplain with Miss as chaplain.
The message notes Farmer Packett and his four daughters will stage a program at the star school on Friday evening March 19. A radio broadcast hosted by Miss Josephine Piel is also mentioned as part of the entertainment lineup.
A fragment reflects hopes that March would temper itself with shifting weather. It cites a jaunty lad as a metaphor for changing winds and sun. The text hints at snow and sunshine alternating in a breezy, hopeful tone.
An open session of the Ministerial association at Clivatan Church drew the public. After singing and prayers, Rev E L Stone outlined aims focused on cemetery welfare. Officials discussed city election plans and filed a ticket, though Van Meter denied candidacy for mayor.
After av0 hee received word from Mr. Jan A. Tohnson who was called to his mother's bedside in Mnesena last week. The condition of his mother Mrs. FD. Inhnaon is very eviler and few hopes are held for her recovery. We trust she may soon live on the land to rednye withhe mait man off the fat. We are kept on the jump most of the time and if the paper is not so standard, we are sire you will not criticize us too nineh.
Riley Baldi formerly of the awe and Grace Turner of Shenandoah wed by radio with Linorgs star music at Hiney Field station. The ceremony was conducted by Row CS Hin tory the radio parson, followed by a reception for the couple.
Mrs Water Delans longtime resident here dies at home in Los Angeles on February 14 per letters from Tambuny friends. Delans once led the Riverside Gaming factory locally and with his wife and son moved west some two decades ago. Friends mourn the loss of a calendid woman in the prime of life.
Members of the Oded Welawe and Rebekah orders attended services at Breve Swertan Sunday evening. Pastor Rev. S. R. Ove Weley delivered a talk on the subject Pyfodaliy Love and These teachings of that order, well covered by the pastor, the sermon was much enjoyed.
Henry Turnbull and Mix Cherise Turnbini were married in Sioux City last Saturday. The couple and their friends celebrate the ceremony and note they will reside in Hamburg after hosting well wishers who offered congratulations.
Arnold Finnell and Waller Folk announce a Hampshire hog sale at the Finnell farm six miles southeast of Hampshire on Wednesday March 11. They offer registered and pure bred hogs from established lines, bred for farmers who want efficient, market ready animals. The article notes rising hog prices and a shortage, suggesting strong prospects for hog producing this year.
The Latin cine at the Birch School will hold a party this evening at the home of Miss Dorothy and Horace Noble. The event features Latin games and conversations as the young people anticipate a lively time.
Tyannis Nebraska obituary clipping for T. R. Hayward notes he was a highly respected longtime resident. Born May 1878, he lived in Livingston County before moving with family to Hawaii then to Iowa and Nebraska. Died February 18, 1925, at age 87 years 6 months and 16 days after residence in Uyannix.
Funeral services were held for a local resident at the Congregational Church in Hyannis. The deceased is survived by three sons and a solitary widow, with extended notes on family and long service. Abridge memorial mentions a Tuesday Bridge Club gathering and social reflections on a life of community work.
Claire Smalley son of Mr and Mrs LH Smalley will leave Friday for Venezuela to work as a graduate geologist in subsurface roles. He earns one of the best positions in the service and goes for two years. Hamburg honors his hard work with a breakfast in his name at Hunter Loyal Club with L H Smalley J F Porterfield B J Mills and Fred W Hill among guests.
A severely injured woman, Mrs. James By Brown, fell in her basement after feeling faint. She was alone, dressed Luxo, and suffered pain in her arm and body as a heavy rack toppled onto her. Her daughter Miss Tettle and Leta Golden found her on the floor. Her condition later improved but included broken confusion and multiple phone calls to relatives.
A fire damaged a rock house and garage near Tremwnd May, destroying a toyed rock and smoke house. The Chicago company and insurer are involved, with estimated damage about $509. The extent of apartment losses remains unknown.
Fragmentary text notes a woman named Miss Tuedt appearing before a group called the Womens clues in Shenandoah on Monday. It mentions Pall Bulbs for House and Gardens and a specialist in halls with a wide reputation over the Gaunts. The Latk before Shenandoah women is described as erosed.
The daughter of Mr and Mrs Castleman hosted a birthday gathering Monday for several invited friends. Colonial caps and Raster Afi games were part of the amusements. Light refreshments were served to attendees.
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