Teenage drinking in Sumner seen as a serious issue
Joyce Patton argues the problem is grave and requires doctor advised restraint, noting risks of accidents and even murder. Jim Platte emphasizes drunk driving dangers, urges strict enforcement of drinking and driving laws, and condemns driving after drinking. Steve Fosselman says some youths overdrink, affecting themselves and others, and stresses concern when friends get drunk and anyone rides with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Patton
Jim Platte
America
Steve Fosselman
Sumner
Coming Events List For October
The schedule lists events from October 21 to October 28 including S E A convention and class dismissals, Health Careers Club meeting at Sumner Hospital, S E A in service day, St Luke's Health Careers Day, Allen Memorial Hospital Open House, District All-State auditions, American Education Week, Veteran's Day activities, junior and senior football, Mount Mercy College guidance visit, Buena Vista College and Waldorf College representative visits, and a GRA gathering at 7:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1.S.E.A
Sumner Hospital
S.E.A
St. Luke’s Health
Cedar Rapids
Allen Memorial Hospital
Waterloo
Soph
Mount Mercy College
Buena Vista College
Waldorf College
New Decorations Add Color to Senior High School
New attractions appear around the Senior High School with painted windows and decorated lockers. Lockers feature poems and sayings while hallways showcase crepe and construction paper. Pep Club-painted windows brighten the school and nearby business windows also display artwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pep Club
Pickle
Sumner
Senior profiles highlight Sandy Beverly Nichols and family memories
The piece follows senior interview responses from Sandy Smith and Beverly Nichols, detailing favorite pastimes, values, embarrassing moments, and future plans. It notes Bev’s Army goal and Sandy’s reflections on childhood summers, family events, and school life.
Sumner Band to Present Concert at Convention
Sumner High School Band earns unique invite to perform a half hour concert at the Iowa Music Educators Association Convention in Des Moines on January 28, 1972. The event features state chorus and orchestra leaders, and the Sumner act is the sole high school band chosen. This honor surpasses any prior school music achievement, likened to a state tournament for athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy Tranbarger
Sumner
Iowa Music Educators Association
Des Moines
Randa Meyerhoff Reflects on Likes and Senior Year Plans
The interview with Randa Meyerhoff, daughter of Clarence and the late family, covers her favorite colors gray avocado and navy and her views on individuality. She recalls a 9th grade German class mishap and explains that she hopes to teach or work in fashion merchandising someday. Jefferson Home residents celebrate Mrs. Betha Bledsoe’s 101st birthday with roses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Nichols
Marvin Nichols
Bev
Val Smith
Sandy
Sandy Smith
Randa
Miranda
Mark Severson
Bette Harms
Jefferson Home
Indianola
Betha Bledsoe
Dont Drive Drunk A Message On Teenage And Adult DUI Risks
The text argues drunken driving endangers both teens and adults, noting high fatalities and accidents last year. It urges abstaining from drinking if you drive and warns penalties for first offenses, including fines up to 1000 dollars and potential jail time or driving suspension.
Music Corner reports Upper Town Festival participants
Sumner High School Concert Choir joined eight schools at the Upper Town Festival on October 18 at Fayette campus directed by Charles Matteson of UNI. The mass choir performed seven numbers as each school offered a selection. Other participants included Maynard, West Union, Postville, Monona, Fayette, Elkader and Valley-Elgin. All-State auditions are set for Saturday October 23, 1971 in Anamosa with three Sinner vocal quartets attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner High School
Upper Town
Fayette
Charles Matteson
UNI
Maynard
West Union
Postville
Monona
Elkader
Valley-Elgin
Anamosa
Sinner
Mary Andres
Carol Harms
Deb Pagel
Doreen Schroeder
Julie Friederich
Kay Yungtum
Larry Wilharm
Peter Fosselman
Steve Kamrath
Dennis Schwake
Steve Fosselman
Carol Scott
Lori Lampe
Miss Horton
Carolyn Lemke
Diane Weltner
Pam Gosch
Beth Uhlenhopp
Anne Harnisch
Teresa Mihm
Connie Kirchhoff
Rhonda Decor
Anne Fosselman
Dan Milnes
James Burr
KRNT
Des Moines
Area Hospitals Hold Careers Day
Area high school students may pursue health careers with events in October. An organizational meeting for 14 to 18 year olds will be held at Sumner Community Hospital on Thursday October 21 at 730 pm. Waterloo Town will host an Open House for registered nursing aspirants on Friday October 22 from 10 am to 3 pm. Attendees include Sherry Lease Bev Fick Margaret Meyer Deb Pagel Diane Nauholz Deb Thurm Deb Giese Terry Snyder Randa Meyerhoff Sandy Smith Ann Donat Pat Smith. St Luke s Methodist Hospital Cedar Rapids hosts a Health Careers Day on October 22 with hospital tours two seminars and demonstrations. Sumner attendees include Beth Harms Becky Lande Sue Kirchmann Becky Haw Pam Mihm Teresa Tegtmeier Tracy and Jeff Haskin. Carrot weighed 3 1 2 pounds displayed by State Center siblings. Quote from William Arthur Ward about achieving dreams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner Community Hospital
Allen Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Waterloo
Sherry Lease
Bev Fick
Margaret Meyer
Deb Pagel
Diane Nauholz
Deb Thurm
Deb Giese
Terry Snyder
Randa Meyerhoff
Sandy Smith
Ann Donat
Pat Smith
St. Luke’s Methodist Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Sumner
Beth Harms
Becky Lande
Sue Kirchmann
Becky Haw
Pam Mihm
Teresa Tegtmeier
Job safety law short course offered in Waterloo
A three hour session on the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 will explain the law, its implementation, and penalties for non compliance. Open to owners and managers in agri business and other firms with one or more employees. Two times offered November 16 1971 at 1 15 pm and 7 15 pm near Hawkeye Institute of Technology. Registration 3 per person at the door. Dale Shires Bremer County Extension Director coordinates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Dale Shires
Bremer County
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Hawkeye Inat. of Tech
Hammond Ave
Orange Rd
Power Mechanics
U.S. Chamber
Box
Tripoli
Town
Siile
Center For Industrial Research and Service and Cooperative Extension
Town State University
Area Community Coalleges
Chambers of Commerce
Iowa Manufacturers Association and Trade Associations
Mexico Study Inspires Farm Comparisons and Crafts Display
A sixth grade class of 92 studied Mexico in social studies, showcasing handmade items from Mexico and comparing farming methods with local practices. The exhibit included grains like oats and barley, helping students grasp global food staples and fostering better citizenship through parental cooperation. The second item notes thousands of disadvantaged youth and mothers trained for VA health service roles last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Menems
Anmong
Veterans Administration
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Dim Platte
Steve Foesel
Bruce
Miss Smith
Kathy Smith
Beverly Nichole
Music Corner
Tin
Carrot
Tracy and
Jeff Haskin
Gary Haskin
State Center
William Arthur Ward
Fritz
Iowa
A.F.T
Montera
RCA
Meyer Hardware
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