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New Bedford Baptist Temple Dedicated in Bedford Iowa
The Bedford community celebrated the dedication of a new Baptist temple described as one of the most beautiful worship spaces. Rev W M Walker delivered a dedicatory sermon from 2 Samuel 24 24, stressing gifts to the Lord must cost sacrifice. Total building cost reached 12840 43 with 1800 remaining. 1575 20 was raised toward the organ. The edifice features nine basement compartments, ornate frescoing stained glass and windows honoring past pastors and missionary work. Church officers include Pastor D W Griffith deacons A B VanSickle J R Crum A P Evans Jno Dowell Jno Larsson trustees Alex John Dr G F Manker A B Wakeman W Osburn and S J Dallison.
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Iowa
Izen
Bedford
Credtis
D. W. Griffith
Filding
Ixi
Johnny Evans
Collins
Smith
W. M. Walker
First Baptist Church of
Des Moines
Bayid
Alexi John
Walker
C. M. Paschial
Alex John
A. P. Evans
D. Maxwell
A. B. Wakeman
J. Dalison
Gideon Wieser
A.B. VanSickle
J. R. Crum
Jno Dowell
Jno. Larsson
G. F. Manker
A B. Wakeman
W. Osburn
J. Dallison