Welcome Home Visitors Return to Our Town
We welcome back many locals and students returning for holidays or study breaks. The list includes McLaugh, Thompson, Loy, Reynolds, Baker, Dorr, Reece, Stevens, Smith, Bates, Ash, Street, Dugan, Pickering, Beck, Hook, Parks, Conder, Hicks, Maloy, Stright, Vera Johnson, Sawyer, Healy, Wynne and other university affiliates. Their reunions bring joy to the old hometown as families and friends gather for holiday visits and community gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal
Medi- University
Tawa City
Malvern
Lin
Lenox
Mary Hook
Linderwood College
Charles
Alice Parks
Maryville
Worth
Every Day Broadway Play Aids Small Town Venues
The Redpath Vanter Management presents Every Day at the Rialto Theatre in Bedford as the first Lyceum Course show. A comedy drama about politics and love, with Judge Nolan and family, Phyllis, Mrs. Raymond, Berry Wyman, and John McFarlan. Seats available at Ahrens Drug Store.
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Redpath- Vanter
Judge Nolan
Phyllis
Raymond
Berry Wyman
Ward
John McFarlan
Tas
Rialto Theatre
Bedford
Lyceum
Ahrens Drug Store
Bedford Gun Club Annual Supper Shoot
The Bedford Gun Club holds its annual Supper Shoot at their grounds east of town on Tuesday December 30 with a banquet at Gem Cafe by Ribs and Ruby. Members split evenly by draw into two sides to compete for high score. losers pay for the banquet. Captains lead listed teams including Ben Williams and Clyde Smith among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Gun Club
Gem Cafe
Ribs
Ruby
Gom
Ben Williams
Walter Lake
Earl Moore
Floyd Robbins
Sid Creveling
Roy Greenlee
Joe Osborne
Dr. Anderson
Walt Trumbo
H. Hamilton
T. Straight
Don Bristow
James Francis
M. R. Brant
Cal Bradley
George Hadley
Dr. Maloy
Ralph Thompson
Clyde Smith
Frank Wetmore
Edgar Mitchell
Wyatt Blakemore
Geo. Kemery
Bert Hill
Harry Mathew
George Evans
M. D. Lewis
C. Snyder
Sid Webb
Ben Fuller
Lute ‘Taylor
C. C. Wheeler
P. P. Evans
Sid Morris
M. Hamilton
C. Thompson
Singleton Triumphs At Greenfield Town Show
C G Singleton breeder of light and dark brown Leghorn chickens won major premiums at the Greenfield Town show last week. He captured first pen 166 1 8 and Grand Champion Sweepstakes Pen 186 5 16 in Dark Brown Leghorns, plus Sweepstakes in cock er, hen and pullet. He also took Sweepstakes Cock er and third in Mediterranean in Light Mating Class. One dark pullet beat the Chicago sweepstakes winner this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singleton
Greenfield
C. G. Singleton
Bedford
Chicago
Christmas Pageant at Baptist Church Plans Three Act Program
The Bible School at the Baptist church will present a Christmas pageant on Christmas night in three acts titled The Light That Ne'er Shall Fade ACT I Scene 1 The World’s Longing for a Redeemer ACT II Scene 1 Light Rekindled Scene 2 Happy Childhood Days ACT III Scene 1 The Light in All Its Glory Scene 2 The Light Grows Dim Scene 3 The Light Shines Out of Darkness The Light That Ne’er fades
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The
Baptist Church
Bible School
County Reimbursed From Primary Funds
Taylor County auditors report refunds from primary road funds in a recent act of the state legislature. A $5045 check has been issued to the county road fund, with warrants drawn by the county treasurer as easements and rights of way are secured from property owners along the primary road. The article notes $4085 is the first portion of funds received.
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Taylor County
Agin
County Board of Supervi Wits
Phrovih
Hee Board
Winners at Sharps Contest and church officers named
Ray Sharp moved his tin and furnace shop to a new corner and held a prize drawing last Saturday with Len Maxwell winning first prize a steam boiler Chas Norton second a medicine cabinet C F Longfellow third a high stool and Mrs Dennis Bannon fourth a bath spot. Following a social at the Manse on December 18 the Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church elected Carel Thompson president Elaine Meikle vice president and Billy Thompson secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharp
Ray Sharp
Opera House
Len Maxwell
Chas. Norton
C. FL Longfellow
Dennis Bannon
Cobb Harvesting Ice of Superior Quality
William Cobb and his son George begin harvesting ice from their lakes northeast of town. Thirty five men are employed as ice of superior quality is packed by the ton in the storage house. The ice is eight inches thick and clear with no dust. Snow clearance slowed work after a Monday night dump. They expect to finish filling the storehouse this week. born to Mr and Mrs John Marley a 7 14 pound son at Maryville hospital on Monday the 22
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cobb
George
John Marley
Maryville
Farm Bureau News State Convention Set for January 1925
The sixth annual Town Farm Bureau Federation convention is planned for Des Moines January 18 14 15 1925 with a program of speakers and round table discussions among officers and representatives. A new Farm Bureau Short Course will run at Tawa State College in winter in three two week sessions starting January 1 January 10 and February 15. Each course limited to 25 participants. Dues are collectible January 1 1925. members may authorize their county treasurer to draft on their banks on January first each year unless resigning. Members urged to stay, as the Farm Bureau provides benefit. resignations should be considered carefully. Ross Township Farm Bureau to hold a public meeting Tuesday evening December 22 at 8 oclock at the Ghee Joss Center schoolhouse. members asked to bring sandwiches and tea will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Farm Bureau Federation
Des Moines
Tawa State College
Tawa Bureau
Taylor County Farm Bureau
County Farm Bureau
Taylor ‘County
Farm Bureau
Ross Township
Fara Bureau
Tuesaday
Deveney Sou
Ghee Joss Center
al Anemibers
Goffee
Don €. Jones
Dipuctae
Bedford Country Club Elects Its Officers for 1925
Bedford Country Club directors met on December 22 and elected officers for 1925. President Dr K B Paschal Vice President P L Wetmore Secretary M D Lewis Treasurer G V Dinges. Directors remain the same. Plans include clubhouse improvements and utilities. Mr and Mrs Frank John left for Gering Nebraska to join their son-in-law Cleo Burge in his grocery business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Country Club
K. B. Paschal
P. L. Wetmore
M. D. Lewis
G. V. Dinges
Frank John
Gering
Nebraska
John
Cleo Burge
Mrs. John
Bedford's Oldest Horse Dies Surrounded by Family
Bedford mourns as its oldest horse, Prine, age 83, passes away last Sunday evening. The steed, a long-time saddle and single-driver companion of the Stephens family, enjoyed careful care and shelter in life and burial will be marked by a fitting ceremony.
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Kandy
Stephens Canal
Bedford
Ileavas
Stephens
Alnee
Circuit Fair Meeting Jan Lat Officials Set Belford
Officials of the 8. W. Iowa Short Ship Circuit plan a Belford gathering called by President Sir Welch and Secretary Chris Nelson. Delegates from Ghorinda Stemundoah Matern and nearby towns attend to discuss forthcoming fair and midterm meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. W. Iowa
Belford
Transry
Calloaf
Sir Welch
Chis. Nelson
Ghorinda
Stemundoah
Matern
Carol service and license plate notices from December items
The paper notes a Christmas program at Christman Progrant with a church service on Wednesday evening and youth offerings. It also reports motorists receiving 1924 license plates, with County Treasurer Kysar and deputies issuing plates and reminding applicants to use their numbers. A Sunshine Club meeting on December 18th at Mrs. Cobb’s home and plans for January 1st New Year gathering are recorded.
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Kysar
Frank Bebee
Goodfellows To Distribute Cheer At Bedford
Goodfellows of Bedford distribute holiday baskets funded by generous donors amid a $89,000 haul noted after solicitors collected. baskets contained meat, sugar, vegetables, and candies for Christmas dinners, with best wishes extended to those in need.
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Theodfelows
Bedford
Maki
Datlar Brank Mason
A. Wo. Hanvdilin
ML Wy Taint
Frive Headley
Winn Tau Wide
Kay Sharp
S. Beringer
Hooton Habery
Coon Press
Tapiatt
Moor Thirty
Keith
Steplodis
Hriew
Ptr
Maloy
Ash
Duthy A
ES. Lather
M. Puavhal
Unis Ob
Morelibts State Bank
Hhrathers
Muller Souter Cleo Co
Ahrend Drug Gu
Sheley Worley & Co
Hedford
Auto
Walker Levine
Weingard
Gray Shaw
Drs
Zachary & Zachary
A. Jy Shithem
Mrs
V. R. Sonith
K. Armstrong
V. M. Kinnison
O. A. Kysnt
S. 2. Weir
I. BR. Steel
Collins QU 'Go
Price & Son
de G
W. Rim
Christmas Services at Baptist Church Set for New Year
The Baptist Church reports high order Christmas services with choir and Anthem performances by Davis and the male quartet. Bible school program planned for Christmas, with a party in the parlors on Wednesday. Special meetings begin Sunday Jan 4 with all welcome. Minister C W Fletcher invites attendance.
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C. W. Fletcher
White Christmas brings heavy snow across the vicinity
The period sees substantial snowfall with about ten inches reported in places. Snow blankets roads and fields, easing later into firmer, packed drifts after hours of continued falling. Local travel remains cautious despite apparent road improvement as storms persist.
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Ain
Old Mother Earth
Family trip and anniversary plans noted in local column
Mrs. Ben Stearns and her son Hi left Gravity for Guide Rock via Bedford on Tuesday. Net plans to spend the holidays with her father. Mr and Mrs W R Ryker will celebrate their wedding anniversary in December with all family members invited to join the celebration.
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Ben Stearns
Gravity
Bedford
Guide Rock
Net
W. R. Ryker
Fam
Also Mentioned on This Page
McLawk
MecLaugh
Ives
Ity
Babe
Earth
Cobb
Farm Bureau News
L. A. Nordhausen
Bareau
Marster
Christman
Vhe Chirteen
Sanlayr Sehout
Weloek
Eversenne
Sunshine Club
Ross Center
Leslie Cobb
Enel
Elmer Cobb
Goodfellows
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