EARLING -- Tim and Pat Gross of Earling will mark their 50th wedding anniversary on August 29. Their address is P.O. Box 223, Earling, IA 51530. They plan to celebrate with family at a later date.    Their family includes Kevin and Holly Gross, Earling; JeAnna and Mike Karloff, Omaha; Jeff and Becky Gross, Earling; Denny and Jeana Gross, Harlan; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandsons.
 

    EARLING -- Edna Schafer of Earling will celebrate her 90th birthday on August 31. Her family is planning a card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to P.O.

    HARLAN -- Richard Petersen of Harlan celebrated his 89th birthday on August 19. He and his wife, Lile, reside at 1441 Oak Road, Harlan, IA 51537.    Their family includes Mark and Deb Petersen, Harlan; Tami and Dan Goetz, Cedar Falls; Brian Petersen, Harlan; Jeff and Cyndi Petersen, Harlan; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

    WESTPHALIA -- Bruce and Julie Goeser of Harlan announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie to Jason Curry both of DeSoto, IA. Jason is the son of Diane Curry, Des Moines, and the late Dave Curry.    The couple will marry on September 26 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia.
 

    HARLAN -- Ken and Shirley Olson of Harlan marked their 50th wedding anniversary on May 23. They plan to celebrate with their children and grandchildren at a later date.    Their family includes Tracy and Abbie Olson, Norwalk; Julie Olson, Harlan; and three grandchildren.
 

    PORTSMOUTH -- Richard Heller of Portsmouth will mark his 90th birthday on August 19. His family is planning a card shower in his honor. Cards will reach him if sent to PO Box 92, Portsmouth, IA 51565.    His family includes Gary and Deb Heller, Omaha; Bob and Sue Heller, Lenexa, KS; Joann Miller, Harlan; Paul and Valerie Heller, Ellicott City, MD; six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

    HARLAN -- Charles and Twyla Grabill of Harlan will mark their 70th wedding anniversary on August 14. Their family includes daughter and son-in-law, Gayl and Dalton Jensen, Harlan; son and daughter-in--law, Galen and Donna Grabill, Harlan; six grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.    The Grabills are retired farmers.

    PORTSMOUTH -- Irene Lefeber of Portsmouth will mark her 80th birthday on August 16. Her family is planning a card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to P.O. Box 42, Portsmouth, IA 51565.    Her children are Tom and Janet Lefeber, Portsmouth; Jackie and Jon Harvey, LaVista, NE; Michele Lefeber and friend, Mike Gray, Harlan; Scott Lefeber, Harlan; and John and Micheal (Patzloff) Lefeber, Glendale, AZ.
 

    HARLAN -- Amy Petersen and Tyler Thomas both of Earling were planning to marry on July 30 in Harlan.         Parents of the couple are Brunhilde Petersen, Harlan, and the late Brian G. Petersen; and Steven Thomas, Walnut; and Denise and Randy Sandbothe, Walnut.
 

    HARLAN -- Jeff and Lori Swensen of Harlan announce the engagement of their daughter, Cynthia Swensen to Dillon Carl Summers both of Harlan. Dillon is the son of Dale and Bonnie Summers, Runnells, IA.    Cynthia is the granddaughter of the late Rocky and Leota Swensen, who were Harlan residents; and the late Charles and Karen Chancy, who were Chicago area residents.
 

    WOODBINE -- Joel and Sherry Porsch of Kimballton announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie Porsch to Michael Leinen both of Portsmouth. Michael is the son of Marv and Pam Leinen, Portsmouth.    The couple will exchange vows on September 5 at Shadow Valley Golf Course, Woodbine.
 

    AVOCA -- Eugene and Cheryl Butcher of Avoca will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on August 1. They are planning a family dinner at their home in Avoca.    Their family includes Eugene Jr. and Sandy Butcher, Shari and Dale Kay, Christi and Ryan Zimmerman all of Avoca; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
 

    KIMBALLTON -- Emery and Ruby Christoffersen of Kimballton will observe their 70th wedding anniversary on August 6. Their family includes Shirley Christoffersen, Urbandale; Carol and Kevin Forshier, Redfield, IA; the late David Christoffersen; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.    Emery is a retired farmer. Ruby is a retired school teacher.
 

    HARLAN -- Donnabelle John of Harlan will celebrate her 99th birthday on August 7. Her daughter, Deborah, is planning  a card shower in her honor.    Cards will reach her if sent to 2104 12th Street, Harlan, IA 51537. She requests no gifts.
 

    EARLING -- Gail and Betty Foxhoven of Earling will observe their 50th wedding anniversary on July 25. They plan to celebrate with a family dinner at a local restaurant.    Their family includes Tammy and Greg Bladt, Harlan; Ann and Justin Conrad, Harlan; John Foxhoven, Omaha; and five grandchildren.