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Newspaper
Sumner Gazette
Location
Sumner, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1966
Page
6
Fredericksburg this week sees closing sale events dominate town activity. Local businesses like the PE Mor company plan closing-out sales starting Monday, drawing attention amid a flurry of community events and dinners.
The text lists numerous visitors and family gatherings at various homes, noting names such as Mr and Mrs Senmudiach, Ervin Lay, Darla of Colesburg, John Daumser, Frank Johanson, and others. It describes anniversaries, youth activities, and social visits across multiple households, with references to local sites like Gartori hospital and the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stam Ys Roheon.
A jumble of names and events documents social visits and birthday celebrations across various households. Observed are gatherings at homes in Platte and Waverly with multiple attendees, including Mrs. Hellat Mares, Mr. Mary foot, and others, plus a note of a party led by Jain Becker and plans for a birthday date for Mrs. H. W. Peter.
An over the counter weight loss tablet called Slimodex is advertised as appetite control to reduce overeating. The product claims weight loss with less food intake and offers a money back guarantee. Sold at O Brien Drug Store Sumner with mail orders available.
Readable fragments describe a Sunday gathering at Mrs Will Babin’s home with neighbors from New Hampton and Waterlon, plus visits by Mrs Elvin Nouendorf and others. The column lists numerous local names, family events, visitors, birthdays, and casual mentions of neighbors gathered for casual social checks during the day and evening.
A fragmented October 6 1966 page note from Sumner Gazette highlights local items and notices. It references a schedule or column on page two and mentions events and people tied to the community, reflecting a roundup style typical of mid century local papers.
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