Banquet Series Closes With St Patrick Theme
The Community Club ended its six banquets with a Friday dinner hosted by Bedford Baptist Church. The event showcased green decor, Bed ford Orchestra music, and a speech program amid discussion of accepting the Galliday timber gift to form Bibbins Park. The city council plans to decide April 6 on accepting or rejecting the land gift under the Bibbins will.
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Ladies of the Baptist Church
Ireland
Bedford Orchestra
W. W. Mitchell
W. H. Lake
Galliday
A. L. Bibbins
Henry Long
Bedford
Bibbins Park
Cowncu
88 Candles On Huge Birthday Cake
Nearly forty relatives gathered at Sharpshore last Sunday to celebrate Hamblin’s birthday. Six granddaughters lit the 88 candles, then two generations posed for a photo. A dinner followed with numerous Hamblin family members and friends, plus a cake and mailed treats to Mrs. Hamblin in St Joseph Hospital recovering from a broken hip.
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Velebeudpa Hamblier Hessis
F. J . Hamblin
Sharpshore
Brent
Dean Windle Posten
North of Gravity
Forrest Posten
Grandpa Hamblin
Arthur Hamblin
Elmer Dutton
Letha Posten
Dean
Frank Hamblin
A. L. Hamblin
Lauriu
Gladys
Esther
Loyd
Jr. Verdis
Edna Reed
Grandpa
Dental Clinic Called Off Wednesday
Contagious disease concerns halted a free dental clinic in Gravity and Lenox. Bedford hosted two days of examinations for about eighty children aged two to eight, as county nurse Miss Larsen noted state law bars such clinics during outbreaks. She traveled over 700 miles to promote the effort before cancellation.
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Gravity
Lenox
Larsen
Bedford
Misa Larsen
Osceola Debaters Win Western Iowa Title Clash
Osceola will represent western Iowa in the state debating championship at Town City in May after defeating Estherville 8 to 0 last night. Osceola speakers were Charles Temple Donald Reid and Murray Goodman, representing southwestern Iowa, per the Des Moines Register.
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Osceola
Estherville
Ill
Osceolia
Western Iowa
Town City
Iowa
Charles Temple
Donald Reid
Murray Goodman
Des Moines Register
Park Development Tied to Public Spirit and County Clubs
The city prides itself on a park purchased through land acquisition and subsequent development costs. Late Mr. Ribins is credited with relieving the first site cost via public spirit. County agent Nordhaugen spoke at the after dinner event, outlining the Boys and Girls clubs work sponsored by the Farm Bureau. He framed the bureau as guiding county youth toward constructive paths, akin to Y M C A and Y W C A efforts.
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Ribins
Nordhaugen
Boys On Girls
Farm Bureau
Bureau
Y. M
W. C
Sup t Street Re elected As School Leader For Next Year
At a March meeting of the school board, Supt J P Street was re elected along with Miss Bartlus the high school principal. Several high school faculty members including Cecil Long Esther Holloway Bischoff McLain Marion Lepley and Warren Mitchell were named for next year with Mitchell also directing the city band. Junior high and grade teachers re elected include Martha Zell Nettie Jackson Mabel Anderson Alice Hale Jessie Miller Jamita Cahow Emma Dory Bertha Gray Alice B Cowan Minnie Giffin.
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High Schoal
J. P. Street
Bartlus
Cecil Long
Esther Holloway
Bischoff
McLain
Marion Lepley
Warren Mitchell
Alma Kindblade
Cory] Danewood
Sarah Rekers
Bernice Wilcox
Garland Miller
Martha Zell
Nettie Jackson
Mabel Anderson
Alice Hale
Jessie Miller
Jamita Cahow
Emma Dory
Bertha Gray
Alice B. Cowan
Minnie Giffin
Three Drunks Arrested Here Saturday Evening
Three intoxicated men were arrested Saturday evening in New Market and Creston for public drunkenness. Gay Jackson and J. D. Herron, both New Market youths, and Emmitt Matheny of Creston faced Mayor Nevius. Jackson and Herron paid $10 fines plus costs. Matheny received a $20 fine and costs after a Monday hearing and was released. Matheny had been jailed overnight after being deemed too intoxicated for a hearing.
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the Peace Officinds
New Market
Gay Jackson
J. D. Herron
Emmitt Matheny
Creston
Jackson
Vine Dancan
Herron
Matheny
Orie Duncan
Nevius
Alatheny
Snyder Motor Garage
Mitlinms
Judie Maxwell
Tia
Free Tuberculosis Clinic Set For April 17 Here
A free tuberculosis clinic will be held here on April 17 under county nurse Miss Larsen and Dr. Peek of Des Moines. No specialist is in charge. The event follows a previous clinic about a year ago and aims to serve both symptomatic individuals and those seeking prevention and guidance. Total registrations are limited to 20 for the day. appointments via telephone Ash 44 with Mrs. Walter Greer.
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Larsen
Peek
Des Moines
T. B. Clinic
Ash
Walter Greer
Mr and Mrs Harlan Pete Visit Bridgewater Sunday
Mr and Mrs Harlan Pete traveled to Bridgewater on Sunday to spend the day visiting with Mr Pete's parents.
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Mrs. Harlan Pete
Bridgewater
Mr. Pete
Fire destroys barn near Sheridan as flames sweep hay
About eight o clock Saturday evening a large 18 by 40 foot barn at Wall Winemiller home east of Sheridan burned rapidly. Fifty men fought the blaze with chemical wagon and pump, but the mow floor collapsed, releasing hay and corn totaling roughly six hundred bushels, of which about fifty were saved. The barn and equipment were destroyed, wind drove flames away from other buildings, insurance coverage unclear.
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Here
Sheridan Press
Wall Winemiller
Local sewing class meets for third lesson in Bedford
The Bedford sewing class organized through the Taylor County Farm Bureau and State Agricultural College extension program met March 27 under Miss Mabel Rockhill for an all day session led by Mrs A K Nordhauser. The class, now in its third lesson, draws more women as understanding grows.
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Bedford
Taylor County Form Bureau
State Agricultural College
A. K. Nordhausen
Mabel Rockhill
Miss Rockhill
Simpson Orchestra Here Last Thursday
The Simpson Orchestra visited She Ri theatre as part of a two week spring tour in this state section. A fair attendance heard a well trained program by talented college students and local residents. Notable solos featured Miss Phillips on violin and Miss Mulligan, soprano.
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She Ri
Ehello
Miss Phillips
Misa Mulligan
Loyal Workers' Society Formed in Bass No 4 Chapter
Loyal Workers organized at Mrs Everett Johns home on March 25 with Mrs Everett Johns elected president and Mrs Harvie Gaddis vice president and Mrs Roy Helm secretary treasurer. The group spent the afternoon in needlework with demonstrations and refreshments. The next meeting is set for Mrs Will McCoys on April 8.
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Loyal Workers
Tihe Indies of Bass No. 4
Everett John
Harvie Gaddis
Roy Helm
Sec't
Will McCoy
Paying Work Progress Clears Ground For Cement Foundations
Work on the paying project advances as earthwork finishes and cement foundations ready for brickwork. About fifty skilled laborers are employed, with more home workers to join. cement pouring planned for week end weather permitting. The Clark Sale Pavilion serves as contractor HQ while a weatherproof cement house and loading station rise at the railroad yards. A large derrick will unload materials from trains as they arrive.
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Aind
Clark Sale
Aml Anehine
Tawenty
Large Buchanan Farm Barn Destroyed By Sunday Fire
A large barn at the Haph Buchanan farm northeast of Conway burned to the ground last Sunday afternoon, delaying the loss of five work horses and fifteen tons of hay. Other buildings on the farm were damaged but the house granary and another barn were saved after neighbors worked hard. The fire occurred near the Donaldson farm house, with tenant Mee Bradley and others present. a nearby horse or ponies reportedly caused the blaze and neighbors spotted the flames in time to contain the damage. The cause remains undetermined with partial news.
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Haph Buchanan
Conway
Buc Shanan
Donaldsan
Power and Light Outage Planned Next Saturday Noon
Mr Tomin manager of the boca lighting and power system announces a scheduled outage next Saturday at about noon for up to two hours. A wiring hazard at the substation requires work on a 13 000 volt line and cannot be done with power on. The noon hour will minimize patron inconvenience as work proceeds.
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Tomin
Boca Lighting and Power System
Soub-Station
Ernest Thompson Leaves Home, Whereabouts Unknown
Ernest Thompson of south of Bedford drove away in his car last week and has not been heard from since. His wife and children are living with her parents, Mr and Mrs A A Newkirk in Bedford. He is reportedly heavily in debt, and it is believed financial troubles prompted his abrupt departure.
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Ernest Thompson
South of Bedford
Fis
A. A. Newkirk
Bedford
Thompson
Hurt Elected Crest on Mayor in Spite of Opposition
The Creston mayoral race concluded with M. L. Hurt winning amid fragmented opposition. Report notes strong turnout and a platform stressing economy and equal rights. Hurt’s victory gives him appointment power over police and fire chiefs, with council approval required for all appointments. The Creston Advertiser criticizes praise without evidence of majority support.
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Redford
Piaper
Crestus
Momilly
Holly
Mlootion Burt
Poher
Fire Department
Wehia
Counel
Creston
Maurely
Tibet
Jeepo
Former Bedford Boy Warren Dudley Died in China Mission Field
Warren Dudley, longtime resident near Bedford and former president of Villigen, died March 22 in Chun hing China while serving in the mission field. He was the son of Rev. Mire W. M. Brudley of Indianela and left six wives, his parents, and brother fharntl, a Simpson College administrator, as survivors.
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Dudley
Warren Dudley
Ihem
Willison Review
Theroes High School
Villigen
Chun Hing
China
Tow
Pmhurseiay Morniye
Des Moines Register
Peiseninis
Mire
W. M. Brudley
Indianela
Villisen
Fharntl
Simpson College
Simpson Collyce Gan Crate
Oty Hee mii Dengay
Call of Youth Camp Opens and Jubilee Notes
The article reports WeC TU opening the Call of Youth camp with a plan to log in April 5 and close May 10, aiming for ten new members in each town during the first week. It also notes Jubilee convention decisions on state workers and strong past membership gains, plus a false fire alarm that sent Butter milk Ward fans and fire trucks through Sid Bradley's ward before Chief Weiser ended the chase.
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Wecmut
Trey
Jb Wie
William Byington
West Bedford
Wright
Buttermilk
Sid Bradley
Weiser
Election Ballots Sent To Washington For Return
A fragmented report describes ballots being dispatched to Washington with details on mailing, sealing, and security. It notes involving a past Chilee department and a sergeant at arms, with later notification of shipment specifics and return arrangements.
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Bayeoney Ba
Ebert Bs Vita
Sten
Walla
Tor Mather
Hao
Aber
Tahar
Fife
Avis
St. Senate
Wadlington
Reluira
Manual Training Dept Pays Off Debts and Bills
The Manual Training Department at the federal school presents a financial statement listing paid items and outstanding charges. It shows payments for furniture and equipment including pedestals, library tables, a cedar chest, radio cabinets, and a center table.
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Manual Training Dept
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