23 Aug 1973
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sumner Gazette
Location
Sumner, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1973
Page
1
The discussion warns against ignoring health ordinances and septic permit rules. It argues faulty septic tanks pollute waterways, notes rules protect both public health and landowners, and cautions that bypassing environmental safeguards leads to long term harm.
The writer argues Watergate is used as a cover for neglecting food costs, fuel shortages, and favoritism to business. The administration alone is blamed for inaction and mismanagement while press and Congress highlighted urgent issues. Urgent call for equitable policies and accountability.
East of Town hosts and guests plus birthday anniversaries. Mr and Mrs Churchill Surby dine with John Lamprecht and Hazel Olds. Numerous visits span Cedar Rapids to Waterloo with dinner parties and potlucks. Relatives from Moscow Wilton and Ft. Dodge share weekend gatherings. 80th birthday observed for Ila Rae Kitson with family calls and gifts. Ruth Engert and Steven Gaede wed at Tripoli. various lay visits and dinners across town.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Sumner newspaper from 1891 listing advertising rates, subscription details, circulation notes, and payment terms. It mentions 1.50 per insertion, monthly card advertising, and subscription pricing for Chickasaw County and outside Iowa.
A diary of a wartime road trip from Chattanooga to Murfreesboro, tracing the Stone River battlefield via mountain passes and misread signs. The author laments poor road maps and inadequate national park funding, praising the battlefield visit but critiquing Mammoth Cave and the Park Service budget cuts.
Inquiries address Medicare coverage for dialysis and kidney transplants for insured workers and dependents. Eligibility begins the 8th month after dialysis starts. A widow aged 61 with a short prior marriage asks about new rules. guidance notes reapplication for widow’s benefits and marriage duration rules.
The State reports on a new campaign reform commission with members Rey and Wiggins plus Rehling and Stevens, showing cross party aims. Alvin Hayes Jr resigns civil rights post for Washington state duties citing funding gaps. Legislative Council asks delaying seven liquor store closings to allow review. Senator Harold Hughes predicts rapid Indochina fall to Communists and weighs impeachment stakes while commenting on economy and Nixon era tensions. Promotion Board foresees a short meat shortage, with continuation on page 3.
Local summaries report 8 year old Gary Prideaux treated after a minor car bicycle collision in Sumner near North Carpenter Street. Sgt. LaVern Ferguson receives medical discharge after 28 months service including Vietnam. Bruce Moser undergoes finger surgery after a farm accident. Sumner votes two new council members Harley Prideaux and William Nauholz take oath. Open house marks 25th wedding anniversary for Herman and Mrs Lalk. Peter C. Kauten, 65, dies after extended illness. LeAllen Anderson completes nine months auto mechanics training in Omaha. International Junior Chamber golf tournament begins in Midland with Iowa team member David DeHaven scoring 86. Marlowe Burke honored for 35th anniversary at Rogers Cafe. Elizabeth D. Reimler, 74, funeral services held. Pagel cattle sold to Centralia Farms. PFC Gale Donat to have memorial service. John F. Driscoll funeral in West Union. Sgt. Steve Reuter receives honorable discharge. Frank Lang undergoes eye surgery in Marshalltown. Marilee Blume to teach Kindergarten in Parkersburg. Mrs. Mary Primus dies in Waverly. Accident at Petratz corner near Sumner detailed. East Main Street bicycle race reports three heat winners Ralph Hurmence, Edward Munkhoff, Carroll Westcott. Church remodeling underway for U B Church. Christ Niemann dies at home. Walter Thameeon sports updates noted.
Lillian Dirksen of Sumner, famed for national and state poetry publications, is featured weekly in the Sumner Gazette. Her verse, often quoted with religious and existential imagery, centers on faith, guidance, and perseverance through struggle.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.