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1926
Webster City Drum and Bugle Corps Gate Receipts Will Clear All Debts
The Webster City American Legion Drum and Bugle corps profited by their gala celebration last night at Riverside Field, taking in enough money at the games to settle all indebtedness, pay the expenses incurred for the show and still have a neat amount tucked away in the bank. The total amount taken in was $300 with approximately $60 being paid for expenses.
Largest Crowd ever
The largest crowd that has ever attended a Legion celebration in the city packed the stands and field last night. Automobiles lined the entire edge of the place with the exception of a small space at the north end which was reserved for the participants of the celebrations. Ideal weather conditions existed with a cool breeze making all spectators comfortable throughout the evening.
The Webster City municipal band opened the program with selections played on a platform constructed immediately in front of the grandstand. Following the concert, Company E, 133rd Infantry, I.N.G., the local unit marched down the field swinging along with military precision and were enthusiastically greeted by the crowd. They presented their drill in good style. They leave for the National Guard camp at Des Moines Sunday morning.
Warren and John Dodge sang a selection on the platform with encores being demanded by the listeners. Miss Mary Lou Hunter and George Stevens then presented their interpretation of the Charleston dance which delighted everyone.
Many attend old settler's picnic at the Mann-Bell Park
Stratford- From the threatening appearance of the weather Sunday morning, it seemed as if the annual old settlers' picnic at the Mann-Bell park could not be held, but providence was kind and cleared the clouds away so that by the noon hour, an enormous large crowd had gathered at the park, it being estimated that there were at least 2,000 present.
Due to the threatening weather, the forenoon program was called off and combined with the afternoon program. The principal speakers of the day, Harvey Ingham and Curator Harlan were not present for the afternoon program.
1946
Dolliver's speech highlights annual Old Settler Meet
As the old church bell used on the schoolhouse at Hook’s Point in pioneer days to call the people to worship, pealed out its clear, musical tones, early arrivals at the 45th annual Old Settler’s picnic at Bell’s Mill park gathered Sunday for the morning service.
An estimated crowd of more than 800 persons enjoyed the day-long program which was highlighted in the afternoon, by the appearance of U. S. Congressman James I. Dolliver of Fort Dodge.
1961
Webster City’s expanding population has resulted in the necessity of increasing the proposed city budget for 962 according to information received from City Manager C. C. McCarthy.
When a city reaches 8,000 in population, the law requires that the police and fire departments of that city be automatically placed under civil service. In the 1960 census, Webster City was officially listed as having a population of 8,400.
$14,839 Increase
The proposed 1962 budget calls for a tax increase of $14,830 over this year’s budget. This increase is largely due to the increase in the levy of $11,780 for the public safety fund (police and fire departments and $3,351 in the debt service fund.
Under civil service, the police and firemen’s retirement system will cost the city an estimated $6900 a year in addition to the cost of employing an actuary. In order to keep two men on duty at the fire department at all times, the city must employ two additional firemen at a cost of around $7500 per year.
The civil service law sets the maximum number of hours each fireman can be on duty which, has created the need for the two extra firemen in order to provide the fire protection the city feels necessary.
1981
The 18 candidates for the Miss Hamilton County Fair Queen titles, representing probably the biggest field of candidates in the history of the contest, were interviewed Tuesday morning and afternoon by judges to decide the eventual winner.
The Queen contestants met with the judges at the fellowship hall of Asbury United Methodist church where the interviews and swim suit competition were held in the morning with a salad luncheon for the girls and their mothers being served at noon.
The talent competition was held during the afternoon. The winner will be announced Sunday night at 6 o'clock at the grandstand, with no admission being charged for the coronation ceremonies.
The contestants are Macie Smith, Tammy Bordwell, Lisa Whiteaker, Ana Pratt, Georgann Alexander, Lisa Ihle, Kim Hogan, Christy Anderson, Shelly Phillips, Zona Johnson, Michelle Brim, Joan Halleland, Kaylene Cady, Leann Schwandt, Cyndy Spratt, Jodie BUtler, Renee Danger and Lisa Sigurdson.
1996
WC playground committee finishes first round at Sunset
It was a race against time and mother nature and the volunteers who helped build the Sunset Heights playground have won that battle, for now.
About 20 volunteers gathered at the school about 8 a.m. Saturday. An occasional drop splashed the dirt in the afternoon. Dan Streeter of Prairie Construction Services, Inc., Ottumwa have laid out 36 holes for the volunteer crew to dig. Streter, a certified playground installer, spent the day directing the volunteers.
The morning crew spent most of their time digging holes in the ground to hold the columns for the set.