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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1935
Page
3
The National Safety Council reports 1934 totals of 101000 accidental deaths and massive monetary losses from injuries across highways and recreation. It urges readers to think ahead and avoid speed and haste to reduce risk this summer.
A fragment notes heat and appeals to bright intellect, hinting at a reminiscence of past warmth and curiosity. The text suggests a casual aside about weather and clever people, but the exact event, place, or date remains unclear.
In a Marshalltown Times Republican reminiscence, a veteran recalls haying under extreme heat when it barely reached 96 degrees in the shade. He contrasts hard 12 hour days with modern notions of heat and efficiency, praising outdoor labor, straw stacks, and the old ways without air conditioning. The piece evokes rural toil, early farming gear, and generational views on work, weather, and endurance.
A boy named Dinky at a cadet military school clashes with his mother’s crime and a broker, while rescuing an orphan home from a fire and helping a football team. Meanwhile a second film, Public Hero Number 1, showcases wartime crime fighting with prison cells and bank robbery intrigue starring Lionel Barrymore, Chester Morris, and Jean Arthur.
Fragmentary OCR notes show times 11:55 AM 1:20 PM 6:24 PM with references to press and passen. The incomplete text mentions a cave in Beara area and travel cues. No clear event or outcome is specified.
The Rialto Wednesday August 7 presents Baby Face Harrington starring Charles Butterworth in a lead role written for him. Una Merkel co stars as Butterworth's wife in a balanced comedy pairing, with a strong supporting cast enhancing the humor and originality of the film.
Nat Pendleton appears as a burly foil to a small, quizzical lead while Ruth Selwyn returns to screen in a key role. Harvey Stephens, Eugene Pallette, Donald Meek, Robert Livingston and Eddie Nugent round out a witty crime tale with a sharp small town chase and a surprise finish directed by Raoul Walsh.
Mrs Arthur Bell hosted the Ladies Aid for an all day quilting gathering with a covered dish dinner. Mrs Herbert King led the Sunshine club with a social afternoon and refreshments. Anna Lou Mackey hosted a Wednesday evening youth party as they begin work on the play An Arizona Downey to be shown at the Siam chautauqua. Jolly Dozen members and families held a Sunday picnic. A quip about medical post mortems and a parachute joke closes the notes.
Today August 1 Lynne Steele marks her ninth birthday celebration at her grandparents Mr and Mrs C M Steele home. Mark Darling delivered mail on route 3 while regular carrier Bert Wyckoff was ill. The warmest day this season reached 95 on July 16 per government thermometer at E E Healy’s. Ross Dowell injured at chautauqua grounds Thursday morning after a horse fell entangling a slack wire. he landed on his back and shoulder with no serious injury. Precipitation 2.39 inches, below average. G E Keith resigns as marshal and street commissioner. deputy James Ford acting. F N Lewis notified bid for ten-year quarters in local post office accepted. building required by October 31.
A 1915 weather note reports July rainfall at 12.82 inches, surpassing 1914 levels. The 20 Years Ago column highlights record-breaking precipitation and suggests the trend may continue, with early indications pointing to ongoing unsettled weather as measured by the observer E. E. Healy.
Framing thieves struck northeast town chicken pens last Friday evening stealing nineteen birds from the Jeff Howe place and nineteen from Fred Weingarth plus four from Jake Coup home. The culprits followed a ditch along the properties. Darrell Reed of Gravity and Vera McFarland are named in the report.
The Senate passed AAA amendments by an overwhelming vote and Huey Long backed it at passage. Ways and Means drafts the tax bill expected to report in August under a special rule. The House approved a tobacco grading bill to federally grade tobacco for consumer protection to prevent farmers from being fleeced in rapid auctions.
By Hon Otha D Wearin argues against using taxpayers funds to defend American capital abroad. He praises Charles West as Under-Secretary of the Interior and notes Wests prior FCA role. He recalls last winters land purchase proposals to boost farmers, compares to Ireland, and urges a new U S land policy to boost farm residents amid corporate land concentration and Ethiopia concerns.
Des Moines witnessed the marriage of Virgil Reed and Miss Blanchard on Sunday August 2 with Reed employed as a bookkeeper for the Great Western Railroad. In St Joseph, Virgil Million married Miss Naomi Barton on Saturday August 1 at the Christian church. A child was born to Mr and Mrs Blaine Robison of Conway on Friday July 31.
The Times-Press asks former Taylor County residents to send letters so old friends can hear from them. The appeal invites readers who once lived in the area, now elsewhere, to participate and share news or memories with the community.
A traveler recounts a long journey starting in Bedford, passing Dennison and Texas to Monterrey Mexico. He notes corn and cotton conditions, border crossing ease, a Monterey view from 4200 feet, and a nerve wracking ride with a chipped cathedral. The trip included a delayed train with Lions heading to Mexico City and several chartered cars from Little Rock, Arkansas.
A.D. Hahn returns from Mexico City with tales of bullfights cold weather and high altitude. He cites San Antonio Express declaring Mexican troops took over Matamoros and notes 120 soldiers at Cervera’s Matamoros command. Back home the heat hits 102 degrees as CCC boys and locals adjust.
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