Christmas visits and births fill Harlan area notices
Amy Andersen visits with Phyllis Andersen and relatives while studying at Buena Vista College in Storm Lake. Cal and Audrey Jacobsen tour Fairfield Bay before visiting Bob and Dixie Larson in Irwin. J Dean Jorgensen, recently stroke-hit, moves to Baptist Memorial Arkansas Rehabilitation Institute Little Rock for care. Suzie Laney and family visit from Hinsdale, Donna Miller from Phoenix visits Audubon and returns home Sunday. Amy Joy heads to Portales NM for a three week break from Eastern New Mexico University. Early Christmas dinner hosted by Howard Ruth family in Dakota City. Various Prochaska and Jorgensen relatives attend events in Audubon and Auditors. Births include Angela Lane Jacobsen in Colorado Springs and Cody Allan Porter in Harlan, with multiple grandparents listed. Notice notes December 1 1988 subscription expiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal
Audrey Jacobsen
Fairfield Bay
Harlan
Bob
Dixie Larson
Irwin
J. Dean Jorgensen
Nishnabotna Valley
R.E.C
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Arkansas Rehabilitation Institute
Little Rock
Amy Joy
Richard
Marilyn Joy
Mike
Mary
Laurie
Amy
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales
Howard Ruth
Janice Ann
James Prochaska
Dakota City
Lila Dee
Ray Jorgensen
Audubon
Robert J. Jorgensen
Julie Ann
Steve Nielsen
Newton
Mrs Prochaska
Birthday Announcements for Christensen and Schneider Boys
Lars Patrick Christensen of De Kalb Illinois turns one on December 7 with Steve and Patty Christensen as parents. Grandparents Kenard Christensen and Norma Randall are listed with great grandmother Leila Randall of Ames. Andrew Kenneth Schneider of Portsmouth marked his first birthday with Kenneth and Kim Schneider as parents and Harry and Elaine McGuire and Walter and Doris Schneider as guests. Great grandmother Viola Snider is noted as from Bringfield Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars Patrick Christensen
Steve
Patty Christensen
de Kalb
Kenard Christensen
Harlan
Norma Randall
Story City
Leila Randall
Ames
Andrew Kenneth Schneider
Kenneth
Kim Schneider
Portsmouth
Andrew
Harry
Elaine McGuire
Papillion
Walter
Doris Schneider
Employees honored at hospital Christmas party
Myrrue Memorial Hospital held its annual employee recognition dinner on December 12 at the Harlan Golf and Country Club. Over 260 attendees included staff, board members, medical staff, spouses and guests. awards honored years of service from five to 30 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrrle Memorial Hospital
Board of Trustees
Harlan Golf and Country Club
Mary Petersen
Jan Blum
Nancy Boettger
Carolyn Christensen
Jane de Spiegelaere
Donna Escher
Carolyn Rawlings
Cheryl Swearingen
Gene Leblond
Jack Kenkel
R. Duane Harris
Myrrue Memorial Hospital
Helen Schmitz
Darlene Escher
Colleen McLaughlin
Lois Wirth
Zona Bartel
Leo Behrens
Wilma Egerss
Jennie Hopp
Signe Adsen
Janet Thomsen
Karen Brinker
Peg Jans
Annette Schmitz
Linda Wright
John Bolton
Jo Brown
Pat Holdsworth
Dixie Nihsen
Linda Pethoud
Carmen Blackwell
Lela Fokken
Cherylene Huebert
Julie Kaufman
Donna Paul
Julie Pauley
Mary Ann Reiling
Pam Schoening
Thelma Smith
Tami Stinn
St Michael's Guild holds Christmas party at 59'er
Circle Two of St Michael's Guild met for the annual Christmas party at the 59'er Restaurant on December 7. A dinner followed by a brief business meeting and games with prizes from a gift exchange. Frances Irwin won the ee game and Maryalyce took the door prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle Two
St. Michael's Guild
Frances Irwin
Maryalyce
Nancy Leblond Leads Review Club Meeting
Trudy Salvo hosted the Harlan Review Club at her home on Friday as Nancy Leblond reviewed Rating America's Corporate Conscience. Members submitted reading lists and donations. the club plans a January 15 joint meeting with the Harlan Literary Club at Harlan Public Library with guest speaker Rini Wahyuningsih from Jakarta Indonesia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trudy Salvo
Harlan Review Club
Nancy Leblond
America
Harlan Literary Club
Harlan Public Library
Rini Wahyuningsih
Jakarta
Indonesia
Piano students earn ratings at IA teachers auditions
Four piano students of JoAnn Weihs earned ratings at the Iowa Music Teachers Association auditions held at Central High School. Tricia Matthiasen received a I rating and honorable mention in level A. Rebecca Matthiasen and Jamie Fokken earned II ratings in level B. Julie Fokken received a II plus in level D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JoAnn Weihs
Iowa Music Teacher's Association
Central High
Tricia Matthiasen
Darrel
Rebecca Matthiasen
Jamie Fokken
Maury
Julie Fokken
Picture policy for birthday photos in Harlan Papers
Harlan Newspapers publish birthday photos with no charge for Shelby and adjacent counties. Photos must be submitted within two weeks of the birthday. Outside Shelby area a $2.00 charge applies. Include parents and grandparents names and a self addressed stamped envelope if return is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Newspapers
Shelby
Two honored at retirement party for Bertsch and Connelly
Jim Noble of Noble Photography announced the retirement of Bertsch and Lucille Connelly. The pair were honored for dedication and service at a recent retirement party. Lucille joined in February 1958 and both women had long careers. Barry and Mark Jacobs joined the studio in August and September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Noble
Noble Photography
Bertsch
Lucille Connelly
Ined
Lucille
Barry
Mark Jacobs
Community courtesy notice on hosting visitors
A brief public notice encourages residents to report visits or town departures to aid hosts and guests. It invites readers to phone the listed number 75 £-3111 to share such news items.
Library plans to automate circulation system
Harlan Community Library plans a computer and printer purchase funded in part by a $2500 Kiwanis match. The project will automate records for circulation, statistics, overdues, notices, and patron cards, replacing current manual tasks. A Christmas greeting accompanies the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
H.H. Paup
Kiwanis Club of
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Amy Andersen
Phyllis Andersen
Buena Vista College
Storm Lake
Suzie and
Herb Laney
Scott and
Jordan
Hinsdale, IL
Leo Mores
Donna Miller
Phoenix
Edward Jensen
Donna
Emma Andersen
Clifford Jensen
Mark Petersen
J.C. Salvo
Trudy
Boat
Cassie
J.C
Rick and
Patty Petersen
Rod and
Kristen
Ville, FL
Don J. Petersen
Florida
Ron McKeown
Hemit
Kansas City
Frank and
Anne Burgeson
Emporia
John McKeown
Ottumwa
John
Rob
Mary Jackson
Kenneth Fichtner
Virginia Ghison
Bartley
Terry and
Theresa Fichtner
Nancy Fichtner
McCook
Lori and
George Fong
Lexington
Ross Jacobsen
Colorado Springs
Angela Lane
Sheldon Howerter
Charles Marboe
Alexandria
Lumen Jacobsen
Des Moines
Bruce Porter
Cody Allan
Cody
Jesse
Arlie Porter
George Kegler
Herman
Amber Lynn
Amber
Melvin Martin
Marilyn Dille
Sam Dille
Las Vegas
Maude Page
Letha
Mardy
Danine Miller
Jessica Larne
Jessica
Matthew
Kaila
Bud Core
Red Oak
Dallas Wells
Annie Miller
Manilla
Lars Christensen
Andrew Schneider
Main St
Elk Hom
Health Foundation
United Telephone
United Telephone Company
Shelby County Health Foundation
Cindy Burchett
George Ernst
St. Michael’s Guild
Harlan Cub Scouts
Harlan Cub Scout
Shelby County
Lenny Schmitz
Schmitz
Love You, Mom & Dad
Esmuy
eAusy
St. Harlan
Pine & Hwy
Logeland Studio
Photography By
Michael J
Lilggiy Clie
Shear Magic
Amy Coenen
Durant, Harlan
Thur
Leo
Sharlan Flower Shop
Margaret Hough
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