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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1946
Page
5
Sid P Webb secretary urges participation in Tuesday parade at 12 30 as part of a full fair program running Tuesday to Saturday. Jimmie Lynch Death Dodgers to perform and Dutton troupe expected. Grounds cleaned race track improved stalls fill quickly with livestock and tents may be needed.
Bedford Troop 136 of the Boy Scouts will hike to Lake of Three Fires on Wednesday afternoon August 7. After supper they swim and take part in activities. At 9 PM a council campfire will include a Court of Honor with rank advancements by Arthur Dinwiddie. They will camp at the state park and return the next morning.
The Emergence Price Control Act of 1942 requires preserving records until July 1 1947. C I Wells chairman of Traylor county board announced this after Washington guidance. The order covers all documents kept on or before June 30 1946, with enforcement for violations before expiration.
Bedford High School band will rehearse at the schoolhouse Monday evening August 26 at 7 oclock. All who intend to play for the county fair, please be present.
The Register and Tribune distributed bicycles valued at about 40 dollars to Iowa carriers. Each carrier paid 90 cents weekly until totaling 23.40, with the paper covering the remaining balance. Purchases rewarded consistent service and customer help, giving youngsters priority.
Poore sold his Main St. Service Station business last weekend to Howard R. Clark and will devote full time to farming. Curtis Raper, once with Poore, becomes deputy clerk assisting Clerk of Courts Co. B Paul. Dean Clark, the new proprietor’s brother, will assist until school starts this fall.
Harlan L. Pote, local pharmacist, attended the Animal Health Pharmacy Course at St. Louis College of Pharmacy July 15 to 20. Pharmacists from ten states joined to gain knowledge for serving animal health needs, led by visiting experts and supported by college faculty.
Seven carriers for the Des Moines Register Tribune in Bedford, two girls and five boys, earned bikes for consistent paper routes. Names include Martha Beebe Phyllis Northover Donald Snyder Wendell Goudie Marvin McMilin Paul Stewart and Charles Dinwiddie. Vernon Stillwell coordinated a bike parade ending at a downtown cafe where they were treated to pop.
Taylor county board chair C. I. Wells warned that selling sugar without required ration points is illegal and subject to prosecution. OPA notes sugar rationing remains in effect under the War Powers Act with stamps 9 10 and 49 valid as Spare. No change for institutional users and provisional allowances for fresh produce remain as in the second quarter.
A series of birth notices from Maxwell Clearfield Hopkins New Market Osceola Maryville and Bedford: Ann Lyndale born to C E England and Mary Hopkins on July 23 24 and 25. Linda Marie born to Delbert Greene and Osceola Town July 20. John Wesley born to J Vernon Wheeler and Hopkins July 25. Sherry Ann born to Ralph Oliver and Des Moines July 16. Erik Oliver formerly Eula Mohler of Bedford.
The N T exams will be held August 2 and 3 instead of August 1 and 2 due to a printing delay. County Superintendent Verona W. Jones announced the rescheduling.
Minnie Thomas a longtime Bedford resident died at her sister Miss A M Garnett s home in Wichita Kansas on July 27 She moved from Ravenwood Missouri where she married Charles Thomas in 1899 They had six children all of whom died before her She is survived by her sister and several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held at Shum Funeral Home with burial in Fairview cemetery
Mrs. Edna Walters sold the Walters Style Shoppe in Bedford to Mrs. Wilma Turner and Miss Dorotha Thomas. They gained possession Monday and plan a fall merchandise buy in Kansas City. The store reopens Saturday as the Exclusive Style Shoppe with Walters retiring for health reasons.
Mr and Mrs Billie Brown of Gravity traveled to Omaha where Brown entered Nebraska Methodist Hospital for surgery. The operation occurred on Tuesday following their Sunday arrival.
Jesse Lovitt of Gravity is reported seriously ill at his home following a stroke suffered last week.
Mrs. Alice Aldrich of Sheridan returned home Sunday after a brief hospital stay at the Missouri Methodist Hospital in St. Joseph last week. She has not since felt well.
Mrs. Dan Bruner of Clearfield returned from Municipal Hospital in Clarinda after an eleven day treatment period last week.
Charles McAlister, son of Mr and Mrs Roger McAlister of Sheridan, is described as suffering from an infected finger. The item notes his family background and ailment in a concise community society style.
Bob Coulter of New Mark suffered a broken leg while working Thursday at the Pullan Coal Co mine. He is being treated at Clarinda Municipal Hospital.
Mrs Alberia Catlin of New Market who fractured her hip in a fall eight weeks ago has been at Municipal Hospital in Clarinda. Her condition is improving and she can now walk with only slight aid from the nurses.
Mrs Floyd Ames of Sheridan is discharged from St Francis Hospital in Maryville after a ten day stay as a patient.
R L Harper has been ill at his home in Clearfield for some time. The notice notes ongoing illness affecting local resident.
Frank Goodman of Clearfield sprained his ankle on Sunday and has been unable to work since, affecting his daily routine and employment activities.
Paul Peach son of Mr and Mrs George Peach was at St Francis Hospital Maryville for an appendix operation and returned home Monday.
P. A. Blake, who recently underwent surgery at Municipal Hospital in Clarinda, was brought home to his residence here on Sunday.
Harold Bowers of Bedford traveled to Iowa City on Sunday to undergo a clinical visit at University Hospital.
Mrs Ed Smith of Bedford staying at her daughter Mrs Charles Williams and Mr Williams at Hopkins suffered a fall shortly before and remains in distress from injuries.
Hazel Dell resident Bud Kysar remains at home after suffering a severe knee injury last week. Local reports say he is focusing on recovery while seeking medical treatment options and support from the community.
Mrs Flory Trumbo was brought home Wednesday from Savannah Missouri where she had been a patient at Nichols Sanatorium the past ten days.
Mrs Roy Herbert is in Creston hospital receiving treatment for her eyes.
4-H girls participate in a Nature Hike led by Mrs Helena Johnson and a music class led by Miss Dorothy Grieive. Mrs Helen Meyers conducts crafts, and the group votes for Spirit of Camp. The Cardinal Cabin wins the 4-H banner for best housekeepers.
A July roster lists 18 year old registrants in Taylor County. Names include Robert James Green Gravity William Joe Swan Gravity Richard Claire Routh Clear field Thomas Eugene faulconer Gravity John Richard Livingston Bedford.
Duane Roberts a former Bedford merchant died unexpectedly Tuesday. His home was in Nevada he traveled for a salt company. He is survived by his wife and a daughter. Funeral services were held at Nevada and the body was taken to Farragut Iowa for burial.
Military family notices list Pvt Gene Cordell at Fort Lewis Washington Pvt George O Dougherty on furlough from Fort Benning Georgia visiting Bedford parents Sgt Willard Ferris and family at Fort Leaven worth Kansas 60 day furlough in Sharpsburg Arnold Davison discharged Navy returns to parents Edgar Stewart at Norfolk Virginia unable to attend funeral Woodson Swope Willis Warser homecoming in Clearfield Bob Mahoney from San Diego boot training Lt Norman Haley to Fort Sill Okla Roy Dean Fitzhugh enlisted for Fort Snelling then Fort Riley Pfc G Robert Jackson transferred to Fort Sill Jimmie Nelson in Chitose Japan sprained ankle Denton Kidney advanced to Ssgt Kyushu Japan Ed Matneny and Robert Barager discharged Bremer ton Washington Lt Forest Sweeney visiting Bedford en route to Fort Sheridan for discharge.
Cleo Thomas owner of Main Street Cafe bought a building Saturday for the business location. C. O. Fuller of Creston closed the deal with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas giving immediate possession. They plan to occupy the upstairs apartment once the Johnsons find suitable living quarters.
The VFW will sponsor the Bedford City Tennis Tournament with Charles Cornell Jr and Joe Whitaker directing. Events include men's singles doubles and women's singles. Entries close August 10 with eligibility open to any racket swinger.
Attendance at Union Sunday evening services is rising and the program on the north lawn continues next Sunday at 8 o'clock. If rain moves indoors, the event will be held inside the church with 7:30 to 8:00 recorded music followed by congregational singing and a brief gospel message.
John C Butler 88 of Lenox died at his daughter Mary Jane Jones Oskaloosa residence Friday. A retired farmer long based near Lenox he lived near a farm by the tree linking Taylor Ringgold Adams and Union counties. Survived by three sons Clarence Charles and Harry. six daughters including Mary Jones of Oskaloosa. two brothers Walter Creston and William Lenox. one sister Lizzie Lenox. 24 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Funeral at Barker Funeral Home Lenox with Rev Earl Moneymike United Presbyterian Church in charge. Burial Morgan Cemetery near Kent.
Glade Liggett, chief motor machinist mate in the Navy, on recruiting duty, interviewed prospects in Bedford on Tuesday. He will make regular stops at Bedford with a schedule to be announced. Enlistments in the Navy run four or six years. discharged sailors can re-enlist for two, four or six years or join the reserve in active list while retaining ratings.
The U S Civil Service Examiners announce openings for Inspector Construction and Core Drilling Inspector in the Missouri River Drainage Area with annual pay from 2168.28 to 3397. Applicants must be U S citizens 18 to 62, with veterans and service workers meeting exceptions. Applications due by August 29, 1946, to the U S Engineer Office Omaha.
The latter half of July brought hot days with four hitting 90 or above and cool nights. Daily highs and lows from Chambers Bros. show a pattern of warm afternoons and comfortable evenings across mid to late July.
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