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Newspaper
Sumner Gazette
Location
Sumner, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1969
Page
7
Richfield and surrounding area residents shared visits and family gatherings over the weekend. Audrey Boltz and Lana Pieggenkuhle vacationed with relatives, while many others hosted dinners and birthday celebrations at homes in Hawkeye Osage Waverly and nearby towns.
In Sumner the bead shop offered Sunday dinner and supper options. The text notes Grodtemaches were served during the day, reflecting local baking activity and shop hours on the weekend.
Fredericksburg notes describe a busy social week with eight ladies at Mrs John Livichs card party, welcoming Mrs Craig Wenthe to the neighborhood, the Jolly Jokers 300 club gathering at Mr and Mrs Charles Kottke’s home, and guests visiting relatives across nearby towns. The report lists multiple family visits, homecomings, and local diners as residents travel between Fredericksburg, Dubuque, Des Moines, Mason City, and Monona, with several newborns and anniversaries noted.
Fragments describe Friday callers of Mr and Mrs Weber and guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Zabet. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Gower Werder at a home event honoring service members. Additional mentions name Maude O Day, Mr Buckendah and Miss Berths Hayetorn with scattered references to families in Sumner and nearby towns.
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