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Newspaper
Humboldt County Republican
Location
Humboldt, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1983
Page
2
Rumors swirl around Humboldt Police Chief Ed Allen amid an ongoing investigation limited to his actions. The piece notes no wider charge against the department and warns against secret sessions, urging transparency. It also pivots to a classified section describing quick furniture sales and attic cleanouts.
Readers recount a weekend trip to Minneapolis with a Best Western stay in downtown near the Hubert H. Metrodome. A Twins game ended 13-0 for Baltimore, with under 10,000 in attendance and $8 tickets. The party enjoyed the city sights, a nonheated pool, and a Sunday breakfast before visiting the Minnesota State Fair.
Karen May notes the Clay County Fair in Spencer lacking the exhibitor display quality of prior years. She and her party left in drizzle after a day of meals at Ground Round with popcorn and peanuts, enjoying ribs and steak. They drove home from Minneapolis, spotting many out of state cars en route.
Attendees at the wedding of Kevin Lee and Jill Pearson at St Olaf Lutheran Church Fort Dodge include Mrs Thomas Rogness Art Rogness Paul Rogness and multiple Rogness and Benz family members. Visitors and friends from Eagle Grove Clarion Ames and Shannon also joined a Friday call on Janice Frana’s home. Marvin Rogness and Paul visited University Hospital Iowa City for an eye check up.
Superintendent Carlson reports the new athletic field at Humboldt High School hosts a varsity football game this Friday Sept 9. The facility, part of a Ten Year Improvement Study started in 1978, includes a football field eight-lane track bleachers for 1200, a north end concession building, enhanced parking, and relocated old bleachers for visiting fans. Local citizens contributed to the project and the community is urged to use and enjoy the new facilities. A separate note from Tyrone mentions Billy Harmon growing a 44 inch cucumber from yard-long seeds weighing 18 pounds.
Everett Garbett, new additions from upper classes include Welp Mason Knight Drushella Koons and freshmen Paul Berrier Elvin Little Herold Eins Bob Richael. 37 out for practice amid hopeful roster as fall prep continues. Also notes local school hires and community items: piano pupil list, Maple Lawn School staff, Badger Township teachers, grand opening of a Humboldt bowling alley, and local property moves.
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