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Newspaper
Sumner Gazette
Location
Sumner, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1973
Page
6
A week remains to file nomination papers for November's city election while incumbents show intent to run. The editor urges active participation, noting three council seats and the mayor will be four year terms this year, and warns against last minute write in campaigns.
Voters in Bremer County are asked to authorize the Board of Supervisors to enter a joint city county agreement to build and run a countywide law enforcement headquarters in Waverly. The proposal aims at consolidating duplicate services, improving countywide cooperation, and paving the way for expanded regional government services.
The author laments the Chicago Cubs season, detailing a summer surge then a July drop into September slumps. He notes aging players, two many prima donnas, weak management, and lingering hope for a revival next year as fans endure another disappointing season.
A damaged OCR from Sumner Gazette outlines subscription terms and advertising rates. It notes advance payment, poem and condolence notices, cards of thanks, obituary poetry, and legal advertising under law. Circulation averaged 2,061 copies weekly for the year ending October 1, 1069 per Post Office statement.
In the September 14 1972 issue Sumner records the smallest turnout in over a dozen years with 104 total votes 103 for Milnes. The paper also notes a Minneapolis man landing his single engine plane on Buck Creek Road near Sumner, local obituaries and open houses, school announcements, sports results, and community events including a first football contest winner and 44 University of Town students receiving summer grades commendations.
U.S. Senator Harold Hughes announces at a Des Moines news conference that he will not seek re election and will devote himself to religious lay work with the Fellowship Foundation and the International Christian Leadership. He says he will work on addressing alcoholism narcotic addiction and peace and notes he will not take a salary in 16 months.
The piece notes Hughes prospects for a national role and Democratic contenders John Culver and Neal Smith weighing a U S Senate bid. Culver mulls an announcement while Smith’s seniority in the House matters. Republican George Milligan, 39, announces his candidacy, with Gov. Ray undecided among running for Senate or another term.
Richfield social notes report multiple attendees at the wedding and reception of Debbie Hodges and Richard Volker at St. Pauls Lutheran Fredericksburg. A dinner followed the rehearsal hosted by Elmer Volker. Also covered are visits, guests, and family movements across nearby towns.
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