Rusty Fields Week Aids Harlan Boy Cancer Fight
A garage sale bake sale dance and ballgames are planned for the second week in July to aid Rusty Fields 14 son of Robert and Georgene Fields of Harlan The event is run by Charlotte Frank Carolyn Oldenburg and Faye Jacobsen with activities Friday July 11 including 8 am to noon sales at Vets Auditorium a 9 pm dance and three bands including the Great Imposters with Robert Fields among them Ballgames are set for Saturday July 12 and retailers plan promotions with some profits to the family.
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Rusty Fields
Robert
Georgene Fields
Harlan
Charlotte Frank
Carolyn Oldenburg
Faye Jacobsen
Vets
Robert Fields
Harlan Boy
Fourth of July Homecoming '86 planned in Harlan
Plans for a two day Fourth of July Homecoming celebration at the Shelby County Fairgrounds include a craft show art walk food clowns and a lip-synch contest. Events run July 4 5 with dances and an air show fireworks and a bicycle race. Organizers seek volunteers to run games and food stands.
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Harlan
Sue Kobold
Shelby County Fairgrounds
Harlan Kiwanis Club
Harlan Lions Club
Michael Mohr
Barry Norgaard
Jolly Home Brewers
Vets’ Auditorium
Harlan Municipal
Jensen Park
Olie Pash
Harlan Chamber of Commerce
Hesada
Shelby County Vfw
Harlan’s
Harlan Lioness Vb
New Lifestyle Editor Joins Harlan Newspapers
Kim Wegener joins Harlan Newspapers as Lifestyle Editor, expanding the staff. She begins duties this week, with coverage of local social pages and lifestyle features.
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Kim Wegener
Harlan Newspapers
New Zealand Psychologist Studies Farm Crisis Here
New Zealand psychologist Dr. John Elvidge visited Shelby County to study the U S farm crisis, meeting with farmers, officials and clergy to compare stresses. He cited drought, high interest rates and land values, noting 2,000 of 40,000 farmers may leave as New Zealand tracks the crisis’ social impact.
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New Zealand
Dennis Buckley
Shelby County
United States
Elvidge
Midwest
U. S
American Psychological Magazine
Harlan Farmer
Michael Rosmann
Southwest Iowa Mental Health Center
Dave Gude
Harlan National Bank
Duane Feltz
Shelby County Extension Service
Don Jacobi
Harlan Veterinary Associates
George Gibson
United Methodist Church
Harlan
Harlan-area
Dave Boettger
Rosmann
Manilla Mud Volleyball Opens Centennial Weekend
Jeff Muhlbauer and Kathy Rasmy dive for a point in a mud volleyball match as Rita Schechinger and Keith Lingle stand by. The tourney is among events launching the Manilla Centennial celebration set for June 12 to 14, as reported by the Harlan Tribune.
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Manilla
Jeff Muhlbauer
Kathy Rasmy
Rita Schechinger
Keith Lingle
Harlan Tribune
Musich Receives Concurrent Burglary and Mischief Sentences
Rodney Craig Musich 20 was sentenced Monday to up to ten years for second degree burglary and up to two years for third degree criminal mischief. The sentences run concurrently. Judge Leo Connolly ordered custody at the Iowa Medical and Classification Center Oakdale with delivery by Shelby County sheriff. Local attorney Bennett Cullison Jr. assisted.
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Rodney Craig Musich
Leo Connolly
Musich
Division of Adult Corrections
Iowa Medical and Classification Center
Oakdale
Shelby County
Dan Murtaugh
Murtaugh
Bennett Cullison Jr
Harlan
Connolly
Rosman-Glendale
Sta-Bilt Construction Co
Earling Tap
Robin
Author Julie McDonald Returns for Harlan Library Autograph
Julie McDonald born in Harlan, raised in the area, returns to Shelby County for an autograph party at the Harlan Community Library celebrating her novel Ballad of Bishop Hill about Swedish immigration. McDonald, a Harlan High School and University of Iowa alum, writes for a Rock Island newspaper and teaches journalism at St. Ambrose College in Davenport.
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Davenport
Julie McDonald
Harlan
Shelby County
Harlan Community
Bishop Hill
United States
Rock Island (Ill
St. Ambrose College
Obituaries: Arthur H ingversen and Mary Doonan Die
Arthur H ingversen aged 80 died Friday June 6 at Mercy Hospital Council Bluffs. Mary Doonan aged 89 died Sunday June 8 at Myrrle Memorial Hospital Harlan while a Baptist Memorial Home resident in Harlan.
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Arthur H.ingversen
Persia
Mercy Hospital
Council Bluffs
Mary Doonan
Baptist Memorial Home
Harlan
Sun
Myrrle Memorial Hospital
Children’s Day returns to Harlan for a family parade
Organizers led by Faye Jacobsen and Jeannie Hinnners plan Children’s Day on Thursday June 12 in Harlan’s main square with a 3:30 p.m. lineup at City Hall and a 4 p.m. parade followed by food stands, games, and a full evening of activities. Dozens of clubs and businesses participate, and volunteers are invited to join.
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Harlan
Harlan’s
Faye Jacobsen
Jeannie Hinners
Jacobsen
Harlan City Hall
Eighth
Durant Sts
Harlan Chamber of Commerce
City Hall
Court St
Sixth
Seventh
Durant
Courthouse
Harlan Parks and Recreation Department
Janice Tiarks
Shin
Tae-Kwon-Do
Larry Tech
Harlan Municipal
Elk Horn-Kimballton Choraliers Vocal Group
Kirkman United Methodist Church
Perry’s Music Shop
Harlan Shriners
T-Patrol
Myrrle Memorial Hospital Christmas Fund
Farner’s
Victoria Station
Kiwanis Golden Club
Shelby County
Senior Citizens’ Action Center
Baptist Memorial Home
Shelby County Care Facility
Taco del Sol
Great Plains Supply
Town and Country Credit Union
Kirby the Kangaroo
Home Federal Savings and Loan Association
Medivac Ambulance
American Red Cross
Lincoln Bluebirds
Harlan Bright- Ball Aviation Club
Defiance Ccd
Harlan Lions Club
Young Mothers Club
Shelby County Chargers
Douglas De-Rites
Shelby County Porkettes
Dawn Hall
Shelby County Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW
Shelby County 4-H Council
Heart Association
Harlan Community High School
Pompon Girls
Harlan Newspapers
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Marian National Bank
Harlan National Inti Bank
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John Elvidge
Campbell Centre
Christchurch
Centennial
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