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Newspaper
Humboldt County Republican
Location
Humboldt, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1981
Page
8
Humboldt Community School district announces eligibility criteria for free and reduced meals under the National School Lunch Program. Income and family size determine meal status with applications available at each school's principal office and distributed to all homes.
Sr Marcellita Gisch of Dubuque visited Livermore sisters and attended a family gathering at the West Bend Community Center on Sunday August 2. Attendees included numerous Zeimer Eisenbarth and Gisch family members from Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Colorado. The note also mentions a funeral attendance in Neillsville Wisconsin and a visit by Richard Falb and Debra Falb in Lakewood Colorado.
Harness racing fans expect a packed program on Sunday at Humboldt County Fairgrounds led by Byrd Win and Sand Pedro with Guy Rotan Knight in the mix as trainers Shawn Nessa and Harry Dasen prep state champions for the final 1961 meet. The $1,000 Careless Times stake is the largest in fair history, drawing a early field of 15 hopefuls and a groom’s race featuring Mike Krapp and Nessa. Local events include Eagles lodge boost and changes at the Legion building. community visitors report from Dale Joiner home and hospital news for Florence Altman.
Spring Valley held its Ladies Club Tournament with a 9 o'clock shotgun start on Tuesday Aug 18. Championship flight winners were Doris Gustafson Jean Monson Jeanne Berte and Kay Henderson. First flight winners included Nancy Berte Rita Frederick Evelyn Lickteig and Marian Williams. Second flight winners were Karen Berte Phyllis Reding Lydia Frederick and Anna Mas Bristow.
Mr and Mrs Richard Kinseth traveled to Calhon Colorado on Thursday Aug 6 to see Byron Kinseth and Brent. They marked Brent’s second birthday while visiting. En route they stopped in Upland Nebraska to meet Seven dunes and glimpse their new daughter Lisa. On return they stopped in Oskaloosa to help daughter Marsha move to Chicago Ill where she will remain admissions counselor for William Penn College.
Julie Fisher and Chris Larson were chosen for the Lindhart Trust and Humboldt Rotary Club 8500 scholarships. Wesley Carlson presented awards at the weekly dinner at All-Star Restaurant. Julie plans to attend Iowa Central Community College starting Aug 24 in Radio Broadcasting. Chris will study secretarial programs at ICCC Fort Dodge.
Irene Clark reports visits by Allen Jensen and family from Vienna to Humboldt to see his mother Ella Jensen and brother Richard Jensen. Lawrence Jensen and family from New Hampton join for overnight. Allen plans Lincoln and Des Moines trips before Aug 27 return. Arthur Clark’s birthday and scattered family visits feature amid broader talk of a China trip. Leona Daniel travels with Daules Walsh's family to Clear Lake to visit Charlene Lee’s household.
A Thor area bridal shower for Phyille Cronin fiance of Jylé Larson was hosted at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Grove with local hosts. Numerous visitors from Decorah Des Moines West Bend and Odda Norway joined family celebrations including a 90th birthday party for Mrs. Ole Tokheim and lectures marking the Thor Centennial.
Multiple rental notices for 2 bedroom duplex 1 bedroom furnished and others. Properties include mobile home on 4 acres with quonset building, farm house near Humboldt, new apartments with private entrances and utilities included. Contact numbers provided with times.
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