Hughes Leaves Politics to Tackle Global Social ills
Sen Harold Hughes announces departure from political arena to pursue broader efforts. He criticizes Democratic and Republican leaders for prioritizing party power over solving social problems. The piece defends Hughes as a fighter who has long challenged liquor laws, minority equality, and youth issues, urging leaders to heed his call for action beyond party lines.
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U.S
Harold Hughes
Hughes
Iowa
Democratic Party
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Editorial admits error over Plum Creek bridge signing
The paper clarifies the warning system on Highway 93 near Sumner was not caused by a traffic death but by a structural inspection. It notes signing aims to prevent two heavily loaded trucks meeting on the one lane bridge and argues fatalities drive safety actions, though a death wouldn’t have prompted the signing if the bridge were sound.
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Plum Creek
Highway 93
Sumner
Looking Around This Week JRH On Newsprint Shortage
The Gazette reports persistent newsprint shortages amid strikes and rising costs. Editors discuss potential format changes and space conservation as they anticipate a ten month supply, with blame pointed at mills, environmentalists, and labor controls while readers face lasting effects.
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Gazette Office
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Gazette
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Sumner Gazette Ad Rates and Subscriptions Notice
The Sumner Gazette lists advertising rates and subscription details. It notes a posting from Sumner, Iowa with addresses and contact lines, including poetry entries and cards of thanks, plus legal advertising rates and circulation information.
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Bonadite Aiyersinere
Pawapapar
Local notices of accidents and anniversaries in Sumner area
Phyllis Hay 11 suffered a severe knee injury in a bicycle accident on a country road last Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Veryl Murphy of Sumner escaped injury when their car hit a hayrack south of Ossian Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Ward Farnum observed their 10th wedding anniversary Friday Aug 25. Mr and Mrs Ed Plaster will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Sunday Sept 10, 2 4 pm at St Peters Lutheran Church parlors Westgate Sumner Centennial Inc operated at a net loss of 2914 18 with expenses 14085 27 and income 11172 09 not counting 8359 stock fund. Mrs Bruce Ruth Moser completed training at Bettendorf Iowa to become Sumner Welcome Wagon Hostess. Mrs August Steege 79 died Tuesday afternoon in Sumner. Miss Sophia Schoephoerster 85 longtime resident died Wednesday. Susan Schult daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Schult of Sumner will receive diploma at St Luke's School of Practical Nursing in Cedar Rapids. Funeral in San Bernardino Calif Sept 5 for Mrs J Wallace Turner formerly Finnette Wood. Marvin Thies of McAloon’s Super Valu recuperating from a fractured right foot Sunday. Mr and Mrs RG Pelton of Fredericksburg observe golden wedding anniversary Sunday Sept 6. A surprise potluck dinner Sept 1 at the home of Mr and Mrs John Nerge for son Melvin Nerge’s 15th wedding anniversary.
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Phyllis Hay
Veryl Murphy
Sumner
Ossian
Ward Farnum
Ed Plaster
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Westgate
Sumner Centennial, Inc
Bruce
Ruth) Moser
Bettendorf
Iowa
August Steege
Sophia Schoephoerster
Susan Schult
Walter Schult
St. Luke’s School of Practical Nursing
Cedar Rapids
San Bernardino
Calif
J. Wallace Turner
Finnette Wood
Marvin Thies
McAloon
Super Valu
R. G. Pelton
Fredericksburg
John Nerge
Melvin Nerge
Sumner area notices and local events 1948 details
Community reports reveal a Sumner death, glee club notes, road graveling plans with Fayette County Supervisors, visits by Lucille Harris and Ada Wescott, a lightning fire at Herman Schulz home, and Sumner Hospital project support. Also coverage of S/Sgt Rochford reburial, school opening for 1948 49, and a local funeral service.
Feeder cattle supply looks strong into fall says ISU economist
Iowa State University economist Gene Futrell says feeder cattle supply is growing and more young beef cattle may move to feed lots this fall and winter than last year. Based on USDA data on cattle numbers calf crops and placements, he notes buyers should delay rush purchases as larger supplies and later movements could push prices down. Placements have fallen about 11 percent in recent months with 1973 calf crop up four percent from 1972 and beef calves six percent larger than last year.
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Futrell
Auger
State Department of Social Services
Calvin Auger
Anamosa
Mount Pleasant
Charles Haugh
William Ketch
Social Services Department
John E. Patchett
North Liberty
Patchett
Towa State University
Gene Futrell
USDA
ISU
Poet Lilian Dirksen lauded Sumner poet laureate picks up weekly feature
Lilian Dirksen, a renowned Sumner poet and midwest poet laureate of the Chaparrel Poetry Society, publishes weekly poems in the Sumner Gazette. The verse presented here reflects on hope and courage through stark imagery and a night to dawn transition, ending with a weary, wary note on opium and relief.
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Lilian Dirksen
Sumner
Midwest
Chaparrel Poetry Society
Sumner Gazette
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