Decoration and Memorial Services mark Decoration Day
Decoration Day observances were held Sunday and Monday with a church service led by Rev. Paul G. Luce and joint city ministers. Local military units and auxiliaries attended graveside ceremonies at Bedford and surrounding cemeteries, with a notable service at Lexington. Bruce E. Mahan delivered a history address at Rialto theater, outlining Iowa’s role in national wars and early state history.
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Presbyterian Church
Paul’ G. Luce
Pletcher
Coley
Roberts
Union Serie
Bedford
Relief Corps
Legion “Auxury
Soldier’s. Graves
Lexington
Graceland
Bruce E
Mahan
the State University
Iowa City
Iowa State “Historical Society
Towa
Iowa
Twilight League Sunday School baseball thriller ends in Baptist win
In the first round game between the Baptists and Christians, no score after regulation. An extra inning produced the only run when Reith singled to reach third and scored on a wild pitch. Earlier, Baptist beat the M. E. team 13 to 3. standings follow.
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The
Baptists
Christians
Reith
M. E
Bedford Defeats Hopkins 10 to 1 in baseball clash
Bedford merchants defeated Hopkins 10 to 1 on Hopkins field last Sunday afternoon. Hopkins had beaten Bedford 4 to 1 earlier this season, their only score coming on an error. Bedford pitchers dominated, with Lefty Haynes busy on the mound for the Missourians. Next Sunday Bedford travels to Diagonal with Ives pitching for Diagonal and Thorburn for Bedford.
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Bedford
Hopkins
Bedford ‘Merchants Town
Bradley’ S. Willing Station
Melvin
Oakland Visitor Hails From California Family Arrival
Mrs. Kenneth Gilwix and her young daughter from Oakland, California, arrived here recently to spend several weeks visiting relatives and friends.
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Kenneth Gilwix
Oakland
California
Mrs A B Miller Dies At Bedford Home
Della May Dougherty Miller died at her north Bedford home Friday after a period of ill health. Born April 22 1873 in Page County Iowa she moved to Bedford at age seven and married Abraham Miller August 1 1899. Funeral May 31 at Church of Christ with interment in Graceland cemetery. Survived by husband and one daughter, three sisters and two brothers and many relatives.
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Abe Miller
North Bedford
Church of Christ
Fred Coley
Graceland Cemetery
E. R. Bradley
Tom Zachary
Gladys Fletcher
B. T. Paschal
E Della May Dougherty
Page County
Iowa
Azusa
California
Orville Hoops
Berkley
Chas. KE
San Francisco
W. Lee
Rio Vista
Myra Abbott
Bedford
Mean Prank Damages Ford Car In Sharpsburg
Sheriff Nevins investigated after Fred Borden found his car vandalized on Saturday near the Taylor Store in Sharpsburg. The casing was hacked, cushions cut, and coats damaged, with police suspecting local youths aged 11 to 15. No arrests reported.
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Nevins
Sharpsburg
Fred Borden
Borden
Taylor
Prominent Man to Speak in Bedford Wednesday Night
Dr William T Locke, noted Christian statesman and traveler, will address the final Presbyterian church lecture series in Bedford on Wednesday June 9. Once canceled due to Dr Scanlons illness, the event is now set with no admission charge.
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Bedford
Presbyterian Church
Scanlon
William T. Locke
Locke
Churrch
St. Louis
Washington University
Died at Maryville Hospital Mrs Coppel obituary
Mrs Frank Coppel died at Maryville hospital Wednesday morning at 12 20. The body was moved by auto to the Bedford area farm home. Funeral services will be Friday June 4 at 2 30 PM at the Baptist church by Rev C W Fletcher. Interment in Fairview cemetery family lot.
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Frank Coppel
Maryville Hospital
Bedford
Baptist’ Church
C. W. Fletcher
Fairview Cemetery
Taylor County Fair Premium Lists Now Ready for Distribution
Taylor County officials announce the 1926 premium lists printed in a thousand copies with colorful covers designed to attract attention. The premiums cover many classes and emphasize variety and value for exhibitors and fairgoers alike.
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Fair
Golding Litteer Wedding Unites Local Residents
Robert L. Golding, a prominent painter and paper hanger, wed Eva B. Litteer at her home last Sunday May 29 with Rev. Fred Coley officiating. Witnesses were D. M. Golding. couple to reside in Bedford.
Warning to Milk Thieves in City Porches
City officials warn boys against stealing milk from porches after several bottles have gone missing. The youths take the milk or the bottles, which sell for a dime. If theft continues, a trap will be set and the guilty caught.
Notice to Class of 25 Reunion Friday June 11
Class of 25 receives notice of a reunion to be held Friday June 11 with important business to transact. All members urged to attend. Knox Abbott serves as President. Watch this paper next week for further information.
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Knox Abbott
Family Gathering at Mahan Home
Mr and Mrs Frank Mahan and son of St Joseph Mr and Mrs Bruce E B Mahan and sons of Iowa City Mr and Mrs Perry Opdyke of Billings Oklahoma all assembled at the William Kemery home over Sunday and Monday to visit Mr and Mrs Kemery and Mrs Titus Sunday they helped Mrs Kenery celebrate her birthday and attended the Memorial Services and the following day attended the Decoration Day services at the cemeteries and the address given by Bruce Mahan at the Rialto in the afternoon.
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Mahan
Frank Mahan
St. Joseph
Bruce EB. Mahan
Iowa City
Perry Opdyke
Billings
Oklahoma
William Kemery
Kemery
Titus
Primary Elections Next Monday Shuffle of Rural Mail Routes
Old notes show Conway and Sharpsburg merchants pushing for a Star Mail Route. Norman Carmi caeler, rural carrier from Conway, will extend to Sharpsburg carrying only first and second class mail. The Republican slate lists candidates for national and state offices with several named. Democratic ticket includes numerous contenders for county and state posts, including a slate for Congress and state roles.
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Conway
Sharpsburg
Norman Carmicael
Suervisor
L. BE. Morley
M. A. Sawyer
R. W., Cox
Arthur Clabaugh
David S. Donaldson
Paul Pieringer Returns Home From Texas Journey
Paul Pieringer, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Pieringer, arrived home last Saturday evening after leaving for Dallas last fall. He shares remarkable stories of his experiences in Texas and his freighter voyage to Germany. Frank McGill of Dallas accompanied him for a short visit.
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Paul Pieringer
Texas
J. S. Pieringer
Dallas
Germany
Frank McGill
Parking spaces marked on Main and Court streets
Orange painted stalls seven feet wide mark spaces on Main and Court streets this week. Cement mixed into the paint helps it wear and adhere to the pavement, ensuring ample room for any auto or truck.
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Main
Court Streets
George Brown Returns to Bedford After Texas Winter
George Brown, who wintered in San Antonio, Texas, arrived back in Bedford last week and has since been busy meeting old friends and greeting neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brown
San Antonio
Texas
Bedford
Auto firm anticipates late week car shipment
Martin's Auto Company expects a load of cars in the latter part of the week with orders for a Willys Knight Sedan and two Overland six sedans.
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Martin’s Auto Company
Two Gravity youths vanish on spur of the moment
The sixteen year old sons of Guy Campbemear Gravity and Will Irwin of Gravity left last Saturday evening for parts unknown. Their parents fear for their welfare as they reportedly bought an old Ford and departed while guardians were away. The boys are described as steady and from good homes, with hopes they will soon return to their normal lives.
George Robinson Funeral Held at Christian Church
The George Robinson funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Church of Christ conducted by the minister Fred Coley assisted by C W Fletcher of the Baptist church Interment was in Fairview cemetery Robinson died at his home in Rockford Ohio on Saturday May 28 at age 71 after a several weeks illness
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George Robinson
Church of Christ
Fred Coley
Baptist Church
C. W. Fletcher
Fairview
Mr. Robinson
Rockford
Ohio
Hatcher Players Tour At Tent Theatre This Week
The No 1 show of the Hatcher Players performs all week in their tent theatre entertaining big crowds nightly Don and Carrie Hopkins lead the company of skilled artists The troupe features clean well presented acts and lives at the hotel during the engagement The tent seats about 600 with fresh stage settings aimed at attracting audiences
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Hatcher Players
Don
Carrie Hopkins
Gravity man Davis fined for driving with cutout open
A Gravity youth named Davis was arrested by Nightwatchman Wiley last Monday for driving his car with the cutout open. He pleaded guilty before Mayor Nevins and was fined. He had prior appeared for a similar offense.
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Davis
Wiley
Nevins
Dill and Howe Plead Guilty in Mayor Nevins Court
Elmer Dill and Jim Howe appeared in Mayor Nevins' Court last Monday to answer disturbing the peace charges. They pleaded guilty and paid fines of 10 dollars plus costs for a heated Saturday evening argument on the streets here.
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Elmer Dill
Jim Howe
Nevins
Boy Better After Illness Quarantine Remains
Edwin Thompson nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Clark Thompson of north Bedford was ill with infantile paralysis last week but is now able to be up and about at home. The family remains under quarantine.
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Thomson
Edwin Thompson
Clark Thompson
North Bedford
John Dale Improves After St. Joseph Operation
John Dale, recently operated on in St. Joseph for a gallbladder issue, is reported to be improving. The condition was critical before the operation due to gangrene setting in, but he is now getting along fine.
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John Dale
St. Joseph
Gangreen
Trumbo Family Moves to Denver for Tire Plant Job
Mr and Mrs Paul Trumbo and children Francis and Lucille left last Saturday morning in their car for Denver Colorado to establish a new home. Mr Trumbo has secured a position at an automobile tire factory there.
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Trumbo
Paul Trumbo
Francis
Lucille
Denver
Colo
Toby Carson Recovering After Tonsil Operation
Toby Carson who had his tonsils removed at Maryville last week is staying at the Leslie Chandler home in Gravity this week while recovering.
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Toby Carson
Maryville
Leslie Chandler
Social events at East Mission and area clubs
East Mission class of Loyal Workers met at Miss Helen Welch home May 28 with 26 members sharing Bible verses. A committee formed to interview young married people for a new class. outdoor games and ice cream followed. Baptist Ladies Missionary Society discussed work in Mexico and Central America with readings and cocoa served. H P E Club hosted May 26 gathering at Mrs Lon Dougherty, 13 members present. June 9 ice cream social planned with details to bring dishes and spoons.
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East Mission
Helen
Wayne Welch
Ladies Missionary Society of the Baptist
H. P. E. Club
Lon Dougherty
Pete Dougherty
Vereta van Camp
Park
Jake Stewart
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Scheduled for June Sixth
The American Legion Auxiliary plans a meeting at the hall next Saturday afternoon June 6. Social hour will be hosted by Mrs. M. D. Lewis and assisted by Mrs. IF. N. Lewis Miss Adda Lewis Mrs. J. M. Little Lucife Livingston Mrs. H. M. Loos Mrs. Prank Marshall and Mrs. W. D. Marsall.
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American Legion Auxiliary
M. D. Lewis
IF. N. Lewis
Adda Lewis
J. M. Little
Lucife Livingston
H. M. Loos
Prank Marshall
W. D. Marsall
W R C Circle Plans All Day Meeting in June
The W R C Circle will meet for an all day meeting Thursday June 10 1926 with Mrs J H Godfrey. Members attending or needing a ride should call Mrs Elizabeth Rector. The Pythian Circle will be entertained by Mrs J W Aiton assisted by Mrs Arch Aiton Friday June 4 at 2 30 PM. Each Indy is asked to bring one covered dish and sandwiches.
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W. R. C. Circle
J. H. Godfrey
Elizabeth Rector
Pythian Circle
J. W. Aiton
Arch Aiton
Indy
O E S Regular Meeting Set At Masonic Hall
The O E S regular monthly meeting will be held at the Masonic hall next Tuesday evening, June 8, at 8 o'clock. All members urged to be present.
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Masonic Hall
Bedford Chapter Demolays Meeting Notice
Bedford Chapter Demolays will meet next Monday night. All members are urged to attend as initiations will be given.
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Bedford
Wednesday Card Club Meets at Mrs Evans Home
The Wednesday Card Club gathered yesterday afternoon with Mrs. George Evans. Mrs. A J Sowers hosted a one o'clock luncheon. Twelve ladies attended, including an out of town guest, Mrs Merritt.
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George Evans
A. J. Sowers
Merritt
Mrs Earl Paschal Hosts Bridge Party For Florence McClung
Mrs Earl Paschal entertained several tables of bridge this afternoon in honor of her niece Florence McClung of Rock Ford Colorado visiting this week. Invitations have been issued for a bridge party Tuesday June 8 by Mrs F M Wisdom Mrs J P Flick Mrs Fr E Payton Mrs C B Beall and Mrs L I Maxwell
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Earl] Paschal
Florence McClung
Rock Ford
Colorado
F. M. Wisdom
J. P. Flick
Fr. E. Payton
C. B.beall
L. I. Maxwell
Miss Helen Thompson Hosts Four Tables of Bridge
Miss Helen Thompson entertained four tables of bridge players at her home last evening, with guests enjoying a friendly evening of cards and conversation.
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Helen Thompson
Misses Mathew Sisters Return From Cedar Falls Vacation
Miss Irma and Miss Helen Mathew arrived home last Saturday to spend their summer vacation. They attended school the past year at Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Their mother, Mrs. Harry Mathew, drove up in their car.
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Irma
Helen Mathew
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Harry Mathew
School Bonds Sold at Four and a Quarter Percent
The district sold a 160000 bond issue at 4 1 4 percent with Wheelock Co Des Moines arranging funds. Bonds dated June 1 1926 will retire by installments through 1946. Objections to building plans hearing did not surface and bids for building erection close at 6:30 PM June 30 with construction to begin soon after July 1.
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Wheelock & Co
Des Moines
Corning
Bedford
Inc
Daily Reading Guide promises 20 minute a day reading
Readers guide in library very beneficial. It offers a plan for busy people to fit worthwhile readings into twenty minutes daily. Each day includes varied selections from history literature and fiction, aiming to broaden knowledge, improve conversation, and provide enduring entertainment and education.
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Daily Reading Guide
Marie Antoinette
Paris
Varennes
Carlyle
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Conrad
Poe
Stevenson
Pairings for Match Play in Bedford Golf Tournament
The Bedford Country Club announces match play pairings from the top ten scorers. Woodard vs Price, Pete vs A Thompson, Churchill vs Wetmore, Richardson vs Snyder, S E Thompson vs K B Paschal, George Cobb vs P O Crouch, Truman Straight vs L B Taylor, Ivan Cobel vs Ed Crum, H Mathew vs Ren Fuller, Lucas vs Blakemore, Vogt vs George Evans, B E Paschal vs W Lake, Dr Rimel vs J Tracy, Hamblin vs Chandler. Matches due by June 7. Players must record holes won on 18 and submit cards to Ahrens Drug Store. Side with most holes wins.
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Bedford Country Club
Woodard
Price
Pete
A. Thompson
Churchill
Wetmore
Richardson
Snyder
S. E. Thompson
K. B. Paschal
George Cobb
P. O. Crouch
Truman Straight
L. B. Taylor
Ivan Cobel
Ed Crum
H. Mathew
Ren Fuller
J. Lucas
Blakemore
Vogt
George Evans
B. E. Paschal
W. Lake
Dr. Rimel
J. Tracy
Hamblin
Chandler
Escome
Ahrens Drug Store
Baby born to Mr and Mrs August Anderson May eighteenth
A baby son was born to Mr August Anderson and Mrs August Anderson on May eighteenth. The brief birth notice confirms the newborn’s gender and parental names in simple familial terms.
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August Anderson
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Presbyterians
Ylor Co
United States
L. E. Hickelberg
Dan B. Reardon Smith
Brookhart Howard
J. Clark
Albert B .Cummins
John Hammill
Clem F. Kimball John. R. Price Ray P
Scott W. C. Edson
Secretary of State
Auditor of State
J. C. McClune
J. W. Long
Treasurer
Ray T. Johnson
Vernon Seeburger
John Fletcher Walter A. Newport
Secretary of Agriculture
M. G. Thornburg
Agnes Samuelson
May E. Francis
William R. Blake Dwight Lewis Charles Webster
E. B. Arnold
Congress
Highth
Charles Hindley
Lloyd Thurston
A. Hines
Arthur Leonard
Frank Herriott
May M
Doug J E. L. Wainwright
J. Fred Besco
Sheriff
W. J. Nevins
Thingl
Frank Fleming
Neco Je 'T
Mary J. Keith
Jas, A. Lucas
J. H. Gasson
Jay S. Terrell
George Finch James C, Murtagh
Claude R. Porter
J. R. Files
Alex R. Miller
L. W. Housel
Emelene C. Maulsby
E.R. Riegel
Thomas Maloney
Charles E. Reynolds
Wv. G. Warner
H. EB. Blalkmar
J. W. Morris
C. D. Huston
Brighth
W. S. Bradley John F. Porterfield
W. R. Wildman
J. H. Keith
Two Gravit Youths
Alta G
Christian Church
Hatcher
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