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Newspaper
Humboldt County Republican
Location
Humboldt, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1982
Page
2
A garbled header notes advertising rates and contact for the production team. It mentions a Production Manager and a manager named Rena Toni securing a rate schedule. The legible bits imply information on rate availability upon request. The text is incomplete and blends names with phrases about pricing.
The author recalls a hospital visit last week that underscored the need for better lab facilities. A call from Lawrence Jaqua warned not to interfere with the hospital. News of a $75 000 year county tax contribution being cut and the expansion plan needing a new approval raises concern. Humboldt residents value the hospital for health care access and attracting medical talent, while delays threaten costs and community well being.
The writer notes camp registration arriving with two children accepted for their preferred dates. One camper has three years of experience, the other only one. They worry about being away from home and making friends, but recall that camps yield lasting memories and thank those who organize them.
The writer discusses pleasant weekend weather, farming concerns over standing water and weeds, and hunting for asparagus and mushrooms. Memorial Day grave flora is noted, with travelers urged to drive carefully. Gas prices are forecast to rise five to eight cents this summer and vary by region, with current Iowa prices cited for Humboldt and Ames.
A letter criticizes city water waste and high rates, urging fines or shutoff for Bob Christiansen and noting 1.2 gallons per minute leaking above ground. Over four weeks more than 40 000 gallons wasted, with residents paying for others' inefficiency.
A brief listing shows hospital snack bar workers by date and shift. May 27 AM Mary Claire Knudson and PM Omelia Johnson. May 28 AM Mary Larsen and PM Margaret Halverson with Leona Daniel and Mrs Merl Helder and Dorothy DeSmitt and Cynthia Dodgen. May 29 AM Betty Cronk.
Mr and Mrs Kermit E Gens Johnson of Thor n showcased a Nordic themed woodcraft exhibit at Humboldt Public Library on Friday May 21 the final display in the series. A carpenter by trade Johnson crafts miniature and detailed wooden items for gifts rather than sale, including trunks candle holders picture frames and furniture. His Thor workshop is a heated remodeled chicken house where he often works up to six hours daily, planning to devote more time after retiring in 1984. Johnson favors large trunks seven completed in about three days each and works on replicas of extinct farm machinery including a 1910 18 hip Huber Steam Engine with a water tank. He plans to build a threshing machine next. his rosemaling is by Margaret Nelson of Eagle Grove.
Superintendent R Wesley Carlson of Humboldt Community School praises staff students and parents for their cooperation during the 1981 82 school year. He notes staff dedication challenges met and students represented the school creditably while hoping all but seniors are ready for 1982 83 after summer vacation.
Local items report Dr P W Williams installing a Bitter Xray machine in Humboldt. Commencement planned at St Joseph School with diploma recipients listed for eighth and ninth grades.Recent 26 years ago notices include priestly ordination, pastor moves, and local awards at Humboldt schools.
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