Obituary notices and advertising rates in Sumner Gazette
The Sumner Gazette lists classed notices including condolences and cards of thanks with standard rates. It details subscription prices by county and state, distribution figures, legal advertising rates, and policy on signatures, deadlines, and reader letters. The paper, published weekly on Thursdays, notes circulation at 2,225 copies weekly and references 1966 pricing and service details.
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Gazette
Sumner Gazette
Making Co
Sumner
Iowa
Post- Oriums
Town
Fortry
GTI
Bremer, Fayette, Chickasaw and Black Hawk Co
United States
Sumner Public Library Seen As Worthy City Project
The Sumner Public Library project nears completion after long delays and plan changes. City council cooperation is praised for guiding the costly improvement, enabling the board of trustees to finish the library within a tight annual budget.
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Sumner Public Library
A New Approach For Sumner’s Future Growth
The piece argues that small town Sumner depends on surrounding rural areas and that the future hinges on attracting and retaining families. It notes farm declines, shifting farming methods, and loss of businesses, but asserts a city with strong living conditions and inviting attributes can prosper by drawing families to live there while working elsewhere, urging a new community-focused approach.
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Sumner
Sumner Gazette's evolving style sparks reader interest
In an editorial reflection, the Sumner Gazette discusses its 1881 inception changes and ongoing efforts to modernize layout with more white space and fewer rules. The piece argues for continued improvements despite skepticism about local prospects and emphasizes faith in the community's future.
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Sumner Gazette
Cameron in surprise move seeks U.S. Senate nomination
Secretary of State Gary Cameron announced a bid for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate. At 32, he is among the youngest candidates in state history. He said the decision followed deliberation and a desire to fulfill a boyhood dream, with no immediate comments on issues.
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Gary Cameron
U.S. Senate
Fairfield
Statehouse
Harold Hughes
Cameron
U.S
Pinhook Social Notes Highlight Community Gatherings
Local social column details a string of Sunday potluck gatherings hosted by the Laube and Rieck families, with attendees from Waterloo to Nashua. It notes visits to friends, a 35th wedding anniversary celebrated at Tripoli Town Hall, and various social calls in Sumner, Fredricksburg, and nearby towns. The piece also covers political announcements by Bertroche and updates on civic matters, including tax, welfare, and anti poverty program discussions.
Firemen work hours rule and head start funding notes
The attorney general ruled that firemen in Iowa cities over 10 000 population or under civil service may not be required to work more than 56 hours weekly. Edwin Gilmour outlined Operation Head Start funds for towns and schools noting similar counts to last summer with 750 000 cost and potential expansion. Governor Hughes announced Roland R B Jackson of Spencer as state printing board member to fill Victor D Gallo's vacancy. Jackson is a 41 year veteran in newspapers and printing.
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Viet Nam
Cameron
Senate
E. B. Smith
Iowa State University
Lcience
Bertroche
Des Moines
Joseph Bertroche
Ottumwa
Lawrence Scalise
Bert~tosh
Scalise
Bentroche
Potter
Iowa State Tax Commission
Lynn Potter
Cresco
Iowa
Gov. Hughes
Don Mahon
Thomas
Tes Maines
James A. Thomas
State Civil Rights Commission
Philip Hamilton
Dubuque
East Des Moines High School
Yale University
U.S. Department of Justice
Muscatine
Attorney General's Office
Civil Service
Edwin Gilmour
Office of Economic Opportunity
Gilmour
Jackson
Victor D. Gallo
Strawberry Point
Gallo
Dow Jones 1965 forecast amid bear market fears
Babson recalls predicting the Dow would top 1000 in 1965 and notes the June slump and bearish sentiment. Since then the market rebounded to new peaks, challenging the idea that emotion drives recession signals, and the author still expects the Dow Industrials to close above 1000. The piece links war anxieties and optimism to market moves.
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Babson Park
Mass
Dow-Jones
Dow
London
Vietnam
Old Time News Highlights From Farback Files
Old Time News From the Files recalls local incidents and milestones: Mrs Wisie McDonough hospitalized after a fall on ice injuring her right wrist. Sumner High cheerleader Kathy Gersonde suffers a dislocation and wrist sprain outside the senior high. Beatrice Catlanan and Marlys Rechkemmer join the State College of Iowa Concert Chorale touring eight Iowa cities February 22 to 24. Mr and Mrs John C Kasemeier announce engagement of Susan Ann to Russell Vandersee of Sumner. Sumner Troop 45 scouts hold Red Flannel campout on a former Ford garage lot. St Peters Lutheran Church Westgate honors Rev and Mrs Schultz for 25 years with a dinner. A 160 lb calf causes a wild goose chase ending in a broken fence a shattered window and a six mile chase near Mumner. Elmer Stephens hauls in a 17 lb catfish at Wapsie River Frederika. Neil L Fox and family announce engagement of Isabel Esther to E G Lujan. Cecelia McLavey of Volga attends a bridal shower at Salem B U B Church parlors.
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Wisie McDonough
Sumner High
Kathy Gersonde
Beatrice Catlanan
Marlys Rechkemmer
State College of Iowa
Iowa
John C. Kasemeier
Sumner
Susan Ann
Russell D. Vandersee
Kurt Vandersee
Boy Scouta
Ford Garage
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Westgate
Schultz
Mumner
Wilko Schroeder
Elmer Stephens
Wapsie River
Frederika
Neil L. Fox
Surnaner
Isabel Esther
E. G. Lujan
Isabel Lujan
Oelwein
Cecelia McLavey
Poet and columnist Lillian Dirksen honored in Sumner Gazette tribute
The Sumner Gazette highlights poet Lillian Dirksen a prominent Sumner writer and Midwest poet laureate of the Chapatrel Poetry Society. The piece features quotes from Dickens Dunbar and Matthew Henry, reflecting on art and resilience amid financial and social uncertainty, urging steady investing and a focus on bonds and savings.
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Lillian Dirksen
Sumner
Midwest
Chapatrel Poetry Society
Sumner Gazette
Our Readers Say Dear Jim on Efficiency and Responsibility
Jose F Vega from Sumner Iowa writes that efficiency cannot exist without responsibility. He argues current affluence lowers personal and organizational standards, favors easy comforts, and avoids hard work. He stresses self discipline as the key trait for individuals and nations.
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Jim
Jose F. Vega
Sumner
Iowa
Heyer Bilt Hoghouses and Local Theater Notes
Community column from W. H. Heyer mixed with ads for Heyer-Bilt hoghouses and Weyerhaeuser Four Square lumber. It highlights after Valentines offers, home-building pushes for 1966, a display hoghouse, JC's Sunset Theatre showings, a humorous road scene with a woman driver, and a提醒 to check local bin heat readiness.
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Weyerhaeuser
Sumner highlights and local notices from town hall to charity win
National Guard members Arthur Tegtmeier Thomas Murphy and Paul Springer left Monday for Cedar Falls in response to mobilization orders. Sumner high school basketball remains undefeated with 12 wins coached by R L Heston. Henry Salisbury couple near Randalia win $1000 in the Pot of Gold via radio. New Sumner Community Club directors elected A F Miller president E C Ritter Roy Fogarty vice president C E Heyer secretary J F Brayton chairs retail merchants committee. Farewell for Elmer Hoth and wife moving to a Sumner farm with a bread and cake making contest tied to the Farmer's Institute. George Seyison sprains his right wrist in a coal house accident. Culture Club hosts grand picnic at Mrs L A Farrand's home. Wescott & Winks finish ice house with Cedar River ice from Waverly. Sleighing party from S H S enjoys oyster stew at F L Wilson farm.
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Arthur Tegtmeier
Thomas Murphy
Paul Springer
National Guard
Cedar Falls
Sumner High School
R. L. Heston
Henry Salisbury
Randalia
Sumner Community Club
Town Hall
A. F. Miller
E. C. Ritter
Roy Fogarty
C. E. Heyer
J. F. Brayton
Retail Merchants Committee
Elmer Hoth
Sumner
Opera House
Farmer's Institute
Geo. Seyison
Culture Club
L. A. Farrand
Wescott & Winks
Cedar River
Waverly
S.H.S
F. L. Wilson Farm
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John Fay
Bernard Boldie
Arthur Kirchmann
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Robert Schmidt
Howard van Brocklin
James Wolff
Sumner Community Hospital
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