Local social notes from Harlan and surrounding area
Lester Meyers returns home after extrcorporeal shock wave lithotripsy at Methodist Hospital Omaha. In Harlan and nearby, attendees include Mrs Keith Fiscus and others at a cosmetology class. Labor Day weekend guests at Dale Sorensen home. Rose and Richard Petersen attend grandson Richard Ingwers wedding in Denver to Sandra Ripplinger. Amy Jo Andersen begins freshman year at Buena Vista College. Ila Knudson returns from a 15 day trip to New Jersey and Pennsylvania. extended family visits with Dottie Mikitias, Tom Hulisin, Scott Andersen and the Smiths in various towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Meyers
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
Dale Sorensen
Dennis Prothero
Breanne and McLea
Wichita
Prothero
Jolene
Mark Fincel
Ames
Arlin Sorensen
Brad Sorensen
Dennis Prothero Sr
Brad Prothero
Minneapolis, MN
Rose Petersen
Harlan
Richard Petersen
Richard Ingwers
Sandra Ripplinger
Denver
Ft. Collins
Ila Knudson
N.J
Dottie Mikitias
Tom Hulsins
Harlan Area
Karen
Jeff Smith
Westtown
Tom Hulisin
Scott Andersen
Smiths
Ila Knudsen
Sorenson Family Reunion in Apopka Florida
Mrs Norman Sorenson visited son Carl Sorenson and family in Apopka Florida. Mr and Mrs Dwain Nordby and children joined the Sorenson group. They celebrated Rachelle Linda Sorenson's first birthday while in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Sorenson
Carl
Apopka
Dwain Nordby
Carl Sorenson
Rachelle Linda Sorenson
Florida
Color Print Film Prices From Kodak And Fuji Drop
Kodak and Fuji color print film now priced low at Harian ribune. Ge film processing offered with same day service. contact 755-3111 for details and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodak
Fuji
Harian Ribune
Community Visitors Share News and Birthday Celebrations
Leila Kullbom reports visits from Bonnie Burns Irene Kong Deloris Davis Lucille Heddesen Huld Shedaker Bettie Shedaker and others. 99th birthday for Margaret Kinkade. multiple attendees. Bible study request. hospital stay for Elda Petersen. Kemp family reunion. various cafe outings and church entertainment noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Doyle
Bonnie Burns
Irene Kong
Neola
Sadie Kerns
Deloris Davis
Lucille Heddesen
Greenfield
Huld
Bettie Shedaker
Council Bluffs
Mary Heimerman
Martha Felgentreif
Martha Brodersen
Carrie Brodersen
Leona Erb
Dixie Andersen
Mona Petersen
Tony Weber
Myrtle Fairchild
Kirkman
Veronica Schulte
Westphalia
Loretta Rosenow
Bissen
St. Mary’s Church
Panama
Ethel Schroder
Norman Leed
Hancock
Leonard Schroder
Kimballton
Lucille Crouch
Alan Hazelton
Kathy
Sarah Campbell
Margaret Schunning
Edna Kutnick
Walnut
Irene Jacobsen
Lila Green
Jim
Shirley Wilson
Dale
Mildred Bolton
Oakland
Gerald
Nadine Peck
Edna Peck
Avoca
Connie Feekes
Abie
Lydia Schroder
Max Klindt
Jessie Kemps
Kemp
Ted McDermott
Emma
Rose Schnack
James
Eunice Kemp
Atlantic
Anna Jorgensen
Anna
Vera
Ethel Petersen
Anna Short
Shelby
Mae Slaughter
Elda Petersen
Anna Lambertsen
Beth Reinke
Nicole
Ashlee
Leila Kullbom
Twyla
Alvin Schnack
Vernon Kullbom
Bellevue
Judd
Charlene Freeman
Brice
Son
Ames
Leroy Holtz
Akron
Edith Pond
Ethel Janssen
Carrie Petersen
C.W. Club
Sunshine Lounge
Vera Havick
Alice Buman
Alice Arentsen
Bonnie Sorensen
Twyla Schnack
Roecker crowned Little Miss Primghar at Hog Wild Days
Katie Roecker of Primghar, daughter of Todd and Jolene Roecker, won Little Miss Primghar in July during Hog Wild Days. The 2nd grader at Primghar Elementary competed with siblings and peers in a 5 to 8 year old open contest. Todd Roecker serves as Jr-Sr High Principal and Athletic Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Roecker
Todd
Jolene Roecker
Primghar
Katie
Nick Bruck
Portsmouth
Orval Roecker
Harlan
Margaret Roecker
Clara Nevens
Atlantic
Kelly
Primghar Elementary
Justin Smith
Births: Andrea Caroline Schmitz and Kyle Joseph Heller
Caroline and Gary Schmitz of Omaha announce the birth of a daughter, Andrea Caroline, on August 26, 1986, 8 lbs 12 oz, with sister Lindsay, 4. Grandparents Willard B. McLaughlin, Albert Schmitz, and others. Bob and Sue Heller of Omaha announce a son, Kyle Joseph, on August 31, 1986, 8 lbs 14 oz, with grandparents Rich Heller, Joe Chase, and great grandfather Henry Heller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Gary Schmitz
Omaha
Andrea Caroline
Lindsay
Willard B. McLaughlin
Shelby
Albert Schmitz
Bob
Sue Heller
Kyle Joseph
Rich Hellers
Portsmouth
Joe Chases
Henry Hellers
Persia
Brent Zimmerman earns bachelor’s degree at St. Cloud State
Brent Zimmerman of Harlan recently received a bachelor’s degree of elective studies from St. Cloud State University. A summer session graduation marked the completion for 353 students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brent Zimmerman
Harlan
St. Cloud State University
UMC Students Honored by Distinguish Society in 1986
Eight students from Irwin Kirkman and Defiance UMCs are named members of The Society of Distinguished American High School Students for 1986. Sponsor Rev Walter Bernard receives National Appreciation Award for devotion to student leaders. Members Joanne Gawley Robin Cato Duane Kelly Osbahr Scott McLaughlin Traci Berge Kris Nordby will compete for college scholarships and be listed in the 1986 Membership Registry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Distinguished
Irwin
Kirkman
Defiance Umc
Walter Bernard
Joanne Gawley
Steve
Robin Cato Duane
Kelly Osbahr
Dwain
Scott McLaughlin
Lee
Traci Berge
John
Kris Nordby
Lyle
Society
Harlan Couple's Son-In-Law Completes Course
Marine Cpl Michael McCarthy son-in-law of George and Sally Gibson of Harlan completed the Non commissioned Officer Leadership Course at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma AZ. He studied personnel administration history and traditions military courtesy and leadership techniques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Cpl
Michael McCarthy
Marjorie
George
Sally Gibson
Harlan
Marine Corps Air Station
Yuma
McCarthy
Marine Corps
Fashion tips to be presented at church program
A fashion program on accessories clothes and tips will be presented Tuesday September 23 1986 at the Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall in Harlan. Gwen Weihe and Glenda Reimer of Tripps Trunk Showing Norfolk NE headline the event. Tickets are 4 for buffet and program or 1 for program only. Last day for buffet tickets September 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall
Harlan
Gwen Weihe
Glenda Reimer
Norfolk
Shelby County Extension Family Living Committee
Family Living Committee
Shelby County Extension Service
State communication fair results at 1986 Iowa State Fair
Shelby County youth Katie Kock and Tanya Kruse represented their county with 4H working exhibits on scarf tying and bow making at the 1986 Iowa State Fair. They earned recognition certificates. Elk Horn presenter LaJean Fajen received a Certificate of Merit for her Gun Safety presentation titled Gun Safety A Hunting We Will Go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Kock
Larry
Your Community Betterment Efforts Highlight Local Pride
The article surveys recent actions by residents and groups aimed at improving the town. Projects include cleanup drives, youth mentoring, park upgrades, and small business support. Organizers urge continued participation and share upcoming volunteer opportunities.
Pre-school Story Time and Agatha Christie Displays at Library
The library hosts a 4 p.m. Wednesday Sept 17 pre school story time with a display of helpful overlooked parenting books. For Agatha Christie fans, her birthday on Sept 15 features Christie books and a crossword puzzle. The Literacy Project explains tutoring and high school equivalency support through Iowa Western Community College and Shelby County. Rural Reads is an eight week adult reading program with a rural focus, needing a discussion leader and advance registration, with books provided by the regional office. Arrangements for meetings can be made in the library activity room morning afternoon or evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agatha Christie
Shelby County
Library of Iowa Western Community College
Southwest Iowa
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Keith Fiscus
Larry Miller
Harlan Golf and Country Club
Luella Hubbard
Lomax
Phyllis Andersen
Mike Andersen
Amy Jo Andersen
Buena Vista College
Storm Lake
By Leila Kullbom
Kinkade
Laurens
Marlo Kinkade
Surgis
Kamale Brennick
Rapid City
Rex
Dolly
Jason
Leah Piercy
Waterloo
Keith
Cheryl
Scott
Ross Burchett
Glen Baughman
Newell
Hugh
Lillian Baughman
Mavis Piercy
Katie Mertens
Shirley Leed
Deloris Adams
Donna Hansen
Jane Dinesen
Ann Lambertson
Mary Bendon
Lucy Jacobs
Emma Sundell
Emma Plagman
Ike Martindale
John Pittman
Mike Meyer
Johana Nielsen
Roecker
Miss Primghar
Area College News
UMC
St. Paul’s
Defiance
Pearl
Sondermann
Betty Schmettgen Astute
Alice Schaben McCullough
Vail
Rita Katzer
Jack Schaben
Vernon Noonan
Pio Ey Eynjes
7Th Street
Jorgensen
Harlan Auto Mart
Bock & CO
Cass Street
ASTA
Ageras
Jacobsen
T’ Travel
Bibrarweines
Mary Finken
Rural Reads
Kiwanis Golden
Wonders of the
Russia
Norway
Journey of
St. Paul
Ireland
Golden K
Glen Rixen
Robert Bertsch
Gerald Larson
Ralph Ferguson
Horace Schenck
Clarence McDermott
John Hulsebus
Waldo Johansen
Bruce Kilpatrick
John McNerney
Alfred Nielsen
Wilmer Petersen
Woodrow Hansen
Dallas Havick
HCHS
Joslyn
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