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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1925
Page
2
scattered OCR fragment recalls a small town diary style note about a Topeka trip by Mrs James McBrian and visiting relatives. It mentions Mrs Sam Harley finishing hospital stay in Maryville and returning home. Also references local names Millard Morley Morley Tetur and Glen Lovitt in a February timeline.
Mrs ay G Roberts of DeKalb had been visiting relatives and with the Roberts family at Ladoga returned home Tuesday.
Scattered items detail work at Chas. Nelson's fair office and visits by Spencer and others. Community health news notes Mrs Spencer's steady recovery after surgery. Davenport chiropractor A L Pennabaker plans return to Sharpsburg after schooling. Woodman Lodge members traveled to Conway for initiation and social visit.
Orth returns from Monmouth New Jersey after attending the funeral of his uncle J H Orth. He also visited his mother who lives in Monmouth.
A marriage license was issued February 25 to David Briggs and Lucile Heuer of Villisca to C B Fidler of Villisca and Permelia Manberly of New Market, and to Wm J Stoops and Saddie L Burns, both of Clarinda.
Miss Marjorie Roberts of New Market sustained a broken nose during a basket ball game in the tournament last week. She received treatment here and at Clarinda and is reported to be recovering in good style.
Fragmentary sentence indicates a person who spent winter in New England has arrived home last Thursday to manage business matters and is undecided about future plans regarding his brother and hotel duties.
Will Garnett, who had been at Iona ity for a couple of months receiving treatment at State University Hospital, arrived home yesterday morning. He is not in very good health. He was taken there weeks ago to get relief from a nerve ailment, and an operation was performed on his left leg.
Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Dougherty of New Market return home after a three month winter in Florida. They Report a wonderful vacation and note rapid city development and rising values in the state.
R L Whittington driving a Saxton roadster and Theodore Round Creamery Ford truck collided near Collins Oil station on Tuesday morning as the creamery truck was leaving. The impact bent the Saxton’s front axle and damaged the Ford. both drivers were uninjured.
Mart Reece returned home from Maryville Saturday noon with his five year old daughter Jean who had been in the hospital three weeks after an appendectomy. The appendix had ruptured before surgery and the recovery was slower than usual, but she is getting along fine.
Mrs Caleb Gordon's brother New ton Collins of St Joseph died last Sunday at home from apoplexy. Funeral held Tuesday attended by Mr and Mrs Gordon of this city and their son Earl Gordon of near town. Collins often visited here and will be remembered by many locals.
Mr. Paul G. Luce and Mr. Jas A Lucas judged Hopkins and McFall high school debaters with Dr James of Maryville. Hopkins won 8 to 0 in support of the negative on the question of granting immediate independence to the Philippine Islands.
Mrs George Johnson and her young daughter traveled back to Waverly Iowa Saturday following a brief stay with her sister Mrs Glen Lovitt and family and her parents Dr and Mrs Frank Morley in Lenox.
Mrs Silas Landen has been ill at her home for several days Dr and Mrs Luther Sparr of St Joseph drove here a few days ago to visit their relatives Mr and Mrs Silas Landen and to visit the town of Gravity with a view to locating a dental office there
Mrs T De Young, visiting Lincoln Nebr, recalls arriving in Bedford with her husband to settle their home fifty years ago on the 17th of the month. Will Young and family are also in the area, with two sons named. The narrative notes her long residence and ties to the town.
Sohrison daughter of Mr and Mrs A M Johnson of this city. In addition to teaching at Russell Iowa she coaches declamatory students this winter. A recent letter dated last Thursday evening reports her students winning two of the four firsts in a contest at Chariton Lucas Denby and Russell. The achievement reflects credit on Russell and the coach.
Mrs Mahon Lewis and her husband traveled from Iowa City with their son Donald. Doctors at University Hospital examined him for days seeking a diagnosis. Ear trouble was ruled out and infection in his nose was identified. Treatment brought temporary relief but symptoms returned prompting concern. Mrs Currie of Tarkio Missouri arrived to assist. The father, a district insurance agent, stayed in town away from work to care for Donald.
Ira C. Bradley and his wife, wintering with his mother, left for Hollister, Idaho. They have spent 12 years there, owning a 160 acre farm with irrigation water rights now valued higher than the original cost. The soil is volcanic ash and yields grains and sugar beets. The farm lies about 12 miles from Twin Falls with a rock road to town. Climate is mild, altitude about 1000 feet higher, with winter lows never below 12 degrees below zero since moving there.
Jeanne Ruth Wolverton nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Apeh Wolverton of southeast of Bedford died at home on March 2 after a long illness. She was treated at Mayo Brothers hospital in Rochester. The funeral was held Wednesday morning at 11 at the home with Rev Pass Luce of the Presbyterian church officiating. Burial followed in the Bonkins cemetery.
Berea Church will have Vernna M. Gilbert preach next Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. A Bible study is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. on the same day.
Social news outlines meetings of the Fortnightly Club led by Mrs. Sawyer with Mrs. Harlan Pete presiding, plus numerous other clubs. Nineteenth Century Club hosted by Mrs. Wright discussed Our World with several members, and Twentieth Century Club, Missionary Society, and Ladies Auxiliary details follow. Lincoln Washington program by first graders noted, as are upcoming W T C U and PEO meetings with officers elected and program items listed.
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