03 Dec 1986
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Newspaper
Harlan Tribune
Location
Harlan, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1986
Page
1
Harlan Kiwanis Club and Harlan Community Schools launch a drive to supply school band instruments to families unable to rent. Donors can obtain a tax deductible receipt. an additional $100 may sponsor a student or cover repair costs. Contact Nielsen at 755-3395 for more details.
John Jacobsen of Harlan won $100 in the Harlan Holiday Giveaway after registering at Mickel's Restaurant. The Thanksgiving shift moved the Thursday drawing to Friday. Jacobsen claimed the prize while not in a participating store, so future $100 prizes are planned for Dec. 4 11 and 18 with weekly store registrations required.
In Harlan last week a caller urged reporting telephone problems to officials. United Telephone Company customers can call 1-515-792-1304 to report issues, as the caller noted that officials need knowledge of a problem before actions are taken.
A Shelby County homemaker planned dinner but detected no aroma after more than an hour. She discovered the chicken remained uncooked in her refrigerator, prompting concern about the meal.
Eleven new adoption requests were logged by mid afternoon on Monday as the 31st annual program opened at West Central Development Corporation in Harlan. The drive has helped 1,391 families since 1956 with 110 requests expected this year, while a separate crash near Defiance on U.S. 59 left two drivers hospitalized in serious and no major injuries reported.
A Shelby County boy is evaluated at Loess Hills AEA XIII for developmental delays and needs. An Iowa Legislature grant funds parent assistance, linking educators and parents to share information on disability, Legislation, and services. A parent support group forms in Harlan with 24 attendees. Shared goal is partnership among schools, parents, and AEA to help families access resources. A follow-up meeting and speaker on community services planned.
Harlan Newspapers announces a return of the outdoor Christmas decoration contest with $80 in prizes. Four wards will award $10 to the best decorated home in each ward. Entries should call 755-3111 to be listed for judges mid-December.
Shoppers wandered through 16 Elk Horn and Kimballton Danish Villages during the Julefest 86 weekend. The Windmill Gift Shop offered a Scandinavian Christmas setting with glogg and Danish cheese as Santa Claus greeted visitors on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
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