Harvard High Alumni, Harvard NE

06/08/2026

Deb Tobler would like to have a meeting to arrange quilt blocks at the museum Friday, June 19 at 10 am.
Hope to see you there.
Those that can't be there, please make sure we have your blocks before then.

06/02/2026

Reposting for Deb for a reminder....
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This is the information for those who are interested in making a block for the new Harvard Quilt. Please advise if you are interested.
Block information:

These blocks must be 8.5 x 8.5 inches unfinished. They will be sewn together using a ¼ “seam allowances finishing at 8 x 8”. Keep this in mind if you’re making a pattern with points. I hate to have to sew off points, it better to let them float.

Please use scant ¼ “when piecing blocks. If appliquéing, have your design finish ¾” from all edges. HINT: use light pencil marks of you need a reference point.

Each block must have a least 1 white space large enough for you to legibly print your name. Remember to include your maiden name if you wish. Your names can be embroidered (by hand or machine) or written with a permanent marker. If signing on a border don’t forget to allow for the finishing seam.

Blocks can be pieced, appliqued, colored, and/or embroidered. Remember variety makes a great scrap quilt. Easy block ideas are, Rail Fence, Snowball, 4-Patch, 9-Patch, Simple star, or Pinwheel.
Colors:
Pieced blocks: Bright Reds and Blues, Navy, Gold, and White. Prints or solids.

Remember if you chose to color or applique a block use an 8.5 x 8.5 “white background please.

Embroidered Blocks:

Please use an 8.5 x 8.5” white background.

Seam allowances are ¼’’, finishing design at ¾ “away from the edge allows you to center your design. Use a light pencil to make reference point if you need them.

Chose any patriotic pattern you feel is appropriate.

Floss colors also need to be in brights, using any color fast brand you prefer.

Turn in Date: Thursday June 18

*Please turn in blocks clean, pressed and ready to be sewn together. *

Commemorative Block: I would love to a see a special block designed and sewn into the quilt as a record of its purpose. I hope someone with those skills can help us out.

Finishing:

Supplies needed are batting, background and binding fabric.

Committee has agreed to have the quilt top long armed. It will also need a hanging sleeve and binding attached.

We realize that many of you cannot contribute blocks to this project so we are asking for donations to cover supplies and finishing cost. A special block will be included into this quilt top listing your names as contributors.

Please turn in block and contributions by Thursday June 18

Checks may be made out to Harvard Historical Society, designate quilt on memo line.

Checks and Blocks may be dropped off at the Harvard Museum.

They can also be sent to:
Harvard Historical Society
PO Box 520
Harvard Ne 68944

Quilt will be on display at the Harvard Veterans Memorial Car Show on July 25.

Special thanks to Ruby for this great idea and to everyone willing to make this possible.

If you have any questions please contact me via Ruby’s posts.

Deb Tobler

05/24/2026

05/23/2026

THE MUSEUM WILL BE open tomorrow, Sunday May 24, 2026, from 1-4 per several requests. 🙂

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05/23/2026

https://www.bmlfh.com/obituary/jennie-paulus

On behalf of the Harvard Alumni Association and the Harvard Alumni Historical Committee we express our sincere sympathy to the family, friends, and classmates of Jennie (Gruber) Paulus, Class of 1961 on her passing on May 20, 2026.
HHS family grads:
Husband: Jack Paulus, Class of 1954 (deceased)
Brother: Jerry Gruber - Class of 1955
Sisters: Joyce (Gruber) Gaden (deceased) - Class of 1956
Jeannette (Gruber) Franklin - Class of 1959
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jennie Gruber was born in 1942 to Ruby and Peter Gruber In C**n Rapids, Iowa. She joined three older siblings Jerry, Joyce and Jeanette. The family moved to Nebraska, settling in Harvard where Jennie graduated high school. She graduated from Kearney State College and taught at the Coleridge, NE scho...

05/18/2026

MEETING ROOM QUESTION FOR BANQUET ATTENDEES - Are there any other classes besides 1956/1966 and 1976 that are going to need a room at the school to meet in prior to the banquet? Please let us know right away. Thanks.

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05/17/2026

This is the information for those making blocks for the Harvard quilt.
Block information:

These blocks must be 8.5 x 8.5 inches unfinished. They will be sewn together using a ¼ “seam allowances finishing at 8 x 8”. Keep this in mind if you’re making a pattern with points. I hate to have to sew off points, it better to let them float.

Please use scant ¼ “when piecing blocks. If appliquéing, have your design finish ¾” from all edges. HINT: use light pencil marks of you need a reference point.

Each block must have a least 1 white space large enough for you to legibly print your name. Remember to include your maiden name if you wish. Your names can be embroidered (by hand or machine) or written with a permanent marker. If signing on a border don’t forget to allow for the finishing seam.

Blocks can be pieced, appliqued, colored, and/or embroidered. Remember variety makes a great scrap quilt. Easy block ideas are, Rail Fence, Snowball, 4-Patch, 9-Patch, Simple star, or Pinwheel.



Colors:

Pieced blocks: Bright Reds and Blues, Navy, Gold, and White. Prints or solids.

Remembered if you chose to color or applique a block use an 8.5 x 8.5 “white background please.



Embroidered Blocks:

Please use an 8.5 x 8.5” white background.

Seam allowances are ¼’’, finishing design at ¾ “away from the edge allows you to center your design. Use a light pencil to make reference point if you need them.

Chose any patriotic pattern you feel is appropriate.

Floss colors also need to be in brights, using any color fast brand you prefer.



Turn in Date: Thursday June 18

*Please turn in blocks clean, pressed and ready to be sewn together. *



Commemorative Block: I would love to a see a special block designed and sewn into the quilt as a record of its purpose. I hope someone with those skills can help us out.



Finishing:

Supplies needed are batting, background and binding fabric.

Committee has agreed to have the quilt top long armed. It will also need a hanging sleeve and binding attached.

We realize that a many of you cannot contribute blocks to this project so we are asking for donations to cover supplies and finishing cost. A special block will be included into this quilt top listing your names as contributors.



Please turn in block and contributions by Thursday June 18

Checks may be made out to Harvard Historical Society, designate quilt on memo line.

Checks and Blocks may be dropped off at the Harvard Museum.

They can also be sent to:

Harvard Historical Society

PO Box 52

Harvard Ne 68944



Quilt will be on display at the Harvard Veterans Memorial Car Show on July 25.

Special thanks to Ruby for this great idea and to everyone willing to make this possible.

If you have any questions please contact me via Ruby’s posts.

Deb Tobler

05/17/2026

On behalf of the Harvard Alumni Association and the Harvard Alumni Historical Committee we express our sincere sympathy for the family, friends and classmates of Janice (Pierce) Keltner - Class of 1960 on her passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I'll add HHS family grads tomorrow.

05/15/2026

We are up to 93 banquet tickets. Have you reserved yours? Be sure you take care of it today if you haven't.

05/15/2026

TODAY, MAY 15 is the last day to get an alumni banquet ticket!!!
If you are planning on attending this year's alumni banquet and have NOT purchased a ticket yet, please contact Christy Schuck at Cornerstone Bank, 402-772-2151 to find out how you may reserve one.