HARLAN -- The family of Elmer Wageman is requesting a card shower for his 91st birthday on October 2. Elmer is a former Defiance resident and he resides at Elm Crest.    Cards will reach him if sent to 1913 18th Street, Harlan, IA 51537. 

    HARLAN -- Doug and Lora Kloewer of Harlan announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley to Taylor Schleis both of Harlan. Taylor is the son of Mike Schleis, Omaha, and Deb Reid, Harlan.    The couple plans to marry on October 3 at the First United Methodist Church in Harlan.

    OMAHA -- Abigail Bonta and Joshua Weisenborn both of Omaha will exchange marriage vows on October 10 at St. Roberts Bellarmine Parish in Omaha.        Abigail is the daughter of Jon Bonta and Jen Lydic both of North Platte, NE. Joshua is the son of Mike and Lori Weisenborn, Harlan. 

HARLAN -- Former Irwin residents Vernon and Della Holdsworth of Harlan marked their 69th wedding anniversary on September 4.

    PANAMA -- Bud and Shirley Chamberlain of Panama will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on September 26 beginning with a Mass at 5 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panama followed by an open house at St. Mary’s Parish Hall.