Pony Express ride aids crippled children fundraiser
Mayor Matt Leyh and First National Bank President Reid Giese pass saddle bags to Kenneth Henniges to begin the first leg toward Oelwein for the Crippled Children's Fund. The Sumner Saddle-lite Club raised $213.02 with riders from several groups aiding a state total over $45,000. Northeast Iowa contributed over $9,000 as the route spread toward Camp Sunnyside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Leyh
First National Bank
Reid Giese
Kenneth Henniges
Iowa
Crippled Children's Fund
Henniges
Leyh
Giese
First Street
Oelwein
Sumner Saddle-Nte Club
Iowa Weather Summary Highlights a Cold Wet Year 1970
The 1970 Weather and Crop Summary reports cooler and wetter conditions with 33.26 inches of statewide precipitation and 23.0 inches of snow. January and February were notably cold, March and April brought heavy snows, and July featured a major windstorm. Western counties saw drought early, while autumn rains boosted crops. October was exceptionally wet and November to December ended cooler than normal. Town: Sumner advertises shopping bargains and courteous service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
United States Department of Agriculture
Statistical Reporting Service
Farenheit
Obituary of R C Thran Westgate farmer dies at 56
Reinhold Carl Thran born December 12 1914 near Westgate died after a heart attack at his farm. Funeral at St Peter Lutheran Church with Rev Donald Berg. interment in church cemetery. Survived by four sons, two sisters, two grandchildren. wife Elnora preceded him in death. Area note: Girl Scout cookies ordered have arrived and deliveries start.
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R. C. Thran
Westgate Area
Sumner Community Memorial Hospital
Sumner Hospital
St. Peter Lutheran Church
Donald Berg
Reinhold Carl Thran
Westgate
Gustav
Ottilie Scheibe
Elnora Lemke
Dennis
Zimmerman
Mich
Duane
Air Force
England
Gregory
Steven
Arthur Raether
Maynard
Regina Schoch
St. Paul
Minn
Elnora
Richard
Oscar
Rose
Heineman Baby Deann Marie Born in Sumner Hospital
Deann Marie Heineman born April 11 at Sumner Community Memorial Hospital weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Donald Heineman of Readlyn announced the birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heineman
Deann Marie
Sumner Community Memorial Hospital
Donald Heineman
Readlyn
Sumner Police Issue March Report and Open Advisory Meeting
The Sumner Police Department issued 17 summonses in March. The report notes one fire, four funerals, 12 motorist assists, eight accidents totaling 2520 dollars, nineteen dog related complaints, one arrest, three dogs caught, five equipment tickets, five doors left open during nightly checks, and 20 assists to other departments. The Bremer County Advisory Committee meeting for the Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation is set for April 21 at the Senior Citizens Center in Waverly to elect a new three year board member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner Police Department
Greg Smittley
Sumner
Bremer County Adsory Committee
Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation
Senior Citizen's Center
East Bremer Avenue
Waverly
Henry W. Hochberger
Bremer County Advisory Committee
Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation Board of Directors
Sumner Police Remind No Parking Areas Now Enforced
Sumner Police Chief Greg Smitley warns motorists the yellow lines on streets and in parking areas are now visible and violations will be ticketed. Enforcement pause ended as snow has melted and lines are clear again after a long winter.
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Sumner
Greg Smitley
Smitley
Scouts to Collect Goodwill Bags in Sumner and Nearby
Sumner Scout Troop 45 and scouts in neighboring towns will collect filled Goodwill bags and usable donations on Saturday April 17. Residents should place items on the curb by 5 am and avoid magazines or newspapers. Donations go to 2640 Falls Avenue Waterloo for sorting before distribution to four Goodwill Stores. tours and talks available weekdays with coffee after tours and slide presentations by Goodwill Industries Northeast Iowa.
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Scouts
Sumner
Goodwill
Falls Avenue
Waterloo
Iowa
Goodwill Industries
Towa
Theatre Preview: Matthau Bergman in Cactus Flower at Sunset
Ingrid Bergman and Walter Matthau star in Cactus Flower at Sunset Theatre Sumner with Goldie Hawn joining as Toni and Jack Weston Rick Lenz Vito Scotti Irene Harvey in a comic romance about a nurse and her playboy dentist boss. A Sunday Monday Tuesday double bill features John and Mary with Dustin Hoffman Mia Farrow and The Only Game in Town with Elizabeth Taylor.
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Goldie Hawn
Toni
Jack Weston
Rick Lenz
Vito Scotti
Irene Harvey
Miss Bergman
Matthau
Dustin Hoffman
Mia Farrow
Elizabeth Taylor
Durant Elementary Open House Planned for April 16
Spring Open House at Durant Elementary School Sumner Friday evening April 16 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Principal James Lahmann says the building will be open to parents and visitors with teachers in their rooms to discuss class activities and student work displays. Also shows classroom equipment and projects. Curtis Senft returns to duty in Norfolk Virginia after leave. North East Iowa Rock Club to meet April 19 at Sumner City Hall Clubroom at 8 pm with crystal display reminder.
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Durant
Sumner
James Lahmann
North East
Iowa Rock Club
Sumner City Hall
Mystery light sighting near Hope Church stirs pasture rumors
Residents reported a burned pasture area west of Hope Lutheran Church with one large oval mark and four smaller circles. Witnesses recalled a flame-like object landing around 10 p.m. Tuesday, then taking off, prompting radio interviews and safety checks while authorities pursue concrete proof.
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Wope Tadheran Church
Hope Lutheran Church
Alto
Mike Potratz
Westgate
KCBL
Potratz
Hope Church
Spring clean up rules limit open burning in Sumner
It is spring clean up time and residents are reminded that only certain plant material grown on the premises or deposited by the elements may be burned. Garbage cannot be burned and must go to a landfill. Burn at the back of the property and do not pile leaves on streets. Smoke may threaten drivers and road surfaces.
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Sumner
Hearing on amending School budget set
A hearing on the proposed amending of the school budget for the current year will be held Monday April 26 at 7 30 p m in the office of Superintendent Donald Gosch in the junior high building The board proposes changing the General Fund from 867879 00 to 868719 00 The increase will be met from increased receipts and cash balances not budgeted or considered in the current balance This is an official action only and will not involve a tax increase for 1971
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Donald Gosch
Wartburg concert to feature seven student soloists
Miss Rebecca Strottman of Sumner will be one of seven student soloists in Wartburg Community Symphony Orchestra's Young Artists Concert at Wartburg College Neumann Auditorium. The junior flutist serves as first flute in the Wartburg Band Orchestra Chamber Players and Woodwind Quintet and studies with conductor Dr Franklin E Williams who will lead the Sunday program at 7 30 p m.
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Rebecca Strottman
Sumner
Wartburg Community Symphony Orchestra
Wartburg College
Neumann
Miss Strottman
Wartburg
Wartburg Chamber Players
Franklin E. Williams
Bremer County Crime Commission Sees Partial Federal Funds
Bremer County Crime Commission has received about one third of its requested federal funds to upgrade local law enforcement programs. Initial funding totals $11,262.78 for detector and apprehension equipment with Summer’s share at $2,357.60. Other allocations include Waverly $2,704.40 Readlyn $585.60 Tripoli $60 Denver $246 and Janesville $538. Total project cost exceeds $50,000 with future phases planned for Juvenile Delinquency Officer Training Community Relations and Civil Disorders. First application submitted last June.
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Bremer County
Crime Commission
Mike Austvold
Waverly
Readlyn
Tripoli
Denver
Janesville
Sion
Oome
Second Quarter Bremer County Grand Jury Named
Seven members were selected from this year’s grand jury list to serve as the second quarter Bremer County Grand Jury. Foreman Ernest Scheddler leads the panel alongside James J. Peters, Esther Max, Ervin Wittenburg, HH, Eugene Stahlbut, William Kuker and W. F. Lechase. After selection the jury was dismissed subject to call. A Regional Advisory Committee meeting for Region VIII of the Office of Economic Opportunity will be held in Kansas City on April 16. Iowa, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska teams comprise the committee.
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Bremer County
Ernest Scheddler
Foreman
James J. Peters
Esther Max
Ervin Wittenburg
Eugene Stahlbut
William Kuker
W. F. Lechase
Office of Economic Opportunity
Kansas City
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Henry W. Hochberger
Sumner
Soft spring hazards snag Sumner streets and truck
One of the hazards of spring the rugged winter just passed left several soft spots on Sumner streets and a garbage ruck found one on North Water Street Monday. Driver Elmer Kirchhoff surveys his stuck truck as Paul Niemann Construction Co. uses a Michigan front end loader to free it.
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Sumner
North Water Street
Elmer Kirchhoff
Paul Niemann Construction Co
Big Michigan
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