Susan Gubbels Weds Michael Wingert in Panama
The November 16 wedding at St. Marys Catholic Church in Panama joined Susan Ann Gubbels of Panama and Michael Gerard Wingert of Panama in a 2 pm double ring ceremony officiated by Father LaVern Wingert. Attendees included family members, bridesmaids Sandy Wingert Norma Gubbels and June Wingert with ring bearers and ushers from the Gubbels and Wingert families. Following the ceremony, a reception and dance occurred in the parish hall. The couple, Harlan Community High School graduates, plan to reside on a farm near Panama after a 12 day trip to eight states and California.
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Panama
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Susan Ann Gubbels
Michael Gerard Wingert
LaVern Wingert
Nickie
Marge Gubbels
Louis
Virginia Wingert
Mary Lou Tremel
Earling
Sandy Wingert
Onawa
Norma Gubbels
June Wingert
Omaha
Mary Schwery
Barbie Fahn
Paul Wingert
Joe Gubbels
Dean Blum
Woodbine
Gary Gubbels
Jamie Fahn
Bradley Tremel
Phil Gubbels
Mike Tremel
Kenny Blum
Jerry Hoffmann
Chad
Jeff Fahn
Dean Gubbels
Jolene Wingert
Connie Tielebein
Des Moines
Neil Schwery
Larry Klein
Denise
Carmie Gubbels
Denise Arkfeld
Jennifer Lytle
Harlan
Mary Fahn
Darlene Mayes
Bob Mages
Jeanie Holzer
Karen Hasbrouck
Mary Rose Bledsoe
Karen Pauley
Germany
Jackie Velthoff
Harlan Community High School
CDS
California
Christmas in Mexico inspires Immanuel Church tea program
Immanuel Lutheran Church women in Harlan staged a Christmas in Mexico themed tea. The event featured a nativity scene in Mexican church tradition and a pinata finale in which Innkeeper Peggy Haas finally broke the candy filled pinata. Children from the church nursery joined later as adults collected treats with Mary, portrayed by Marlys Moore, taking part in the festivities.
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Mexico
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Harlan
Peggy Haas
Kara Applegate
George Applegate
Marlys Moore
Mary
Shelby County 4 H officers training pictured reporters and photographers
Shelby County 4 H club officers training sessions were held Saturday December 7 in Harlan with County Council members in charge. Training focused on reporters and photographers who will cover their clubs news for area newspapers. Pictured are several clubs including Monroe Merry Makers Center Wild Rose Harlan Honeybees Douglas Do Rights Irwin Lads and Lassies Monroe Standbys Center Comers Lincoln Bluebirds Jackson Happy Helpers and Clay Clovers.
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Shelby County
4-H
Harlan
Shelby County 4-H County Council
Julie Koos
Monroe Merry Makers
Jay Smith
Portsmouth Super Pro
Duction
Michelle Andersen
Center Wild Rose
Darol Zea
Harlan Honeybees
Dawn Gardner
Douglas
Shelley Carter
Irwin Lads
Lassies
Charles Kock
Monroe
Gary Andersen
Center Comers
Amy Mosher
Nicole Blum
Lincoln Bluebirds
Sarah Johannsen
Jackson Happy Helpers
Alissa Johnson
Clay Clovers
Clover Corner 4H clubs schedule and gatherings update
The Jackson Happy Helpers met at Jenny and Kim Kenkel’s home on Dec 2 with officers training on Dec 7 and a Family Fun night planned for Jan 30 in the Vet's Auditorium. Next meeting Jan 6 at Lisa and Libby Hansen’s home. Reporter Kim Kenkel. The Paws and Claws 4H Club held a Nov 18 meeting at Rhonda Lawson’s home and caroling on Dec 14. The December meeting was set for Dec 17 at Jenny and Kim Kenkel’s home. Reporter Kim Kenkel. The Shelby County 4H Council met Dec 4 at Shawn Linden’s with 15 members and one leader present, officers elected. council reps named. H Leaders Banquet set for Dec 30 at Harlan Golf and Country Club. Officers books judged by council members. Next meeting at Lisa Deren’s home. reporter Kim Paul. Center Comers 4H Christmas party Dec 2 in Shelby County State Bank room. fruit delivery to Baptist Memorial Home, potluck, games, gift exchange, and next year’s schedule discussed. Next meeting Jan 6 at Tyson Haas’s home. Reporter Gary Andersen.
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Harlan Progressio Club
Bernice Petersen
Beverly Ask
Danny Thompson
Donnaine Hibray
Pat Petersen
Marilyn Lange
Harlan
Elva White
Muriel Lemons
Irene Hansen
Edna Karstens
Bertha Jacobsen
Cecelia Laube
Leta Morgan
Wilma Maassen
Ruth Crawford
Jackson Happy Helpers
Jenny
Kim Kenkel
Vet
Lisa
Libby Hansen
Paws and Claws
Rhonda Lawson
Shelby County
Shawn Linden
Julie Koos
Brad Stamp
Kim Paul
Shelley Carter
Joe Konz
Lisa Deren
Center Comers 4H
Shelby County State Bank
Baptist Memorial Home
Tyson Haas
Gary Andersen
Walnut Couple to Celebrate 40th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Ervine Lamer of Walnut will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Sunday, December 29, at the Colonial Motor Inn, Walnut. Hosts will be their children Russell Lamer of Cape Elizabeth Maine Randy Lamer of Colton South Dakota. The couple married December 30 1945 in St Pauls Lutheran Atlantic and have lived in Shelby County for 15 years. they are retired from farming. They request no gifts.
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Ervine Lamer
Walnut
Colonial Motor Inn
Russell Lamer
Cape Elizabeth
Randy Lamer
Colton
Rose Pedersen
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Atlantic
Shelby County
Personal travel notes prompt readers to share trips and guests
A request to regularly report out of town trips and visiting guests for readers and hosts. It invites sharing travel plans and social visits and offers a phone contact for courtesy reports.
Delphian Society Meets for Hanukkah Program
The Alpha Delphian Society met Thursday December 12 at the home of Mrs. Grant McMartin with Mrs. Spence Vanderlinden as co host. Mrs. Bob Ross presented a program about Hanukkah and other Jewish holidays. The Society will not meet again until March 1986.
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Alpha Delphian Society
Grant McMartin
Spence Vanderlinden
Bob Ross
He who sows courtesy reaps friendship and kindness
A compact adage from a moral roundup urges courtesy and kindness to reap friendship and love in daily life. The saying emphasizes positive conduct as a social return, framing manners as practical, enduring virtue.
Hurian Newspapers Calls for Reader Tips
The paper invites readers to share stories or photos that may interest others. Call the newsroom at 755 3111 to report tips for potential articles and features.
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Newsroom
First Birthday Photo Notice From Harlan Newspapers
Shelby County families may submit a child’s first birthday photo for publication at no charge. Include both parents and grandparents names, plus a self addressed stamped envelope if return of the photo is desired.
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Harlan Newspapers
Shelby Co
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Susan Gubbels
Michael Wingert
House of Cheese
Earl May's Hiway
East & 17Th St. Denison
Delphian Society
Mannington, Armstrong, Tarkett & Congoleum
Ariene
Elmer’s
Perm
Hair
Sharon Bruck
Harold
Logeland Studio
Logeland
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