Marilyn Soland, age 89, of Yankton, S. Dak., died on Monday, July 6, 2020, at Avera Sister James Care Center in Yankton. A private family burial will take place at State Line Cemetery in rural Harmony, Minn. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Yankton. Marilyn was born May 5, 1931, in Winneshiek County, Iowa, to … [Read more...]
Harmony veterinarian retires after 47 years
“If you like what you do, you never have to work a day in your life and that’s true,” Dr. Lynn Aggen said. Aggen spent 47 years working at the Harmony Veterinary Clinic and celebrated his retirement with an open house on June 18. It all started when a steer needed medical attention at his parents’ farm near Worthington, Minn. Aggen was able to watch the vet work on the steer. … [Read more...]
Harmony woman cherishes doll she won at Preston’s Fourth of July celebration 84 years ago
Gloria Bergey of Harmony has many precious items she has collected through her life. Among her most cherished possessions is a doll she won in 1936 at Preston’s Fourth of July celebration. Just four years old at the time, the young daughter of Obert and Leona Garness, Gloria won the doll during the children’s parade of doll buggies, tricycles and pets. Gloria admits that … [Read more...]
Bloodmobile coming to Harmony on July 7
Harmony will be hosting a bloodmobile at the Harmony Community Center, 225 Third Avenue SW, from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Masks will be required. If you don’t have one of your own, one will be provided by the Red Cross. No guests will be allowed at the drive, and everyone will need to have an appointment (no walk-ins will be accepted). All donors will be required to … [Read more...]
