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Newspaper
Bayard News
Location
Bayard, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1967
Page
4
Guthrie County Pro association explains a state uniform five cent hog checkoff. Producers may invest or not with some counties adopting local collection and a two tier funding approach. Program supports production efficiency research development and promotion with funds shared by local state and national councils.
Two Bryan Mer et Post No 44 American Legion members were honored for 50 years continuous membership at the Legion Auxiliary meeting on December 5. Lapel pins and gold membership cards were presented by Jen Dugger, Department Adjunct of Des Moines, with Ward McClellan Jr announcing the honorees, Patrick and Sidney Helps, and other past commanders in attendance.
Iowa conservation officer Ray Marlow of Guthrie Center says the recent deer season had a weaker harvest than last year. He notes a change in reporting methods and difficulty identifying hunters. While Guthrie County led Iowa in 1966 for deer killed, this year’s total appears lower but still drew active hunting participation.
Clyde Ramsey died November 30 in Dallas County Hospital after a two week illness. Final rites were at First Methodist church in Perry Monday at 2 p.m. He formerly farmed in Bayard and Jamaica, retired in 1947, and moved to Perry. Survived by widow Leona Hileman, a son Thomas of Corpus Christi, three daughters Dorothy Tolle Dawson Helen Ramsey Hayesville and Geneva Brady Michigan, a brother John Ramsey Caldwell Kansas, ten grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.
The US Army announces a new recruiting station serving Guthrie Dallas and Madison counties at 224 4th Street West Des Moines. On duty are SFC Richard L Anderson and SSG Richard L Fear, Vietnam veterans, with contact via collect call at 279-2174.
The Bayard community welcomes two new families. Robert Hap Rolfes and Cindy Jo with son Steve pose with twin dachshunds near Cyana Mid Farm Supply, while Robert S Martin and Mrs Martin join the Church of Christ. Martin hails from Clinton Kentucky and Willmar Minnesota native Mrs Martin.
Three farm homes in rural Bayard were entered by burglars Sunday night but they fled without taking loot. The Henry Schick family found a light in the basement when they returned about 9 30 pm. Drawer contents were spilled, a box lay by the deep freeze, and freezer items had been placed inside. Telephone wires had been jerked away during the break in.
Bayard town council met Monday night to hear proposals from an engineering firm on water services. No action was taken. Mayor Ken Robinson said fire hydrant parts have been ordered and will be installed on arrival. The 1968 street program was reviewed and a resolution approved for submission to the Iowa State Highway Commission. The mayor and clerk were authorized to purchase school crossing signs. Town equipment was discussed.
Charles L Moore son of Mr and Mrs Cecil Moore of Yale was among 49 students at North east Missouri State college Kirksville with perfect grades in fall quarter He earned a 4 00 average and the college named 1 035 students to the Dean s list for the fall quarter
Congressman Melvin R Laird of Wisconsin will be the speaker at a dinner honoring William J Scherle, Iowa's seventh district congressman, Saturday night. The buffet dinner is set for 6 30 pm in the Memorial building at Harlan with ticket co chairmen Iva Walker Rand Petersen and Dale Matthews.
Mr and Mrs Leon Peckuma visited on Sunday for dinner with her father Jim Huss, enjoying a family gathering at his home.
Mr and Mrs Norman Crees hosted a Thursday dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Boyd Crees and Tommy of Jamaica, B E Crees and Edin Phippen, Guthrie Center, Mr and Mrs Cecil Crees, Carrie Neal and Laura Crees.
Louis Missouri caucus May 8-10 to be announced. The 50th national convention opens in New Orleans September 6-12 1968 and the 51st convenes in Atlanta August 22-28 1969. Dugger notes celebration plans go to commanders and auxiliary units with invitations to Auxiliary members. Bayard and Des Moines VA hospital gifts marked thirty years. A flag film at Bayard school January 16. Panora to host January county meeting. Veterans Day Pancake event praised. building insulation and wiring upgrades planned. Auxiliary activities include boxed candy sales and coffee label collection. Junior Auxiliary to carol December 19. Guests attended auxiliary sessions.
Bayard Woman's Club hosted a December 6 luncheon for 33 members and guests in the Bayard Cafe party room. Mrs C F Greenfield presided. reports noted profits from articles hemmed for the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs and a Lions Club supper, with a second supper planned.
For public convenience the post office window will be open Saturday afternoon December 16. A mail delivery will occur Sunday morning December 17 and the lobby will stay open for patrons to collect mail. No mail dispatch on Sunday. Use the zip code.
Mrs Sarrah Bridson and Dar were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Ben Stormer at their home in Coon Rapids.
An orientation session for starting a Cub Scout Pack in Bayard is set for tonight at 7:30 pm in Bayard Town Hall. Parents of boys aged eight to ten are urged to attend to learn how they can help their son participate and support the new pack.
The Blue Ladies Red Cross volunteers held a weekly craft and game session for Bayard Nursing Home residents. They hosted a benefit coffee at Mrs Gerald Raymonds home with Coon Rapids and Bayard volunteers serving rolls cookies and pies. A free will offering netted 45 dollars to buy supplies for the Home.
Officers and directors of the Willow Township Community Chest Drive met with Mr and Mrs Leo Lovell to report a 1967 collection of 384.50 dollars. Designated amounts were sent to previously named charities. Elected officers include Wayne Brown as president Warren Miller as vice president and Mrs Karl Shirbroun as secretary and treasurer.
Mrs Jim Rumelhart of Booneville was a Saturday and Sunday caller to her mother Mrs Louis Buhr and family, recounting visits and daily life in the community.
Sheriff Lester Petersen urged residents to lock doors and illuminate entrances during holidays. He advised well lighted spaces deter thieves and asked businesses to keep extra lighting.
Sheriff Lester Petersen investigated break ins across Panora. John McCool family reported their home entered with drawers scattered but nothing missing. Clyde Wine vacant farmhouse also entered with broken lock and no stolen items. Two local burglaries Friday night included a damaged safe dial at Farmers Co-op Elevator and about $30 loss at the lumber yard.
Funeral services for John R Stiles were conducted in Albert Lea Minnesota. Attending were Lloyd E Stiles and Lloyd A Stiles nephew of the men.
John R Stiles born November 18 1882 in Warren county Illinois died November 28 1967 in Albert Lea Minnesota. He lived on a farm near Bayard Iowa before moving to Albert Lea with his wife Retta Carrick who died in 1952. Survived by two sons Orville and Irving both of Albert Lea four grandchildren ten great grandchildren two sisters Eva Ewing Mitchell SD Mary Adamson Glendora California and one brother Lloyd E Stiles Bayard. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters Walter Amos M L Stiles Mrs Cornelia Crosier and Mrs Carrie Bennett.
December 7 sale at Mary Mingus estate in Bagley with Harold Wasson as auctioneer and W D Jones as clerk. December 8 closing out farm sale two miles west of Bagley with Hen sen and Wasson as auctioneers and Yale Farmers State Bank as clerk. December 12 closing out farm sale at Owen Covault place 11 miles west and one south of Guthrie Center with Lloyd Laughery as auctioneer and Laughery and Ruddy as clerks.
Russell Smith holds a closing out farm sale two miles north of Bayard and half a mile west on old 141. Laughery Brothers are auctioneers with Bayard Farmers State Bank serving as clerk.
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