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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1925
Page
2
Harry Evans sent two Hereford calves to the Royal show in Kansas City last week. One eleven months old sold for 215 dollars and an eight months old calf sold for 184 dollars. The calves are from the same blond line as cattle previously sold from his herd. An advertisement for his son will appear in the next issue.
Dr Waldrow S Davis and his wife traveled to Tolida on September 1 seeking health. He died there of heart trouble on November 15. Burial followed in Seoktshlal Nebraska after funeral services at Homan Parlors in Omaha. Survived by wife, father S W Davis of Pueblo, brothers Malard T of Omaha and Jose M of Lexington, sister Mrs J A Bitting of Portland, Miss Myrtle Widner of Omaha, and sister Mrs A L Barr of Nebraska City. He was born April 11, 1895 in Louisville Nebraska and attended Creighton University Dental School in Omaha.
The Ross Center Sunshine Club met at Mrs. Elmer Cobb’s home on Thursday afternoon November 1 with ten members present. They pieced quilt blocks, elected officers for the coming year, and planned a Christmas box for the December 17 meeting at Mrs. J. B. Coon’s home. On November 2 the club and families surprised Mr. and Mrs. Paul Trumbo as they prepare to leave, with forty eight in attendance and refreshments served.
County battery stations use a strict statute requiring rented batteries not to stay longer than 80 days without arrangements. Violators face a fine and jail time. The law aims to curb property warehousing and ensure prompt turnover of service batteries.
A bos supper and social at Liberty School House Friday night drew neighbors and families. Attendees included local residents and members of the community gathering for a shared meal, songs, and a brief notice of upcoming events.
Post No. 164 The Amer will hold a meeting next Tuesday, December 1, to elect officers for 1926 and launch a membership drive. Only members paid up for 1926 and 1927 may attend the legion convention in Paris in 1927.
O R Toman of Iowa Service Company discusses progress in the electric jet and power industry. He notes industry growth, with investment doubling every five years, and explains why he promotes securities of the company. Since taking over local properties, the company has public share ownership rising to 8 074 holders to fund improvements and lower costs.
A birthday gathering at Lelia Patch home west of town honored Eula Lee McKim and Bertha Campbell Sunday. Guests included Mrs. Cordney Ingram Alma Sleep Hula Lil McKim Bertha Campbell Lelia Patch and Elsie Goudie of Bedford Ross Savage Colmar Nevins Wilbur Miller and Fred Savage of New Market Fredie Wooten and Beuford Bayles of Clarinda. Afterward the group rode the evening train to Bedford to greet Beulah Miller returning from St Joseph hospital after an appendicitis operation. The party returned to the Patch home for late lunch and left in good spirits.
Miss Ruth Menoher an accountant at the Iowa Service Company in Clivinda has been elected chairman of the Women's Division of the National Electric Light Association of Iowa. The award reflects honor for the company and its staff with Menoher noted as a daughter of Ben Menoher, a former Grie ity resident.
Archie Young son of Mr and Mrs Will Young and Hazel Prede daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Frede were married Saturday November 24 at the M E church pursonage in Maryville. They visited St Joseph for a few days before returning. Young is an apprentice printer at this office. Friends here and in Maryville extended congratulations and best wishes.
A fragment describes a forthcoming piece about a southern trip tied to Woodmen of the World events. It mentions two local young ladies Miss Hazel Tennant and Miss Millindson and notes the story will run in this paper next week. The draft was kept in the office for a week due to delays.
Readable ad notes home woven rugs including carpet rugs and ingrain rugs offered at a Bedford area shop. Contact phone listed as Green tus for inquiries and orders.
Bedford Iowa November 16 1925 Taylor County Board of Supervisors in adjourned session approved a temporary transfer of 3500 from the County fund to the Bridge fund to repair bridges and keep roads open. The transfer was certified by Auditor Armstrong, approved by the Director of the Budget and Attorney Lucas, with return of funds planned when needed. The board adjourned to December 7.
A jumbled classifieds page lists items for sale and rent including a Ford Coupe 1923 model in good condition, Spotted Poland China sows, Duroc Jersey pigs, White Rock chicks, and a six room house for rent with bath. It mentions framing services, Christmas photo framing, and a local business Blake Music Store offering mouldings and framed pictures. Contact details include J. R. Freemyer, Mrs. Hamblin, E. Mason, Merle B. Landis, and Mrs. Kopp in Bedford Iowa.
Harness and shoe repair shop advertises reasonable rates and guarantees, Geo Lucas listed as contact, and mentions a shop near Vans Produce House.
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