Arline Davisson

Friends and family are invited to an open house in honor of Arline Davisson’s 75^th birthday.

The celebration, hosted by her children and grandchildren, will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at West Clermont Lutheran Church, 221 Larrabee Street in Clermont.

Birthday wishes can be mailed to Arline at P.O. Box 103, Clermont, IA 52135.

Dr. B.E. Vagts

Dr. B.E. Vagts of Ossian will celebrate his 80^th birthday on Saturday, June 6, and his family is hosting a card shower in his honor.

To make his birthday extra-special, all are invited to share favorite memories of Dr. Vagts’ childhood, West Union High School football, FFA, Iowa State University, his veterinary practice, or any other memorable moments.

Birthday cards and notes can be sent to Dr. Vagts at P.O. Box 310, Ossian, IA 52161.

Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hackley

Dave and Lucy Hackley will be the guests of honor at an open house in celebration of their 50^th wedding anniversary.

The event, hosted by the couple’s children and families, will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at the Valleyview Community Center on W. Franklin Street, West Union.

All are cordially invited to attend.

The Hackleys were married June 3, 1965, in Puerto de Santa Maria, Spain.

Those wishing to send cards may mail them to 308 W. Elm St., West Union, IA 52175.

Leo Lehman

Leo Lehman of Elgin will celebrate his 85^th birthday on Wednesday, June 3.

As Leo marks this special day, friends, neighbors and relatives are invited to drop him a card or note; share a funny story or a special memory if you like.

Birthday wishes will reach Leo at P.O. Box 314, Elgin, IA 52141.

Jo Heying

Josephine Heying of West Union will observe her 99^th birthday on Friday, May 22.

Jo’s children invite friends and relatives to join in a card shower to help Jo celebrate this special milestone.

Birthday greetings will reach Jo at 115 Jefferson St., West Union, IA 52175.

Jo Heying

Josephine Heying of West Union will observe her 99^th birthday on Friday, May 22.

Jo’s children invite friends and relatives to join in a card shower to help Jo celebrate this special milestone.

Birthday greetings will reach Jo at 115 Jefferson St., West Union, IA 52175.

Floyd Alber

Floyd Alber of Maynard will celebrate his 100^th birthday at an open house from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at Maynard Community Hall in Maynard.

 The celebration will be hosted by son Larry and Joy Alber of Mukwonago, Wis., and daughter Iva Jean Kaune of Fayette.

Floyd was born May 25, 1915, in Guide Rock, Neb. In 1937, he married Marie Woods of Bladen, Neb.; she died in 1996. Floyd lived and worked in Sterling, Ill., during WWII. He farmed 7 miles east of Maynard for over 50 years before retiring at age 84.

In addition to his two children, Floyd’s family includes seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to join the celebration, but no gifts, please.

Birthday wishes may be mailed to Floyd at 260 Park St., Maynard, IA 50655.

Mr. and Mrs. Alex Gibbs

Mark and Pam Halverson of Wadena are proud to announce the marriage of their daughter Holly Halverson to Alex Gibbs, son of Gary and Carol Gibbs of Elgin.

Holly and Alex were married in a sunset ceremony on March 13, at Smathers Beach in Key West, Fla.

They are making their home in West Union.