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Newspaper
Sumner Gazette
Location
Sumner, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1972
Page
7
Long semi-trailers carried sixty foot beams to the Light Plant for roof support as the roof construction nears completion. Plant Superintendent Floyd Robertson notes the roof will shed water once finished. The new engine remains on blocks and installation was delayed until roof work ends. crew is expected back next week.
John O'Brien son of Mr and Mrs Clayton O'Brien of Sumner and president of the local FFA chapter attends a five day leadership training in Alexandria Virginia and Washington DC with other FFA officers. Tours to Mt Vernon Arlington National Cemetery and the capital planned and he will be hosted by Senator Jack Miller. A Kountry Kraft and Hobby Shop is opening on the McClain farm in rural Westgate offering wood fibre flowers beads ready made crafts and craft supplies with a grand opening to be announced.
World Worthmann and Angelia Kay Riechmann were born within days of each other at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Waverly and Summer. World weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces. Angelia weighed 5 pounds 2 ounces. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Steve Worthmann of Sumner and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Riechmann.
Larry Stoltenberg a Scott county native and ISU agronomy graduate with a master's in soil fertility from Montana State University is appointed to succeed Dale Shires as Bremer county extension director. He will assume duties after completing military service in Lawton Oklahoma and is married with three children.
Sumner Chief Greg Smitley submitted a two month police report detailing activities for May and June 1972. Totals include 3 fires policed, 3 funerals policed, 45 summons, 13 vandalism cases, 4 equipment tickets, 16 complaints, 1 theft, 1 arrest, 19 non moving violations, 7 reported accidents, 1,720 dollars property damage, 13 doors found open, 6 messages, 28 motorist assists, 60 other dept. assists, 2 dogs caught, 1 cat caught, and 524 radio or phone calls. New parking rules restrict Second Street from Railroad to Pleasant 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Balloon finders should contact Larry Crow for prizes.
Elgin E. Neuendorf of Fredericksburg has created a protective nozzle end support to keep hose outlets clean and prevent leaks. Aimed at farm gravity flow tanks, the design also suits other hose users. He is negotiating production and marketing rights with the Raymond Lee Organization of New York.
Sumner Centennial groups thank volunteers for parade participation and spectator turnout during the 100th birthday celebration. The Historical Windows committee credits Sumner merchants for window displays and item donations. A Family Picnic by the Future Farmers of America drew sixty attendees, with a softball win for the FFA.
The City Council schedules a budget hearing on August 2 at 8 p.m. in City Hall to review a proposed 1973 budget totaling 251,590 in expenditures with a 36.85 mill levy. Next year’s costs rise about 15,000 with increases sought for public safety sanitation recreations and street lighting while the overall levy drops about one mill from 37.55.
The Sumner City Council approved rezoning land west of Union Street from Residential I to Residential II for apartment type units by the Sumner Housing Corporation. They also advanced amendments to the zoning ordinance, set accessory building rules, and discussed Third Street extension objections. The council renewed two Class C beer permits and approved a retroactive 5.5 percent raise plus $40 monthly for city employees, with a forthcoming budget hearing and mill levy projections. The Tri County School Board adopted the 1972-1973 general and additional programs budgets, with a net general fund decrease of 0.88 percent and a tax askings total of 435,300. The official budget hearing is scheduled for August 14.
The scene at the corner of Second and Water Streets shows two Economy Excavation Co. workers placing a barrier around a potentially dangerous pool after a steady rain. Heavy rains flooded uncompleted drainage sections and Caverns formed, causing widespread disruption to the installation project.
The Iowa State Highway Commission will hold a public hearing July 27 at 7 p.m. in Cedar Falls High School Auditorium to discuss Freeway 518 from near Cedar Falls to Town 3 east of Wa All locations include Black Hawk and Bremer Counties. Maps and project info will be available, and relocation assistance programs will be discussed. Also noted is Rory Creager’s graduation from Mankato State College with a Bachelor Degree in Formal Art.
Sumner merchants announce a Sidewalk Sale Friday with many items at deep discounts. Some offers extend to Thursday and Saturday, but the event runs Friday only, giving local buyers a chance at strong bargains in Sumner this weekend.
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