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Newspaper

Bedford Free Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1925

Page

2

Local Visitors and Miscellaneous Notices In Maryville Area

Local notes record Maryville visitors Mrs LW Door and Mrs PSAy Blake stopping by on Saturday forenoon. Irvin Oxley made a business trip to Oregon Missouri Tuesday. Scarlet fever quarantine near Court Street tightens restrictions while A B Met Pt advertises brick tile and fine work in town. Delphos area Hanshaw now resides at Delphos Town near Malay on the Burlington branch.

Mrs. Irvin Oxley Oregon Hanshaw i Mene Hare Delphos Burlington

Paul William Clark Born to Mr and Mrs Paul Clark

Mrs Paul Clark of northeast town and Mr Paul Clark announce the birth of a fine baby boy born last Saturday. The newborn will be named Paul William Clark. Both mother and child are reported to be doing well.

Myr Paul Clark Paul William Clark

Local people visit, travel, and seek medical care

Mrs Rebecca Anderson of Savannah Missouri returned home Saturday after visiting here at J D Harkless home. Mrs Byron Smith was taken to Maryville hospital Friday for appendicitis operation. Mrs Vie Weiser went to Hopkins Saturday to visit her mother Mrs W C Herbert who has been ill. Mrs Bert Taylor of Lenox returned home Tuesday after being called by the death of her nephew Ronald Thompson. Mrs Chas Cornell and her little son returned Creston Wednesday after visiting here with her parents Mr and Mrs Thos Parker.

Rebecca’ ‘Anderson Savannah, Mo J. D. Harkless Maryville Hospital Vie Weiser Hopkins W. C. Herbert Bert Taylor Lenox Ronald Thompson

Electric Grinders Sharpening and Shop Repairs Update

Chas Tracy the blacksmith at We Bett Mrs Lovell plans to move back to her old location the first of next week from the Fair store. The Gray Shop interior damaged by a fire weeks ago has been thoroughly repaired. Leslie Cobb and family with Floyd Coit and Vernna Gilbert and father drove to Barnard Indiana Saturday evening for church services and returned the same night.

Electric Chas. Tracy Leslie, Cobb Floyd Coit Vernna Gilbert Barnard Ino

Raymond King of Conway Joins Phelps Bo Wen Battery Co

Raymond King of Conway is employed at the Phelps Bo Wen Battery Co in their shop. The company expects to have equipment ready to begin building batteries by the end of this week.

Bruce Cubbage Seeks Heart Check at City Hospital

Bruce Cubbage went to Town City on Wednesday for treatment at University Hospital. He has been having trouble with his heart and will undergo a thorough examination and probably have his tonsils removed.

Bruce Cubbage Town City University Hospital

Mr and Mrs Wen Leig son visit Maville hospital

Mrs Leighton went down for an examination by Dr Martin who operated on her for appendicitis a few weeks ago. She is reported to be getting along fine in her recovery.

Wen ‘Leigson Maville Leighton Martin

Funeral attendance for Ti a Edwards noted from several states

Relatives from Amherst Nebraska Maryville Missouri Randolph Iowa Shenandoah gathered Tuesday for Ti a Edwards funeral. W H Edwards of Amherst Dan Hayes and wife Harold Stephens and families came from Shenandoah. Editor Andrews from Clearfield Enterprise visited Bedford last Saturday and congratulated on subscription price parity with county and state papers.

A Edwards W. H. Edwards Amhurst Nebr Leon Canon Maryville Dan Hayes Randolph Towa J. Sullivan Shenandoah Harold Stephens Andrews The Clearfield Enterprise Bedford

Ridge and Long Battery Station Rebrands and Ownership Shift

The Ridge and Long Battery Station on south Court Street is now Jefferies and Long Battery Station with the firm moving to rooms south with Wright and Smith Electrical Company. Elza Ridge sold his interest to Jim Jefferies.

Ridge & Long Battery South Court Street Jefferies & Long Battery Wright & Smith Electrical Company Elza Ridge Jim Jefferies

Wakeman Heads to Excelsior Springs for Treatment

Wakeman, who has suffered rheumatism all winter, departed for Excelsior Springs for treatment. W. F. Leak accompanied him and will stay at the Springs until Wakeman recovers enough to care for himself. Wakeman had not left his home for several months.

Wakeman Excelsior Springs W. F Mr. Wakeman

Gladys Smith Returns to Iowa City for Treatment

Gladys Smith, who with her parents Mr and Mrs Pearl Smith had stayed several months, left Wednesday with county nurse Miss Liarsen to seek further treatment at University hospital. Her leg was injured on the local basketball court several months ago.

Gladys Smith Pearl Smith Iowa City Miss Liarsen University Hospital

Cundy Narrowly Sees Wife Home From St Joseph Visit

Lou Cundy of near Sharpsburg greeted his wife after she returned from St Joseph where she had been with her mother Mrs Frank Hamblin. Mrs Hamblin remained in Missouri Methodist Hospital recovering from a broken chin and is reported to be getting along fine.

Lou Cundy Sharpsburg Bedford Aie St. Joseph Frank Hamblin Missouri Methodist Hospital Mr. Cundy Conway

Barber shop moves to West Main street quarters

Frank Crow relocated his barber shop from the room south of J. M. Little grocery to new quarters on West Main street. Mr. Little converts the vacated space into a flour salt and feed department, extending his store from Main street to the alley south.

Frank Crow J.M. Little West Main Street Mr. Little Mr. Crow Main Street

Wilsons Welcome Firstborn Son From San Bernardino

A telegram received Tuesday сообщило the birth on Tuesday morning March 10 of a 9 pound boy to Mr. and Mrs. B F Wilson of San Bernardino California. This is the couple’s first child and they, along with the grandparents, are very proud. Mrs Ginn is the new baby’s maternal grandmother.

Thos. Ginn B. F. Wilson San Bernardino California

Second Ward Civic League Food Window Sale Tops Funds

The ladies of the Second Ward civic league held a Food Window Sale at Kysar Worley & Co. last Saturday, clearing 81.80 dollars. Divisions of the league strive to outdo each other in raising funds to cover deficits from the Lyceum Course presented this past season.

Second Ward Civic League Kysar Worley & Co

Medical student Maloy of Bedford to interneship at Iowa City

State University bulletin announces W. H. Maloy son of Dr and Mrs J T Maloy Bedford will graduate in June from the college of medicine and has been appointed to an interne position at University hospital Iowa City for the coming year. Sixty four senior medical students received similar appointments.

State University At Iowa City W. H. Maloy Bedford J. T. Maloy College of Medicine University Hospital

Plumber Ray Sharp Wins Bid for Bedford Home Furnace

Ray M. Sharp of Bedford, a plumber and fur nace dealer, won the bid for plumbing and furnace installation in Ray Kennedy’s new north Bedford home planned for spring. The furnace is a Green's Colonial from Des Moines, sold locally by Sharp. Plumbing will feature the latest improvements including a built in bath tub and up to date fixtures.

Ray M. Sharp Ray Kennedy North Bedford Des Moines Sharp

Local markets seek steady supply of mill grindings

A fragment indicates efforts to sell grinding feeds and flours including corn meal as a staple product. References to a tight market and a potential buyer named Yeady suggest conditions pressuring mill owners to secure steady demand and pricing for such grain products.

Yeady

Bedford Jail Release After Settlement Over Bad Checks

Russell McArthur of Sharpsburg was brought to Bedford Saturday by Sheriff Nevius and placed in the county jail until a deadline to meet obligations overworthless checks. His father arrived the next day and settled in full, and the young man was discharged from jail and his obligations.

Russell * McArthur Sharpsburg Bedford Nevius Arid Het

Kensington Meeting Set With Mrs Evans Hostess

Kensington members plan a meeting for tomorrow after March 13 with Mrs Walter Evans named as hostess. The hall venue was not stated previously, causing confusion among members about where the gathering will be held.

Kensington Walter Evans

Local Man Found Sane After Insanity Hearing

Ray Sulllee, a young man working in Siam neighborhood, appeared before the insane commission yesterday on complaint by Ed Smith and family. A trial determined his sanity and he was discharged. The case caused considerable excitement with community sympathy. He had worked several months for Mr. Smith.

Ray Sulllee Siam Insane’ Commission Ed Smith Faily Borhood Mr. Smith

Katherine Kemper Visits Home From Iowa City

Katherine Kemper arrives Monday from Iowa City for a two week stay at Mr and Mrs Ed Kemper home. She has been a patient at the State University Hospital for several months receiving back deformity treatment and surgeons report progress. She plans to return to the hospital after her visit.

Katherine Kemper Iowa City Ed Kemper State University ‘Hospital

Rev J P Lucas Visits Bedford Foregoing Sunday Service

Rev J P Lucas of Colorado Springs visiting old friends supplied for Rev Price at Church of Christ last Sunday and will again supply from the pulpit next Sunday. Lucas once led the year Christian church about forty years ago and has many local friends. Bedford is considered home by him, with his wife and two children buried in the Bedford cemetery. He spends winters in Texas with a son and stops in Bedford on the return to Colorado around Memorial Day.

J. P. Lucas Colorado Springs Price Church of Christ Lucas Christian Church Bedford Texas Colorado

Declamatory Contest Held at Sharpsburg High School

The Sharpsburg High School Declamatory Contest took place March 8 with Mrs. George Menzies as judge. Gerald Boydston won first in Oratorical for The Unknown Speaker, Dean Whipple second for Character. Marguerite Phelan won Dramatic for The Money Spider, Garland Foster God’s Man, Lenna Harden Sister and I tied for second. Viola Baker won Humorous for The Boy Who Wanted to be Spanked, Cora Filbert second for Pulpy's Debating Club. Other Dramatic entrants included Helen Pinney When Love and Duty Meet Morence Faurot Two Home Comings Madeliene Foster Pro Patria Vesta Hamblin Just David Oma Knott Four Bars in the Key of G Allene Rutledge Strongheart Gladys Hamblin Patsey. Humorous entries: Howard Key Formality at Swadh Ruth Shum Biscuit Learns to Swim.

Sharpsburg Sharpsburg High School George Menzies Gerald Boydston Dean Whipple Marguerite Phelan Garland Foster God Lenna Harden Viola Baker Cora Filbert David Oma Knott Allene Rutledge Strongheart Gladys Hamblin Patsey Howard Key Siwadh Ruth Shum Biscuit

Sharpsburg Boy Honored By Who's Who Election

Francis Cundy, a Parsons College freshman from Sharpsburg Iowa, was elected Assistant varsity sheik and third best looking man by fellow students in the annual Who's Who. He recently sang in three recitals and is expected to strengthen the glee club and college quartet. He led his freshman literary society and was chosen as a dance partner among ten of 450 seniors.

Francis Cundy Parsons College F. L. Cundy Sharpsburg Iowa Cundy Bushnell North Glee Club North Parsons Gundy Sao Washington

Baptist Church Services Welcome All Faithful

A fragmentary notice invites worship at the Baptist church with warm welcome for all attendees. The message emphasizes unity in hearty worship and participation across services.

Oy Baptist Chun

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