What a Country Editor Thinks
An Iowa writer recalls a Guthrie Center incident where a mother loses her children to an orphanage after a long family quarrel ending in a county order. A deputy escorts the mother as she faints, and the piece reflects on compassion, justice, and harsh family struggles. The column also recounts a teacher and a worm alcohol demonstration ending with Johnny’s blunt moral.
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Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Guthrie Center
Coutry
Christ
Calvary
Bayard
Davenport
Aot
Little
Angie
Johnny
Bayard Reds Edge Audubon In Close Coon Valley Tilt
Bayard Reds defeated Audubon 25 to 23 in a hard fought season opener. Judy and Sparks sparked a late rally to take a five point lead despite Audubon’s comeback efforts and a tense finish. Bayard showcased strong forward work by Ocheltree Conger and Seaferer with guards Bower Maddux Haberman and Vaughn contributing. Santa Claus visit planned for Bayard on Monday morning sponsored by Bayard Merchants.
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Santa
Carrick
Bayard
Bayard’ Reds
Audubon
Judy
Sparks
Reds
Miller
Jensen
Biiler
Bayard Redeites
Guthrie
Ocheltree
Conger
Seaferer
Bower
Maddux
Haberman
Vaughn
Red Cross Fund Drive Report Totals 24.56 Added To Funds
Red Cross members enrolled include Mrs. Cornish Rhodes Mays Ocheltree Yates Arrowsmith Hidlebaaugh with Mrs. Vader as chair. Members contributing one dollar include Clara Morgan Emma Cahail Bird Rumbprey and others from local businesses and farms. An additional 14.56 was donated bringing the year’s local Red Cross total to 24.56.
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Red Cross
Herbert Cornish
Elmer Rhodes
Brooks Mays
Raymond Ocheltree
Wm. Yates
Wilford Arrowsmith
Guy Hidlebaaugh
Bert Vader
Clara Morgan
Emma Cahail
Bird Rumbprey
RO ‘Hidiebaugh Co
Eleanor:Wampler
J. W. Wine
Boots Hardware
W. H. Strauser & Sons
Farmers St - Bank
Cushman-Wilson Oil Co
Famers Elevator Co
Mary Hall
Mike Dozier
F. B. Pulver
Mary Duffy
W. L. Thompson
Ray Smith
Grace Phelps
Bayard Consolidated School
Stork Reports Busy Birth Run Across Town
Old Mr. Stork oversees a string of five births in as many days. Jeanette Kinnick arrives at Des Moines Town Methodist Hospital weighing 10 pounds 4 ounces. Jerry Sumner born Sunday evening weighs 7 pounds. Geraldine Mae Ritchie weighs 3.4 pounds born Sunday evening. Fem Louise Moreland born Wednesday night weighs 7 44 pounds. Donald James Jeffries is the newborn son of Ralph Jeffries.
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Stork
Bird
Everett L. Brideson
Jeanette Kinnick
Town Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Paul Sumner
Jerry
Sumter
Freda Brideson
Bob Ritchie
Iac
Geraldine Mae
Elmer Moreland
Fem Louise
Ralph, Jeffries
Donald James
Christmas Vacation Dismissal Set for December 23
School will dismiss for Christmas vacation on Wednesday afternoon December 23 and return on Monday January 4. A Christmas program is planned for December 23 in HB S. Auditorium at 1 15 PM with participation from grades 1 through 10.
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HB. S
Bayard Woman's Club entertains with 168 guests
Bayard Woman's Club hosted Guest Night at the R. F. P. Hall on December 1 with 168 attendees including husbands and friends. Bert Vader welcomed guests. T. L. Hawkins spoke for the Commercial Club. The program featured carols, a high school sextette, The Messiah story, Hills of Bethlehem, a one act play The Weak Spot, and a baritone duet by Lester and George Pangborn. Hosts Pangborn Battles Harterman Crosier Byrd and others served refreshments.
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Bayard Woman’s Club
R. Af P. Hall
Bert Vader
T. L. Hawkins
Ramona Wahlert
M.L. Strauser
Delinquent Tax List Published Across Bayard News and Gazette
County treasurer Truman C. Knauer publishes the delinquent property list in this issue, with publication required by state law. The sale for delinquent taxes will occur on the first Monday in January at the Guthrie Center treasurer's office. This marks the first time the list is printed in the north part of the county.
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Truman C. Knauer
Bayard News
Bagley Gazette
Guthrie Center
Bayard man receives $15.83 for CCC camp injury
Lambert Thealen of Bayard cashes a $15.83 payment from the War Department after an accident at a CCC rock breaking camp near Milord Iowa in June cost Hap Theulen his right eye. The check covered salary and damages in full.
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Lambert Thealen
Bayard
Theulen
Milord
Iowa
Department of War
CCC
Washington
Butch Thompson Returns to Bayard After 19 Years
Andrew Butch Thompson of Houston Texas visits Bayard with purpose of seeing his ill father. He makes a point of returning after a long absence, prompting local interest and recognition.
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Andrew
Butch” Thompson
Houston
Texas
Mwe
Bayard
Christmas Tree Lights and Safe Illumination Tips
Dr. Louise J. Peet of Iowa State College offers Christmas lighting guidance. Key cautions include avoid overloading circuits with 1200 to 1400 watts per home and keep high wattage lamps away from paper decorations. Also hide cords with crepe paper or greens and always keep a spare bulb on hand.
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Bethsehem
Louise J. Peet
Department of
Iowa State College
Bayard stores glow with Christmas decorations across town
Bayard business firms show festive windows and new merchandise this Christmas season. Hugh Wine lights the Wines Cash Market display depicting the Nativity. Other stores such as Starling Furniture, French Store, Corbett's Drug Store, and Vaux Market feature holiday decor and gifts. Local residents and visitors tour the scene as nine remaining Bayard Days until Christmas.
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Bayard
Hugh Wine
Wines Cash Market
Bethelhem
Corbett
Gaunt’s
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Anderson
RED Cross Report
Thus
Bayard Woman's Club
Butch
Starling Furniture
F. O. Hidlebaugh
Vaux Market
Brideson'’s Grocery
Jack Sprat
Ruth Rhodes
Jane and
Jo Rhodes
Guthriel Center
L. D. Calvert Home
J. H. Corbett
Edouard Porter
Denver, Colorado
Roger Finnigan
Jefferson
Lizzie Finnigan
Emmett Scranton
Walter Finnigan
Bertha Bean
Emmett Cain
Begley
Frank Cornelius
Lye
Ae Ann
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