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Published weekly on Tuesdays by Humboldt Printing Company at 727 Sumner Ave Humboldt IA 50548. Second class postage paid Humboldt Iowa. Address changes to Humboldt Independent box 157. Rates: 12 per year in Humboldt and surrounding counties, 18 elsewhere in Iowa, 24 in other states. Telephone 315-332-2814.
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Humboldt Chamber Sees Strong Local Business Promise
Del Marks notes positive momentum in Humboldt from Chamber of Commerce meetings. A hospital wing kickoff breakfast highlighted needed local support for health care, while merchants plan the annual Spring Opening amid upcoming farm season and school break.
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del Marks
Humboldt
Chamber of Commerce
Nutrition month tips for preschool dental health
Nancy Jenson Extension Home Economist promotes National Nutrition Month with guidance for preschoolers. Key points include limiting bottles to mealtimes, using child-size toothbrushes with soft bristles, modeling brushing, supervising until age 8 or 9, fluoride if water lacks it, and starting preventive dental visits after 20 baby teeth erupt around ages two to three.
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Nancy Jenson
Congressman Barkley Bedell Addresses Gas Decontrol Debate
In a letter to Spirit Lake constituents, Congressman Barkley Bedell argues against immediate or accelerated deregulation of natural gas prices, citing inflation risks and hardship for low income households. He links decontrol to higher energy costs, stresses exploration incentives under current schedules, and notes oil and gas exploration at record highs while urging a balanced legislative plan for economic recovery.
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Spirit Lake A
Congress
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
House of Representatives
House
Girl Scout Thinking Day Activity Highlights Local Troops
Junior Troop 267 hosted an international tasting party for Thinking Day on February 22, with leaders Connie Knight and Jill Burr. Brownie Troop 152, led by Delores Crees, mapped countries where Girl Scouts reside. Troop 266 led by Carol Schiltz and Cynthia Clay sang French songs. Brownie 237, led by Dorothy Brandt JoAnne Michaelson and Pam Fitzgerald, visited North Care Center and baked Valentine cookies. Upcoming events include Girl Scout Week March 7-14, wear uniforms to church on March 7, 70th anniversary March 7-13, and the Pather-Daughter Banquet on March 16 at the high school cafetorium.
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Connie Knight
Jill Burr
Delores Crees
Carol Schiltz
Cynthia Clay
North Care Center
Dorothy Brandt
JoAnne Michaelson
Pam Fitzgerald
Girl Scouts of the USA
Bode News Briefs From March Senior Citizens Meeting
The Bode Senior Citizens gathered at Bode Manor on March 3 hosted by Faith Hoss and Andy Olson for lunch. A neon potluck dinner is planned for March 10. Guests included Don Kraft and Lynette from Renwick, Jim Froisland and family, Maurice Larson’s family, and Core Larson with Otheas.
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Ronald Olsco
Bode
Bode Manor
Faith Hoss
Andy Olson
Don Kraft
Lynette
Renwick
Garry Kraft
Jim Froisland
Jennifer Wevers
Maurice Larsons
Sho
Moorland
Moorland. Mrs. Froisland
Bods Severs
Jackie Binder
Storms Lake
Core Larson
Otheas
Larees
Roasld
Deasy Iemsge
Jame
Melinds
Michal
Ned Fee
Hardy News Roundup Delivers Local Friday Socials
Mrs Evelyn Mack reports Hardy events with Marvin Meyer family visiting Ankeny sister Bra George Kasse. Supper guests at Robert McKenna home include Donald Will Lyle Cathcart Gudrun Andersen Claretta Wigans Edith Pannell and Evelyn Mack. Mary Greeley Hospital visitors La Verne Claude Ronald with Richard Claude later in Ames. Hardy United Methodist Women to meet Aldean Clancy residence with lesson by Sica Lilsen Breyton.
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Evelyn Mack Hardy
Marvin Meyer
George Kasse
Ankeny
Robert McKenna
Donald Will
Lyle Cathcart
Gudrun Andersen
Claretta Wigans
Edith Pannell
Evelyn Mack
Mrs. la Verne
Claude
Ronald
Fridgy
Richard Claude
Mary Greeley Hospital
Ames
Mich Helerud Bois
Hardy United Methodia
Mra Aldeans
Clancy
Sica Lilsen Breyton
Min Dorie Claude
Max Masabell Clancy
Hardy and
Derg
Amee Vimiad
Legislative report on Susan Anthony address and budget block grants
State Rep Sue Mullins notes packed chamber and a Susan Anthony appearance urging equal protection for women. She describes budgeting of 1983 federal block grants with uncertain amounts from Washington, warning funds may fall short for essential programs and forcing tough choices.
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Sue Mullins
Corwith House
Susan 8. Anthony
Anthony
Barbara Rowe
Legislative Women’s Caucus
U.S
Washington
Karen's Quips Reflect Local Spring Hopes And Community Faith
The column reflects on Francis Toner's Padre Island views and tourism, notes Texas Florida and Arizona will miss winter visitors, and praises Humboldt churches for a new food closet run through a county office. It also discusses aid eligibility, unemployment, spring plans, and reader questions about local sentencing cases with cautious, non sensational language.
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Francis Toner
Padre Island
Texas
Florida
Arizona
Humboldt
Kayne
Nashua
Pan
Humboldt County
Otienes
Tha
Pocoen
Olen James
School Remodeling Plans At Mease Elementary North Wing
Humboldt Community Schools reports bids for the final phase of Mease Elementary north wing remodeling. In summer 1981 the district spent 55,648 for phase one, replacing windows and heating. This summer about 8350,000 is planned for walls, doors, ceilings, lockers, and energy upgrades.
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R. Weeley Carlson Buot
Humboldt Comm. Schools
Board of Education
Mease
50 Years Ago Humboldt Republican 1952 Local Notices
Lloyd Smith family of Hardy planned a move to Los Angeles with daughter Cordelie Kruteinger, joining Smiths in California while Lankford relatives had already left earlier. La Verne officials announced mayoral and council candidate slates for upcoming election. Palm Sunday confirmed eight youth at La Verne Lutheran Church. Hardy school elected a new board director, with existing officers remaining.
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Lloyd Smith
Hardy
Los Angeles
Calif
Cordelie Kruteinger
Hattie Kruteinger
California
la Verne
George Teide
A. J. Eason
Charles Wolfe
H. C. Allen
Fred Baumgartner
William Ramue
Dan Ellie
Palm Sunday
Estella Schipull
Esther Goetech
Olivia Barton
Emma Hinz
Edmund Benkendorf
Norman Heasie
William Garenfeldt
Herbert Hinz
L. Whittenberg
BU ‘Anlxer
Harry Pederson
Martin Olson
Melvin Clancy
Rockwell Clancy
Lewis Largon
Glen Brayton
W. D. Smithe
Humboldt Republican
Werner Tigges
Humboldt
Iowa
Des Moines
Washington, D.C
Humboldt Pta
Norman Watson
Russel TePaska
Guy Carter
Gail Johnson
Gary Peterson
Judy Jacobsen
Khristina Andersen
Gary Hawkins
Terry Decker
Dick Schultz
Rutland Methodist Church
Dan Fish
Humboldt County
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