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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1926
Page
7
A Bedford region obituary and illness roundup notes multiple relatives traveling from Des Moines Omaha Portland Oakland and Rockford to attend funerals or accompany bodies. It also reports Mrs J D Joyner improving after influenza pneumonia and other illnesses.
Doris Hughes writes from Creston that her mother Mrs Ike Hughes is progressing rapidly and left the hospital Monday. She will stay in Creston for some time to have her head dressed as mastoid operation requires special care. Friends will be glad to hear she is getting along well.
Mr. and Mrs. Baye Thompson of Chicago Illinois visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John G. Thompson northwest of town. Baye is a postal clerk for the Chicago Terminal and has held the job for some time. He lives about nine miles from his work and uses the elevated railroad frequently. They will stay several days.
A Friday afternoon storm caused extensive damage across the region. The Safley Bros. barn west of Bedford lost its roof, George Irwin's hay mow door was blown in, and two barns on the Dorsey farm east of Conway were demolished. Numerous trees fell and blocked telephone and power lines.
Jere Dale reports son John, seriously ill at Methodist hospital St. Joseph, is regaining strength after appendicitis surgery and expects to leave hospital late this week. He will recover at his parents home, Mr and Mrs Jere Dale.
Harold Ross, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Ross, was playing near Conway when a gang plow struck his left leg below the knee. He received four stitches and chloroform was used as the wound was dressed after he was brought to town for treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. George McNair of Chickasha Oklahoma arrived here to spend the Summer with his father and brother east of town. He has taught in a girls school in Oklahoma the past three years and will move to Lawrence Kansas next year to study for a PhD in embriology and related sciences while teaching a few hours weekly.
E. R. Momyer of McLaughlin Paving Company was in Bedford Tuesday handling company affairs. He had spent last summer here as time keeper and left for Florida last fall for paving work. He and his mother left Florida a week ago Monday, driving 2200 miles in a week, with hard surfaced roads until Iowa where mud began.
Mr and Mrs Walter Adrian of Portland Oregon visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Taylor Jones. Mrs Adrians is known here as Miss Nell Jones a former Bedford teacher. They are returning from coast to coast travels visiting Kesler Jones in New York City and other East and South points. Mrs Adrian will stay a few weeks while Mr Adrian returns home soon.
Multiple short notices list sale items and wants including hay buggy, stock feed, barrels of various materials, Angus bulls from Irwin Iowa, wood and tin containers, a Thife Aide New Per fection oil stove, and a grain binder. Also seeks round chemical commode and a found item reward. Listings reference Bedford and Sharpsburg areas with dates 24-1 to 24-3 and contact details.
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and words of love during our sad bereavement at the death of our loving husband and father Geo F Robinson for floral offerings ministers and singers When this sorrow comes to each of you which it surely will we
The message appeals for continued blessing and steadfast affection within the family. It notes the value of love shown by a spouse and children and seeks reciprocal care and steadfast devotion amid life’s trials.
A fragment notes that George Washington received a single college degree, an LLB, from Washington College in Maryland. The record mentions the congressional library in Washington as part of the original reference or context.
A Norfolk tree, the Winfarthing oak, is said to be about 700 years old at the time of the Norman conquest in 1066. The claim ties the ancient oak to England’s medieval period and local lore.
Okmulgee Daily Democrat notes that while spending on Happy Illusion may reduce real resources, it creates a compelling sensation of being richer. The piece highlights psychological effects and consumer reactions.
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