Rural Schools Close With Community Picnics
Taylor Co Township School picnics draw about five thousand attendees across sixteen events. County Superintendent Allie Nelson organized the gatherings to boost home school cooperation and interest, featuring exhibits, athletics, basket dinners, and student performances. Rural teachers and two thousand students participated, with exhibits to be judged at the Taylor County Fair and prizes provided by local clubs and sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Nelson
Taylor County
Bedford Community Club
Iowa and Missouri
James Salter
Social Events in Clayton D O C and Community Notices
The Clayton Chapter Daughters of Ceres met at Mrs Will Mohlers home June 5 with members present. Programs included singing, a roll call article, a magazine piece by Mrs R Wildman, solos by Mrs Protaman, and a talk on cold pack canning by Miss Zetta Mohler. The next meeting is July 18 at Mrs Emmitt Osborns. Also, a Japanese carnival by the Ladies Aid Society of First Methodist Church featured lanterns, decorations, a film, and refreshments served by girls in Japanese attire. A birthday party honored Miss Louise Daugherty with a guest list of local children. The Golden Rule Circle meets Friday at Mrs Fannie Double’s home with several helpers listed. The Mizpah Chapter D O C held a picnic at Mrs Frank Herriott’s with about 70 attendees. The Kensington Club of the O E S met Friday at Mrs James Salter’s home with helpers noted. The Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion has a special meeting set for 8 pm, June 18, at Legion Hall. Obituary: Richard Ballou, born Nov 7, 1837 near White Store NY, married Emily M Woodard in 1880, with five children, several grandchildren, and a life spanning Bedford, Taylor County, and nearby towns. He served in the 4th Iowa Infantry from 1861, later living in Worth and other counties, and died June 14, 1921. Funeral held June 15 in the Christian church.
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Clayton
Daughters of Ceres
Will Mohler
Roll Call
Rolf Wildman
Protaman
Zetta Mohler
Wilma Mohler
Emmitt Osborn
Richard Ballou
White Store
Chenango County
Anisa
Serena Ballou
Emily M. Woodard
Bedford
George
Blockton
F Ray
Malta, Mont
A. M Leonard
Des Moines
R, CG
Grant City
Christian Church
EB. E. Lowe
GAR Post
Appendicitis Operation Report From Maryville
Beauchamp reports an appendectomy performed this morning at Maryville on Sam Harley. The patient underwent the operation in good shape and was otherwise stable after the procedure.
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Beauchamp
Dr.o
Maryville
Sam Harley
Gravity's Danrel Reed Visits Bedford Friends
Danrel Reed of Gravity visited friends in Bedford on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danrel Reed
Gravity
Bedford
Ford Turns a Flip-Flop In Iowa Visit
John Melvin and wife of Council Bluffs Iowa were visiting James Melvin when Mrs Melvin at the wheel saw the Ford wheel lock causing a complete flip. Neither occupants were hurt and minor damage occurred to the Henry car Hopkins Journal notes a heavy consumption and June butter demand with pasture prospects expected to boost butterfat production.
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Ford
John
Melvin
Council Bluffs
Iowa
James Melvin
Seasonal Livestock and Butter Market Movements
Hens move in normal seasonal numbers while spring movement remains light as farmers hold stock until larger size. Cattle and seeds show reduced movement with a rise in export demand lifting prices. Few exports go into storage. production suffices for current demand and butter values improved during the period.
Teachers Examinations For Uniform Certificates Held In Bedford
County superintendent Allie Nelson announces teachers examinations for uniform county certificates at Bedford courthouse on June 22 23 and 24. Candidates must meet requirements and bring papers.
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Court House
Bedford
Allie Nelson
Monument Maker Pleads Guilty After Shooting Incident
Si MecClintic fired at a crowing pest in his garden. A stray bullet damaged a cement sidewalk struck a freight caboose window and hit a traveling man in the chest. He pleaded guilty to shooting within city limits, fined a dollar, and sent an apology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Si MecClintic
Winterset
Railorad
Cassiday
Winterset News
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Patrick Henry
J. M. Little
America
Joyland
Rockies
Montana
Skyland
Mammoth Mountain
Glacier
Cc. A. Reynolds Ticket Agent
Maxine Moody
Presbyterian Church
Iowa State Hygiene and Welfare Campaign
John Garretson
Northern Baptist Convention
Baptists of
North
Presbyterian
Paige
Garretson
Methodist Church
Clayton D. O. C
Ladies Aid Society of the FiSt M. E. Church
Tex
Gable
J. P. Flick
Ren ‘Fuller Aind
Sid Webb
Vicar of Wakefield
J. H. Daugherty
West Bedford
Louise Daughert
Maxine Hartman
Ruth Meikle
Caryl Mohler
Margaret McGuirk
Marion Cobb
Frances Evans
Jessie Hook
Ruth Reece
Lavelle Kuhn
Jane Kuhn
Eula Blake
Patricia McGuirk
Helen Wyckett
James Daugherty
William Wall
Golden Rule Circle
Mizpah
Frank Herriott
O. E. S. Kensington Club
Mesdames R. H. Fuller
A. D. Wil Martin
Women’s Auxiliary
Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion
Legion Hall
Produce
Concord
Bacon
H. C. Little
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