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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1925
Page
5
Shenandoah overwhelmed Hamburg by 48 points to nil on Shenandoah field last Friday. Hamburg, a lighter and less experienced team, fought hard but could not stop Shenandoah’s fresh players every two minutes. Hamburg showed heart and clean play, learning from the heavy defeat for next season.
C W Davey leads local drive endorsed by government for church related fundraising through churches. gifts may be given to designated men. In town, plans include a mixed program with promises of community support and a miscellaneous show scheduled by W W G Baptist group for Mira Teith Prall wedding near future.
Sunday afternoon a wreck occurred when Levi Benedict's car and an Omaha vehicle collided at the John Fuck corner on Warrington street. Benedict suffered minor injuries while his passengers Maria and Nora Marker sustained injuries including a cracked collarbone. the Omaha car had minor damage.
The Christian Hudeaver Society of the Presbyterian Church presents a winter lecture series. Dr Martin, a noted educator, will speak next Saturday evening at 7 30. The talk covers education and wartime concerns, praising youth and civic effort in Hambur. No admission charge, but voluntary offerings help fund youth activities. Citizens urged to attend.
Mrs Howart Putman Sr died at her Hamburg home on Tuesday afternoon after an illness of several weeks. Emma Headly, born Missouri September 23 1865, died Hamburg November 24 1926 aged 70 years 7 months and a day. She married Howard Putman January 20 1873. ten children were born to the union and survive with the husband. Funeral services will be held at the home that day at 2 30 conducted by Rev E Stone. interment Hamburg cemetery. The family receives community sympathy.
J A Wardell has spent fifty three years on the same Madison township farm. He built three houses, completed a modern third home with hot water, heating and telephone. He moved here with his brother, labored with oxen in youth, and over decades improved the land, turning a neglected plot into productive soil. Wardell, now in his seventies, reflects on community changes from Hamburg to Keokuk.
A garbled report describes men hosting women at a church on an evening called Twerday, noting social dynamics and questions about hospitality and duties. The text mentions cooking efforts and some men leaving early without paying, reflecting a lively but unclear event.
Community members Mrs. C. W. Gooil and O. M. Workman spoke on school topics at the M. E. church Sunday evening. Gooil urged cooperation of patrons with schools and nonpartisan education, while Workman warned of anti-government forces and stressed education for citizenship and home cooperation.
Fremont County educators gathered Wednesday evening at Slaney for a social meeting hosted by County Superintendent W. H. Simany. Attendees from Hamburg and Haonburg discussed athletic eligibility rules, budgeting for departments, and projected costs of courses as they planned further social gatherings through the school year.
Mrs. Linnia Wright-Tickell of Seattle Washington dies in Navarprir 14. She was a former resident of the city and remembered by the Alan McCracken family and other kin in the local community.
Martha Jane Cox born in Alleghany County North Carolina on January 11 1831 died in Nelson Nebraska November 12 1925 aged 74 years 7 months 1 day. She moved with her parents to Atchison County and lived near Hamburg before moving to Nelson in 1892. She was one of thirteen children and funeral services were held at the home with interment in the local cemetery.
Frank Breedlove reported his Ford roadster stolen Sunday night after it stood on a Sidcoy street. Sheriff notified Monday morning. police suspected the thief fled toward Nebreska City with the vehicle, which was found stripped near the destination. Breedlove had insured the car.
Leon Thorp had his tonsils removed at Hospital Motel. Mrs Hichard Fox is recovering nicely from a recent complicated operation. Mins H Robinet of Wateon is improving after a recent operation. Mrs Fran is making splendid improvement from her operation. Mes Elizabeth Butterfield fell and broke her chin weeks ago and is making satisfactory improvement.
The Colonial presents star George OBrien in The Fighting Heart to be shown Friday and Saturday night with two reels of comedy. Hart Gleans stars in The Calgary Stomper Monday and Tuesday. Also “The Fool” and other features join the program with Wallace Reid comedy reels and a stage act.
A weekday automobile accident near Hayle Nebraska injures Mrs GasTey and two others. The car left the road and plunged into a deep ditch on Weilnenday evening after a collision with another vehicle. Mrs GasTey sustains neck and shoulder injuries but returns home the same day. the others are bruised and shaken, with unclear details.
Fragmentary notes describe alterations at a service station including partitioning the front area to create a car space and a separate entry for a rear room. The plan mentions a north side extension, an entertainment measure, and a person named Byron in connection with the work. The text is garbled and references unclear dates or affiliations.
The annual Father and Son banquet at the Baptist Church featured a chicken dinner with pie and ice cream. William Anspach led songs as Rev. D W Griffith and Everett Meadarl offered remarks. Main address by Rev. Wm Row of First Pupil et Sidney praised family bonds and character building.
A garbled urban notice outlines city wide numbering of homes in a district, detailing a per house charge of about five cents for numbers and posts. It mentions delivery service, property marking, and provisional schedules, with unclear dates and names due to transcription errors.
J B Archer spoke to the Kiwanis Club last Thursday evening, outlining community unity, progress, and the town’s enterprise. He urged members to support local good works and the town’s future by volunteer service and cooperation.
A townwide Thanksgiving service takes place Thursday at 10 30 AM led by Rev RM McBride with music by the Christian church choir. A free will offering supports the town's United Charities. organizers from each church seek funds to aid the needy amid persistent underfunding.
County Agent Mildenstein released results from the John Matthews farm north of Harmburg in Washington township Fremont County Farm Bureau. The Southorn Surmehvd by Pret Schneller reported 16 percent moisture and 7.8 bushels per acre. Highest and lowest yields differed by 113 bushels per acre, with several varieties noted including St. Charles and Frank C. Strawn’s yellow seed corn. The report urges proper follow up to identify varieties yielding more with the same care, and plans for additional plots next year.
A fragmented report notes someone named Mine Tan Ruby returning home on a Tuesday evening after spending time with relatives in St. Lov. The readable text confirms a domestic homecoming event with family presence. No further details are available.
During Manday hours thieves alarmed Collins and Standard Oi stations but fled before loot. Damage included a broken door, a broken safe knob, and a holed wall at Standard station. Stanley Opelt alerted authorities after observing a near match to a Buick in the area. Sheriff Abshire and local residents pursued leads as investigators seized probable tools and signs at both depots.
Postal service plans a Christmas day pause with no mail delivery and limited carrier routes. Postmaster General notes holiday observances and adjustments to sorting and package handling.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions the Minnewashe club and individuals CW and Sykes, with scattered references to events and locations. The readable content is too fragmentary to determine a clear incident, date, or outcome.
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