Agent Wanted for County Farmers Solicitation
Job notice seeking a man with a car to solicit farmers of the county. See Bridges for details. Bedford Town. 201 £
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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
7
Obituary of Pearl Johnston from Bedford region
Pearl Johnston born September 23 1873 in Taylor County Town and died June 3 1921 at home near Gaynor Missouri aged 49. He lived in Bedford area and married Dina Dickerson February 9 1898 with two children Carol McKee and Walter Johnston present at funeral. Survived by wife three brothers Charles M Willis James E. Funeral by Rev Gable and burial in Bedford cemetery. Pays to read the ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Johnston
Taylor County
Gaynor
Bedford
Dina’ Dickerson
Carol McKee
Walter Johnston
Methodist’ Church
Charles
Willis
Hydro Okla
James E
Alamosa
Colo
M. Johnston
Rev
Gable
Methodist Church
M. Little Boys Community Store Respectfully
A brief line notes the M. Little Boys Community Store with a respectful closing. No further context or details are provided to establish actions, dates, or outcomes.
Social Events at Pace Home in Jackson Township
A Sunday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Dannie Pace in Jackson township drew all their children and grandchildren. A bountiful noon meal was shared, a photo of the table taken, and later a group snapshot of the Pace family. Attendees included William Pace, Lonnie Pace and daughters Josie and Opal, Ray and others. The D. C. C. Circle met next with Mrs. S. J. Kingsley hosting, and plans for a Clark Thompson farm picnic were made after a business meeting and current events roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dannie Pace
Jackson Township
William Pace
Lonnie Pace
Josie
Opal
Ray
Hopkins
Glen
Alice
Dannie
Charley Million
Sheridan
Clifford
Albert Norris
Bedford
Vesta
Letha
Jeanettie Pace
Joe Pace
Charley DeVoe
S.J Kingsley
Clark Thompson
Gleaners
Hall
Snyder’s Grove
John Laris N
D. J. Kingsley’s
Bible School
East Mission
Young Peoples
Hubert Hindman
Local society notes and a China Relief fund update
A sequence of community notices details social events like a surprise birthday party for Mrs John Owens and gatherings by Mrs Cal Bradley and Mrs Elmer Brice. It also covers church groups hosting picnics and meetings, plus Des Moines reports showing China Relief contributions totaling 89809.54 with major gifts from denominations and individuals.
Presbyterian Notes Sermon on High Cost of Living
Morning program details for Children’s Day exercises at 8:00 including orchestra, scripture reading, prayers, songs, duets, solos, recitations, and offerings. Participants include Helen Wyant Ruth Meikle Eleanor and Martha Thompson Marion Paschal Virginia Pieringer June Vogt Louise Dougherty Fern Jeffries Jas Dougherty Ermil Meikle John Meikle and 7 girls in Rainbow Fairies with choir and benediction.
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Presbyterian
Helen Wyant
John Hunter
God
Ruth Meikle
Eleanor and
Martha Thompson
Joe Allen
Marion Paschal
Virginia Pieringer
Clair Orth
Jesus
June Vogt
Louise Dougherty
Fern Jefferies
Jas Dougherty
Ermil Meikle
John Meikle
Rainbow Faries
Christ
Sunday church carnival and film at local church
The article describes church events led by Judge Crain's resolution on faith in education, a Sunday services schedule, a carnival with a museum and food, a moving picture The Vicar of Wakefield, and various church activities including games, classes, picnics, and religious programs through Friday and Sunday, inviting all to worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crain
Board of Education of
New York City
Wakefield
Burlington Trains Run May On Time With Record Pace
The Burlington reclaimed its former precision running long distance trains in May. Of 186 Chicago to Denver runs, 176 arrived on schedule, totaling 182,688 miles without a single minute lost. Ten delays were due to washouts or unforeseen hindrances. The North Coast Limited and Oriental Limited from the Pacific Northwest to Chicago were on time every day except one, while the Great Northern Express from Seattle to Kansas City was flawless. Overnight locals also posted strong figures.
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Burlington
Chicago
Denver
North Coast Limited
Oriental Limited
Pacific Northwest
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Great Northern Express
Seattle
Billings
Kansas City
Omaha
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Gem Cafe
J. H. Clemens
Maker
Bedford, Iowa
Teachnors
J. M. Little, Prop
Elza Owings
John Owens
Cal Bradley
Elmer Brice
The
Christian Church
Zealous Weevs
Protzman Farm
Arthur Hatfield
Searchlight
M. E. Church
H Presbyterian Ladies Missionary
Ey Conder
M. E. Missionary Society
Women’s Missionary Society of
China
Des Moines
Iowa
W .H. Kidder
China Relief Committee
China Relief
New York
Baptist
Methodist
Lutheran
United Presbyterian
Kidder
Tews Committee For China Relief
Red Cross
Grundy
Miles
Christian Herald
Alta
the Methodist Church
Free Press
Fuller-Taylor Co. Co
Ford
Detroit
Bedford Auto Company
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