Irene McCoun and Austin Jesse Wed in Excelsior Springs
Miss Irene McCoun daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Dutton Gravity and Austin Jesse of Excelsior Springs Mo wed Sunday morning July 28 at the Jesse home on Liberty street Rev Earl F Mitchell officiated Bridesmaid Miss Gladys Posten Best man Joe Thompson A large pink and white wedding cake and a list of local relatives attended The couple will reside on Liberty street Excelsior Springs where he owns Jesse Hardware store on South Main street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene McCoun
Bedford
Elmer Dutton
Gravity
Austin Jesse
Excelsior Springs
Jesse
Liberty Street
Earl F. Mitchell
Gladys Posten
Joe Thompson
Geraldine Keith
Gus
Erma
Mary Rush Jesse
Howard Keith
Jesse Hardware Store
South Main Street
Beulah Brand
John Houston
Hopkins
Forest Posten
Dean
Dave Posten
Joel Thompson
I. C. Bryan
Cordie Smith
Hendricks
Oscar Jesse
Faith Craven
Francis Keith
Charles Wills
Elmyrna WeCoun
Mary Ruth Jesse
Lula Phelan Weds True Bally in Omaha Ceremony
Mrs Lula Phelan daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Auten of near Maryville and True Bally of Maryville were married in Omaha Tuesday evening After a wedding trip they plan to settle in Maryville on West First Street The bride a Bedford high school graduate attended State Teachers College Maryville and taught in Conway and Sharpsburg schools The groom son of J T Baliv of Bedford has worked as operator and electrician at the Trivoli theatre in Maryville for four years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Phelan
Ed Auten
Maryville
True Bally
Omaha
Atlantic
Corning
Bedford
West First Street
State Teachers College
Conway
Sharpsburg
J. T. Baliv
Trivoli Theatre
Maryvile
Thompson Family Reunion Picnic at Bibbins Park
Members of the Thompson family and relatives gathered for a war era reunion and picnic at Bibbins Park on Sunday in Bedford. Attendees included Mrs I G Thompson and numerous Thompson relatives plus guests from Lenox Sharpsburg Hopkins and Bedford, with additional visitors Vera and Clark Taylor and Hazel Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
I. G. A War
Bibbins Park
I. G. Thompson
Elmer Thompson
Wilma
Naomi
Derle
Aileen
Lester Thompson
Troy Thompson
Dorothy
Arthur Thompson
Robert
Allen
Walter Thompson
Phyllis
Ellen Jean
Roy Newkirk
Howard
Dwight
Ethel May
Donald
Claude Thompson
Richard
Glen van Camp
Carl Marley
Lois
Bedford
Bert Taylor
Ruby
Susie
Helen
Lenox
Vera Taylor
Clark Taylor
Sharpsburg
Paul Thompson
Beverly
Hopkins
Hazel Stephens
Scrivner Relatives Hold Annual Bedford Dinner
Scrivner relatives gathered for an annual reunion and picnic in Bedford Park. Attendees included Mrs. E. B. Orme, Geretta, Lorre, Mrs. Eliza Clesteon, Mr. and Mrs. Frens EB Gaugnter, Margare, Alfred Grrwenn, Mrs. Roy Horrung, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Stewart and their son Glen Elder, and others from Clarinde and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bins Park
Bedford Santer
E. BE. Orme
Geretta
Eliza Clesteon
Frens
Gaugnter Margare
Alfred Grrwennbara
Roy Horrunger
Glen Stewert Ant
Glen Elder
Hey
Orville
Ghters
Berbera
Gravity
Frend Preyless
Clarinde
Mosbarger Family Picnic Guests Listed
The notes list Mr. and Mrs Mosbarger as hosts with guests including Mrs Russell Wiles John, Mr and Mrs Ons and daughter Phyllis, Mr and Mrs W H Mosbarger, and Mrs M E Noble, all of Kel Jerton. The fragment mentions their ford hose and email unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Wiles Jown
Ons
Phyllis
W. H. Mosbarger
M. E. Noble
Kel Jerton
Newlyweds Ariven Miscellaneous Shower
Mr and Mrs Donald Trump recently married were hosted at the Siam community home of her parents Mr and Mrs Dee Miller Tuesday evening. About fifty neighbors and friends attended and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Trump
Dee Miller
Siam
Bailey P T A Guests at Dunning School Program
Bailey P T A members were guests of the Dunning P T A at the Denning school house Thursday evening, July 25, and presented the program. After the program a social hour with refreshments followed. The event featured readings, songs, a trained horse, playlets, and a closing feature titled The Boarding House Minstrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey P.-T .A
Dunning P.- A
Denning
Thureday
America
Reading
Robert Leignton
Richard Mains
Bailey
George Jared
Claude Rankin
Mains
Betty Bishop
Eleanor Lovitt
Delmar Pullan
Dwight Thompson
Lovitt
Darrell
Miss Dunkerton Weds at Grimes Iowa
Esther Josephine Dunkerton daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Dunkerton of Des Moines married Rev Gaylord M Couchman at the First Presbyterian church in Grimes Iowa on Monday July 29 The bride formerly lived in Bedford and taught commercial subjects in the Bradford schools The couple will reside in Grimes after September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Josephine Dunkerton
John M. Dunkerton
Des Moines
Gaylord M. Couchman
Grimes
Iowa
First Presbyterian Church
Couchman
Bedford
Badford
Friends of Antioch community picnic at Bibbins Park
A large gathering from the Antioch community near Gravity met at Bibbins Park in Bedford for an annual reunion and picnic dinner. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Barker and many relatives, plus Miss Beth Giltner of Red Oak and Jack Hostin of Dallas. Ruth Keith was honored guest at a birthday themed picnic with family and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antioch
Gravity
Bibbins Park
Bedford
Lewis Barker
Mildred
Curtis Barker
P. H. Liston
Dee Liston
J. P. Hamilton
H. J. Crowell
Juanita
Lee
Fred Thomas
Lucile
Dean
Dorothy
Glen Baker
Darrel
Loretta
E. E. Jones
Adra
Reva
Claris
Wilbur O'Dell
Vance
Lewis
Keith Filbert
Harley Nichols
Joe Morgan
Richard Morgan
Beth Giltner
Red Oak
Jack Hostin
Dallas
Texas
Ruth Keith
Miss Keith
Mary J. Keith
Carl Snyder
Aneth
Harold
Junior
Donald
John Jared
Eleanor
Louise
Theron Keith
Clark Spencer
George
Roy Nash
Mary Ann
Dickie
Glade Keith
Marjorie
James
Lois
Lex Snyder
Lucile Wolverton
George Deirst
Loyal Legion 4 H Club Holds Called Meeting
A called meeting of the Loyal Legion 4 H club was held Friday July 26 1921. The lead members discussed plans for future events and member participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Legion 4-H
Leadmeion
Dependable Auxiliary To Entertain ML OE. Aid Society
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church postpones its August meeting from Tuesday to Friday August 2. The West Gay Club and their husbands plan a picnic at Bibbins Park in Bedford on Thursday August 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid Society
Baptist
Woman’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Auust
Sveral
West ,Gay
Bo Entertain
Husbamils
West Gay Club
Bibbins Park
Bedford
Bedford Class of 1917 Holds Reunion Picnic
Members of the Bedford High School class of 1917 held a picnic and first reunion at Bibbins Park in Bedford Sunday. They planned to meet again the first Sunday in August 1936. Attendees included many couples and their children from Osceola Shenandoah Clarinda Tulsa St Joseph Marshalltown and nearby towns plus former teacher L F P Sewell of Denison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford High School
Bibbins Park
Bedford
Ray Bartles
Beauna Allison
Allan
Osceola
Jay Sutherland
Edna Canon
Dorothy
Doris
Jim
Mary
Shenandoah
Archie Burton
Florence Nash
Arlene
Shirley Mae
Clarinda
Roy D. Churchill
Eseranza Brice
Bryce
Ottawa
Kans
Paul Stithem
Richard
Tulsa
Okla
Frank Ty
Mahan
Frank Jr
Jimmie
St. Joseph
Charles L. McCaun
Grace Steel
Jean
Marjorie
Catherine
Clayton 4 H Cloverleaf Club Meeting Recap
The Clayton 4 H Cloverleaf club met Thursday with Mary Beth Mohler. Twelve girls attended as judges, evaluating 75 quarts of fruit and vegetables canned by the girls and selecting jars for county fair. Mrs. Bryan Mohler spoke on Savory Herbs, Zarah Jones presented A B C D E and Maybe H, a demonstration team performed, and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton 4-H
Mary Beth Mohler
Herbert Skinner
Roy Morrison
Bryan Mohler
Zarah Jones
Rural club notes and social gatherings in Bedford area
Mrs. Carl Stephens hosted the H P E club on July 24 with fifteen members and one visitor Miss Lorraine Orme. Appliqueing quilt blocks, a menu roll call, refreshments, and a postponed August 22 meeting with Mrs Orville Allen were planned. Other events included a Sunday gathering east of Bedford with guests from Miami and Kansas City. The Loyal Larks met July 25 at Hazel Woods with thirteen members and four visitors. Omega Larson and Marjorie Mullen to demonstrate at the fair and food to be exhibited were selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Stephens
Lorraine Orme
Orville Allen
Loyal Larks
Hazel Woods
al Mullen
Ben Wright
Hans Larson
Vera Johnson
Omega Larson
Marjorie Mullen
East Mission Honors Crowell Family Picnic Dinner
East Mission honors the Crowell family with a Sunday picnic dinner at East Mussier. About twenty attended, with several from For ev Grove entired Mire. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tel Gienn and others. Union Country club hosted guests at Bedfora Thursday afternoon. The Christ MIllionery society to meet. Mexico neighbor’s garden lesson led by C E Wor Sey. Forest Grove Club hosts ladies gathering with rescheduled date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Mission
Crowell
Clark M. Cro
East Mussier
Seveh Butts
Linom Butts
Mort
Frank Tel Gienn
Olin
Duene
Howard
Leland Hardin
Lola Tonex
Oxcole
Vis
Jim Hamilton
Denis Jean
Lin Cellere
Nureh of Christ
Suesday
C. E. Worsey
Mexico
C. A. Reynolds
Mrs Snyder Hosts Friendly Farmer Sisters Club
Mrs Glen Snyder entertained the Friendly Farmer Sisters club at her home on Thursday afternoon July 18. Nine members and six guests attended. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Mrs Merle Snyder will host the club on Thursday August 15 with a current event roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Glen Snyder
Friendly Farmer Sisters Club
Frank Snyder
Pearl Trumbo
Herman Roberts
Roscoe Dunn
Gerald Steer
Franklin Burch
Merle Snyder
Picnic at Bibbins Park With H. C. Little Family
Mr and Mrs H C Little plus relatives enjoyed a Sunday picnic at Bibbins Park. Attendees included Mrs Little George Naomi Mary Ellen Mrs Ruth Little Price Durward Jr and George McF and Mrs C C White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Little
Bibbins Park
Whorled Milkweed Poison Debate Draws Attention
The Times-Press reports renewed display of whorled milkweed samples amid controversy over its toxicity. Ames Extension notes compare local whorled milkweed with a deadly western relative, identifying asclepoinine alkaloid and lack of antidote, based on past livestock poisonings in New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Press
F. A. Hines
Gravity
Ames
Iowa
College
United States
New Mexico
Duke V. Layton
Charles L Cobb 74 Blockton resident dies at home
Charles S Cobb born near Bedford Iowa December 25 326 died at home in Blockton Sunday July 28 funeral conducted by Rev A R Moore of Kansas City burial Rose Hill cemetery. Survived by wife Eva J Florez three children Glenn A Cobb R C Yadon and A J Warden four grandchildren two brothers T E Cobb L R Cobb and many years in Iowa with brief Kansas stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Cobb
Taylor County
Blockton
A. R. Moore
Kansas City
Rose Hill
Bedford
Iowa
Eva J. Florez
Glenn A. Cobb
R. C. Yadon
Barnard, Mo
A. J. Warden
T. E. Cobb
L. R. Cobb
J. Cobb
Towa
Lfe
Kansas
Quicckton
Wrother
Cobb
Gc&pe
Local Church Pillar Passes After Five Years of Illness
The deceased was active and zealous in church work and society, aiding home, community, and state. His loss affects family, church, and society. Mr and Mrs Cobb celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Cobb
Jred Rush’s Father Dies at 90 in Arkansas
GILLHAM Ark July 26 1920 90 year old Jred Rush father of Mrs Robert Harvey Mrs Viola Rush and Fred Rush and Claude Rush died at his home in Gillham Ark Survivors include his wife two daughters and two sons with two sons predeceasing him He moved to Taylor county fifty two years ago living on a farm seven miles southwest of Clearfield and moved to Arkansas twenty seven years ago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jred Rush
Atlu G. Rush
Taylor County
Gillham
Ark
Viola Rush
Robert Harvey
Clearfield
Fred Rush
Bedford
Claude Rush
Lincoln
Nebr
Rush
Arkansas
Costly 18 neglect cows on pasture warns Arends
Dairy adviser W. R. Arends says neglecting pasture feeding costs more than it saves. He stresses supplementing pasture with Body Cow Chow to maintain milk yield and cow flesh, citing research and Henry Morrison’s feed guidance. The piece emphasizes balanced rations, minerals, and cost efficiency for summer production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. RR. Arends
Purina Mill’ Dairy Department
Llenry and
Morrison
America
Henry
Safety tips from the commission on water, plants and boating
The commission urged swimming only where familiar, stay on guarded beaches, avoid wading hazards and overloading boats. It warned of hidden river currents and step-offs in lakes, and advised warning others. Poison ivy identification and first aid steps were described, with witch hazel suggested for soothing dermatitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Book Exposes Selectitis In Poultry Feeding Critique
A new Purina Mills book titled Quality Eggs Mean Profit lambasts selective feeding as unprofitable. It argues for a controlled feeding program to manage chick growth pallet development and egg production, promising guidance to poultry owners and noting availability at Checkerboard feed outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purina Mills
Safety First on Vacation Warning Prompts Iowa Advisory
Hot weather pushes Iowans to pools and shady woods as the state conservation commission issues safety warnings. Authorities urge sun protection, hydration, and vigilance near water and trails amid rising temperatures and heat risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Conservation Commis
Two Warnings Issued On Drowning Dangers And Ivy Poisoning
A state commission issues two warnings this week. Drownings in Iowa lakes rivers and streams are up and safety rules around swimming pools are urged. Poison ivy has reached the climbing stage, most likely to affect people. The campaign asks for cooperation to enforce safety around water areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
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Missouri
Thompson Family
Scrivner
Mrs. Mosbarger
Ariven
Dunning P
T. A
Miss Dunkerton
Grimes, Ia
Loyal] Legion Club
Stansil
H. P. E. Club
Mrs
Paul Blane
al Fuchs
Miami
Iris Mae Wilson
Will Fuchs
Will Murphy
Flavel and
Laveta
Cecil Blane
Rex Burns
Harold Blane
Mrs. Butts
BE. A. Cobb
Union Country Club
Bedfora
Henneth Gelwin
Berke
Mira
Teo
H. C. Little Family
Ames College
Charles L. Cobb
Sun
Dr. Scholl
Thompsons
Arour Lane High Way
Sion
Hotel Rogers
Thompson Mercantile Co
Bemis A
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