Obituary and notices in local advertising rates
An 1958 local newspaper page lists advertising rates for obituaries cards of thanks and general ads. It notes regular rates, legal advertising, monthly accounts, and circulation figures of about 2048 weekly copies. The staff includes James R. Heyer as publisher editor and a listed news and mechanical team.
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Our Post
James R. Heyer
Herbert Forsman
Mia
Arlin Nuss
Lavonne Pollew
Jim Gaede
Don Gaede
David Dirksen
Daryl Minard
Jon Luens
Disregard for Fire Trucks Sparks Public Alarm
A fire department false alarm drew attention to motorists who blocked emergency routes. The lead truck struggled to clear a path as vehicles clogged the narrow road to the scene. The piece urges respect for right of way and parking far from travel lanes when sirens or red lights are seen.
Iowa Legislature Faces Prolonged Session and Reform Calls
The Iowa Legislature may extend beyond the 100 day deadline as reapportionment stalls adjournment. Editors urge annual sessions, noting two year terms limit progress and call for reform beyond the two year cycle. Last year’s highway safety gains contrast with current driver risk as measures stall.
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Iowa
Des Moines Stopover With Babe Bisignano Shines
During a convention trip to Des Moines the author recalls an early morning visit with Babe Bisignano, famed city restaurateur. The meeting came via Vic Gallo and later connected to the TV show This Is Your Life featuring pianist Roger Williams, who once worked at Babe's.
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Des Moines
Babe Bisignano
Capitol City
Renee
Vic Gallo
Marilyn Miller
A. F. Miller
Babe's
Vic
Babe’s
Roger Williams
Williams
Ralph Edwards
Ralph
Senate Passes New Type Unemployment Pay Bill
The Iowa Senate backed a family status unemployment compensation plan with weekly benefits up to 44 dollars for a man with a nonworking wife and four children and 32 dollars for a married man with no children. Democrats opposed, accusing it of creating a welfare program. The vote was 29 to 19.
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Senate
Bradley
Iowa Senate
Harry J. Bradley, Jr
Des Moines
State Highway Commission
Herschel C. Loveless
Thoughts for The Week and Notable Quotes
A collection of aphorisms and reflections from Victor Cherbulicz Theodore Roosevelt and Robert J Shores. Emphasizes living fully risking comfort for a greater cause and cherishing life on earth.
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Robert J. Shores
Sunday Merchandising Protest and Park Custodian Relieved
Readers appeal to Christian decency against Sunday store openings arguing it harms worship and community character. The note condemns retail sales on the Lord's Day and urges merchants to uphold spiritual duties and youth guidance. Pointerland learns Backbone State Park Custodian Louis Schmidt was relieved of duties by the State Conservation Commission, a move the letter suggests was politically influenced though cited as unrelated by the board.
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Pointerland
Backbone State Park
Louis Schmidt
State Conservation Commission
Louie
Strawberry Point
Understanding how love expresses to Iowa children today
The article discusses how parents convey love beyond words, emphasizing music or tone in communication. It cites Mark Twain on language and notes that gestures like hugs and smiles often matter more to a child than long verbal affirmations. It warns against insincere apologies and highlights personal “language” shaped by gestures and actions.
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Mark Twain
Poet Laureate Lillian Dirksen Featured In Sumner Gazette
Poet Lillian Dirksen, renowned Sumner poet and Midwest poet laureate of the Chaparrel Poetry Society, contributes a weekly poetry feature to the Sumner Gazette. The selection includes OOT-KWA-TAH The Onondagas tale of seven sisters in the sky, their dance, and the legend tying to the Pleides by Lake Kan-Ya-Ti-Yo, ending with a celestial legacy.
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Lillian Dirksen
Sumner
Midwest
Chaparrel Poetry Society
Sumner Gazette
Pleides
Kan-Ya-Ti-Yo
Reapportionment Debate Dominates Iowa Legislature
In the Legislature Clarence Christopher notes the Iowa General Assembly wrestles with reapportionment plans. Senate favors 53 districts, House opts for county based representation with 70 senators. Governor pressures minority party. agreement elusive. Also covered is key clubs licensing and executive reorganization bills, plus calendar committee rules and floor actions.
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Boards of Supervisors
58Th General Assembly
House
Senate
Iowa
Iowa Legislative Investigating Committee On
Loveless
Clarence Christopher
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Shaff
O’connor
Stanley
Govenor
Bremer County
Attorney General
Sumner names Woods as city marshal after Dodd resigns
April 24 1958 Water loo resident E E Woody Woods hired by Sumner city council to serve as marshal following Frank Doods recent resignation. Also notes local marriages discharge and funeral services for notable residents and Sumner high school track relay performances at Cedar Falls and Pat s Service Station bowling team placing seventh at Waterloo tournament
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E. E
Woody) Woods
Waterloo
Sumner Town Council
Sumner
Marshal Frank Dodd
Harold Schumacher
St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
Tripoli
Albert
Mickey) Vaughn
New York
States
Glenn J. Ellison
Allen Memorail
Fredericksburg
Rose Hill
Sumner High Thin Clads
Iowa
Funeral services for Mrs Caro Line Roder
Mrs Caro Line Roder 80 dies at Sumner. Funeral planned Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Salem Evangelical Church. Also notes a boy injures eye at Sumner. Howard Senft scores 651 in bowling tourney at Des Moines. Joan Vogt to wed Arnold Brunscheon. Woman's Club hosts event. Sumner High Band to perform on KWWL Parade of Bands.
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Salem Evangelical Church
Caroline Roder
Sumner
Dennis Niewoehner
Clarence Niewoehner
Art Borcherding
Howard Senft
Berg
Des Moines
Leslie Vogt
Plainfield
Joan
Arnold Brunscheon
Fred Brunscheon
Henry Shales
Woman's Club
Ritz
Sumner High School
KWWL
Waterloo
Gate Fall Breaks Leg Of Four Year Old James Kreig
Four year old James Kreig of Kingsley suffered a broken left leg when a yard gate collapsed onto him in a accident at home. Local rescue workers responded and medical treatment was provided. The incident highlights safety around outdoor gates.
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James Kreig
Kingsley
Buttermakers meet in Sumner and campaign updates
April 26, 1934 district meet hosted by Pennington Supply Co. M. W. Bennett of Tripoli seeks county treasurer while I. H. McDaniels farms wild game birds on the Wapsipinicon. Leota and Leona Diercks birthday observed by St. Pauls YPS. Happy Hour club hosted by Mrs. Darrell Forsman. George Countryman ill neighbors helped with oats. Lee Dilley attends aunt Louis Gaede’s funeral in Tripoli.
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Louis Gaede
Tripoli
Sumner News Roundup From April 1909
April 29 1909 visitors from LaSalle County Ill Mr and Mrs George Gretty spent days with J L Gretty near Hawkeye fire damaged attic at H Wahimans Main Street home chimney heat caused blaze Rev M Schroeder new Evangelical minister resident of Sumner preached at his appointments funeral for Charles Schumacher Sr held near Buck Creek two miles north Marley Davis returned from Boliver and Independence A D Allen served as City Marshall replacing Mr Mohlis whose wife mother died Miss Minnie Mueller and Miss An Kerkhoff visited from Fredericksburg over the weekend
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George Gretty
LaSalle Co
Tripoli
J. L
Hawkeye
H. Wahiman
Main Street
M. Schroeder
Sumner
Charles Schumacher Sr
Buck Creek
Marley Davis
Bee
Boliver
Missouri
Independence
A. D. Allen
City Marshall
Chas. Mohlis
Build a Home First for the Community
Community notes urge building homes to improve living. Heyers invites readers to shop for insulation, fly screens, and self-storing aluminum window screens. FHA bake sale planned at Mors & Harms. Denison drain tile promotes spring field upgrades and fencing with Republic Brand products. Creative humor and local ads blend with farming tips and home improvements.
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JRH
Iowa House
Iowa State University
State Board of Regents
Iowa State College
Iowa State University of Science and Technology
Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Albert Gore
Tenn
State Department of Health
Victor Cherbulicz
Theodore Roosevelt
Louie Schmidt
The
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Lloyd Lovell
the “Poet's
James Russel Lowell
Old Cime News
Hee Haw News
W. H. Heyer
Chilly Chan
Heyers
FHA
Mors & Harms
Denison
Sid
Republic
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