Postal Price Shift Provokes Debate On Stamp and Service
The letter discusses inflation in the Postal Department funding, proposing a shift from annual rate hikes to a per patron charge, possibly 10 cents weekly, to fund house to house delivery. It questions continuing “free delivery” as postage stamps rise and suggests direct charges for urban and rural patrons.
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Postal Department
Congress
Winton M. Blount
Sagcing Post Office Department
Gome
Toll Interstates and Iowas Road Toll Debate
A historic Iowa piece argues for toll inter state highways to fund the expanding system that links cities and towns yet notes opposition within the state. It frames tolls as fair for those who use better cross state roads and questions why Iowans resist toll financed super highways.
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Iowa
Lawmakers and officers debated chairmanship in tense session
In a tense meeting, Roger Jepaca met with aides for 39 minutes before Congress discussed officer nominations. Senate Republicans objected to Mount Lodwick, while Ralph McCarton and Arthur Nea faced competing bids. The discussion reflected partisan strains as leadership selections unfolded.
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Hades
Roger Jepaca
Jep
Journey Through England and France Aboard A Busy Visit
A traveler shares a midway update from England and France describing London sights like Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey, a night in a bed and breakfast, and a delayed Paris flight. The narrative notes Paris skyline changes, tourist attractions, and a stop in Littry les Mines to visit Howard and Mrs. Gillingham, with a Normandy style livestock market sale observed in St. Lo context.
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England
France
London
Anrom
Asatictw
Buckingham Palace
Westminister Abbey
Tower of London
Picadilly
Becsice
Paris
Littry Les Mines
Oelwein
Amd
Howard Gillingham
St. Lo
Farmers And Milk Prices Dominate Market Day In Hawani
At a cafe in Hawani farmers mingle as milk checks are distributed and prices are noted. The day also covers local politics with McCartney elected vice chairman on a party line vote. A court ruling criticizes a justice of the peace for using judicial pay to pursue a bad check operation. Soil and water conservation week highlights Iowa farming progress and the reach of conservation efforts. Town tax notices warn of possible increases if the 10 percent surcharge is extended beyond June 30.
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Normandy
Hawani
Rre Warsh
McCartney
Miller
Justice of the Peace
Dovirven
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High Court
Crawfont County Dre Wet
Brenda Farmer
Vernon Huecdting
Astin of the Peace
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Stuart Sik
Wilson TF. Mon
Moon
Iowa
Des Moines
Boston
Coaneves
John F. Hangon
State Department of Social Services
Sumner area church notices and sports wrapup from Buck Creek
Rev Allan J Stoa accepted a call to St John Lutheran Buck Creek and will be installed June 23 by Rev Alvon Nelson. Sumner Indians open season with a 4 1 victory over Tripoli and Rick Forsman won the Sumner Jaycees Junior Golf title at Meadow Brook CC with 75. Also notes on weddings and church events, plus local weather and farm updates.
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Allan J. Stoa
St. John American Lutheran Church
Buck Creek
Alvon Nelson
American Lutheran Church
Wapsie Valley
Sumner
Thunday
Rick Forszman
Sumner Jayceves
Meadowbrook Country Club
Vickie Ann Poindexter
Doris Sawyer Poindexter
Geoffrey Thomas White
Richard C. White
Indianola
First Unity Methodist Church
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
Readiyn
Sumner Indians
Tripoli l
Marvin Buhr
Sumnerites
St. John’s Lutheran Church
G. S. Kuhlmann
Mercury
Sumner Oil Co
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Pleasant Street
Canning know how pays off
Home canning can stay fresh with proper methods and careful processing. Use the tight method for low acid meats and steam pressure canners, or boiling water bath for fruit and tomatoes, with open kettle only for jams and jellies. Read jar lid instructions, discard damaged lids, check jars for seals, and follow the Wise Ways to Can Fruits and Vegetables guide.
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State University Extension
Poet Laureate Luan Dirksen Featured In Sumner Gazette
Poet Luan Dirksen, noted dumper poet and aidwest poet laureate of the Chaparre Poetry Society, contributes weekly to the Sumner Gazette Inn. The piece parades literary quotes and a Heidelberg summer scene with vivid imagery of Rhine reflections, chattouil, and porcelain, capturing human warmth amidst bustling market life.
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Luan Dirksen
Aidwest
Chaparre Poetry Sociey
Sumner Gazette
Heidelberg
Rhine
Farmers warned to watch for corn borer signs in fields
Iowa farmers were cautioned to monitor corn borers as moths have emerged and begun laying eggs. Peak egg lay is expected the week of June 2, with guidance on spacing between food and cart lines, and detailed use rates for various insecticides to protect home garden crops and crops in storage.
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