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Note: George graduated from Leigh, NE. High School in 1925. He was a banker. He also served on the Fair Board, School Board, and was Mayor of Leigh, NE.
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From THE LEIGH (NE.) WORLD, December 21, 1945-
F. Rabeler has disposed of his interest in the Bank of Leigh to his son, Fred J. Rabeler, and son-in-law, Geo. C. Kumpf. In turn he opened an office over the Leigh theatre building where he will devote his time to income tax report service.
After being connected with the Leigh banks for more than forty years, Mr. Rabeler steps out to let the younger men carry on.
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From THE LEIGH WORLD, January 18, 1946-
R. H. Olson has sold the brick building on Main street, occupied by the Paul Loseke tavern, to George C. Kumpf. The consideration was $6,750.00.
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From THE LEIGH WORLD, December 20, 1946-
Electrical energy is now obtained from the Consumer's Public Power District, Columbus for light and power in Leigh. The "juice" is being obtained from the high line.
Mayor Kumpf threw in the switch that shot the juice from the high line into the electrical lines in Leigh.
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He also had a insurance and real estate agency.
Bill Ehlers writes," I remember when George Kumpf started "Thunderbird Development Company" in the mid 1950's in Leigh above Andy Jenny's Feed Store. It did not go too well and many investors lost money in the oil exploration company."
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