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Newspaper
Humboldt County Republican
Location
Humboldt, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1981
Page
10
The County Clerk of Court announced the names of citizens chosen for the first quarterly Petit Jury covering January 1 to March 31, 1981. The alphabetical list includes residents from Humboldt Renwick Livermore and Gilmore City, among others.
The Thor Lions and local commercial clubs held a Christmas party dinner at The Entertainer on Monday night. Guests included Mr and Mrs Roger Hanes of Badger, Mrs Mike Dolan of Eagle Grove, Verona Smith of Goldfield, and Clyde Smith family hosted pre Christmas suppers and visits.
Humboldt's junior varsity wrestling team fell to the Cadets 60 23 with only one winner for the Wildcats Steve Swenson captured a 7 5 decision over Craig Bailey at 48 after a three second period back points. Goetsch drew Jess 0 0 at 145, several forfeits and pins shaped the dual.
La Verne Lions trailed 20-7 after one and 42-32 at halftime, then were outscored 46-18 in the final two quarters. Kristi Stonebraker scored 39 for the Vikings while Angie Hardcops added 23 and Lori Smith 16 for the Lions. McClellen sat out sick as the Lions dropped to 2-4. Barb Merkle led with seven rebounds and Barb Selby had three steals. Lu Verne played Goldfield Friday night.
Vernon Athletic News reports on week three of Mixed WB play led by WAC’s 16-1 15-3 15-11 win over Nickells and Hardy Co-op’s 2-1 set win over Nickels. VAC beat Kitley Ag 16-13 11-15 16-6 while Kitley Ag swept Hardy 15-1 15-6 15-0. Playoffs begin with WAC downing Miller Home Furnishings 15-2 16-3 and Helens Club, North Iowa Real Estate, and others advancing. All-Star selections highlighted by Terri Meyers and Judy Mershall. Final late-night clash saw Clarion Ford Gates rally past Helena Club to reach winter bracket. playoffs continue next Thursday at 6 p.m.
Humboldt seventh grade went 5-2 and eighth grade 2-4 in a seven match split with North Junior High Fort Dodge last week. Seventh graders Brad Crees and Brad Goetsch had falls, Jeff Taylor Dan Carver and Jason Hellickson won decisions, while Mike Samuels Dan Brady Dave Caquelin and others lost by fall or points. Denny Robinson and Ken Hageman won for eighth grade with a fall and an 8-1 decision respectively. Lehman Wickie Helter Nemechek also lightly scored. Next home meet hosts Algona on Jan 20.
The Fort Dodge YMCA schedules the third annual night-time classic road run on Saturday January 9 starting at 11 00 p m at the YMCA. The four mile loop ends at the Y with entry 1 50 dollars payable that night. Hot cider and popcorn will follow. For information contact Loren McVey at 573 707.
Harvid Dale and his mother Mrs Haldor Dale were Monday evening visitors. Kenneth Underberg and wife drove Mrs Etta Underberg to Eagle Grove Tuesday to visit in the Jim Noonan home. Dr William Olson of Charles City called on his mother Mrs Aldean Olson and sister. Mrs Geraldine Blair of Humboldt and Mrs Beverly Thompson of Forest City visited mother Mrs Hilda Lansing Sunday. Bill Meyers Jr of Whittemore spent time with his mother Mrs Peal Barber the past week.
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