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Newspaper
Humboldt County Republican
Location
Humboldt, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1983
Page
2
January brings the first baby of the year stories, though first baby contests faded as communities questioned publicity and single parent births. The author recalls cases where prizes sparked disputes over unwed parents and sponsorship, noting these contests died naturally while babies remain a joyful part of life.
Readers are informed that the Opportunity Center Board faced a court response over 1980s disbursements. The outgoing board allegedly spent about 100 000 with no authorization while the 1980 election left a split board. Funds cited include 1234.09 from the finance committee, 8000 plus, and a 5000 CD with interest.
Mrs. Bertha Wilson hosted Christmas dinner with Ruth Dodd and the Wilsons, while Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Hacker welcomed Rodney Hacker and family for Christmas at West Bend. Additional names include Tina Dodd and Holly Wilson from Bancroft, Rolfe, and Port Tindeo areas.
Charles Wallace of Gilmore City announces plans to open a grocery store in Gilmore City leasing the former Harness Shop building just north of the post office. Wallace is a longtime former employee of the Gilmore Mercantile Company. The item notes historical ties to local business figures.
Northwestern College in Orange City informs Wayne Jensen of his acceptance for the next academic year. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Jensen of Humboldt and attends Humboldt High School.
The Fort Dodge IRS Office at 205 South Eighth Street will offer taxpayer assistance Mondays 8 to 11 30 a m and 12 16 to 4 30 p m except holidays. IRS Iowa Director John Edwards urges callers to use 1 800 424 1040 for help and to file early.
The column muses on holiday bowl trends and a growing parade of bowls from soup to finger bowls, lamenting excess. It anticipates the 98th Congress convening January 3 and discusses budget priorities, urging smarter military funding and economy. It notes upcoming black and white license plates starting January 1985 and ends with sympathy for the common people.
By Francis Toner Transportation Commission a writer laments endless complaints about car plate colors and imagines a mid winter voyage with spouse 1800 miles south to Mustang Island near Corpus Christi Texas for weeks of travel notes and shared hip pocket scraps. It muses on neighborly ties and itchy foot wanderlust across the countryside.
State Representative Sue Mullins, a Republican from Corwith, was named ranking member of the Energy Committee, a top minority party post. She has served on energy for four years with a focus on energy conservation and will also remain on Human Resources, Appropriations, and the State Department Appropriations Subcommittee, where as vice-chair she has headed the Family Subcommittee addressing adoption and child care.
Tony Luft of Garrison Ford Inc Humboldt is named a member of Ford Division of Ford Motor Company Society of Professional Sales Counselors for sales excellence in 1982 marking his 12th time achieving the distinction. He and wife Sandy have one son.
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