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Newspaper
Sumner Gazette
Location
Sumner, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1973
Page
6
The piece argues that civilization originated in the Middle East with awakenings elsewhere, but warns US talk of sending troops risks a dangerous path toward war. It criticizes the administration as morally bankrupt and argues deeper involvement would neglect domestic corruption and undermine leadership, threatening global stability.
The former vice president faced a public viewing of his account versus Justice Department charges. The presentation failed to restore his image, with accusations toward witnesses and the press, and history may record him as a leader who betrayed public trust.
A letter to the editor blasts the IRS for a new federal phone tax on state sales taxes, arguing it compounds taxation and echoes historical grievances. The writer warns of a potential future “tax tax” annual levy on all taxes paid, calling the concept unfounded and unjust.
A seven hour 25 mile National trail ride near Elkader attracted about 1200 riders and horses. Observers saw fatigue and satisfaction as riders returned to the Clayton County fair grounds, with some forced smiles masking soreness after the event. A local writer notes a Waterloo Courier column omitted Sumner from a list of “lovely towns” and urges Patty Johnson to visit Sumner.
The notice lists advertising pricing for resolutions condolences obituary poetry cards of thanks and legal notices with rates and payment terms. It states subscriptions must be prepaid and advertising accounts due the first of each month. It also notes a weekly circulation average of 2 180 copies for the year ending October 1 1973 per the Post Office.
Governor Ray and Comptroller Selden faced an overrun in revenue forecasting as the 1973 Iowa fiscal year closed with an unencumbered balance of 119.2 million dollars, well above initial 48.8 million projections and revised estimates. Higher fourth quarter receipts, large reversions, and federal revenue sharing boosted funds defying early forecasts. Governor expands plans for inflationary needs. tax refunds not prioritized. Also notes changes to judicial code to take effect Nov 1.
Varied notices honor anniversaries and deaths in Sumner, Randalia, West Union, and surrounding communities. Items include Theodore Steege and wife marking 50 years with a Sunday dinner and open house at St John Lutheran Parish House, Edna Riley's death at 73 in Randalia, Wayne Mobbs 26th wedding anniversary with an open home, and dedication at St Peters Richfield. Also listed are Christine Fay representing Bremer County at the Dairy Princess event in Des Moines, a community meeting to form a retirement home organization, and obituaries for George Thelman and Fred W Volker with funeral details.
Mil ton Leech received a Bulova wrist watch as best long time milking short horn 4 H record book prize at the Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo held last week. Other items note deaths, injuries, and local incidents across Sumner and surrounding towns.
PFC Ben Blair Creager, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emory M. Creager, serves as Battery Clerk at Herzo Base Germany. A Sumner High School 1971 graduate, he entered service March 10 1972 and arrived overseas June 1 1973 after training at Ft. Ord. Lt Calvin C. Milnes, Sumner native, completed nine weeks of air defense artillery officer basic course at Ft. Bliss. Lt Milnes is 23, Sumner High School 1968 grad, UIowa 1972 BA. William R. Ribbeck, Sumner, completed an officer basic training increment at Quantico and is in the PLC program awaiting commission. He is a 1970 Sumner High School grad attending Luther College Decorah.
Sumner poet Lilian Dirksen, midwest poet laureate of the Chaparrel Poetry Society, has weekly features in the Sumner Gazette. Her verse blends faith and daily life, with lines like a candle’s light and the road to paradise explored through home, work, and family.
The hospital laboratory in the Sumner Community area is staffed by a full time Medical Technologist and conducts routine and diagnostic tests for inpatients and outpatients. It acts as a collection station for samples sent to Weland Clinical Laboratory in Cedar Rapids and expands its tested procedures including the Wasserman Test for marriage licenses and prenatal workups while seeking state certification to speed results.
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