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Newspaper
Sumner Gazette
Location
Sumner, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1976
Page
4
The county spent over $20,000 last season on blanket roadside spraying for weeds, even as opponents from property owners, the Board of Health, and Farm Bureau Women argued for environmental and crop-protection concerns. A proven alternative, spot spraying by county crews, would reduce collateral damage and could win in a referendum, though such a vote is impractical.
The piece argues caucus results reflect activist sentiment more than broad party views and may influence future convention delegations. It notes Carter's strength post caucuses, Reagan's gains in Bremer County, and warns caucuses for all their significance often misrepresent overall party mood.
Walking toward the Viking Chalet entrance, retirees recalled the Sumner Volunteer Fire Department's early days. They contrasted 1940s equipment with modern pumps, recalled coal truck tankers, weathered gear, and dangers faced, while noting enduring pride in serving the community since 1922.
The Iowa precinct caucuses on January 19 drew national press, Republicans Ford and Reagan in a first headline clash, while Democrats under Tom Whitney spent over $1 million in four to six weeks. Results: Ford 60, Reagan 248 votes. Carter led Dems with 28 percent, Bayh 13, Harris 10, Udall 6, Shriver 3, Jackson 1. 37 percent uncommitted. Legislature paused for caucuses as 65-foot double bottom trucks move forward pending vetoes. Fullerton bill clears early session to address vacancies. Rep Bert Fullerton dies after cancer surgery.
The passage recalls Thomas Jefferson drafting the Declaration of Independence with Franklin and Adams. Jefferson, absent due to illness, joined Congress as an alternate and was appointed to the Committee of Five. He later became a renowned lawyer, diplomat, and polymath, sharing a birthday with John Adams in death on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of independence.
Herbert C. Wallke 82, WWI veteran and retired Sumner area farmer, died Jan. 17 in Tampa Florida during pancreatic surgery. Over 70 attended the Jan. 18 25th anniversary luncheon for Sumner Community Memorial Hospital opened Jan. 1 1950. Other items include nuptials at the Little Brown Church, a Columbia student at Sumner High, Dr. Kheir Ghandour plans to relocate, the Rogahns visiting and moving to Klinger, James H. Pickering’s obituary, Bremer County centennial note, Margaret Ann Ganske wed to Virgil Schwake, Marilyn Niemann wed to Lyle Yungtum, hospital self support in 1950, and kindergarten mothers meeting.
Keith and Martin Koeberle announce the sale of Koeberle Hardware Store in Sumner to Gordon and wife, owners of Coast to Coast Store in town. Ferdinand Meyer, 77, lifelong Sumner resident, dies at Sumner Community Memorial Hospital. Three couples wed in January ceremonies in Cedar Falls Richfield and at St Peters and St Pauls Lutheran churches. Fire destroys the Spring Fountain Lutheran parsonage. Parish events and injuries noted include two skating and skiing incidents. A Windy Dozen dinner at Hotel Charles highlights local social life.
Rep Don Avenson outlines two percent growth cap on state budgets and explores options for property tax relief including rollback freeze Norland plan and enhanced homestead credit while inviting constituents to visit the State House in Des Moines Iowa.
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