23 Mar 1967
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Newspaper
Sumner Gazette
Location
Sumner, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1967
Page
1
At the Summer Community Club annual meeting members urged continued support for the Hospital praising its 1940s birth through sacrifice. The piece defends the institution against unfounded criticism and emphasizes shared pride and responsibility to keep OUR HOSPITAL supported.
A newspaper editor argues that periodic written tests alone will not ensure safer driving. He favors renewing licenses after a traffic laws review to refresh knowledge and update drivers on new rules, plus stricter law enforcement. He stresses attitude change and public support for enforcement over focusing on parking infractions.
This column argues that regardless of belief in Easter’s facts, Jesus’ influence on society endures for two millennia. It contrasts views that Jesus was a philosopher with those who accept Christian claims, noting the historical reach of the Christian message and the debate over belief versus skepticism.
District Manager Earl T. Johnson advises Northeastern Iowa Medicare beneficiaries that bills must be itemized and marked paid to be reimbursed. Iowa Medical Service cannot pay bills marked only services rendered or not receipted. Two payment methods exist under Medicare doctor bill insurance: assignment where the doctor bills the carrier for Medicare covered amounts and the patient pays the remainder, and a patient sent claim after paying the doctor in full.
The Iowa Senate failed to confirm Gov. Hughes appointee Dr. David Palmer to the state board of regents by 35 to 24, six votes short, amid medical society opposition alleging a conflict of interest. The vote prompted a motion to reconsider, with action possible at any time. Palmer leads the Palmer School of Chiropractic in Davenport and Palmer Broadcasting.
Lillian Dirksen features poetry and local insights while Iowa lawmakers debate obscene calls penalties. A bill imposes fines and jail time for terrifying calls. Reichardt targets WOI-TV finances. A $5 annual wheel tax proposal advances to counties. Diagonal road limits considered. An interstate tourism caravan promotes Iowa eastward.
Miss Judy Burbank reports that Fredericksburg and Vietnam feel closer as Dean Spelcher tells of Larry Engle, both Fredericksburg youths serving in the Marines since January 1966. Dean is Leo Speicher’s son and Larry is Carl Engle’s son.
Mrs Bessie (Snyder) Leslie 61 died Monday March 6 at Palmer Memorial Hospital West Union. Funeral services were held March 9 at Federated Church West Union with burial at Alpha Cemetery. She had lived in West Union since 1934 and was a former acting Postmistress at Westgate. Survived by son Earl Ruthven seven grandchildren and sister Mrs Charles Howe Lawler.
A special Demonstration Auto Safety Inspection Caravan will tour Iowa from April 6 to June 6, visiting 25 cities for two days each. The Iowa Department of Public Safety will conduct free safety inspections, offering 24 tested items, an OK sticker, and optional repairs. Inspectors and local shops operate the lanes. motorists may visit for literature without inspection. Sponsoring groups include The Auto Industries Highway Safety Committee, Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, Bear Manufacturing Company.
A reflection notes that death is only part of the larger story and that faith derives from inner peace and strength shared among individuals and nations, renewing each year at Easter time. The message emphasizes renewed resilience through Easter.
A local Easter Prize Hunt returns in Sumner on March 25 with 12 prizes in the office window for youngsters who match winning numbers. The event, hosted by Sumner Merchants, promises ample prizes at various hunt spots and includes a special door-to-door offer from local businesses.
Brief rural obituary and society notes from Sumner area items dated March. Notable deaths include Mrs John Briggs 74 and Mrs Gust Lauterbach 82 with recent illnesses. Marriage anniversaries, honors, travel plans and local incidents such as a minor car accident and a dairy owner death are noted alongside civic events and a cooperative farm telephone meeting.
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