Sumner Chronicle Obituary and Local Notices
Carl Vandersee 66 died after a long illness Sunday morning. He was born in Germany May 22 1889 and came to America at age 10. Survived by widow Martha Torne and three sons Emil Kurt and Alfred. services held at Bere Funeral Home and Salem Evangelical Church. Also notes on Hawkeye Boys State selection and Poppy Day, local club meetings, hospital updates, and community events across Sumner Iowa with multiple residents and organizations mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Vandersee
Paul Vandersee
Germany
America
Martha Torne Decemst
Sumner
Bere Funeral Home
Salem Evangelical United Brothennial
Wilson Grove Church
Buremetery
E. M. Miller
Emil
Minneapolis
Kurt
Alfred
Randalia
Fred Schaller
Waverly
Selma Westenjorf
Fredericksburg
Social Visits Span Waterloo to Waverly Area
A sequence of weekend visits shows a broad network of Waterloo residents calling on friends and relatives in nearby towns. Guests included Frank and Fred Johnson at Pepperling and DeMuth homes, and families visited others in Denver and Waverly. Local gatherings centered on reunions, suppers, and a graduation celebration at Clarence Bergmanns.
Ronald H. Warner Serves Aboard USS Marshall In Pacific
Ronald H. Warner radarman third class USN son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Warner Tripoli serves aboard the destroyer USS Marshall DD 676 in the Pacific Fleet. The ship and three others completed a five day goodwill visit to Sydney Australia on April 5 and are with the Seventh Fleet in the Far East. They may visit Sasebo Yokosuka and Hong Kong before returning home. Warner reported aboard in October 1955 and works in Operation Intelligence in charge of radar. He graduated from Tripoli High School before enlisting in March 1953 and worked for Warner Electric.
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U. S. Seventh Fleet
Ronald H. Warner
Radarman
USN
W. H. Warner
Tripoli
Marshall
Sydney
Australia
Far East
Far
Sasebo
Yokosuka
Hong Kong
United States
Warner
Operation Intelligence Division
Navy
Tripoli High School
Warner Electric
Graduation Celebrations Honor Rosella and Harlan
Mr and Mrs Sherman Briner Waterloo and others hosted Rosella's graduation reception at L W Bockhaus home with guests including Mr and Mrs Harry Buhr John Henning Arnold Stromer Gary Ervin Bock Albert Hunemuller Tripoli Herman Bockhaus Stanley Bockhaus plus families and Jerry Crell Neuendorf and Doug las township Roy Steege Wm Buss Keith Carroll and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Johnson
Harry Pepperling
Clarence DeMuth
Waterloo
Melvin Schlemann
Denver
A. W. French
Miriam French
Harold Mueller
Waverly
Walter Gillett
Donald Gillett
Robert Haug
Leigh Alcock
Lester Buenger
Keith Carroll
Clifford Gunsalus
Near Bremer
Max Carney
Katherine
Ethel Carney
Lee Holm
Hazel Ager
Mabel McGee
S. K. Hargrove
Minnie Towne
Charles Testorff
Stanley Bahlmann
Joe Dean
Rhonda
Oelwein
Walter Schmudlach
Art Aschbrenner
Ronald
Esther Lemke
Sumner
Roy Schmudlach
Marilyn
Howard Richmond
Keith
Kent
Osage
Edna Richmond
E. J. Hanan
Dresden Township
Clayton Wiltse
Reno
Nev
Dean Wiltse
Clarence Bergmanns
Melvin
Donald Bergmann
Barbara
Lorenz Zander
Kathryn
Alvin Bergmann
Wm. Duenow
Carolyn
John Henning
Arnold Stromer
Gary
Ervin Bock
Albert Hunemuller
Tripoli
Herman Bockhaus
Stanley Bockhaus
Carrell Neuendorf
Jerry
Douglas Township
Roy Steege
Wm. Buss
Readlyn Families Honor Graduations and Military Service
Relatives and friends gathered at Ern est Richmanns home to honor Marlene Richmanns graduation. Harold Lee Schneider's graduation at Oran drew Readlyn area guests, with a reception at Emil Schneiders home after ceremonies. Pfc Harlan Happel, son of Wm Happel, returned from Nancy France after 14 months service. John Albrecht suffered a stroke in Frederika. doctors report he is progressing as well as can be expected. Kenneth Richmann reenlisted in the air force at Sioux City, address to be sent to A le Kenneth J. Richmann AF 17 326 474 14th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Richmann
Marlene
Readlyn
Harold Lee Schneider
Oran
Emil Schneider
Ed. Piehl
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Klinger
Joyce
Pfc
Harlan Happel
Wm. Happel
Happel
Nancy
France
Herman Kimball
Coronado
Calif
Glenn Kimball
Janet
Debbie
Kimball
Edgar Albrecht
John Albrecht
Frederika
Wm. Tiedt
Fred Piehl
Ed Piehl
Werner Tiedt
Evansdale
Merwin Tiedt
Waterloo
Tiedt
John Richmann
Itch Relief Serum Ad Promises Quick Skin Comfort
An advertorial notes Instant-drying ITCH-ME that on contact dulls itch and burning and kills germs. It claims use for eczema insect bites and surface rashes and offers 4 percent back at drug stores with availability at Drever Drug Co.
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Drever Drug Coo
serviceman Buhr on 10 day leave in Sioux City
Specialist 3rd Class Daniel F. Buhr spent a 10 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Dan Buhr. He returned to Fort Sill Okla where he is stationed. Joyce Piehl daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Piehl is visiting the Lenztkow family in Waterloo for several days.
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Ftr
Intep. Sydn
Sioux City
A.B
Iowa
Daniel F. Buhr
Dan Buhr
Fort Sill
Okla
Joyce Piehl
Ed. Piehl
Leonard Lentzkow
Waterloo
Community News Briefs From Denver and Surrounding Areas
Mrs. Ted Schmidt celebrates a birthday at home in Denver. Arlington Heights visitors stop by the Luehri sen home. A farewell program honors Mrs. Ed Eickelberg of Waterloo. Mrs. George Treloar marks her 79th birthday in Denver with a large gathering. Sassmann family plans a June 3 reunion near Denver. Thimble-Bee club hosts a mother daughter banquet in Waterloo with poems and singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John Lutheran
Ed. Eickelberg
Waterloo
George
Maggie) Treloar
Fredericksburg
Carrol Smith
Denver
Janesville
Tripoli
Oran
Sumner
Waucoma
Sassmann
Harry Koepke
Highway 63
Thimble-Bee Club
Merle Pipho
Alfred Strottman
John Bruns
Pipho
Weather Observer Walter Rabe Celebrates 10 Years of Service
Observer Walter Rabe of Belle Plaine, a mail carrier by trade, has been cited by the weather bureau for ten years of service as a volunteer weather observer, reflecting long standing dedication to community meteorology.
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Walter Rabe
Belle Plaine
The
Weather Bureau
Moeller Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed in Readlyn
Mr. and Mrs. William Moeller of Readlyn celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Burton Moeller and an open house at their Readlyn home from 2:30 to 5 p.m. on May 27. Local events include a Saddle club gathering in Oelwein and Vacation Bible School at St. Matthew’s Lutheran starting May 28 for three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Moeller
Readlyn
Burton Moeller
Rudolph Ludwig
Chris Peterson
Arnold Platte
Herman Meihost
Calvin
Herman Erhardt
Edwin Kiemp
Frederika No 4 and 5 Schools Report Strong Attendance
Pupils at Frederika No 4 led by teacher Marie Kuhrt posted an excellent attendance record this year. Twelve students enrolled had only eight and a half days of absence, with six pupils achieving perfect attendance. Names include Lloyd Bergmann Lois Bergmann Diean Gaede Dennis Miller Kathryn Miller and Arthur Opperman. Barbara is noted as a thirteenth pupil with further details missing.
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Frederika No. 4
Marie Kuhrt
Lloyd Bergmann
Lois Bergmann
Diean Gaede
Dennis Miller
Kathryn Miller
Arthur Opperman
Retha Menke
Dennis Schwem
James Gaede
Marlene Schwem
Marjorie Menke
Jerry Schwemn
Barbara
Shima Returns After Absence in Tripoli District
Shima, who moved from the district at the close of the first semester, had been absent one half day. The note appears in The Tripoli Leader dated May 23, 1956 from Tripoli, Iowa.
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Tripoli
Iowa
Shima
Phi Beta Kappa Initiates 35 at Iowa State University
Iowa City Thirty five students at the State University of Iowa were initiated into Phi Beta Kappa in Old Capitol Senate Chamber. Roxie Beisner a graduate student in music is among the new initiates. Dr William B Bean spoke on Failure Success and Motives at a River Room banquet. Rhodes Dunlap welcomed new members.
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Iowa City
State University of Iowa
Phi Beta Kappa
Senate Chamber
Old Capitol
Roxie Beisner
Walter Beisner
Tripoli
River Room
Iowa Memorial Union
William B. Bean
SUI College of Medicine
Rhodes Dunlap
SUI
University
Death of Cresco’s 95 year old Henry J Webber
Cresco mourns the death of Henry J Webber aged 95 a longtime resident. He lived in or near Cresco for most of his life and is survived by family and friends in the community.
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Cresco
Henry J. Webber
Girls 4 H Rally Day Planned at Waverly June 1
The County 4 H Club committee met to set plans for Rally Day on June 1 at Waverly High School auditorium at 1 pm. Highlights include officer elections and installations, selection of a better groomed girl, and an honorary member. over 300 4 H members and supporters are invited.
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Waverly
Waverly High School
Paul Neale
Fairbank
Ironing technique described as long smooth strokes
A guide emphasizes ironing using long smooth strokes rather than short zig zag motions to avoid fabric distortion and ensure even pressure. It suggests steady, deliberate passes to produce crease-free results.
Buick's new Dynaflont boosts pitch and mileage
Buick touts its Variable Pitch Dynaflont promising improved getaway response and fuel economy even before pitch switching. The brand claims the latest model delivers highest power, smoothest ride, and bold styling, marketing it as the best Buick yet.
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Buick
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Charles Artman
Donald Artman
Veil Schwake
Gerhardt Schwake
Haveen
Thomas Woods American Legion Post
Hawkeye
Camp Dodge
American Legion Auxiliary
Christine Schmedeye
Eldon Hammel
Joy Robertson
Sumner Hospital
Sumner Township Farm Bureau
Sumner Park
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Errett
Ed O’brien
Co Heyer
Robert Pad
Clarence Nieman
G. N. Treloar
Emory Crear
W. A. Robertson
Pieasant Hill Club
Francis Madden
Roger Callanan
Gerald Callanan
Signal Corps
A. B. Littell
Wilbert
Chmkuhle
Rande
Aurelia
Roger Littell
Paul Beck
Lime “Prings
O. E. Bethel
Bethel
WNO
Deimer
Chicago St
Peters
Henry Grannemann
M. E. Shank
Union E. U. B
Sum
Hard Keloar
Ussell Pagel
Becks County
Reno Lodge
Cedar S
Sumner Reedah Lodge
Owen Jones
Gus Platte
John Fritz
Pacific
Bolson
Aus
H. H. Hoppenworth
Ted Schmidt
Herbert Luehrisen
Arlington Heights
Elmer Rucker
Anittel
Frederika No. 5 School
Phi Beta Kappa Mon
4-H
Ntl Hlimh
Shawver Well Co
Jackie Gleason
Tripoli, Iowa
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