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Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1985
Page
1
A regional notice lists driver licensing contacts for Corydon and Chariton with August dates, Osceola with weekly Tuesday reminders, and Wayne County Sheriff contact. It also includes new fire department numbers 1 872 1336 and Crimestoppers hotline 1 800 532 2020.
Bo Grismore bought the animal during Friday morning’s 4 H livestock auction, securing the bid in a local sale. The event drew bidders from area farms and supports the youth program.
School begins Monday August 26 with same bus routes as last year and dismissal at 1 00 p m for the first week. Teachers meet August 23 at the Garden Grove building 9 00 a m. Fee schedule lists book rent 6 to 8 dollars and lunch and insurance options. Students not allowed in buildings before 8 00 a m unless weather is adverse. Administration staffed by Supt C J Helin and Linda Watkins. Principal Wyatt noted (continued page 8).
Wayne County Sheriff reports thefts the past week. On August 1 Leroy Perkins reported two knives stolen from Tom Petty's display in the fairgrounds educational building after entry was gained through the south back door. The two handmade knives, identified by owner, were valued at 50 and 60 dollars. Also on August 1 Lowell Shelley reported three end wrenches and a nearly full five gallon gas can stolen from his Promise City garage.
Local students must obtain school physicals by August 19 to participate in the first day of practice for Mormon Trail football and volleyball. Forms are available at Humeston Medical Clinic and Humeston school office. Also noted are a garden cabbage headline and alumni reunion reservations for August 31 with ad details inside.
A severe thunderstorm dropped five to six inches of rain in about two hours last Tuesday night, July 30, causing electrical damage and localized flooding from the Chariton River northeastward while areas south and west saw less rain. Reigns as Decatur queen and pageant notes accompany the scene with photos of Teresa Ellis and supporters.
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