30 years ago – 1992
Serious injuries avoided in 2-vehicle accident – Three South O’Brien High School students and an area farmer escaped serious injury Monday when their vehicles collided five miles southeast of Paullina on Highway 10. Steve Grothe, 16, the driver of a 1987 Chrysler involved in the accident was the most seriously injured. After the accident Grothe was taken to Baum-Harmon Hospital in Primghar with multiple injuries and then was Air-Cared to Marian Health Center in Sioux City. He was listed in “good condition” at press time Tuesday. Grothe is the son of Paul and Carolyn Grothe of Sutherland. Also injured in the Grothe vehicle were passengers John Christenson, 14, of Calumet and Daniel Wetherell, 15, of Sutherland.
CONSIGNMENTS NEEDED FOR ANNUAL AUCTION – The annual consignment auction, sponsored by the Sutherland Commercial Club, will be held Saturday, April 25th. Consignments are needed. If anyone has items to be auctioned off at the sale, please contact Bob Syndergaard. He will see that your items get listed and properly advertised.
Sue’s Salon is open for business – When Georgette Ebel was looking for a beautician to fill in the closed hours at the Male Mane she made a few phone calls. One of those calls was to Sue Schimmer. Sue was then working at Spirit Lake a few days a week. She saw this opportunity offered to her by Georgette as a way to fill in her free hours. “As a way to keep busy” she said. Thus, Sue’s Salon came into existence. Sue’s hours will be during Georgette’s off hours. They will take turns working alternate Saturdays. Perms, washes, cuts, sets and styles will be offered to men, women and children. Due to the expense and being in the Sutherland salon just part-time. Sue will not be doing hair coloring.
40 years ago – 1982
Sutherland School Board Meets – The Sutherland Board of Education held their March school board meeting recently. The following items were discussed: The Board will be involved in the same summer activities as during the past years: high school baseball and Softball*, junior high school baseball and Softball; transportation for swimming: concession stand proceeds for all high school’ games and little league games to support boys and girls Little League programs. Discussion on the purchase of a new bus was tabled until next meeting.
Larie Amendt is Scholarship Finalist – Larie Amendt of Sutherland is one of the thirty-six high school seniors who are finalists in the Iowa Farm Bureau Women’s scholarship program. Finalists will go to Des Moines on April 12 for personal interviews with the state scholarship selection committee. Eighteen scholarship winners, two from each Farm Bureau district, will be chosen.
Sutherland Hot Lunch Menu April 5-9 MONDAY: Mashed potatoes and butter, meat pattie and catsup, buttered peas and’ carrots, cheese stix, bread and butter, applesauce, milk. TUESDAY: Wiener on bun, catsup, mustard, buttered corn, Golden ‘ Sunshine bar, milk. WEDNESDAY: Easter dinner: Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cabbage salad, bread and, butter, banana pie, milk. THURSDAY: Ham and cheese school baked bun, buttered green beans, pear sauce, cookie, chocolate milk. FRIDAY: No School – Easter vacation.
50 years ago – 1972
Stores Begin Friday, Night Opening – Sutherland stores will be open tomorrow night, Friday, April 7, for the convenience of shoppers. Shop the ads for weekend bargains.
Cub Scouts Lend Helping Hand in Cleanup – Den II of the Cub Scouts joined in the community spring cleanup campaign Tuesday after school. They picked up several barrells and other containers of tin cans and rubbish in the residential area and in the northwest corner of town. Mrs. Greg Bina and Mrs. Ronald Sohn are the Den Mothers.
All Dogs Must Now Be Restrained – Sutherland dog owners are reminded that beginning April 1, all dogs must be restrained. According to Town Ordinance No. 136, it is unlawful for any person to permit any dog, licensed or unlicensed, to run at large in the Town of Sutherland between April 1 and October 1 of each year. Violators will be prosecuted and penalties will be assessed as set forth in the ordinance.
Ron Negus Awarded Scholarship of Westmar – Dr. John F. Courter, academic dean at Westmar College, LeMars, announces that Ronald Negus, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Negus, has been awarded a Westmar Honor Scholarship and plans to enroll at the college in September. Ron is a senior in the Sutherland Community High School.
Maybasket and Bake Sale Saturday, April 8 – The Lamplighters of Bethel Lutheran Church are sponsoring a May Basket and bake sale on Saturday, April 8 at Adams Hardware Store. Selling will begin at 9:30 a.m.