Sumner Notes Anniversary Weddings and Local Obits
Sumner notes mark the 6th anniversary of the Sowers wedlock and a 40th wedding anniversary at Salem EUB Church with family. Several weddings and the ordination of Bernard Buhr are reported, along with obituaries for Mrs Lila Dickens and Fred Handley, including family details and burial info.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Sowers
Salem
Gie Treloar
Dewey Peters
New Hampcake Center
Douglas Sowers
Rogersdorn
Marjorie Treloar
Sowers
New Hampton
Fred Handley
Oelwein
Sacred Heart Church
Woodlawn
Matt Leyh
Robert Heth
Sumner
Red Oak man builds 48-foot circus train by hand
Harry M. Carmichael of Red Oak constructs a 48-foot circus train comprised of 15 cars and about 8 000 parts at a half inch to the foot scale. He estimates 1 450 hours of labor. Previously he created three houses and two villages with moving parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Carmichael
Red Oak
Mr. Carmichael
Boys State selections and community notices across Iowa
Allen Weidler and Curtis Beckman were chosen to attend Hawkeye Boys State at Camp Dodge starting June 2. The report also lists alumni events, graduations at Westmar College, and multiple social visits from families in Cedar Falls, Westgate, Sumner, Waterloo, and neighboring towns, along with reunions and club meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys State
Allen Weidler
Curtis Beckman
American Legion Post
Hawkeye Boys State
Camp Dodge
Allen
Edwin Weidlers
Curtis
Paul Beckman
Littel Family Reunion Observed At Marshalltown
A Littel reunion took place in Marshalltown as relatives gathered from Sumner Denver Manning Aurelia Sterling and Alpha for birthdays June 6 and 7. Guests included Mr and Mrs C Littell Mr and Mrs W P Lehmkuhl and Rande Fairbank with son David and families from Denver. Frank West Aaron Miller visited from Sterling Tr and stayed with Iva West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner Hospital
Gailord
L. R. Ludwig
Will Haag
Ernest Miller
Iva West
Alpha
Memorial Day Socials and Weddings in Sumner Area
Pinhook and Sumner residents share Memorial Day activities with the McConkeys and Kuethes. Four generations of McConkeys attend services at Alcock cemetery. Weddings include Notting-DeVersee in Fredericksburg and Drews-Hesse in Waverly. A Sumner hospital birth adds to weekend events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilson
Sumner
Harry McConkey
New Hampton
Ada McConkey
Sumner Legion
Alcock Cemetery
McConkeys
Greg Wilson
Harry Wilson
Albert Fay
Cedar Rapids
Susie Pratt
Waverly
Buster Pratt
Emil Matthias
Ray Kuethe
Everett Krause
Albert Rieck
Carl Kuethe
Clare Albright
Verner
Pinhook
Alta Vista
Connie Sweeney
Herman Sweeney
Tom McCue
Dilley
Eugene Frey
Mary Jean
Lori
Carol
Cedar Falls
Gus Laube
Fifty-Year Membership Jewels Awarded by Vishu Rebekah Lodge
The Vishu Rebekah Lodge of Montezuma presented fifty-year membership jewels to members including Mrs. Roger Frazier Mrs. R A Cox Mrs. George Kempp Mrs D S Con ner Mrs Harold Bone Mrs L E Stanford L E Stanford Ed Allely and Luther Crawford in a recent ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vishu Rebekah Lodge
Montezuma
Roger Frazier
R. A. Cox
George Kempp
D. S. Conner
Harold Bone
L. E. Stanford
Ed Allely
Luther Crawford
Legal transfers in Iowa towns involving multiple property deeds
A series of property transfers lists several individuals and couples exchanging nominal sums for parcels in Tripoli Waverly and nearby areas. Notable transfers include Lizzie W Bolte to Wendell P and Phyllis Rettig lot 4 block 46 Lester addition Tripoli and Wisner Building Co to Virgil Lee and Marlys Mare tte lot 21 Wm Moon ey's addition Waverly. Revenue payments range from modest cents to about 19.80 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie W. Bolte
Wendell P
Phyllis Rettig
Lester
Tripoli
Wisner Building Co., Inc
Virgil Lee
Marlys Marlette
Wm. Mooney
Waverly
Berne L. Tharp
Ivan J
Mary J. Ackerman
Highlands
Herman Walter
Clarence H
Laura E. Platte
Marvin G. Byington
Loren
Lorene Krueger
Crestwood Park
Carrie M. Stephens
College High Drug Co
South
Rod
Vernon R. Wamsley
Jacob G
LaVera L. Schneider
Fred Gaylor Realty, Inc
John O
Evelyn M. Chellevold
Iowa utility regulation eyes new duties aid
The Iowa Commerce Commission hires Chicago firm Middle West Service Company to assist in preparing for its expanded role regulating utilities. The commission also forms a utility liaison committee to coordinate with industry in organizational work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Commerce Commission
Chicago
Commission
Middle West Service Company
Utlity
Forest Fires Threaten Recreation Areas
Forest fires are described as destructive, harming fishing, hunting, and picnic spots, signaling concern for outdoor recreation and natural resources.
Marriage Licenses Issued in Four Pairs Across Iowa
Merlin Benning age 24 of Waverly and Norma Nordman age 17 of Nashua receive a marriage license. Duane Buchholz age 23 of Tripoli and LaVera Meyer age 19 of Sumner are licensed. Ralph Bigelow age 27 of Charles City and Lorraine Springer age 21 of Charles City are issued a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merlin Benning
Waverly
Norma Nordman
Nashua
Duane Buchholz
Tripoli
LaVera Meyer
Sumner Ralph Bigelow
Charles City
Lorraine Springer
New Bremer County Court Docket List Includes Several Civil Actions
Iowa portable mill Co. versus Ralph Nelson. Gertrude Lindner versus Fareway Stores Inc.. Ernest J. Seeman as assignee versus Helen and Glenn Wittenburg. Town of Readlyn versus James Chandler. Town of Readlyn versus L. W. Moeller. Ernest J. Seemann as assignee versus Karla and Paul Bang. The item notes a regional curiosity about donkeys as transport in Clovelly, Devon, England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Portable Mill Co
Ralph Nelson
Gertrude Lindner
Fareway Stores, Inc
Ernest J. Seeman
Helen
Glenn Wittenburg
Town of Readlyn
James Chandler
Notice of Administrator Appointment in Iowa Estate
On May 21 1963 the District Court of Bremer County Iowa appointed Edwin W Leege as administrator of Minnie L Leege deceased. Creditors must pay and claimants present legally authenticated claims to the court for allowance. Attorney Robert L Rausch 408 First National Building Waterloo Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Bremer County
Jaws
Minnie L. Leege
Robert L. Rausch
First National
Waterloo
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ner Ir
Douglass Donald
Fredericksburg
Dave Rockwell
Wilbur How- Sumner
Raymond Jand
Waverly Bs
Ger Lee Buhr
Bernard Buhr
Sted
Pradu Bebture Theological Seminary
Queer
Buhr
Wa le
Hope Loan Church
Herewn
Wartburg Lege
Marie Plend
Harry Plendil
Gsiey
Evan Francis Ball
Francis Ball
St. Michael
Raymond
Fouth
Eagles Nerve Bride
Gley High School
Emouth Western Bell Phone Co
Minneapolis
J. Ball
Sumner and Gale Institute
Neapoli
Lila Dickens
Waverly Convalescent Home
Milnes Funeral Home
Wilson Grove Cemetery
Clyde Scott
George Brace
Norman Dickens
Ross
Tucson
Ariz
Mildred
Mahlon Yaggy
Winnebago
Minn
Charles Miller
Marie
Trinity Lutheran
Bremer
Trinity Lutheran Church
Gloria Eick
William Wente
Susan Wente
Donald Krumsieg
Professional Directory
IDR. M. O. Brye Chiropractic
Dr. L. J. Magnall
Tripoli, Iowa
R.H. McClintock
Chiropractic
Herbert E. Blume
Internal Revenue Service
Hastings Optometrist
Pass
E Bremer
Waverly, Iowa
Engelbrecht
Hemingway
Attorneys-at-Law
Block & Klemp Building
W. G. Goebel
Biermann
Oliver J. Reeve
First National Bank
Hagemann
E. Bremer Ave
American Savings Bank
Westmar College
LeMars
Lynette
R. H. Aurand
Salem Eub
Beckman
Allen Robinson
Lera Robinson
Volga
Martin Weidler
Edwin Decer
Webb Bruner
Milwaukee
Norman Bruner
Raymond Steege
Granton
Wis
Elmer Timm
Henry Haar
Donald Pries
Howard Frisch
Theron Ackerman
Jerry Hoth
Bangor
Fred Barth
Warwick
R. L
George Gersonde
Westgate
R. O. Dietel
WCTU
Grahlmann
Ray Wilson
Arthur Grahtmann
David Handley
al Wolfgram
Pleasant Hill Club
Charles Kibbee
Shevlin
W. J. Schuknecht
Anna Dienst
Birthday Club
Eyer
Frank West
Sterling
Ill
Renaith
Parca Gentra
Wilma Gentry
Ea Charles Kibbee
Towne’s 66
Mpeteleeee Savings Bank
Dowa
Clovelly
Devon
England
Edwin W. Leege
Hickory Lane
Peoples Natural Gas
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