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Newspaper
Humboldt County Republican
Location
Humboldt, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1981
Page
2
Del Marks reflects on Veterans Day and the shifting role of veterans in society. He contrasts postwar pride with the Vietnam era reception, notes fewer veterans remain today, and emphasizes the holiday as a reminder of the sacrifices that built the nation.
KTPR Fort Dodge hosts the second Festival of the Arts at Crossroads Mall on Sunday Nov 15 from noon to 6 pm. Fort Dodge Area Symphony Fort Dodge Dixieland Kings Fort Dodge Choral Society Fort Dodge Sweet Adelines and KTPR perform with Fort Dodge Art Association Blenden Art Gallery involvement. The event aims to raise arts awareness in North Central Iowa and boost civic participation.
Superintendent R Wesley Carlson commends Humboldt students for a professional performance of Hengedoon with a 70 member cast and 35 piece orchestra. He praises directors Jeff Alsted and Jeanne Raine and music staff for Brigadoon planning, notes auditorium sound issues from Friday, and thanks the community for support.
Karen May reflects on November themes from elections to Thanksgiving praising Dakota City voters for high turnout and civic interest. She notes economic worries and rising living costs but stresses gratitude, democracy, and the right to vote and express opinions without fear.
A reader laments ticket resales for Rolling Stones UNI Unidome show at sky high prices. They contrast $16 face value with ads asking up to 2265 dollars, urge anti scalping laws like Michigan’s, and note bake sales and bazaars remain popular fundraisers with crafts and food.
A regional report shows the new Iowa Sales of Business Opportunities Act, effective July 1, reduced fraudulent ads in classifieds. Consumer Protection Director Miller notes most companies deterred after state pressure. officials contacted 99 firms, many abandoning schemes. The act requires registration before advertising or selling, giving newspapers leverage to curb fraud while preserving legitimate business. Iowa remains a leading meat producer with USDA data showing high per capita meat consumption in the United States.
Renwick High School juniors will stage Follow Me with 26 students in two casts on November 12 and 13 at the Vernon Theatre. Cast list includes Anna Blesie Ethel McCurry Grace Vohs Vera Bogard Gertrude Hoggan Blanche Block Donald Blesis Melville Wilson Betty Martin Marion McGowan Marion Sexton Vanna Martin Duane Bonwell Wendell Turner Sherrill Oppedah Tieran Thompson Dorothy Bleals Margaret Heggen Marvin Guggisberg Lyle Kitley Grace Baumgartner Verle Kelling and Frank Berry. The Rev M W Hall called to serve at Humbol?t First Baptist Church comes from Fremont Neb where he ministered six years. MR< T Thompson Bode prevented piano pupils in private recital. performers included Lois Torgerson Catherine Claye Florence Heavik Walton Beach Lucile Berguin Carol Beverly Cran and Roland Torgerson. H V Gerean Badger, formerly with paying crew, left for Texas. Mrs Gerean and daughter will follow. 35 Years Ago Humboldt Republican Nov 18 1956.
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