Humboldt County Celebrates Gilmore City Centennial Fest
A weekend of pageants parades and performances in Gilmore City and Humboldt draws crowds from across Iowa and beyond. Notable figures from state and federal government attend the Gilmore City parade while Humboldt hosts a large Fourth of July celebration with Harry Reasoner and record harness racing attendance. Weather shifts impact events but weekend remains memorable with strong local participation and community pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmore City
U.S
Roger Depsen
Asman
Berkley Bedell
Bert Priebe
Sue Mullins
Pocahontas
Humboldt Counties
Bales Rin
Pocahontas County
Humboldt County
Humboldt
Harry Reasoner
Fairgrounds
Iowa
Pedo
Humboldt County Fair sees time fly and 4-H pride
In Humboldt County memories of the fair season emerge as 4-H youth show calves and demonstrate skills. Weather and PIK program aid farmers amid rains and weed battles while shoppers chase Sure Jell shortages. Hy-Vee Pamida host a July garage sale with crafts, books, and a free puppy pitch drawing crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen
Humboldt County
Drie
Iowa
Humboldt
Hy-Vee
Pamida
Preserving Home Jars: Jams Marmalades and More
A concise guide to home preserving explains jams marmalades preserves conserves and jellies. It describes fruit pectin content acid needs sugar substitutes and processing steps including hot water bath canning and the open kettle method. Guidance notes open humidity risks and references a Humboldt County Extension Office publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt County Extension Office
Strawberry Jam Recipe by Extension Home Economist
Conserves and Jellies by Nancy Jenson presents a strawberry jam method. Wash stems, crush four cups berries, measure, add four cups sugar, boil to 220 to 222 F, skim foam, seal jars, and heat process five minutes in a water bath. Yield about four half-pints.
Kevin Kuhn Accepted at Westmar College
Kevin Kuhn son of Mr and Mrs Vincent Kuhn of Humboldt has been accepted for admission to Westmar College LeMars. He is a Humboldt High School graduate and will major in biology and chemistry with plans to focus on environmental issues. He has earned an academic scholarship based on above average achievement leadership and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kevin Kuhn
Vincent Kuhn
Humboldt
Westmar College
LeMars
Kevin
Humboldt High School
Humboldt Social Calendar Highlights Weekly Meetings
The Humboldt social calendar lists events for July with clubs meeting at various times and venues. Danish Brotherhood Tops Club Sweet Adelines HARK Worth While Weight Watchers Lioness Club and other groups are scheduled across July 11 to 15 at Senior Citizen Center Tod's Cafe and local churches.
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Humboldt Hobbycraft Club
Danish Brotherhood
Tops Club
City Hall
Sweet Adelines
Humboldt Workshop
Humboldt News Briefs and Local Occurrences
Anne cornet the company and a boy nearly crushed when he fell as Mr Axelsen saved him with the cup. Rev and Mrs Lutman plan Canada vacation visiting relatives in Keddleston Beach and Toronto camps. Everett Peck takes Humboldt Conoco station manager role. 25 Years Ago notes revival and ground breaking at Thor Lutheran Church. Kozy Korner Motel sold to Diedricks of Emmeteburg. Local honors and retirements noted. several couples wed and pastors ordained.
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Anne Cornet
Axelsen
Leroy
Thomas Lutman
Jean
Canada
Lutman
Keddleston Beach
John Favey
the Dale Church
Toronto
Balsam Lake
Everett “Peck" DeSmidt
Conoco
Humboldt
Fifth and
Sumner Avenue
Peck
James DeSmidt
Ae Brown
R. E. Stamper
Gilmore City
Merlin James Ackerson
Albin Ackerson
North Iowa
Methodist Church
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Cedar
K. G. Pride
Third Street
Thor Lutheran Church
Guinea
Jerry Diedrick
Emmeteburg
Welldo World Birth of Daughter at Humboldt Memorial
Chuck and Pansy Streit of rural Livermore welcomed daughter Judy Lorine June 30 at Humboldt Memorial Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds 6 3/4 ounces and was their second child. Grandparents are Edith Duncan Sophia West Virginia and Melvin Von Bank St. Joe. Great grandparents are Christina Von Bank Algona and George Streit Whittemore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck
Pansy Streit
Livermore
Humboldt Memorial Hospital
Judy Lorine
Edith Duncan
Sophia
W.V
Melvin von Bank
St. Joe
Christina von Bank
Algona
George Streit
Whittemore
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del Marks
Harry
Paredes
Merle Heider
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis
Nancy Jenson
Womens Federated Club
Dadgen Induotrias
Humboldt Apaper
Khby Redlo
Humboldt Trust & Savings
Humboldt Amateur Radio Klub
HARK
Westmar
Bonnie Neiderheieer
J. H. Campbell
Storm Lake
Diedrick
Paonia
Moresident
Nwen
Ken Perit
Mra
DeGracte
Millard Vance
Don‘ Eck
Humboldt Kiwanis Club
Montreal
Kiwanis International
Alfred Tt
Ted) Guddall
Thor
Guddall
Rick
Robbin Bloomquist
Carol Toyne
Michael Stoner
Brendt Neeve
Jeff Murty
Francis Burr
Wello World
Morton Buildings
Shope A
Ryan
Cron
Alan Bonkins
Fox
Britt
BEST
Fort Dodge
Ailalfa
Pioneer
Kenneth Underberg
Uvermore
Pioneer Hebred International, Inc
Central Division
Johnston, Iowa
Registeries Orater Deet Raven Inc
Dee Mounds
Lows
U.S.A
G.S.1
Miller Grain Systems Goldfield
Martin Well Company
Bob
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