Humboldt 8th Grade Boys Win Fourth Straight? 2-0 Start
Humboldt eighth grade boys basketball improved to 2-0 by defeating a smaller Algona squad 63-28. Nineteen players saw action, with top scorers Jason Felker 17 and Jason Heinz 10. Vince Collins and Brian Skow added 6 each, while Mike Albrecht and Paul Childress had 4 apiece.
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Humboldt
Algona
Wildcats
Webster City
Jason Felker
Jason Heinz
Vince Collins
Brian Skow
Mike Albrecht
Paul Childress
Matt Lindaman
Humboldt junior varsity tops Iowa Falls 56 52 for first win
Humboldt's junior varsity boys basketball team defeated Iowa Falls 56 to 52 to snap a winless start before Christmas break. Chris Hendrickson led with 18 points, Brent Kuehnast 12 with six rebounds, Jeff Panek 9 with five boards, and contributions from Lon Harshbarger, Bill Schwint, Brian Stolle, and Tom Becker helped push the lead after strong first and second quarters. The victory leaves Humboldt at 1-4.
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Humboldt
Iowa Falls
Chris Hendrickson
Brent Kuehnast
Jeff Panek
Lon Harshbarger
Bill Schwint
Brian Stolle
Tom Becker
Cats
Irene Swenson Death Recalls La Verne Teaching Career
Word has been received of the death of Irene Swenson 81 Decorah on November 17. About 50 years ago she taught seventh and eighth grades in the La Verne school and also coached girls basketball. She was a guest in the Lucinda Stone home in La Verne previously. Toy Alvie Steffes of Bayard Care Center holds a tin tag from a Christmas gift.
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Irene Swenson
Decorah
la Verne
Lucinda Stone
Alvie Steffes
Bayard Care Center
Pletchette-Zitzlsberger
Dedham
Bayard News
Bowling Standings and Local Business Mentions
Local bowling standings feature Hotsy Equipment Co and Humboldt Reminder in the mix alongside Buicks Auto Sales and Hamilton Cleaners. Coast Sundance Lanes appears as a venue listing with several area businesses noted nearby.
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Hotsy Equipment Co
Humboldt
Hamilton Cleaners
Winners named at Towa Dairy Convention production leaders
At the Towa Dairy Convention in Des Moines on December 10, specialists announced leaders in dairy production. Holsteins topped fat output with cows yielding about 1,000 pounds in 908 days. 48 Holsteins, 2 Brown Swiss, and 1 other cow posted notable fat totals. Delaware led with 19 awards, Clayton 15, Weninatink 10, Sioux 7, and Humboldt County’s Crossbred junior cow earned a production award with 16,670 pounds of milk and 669 pounds of fat in 305 days. The Iowa State DHIA tallies top lactation records for 4 percent fat-corrected milk for 1962 to 1983.
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Werae
Towa
Et Des Moines
Delaware
Clayton
Weninatink
Sioux
Gearneth
Humboldt County
Fred
Clarence
Iowa State
DHIA
Pre Christmas gathering at Mrs Erickson's Dayton home
A pre Christmas gathering was held at Mrs Elizabeth Erickson's Dayton home with guests Mr and Mrs Edward Tokheim Mr and Mrs Joe Opheim Mr and Mrs Irwin Tokheim Mr and Mrs James Tokheim LuAnn and Mr and Mrs Charles Tokheim Mr and Mrs Roger Schmid of Kingsley and Mr and Mrs Duane Vorrie Brad and Christopher Ida Vorrie Norbert Vorrie and Dennis Vorrie attended.
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Elizabeth Erickson
Dayton
Edward Tokheim
Joe Opheim
Irwin Tokheim
James Tokheim
LuAnn
Charles Tokheim
Roger Schmid
Kingsley
Duane. Vorrie
Brad
Christopher
Ida Vorrie
Norbert Vorrie
Dennis Vorrie
Lorelle Forrie
Distance education courses at Iowa State University Extension
Iowa State University Extension offers German and Spanish distance courses with audio and written exercises mailed to instructors. Courses include spoken German comprehension, German dialogue via audiocassette tapes, and Spanish grammar with cultural context. Toll-free enrollment and questions are available through extension offices.
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Iowa State University
Hablamos Espanol
Iowa State University Extension
ARC Christmas Party at Taft
The ARC Christmas party at Taft was directed by Ann Clapper with Rohlf and ARC board members. Popcorn balls and Christmas cookies baked by board members were popular, followed by Santa Claus Elmer Zinnel delivering gift sacks to attendees.
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Ann Clapper
Rohlf
ARC
Santa Claus
Elmer Zinnel
Be sure of ice thickness before venturing out
Iowa Conservation Commission warned outdoor recreationists to check ice thickness due to uncertain lake and stream ice. Experts cited 4 inches of clear ice for safe ice fishing and 5 to 6 inches for snowmobiles, plus cautions against traveling paths and braking on the ice.
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Iowa Conservation Commission
Sonny A Peety
Satie
Satre
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JV Boys Down IF
LA Verne News
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Humbold Motors Tire
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Jennings
Rutland
Pizza Hut
Rutland Elevator
Dave Kramer
Las McPherson
Darry Schulze
Les McPherson
Jerry Schulze
Recreation League
Wagon Wheel
Trust Bank
Sundance Lanes
Ga Halt
Hair Center
U.S. West
Worthington
Heineken
Hoags
Saies Wagon Wheel
Bie Vases
Worthingtartas
Roger K. Heiter
Ken Leents
Tom Curry
Roger L
Haiter
Mike George
Rogert
Heiter
Wen
Gordy's
Whitay's
Chantland North
Hawkeya Bank Ue
Northwest Federal
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Milworken
Mwa
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Star Lounge
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Brian Blamker
Roger Heiter
Gary Knutsen
Ted Hielmeland
Bob Brennan
Wen Law
Mae
Jenning
Clothiers
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Lenning
Hamilton Cleaney Od
Ini Idual
Shirley Zenor
Dean Hirsch
Carol Erickson
Flora Wilson
Jean Hirsch
Jane Paulson
Pizzy Hut
REA Tire Soles & Service
Nsas
Benton
Humboldt Trust & Savings Bank
REA Tire Sales & Service
RSA Tire
Johnson Marine
Linde Schnetzer
Deonne Myers
Audrey Kramer
Bonnie Watnem
Linda Schnetze
Karen Kanne
Deanne Mayers
Vee
Gayle Mayer
Deanne Meyers
Skinnell Nutual
Grinnell
FarMutual
Abens
Marty Insurance Agency
Lee Lawrence Marty
Maury
Abens At
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Sumner
Iweuaaney
Marty McDermott
Northwest Missouri State University
Adair County
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Sea Office Supply Company
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al Guidance
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