Sumner Gazette Official Paper of Sumner and Bremer County
Local paper outlines publication details and rates, stating circulation areas Bremer Fayette Chickasaw and Black Hawk counties in Iowa and nationwide. notes subscriptions, advertising rates, and service information for servicemen and clerical members.
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Sumner Gazette
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Railroad crossing signals planned near Sumner area
Report from Fhistley Morning notes a rumor about flashers at a western railroad crossing near Sumner, with County Engineer Earl Welshons stating installation is approved and planned. Work aims to finish soon to improve traffic safety, though signals alone cannot guarantee a safe crossing.
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Sumner
Earl Welshons
Guanamtee
Tax Increase Sparks Debate Across States
In a heated session, lawmakers push a new revenue measure amid opposition from top figures. Robert Ray, a Republican, and Susie Chairman clash with Chairman Earl over the tax plan as discussions continue on its passage and potential effects.
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Ingersatl
Robert Ray
Ray
Earl
Change in election procedure prompts ballot ticket talk
The city considers allowing full tickets on ballots while independents run separately. Current Iowa Code limits listing by office and alphabetical order and could limit top ballot placement. Citizens see potential for clearer choices and collaborative administration with ticket voting.
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Iowa
Wither
Council
Pinhook News Highlights Local Visits and Church Events
Residents record a flurry of Sunday and midweek calls including Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rieck and guests in Janesville, Mrs. Ada McConkey hosting and attending bake sale fundraisers, and attendance at the 30th anniversary Lutheran Church celebration in Frederika. Nearby trips and family visits mark a busy period with multiple locals visiting relatives in Tripoli, Nashua, Sumner, and Waverly as listed.
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Albert Rieck
Rena Smith
Inex
Allen Rieck
Janesville
Airs
Like Bock
Tripoli
Dore Bock
Sophie Bock
Tripoli Nursing Home
John Bonnely
Fairbank
Ada McConkey
Howard van Brocklin
Robert Sehmidt
Chester Pals
Piainae Pisinfield Gator
Sumner Community Hospital
Lutheran Church
Frederika
George Banwell Sr
Ionia
Ade McConkey
Carl Kuethe
Lars. Jeke Schneider
Waverley
Ray Kuethe
Emil Matthias
Sumner
Alvin Bietz Af Nashua
Earl O'Connell
Harry Hust
Howard van Brocklyn
Mire Hens Seaith
Mra
Exeest
Salis
Robert Piggzhaum
Hoephiners
Jean Fagenblum
Sunset Rest
Fredericksburg
Lorraine Hamjet
Lucille Ditley
Will Flancha
Rens South
Sumer Turday
Ben Moailer
Tripnii
Safe operation of corn pickers discussed by FFA chapter
FFA members review safety precautions for corn pickers and harvest equipment. They plan to list every farm in the community, leave safety reminders, and emphasize that careless operation is the main danger. The aim is safer farming and long term financial and family well being.
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Contested Tax and Farm Aid Spar Over Service Tax
The piece notes debate on a 3% service tax affecting farm and grain elevator costs, with Grain Dealers Association officials warning farmers face higher charges for grain handling and drying. It also mentions Comptroller Marvin Selden Jr reversing a prorating plan for replacement funds, directing equal versus pro rated distributions, plus FARMERS Home Administration lending and Belmond Tornado Day notices in Iowa.
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CRAIN
Charles Nansen
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Towson
Grain Dealers Association
FASTS
Marvin Selden, Jr
Selden
County Board of Education
Agricultural Extension
Farmers Home Administration
Belmond
Social Security Inquiries and Answers From Waterloo Office
Questions cover revising earnings estimates, reporting changes to SSA, Medicare coverage for routine physicals, and wage reporting for new businesses. Answers clarify that earnings changes should be reported, Medicare does not reimburse routine physicals, and IRS handles quarterly wage reports with SSA involvement for new firms.
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Leonard O. Campbell
Social Security Administration
Waterloo
Iowa
Medicare
Internal Revenue Service
Voters consider many candidates for Sumner mayor race
In Sumner the mayoral contest and council slate draw unusually strong interest with multiple candidates. Voters face questions on ballot lines and school budget oversight while residents debate what city leadership should prioritize, including fiscal restraint and local growth.
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Orestad
Waverly
Council x
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Sumner Area News Highlights Local Events and Accidents
Over 86 Boy Scouts and leaders attended Campooree at North Woods Park. Sumner Locker Plant worker Harry Kleppe lost a finger in a Thursday accident. Jaycee Ettes style show drew 75 guests. Wa Tan Ye 5th anniversary dinner at Meadowbrook hosted 40. Local football fans celebrated Sumner High Homecoming. Aces beat Wauken 21 14. Rotary hosted wives and faculty at a Methodist church banquet. Sandy Schultz celebrated 12th birthday with a party. Henry Specht and family marked 45th anniversary at St. Paul’s Lutheran. Picnic at McGregor and Missis vicinity noted. Dad’s Day planned for Sumner High football. United Brethren church welcomed new pastor Rev. Ota O. Hobson with reception. Aces defeated Maynard 19 6 at home. World Series attendance mentioned. Bonfire incident near Lamprecht residence reported. Real estate transfer: Heyer building sold to Beveridge. Lutheran mission festival held with full services. H. Rockdaschel family visit. Earl Davis visiting Waterloo. Frank Dean sold photography gallery building to Baumgartner. Road work north of Sumner showcased community spirit. John Monz moved real estate office recently.
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Wakora Boy Scout District
North Woods Park
Sumner
Harry Kleppe
Sumner Locker Plant
Sumner Jaycee Ettes
Helen’s Apparel
Sumner Wa Tan Ye Club
Meadowbrook Country Club
John Klein
Lulu Leyh
Herbert Haffner
Cedar Falls
Sumner High School
Aces
Wauken
Sumner Rotary Club
Sumner Community School
Methodist Church
Misa Sandy Schultz
Artin Schultz
Henry Specht
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Henry Johnson
John Johnson
Earl Borcherding
Bam Johnson
McGregor
Missisandi
Mumbers
United Brethren Church
Ota O. Hobson
Maynard Blue Devils
Corp
Frank Dean
Amy Dean
John Lamprecht
Lamprecht
E. W. Heyer
Main
Pleasant Streets
G. Wiley Beveridge
Gazette
H. Bredow
H. Rockdaschel
Ludwig
Earl Davis
Waterloo
Edwin C. Wilharm
Harry
Baumgartner
John Monz
Poet Laureate of Chaparre Poetry Society Featured Widely
The Sumner poet known as Poet’s Commer cialian Orrkeen has seen her works published nationally and in state circles. She holds the Midwest poet laureate role with the Chaparre Poetry Society and contributes a weekly feature to the Suanter Garewe Yhe Limerick. Her verses travel from Teeland to Cort Orypinaily, reflecting a long tradition of regional verse and literary prestige.
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Cialian Orrkeen
Sumner
Midiwest
Chaparre Poetry Society
Suanter Garewe
Hee Haw News Forty Years of Community Bonds
W. H. Hever Sons mark a fortieth anniversary of local service and community support. The celebration highlights enduring ties with residents, business partners, and charitable efforts, reflecting on four decades of local coverage.
Home and Heat Thoughts from Sumner Community
A column from Sumner Community notes the importance of owning a home for security and references recent weather, heat supplies, and local chatter. Items mention boxings of coal, the heat line, messages from readers, and community events including Sumner High School Homecoming festivities and floats for the parade. It also advertises a self serve Hay and Grain Feeder and mentions local farming topics.
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