Southwest Iowa contest honors Linda Posts piano students
Linda Post's piano students competed in the Southwest Iowa Music Teacher's Association contest in Atlantic on Saturday December 7. Participants Shannon Post Ben Post Tammy Schmitz Stephen Herrick Becky Schmitz Tanya Levien and Carrie Nelson earned ratings and honors with note of honorable mention and 1 and 2 ratings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Post
Southwest Iowa Music Teacher’s Association
Atlantic
Shannon
Ben Post
Ben
Tammy Schmitz
Tom
Stephen Herrick
David Snell
Becky Schmitz
Tanya Levien
Allen
Carrie Nelson
Don
Funeral for Miriam Jacobsen Draws Out-of-Town Guests
Out of town guests attended Miriam Jacobsen funeral on Saturday. Attendees included Eblen Anton and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Barton, Manning. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Jensen, Panora. Mr. and Mrs. Leland Jensen, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Christensen, Oakland. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Petrey, Hempstead Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Blakely, LeMars. and Rev. Arthur Andersen, Waukee, who officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Jacobsen
Eblen Anton
Clarence Barton
Manning
Floyd Jensen
Panora
Leland Jensen
Jim Christensen
Oakland
Calvin Petrey
Hempstead
Floyd Blakely
LeMars
Arthur Andersen
Waukee
Andersen
Funeral of Ada Howland Draws Wide Attendance
Relatives from out of town attended Ada Howland's funeral Saturday afternoon. Jeanne Ohrs and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nelson of Omaha were present, along with Mr. and Mrs. Fulmer Johnson of Elk Horn, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wooster and Charles Wooster, and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Thompson, all from Manning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Howland
Jeanne Ohrs
Ralph Nelson
Omaha
Fulmer Johnson
Elk Horn
Richard Wooster
Charles Wooster
Clyde Thompson
Manning
Thanksgiving Guests Spread Across Warrensburg and Defiance
Mr and Mrs Bill Kimmen Yvette Joseph and Tony of Warrensburg Missouri visited Carol Threlson in Shelby and grandparents Harold and Mildred Hull in Harlan over Thanksgiving returning November 29. Lois Jim Eriksen and David Palm Bay Florida joined at the Hulls Harlan home with other relatives including Larry Hull Jean Joe Defiance Bruce Hardy Kimballton and many more. Guests gathered at the Larry Hull home in Defiance for Thanksgiving Day as well. The Eriksens departed December 3 returning home after a long holiday with extended family across several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Kimmen
Yvette
Joseph
Tony
Warrensburg
Carol Threlson
Shelby
Harold
Mildred Hull
Harlan
Hulls Harlan
Lois
Jim Eriksen
David
Palm Bay
Omaha
Hulls
Eriksens
Larry Hull
Jean
Joe
Defiance
Bruce Hardy
Kimballton
Clarence Coenen
Westphalia
Pat Ballantyne
Carol Throlson
Tom
Carol
Bill Kimmens
Jerry Throlson
Denison
Bill Murtaugh
Kyle
Bruce Hardy Jr
Adam
Brenda Hardy
Danny Hardy
Delbert
Lori Hull
Phoenix
Leann Coenen
Greg Coenen
Weekend guests attend funeral in Harlan for Miriam Jacobsen
Weekend visitors to Kenard Christensen and Lori include Jackie and Calvin Petry of d TX and Jean and Floyd Blakely of LeMars. They traveled to Harlan for the funeral of Miriam Jacobsen, the aunt of Jackie and Jean. Additional guests present were Verda and Jim Larsen, Janice, Melvin and Jason Dinesen, and Earl and Hazel Christensen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenard Christensen
Lori
Jackie
Calvin Petry
D, TX
Jean
Floyd Blakely
LeMars
Harlan
Kenard
Miriam Jacobsen
Verda
Jim Larsen
Janice
Melvin
Jason Dinesen
Earl
Hazel Christensen
Burger Family Return From Texas Visit
Darrell Marcia and Ron Burger came back Wednesday evening December 4 after a week with daughter and family Mr and Mrs Jeff Will and Don Judy Burger in Denton Texas. They were joined by daughter Mrs Marvin Nordby Pat Burger of Salida Colorado and son Tom Burger of North Hollywood California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell
Marcia
Ron Burger
Jeff Will and
Don
Judy Burger
Denton
Marvin Nordby
Pat Burger
Salida, CO
Tom Burger
North Hollywood
Thanksgiving visit fills Kirkman home with friends
Mr and Mrs Harold Hull hosted supper guests Lois and Jim Eriksen and David of Palm Bay Florida with Gilbert and Darlene Hanson in Kirkman on Friday evening November 29. The Eriksens also visited Ben Dickenson a resident at the Baptist Memorial Home during the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Harold Hull
Lois
Jim Eriksen
David
Palm Bay
Gilbert and
Darlene Hanson
Kirkman
Eriksens
Ben Dickenson
Baptist Memorial Home
Harlan youth wins SW Iowa piano audition
Ryan Lawson son of Dianne and Steve Lawson of Harlan won the southwest Iowa piano auditions in level B for 10-year-olds and will compete March 15 at the Iowa Music Teachers Association state auditions in Des Moines. He studies piano with his mother Dianne Lawson. In Harlan the baton flag and ensemble contest yielded multiple ratings, with the Harlan flag corps and pom pon girls earning 1-plus ratings. The Kingsley Pearson school led with three 1-plus wins in flag ensemble, drill team ensemble, and solo, judged by Paulette Leonard of Council Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan Lawson
Dianne
Steve Lawson
Harlan
Western Iowa
Westridge
Dawn Hall
Gary
Trisha Tiller
Jim
Angie Pedersen
Dave
Vanessa Lauterbach
Joe
Kitty Louis
John
Beth Hillstrand
Fred
Allison Louis
Trish Tiller
Stephanie Sonderman
Lynn Kruse
Harlan Flag Corp
Russell Schwartz
Triple “F
Iowa
Ramona
South Dakota
Dakota State College
Merrill Grove church entertainers share Christmas songs and memories
Friday program by Merrill Grove church ladies featured Ruth Julius Geraldine Hansen Helen Nelson Evelyn Olson Arlene Nelson Ruth Spencer and Joanne Nelson. They sang Christmas songs read poems displayed antiques their mothers owned and provided lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Grove
Ruth Julius
Geraldine Hansen
Helen Nelson
Evelyn Olson
Arlene Nelson
Ruth Spencer
Joanne Nelson
FFA
Vernon Reld
Anna Hertzing
Douglas and
Helen Henry
Mary Thraen
Mollie Knudsen
Tom Nelson
Geri Huntley
Leo
Lorraine Engel
Omaha
Chester
Alice Haas
Evelyn
Leslie Edwards
Lydia Schroder
Harlan Hospital
Jessie Kemp
James and
Eunice Kemp
Atlantic
Lynn Gearhart
Shirley McDermott
Arlene Christensen
Defiance
Anna Jorgensen
Bob and
Leona Jorgensen
Avoca
Melvin
Mary Holtz
Mary Hiemerman
Vernon and
Dottie Bauer
Shelby
Margaret Broderson
Judy Hiemerman
Harlan student wins USD law team regional title
A USD law student team from Harlan wins the Sioux Falls regional Moot Court contest in South Dakota. Members Craig Davis of Harlan R Alan Peterson of Redfield and Tim Gebhart of Watertown defeated the University of Iowa team to advance to the National Moot Court Competition in New York City in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermillion
S.D
University of South Dakota
USD
New York City
Sioux Falls
Craig Davis
Harlan
Alan Peterson
Redfield
Tim Gebhart
Watertown
Craig Is
Ronald
Lila Davis
University of Iowa
Finley Family Visit Mentioned in Theodosia Note
Mrs. R A Finley returned from a 10 day stay with the Grant Finley family at Theodosia MO. On returning home she received an unexpected visit from her grandson Capt R G Finley US Army who is stationed in Nome Alaska.
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R.A. Finley
Grant Finley
Theodosia
Capt
R.G. Finley
US Army
Nome
Alaska
Retirees Attend Newton Brunch Led by Industry Leaders
Georgia Constable of United Telephone of Iowa and her husband Dale joined 41 retirees and spouses at a Newton brunch. Karen Krepps division staff manager Bob Thompson area manager and M A McCarthy division vice president spoke on industry changes.
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Georgia
Constable
United Telephone of Iowa
Dale
Newton
Karen Krepps
Bob Thompson
M.A. McCarthy
UNI science students honored at annual Honors dinner
Science students at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls were recognized Thursday evening December 5 at the College of Natural Sciences 13th annual Honors dinner in the Commons ballroom. Award and scholarship recipients were celebrated along with those noted for outstanding service, including James Wilwerding and Laura Wilwerding from the American Chemical Society, and Mary Weihs of the Dean's student advisory committee.
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University of Northern Iowa
UNI
Cedar Falls
College of Natural Sciences
James Wilwerding
Laura Wilwerding
Earling
Mary Weihs
Harlan
Laura
American Chemical Society
Mary
Jolene Brue Koch Graduates With Honors at Mankato
Jolene Brue Koch of New Ulm earns summa cum laude in music management from Mankato State College, finishing December 6. She previously attended Morningside College and Irwin Kirkman High School, with family from Irwin and Greenfield attending the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolene Brue Koch
Gary
New Ulm
Mankato State College
Mankato
Irwin-Kirkman High School
Harold
Aletha Brue
Irwin
Dale Wood
Lindsay
Greenfield
Jolene
Morningside College
Sioux City
Minnesota
Department of Music
College of Arts and Humanities
Local families announce births and travel update
In Littleton and Harlan area notices, Anna Marie Keegan Dawn Greta Dael Charles John joined by Ronnie and Darla Lefeber born December 5 7 pounds 11 and half ounces Amy Nicole Peterson and Carl Anthony Rasmussen born December 3 with siblings and grandparents listed. Celesta and Chuck Newbauer returned from a six week vacation visiting Arizona California Nevada Phoenix Las Vegas Yuma and San Diego with Roxanne Lewis family and Thanksgiving with the Lewises in Phoenix.
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Michael and
Brenda Keegan
Littleton, CO
Anna Marie
Thomas Keegan
Vernon Blum
Irene Blum
Harlan
Chris Blum
Panama
Frank J. Kloewer
Greta Dael
Stan
Judy Knudsen
Dawn
Jack Knudsen
Herman Duckworth
Fort Lauderdale
Della Davis
Sacramento
Ronnie
Darla Lefeber
Charles John
Emily
Ernest Lefeber
Margaret Turk
Farmersville
Charles E. Ross
Emma Lefeber
Portsmouth
Celesta
Chuck Newbauer
Arizona
California
Nevada
Roxanne Lewis
Phoenix
Las Vegas
Glenn Nixon
Yuma
San Diego
Iowa
Neubauers
Lewises
First Birthday Photo Notice For Shelby County
Harlan Newspapers offers free publication of a child’s first birthday photo for Shelby County residents. Submit within two weeks of the birthday with parent and grandparent names, self addressed stamped envelope for return. Photos published are not returned unless specified.
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Harlan Newspapers
Shelby Co
Music students earn high ratings at IMTA auditions
Sarah Burchett and Christine Ahrenholtz, students of Ruth Potter, achieved superior ratings at the Iowa Music Teachers Association auditions in Atlantic on Saturday. Wendell Lytle undergoing heart surgery Friday remains a patient in Room 4111 at St. Joseph's Hospital Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Lytle
St. Joseph's Hospital
North 30Th St
Omaha
Sarah Burchett
Richard
Christine Ahrenholtz
David
Iowa Music Teachers Association
IMTA
Atlantic
Ruth Potter
Gossip Is a Balloon That Grows With Each Puff
Gossip spreads quickly as it expands like a balloon with every new puff. It inflates rumors, distorts truth, and can harm reputations in communities. Preserve caution when repeating unverified tales to avoid unintended consequences.
Arp Family Attend Christmas Dinner in Omaha
Lucille and Wally Arp joined Terri and Dean Dragon for a Christmas dinner at their Omaha home. Guests included Lillian and Lawrence Kalterman Tennant Martha and Ray Petersen Jean and Greg Arp and sons Jarvis Tyson of Bennet and Marlys Zeleny with Dick Johnson of Omaha. Laura Ann Poole of Harlan celebrated her first birthday on Tuesday December 11 with grandparents Don and Mary Poole and Jerome and Shirley Mumm. Great grandparents are Mabel Poole Vernette Steinkuehler and Reinhardt Steinkuehler. Ida Steinkuehler of Denison is Laura’s great great.
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Lucille
Wally Arp
Terri
Dean Dragon
Omaha
Lillian
Lawrence Kalterman
Tennant
Martha
Ray L. Petersen
Jacksonville
Jean and
Greg Arp and Sons
Jarvis and Tyson
Bennet, NE
Marlys Zeleny
Dick Johnson
Laura Ann
Doug
Donna Poole
Harlan
She
Don
Mary Poole
Jerome
Shirley Mumm
Portsmouth
Mabel Poole
Vernette Steinkuehler
Reinhardt Steinkuehler
Ida Steinkuehler
Denison
Laura
Reese couple guests of Deb and Dale Fibelstad
Steve and Julie Reese of Spencer were Saturday evening and overnight guests of their sister and brother in law Deb and Dale Fibelstad.
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Steve
Julie Reese
Spencer
Deb
Dale Fibelstad
Selection and care of poinsettias
Selection notes poinsettias with dark green leaves and bright bracts from Duane R Feltz Shelby County Extension director. Plants come in red white pink and bi colors. Wrap at purchase avoid cold exposure to prevent browning.
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Duane R. Feltz
Shelby County Extension
Plan to limit drink driving this weekend says AAA Iowa
AAA Iowa urges motorists not to drink and drive this weekend substituting non alcoholic beverages for the road. If over imbibed arrange alternate transportation to avoid arrest or a tragic accident.
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Iowa
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Oskaloosa
Gene Gettys
Vera Howard
Robert Howard
Sarasota
Glenn
Harlan Cemetery
Julie
Harlan Youth
Whital Shins In
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Dave Polich
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
Alice Grimsley
Mae Booth
George
Sally Gibson
First Methodist Church
Alan
Lyla Thompson
Darlene Andersen
Opal Bertsch
Leila Kullbom
Emma
Vina Best
Steve Allens
Aberdeen
N.J
Joe Allens
Kaitlin
Basking Ridge
Sam Allen
Jill Johnson
College Station
Texas
James Andum
Melanie
Wade
Lexington
Mass
John Greens
Melissa
Tyler
Eldridge
Greg Beiskers
Ames
Glenn Frenches
River Falls
Wisc
John Frenches
Travis
UNI Science
Mankato College
Tim
Nancy Peterson
Amy Nicole
Dexter
Jean Schroeder
Josephine Peterson
West Point
Wilma Maassen
Ella Schroeder
Carl
Martha Rasmussen
Hot Springs
Carl Anthony
Jennifer
Lois Rasmussen
Carl Rasmussen
Larry Morrell
Hialeah
Cecilia Pine
Lola Hodapp
Hakan
Mary Kay
Logeland Studio
Michael J
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Carnel
Garfield Harlan
Pamida
Dr. Jorgensen
Singer Knitter
Singer
Harlan Holiday Bucks
Sun
Laura Poole
Durant
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