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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1930
Page
15
John Lingo, president of the First Rational Bank, died at his home near Matex at 2:50 p.m. last Thursday. A veteran businessman, he managed extensive land and other interests. He leaves a widow and six children, with funeral services held at the home and burial in Shenandoah.
A mixed group of postal clerks, carriers, and officials gathered in Hamburg to discuss the April meeting. The program featured violin duels by Turnbull and Stogart, piano by Beth Pease, and talks by Elizabeth Barton and C D Comstock. Roy Ackley spoke for rural carriers, with demonstrations by Boy Beauts and others. Attendees from nearby towns shared concerns, and the evening was described as interesting and profitable.
At the high school auditorium last Thursday evening, students performed a lively play about a supposed amyntesioun theft and a clever detective who saves a baby. The audience laughed and cheered as Adolphua and Rudent praised the humor while Mrs Pharlie Mitchell led the production.
A damaged wall and a broken fence caused injuries to Charles Willows during fence repairs on Thursday. He suffered fractures and head injuries and remains unable to work while recovery progresses. reporting indicates minor to moderate injuries with expected improvement by next month.
Saturday afternoon a fire at the Lin barn near the Howard hotel damaged two chickens and spread to a front tire area. Gasoline spilled from a drum or container ignited by embers, but fire crews quickly controlled the blaze and prevented spread to adjacent structures.
Hamburg residents are drawn into a road controversy tied to Highway No 1 and a planned link to Highway No 2. The dispute centers on securing right of way in Atchison and Holt counties for a paved eight to sixteen foot strip, with calls for cooperation from the Missouri Highway Commission and local boosters.
In Stamburg on Thursday, Partington Pies examiner and UH division of dike city operators and agents of Hamburg and Watson were examined. The Interstate Commerce Commission requires per later examination. Officials remained in Hamburg overnight continuing the trip over the weekend.
An election notice appears in the county paper nominating candidates for the board of supervisors for the 1933 term. Mr Frakes, Rab, Chit ofleeng, is seen as likely successor if elected, with two terms already served and a long record of service to the community.
Novelly Entertainment hosted by the Business and Professional Women's Club drew a good crowd despite bad weather at the high serial auditorium Tuesday evening. Local groups performed short skits, parodies, and songs with prizes awarded to winners from the Commercials Club, Eyrworld League, and Pareote Teacher Association. Judges from Connell Blatts praised the acts and the event fostered cross‑organization cooperation in the city. The report also notes a wedding in Hammond as Charles Leighton Engiemen and Agnes Hastings were married at the home of Mrs. O. A. Bennett with best wishes from Farragut and Riverton communities.
District Commercial Contest at Villiseu saw Hamburg and Red Oak students place in typing shorthand and other classes. Winners included Sid Ney Leak with 153.0, Hazel Nelson and Max Hino Faller for Hamburg, and Red Oak taking the speed shorthand title with 93.00 in a mixed results day for area schools.
Mr G H Van Houten world traveler will visit Hamburg and Iee church. Feb day May at 2:90 o'clock. The program includes singing by ANUALIINA college choir and Augustana college choir and remarks by Rev A L MacMillan. Invitation extended to public.
The narrative outlines John Lingo's trust creation to conserve estate assets for his wife children and grandchildren. It details formation in January 1920 with Rosenbaum of Omaha and later revisions, involving auditors Gilbert-Holland and Frost, and various local firms and banks to manage finances, with declarations of intent and personnel.
Hamburg High School plans to cap a 32 member senior class with graduation on May 22 amid a schedule of events. The calendar includes a senior class play May 20 and 28, a commencement rehearsal May 22, and a banquet May 23 if weather allows.
Fragmentary rural note describes a Saturday event where Mrs W. 4h. Malin near Bidney brings Irene to an office. An egg laid by a Buff Orpington hen resembles a potato and is described with rough surfaces and brown color.
A fragmented report analyzes 1990 census returns for 307 cities and 17 townships in Iowa, noting overall state population may outpace a decade ago. It highlights growth in larger cities, declines in small towns, and urban-rural shifts, with detailed counts and comparisons across township and county figures.
Joseph C. Reeser known as Joseph C. Fuesar to friends in Weta, died suddenly at home in Hamburg, between seven and eight Friday night. Born May 1, 1697 in Greenaille Tennessee, he lived in Hamburg twenty nine years, married to Alzeny Reesor, survived by two sons, one daughter, twenty one grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ at 2 p.m. Monday, with a mixed quartet singing. burial at Mt Olive Cemetery.
Unclear text describes a local sports event with a date around the 30th. Mentions teams or players with names that are garbled. At least one league or competition context appears but specifics are not readable.
The Philathes World Wide Gulla plans a Mothers Day banquet Tuesday evening May 6 at the First Baptist church dining room. The program lists Esther Hogate, Bille Hann, Miss Clara Elgin, Mrs J F Sarcertelly, and others performing or speaking including prayers, solos, and an address on choosing the better path for companionship and home.
HY. L L Fresqnt TMrvgrui presents The Rays at Whe Mapsist church Sunday May 4 at 2 oclock pm. The program includes a variety of songs by listed artists and choral pieces with a focus on community and religious themes.
Clipped ad copy outlines May 2 4 8 showings at the Calonini theater featuring live ghosts spooky comedy and dramatic romance. Describes a Broadway style hit with talking pictures, star Lin Lee, and Bonned Wages in a romantic drama with an all star cast and matinee at 2 90.
Reporters observed a partial solar eclipse through smoked glass on Monday as clouds gave way by midday. The description notes the eclipse cone, the moon’s outline crossing the sun’s surface, and the shadow shrinking after the peak.
The alumni of Ue school hold an urgent meeting to discuss plans for a banquet during the forthcoming reunion events. A good turnout is reported as members prepare for Friday evening at the High School building.
Mrs Elner Metheny died in Auburn Nebraska after a long illness. She was 69 years 1 month and 22 days old. Funeral services were held at Johnson Funeral Home with Rev. Down Zoek officiating. Interment was in We BaMNhrE cemetery.
A regional natural gas project aims to extend supply to multiple towns via United Light and Power, North American Gas Company, and Long Star Gas. Plans include new pipelines reaching Red Oak Shenandoah and Beatrice, with franchise elections set for May 1 and a focus on drawing gas from Stevens County and Kansas fields.
A local choir concert at White Baptist Church Friday evening drew a diverse audience. The program featured youth performances and a mix of sacred and popular pieces, praising the talents of young singers and the choral group.
An unclear report describes Willey Planerty Hoht purchasing a malt tract at the northeast edge of Welongus city Enis waok and plans to plant sprbeig bie savveleer brmeie.
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