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Newspaper
Humboldt County Republican
Location
Humboldt, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1983
Page
2
The quasquicentennial events in Dakota City promise fun and memories for Humboldt County residents while highlighting the town's standing as the area’s original settlement. Advice sought on merging two households into one, reflecting on decades of marriage and the joys of home ownership.
The National Arbor Day Foundation will give 10 free trees to new members who join in August 1983. Members contributing $10 receive a selection of ten 6 to 12 inch trees shipped in fall with planting instructions. Enroll by August 31 at Ten Trees National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City NB 68410.
The University of Northern Iowa held an orientation session for fall students in Cedar Falls. Attendees included Kimberly Law and Michelle Noonan from Humboldt and Vicki Hanselman from La Verne. They learned academic requirements and prepared fall schedules.
The Well Elderly Clinics offer monthly health screenings by Margaret Bergman R.N. at sites in Humboldt Thor Livermore Bode Gilmore City and Renwick with no charge. Appointments required call 392-1967. Screenings include physicals labs and histories with referrals if problems arise. August schedule lists dates and locations for Thor Livermore Gilmore City Humboldt Bode Humboldt Renwick. Annie Glenn campaigns in Algona Aug 11 with a 3 day Iowa tour ending at Des Moines Peace forum Aug 13. Iowa State Fair Talent Search features Humboldt youths Aug 10-20 with acts on Plaza Stage and $2000 prize.
A health clinic for children and youths with ear nose or throat problems will be held in Pocahontas on September 15. Dr. John C. MacQueen of the Child Health Specialty Clinics says Iowa University specialists in otology audio logy and speech pathology will conduct exams. Referrals may be made by physicians or others, with (319) 353-5428 for site information and appointments.
Humboldt Aug 11 1933 Earl Buckingham takes over the oil station atop Johnson hill at Highways 160 and 10 handling DX and Diamond 760 gasoline. He is from Humboldt, previously ran a sandwich shop. Jack Harvey is the former operator. Also noted are property sales, notable visits, and local civic updates including 4-H officers and a 10-year-ago roundup.
The Adult and Community Education Division of Iowa Central Community College offers a 20 hour motorcycle rider course. It combines classroom and range driving and meets Iowa licensing requirements. Course is for all ages, with motorcycles and helmets supplied through dealers and the NMGS. Fort Dodge sessions run the week of Sept 12 16 evenings at the Fort Dodge Center. Call 515-573-3991 for details and pre registration.
Karen's quips reveal a seven hour journey by motor home toward Leech Lake near Walker Minnesota. A steering cable failure delayed departure by a week but the trip finally begins with family help, a dog left behind, and plans for fishing boating and potluck meals.
By Keren May TLC recounts a family stop in Farmington Minnesota for lunch with daughter and husband and a gas stop in St. Cloud. The party notes cheaper gas, a 56 mph cruise yielding seven mpg, and arrival at Bayside to visit Lois Hohensee, long time locals now resort owners. They describe the Hohney family, farming history, and their resort operation now in a second season managing cabins lodge and grounds. A campfire welcome capped the first evening as the vacation begins.
Letter thanks local residents for sharing Dakota City memories and for presenting 15 quilts in the municipal building from Wednesday to Sunday August 14. It highlights Mae Verbrugge’s first prize quilt, the Worth While Bi Centennial quilt with names, and Agnes Fouarage snowflower cross stitched piece, plus acknowledgments to Estella Jones Helen Lindhart Lorraine Lowe Marge Davenport Enna Linn and the Historical Association.
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