Largest Employer . . . at Harlan is Western Iowa Pork plant, with 165 workers and a payroll approaching $1 million annually. Between 2,800 and 3,000 hogs are killed here daily.
Harlan, May 28 --Rock On Rollers -- This group has accomplished the unusual -- they square dance on roller skates. The Harlan teen-agers, who have appeared on several television programs, will audition in New York early next month for the Ted Mackā¦
Neither Ice Nor Snow . . . could keep Rep. Harkin from making his mail deliveries in southwest Council Bluffs. He wore a Navy "P" coat, heavy boots and borrowed a cap from his "boss", Letter Carrier Allen Beck. -- photo by Phyllis Gillespie.
Giving Some Pointers . . . on the operation of a tractor is farmer Phil Gibson and U.S. Rep. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa. Harkin spent Saturday working the Shenandoah farm.
Many Expressions . . . crossed Rep. Tom Harkin's face during his recent meeting with area farmers in Council Bluffs. Harkin also was the speaker at Saturday morning's Legislative Breakfast in Community Hall.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Harkin . . . began their door-knocking campaign in Council Bluffs Tuesday. Harkin, a Democrat, is seeking the fifth congressional district seat from Rep. William Scherle, R-Henderson.
Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, addresses a group of senior citizens Tuesday morning at Community Hall. Harkin supports a bill that would restore some Social Security benefits to those born in the years 1917 to 1921. About 150 people attended the meeting.