City Council Ends Dam Debate With Creek Location Choice
Last Tuesday the city council heard an engineering report on water supply options. Engineers favored a creek east of town near Mohler bridge, noting a five foot dam could supply abundant water with minimal land loss and affordable filtration and pumping facilities. Plans for creek dam and filtration plant were approved for bid preparation, with other options fading.
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Putnam Land
Itown
Mohler Bridge
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Seeks Members July Contest
The Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion schedules a 3 PM Saturday meeting in club rooms to hear delegate reports from the state convention. A membership drive with a two-team point contest runs until July 8, when the next regular meeting will close and the losers host the winners.
Verne Timberlake Honored at Grinnell College
Verne Timberlake, a Grinnell College student, earned a spot among eight finalists in the Hyde original oration preliminaries held this week. Fourteen orations were submitted and judged by a professor and two students, with prizes of 25, 16, and 100 dollars awarded to the top three in the finals.
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Verne Timberlake
Grinnell
Grinnell College
John Dale Secures Good Position With Union Pacific
John Dale son of Mr and Mrs Jerry Dale of this city has studied at Platt Commercial College St Joseph Mo for nine months and has been placed in a fine position with the Union Pacific Railroad at Maryville Kansas Bedford rejoices as another local young man makes good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dale
Jerry Dale
Platt Commercial College
St. Joseph
Union-Pacific Railroad
Maryville
Kansas
Bedford
Primary Road No 3 Passes Bedford in County Plan
County Auditor receives a State Engineer letter detailing Ames commission decisions to keep Primary Road No 8 through Bedford but plan relocations east and west of town to remove right angled turns. Proposals include extending the road west to intersect the south county road and north to the pase line road near New Market, with further talks to yield a satisfactory plan. The commission opposes relocation on the base line or Waubonsie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
White
Ames
Bedford
Here
New Market
Board of Supervisors
Base
Waubonsie
Lightning Strikes High Line Near Gravity
Last Monday forenoon lightning struck the high line near Gravity disabling service for most of the afternoon. The Lee company of Clarinda owns the line and local manager Mr. Toman and crew repaired it by eight that evening. The strike damaged hundreds of feet of line and melted wires. a grounded line scorched a nearby chicken to death, with no other fatalities reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Company
Clarinda
Toman
Bedford Gun Club Holds Fourth Open Shoot
The Bedford Gun Club conducted its fourth club shoot at the club grounds east of town on June 1. Contestants scored from 21 to 89 with S E Wainwright and Joe Osborne tying at 46, and F L Wetmore scoring 48. Next shoot scheduled for June 15 and the 150 bird event on July 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Roy Greenlee
F. L. Wetmore
E. H. Mitchell
Where Do We Celebrate In Bedford Or Lenox Feature
The text notes Bedford shows little interest in a celebration for a regular blowout. Lenox plans a major event with Chaplain Robb speaking at the dedication of the soldiers’ monument at Guss. Picnic dinners and speeches are planned to mark the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Lenox
Robb
Guss
Red Hot Bracelet Sparks Burns to Blacksmith’s Arm
Charles Tracy, a local blacksmith, sustained several burns to his right arm early this week when a red hot horseshoe slipped from his tongs and whipped around his limb. He quipped that even an arm a mile long would still show a burn every few inches along its length.
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Charles Tracy
Charles
Rev J P Lucas Here Recalled By Local Church
Former Church of Christ pastor Rev J P Lucas, who led the local congregation about 35 years ago, spent Decoration Day in town and preached at the church last Wednesday evening. He now has a charge near Council Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Lucas
Church of Christ
Council Bluffs
Memorial Day Address by J. P. Flick at Blockton
Hon James P Flick of Bedford delivered the Memorial Day forenoon address at Blockton before a large audience. Attorney Wisdom served as chairman. Soldiers from all wars participated in the ceremonies with the Legion firing the salute and Bugler Swap of Bedford sounding taps. In the afternoon a Blockton delegation attended the program in Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Flick
Bedford
Blockton
Attorney Wisdom
Legion
Conder and Miss Helen McKee Wed in Maryville
Conder and Miss Helen McKee married last Saturday May 28 at the bride's cousin Mrs N H Brown home in Maryville. Conder is a Bedford High School class of 1921 graduate and the bride, daughter of Mrs B W Smallwood of Hopkins Missouri, taught Domestic Science in Bedford schools. Rev O L Curl officiated with the bride's mother and Herbert Ramsay of Bedford as witnesses. A dinner followed at the Brown home and the couple left for a short honeymoon, planning to make their home in Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conder
Helen McKee
Maryville
N. H. Brown
Bedford High School
B. W. Smallwood
Hopkins Mo
Bedford Schools
O. L. Curl
Methodist Church
Herbert Ramsay
Bedford
Brown
Memorial Services of Bedford Lodges Planned for June 12
Bedford Lodge I O O F No 91 and Golden Rule Rebekah Lodge No 184 will hold memorial services in the park at Bedford Iowa on June 12 1921 at 2 30 pm. The two orders meet at the hall at 2:00 pm and march to the park where Rev Gable of the M E church will deliver the address. They then go to the cemetery to decorate the graves of departed brothers and sisters. The public is invited. By order of Committee.
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Bedford Lodge
Golden Rule Rebekah Lodge No
Bedford
Iowa
Rebekahs
Gable
M. E Citred
Osceola double wedding for Gibson sisters
The Osceola Sentinel reports the May 24 double wedding of Misses Beryl and Pauline Gibson at their home. Beryl married Chas E Prescott of Passaic New Jersey while Pauline wed Lyle H Foster of Osceola Iowa. Attendees from the area included C C Mohler and Frank Mohler family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Beryl
Pauline Gibson
Chas. E. Prescott
Passaic
New Jersey
Lyle H. Foster
Iowa
D. M. Gibson
C. C. Mohler
Frank Mohler
Power Outage Hits Gravity and Bedford Forenoon
A local power line failure left Gravity way and Bedford without electricity for several hours. Lee company crews repaired the line and restored service before Clarence linemen arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Lee Company
Clarinda
Regular Legion Meeting Next Tuesday at Club Rooms
The local post of the Legion will hold its regular monthly meeting in the club rooms next Tuesday evening June 7th.
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Legion
The
Humphrey Observes Decoration Day in Lenox
J. B. Humphrey spent Decoration Day at Lenox observing ceremonies. He attended the local services and visited memorials honoring veterans, sharing reflections on the day’s significance with attendees.
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J. BH. Humphrey
Lenox
Fitting Observance Of Decoration Day Here
Decoration Day observances were held with veteran groups and friends participating. G A R and W R C members accompanied by the American Legion rode to cemeteries for grave decorations and floral tributes. Ex governor Geo W Clark of Des Moines spoke in Bedford, weather forcing the afternoon program indoors. the event closed with America and a benediction.
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Geo. W. Clark
Public Health Meeting to Discuss Iowa Survey Findings
A mass meeting at the M. E. church tomorrow evening June 3 will feature F. L. Waterman of the State University of Iowa presenting findings from a local public health survey. The speaker stresses action by Bedford residents to address identified evils.
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M. E. Church
M. E
F. L. Waterman
State University of Iowa
Bedford
Sabbath School and Evening Services Invite Comfort
The notice invites attendance at Sabbath School at 9:45 and an 8:00 evening service in a cool ventilated church. It highlights last week’s violin solos by Lewis Will, notes his mother once served as organist, and previews next week’s Children’s Day with a program directed by Mrs. Page.
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Lewis Wil
S. S
Senior Class Play A Marked Success at Bedford High
The Bedford High School senior class presented a three act farce comedy in the Clark Theatre last Friday under Winn Trousdale. The cast delivered a flawless performance with no weak points, keeping the audience highly amused throughout. Gross receipts totaled about 825 dollars, a standout for local theatre.
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Clark Theatre
Bedford High School
Winn Trousdale
Ball Game Falls Flat as Ames Ball Bursts
Last Friday the Juniors and Seniors scrap was spoiled by a burst rubber blade ball from Ames after years of wear. A postgame flag battle and a late midnight clash between Junior and Senior sides were deterred by the deputy sheriff, leaving the crowd disappointed but spirited.
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Ames
Main Street
Court House Park
Mrs. Schoenmann Dies In Blockton Household
Mrs. F Schoenmann died at her Blockton home early in the week and was buried Tuesday. Her husband, who died about two years ago, ran a lumber business in Blockton for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Schoenmann
S. Schoenmann
Blockton
Baptist Church Summer Services and Activities Outline
The Baptist Church announces vacation time with services and events. A playground behind the church is ready for use by Bible school and church activities. Thursday features married versus single boys, with Church Night on Friday and a 6:30 supper. Bible School at 9:45, preaching at 11, Young People at 3, evening worship at 8, Mary McMaster leads. East Mission service at 3 p.m. attendance urged.
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Bible School
Mary McMaster
East Mission
Memorial Sermon Draws Large Union Service Crowd
Last Sunday morning at the M A church union services Rev Gable preached the Memorial sermon before a large audience with many soldiers organizations attending in a body. Rev Gables address was keenly enjoyed by his audience.
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M. A
Gable
John Lacy Claims Wolf on Perkins Farm
John Lacy shot a large wolf on the Perkins farm south of town early this week. The county bounty adds to his action and earns the Perkins gratitude for protecting their lambs from wolf kills.
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John Lacy
Mr. Lacy
Methodist Church Calls Faithful to Redeem Time and Funds
A church appeal urges gratitude for rain and daily blessings and invites the congregation to attend regular services next Sunday with both morning and evening worship. Children’s Day program planned a week later. Members are urged to contribute to funds for redecorating the church.
Heavy Rain Deluge Impacts Local Ground Thoroughly
Rain swept across the locality and spread over the state in a general downpour. Ground moisture increased markedly, with the deluge providing substantial benefits to farmland and local conditions.
Clymens Announces New Broom Making Establishment
J H Clymens declares the opening of a broom making business in town and anticipates production soon, aiming to supply local stores at lower prices than competitors from other points.
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J. H. Clymens
Kennedy Avery couple marry and honeymoon here
Ray Kennedy a local contractor and builder and Miss Avery a Bedford schools teacher were married last week and are currently on their honeymoon. They plan to make their home in Bedford.
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Kennedy-Avery
Ray Kennedy
Miss Avery
Bedford
Len Maxwell Jitney Service Ad
Len Maxwell offers jitney rides to any point at reasonable rates. Available for hiring any time. Phone 361 Red. 21-2.
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Len Maxwell
Jitney
Military Funeral Sunday for Lee Nelson
Lee Nelson aged nearly 28, a Bedford native and WWI veteran, died after surgery in Maryville. He served in the medical corps in France, married Grace Parmenter, and left behind his wife Ruth Irene and daughter Dorothy Leemay. Burial took place in Bedford Cemetery as many veterans from nearby towns attended.
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American Legion
Ero
Court House Park
Lee Nelson
Maryville
E. EB. Lowe
Bist
Tee B. Nelson
John
Mattie Nelson
Lenox
Church of Christ
Kent
Bible School
Bedford Church
Grace M.parmenter
Bedford
Dorothy Leemay
Ruth Irene
Lee
Wth
C. A
D. Camp
Pike, Ark
France
Medical Corps
United States
Maryville Hospital
Lagt
Ruth Iline
Meadows
Bedford Cemetery
Sawyer Resigns Mayors Chair Amid City Transition
M A Sawyer tendered his resignation as mayor effective June 1 1921 and the council will act next Tuesday night on the move. Sawyer notes he lacks time to devote to the office due to upcoming city duties while having served the unexpired term of G B Haddock and currently a two year term ending next March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Sawyer
Saw
Mr.Sawyer
G. B. Haddock
Body of Lloyd O'Dell Returned for Burial
Word from New Market reports Lloyd O'Dell whose body reached Hoboken and would soon be sent home for burial. O'Dell died overseas in October 1918 from pneumonia. Before the war he married Miss Campbell daughter of Dick Campbell former county Recorder now living in Bedford.
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Lloyd O'Dell
New Market
Lloyd O’dell
Hoboken
Mr. O'Dell
Miss Campbell
Dick Campbell
Bedford
Rainy Ball Game Ends Early With Heavy High School Defeat
Last Monday evening the town ball park hosted a game between the high school team and a local pick-up squad. Rain halted play after a few innings with the high school trailing badly.
Child's Straw Hat Lost Near Fairy View Cemetery
A child's straw hat with a black rim and white top was lost near Fairy View Cemetery last Monday. Owners request Mrs. Harry Little be contacted if found.
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Fairyview
Harry Little
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Ose
J. P. Flick
Conder-McKee
W. R.C
American Legion and
Women’s Auxiliary
Court Street
Fairview
W. A.C
Auxiliary
Geo
Wisdom
America
Lowe
Presbyterian Notes
Wolf
the Methodist Church
Sawyer
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