Thor Centennial Celebration Parade and Auction Highlights
The Thor centennial event drew about 150 parade entries with winners in multiple categories including Théme-Chad Brayton and Eric Baderachneider. An overflow crowd watched Des Moines station WH0 host Duane Ellett. The day featured a softball game, coin auction raising 84,800, top coin at 760, and a flea market with Thor centennial cachet envelopes offered for collectors. Willis Buckingham won a jar of M&Ms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny Vorrie
LeRoy Stennland
Norbert Vorrie
Chad Brayton
Eric Baderachneider
Dawn Davis
Corey Beck
Jeff
Rhonda Kirch
Tony Dencklau
Jenny
Bob Torkelson
Duane Ellett
WHO
Des Moines
Floppy
Thor
Cardinals
Eagle Grove
Charles’ Jarvis
Humboldt
Willis Buckingham
Fort Dodge
M & Ms
Norway
Mara
Humboldt lounge owner charged after liquor inspection
Olaf H Engman faced four liquor law charges after a Friday inspection of the Dameile Lounge in Humboldt by the Division of Criminal Investigation and Humboldt Police. Authorities recovered stolen property belonging to Terry Elbert of Fort Dodge and charged Engman with second degree theft in conjunction with possession. He was slated to appear in Humboldt County Magistrate Court on August 13 at 9 a.m. for initial appearances on all five charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
Avants
Humboldt Police Department
Olaf H.engman
Inter
Ian
Humoldt
Thor Centennal Parade Highlights Local Tribute
The Thor Centennial event featured Archie Thorson Dixieland Band and the Jane Russell Band with entertainment in the late afternoon and evening. The Vincent Rescue unit and Don Bobinet of Thor staffed first aid, reporting only minor injuries. Committee members led by Lewellyn Hippen thanked Lenning Electronics Humboldt for PA systems, Vincent Lumber for seating lumber, and Umthun Trucking Eagle Grove for the reviewing stand. A Thor Park church service officiated by Rev. Timothy Larson opened the day, followed by a catered chicken dinner and the time capsule burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger. Holton
Thor
Thor Park
Timothy Larson
C H Day Family Reunion Held at Izaak Walton Park
The annual C H Day family reunion was held in August at Izaak Walton Park Humboldt with 65 attendees. The youngest was Melison Day and the oldest 82. New officers include Charles Day elected secretary treasurer for 1982 and Marlene Bormann as president with Anita Hinners as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Izaak Walton Park
Humboldt
Melison Day
Kenneth Day
Gilmore City
Norma Sisson
Anita Hinners
Charles Day
Algona
Marlene Bormann
Gary
Sharon Blomker
Gail Smith
David
Sue Hundertmark
Shelds
Ray Everhard
Rick
Deanna Nervig
Denny
Donne Day
Ralph Olson
Bode
Bob Solbeck
Teresa
Izaak Walton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brothers of the Brush
Floyd Lenning
Carl Johnson
Henry Vinnece
Robert Kirchhof
Roger Holton
Tim Carlson
Republican
Virgil Davie
Thor's
General Lee” Dukes of
Dakota City
Humboldt-Dekete City
Jaycoe-Ettes
Ponce
Robinson
Joan
Jerry Thompson
Humboldt Fairgrounds
Randy
Marlene
Scott
Terry
Diana
C.H. Day
Gary Blomker
Regina
Malaney
Ruth Davie
David Husdertmark
Kathy Stuckey
Rutland
Cindy Swanson
Ryan
Hartley
Bruce Hamilton
Brent
Jamie Elain
George Solbeck
Doug Knutson
George Sisson
Ames
Raymond Everhard
Charley Day
Kenny Day
Melissa Day
Duane Hockel
Caroline
Carl Day
Hardy
George Fluere
Clarion
Vivian
la Verne
Bruce Hundertmark
Sioux City
Arlis Sorensen
John and Paul
Goldfield
Roy Ernest
Fred Day
Harold Hinners
Joni and
Wade
George Day
Norval Hundertmark
Tom
Beata Hockel
Roger Day
Denny Day
Carolyn
Andrea
Kathy Saathoff
Humboldt County ‘ork-Pry
Harrison Ford
Karen Allen
Henry
Russ Christensen
Humota Theatre
Ward Bond, Donna Corcorgis
Christensen's
Hilltop
Whittle Girl
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