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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1925
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR yields a report on a school bond election. Voters cast ballots, with some spoiled ballots noted at the City Lot. The district’s education bond issue appears central, with unclear details and timing.
A long tale from Morgan City says a Colorado drive killed numerous rabbits for distribution to the poor. Will Pelton says his father witnessed a jackrabbit as large as a deer. L. V. Rothrock shot a monster rabbit in a cornfield after three coyotes spooked by the feat.
Judge H M Towner, once a third district Iowa judge, now governor of Porto Rico, denies reports he will resign. He states health issues were misreported and he remains in good health and intends to stay as Porto Rico governor.
The Ross Center Sunshine Club met at Mrs Elmer Cobbs home on January 15 with nine members present. Two new members were welcomed and the afternoon was spent cutting and piecing quilt blocks. The next meeting will be at Mrs Floyd Cobbs home on January 29.
G A Guthrie aged over 86 died at his son’s home in Woodston Kansas last January. He lived many years in Bedford and his body was sent here for burial. Rex Price of the Christian church officiated at the grave services.
Fragmented notice lists filing in the February term including divorce motions criminal prosecutions and a detailed list to be shown later. Mentions Miss Margaret Gaynah Meg arrival and a nurse named Ruth Grayis with unclear dates and visiting status.
The Farmers Union county convention met last Wednesday in the court room with broad local turnout. George Reece was elected president, W. W. Orme secretary treasurer, Joe Osborn vice president, and Mary Osborn county counselor. Frank Miller of Nodaway spoke on marketing contracts. quarterly meetings continue with the first to be held at Clearfield on April 14.
The Bedford Parent-Teachers Association invites all school patrons and concerned citizens to an eight oclock meeting Wednesday in the High School auditorium. The program includes H S Glee Club music, a business session, and talks on aims for the year including child welfare, physical and mental development, social morals, and child labor amendments.
Pete Little from the city will star in a home talent movie directed by Mr Tinsley of Dee Moines. The Rialto theatre will show the finished picture on February 2 and 3 at no charge, with scenes including a fire, an auto wreck, and various home folks in supporting roles. Open casting invites residents to attend the filming.
Mrs James Moneyhan Rett plans a brief visit to Corning to see relatives and friends, writing she will be away a few days and return soon.
Rev C E Hawthorne former pastor of United Presbyterian Albia Iowa now leading Wallace Memorial church Washington D C has received multiple honors since his arrival He represented the city ministers in a govern ment meeting with Pershing He and Mrs Hawthorne attended the Wallace Brugeman wedding with President Coolidge and officials He assisted at Henry Wallace's White House east room funeral A three week evangelistic series drew over eighty new members and the congregation gave them a Christmas gift worth over one hundred deltas
P L Wetmore, local undertaker, recently purchased a Studebaker ambulance car through Snyder Motor Co. It is a Big Six Studebaker sedan adapted for ambulance use with a removable front seat and parcel post setup. The walnut and blue finish, balloon tires, and modifications make it a premier emergency vehicle in the region.
Mr Hastings aged 97 died last Tuesday at the county home where he had lived this winter. Known as Bedford’s long time resident, he remained mentally active and sociable, though without close relatives. He had lived on the Fortnight? lotS before moving to the county home for continuous care. He was a native of Massachusetts.
In Conway area, B Pace, his brother in law E C Milton and Lewis Wilcox were arrested by Sheriff Nevins and deputies after a dawn break in at Cooper garage storage tanks. They allegedly siphoned gasoline into milk cans. Wilcox, about 18, was jailed on bond issues and later released. Pace and Milton, 26 to 28, released on bond. Hearing set for next Friday. investigation tied to missing oil from Cooper storage.
L G Blakeslee of Gravity died after several months of illness. He had lived in Gravity for several years where he bought and sold stock and grain. His death will saddened many county friends and acquaintances who knew him through his business.
C R Andrews of Nodaway township will hold a horse sale at the Kemple & Duncan barn in this city on Thursday January 29. Twenty work horses aged 4 to 10 years will be offered with harness training. All horses and mares to be sold regardless of price. Chil cote Bros. auctioneers and FE OC Dowlin clerk.
A fragment notes a farm rental on January 28th for the purpose of stocking improvements and hay or grain storage. The text indicates the owner leased the place for these farm purposes to enable stock, hay, and grain handling.
A Department of Agriculture letter appeals to U S farmers to cooperate with the Census of Agriculture now in progress. It notes census data will guide annual crop estimates and policy, stresses strict confidentiality, and urges prompt response to ensure timely enumeration. Howard M. Gore, Secretary of Agriculture, signs the appeal.
The Bedford High debate team returns to the Rialto tomorrow night January 23 delivering the same side of the question Against Atlantic while a full musical program accompanies the event. Bedford's band directed by Mr. Mitchell performs several numbers and the high school glee club sings. The evening aims to draw a large audience amid notable expenses to host the debate across the district.
Several wolf bounty claims were filed at County Auditor Armstrong office in recent days. C M Meriden hall Blockton reported shooting an old wolf and sought a 100 dollar bounty. John Adams Dallas township trapped two old wolves and claimed 20 dollars. Cecil Streubin filed for ten dollars for a wolf trapped near his home.
John Turner of Nodaway township was brought to Bedford from New Market and cited before Justice John Nevinson on a charge of intoxication. He was fined 250 dollars and costs, ordered jailed up to 30 days if unable to pay, and remains in jail after failing to post the fine.
Frank Greeley recounts traveling through El Centro and the Imperial Valley, noting hospitality, irrigation surveys led by Wizard Holmes, and river drives across ridged fields. The ride includes government checks to curb smuggling and a switchback mountain road journey toward the distant foothills. Dimensions of agriculture and stock appear as the trip progresses.
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