Bedford Baptist pastor Scott and family remembered
A long excerpt recalls Rev. Scott a Bedford pastor in 1886 who organized the first youth Christian group, later mission work in Japan with the A B F M S. Harold Scott, his son, and daughter Mrs Wiley are noted, as is Mrs Beck who handed the clipping for publication. The piece honors a man deemed a great soul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
America
W- F. Beck
Scott
Mongan Park Seminary
Chicago
Bers
Beck
Bailig
Portland
Ore
Japan
The
A. BF. M
Harold
Bedford
Wiley
China
Arerléa
Petit Jury To Report Next Tuesday Morning
The petit jury will report for service in the February term of the Taylor County district. Names listed include P W Spencer, Ross. Louisa Ball, Blockton. Glen Savage, Sharpsburg. Forest Ray, Clearfield. Eliza Bowers, Blockton. Anna Rusco, Athelstan. Albert Mitchell, Bedford. Bert Taylor, Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petit Jury
Taylor County
Distri P.W
Spencer
Ross
Louisa Ball
Blockton
Glen
Savage
Sharpsburg
Forest
Ray
Clearfield
Eliza Bowers
Anna Rusco
Athelstan
Albert Mitchell
Bedford
Bert
Taylor
Ross Center Sunshine Club Meets for Quilting
The Ross Center Sunshine Club met Thursday afternoon February 12 at Mrs I B Coon's home with nine members and one visitor Mrs Walter John. The group spent the afternoon quilting for the hostess. The next meeting will be at Mrs Fred S Hittfield's home on February 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Center
Sunshine Club
I. B. Coon
Walter John
Fred S. Hittfield
Cautionary note on fire safety and fire crews duty
A terse caution urges calling the central location during a fire and clearing traffic when the siren sounds. It warns that being struck by fire equipment is a personal fault if misdirected, while a miss is the fault of the responders. It emphasizes trainees’ duty and pay and asks the reader to think it over.
Dubin Joins Bedford Produce Company Trio
Sam Dubin becomes a member of the Bedford Produce Company alongside A. L. Bristow and Don Bristow. For several months he has run a Satan produce business with Farry Little, based in the Clark Sale Pavilion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Dubin
Bedford Produce Company
Frank Crow Moves Barber Shop to Main Street Location
Frank Crow will move his barber shop to a building on Main Street, first door west of the Wayside Inn. Improvements at the new location are currently underway.
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Frank Crow
Main Street
Wayside Inn
Civic League Food Sale Window Set Saturday
The Ladies of the Civic League Third Ward Division plan a Food Sale Window at Kysar and Co this Saturday. Proceeds go to league initiatives and community support programs in the district.
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Civic League
Kysar& Co
Mothers Meeting at T A High School Auditorium
The Parents Teachers Association will hold a Mothers Meeting in the High School Auditorium Friday evening February 20 at 7 45. Program includes solos speeches and discussions with Miss Tressie Dunlavy Miss Damewood Miss Cowan and others. Mothers of the town are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parents-Teachers’ Association
Tressie Dunlavy
Manners
Bartles
Walter Lake
Damewood
Clark ‘Paul
Cowan
Walter Houck
D. Dress
Labley
L. Bearde
Farm School Days in Taylor County Next Week
Farm Bureau and Extension Service plan a series of Schools on livestock production and soil fertility in Taylor County next week. Rex Beresford will lead the Feeding part as alfalfa and other soil building crops rise in importance. Sessions at Farm Bureau Office February 24 at 1:30, New Market Odd Fellows Hall February 24 at 7:30, Blockton February 25 at 1:30, Sharpsburg February 26 at 7:30.
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Taylor County
Farm Bureau and Extension Service
Rex Beresford
Extension Service
Farm Bureau
New Market
Odd’ Fellows’ “Hall
Blockton
Sharpsburg
Presbyterian Church
High Class Music as Lyceum Finale at Rialto
The Winter Lyceum Course closed with the Zedler Symphonic Quintet at the Rialto theatre. Director Mr Zedeler offered insights on the works, aiding audience appreciation of classical interpretations. A soprano delivered several solos to close a highly esteemed program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Rialto Theatre
Zedler
Zedeler
Bible School Sees 234 Attendance at Sunday Service
The church notes an attendance of 234 last Sunday with over 200 average so far this year and a goal of 250. Services begin at 9 45 with communion and preaching at 11 and an evening service at 7 30. Young people led a Christian Endeavor prayer meeting with strong talks and music, praising their effort and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Poole
Bedford High School declamatory contest at Rialto Theatre
The Inter-class Declamatory Contest at Bedford High, Feb 18, saw Kenneth Chilcote win Oratorical, Ruth Nevius Dramatic, Elmer Bladow Humorous. The trio will represent Bedford at the Feb 22 Four School Contest in New Market with Creston Corning Shenandoah judges awarding top places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford High School
Rialto Theatre
Kenneth Chilcote
Ruth Nevius
Elmer Bladow
Bedford
New Market
Clarinda
Moony
Creston
Corning
Shenandoah
Ruth Purcell
Woodrow
Wilson
Rath ‘Nevius
Mildred Cade
Patria
Ilmer Biladow
Binin’ ‘Meikle
Mershun
Poultry Association Elects 1925 Officers
Taylor County Poultry Association elected officers at the Farm Bureau office. J. W. Hopson as President Dean McCormick Vice President John Lacy as Treasurer. Directors include Mrs. Chas Steele Cora Kemper Mrs Dean McCormick E H Chilcote D C Mohlér and C C Singleton. The show report notes good financial health with a small surplus after paying $100 for uniform coop loans. The next show will be judged by Hersey of Parkersburg Iowa. A potential comparison show is discussed and the semi annual meeting set for August mid month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County Poultry, Association
Farm Bureau
J. W. Hopson
Dean McCormick
Lec'y
Treas
John Lacy
Chas. Steele
Migs Cora Kemper
E. H. Chilcote
D. C. Mohlér
C. C. Singleton
Hersey
Parkersburg
Iowa
Roof Fire at Henderson Home Near School
A small fire was discovered at the Elmer Henderson residence near the school building last Sunday during Sunday school time. Neighbor Garf ield Hadley climbed onto the roof and helped douse the blaze with water before the fire trucks arrived, preventing further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Henderson
Garfield Hadley
Maryville visitor Friday forenoon
Mrs J W Dorr arrived in Maryville as a visitor on Friday forenoon visiting local residents and sightseeing in the city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Dorr
Maryville
Public Welfare and Hygiene Campaign Volunteers Named
State public welfare hygiene campaign organizers announce a slate of representatives from churches and schools including Curtis Bent Mrs Wayne Paige G V Dinges J S Nevins Katherine Roberts Fred Peyton Hamblin J P Street John Unrison Walter Houck Walkup and Bridges as organizer chairman and secretary. A Public Welfare and State Hygiene meeting is set at the Presbyterian church next Sunday at 3 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Bent
Presbyterian Church
Wayne Paige
G. V. Dinges
J. S. Nevins
Walkup
Baptist Church
Bridges
Wayne’ Paige
Sixteenth Annual Des Moines Town Automobile Show Opens February 23
Local auto dealers plan to showcase over 125 cars from 26 makes at the Des Moines Coliseum from February 23 to 28. The event, billed as the largest in the state and among the west, features luxury models, special lighting, continuous music, orchestras, and service booths for out of town visitors. WHO will broadcast from the show on February 23 and 26 at 7 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
West
Des Moines Switch
Deputy Tax Deputy to Aid Bedford Residents in 1924 Returns
A deputy collector of Internal Revenue will be in Bedford February 24 25 26 to assist county taxpayers with filing 1924 income tax returns. The event promotes the new Revenue Act of 1924 and offers free advice and help at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Bedford
Court House
Cookies for Disabled Veterans Reach Knoxville Hospital
The Ladies Auxiliary of Bedford Post No. 164 sent 900 cookies to veterans in a government hospital in Knoxville. They filled the request with 133 1-2 dozen cookies packed into two boxes and mailed them promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary of the American Legion
Bedford Post No. 164
Knoxville
Kinisons Take Western Auto Trip to California
Mr and Mrs W M Kinison are traveling by car to California, sending letters home from their southern route through Ottawa Kansas Oklahoma and on to warmer spring days. They note farmers preparing the ground for spring planting and share impressions from the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Kinison
California
Ottawa
Kansas
Oklahoma
Knights of Pythias Social Evening at Lodge Hall
The Knights of Pythias from here hosted a social evening with a visiting delegation from Blockton lodge. A third degree was conferred and a presentation ceremony followed in which Grand Lodge gave Bedford Chapter a fine altar Bible. H. L. Carr of Blockton, district deputy grand chancellor, spoke. Oysters were served after the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. P. Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Blockton Lodge
Grand Lodge
Bedford
H. L. Carr
Blockton
Injured man treated after hay fork accident
Donald John of near Bedford was seriously injured last week when he jumped from a load of hay onto a fork handle. The hand pierced his clothing and entered his rectum, causing a deep laceration. He was taken to Maryville hospital by Wetmore ambulance and underwent an operation. He is reported to be recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald John
Bedford
Maryville
Wetmore
Doughertys Visit Cuba Card From Florida Trip
Mr and Mrs T M Dougherty of New Market sent a February 11 card from Havana Cuba noting weeks in Florida visiting most points of interest and enjoying themselves. They say their Culby visit will add pleasure to their stay in the south land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Dougherty
New Market
Havana
Cuba
Paul Jaqua Advanced as State Agent in Oklahoma
Paul Jaqua, son of Attorney and Mrs. H. H. P. Jaqua of this city, has long worked for Hanover Fire Insurance in Des Moines. The firm recently promoted him to state agent for Oklahoma as his family plans a move to Oklahoma City. Jaqua is a Beicon High School 1911 graduate and attended Coe College. He also worked in a bank at Sheldon Town after college.
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Paul.Jaqua
Mra
HH. P. Jaqua
Hanover Fire Insurance Company
Des Moines
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Paul
Beicod High School
Coe
Eaton
Cadet Rapids
Town
Clase
Oeroi College
Sheldon Town
Nowelle Smith Wedding in Maryville Home
Miss Mildred Nowells daughter of and Riley B. Smith were married Tuesday February 10 in Maryville Missouri by Rev. Mr. Mitchell. The couple will reside on a farm in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Nowells
Riley B. Smith
Maryville
Mr. Mitchell
Roy Duncan Named Deputy Sheriff for the County
The announcement states Roy Duncan will assume the duties of deputy sheriff soon, replacing Virgil Vincent who currently holds the office after V. M. Kinnigan served briefly. Sheriff W. J. Nevins began his term at the start of the year, then resigned before serving, and J. W. Pickering appointed to the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Duncan
J. WH. Pickering
W. J. Nevins
V. M. Kinnigan
Virgil Vincent
Social News Notes From Bedford County Churches
The Sorosis Class of the Presbyterian church meets with Mrs. Wm Straight on Wednesday September 25. The Bedford County Club women hold a Friday February 20 business meeting at 2 30pm at Community Club Rooms. The Women Home Missionary Society of the M H church gathers Tuesday February 24 with Mrs D R Toman and Mrs Paul in charge assisted by Mrs Virgil Putnam. Mrs G T Roberts leads devotion. The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church meets February 24 in church parlors with hostesses Mesdames Chas Martin Ed Thompson S Hurtzler Chas Dinges M L Dinges C C Singleton Pat Lundy W H Gooding A J Sowers F P Bell A Mitchell Phon Singleton Sam Hartzle and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Country Club
Women’s Home Missionary Society of the
M. H. Church
D. R. Toman
Paul
Virgil Putnam
G. T. Roberts
Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
Mesdames Chas. Martin
Ed Thompson
9. Hurtzler
Chas. Dinges
M. L. Dinges
C. C. Singleton
Pat Lundy
W. H. Gooding
A. J. Sowers
F. P. Bell
A. Mitchell
Phon. Singleton
Sam Hartzle
Free Dental Clinic for Taylor County Children
Taylor county dentists sponsor a free educational dental clinic for preschool and primary grade children from March 30 to April 3. Dr. G Ho Wander and Miss Ethel Rubona will conduct examinations cleanings brush drills and talks on teeth across Bedford Gravity and Lenox with funding from the Christmas Seal Sale. Local nurses Red Cross and Farm Bureau join in with county schools and associations supporting the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
G. Ho Wander
The
State University
Mise Ethel Rubona
Bedford
Gravity
Lenox
Ernestine Larsen
County Red Cross Public Health
Couity Red Cross
Maroni-Teachers, Association and
Farm Bureau
Clin
Sheppard-Towner Group
Frances Brophy
Extension
Surprise at Stephens Home Celebrate Daughters Mock Wedding
About seventy one neighbors gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Geo Stephens east of Lawn for a pleasant surprise for their daughter Miss Ruby. The evening featured merriment and music including a mock wedding with the bride’s twins and nurse maid causing much laughter. Gifts were exchanged and many local families attended the festive event ending in late hours as wishes for many happy years were extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Stephens
Lawn
Ruby
Bess
Verniv Stephens
John Mohler
Harold
W. O. Denton
Jim Ross
Claude Hamilton
Albert Mitchell
Imma
Tom Stewart
Grant Davis
Trumbo
Ewart
Mra
David Kingsley
George Irwin
Will Mohler
Floyd Shelly
Herb’ Skinneraz
Arlie Beall
Chas, Allen
Homer Ayty
Thos. Barks
Arthur
Thomas
Claude Betsy
William Parks
Alice
Gordon Visit Ties Families at Wyant Home
Mr and Mrs Ed Gordon of Letex visited Monday at the J A Wyant home where Mrs Gordon is the sister of Mrs Wyant, strengthening family ties in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Gordon
Letex
J. A. Wyant
Mrs. Gordon
Mrs. Wyant
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Michigan
Osaka
Dubin
T. A
Mothers
Church of Christ
Chilcote
Nevius
Bladow
Poultry Association
Henderson
Welf Hygiene
Nest
Kinnisons
Doughertys
Paul Jaqua
Nowelle-Smith
Social News
Dental Clinic For Taylor CO
Stephens
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