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Newspaper
Humboldt County Republican
Location
Humboldt, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1981
Page
2
Del Marks notes Humboldt starts Thursday, three days after many districts, while others finish early elsewhere. He recalls Fort Dodge calendars, teacher input, and late Labor Day. The piece also highlights students and families subscribing to Humboldt papers as college-bound youths depart, including Melissa Bragg, ISU sophomore.
The town enjoyed a lively downtown scene as ISU journalism students gain practical experience. Melissa impressed with summer work, while Klutzy the Clown drew a crowd and Humboldt High football fans bid in a slave auction. Popcorn stands and a Legion bingo game added to the bustling mood as merchants plan to sustain the good vibes.
The Aug 21 1931 Humboldt Republican reports Albert Schneider of La Verne injured with a deep arm gash and other injuries when an Argone airplane crashed into a cornfield about one mile west of Humboldt after striking telephone wires during landing. D W Fouche of Gilmore City will take over Modern Dry Cleaners and Tailor’s Shop from Adolph Benoit. A Humboldt High School class of 1924 picnic reunion at Bicknell Park drew 12 of 33 members.
An editor reflects on leaving Stony Point vacation with family, notes a smooth flight despite an air controllers’ strike, and remarks how August rains shaped crops. Mentions lawn care, photos from the trip, and long gap before the next column due to space and scheduling.
A reader criticizes cattlemen associations for failing to address real issues like theft and mutilation of cattle, poor producer finances, and lack of reporting to the press and authorities. The letter argues associations prioritize trivia and rewards over transparent, actionable information for beef producers.
Humboldt County Conservation Board spent 58587.98 in the year ending June 30 with over half for equipment and park upkeep. The five member board spent well below 77566.61 available from tax funds and other receipts and began the year with 29138.68. Expenditures included 23073.17 administration 82298 insurance 3032.06 land acquisition and development 26384.77 maintenance and 1800 for new equipment. The report notes purchases and repairs at Gotch Park Rutland and Lotta Park and dust control costs. Executive officer Milton R. Bergam was appointed by two college students in summer. Members are Paul Silbaugh 1981 Eugene Struthers 1962 Everett Andersen 1983 Robert A. Nelson 1984 Howard Himred 1985. Board held 12 regular and one special meeting in 1980 81.
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