Wehr bride and O'Mara groom wed in October ceremony
Jean Ann Wehr of O'Fallon Illinois and Craig Richard O'Mara of Crestwood Missouri exchanged vows October 1 1986 at St Nicholas Catholic Church O Fallon with Father William Hit officiating. The couple's parents are Joe and Agnes Wehr and Don and Jean O'Mara. The bride's father escorted her. A reception was held at Scott AFB Officer's Club. The bride, a nursing flight clinical coordinator in the Air Force, and the groom, Carolina graduate and pilot, were joined by family and friends in a double ring ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Ann Wehr
O'Fallon
Craig Richard O'Mara
Crestwood
St. Nicholas Catholic Church
William Hit
Joe
Agnes Wehr
Westphalia
Don
Jean O’mara
Tom Doctor
Jerry Heckenberger
Sharon Bloomberg
Omaha
Crystal Sampson
Austin
Cathy Knudtson
Blair
Diane Gubbels
Harlan
Jozanna Wehr
Bruce Kimme
St. Charles
Mark O’mara
Jack Woods
St. Louis
Ed Wehr
Ian Anderson
Rick Wehr
Des Moines
Ronnie Schroeder
Belleville
Joe E. Wehr
Scott Afb
Officer’s Club
Harlanites Grandson Weds Rebecca Susan Oliveria and Terrill Kent Paulsen
The couple united in marriage on August 2 1986 at the First Baptist Church MA with family connections including Rebecca Susan Oliveria Stoneham and Reuben Paulsen Ruth A Paulsen Overland Park KS. The groom is grandson of Henry Paulsen of Harlan Beverly High School. The bride is a second grade teacher in Ottawa KS and alumna of Ottawa University. The groom is a Shawnee Mission South High School and Ottawa University graduate and Kansas State University attendee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Susan Oliveria
Terrill Kent Paulsen
First Baptist Church
Myrna Oliveria
Stoneham
Reuben Paulsen
Ruth A. Paulsen
Overland Park
Henry Paulsen
Harlan
Beverly High School
Ottawa University
Ottawa
Ottawa, KS
Shawnee Mission South High School
Kansas State University
Donlin Kohles wed in Harlan at St Michael's Church
Donlin and Kohles were married on October 4 1986 in a 3 PM double ceremony at St Michael's Church Harlan officiated by Father Dave Polich. The couple resides in Omaha after a honeymoon in Orlando Florida. The bride Mary Donlin is a nurse at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Groom Dave Kohles is a computer programmer analyst for PCS in Denison. Family and friends attended including numerous Donlin and Kohles relatives with readings by Dan Donlin and A Laver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellie Donlin
Dave Kohles
St. Michael’s Church
Harlan
Dave Polich
R.E. Donlin
Dennis Kohles
Earling
Kathy Kohles
Doug Graeve
Sharon Heese
Michelle Sawyer
Omaha
Molly Snow
Shirin Gardiner
Jolene Palmquist
Rachael
Renne Kohles
A Sonal
Dankers
Jodi Gardner
Jayne Kohles
Diane
Dan Donlin
A Laver
Glenn Kohles
Jeff Kenkel
Doug Levien
Jeremy Donlin
Sean Dance
Veteran’s Building
Mike Donlin
Randy Laver
Sylvester Assman
Vince Heese
Bob Gross
Leonard Tremmel
Joe Tremmel
Frances Heese
University of Nebraska Medical Center
PCS
Denison
Orlando
Beta Sigma Phi Plans Christmas Party
Eleven members met November 17 at Dorothy Strissel’s home for a regular meeting. Sharon Daberkow led a program titled How to be a winner in life before the business session. The group voted a $25 donation to the Iowa Western Literacy Project for workbooks and arranged cheese ball orders for pickup December 6 at the Hiway Motel from 9 to 4. A Christmas Kick-off was held December 1 at Diane Lansing’s home with 12 members. A festive evening included seasonal foods, card boxes, ornament and cookie exchanges, and advent notes. A lunch is planned December 15 at 7:30 p.m. with Doris Schuning and Sandy Holm as co-hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Dorothy Strissel
Sharon Daberkow
Iowa Western Literacy Project
Hiway
Diane Lansing
Advent
Doris Schuning
Sandy Holm
Tague hosts Jefferson Community Club Christmas gathering
Twelve members of the Tague home decorated in Christmas theme. Irwin Rescue Unit and the Mayer Knudsons participated. 1987 president Mrs Howard Clark received the New Year's program books. Mrs Clark played guitar and Mrs Vyrl Cadwell violin. Three members, Mrs Clark, Mrs Harold Holdsworth and Mrs Arlene Frank sang solos while the group sang We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Myrtle Meyer organized the gift exchange and Mrs Tague led a holiday lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tague
Irwin Rescue Unit
Mayer Knudsons
Howard Clark
Vyrl Cadwell
Clark
Harold Holdsworth
Arlene Frank
Myrtle Meyer
Advent Tea Hosted by ILCW in Harlan
Immanuel Lutheran Church Women of Harlan hosted 150 guests for an Advent Tea on Wednesday December 3. The Jacksonville Bell Choir directed by Phyllis Larsen performed Advent and Christmas selections. Joanne Christensen spoke on the Advent Wreath. Ruth Circle hosted table centerpieces and area Lutheran women and guests from surrounding churches attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran Church Women of
Harlan
Bell Choir
Jacksonville Lutheran Church
Phyllis Larsen
Joanne Christensen
Ruth
Rasmussen Anniversary Surprise Party Honors Gene and Peggy Rasmussen
A surprise party hosted by Dr and Mrs Gary Jorgensen celebrated Gene and Peggy Rasmussen’s 25th wedding anniversary on Friday November 22 at the Jorgensen home. More than 125 guests from Harlan Red Line area and surrounding communities attended, with Peggy’s Red Line roots and Ora Rocker Ford worker details noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene
Peggy Rasmussen
Gary Jorgensen
Jorgensens
Rachelle Jorgensen
Peggy
Karissa Gaer
Irwin
Red Line
Bill
Bessie Thygesen
Orv Rocker Ford
Harlan
Christina
Fred Rasmussen
Harlan United Church of Christ
Red Line Church of Christ
Brayton
Perry
Council Bluffs
Crescent
Commanders Holiday Trip To Kansas City Details
The Commanders Club of the Shelby County State Bank toured Kansas City December 2 3 and 4 visiting the Nelson Museum of Art the Kansas City Museum of Science and viewing the Liberty Memorial. Thirty one Commanders and Club Director Sharon Petersen plus Viola Sander joined a dinner theatre at Tiffanys. A Christmas Brunch for all Commanders is set for December 16 1986 at Harlan Country Club at 10 a.m. A Hand Bell Choir will en-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commanders Club
Shelby County State Bank
Nelson Museum of Art
Kansas City Museum of Science
Tiffany’s Kliga
Sharon Petersen
Viola Sander
Elk Horn
Harlan Country Club
Courtesy note for visitors and out of town news
Readers are invited to report courtesy notices about hosting visitors or departures as a community news item by calling the provided number 755-3111. The brief item seeks timely local updates from residents and guests alike.
Liberty performs for Lioness Club
The Harlan Lioness Club met on Thursday December 2 at a local restaurant for their combined monthly meeting and Christmas party. Liberty, consisting of Connie Cain, Shirley Freerksen, Mary Beth Klein and Tim Klein, performed under director Dr. Roger Davidson while Tail Twister Ruth Henkelman was roasted and handed out door prizes. No board meeting this month. The next meeting is January 6, 1987 at 6:30 p.m. at the 59'er Restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Lioness Club
Liberty
Connie Cain
Shirley Freerksen
Mary Beth Klein
Tim Klein
Roger Davidson
Tail Twister
Ruth Henkelman
Ruth
Kloewer Crall Wed In November At St Marys Panama
Ramona Kloewer and Mark Crall wed on November 8 1986 at St Marys Catholic Church Panama officiated by Father Larry Beeson. Attendants include Kloower and Crall family members from Albia Council Bluffs Earling and Omaha. The couple resides in Omaha after a wedding trip to Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramona Kloewer
Mark Crall
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Panama
Larry Beeson
O. P.m
James
Rita Kloewer
Mary Crall
Albia
Jodi
Lois Kramer
Earling
Cynthia Connolly
Council Bluffs
Debra Puhl
Lene Danette Crall
Michelle Heese
Jackie Stolz
Vicki Heese
Jan Curtis
Omaha
Susie Mayes
Sue Kohl
Greg Crall
Irwin UMW Reports Bazaar Plans and Officers
The United Methodist Women at Irwin Methodist Church met with 25 members. A bazaar update was given and leftovers auctioned. Christmas boxes were discussed for recipients. Officers elected: Margaret Anderson president Arlene Gustafson vice president Mary Darling secretary Betty Juhl treasurer. Circles set December 11 meetings for packing boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist Women
Irwin Methodist Church
Milton Barry
Wiese
Tim Thompson
Margaret Anderson
Arlene Gustafson
Mary Darling
Betty Juhl
Helen Holloway
Leona Erb
Geraldine Thompson
Jean Borcher
Renee
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Wehr
MR and Mrs
Craig O'Mara
United Airlines
United States Air Force
New England
O'Fallon, IL
Harlanite
Terrill Paulsen
Donlin-Kohles Wedin Harlan
Cranberry Creek
Sun
Eell
Wendy
Ginbow
Wave Vava CA
Beta Sigma Phi
Jefferson Community Club
ILCW
Advent Tea
Pat Trafton Jones
Deanne Jones Petersen
Kirkman
Bee Beetham Trafton
Jeff Petersen
Laura Ode Beetham
Justin Petersen
Rasmussens
Kansas City
Lioness Club
Nou i Sieig
Chistes
Laurel
Embly of God
Kloewer-Crall
Bosiljevac
St. Mary’s Hall
Koch
Sioux Falls
Pat
Marianne Crall
Kristie Kenkel
Shirley Mumm
Harlan Community High School
Iowa Western Community College
Montessori
Albia High School
William Penn College
Hy-Vee
Irwin Umw
Bazaar
ZEO
Travel
Florida
Amsterdam-Parisia
Australia
Federal S & L
Durant Street
Jefferson
St. Harlan
Chan
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