15 Feb 1968
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Newspaper
Sumner Gazette
Location
Sumner, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1968
Page
1
The piece argues voters should examine whether legislators acted on honest convictions or deflected blame for past decisions. It critiques those who defend records by shifting responsibility, urging scrutiny of integrity over party loyalty in 1987 state legislative contests.
Community members, slow to notice progress, are invited to visit Heavenly Daze this Sunday or next week to see what Lore holds in store. The owners announce an official open for public inspection, promising insights for the uninformed.
A garbled State discussion shows lingering tax bias and ad policy confusion as lawmakers weigh proposed adjustments. The fragmented report hints at legislative disagreement over advertisement controls and financial impact, with officials debating whether to adjust rates and timelines amid opposition from some lawmakers.
The Sumner community welcomes Heavenly Daze at the old Gazette building, with remodeling and new ironwork. Adolph and Helen Miller bring expert antique merchandise attracting visitors from nearby towns, while the venture promises boosting local commerce and reviving a historic downtown facade.
A fragment of a 1960s style newspaper column covers conservation talk on North Cascades and limits of preserving natural areas, education system regionalization, tax and school funding debates, and political remarks including Bourke Hickenlooper’s retirement tribute with Dirksen as speaker. The text mixes quotes, opinions, and unnamed anecdotes.
This week the nation marked Lincoln’s birthday and the myth that he was a flawless hero. The piece argues even revered leaders had small faults such as helping a friend with mail or minor dishonesty, suggesting every great figure contains human flaws alongside fame.
Charles W. Fossler 83 retired railroad employee of Sumner died February 10 after an extended illness at his East First Street home. Multiple local notices include golden wedding of Walter Moeller, military service for Lyle Timm, Dean's list honors for Wartburg College student Steve Platte, and community events at the Salem Evangelical United Brethren church. A fire on Barney Buhr farm, various social visits, and a Sumner Produce Co. improvement are reported amid obituaries and local happenings from Sumner and nearby towns.
Doet's Corner Shillan Deossen, once noted as hove Sumner port, has had her poems published in national and state poetry outlets. She is currently midwest poet laureate of the Chaparrel Poetry Society, with a weekly feature in the Summer Charette.
A quirky 1968 community page highlights home building and coal concerns, praises a Swing Show, and thanks the FFA for hospitality. It promotes Heyer-Bilt hoghouses, notes memorial fund contributions, and recalls a local basketball game and social events with sparse, informal commentary.
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