Early Christmas at Eggerss and Hansen Homes
Mr and Mrs Earl Christensen of Kimballton were Friday guests at the Everett Eggerss home for a free cee celebration. An early Christmas was held December 20 at Roy Hansen’s home with attendees including Richard Hansen of Ames, John Webb and family, Cindy Hansen of Ankeny, Frank Rusk, David McDonald and their children, Brandi and Stephi Burdick of Omaha, and Rick Hansen visiting from Huxley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Christensen
Kimballton
Everett Eggerss
Roy P. Hansen
Richard R. Hansen
Ames
John Webb
J.R
Heather
Beeville
Cindy Hansen
Ankeny
Frank M. Rusk
David McDonald
Brandi
Stephi Burdick
Omaha
Rick Hansen
Huxley
Guests of Kenard Christensen and Lori Named
Thursday and Friday visitors included Tim Christensen Carmen Heather Jeremy and Trevor from Essex. Saturday through Wednesday guests were Steve Patty Christensen and Lars from DeKalb Illinois at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenard Christensen
Lori
Tim Christensen
Carmen
Heather
Jeremy
Trevor
Essex
Steve
Patty Christensen
Lars
DeKalb, IL
Christmas Day Guests From Gillette Visit Jensen Home
Don and Rhae Jean Schmidt Nicki and Dustin from Gillette Wyoming were Christmas Day guests at Mrs Raynold Jensen's home, sharing holiday cheer and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don and
Rhae Jean Schmidt
Nicki and
Dustin
Gillette
Raynold Jensen
Holiday Guests and Family Updates Across Iowa and Omaha
Edna Jessen spent Friday and Saturday with daughters in Audubon and Cedar Falls. Visitors included Pat and Jim Poepsel and Sue Poepsel of Houston, John and Frank Poepsel of Cedar Falls, Lorraine Mertens of Omaha, and Sara Poepsel of Tucson. Bob and Nancy Ross hosted relatives from Minneapolis Des Moines and Waverly. Bob Ross had surgery December 23 and spent Christmas in Jennie Edmundson Hospital, returning home December 29. The Deter Manns and Jamie celebrated Christmas with Terry Gosch and Ben in Ida Grove, then visited Sioux City. Bill Rold of New York City spent holidays with Milford and Mrs Rold. Christmas day included Bill, Sylvia Kobold, and Dave and Donita Miller of Harlan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna P 1
Pat Poepsel
Jim Poepsel
Sue Poepsel
Houston
John Poepsel
Frank Poepsel
Cedar Falls
Lorraine Mertens
Omaha
Sara Poepsel
Tuscon
Bob
Nancy Ross
Scott
Margy Ross
Minneapolis
Ann
Rick Long
Des Moines
Lynn Ross
Waverly
Bob Ross
Jennie Edmundson Hospital
James Determann
Jamie
Terry Gosch
Ben
Ida Grove
Determans
Ed Siouxty
Bill Rold
New York City
Milford Rold
Rold
Bill
Sylvia Kobold
Dave
Donita Miller
Harlan
Christmas Visits Spreads Through Rochester and Surrounding Homes
Christmas Eve family greetings span Rochester and nearby towns with visits among the Christensen, Frederickson, and Mathiasen families. Guests travel from Schuyler and Blair Nebraska to celebrate with relatives in Minnesota, Illinois, and Missouri Valley, sharing meals and holiday cheer across multiple households.
Christmas Guests At Olson Caudill Home
Christmas guests included Debi Pehling and Ryan of Lake Havasu City AZ and Floyd Johnson of Omaha with Mr and Mrs Alfred L Olson. Also visiting were Dr and Mrs Harold Caudill with Marcia Caudill Portland OR Janice Caudill Omaha Scott Simmons Omaha and Diane and Ed Janeczko Chicago IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred L. Olson
Debi Pehling and
Ryan
Lake Havasu City
Floyd Johnson
Omaha
Harold Caudill
Marcia Caudill
Portland, OR
Janice Caudill
Scott Simmons
Diane
Ed Janeczko
Chicago, IL
Christmas Day Dinner Hosts Across Nebraska and Kansas
Christmas Day gatherings included Mr and Mrs Bob Gaeta and family in Omaha among others. The Hensleys returned home Sunday, with relatives from Grand Island and Emporia also listed. Families from Indianapolis Omaha Cedar Falls Davenport and Harlan shared holiday time with Jim Erlbacher and relatives in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Reinig
Bob Gaeta
Omaha
John Cannella
Grand Island
Leo Hensley
Emporia
Tom Ouren
Harlan
Hensleys
Zimmermans Celebrate Christmas With 101st Birthday Due
On Friday evening the Zimmerman family gathered to celebrate Christmas with Glenn and Ernie Zimmerman at the Baptist Memorial Home. Ernie, slated to turn 102 in January, was honored during the family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Zimmermans
Glenn
Ernie Zimmerman
Baptist Memorial Home
Ernie
Christmas Guests Gather Across Iowa Nebraska
Kim Wegener and relatives spent Christmas weekend in Emmetsburg with Garnet Naugle and R J Wegener. Dozens of relatives from Omaha Council Bluffs Bellevue and Oakland visited Lawrence Blum and family in Emmetsburg and nearby towns. Additional gatherings included Jim and James Christensen households in Missouri and Kansas City and Sunderland home in Harlan with Kathy Baldwin Ton Goetz and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kim Wegener
Dale
Lois Wegener
Brian
Karen
Emmetsburg
Garnet Naugle
R.J. Wegener
Ittemore
Leland
Arlene
Sunderland
Kathy Baldwin
Boys
Ron Moshers
Scott
Amy
Ton Goetz
Shelli Mosher
Mar Olsen
Denny
Judy Storm
Katie
Kari
Harlan
Christmas Gathering at Karley Home in Miami OK
Bill and Lisa Albrecht spent Christmas with Lisa's relatives Larry and Carol Karley and Kendal in Miami Oklahoma. Other guests included Kevin and Lori Karley from Vermillion South Dakota and Karley of Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Lisa Albrecht
Lisa
Larry
Carol Karley
Kendal
Miami
Karley
Kevin
Lori Karley
Vermillion
Kansas City
Social evening hosts and guests in Harlan area
Guests at the Harold Holdren home included Donna and Theresa Else Earling Kay Angela Fudge Corning Randy Linda Mahlberg Kerry Robbie Chad Kiron Nancy Jennifer Cowell Andy Kasper Bauer Randi and David Archabald all of Harlan The Fudges attended a fireside chili supper from the Holdren Covell home with Donna and Theresa Else as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Holdren
Donna
Theresa Else
Earling
Kay
Angela Fudge
Corning
Randy
Linda Mahlberg
Kerry
Robbie
Chad
Kiron
Nancy
Jennifer Cowell
Andy Kasperbauer
Randi
David Archabald
Harlan
Fudges
Holdrens
the Covell
Christmas Weekend House Guests Gathered in St. Petersburg
Mr and Mrs Frank Stolz hosted guests over the holiday weekend. Attendees included Tony and Horning and their three month old son Jacob from St. Petersburg, Fla, daughter Mary C Bowman, grandson Tim Ho from Omaha, Dolores and Jim Ohlhutter, Mike Pat Angela Melanie and Michael Il from Harlan. A family dinner and gift exchange followed, with a four generation group photo featuring Tony and Jane Horning and son Jacob, Mary C Bowman, and Violet Stolz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stolz
Gue
Tony
Horning
Jacob
St. Petersburg
Mary C. Bowman
Tim Ho
Omaha
Dolores
Jim Ohlhutter
Mike
Pat
Angela
Melanie
Michael Il
Harlan
Jane Orning
Wees C. Bowman
Violet Stolz
Kolbe Guests Visit Don and Marilyn Kolbe Home
Mike and Tammy Kolbe and Scott visited during the holiday weekend at the Story home of Don and Marilyn Kolbe, enjoying time with family and friends over the break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Tammy Kolbe
Scott
Don and
Marilyn Kolbe
Holiday guests visit Kolbe and Holtmyer families
City residents hosted visitors from Grinnell and Radcliffe with two separate gatherings. At the Kolbe home Kevin and Susan Kolbe along with Emily and Elizabeth were present. Mike Tammy and Scott visited grandparents Dave and Ruth Kolbe in Radcliffe. In Avoca and Council Bluffs holiday guests included Orville Turner and Mary Holtmyer, plus Lance Holtmyer from Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Kolbe
Kevin
Susan Kolbe
Emily
Elizabeth
Grinnell
Mike
Tammy
Scott
Dave and
Ruth Kolbe
Radcliffe
la Verne
Christmas Eve Gatherings At Hemminger Homes
Mr and Mrs John Hemminger J P Sara Kathryn and Tim Mrs John Hemminger Sr all of Harlan Mr and Mrs Tom Johns Mark and Joni Nelson of Millard NE Mr and Mrs Leslie Graham Paula and Brent of Marshalltown Melodie Graham Sherman TX Barbara Hemminger Debbie Hemminger and friend Jim of Omaha spent Christmas Eve day at the Ronald Hemminger home in Omaha. The group had an oyster stew supper at the Tom Johns home in Millard on Christmas Eve. Leslie Graham Paula Brent and Melody spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at the John Hemminger Jr and John Hemminger Sr homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hemminger
J.P
Sara
Kathryn
Tim
John Hemminger Sr
Harlan
Tom Johns
Mark
Joni Nelson
Millard
Leslie Graham
Paula
Brent
Marshalltown
Melodie Graham
Sherman
Barbara Hemminger
Debbie Hemminger
Friend
Jim
Omaha
Ronald Hemminger
Melody
John Hemminger Jr
Mueller Couples Mark 40th Wedding Anniversary Observed
The children of Dr and Mrs K L Mueller celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary over the holiday weekend. Children Paula and Jerry Wiebel Karen and Elizabeth of Ft Atkinson Wisconsin David and Nancy Mueller Miranda and Megan Kansas City Missouri Diane Mueller Kansas City Missouri Steve and Vonny Mueller of St Louis Missouri Kathy and Mark Swanson and Chris of St Louis Missouri extended greetings by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.L. Mueller
Paula
Jerry Wiebel
Karen
Elizabeth
Ft. Atkinson
David
Nancy Mueller
Miranda
Megan
Kansas City
Diane Mueller
Steve
Vonny Mueller
St. Louis
Kathy
Mark Swanson
Chris
Christmas Day Guests At Doran Home In Rockford Area
Chuck and Carol Doran of Rockford Illinois hosted Christmas Day guests Kris and Jim Halbersladen of Omaha Lyndsey and Greg Drake and daughters of Mr and Mrs E M Christensen of Harlan visited Art and Jean Doran for the holiday demonstrating family ties across states in a festive gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck
Carol Doran
Rockford, IL
Kris
Jim Halbersladen
Omaha
Lyndsey
Greg Drake
E.M. Christensen
Harlan
Art and
Ean Doran
El Dorado Family Guests Parents Visit Kin
Mr and Mrs Bud Wiley and family of El Dorado Kansas stayed with their grandmother Rose Petersen from Wednesday through Saturday and also visited their other grandmother Edna Brown during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Wiley
el Dorado, KS
Rose Petersen
Edna Brown
Christmas Eve Supper Held At Local Bank Community Room
The Rose Petersen family hosted a Christmas Eve supper in the Shelby County State Bank community room. In attendance were guests from Cedar Falls including Captain and Mrs Paul Ladd and several others. out of town attendees came from Mount Clemens Sheldon Ames and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Petersen
Shelby County State Bank
Aul Ladd
Mount Clemens
Jim Bodensteiner
Jason
Jeffrey
Dan Goetz
Krista
Danielle
Cedar Falls
Ted Witthoff
Kris Hopp
Sheldon
Don Eli
Laurel Gambs
Ames
Champagne Lunch Honors Barbara Kluver and Eldon McCall
Mr and Mrs Ted Sternberg and Mr and Mrs Russell Petersen hosted a champagne lunch on November 15 at the home honoring Barbara Kluver and Eldon McCall. Floral arrangements and table decora tions were navy and silver. Twenty-two presented them with a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Sternberg
Russell Petersen
Ite
Barbara Kluver
Eldon McCall
Local visitors span multiple midwestern cities this Christmas
John and Sue Scott of Colum bus Ohio were guests of Adeline Scott last week. On December 24 they stayed with Barb Dale and Amye Sorensen in West Des Moines. Christmas Day was spent with Sue Scott’s parents Johnley, and with sisters and brothers from Louisville Kentucky Wichita Kansas City and Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Sue Scott
Columbus
Adeline Scott
Barb, Dale
Amye Sorensen
W. Des Moines
Johnley
Louisville
Wichita
Kansas City
Omaha
Christmas Eve Guests at Lapke Home
Christmas Eve visitors included Mark and Jackie Lakers David Michael and Nathan from Apple Valley Minnesota Dan Jolene Palmquist and Ryan from Omaha Jeff and Julie Theulen from Council Bluffs Jeff Lapke from Ames Pam Erickson from Des Moines Josephine Kwapiszeski from Panama Day guests were Zeno and Lois Lapke Dunlap Pete and Marilyn Husak from Iowa City Gerald and JoAnn Lapke and family visited Josephine Kwapiszeski in Panama Saturday. Visitors over Christmas Frank and Cecilia Kloewer were Joyce Schaben and Laurie Lincoln NE Jeff Schaben Denison Irene Blum and son Dennis of Harlan Mr and Mrs Dale Michels Ryan and Stephany Woodbine Mr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Lapke
Mark
Jackie Lakers
David
Michael
Nathan
Apple Valley
Dan
Jolene Palmquist
Ryan
Omaha
Jeff
Julie Theulen
Council Bluffs
Jeff Lapke
Ames
Pam Erickson
Des Moines
Josephine Kwapiszeski
Panama
Zeno
Lois Lapke
Dunlap
Pete
Marilyn Husak
Iowa City
Gerald
JoAnn Lapke
Frank
Cecilia Kloewer
Joyce Schaben
Laurie
Lincoln
Jeff Schaben
Denison
Irene Blum
Dennis
Harlan
Dale Michels
Stephany
Woodbine
Family gathers for Christmas meals and visits across states
Donna Miller returned to Phoenix after an eight day stay with her Jensen parents. The group shared breakfasts with Carl Norgaard, Lloyd Nelson, Howard Rasmussen, and Vincent Kenkel, and hosted Christmas dinner for Henry Paulsen, Lt Col David McBlain, and Evan of Bellevue Nebraska, plus relatives Kristie Jennifer Harlan Leona and Cecilia's sister Sister Rose Kaufman of Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Peters
Kristie
Jennifer
Harlan
Leona Kaufman
Cecilia
Rose Kaufman
Portland, OR
Donna Miller
Phoenix
Edward Jensen
Donna
Carl Norgaard
Lloyd Nelson
Howard Rasmussen
Vincent Kenkel
Henry Paulsen
David McBlain
Evan
Bellevue
Christmas Day Guests at McKinney Home
Christmas Day guests at the Ronald and Sara McKinney home included Mr and Mrs Mark McKinney of Maryville Missouri Mr and Mrs Todd McKinney of De fiance and Ron's parents Mr and Mrs Wallace McKinney Beatrice Nebraska On Sunday they visited Sara's parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Costello of Randolph Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald and Sara McKinney
Mark McKinney
Maryville
Todd McKinney
Defiance
Ron
Wallace McKinney
Beatrice
Sara
Ralph Costello
Randolph
Christmas Day Guests At Two Iowa Homes
Visitors at Dave and Marge Maupin’s Des Moines home over Christmas weekend included Grant and Cindy Maupin Jen nifer and Angie Susan and Jon Schmid Lea Ann Maupin of Des Moines Julie Maupin of Albany MO. At Harlan Huckins home Christmas dinner guests were Pat Schomer Jason Jeff Gary Went and daughter Brandy of Denison Sharon Huckins and daughters Sheri and Thresen of Underwood and Bill and John Huckins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave
Marge Maupin
Grant
Cindy Maupin
Jennifer
Angie
Susan
Jon Schmid
Lea Ann Maupin
Des Moines
Julie Maupin
Albany, MO
Harlan Huckins
Pat Schomer
Jason
Jeff
Gary Went
Brandy
Denison
Sharon Huckins
Sheri
Thresen
Underwood
Bill
John Huckins
Harlan
Plumb Families Named Across Homes in Three States
The notice mentions the home of Mr and Mrs Mark Plumb and includes Mark’s parents Barbara and Marion Plumb in Bella Vista Arkansas Darryl Fran Plumb and family in Lincoln Nebraska and Larry Patti Plumb and family in New Hampton Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Plumb
Mark
Barbara
Marion Plumb
Bella Vista
Darryl
Fran Plumb
Lincoln
Larry
Patti Plumb
New Hampton
Juhler Family Ties Tied to Harlan Area Names
Dr and Mrs Orville Juhler and family members including Andrew Howard Sharon Jennifer Juhler of Des Moines Ames and Stella Christensen with Pastor Paul Olson are listed as residents connected to Harlan in the notice. Also named are Patrick Byrnes and others linking Maine Des Moines Ames and Harlan in the regional record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Juhler
Andrew Juhler
Howard Juhler
Maine
Sharon Juhler
Des Moines
Jennifer Juhler
Ames
Patrick Byrnes
Stella Christensen
Paul Olson
Harlan
Gene Gettys Family Ties Noted Among Drake Student
Of Gene and Jan Gettys were Mr and Mrs Joe Gettys, Trish and John Doonan, Omaha, Tom and Jill Murtaugh, Becky and Julie, Harlan, and Gene Gettys Jr., a student at Drake University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene
Jan Gettys
Joe Gettys
Trish
John Doonan
Omaha
Tom and
Jill Murtaugh
Becky
Julie
Harlan
Gene Gettys Jr
Drake University
Cory Robert Kyle born to Craig Kyle family
Mr and Mrs Craig Kyle of Avoca welcomed a son on December 26 1987 weighing 8 pounds 15 ounces named Cory Robert. Grandparents are Charles Kyle and Darwin Edgecomb of Avoca with great grandparents Vadis Pankonen and Leonard Smith of Pipestone Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Kyle
Avoca
Cory Robert
Charles Kyle
Darwin Edgecomb
Vadis Pankonen
Leonard Smith
Pipestone
Christmas Day Guests From Nebraska And Texas Attend
Holiday guests of Dean and Prue Frederickson included Terry and Mirandi Gailbraith Alyson and Emily Staci Frederickson and others from Euless Texas Jeff and Keri Christensen Justin Jesse Maggie Schuyler NE Sandy Leuschen Annie Pru and Sam Omaha. Christmas Day dinner guests were Mr and Mrs Eugene Arkman and Mr and Mrs Phil Phelps from Harlan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Christensen
Schuyler
Jerry Christensen
Blair, NE
Donald D. Christensen
Jeff Christensens
Dean Frederickson
Jerry Christensens
John Christensens
Harlan
Dean
Prue Frederickson
Terry
Mirandi Gailbraith
Alyson
Emily
Staci Frederickson
Euless
Jeff
Keri Christensen
Justin
Jesse
Maggie
Sandy Leuschen
Annie Pru
Sam
Omaha
Eugene Arkman
Phil Phelps
Christmas Day Dinner Guests List From Lawrence Event
Mr and Mrs Doug Burmeister and Brandon joined Michelle's parents Wally and Sherry McBride and grandmother Virginia McBride in Lawrence. Rose Petersen hosted dinner with Bud Wiley and family of El Dorado Kansas Edna Brown Harlan Warren Ladd Kim Ballton and Capt Paul Ladd of Mount Clemens Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug Burmeister
Brandon
Michelle
Wally
Sherry McBride
Virginia McBride
Lawrence
Rose Petersen
Bud Wiley
el Dorado
Edna Brown
Harlan
Warren Ladd
Kimballton
Paul Ladd
Mount Clemens
Christmas Eve Guests Gather at Kobold Home
Christmas Eve guests for a family Christmas at the home of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kobold and family included Mr and Mrs Mike Flag and family Mr and Mrs Harold Brensel and family Mary Kobold Maxine Burger and Ross Craig Beverisk Car roll Mr and Mrs Jack Murray Gary Murray Dee Dee Wade and Kelly and Kim Kobold Kirkman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Kobold
Mike Flag
Harold Brensel
Mary Kobold
Maxine Burger
Ross
Craig Beverisk
Carroll
Jack Murray
Gary Murray
Dee Dee Wade
Kelly
Kim Kobold
Kirkman
Towne Family Christmas Visit Spreads to South Dakota
Mr and Mrs Willis Towne visit relatives during Christmas in Canton then travel to Beresford South Dakota to call on Effie Brynjulson, Mrs Towne’s mother, sharing holiday time with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Towne
Canton
Picture policy for birthday photos in Harlan papers
Harlan Newspapers will publish a child’s first birthday photo with no charge for parents in Shelby or adjoining counties. Photos must be submitted within two weeks of the birthday. A $2.00 charge applies for addresses outside the area. Include names of parents and grandparents and a self addressed stamped envelope if you want the picture returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Newspapers
Shelby
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Edna Jessen
LaVonne
Audubon
Oliver Johnson
Pamela Haase
Rochester
Chet Haase
Jane Mathiasen
Julie Mathiasen
Boston
Helen Osborne
Rock Island, IL
Sally
Theresa Bohart
Joe Kalal
Dallas
Gary
Dianna Hopp
Dianna
Larry and
Leona Joy
Missouri Valley
Hopps
Don
Carol Hopp
Arian
Duane
Violet
Magnolia
Jennie Hopp
Ran
Jim Erlbacher
Indianapolis
Ronald Erlbacher
Norbert Kramer
Darrell Sternberg
Jake Erlbacher
Rhonda Zimmerman
Kim
Dick Zimmerman
Carol Zimmerman
Davenport
McCutcheon
Market
North Side
Square
State Farm
Cory
David E. Koos
St. Harlan
State Farm Insurance Companies
Bloomington
Illinois
Bob Hopkins
Rachel
James Supenski
Judy Blum
Sandy Stout
Larry Blum
Eric
Nickie
Todd Williams
Tyler
Oakland
Tony Caruso
Jackie Kelly
Melissa
Elizabeth Blum
Martha Bogler
Bob Feser
Cherokee
Lawrence Blum
Logeland Studio
Michael J
6Th St. — Harlan
Midwest
Lowell Howe Kirkman
Harlan Community Middle School
Shelby County Food Pantry
Jay Smith
Doug Schneider
Stephanie Haas
Dawn Gardner
Ryan Burchett
Laura Stephany
Noble Photography
Opal Bertsch
Lucille Connolly
Photography
Heles
7Th St
Jim Noble
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