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Newspaper
Harlan Tribune
Location
Harlan, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1985
Page
5
A poetic piece dedicated to mothers who endured Christmas '85. It follows a mother overwhelmed by holiday tasks, from baking and sewing to shopping, tidying, and managing the household as children observe and react to the bustle. The refrain highlights strain, routine, and small mishaps of a festive season.
Harlan News Jr. and Mrs. Charles Early attended the University of Iowa commencement in Iowa City where their son Steve earned an English degree. Steve will join the Hawkeye band for the Rose Bowl trip. A family dinner followed at Iaa Copeland’s home with Richard and Jennifer Early, Pam Williamson, and Jim Williamson’s family among guests. Several other local families hosted Christmas gatherings in town, including the Kruse and McDermott households, with extended relatives traveling from Des Moines, Montezuma, Blair, Cedar Bluffs, and Fort Calhoun to celebrate.
Mr and Mrs Steve Heath and family of Mr Pleasant were overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Larry Hopp on Sunday. The Heaths are former Harlan residents.
Karen Andersen daughter of Jerald and Lois Andersen of Harlan is named to Creighton University Omaha Dean's List for the fall semester. She is a first year pharmacy student.
Mr and Mrs Dale Pollett and daughters Lindel Tracy and Stephanie of Clinton NC spend the Christmas holiday with their mother and grandmother Rose Petersen and other relatives.
Bill and Lisa Albrecht joined Bill’s mother Bernice Albrecht for a family Christmas weekend in Dubuque. Guests included Bruce and Pam Albrecht, Dave and Sue Albrecht, Jeremy and Gynger, Pat Albrecht, Terry Schaeffer, Mary LaFoe, Marlys Goedert, Larry John and Julie.
Sharon Petersen and friends Jenny Heather and Michael joined her sister and family, Mr and Mrs Bill Luther, in Sioux Falls for a pre Christmas gathering. Sharon's parents Mr and Mrs C T Hansen from Salem, South Dakota, also attended the weekend event.
Golden Thraen and Mr and Mrs John Buman of Harlan along with Lavina Thraen and John Thraen of Earling attended the funeral for William Rial in Omaha on December 16. Mrs Rial is the former Josephine Thraen of Westphalia.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Andersen hosted a Sunday noon Christmas gathering with Rex Reser Carroll Dennis Andersen family Oakland Mark Reser and family Iowa City Mike Reser Sue Leonard Normal Illinois among guests. Clifford Klein home hosted a second family get together Sunday with Curt Klein and family Glenwood Nicki Klein Lincoln Nebraska Beth Klein NWMSU Maryville Jody Tim Holloway Irwin Tim Klein family Harlan. Nicki and Beth are holiday houseguests of their parents.
Sunday and Monday brought church services and family visits across Whemorialoe including Rev Eugene Seland of Elk Horn at the Lutheran chapel and multiple kin from Avoca Hancock Shelby and Tennant. The St Boniface choir from Westphalia sang at supper. News notes births include a son for Dan and Bev Schwery of Harlan born Dec 22 weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces and siblings.
Shelby County seeks farm families to share homes and farm work with international 4-H youth from Panama under the IFYE program. Participants will stay with three families, Feb 5 to May 18, 1986, gaining practical farm experience while learning about Iowa 4-H and Panama agriculture. For details, contact Shelby County Extension Office.
Amber Joy Christensen daughter of Curt and Doreena Christensen of Defiance will celebrate her first birthday on Monday December 30. She is the granddaughter of Stanley and Joyce Christensen Defiance and Edward and Mary Lou Semroska Owatonna MN. Great grandparents are Alice Arentson Earl and Aletha Christensen Harlan Margaret Pitts Terre Haute IN and Barbara Semroska Chadron IN. Typewriter repairs specialize in Smith-Corona repair but work on most brands. Low rates fast return on machines Harlan Tribune 755-3111 Harlan.
Dr Donald J Soll M D announces the closure of his Dunlap office effective January 1. The practice has run part time since 1985 while he fulfilled duties at his Denison clinic and roles in the State Medical Society and Academy of Family Practice.
Asta Poulsen in Harlan receives a surprise Christmas reveal from neighbor Randy Granson and friends. Jeff and Deb DeForest and Bruce and Kathy Carr helped decorate while two of Asta’s friends escorted her out to dine. Asta, recovering from eye surgery, expresses appreciation for caring neighbors.
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