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Newspaper

Bedford Free Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1925

Page

2

Local residents and visitors frequent Lenox area

Eula Lele McKim Celia ited the local high school in the afternoon. Helen Hardenbrook left Friday for Chariton for a few days visit. Mrs. Will Carter of St Joseph arrived for a relatives visit. Maude Long of New Market spent last week with friends Daisy Hunt er y and Miss Daisy. Mrs. Bryan Mohter to Lenox to visit parents. Myre Bridges, nephew of A J Ridge, visiting from Holinois near Se. O E meeting to be held next Tuesday. Mayor Black of Lenox attended county seat business. Maryville visitor Mrs Dorr consulted doctors for health. Ethel Guard returned from Grand River after visiting. J R Kopp seeking throat treatment in Maryville. Mrs Albert Norris and baby returned from Cameron to home. Georgia Parker visited Chas Cornell in Creston. R E Bradley to move his real estate office March 1. Dr Roy V Canon of Maryville spent Sunday with parents. plays in Presbyterian church orchestra.

Miss Rose Thompson Visits Cousin in Maryville

Miss Rose Thompson traveled to Maryville last Saturday to visit her cousin Miss Nagel Thompson who is recovering from an appendicitis operation. Nagel is progressing well. Mrs Ophie Fieli of Washington DC, sister of a Hoover town figure, is recovering after a hospital stay. Mrs Nana Turner of Lane Hospital in San Francisco is critically ill.

Rose Thompson Maryville Spena Sreemen Miss Nagel Thompson Ophie Fieli Washington D. C Hoover Nana. Turner Lane Hospital San Fristi

Miss Helén Eigith Visits Maryville Tuesday Forenoon

A fragment notes Miss Helén Eigith visiting Maryville on Tuesday forenoon with unreadable surrounding context. The readable portion confirms the visit and timing, but lacks additional details or events to expand the item.

Eigith Maryville

Poultry Meeting Set for Farm Bureau Office in Lenox

Attorney Walter Van Hotten of Lenox visited forenoon on Tuesday to attend a poultry meeting at the Farm Bureau Office. IL T. Richey and friends from near Sharpsburg were in town last evening for a session at the Old Opera House. James Bridgeman of West Lenox stopped by, adding his name to local readers.

Walter van Hotten Lenox James. Bridgeman

Local Legion Posts Banquet Draws Cornell of Creston

Tuesday evening the Cornell of Creston attended the locals Legion post banquet at the Presbyterian church.

Chas Cornell Creston Presbyterian Church

Bake window sale by Methodist Ladies Missionary Society

The Ladies Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will hold a bake window sale on Saturday the 14th. Watch for announcement of sale locations next week.

Ladies Missionary Society of the Methodist Church

Student Helen Beard Returns to Drake University

Miss Helen Beard visited over Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Lawrence Beard before returning to her school work at Drake University Tuesday. She came to the area to finish the semester and departed afterward.

Helen ‘Beard Lawrence Beard Drake University

Iowa City Historian Bruce Mahan To Broadcast Radio Talk

Bruce Mahan of Iowa City linked with the Iowa State Historical Society will air another engaging talk on the radio from Iowa City tomorrow Friday. The program runs from 12 30 to 1 30 p m marking the latest in his series of local history discussions each week.

Bruce Mahan Iowa City Iowa State Historical Society

Fuller couple announce birth of daughter Ann in Columbus

Word has been received here of the birth of a daughter named Ann to Mr and Mrs Fred Fuller of Columbus Ohio on Wednesday January 28 Fred is a son of Mr and Mrs Ren H Fuller of this city.

Ann Crete Fred Fuller Columbus Ohio Fred Ren H. Fuller

Poultry Meeting Scheduled for Feb 12 1926

Poultry enthusiasts to attend a meeting February 12 1926 at the Farm Bureau Office to discuss bird farming practices and cooperative arrangements. Attendees will hear from local specialists and exchange notes on feed efficiency and disease prevention.

Farm Bureau

Presbyterian Missionary Society Sale at Kysar Worley Store

The ladies of the Presbyterian Missionary Society announce a big window sale at the Kysar Worley & Company store on Saturday February 7th. The sale opens at 9:30 AM. Proceeds benefit missions and local church programs.

Soatety Kysar Worley & Company

Bedford Property Sale Near Troy Spencer Farm Move Planned

Bradley sold the Troy Spencer property in west Bedford to Mrs Pearl Smith last week with possession set for March first. Spencer and family will move back to their farm south of town on March first.

Roe. Bradley Troy Spencer West Bedford Pearl Smith Mr. Spencer

Roby Seeks Dodge Car Agency Showroom in Bedford

Mr Roby of Clarinda visited Bedford this week to locate a showroom for Dodge Brothers cars. He is encountering difficulty securing a suitable location but hopes to secure one soon.

Roby Clarinda Bedford Dodge Brothers

Social Dance at Old Opera House on February 11

A social dance will be held at the Old Opera House on Wednesday evening February 11. Good music is assured and admission for couples is $1. Spectators may attend for free. Everyone seeking a wholesome, well-run event is invited to come.

Neighbors bid farewell to Spencer family moving to Conway

Neighbors of the Lee Spencer family gathered at their southwest home last Saturday for a social evening and farewell party as they plan to move March first to the Donaldson farm near Conway. Games were played and refreshments served.

Lee Spencer Here Donaldson Conway

Surprise dinner at Atty. J R Locks home honors husband

A Tuesday evening surprise party and social dinner were hosted by Mrs. Locke at attorney J R Locks home in honor of her husband. Attendees included Mr and Mrs W H Lake, Mr and Mrs John Nevins, Mr and Mrs G T Roberts, and Mr and Mrs J P Street.

Atty. J

Short Ship Circuit Officials Meet in Council Bluffs

N Nelson secretary of the Short Ship Circuit of Southwestern Iowa attends an officials meeting in Council Bluffs today set to advance plans for the coming fair season. Representatives will be present from Malvern Clarinda Shenandoah Harlan Avoca and Beilford.

N. Nelson Iowa Council Bluffs Malvern Clarinda Shenandoah Harlan Avoca Beilford

Mrs Soles Undergoes Stomach Ulcer Operation

Mrs. Frank Mohr relays a message from her sister Mrs. W. L. Soles of Ft. Collins Colo stating that her husband W. L. Soles underwent stomach ulcer removal surgery there. The operation was successful and he is progressing well. Mr. Soles was once a bandmaster in this area.

Frank Mohr W. L. Soles Ft. Collins Colo Soles

St Joseph Hospital Undergoes Brief Closure

A local hospital identified as St Joseph Hospital underwent a brief closure lasting a few weeks, as officials addressed unspecified issues. Details remain limited in current reporting.

Bradley Returns Home From Marysville Visit in Kansas

Sid Bradley returned home last week from a visit with his daughter in Marysville Kansas. He had been there a few days looking after farms near there and disposed of about eighty acres while away. Everything looked good in that locality, but Sid preferred Iowa.

Sid Bradley Marysville Kansas Flossie’ Rhoads Iowa

Mrs Carl Werner and son Melville visit Gravity home

Mrs Carl Werner and her son Melville left Bedford on their return from a months stay visiting her mother Mrs M Damewood of Gravity New York. They had been in the community with other relatives and friends.

Carl ‘Werner ‘and

Haller Family Visit Heads to Des Moines for Ill mother

Mr and Mrs R Haller of Cordell Oklahoma visited Mrs Frank Smith and family here last Monday. They left yesterday noon for Des Moines on account of the serious illness of Mrs Elizabeth Smith who is to be taken to the hospital there today.

R. Haller Cordell Okla Frank Smith Des Moines Elizabeth Smith

Kinnisons’ Road Trip From Ottawa to California Planned

Mr. Kinnison departed last Friday afternoon in his car for a journey through Kansas to visit the Will Dallison home in Ottawa. He will continue on a southern route to California to see his brother Kenneth and sister Mrs Roy Tate.

Kinnison Kansas Will Dallison Ottawa California Kenneth Roy Tate

Unethical Medical Advertising Sparks County Action

The Taylor county association recently abolished a troubling practice and has prompted reaction from doctors and druggists. The druggist contends that MDs should not compound their own prescriptions, arguing it preserves professional boundaries.

Doctors of Medicine Taylor County Association

Bedford Visitor Recovers From Tractor Crush Injuries

Glen Heath of near Conway visited Bedford last Friday while recovering from severe injuries suffered last fall when crushed beneath a tractor. He uses crutches and remains hindered by hip and leg pain but is glad to be able to go out occasionally.

Glen Heath Conway Bedford

Tyler Williams Dies in Champaign After Residency Here 85

Tyler Williams, long time resident of this community, died last Thursday in Champaign Illinois where he had lived for several years. He left the area with his family about twenty years ago, first moving to Chillicothe Missouri and later to Illinois. He was 85 at his death. Funeral services were held in Champaign last Saturday with burial in Marengo Illinois where he grew up.

Tyler Williams Champaign Chillicoth Mo Illinois Tll Marengo Til

Miss Lula Lasley Returns to Savannah Nurse at Local Hospital

Miss Lula Lasley came back to Savannah Missouri on Saturday after a stay with her parents while her father underwent an operation in Kansas City. She is glad his recovery, reports he is home and well. Lasley has served as a student nurse at the Savannah hospital for about two years and is proud of her cancer treatment focus.

Lula Lasley Savannah Kansas City Miss Lasley

Dave Chilcote Longtime Conway Bridge Foreman Seeks Pension

Dave Chilcote of Conway visited on business early this week. He has served in county bridge construction for 22 years, five years under foreman White and seventeen years as a gang foreman. He plans to continue at least one more year and deserves a pension when he must retire.

Dave Chilcote Conway Iridge White Dave

Creston region horse breeder claims large stable and sales

Arthur Cobb of near Creston visited relatives this week and discussed his race horse business. He runs a farm ten miles from Creston with 82 horses, over half stall fed in a large barn. A weanling colt sold for 300 dollars at a Chicago sale last December, tying for top.

Arthur Cobb Creston Chicago

Ramona a Me 80 well mother is ie

Unable to determine a coherent news item from the provided fragmented OCR text. The readable parts do not form a complete event, person, or place sufficient for a full newspaper card summary.

Ramona

Reed children recover after serious illness at George Hughes home

The two children of Mr and Mrs Reed Rogers who had been quite seriously ill with bronchitis at the George Hughes home here were able to return to their home recently.

Reed Rogers George Hughes

Reece Daughter Suffering Appendicitis Near Town

Jean Reece daughter of Mr and Mrs Mart Reece of west of town has been quite ill recently with appendicitis It is hoped that an operation will not be necessary.

Jean Reece Mart’ Reece West ‘of Town

Boy Price Injured While Sledding in City

Shirley Price, small son of Mr and Mrs Ray Price of this city, sustained a deep cut in his leg yesterday evening. The blade of his open knife was thrust into his limb when he collided with a tree while playing on a sled.

Shirley Price Ray Price

Webb to Lead Cedar Rapids District for National Life

Sid P Webb will soon move to Cedar Rapids to take charge as District Agent for The National Life Association of Des Moines. He has had marked success in his current territory and will retain it for a time. Mrs Webb and daughter Marjorie have been in Cedar Rapids for several months.

Sid P. Webb Cedar Rapids National Life, Association of Des Moines Webb Marjorie

Ed Thompson Attends Interstate Merchants Congress in Chicago

Ed Thompson of Thompson Mercantile Co departs Tuesday for Chicago to join the Interstate Merchants Congress annual meeting, sponsored by the Chicago Chamber of Commerce. About a thousand attendees are expected as speakers from across the United States present success stories and tours of wholesale houses. Thompson will visit his sons James, a Chicago University student, and Richard, a Marshall Field representative buying stock for the store.

Ed Thompson Thompson Mercantile Company Chicago Interstate Merchants Congress Chicago Chamber of Commerce United States James Chicago University Richard Marshall Field

Pythian Circle To Meet Friday At Mrs Nelsons Home

The Pythian Circle will meet Friday February 6 at the home of Mrs N Nelson. Hostess Mrs J E B Moody will be assisted by several ladies including Mrs C N Nelson and Mrs W J Negius. Attendees are asked to bring a tea towel to hem and to come prepared for a group photo.

Pythian Circle N. Nelson J. EB. Moody C. N. Nelson W. J. Negius J. W. Ailen Frank Wisdom Len Maxwell Joé. Keith

Roxa Tale Includes Gale of Idaho and Adopted Daughter

A fragment mentions Gale of Idaho and individuals Frank A and Alice I with Mary C and an adopted daughter, indicating a family or personal context amid sparse OCR data.

Roxa Bieit Gale Idaho Frank, A Alice I

Tea February 10th at Presbyterian church program

The Women's Missionary Society will host a Tea on Tuesday February 10th at three o clock in the church. Devotionals by Mrs. W E Crum include a map talk by Mrs C Ss Orth. A list of items: missionary heroines, piano duet by Mrs Paschal and Helen Thompson, reading by Mrs Menzies, Ruth Wyant Graham letter read by Mrs Ash, Japanese drill by Edith Thompson, Olive Orth, Virginia Wynne, Betty Vogt, Margaret Meikle. Drums by William Crump III. Invite guests. admission 25 cents.

Women’s ‘Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Ss. Orth Helen Thompson Menzies Ruth Wyant Graham Ash Eadith “Thompson Olive Orth Virginia Wynne Betty Vogt Margaret Meikle William Crump III

Baptist Ladies Missionary Society Program Notes

The Baptist Ladies Missionary Society met in the church parlors on Tuesday afternoon February 3. After devotional led by Mrs Wertz, the program included talks on Mormonism the Negro and the Indian by various members, a missionary story by Mrs George Timbo, and reports on the year’s achievements including work among the American Indian Latin North America Chinese work in California and work among the Hindus with several missionary stories shared by members.

Baptist Ladies Missionary Society the Ladies. Missionary Society of the Baptist Eva Goff Cummings J. 3 Larsson George Timuibo Mary Dunning Latin North America D. Kingsley Manker California Tom Hosman Beck Paschal

Dinner Held In Honor At Athelstan Couple’s Home

Mr and Mrs Van Reenan of Athelstan Iowa were guests of honor at a six o'clock dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Marviv yle and Mr and Mrs Glen Woods at the Woods residence.

F Ray Athelstan Iowa van Reenan Marvivyle Glen Woods

Fragmentary Meeting Notice for February Schedule

Fragmentary text notes orders for sugar and oyster shell purchased and to be filled this week. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday evening February 6 at 7:30. Cor sec. and officer notes appear in the corrupted segment.

Ben Eee

Sunshine Club Meeting At Mrs Floyds Home

The Sunshine Club met at the home of Mrs. Floyd last Thursday January 29 with eleven members present at noon. Plans for a hostess pil was discussed and the next meeting will be February 12 at Mrs. B. Ay EB Coon’s home.

Sunshine Club

Morning Endeavors at Six Thirty in Union Service

Morning service at six thirty in the Union church, titled Morning, Shepherd, with Endeavor groups gathered for prayer and reflection. The event invites members for a contemplative start to the day.

Shepherd” Endeavor’ S

Expressions of sympathy for Mrs Reid and family

Neighbors and friends express sincere thanks for kind expressions of sympathy during the sickness of our husband and Mrs Geo Reid and family.

Nany Uzing Géo Reid

Also Mentioned on This Page

S. Pieringer ‘Optometrist Poultry Arm Bureau Eula McKim and The High School Helen ® Hardenbrook Chariton Dr. ‘Louis Will - Carter St. Josep Wiese Maude, Long New Daisy Bryan Mohter Robt G. Ball Myre Bridges A. J.ridge City Holinois O. E Sues Will Geegley Merrell St.’ Joseph Margaret Aiten, Roy Duncan Sidey J. A. “Wyant Clarfield Black J. W. Dorr Ethel] Guard Grand River G. W. Rimel J.R. Kopp Albert Norris Cameron, Til Georgia Parker Mrs R. E. Bradley Real Estate Agient Times Republican werBict. I Pag Roy V Jim Canon Canon Playas Farm Bureau’ Office St ‘Joseph’ ‘Hospital I. C. Welch Beford Tows ATE Gibbons George Lucas Wisdom & Kirketeg Byron Strain Cockerels J. W. Stephiens Big. Fisher J. R In. Co Fox Wetmore
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