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Newspaper
Sumner Gazette
Location
Sumner, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1966
Page
2
The creed asserts faith in God gives life meaning, the brotherhood of man transcends national sovereignty, economic justice through free enterprise, government by laws not men, and humanity’s greatest treasure is personality, with service to humanity as life’s best work.
The Sumner Jaycees invite men aged 21 to 35 to join a program balancing public service with social events. Members commit to evening projects and meetings, sacrificing time from family and work to drive community improvements. Activities include fundraisers, lighting and contest projects, bowling events, and attending district, state, and national conventions.
A drama about a chairman shaping outcomes through conflicts within a community group. The piece explores how leadership decisions affect friendships and civic ties as members navigate power, influence, and collective goals.
The Sumner Jaycee Ettes, wives of Jaycees members, aim to address real community needs through sponsored projects and activities. They donate flowers to Hillcrest Home residents, provide a walker, bake treats, make favors for hospital patients, and seek playground equipment for Whitmire Memorial Sawfleming Pool.
Jeve Johnson and Rick Forsman won first and second place in the Sumner Jaycees Junior Golf Tournament and qualified for the state event at Fort Dodge in mid July. Bob Topping and Virgil Erhardt coordinated the Jaycees tournament.
The Sumner Jaycees hosted their fourth annual trap shoot events on Oct 3 1965 and week later in Sumner area near the old disposal plant grounds. Prizes included hams turkeys and cash with events like turkey buddy wolf and practice shoots. Grand prize winners were Larry Fritz Sumner and Herb Balvant Waterloo. The new trap shed on a permanent foundation will serve future shoots and is open for public use via Jaycees members.
The Jaycees and Jaycee Ettes organized a Fourth of July barbecue at City Park serving more than 225 attendees. The mid day meal drew a large crowd with guests enjoying the park event and its neighborhood spirit.
Sunset Theatre in Sumner has been operated by the Jaycees since July 1963 as a community service project. Manager Jerry Waskow notes profits have exceeded expenses and appeals to local residents for more support to keep the theatre open.
The Sumner Jaycees outline multiple upcoming efforts beyond running the Sunset Theatre. Planned items include Public Valentine Dance and Ball, Pedestrian Safety Campaign, Lenten Breakfast, Park Cleanup, Annual Sandbox Fill, Teenage Rodeo, Businessmen's Breakfast, Softball Team, Junior Golf Tourney, Ice Skating Rink, Physical Fitness Program, OYF DSA, Punt Pass and Kick Contest, and a Jaycees Bowling Team.
In 1965 the Sumner Jaycee chapter aided Hillcrest Home with a range of tasks beyond money. Coral Schwarzenstein, committee chair, cites window washing for the Grand Opening and labor on grounds including stone pickup, raking, lawn leveling, and grass seed sowing. Local residents and Hillcrest committee members cooperated, showing strong community effort.
Sumner Jaycees, led by chairman Wayne Gonnerman, begin razing the old turkey brooder building on the new city park property off South Walnut Street. Interior dismantling will occur this winter, exterior razing next spring, with sons taught gun safety. Re seeding and future area development follow with public support acknowledged.
The Jaycee volleyball league starts in 1965 with teams from the local chapter. It aims to provide winter exercise and gauge the fitness of participating men. The season features conditioning and fun, and organizers plan to make it an annual event due to strong interest.
Sumner masonry contractor Lavern Lampe and Westgate area farmer Wilbent Steinbronn were honored with the Distinquished Service Award and Outstanding Young Farmer Award at the Jaycees banquet held in January. Lampe, 34, active in the Sumner community and Jaycees, received the service award from Bob Reisner. Steinbronn, who farms 546 acres with wife Marjorie near Westgate, earned the young farmer award presented by 1964 winner Jim Hartman.
The Jaycee Bowling Team sits tied for third place in the Classic League standings. Members include Jerry Waskow Lavern Lampe Herman Haskenhoff Larry Lampe and Bob Reisner with Kenny Kiase miler as substitute.
Summer Jaycees and Jaycee Estes served more than 275 people at the annual Football Barbeque held Friday night September 24 before the Summner Fayette game. Weather uncertainty moved the event to the American Legion Hall and Haddock along with barbequed beef or pork were on the menu as guests enjoyed a range of treats.
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