27 Jun 1968
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 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sumner Gazette
Location
Sumner, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1968
Page
1
A discussion on consolidating counties for government services faces strong resistance from tradition and fear of loss of local control. Advocates cite successful reforms in schools and records systems, urging unbiased study beyond election-year politics to justify modernization and potential cost savings.
Readers debate gun ownership laws and potential controls in the wake of national leaders' deaths. They weigh banning firearms against unintended consequences, note alcohol prohibition as a cautionary parallel, and call for careful, long term impact assessment before action.
Local items report visits and gatherings across Tripoli and nearby towns including Mrs Leland Ti Soman from Tripoli hosting Thursday at the Earl O Connell home and Aga McConkey as a Friday dinner guest. Several families from Mason City Waverly and Nashua figure in weekend visits and hospital mentions.
Department of Public Instruction Transportation officials remind Iowans of a new school bus law guiding when buses stop, how drivers use amber lights and stop arms, and penalties for passing a stopped bus. The rule covers all buses and requires drivers to halt at least 15 feet away while pupils load or unload, with exemptions on some highways and district ordinances.
Fairbank residents hosted visitors from Elgin Cedar Falls and Readin over Wednesday to Sunday. A skunk attacked Julie Ganake at Readin yard. the head was tested in Iowa City and rabies confirmed. Julie will begin rabies preventive shots immediately. Other social visits included Kathy Matthias's Cedar Falls stay and multiple dinners at Platte and Westendorf homes.
The State Board of Regents voted 3 to 2 to ask the General Assembly for permission to issue up to 100 million dollars in bonds to finance long range buildings at the three state universities. University of Iowa President Bowen and Iowa State President Parks argued for the measure citing need for proper facilities. opponents Landen Richards and Tousden warned of risks. The plan would have student fees pledge to retire the bonds, with legislature to decide further steps.
Berle Smothers Sumner Junior High principal announced the names of 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students with perfect attendance and no tardies for the second semester. Included are Steven Bruch Tim Buhr Janelle Graf Caral Kuker Joatin Mitchell Diane Meyer Randie Mueller Cynthia Petratz Linda Pries Gene Reuter Cynthia Schwarzenstein Roxanne Seehase Theresa Smyth Steven Tiedt Marvin Eckenrod Randall Gleede Wanda Jenkins Nancy Mosher Darrell Niedert Robert Reimler Gary Rieck Sandra Schlatter Rodney Toussaint Tracy Tranbarger Sharon Treloar Allen Wehling Diane Wendt Darwin Zupke Mark Bahr Mary Brayton Christine Fay Deanna Hofer Michael Kuethe Susan O'Brien Herbert Platte Michael Snyder Margaret Wells David Zander. FISH Bean Honkamp of Cedar Rapids recently caught a one-pound catfish in the Ashton pits near Sibley using a chub for bait with his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Ray Kuethe and family.
The three state universities request $24 million in state funds for two years starting July 4, 1909, a roughly 21 percent rise from the current $154.3 million. They also seek $84.2 million for capital improvements, up from $4 million, with Regents to discuss at the Cedar Falls meeting in July.
Sumner poet Caitlion Dirksen wide renown publishes in national and state outlets. She serves as Midwest port laureate of Chaparre Poetry Society and features poetry weekly in the Sumner Gazette. The piece chronicles Frost and Sandburg, criticism of crime, and hints at legislative and budget matters tied to university transplant program plans and state committees.
Local column humor and home advice mix with community notices as Hee Haw News urges readers to consider building a new home before July first. Itbooks several light anecdotes about weather hazards, safety tips, and a playful nudge toward local services while mentioning Fourth of July closings, a political jab, and house maintenance quips.
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.