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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1952
Page
4
Local retailer Blake's Radio and Appliance advertises a full line of hearing aid batteries. The notice emphasizes availability for all models and brands. Potential customers are urged to visit the store for supplies and guidance.
A reflective quotation pairing Thomas Macauley and Frederick W. Robertson suggests poets grow by embracing childlike wonder and by using poetry to elicit genuine feeling rather than precise thought.
Des Moines officials report stock car races will headline the 1952 Iowa State Fair. Opening day Saturday August 23 will feature sprint events with standard pacing and arrests not described.
The Burch family expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for help and cards during Mrs Burchs illness and hospital stay. Mr and Mrs Loyal Burch acknowledge the neighborly kindness and say it can never be forgotten.
We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for ecards letters and gifts while Mrs Shaffer and Jean Anne were in the hospital. Your thoughtfulness has meant a great deal to us. Mrs Clyde Shaffer and Jean Anne
A brief expression of gratitude for cards, flowers, and inquiries, extending thanks to friends and relatives for their thoughtful support.
A brief note expresses thanks for kindness received during a hospital stay. Levi Kernen states the gestures will be long remembered, conveying heartfelt appreciation.
The Jared Mohler and Allen families express sincere thanks for the many kindnesses shown to them in their recent sorrow.
Notice to all interested parties that on August 5 1962 the District Court of Taylor County Iowa appointed the undersigned as Executor of the will and estate of May O'Dell deceased late.
Des Moines reports a large farm products display for the Iowa State Fair running August 23 to September 1. Two exhibitors are already preparing prize displays of corn small grains forage crops and produce occupying an entire building. Over 3000 cash prizes are offered for winning exhibits plus 7000 head of prize livestock 40 acres of farm machinery and 3000 boys and girls in farm events.
Notice to creditors and claimants to present debts to the court for allowance. Executor Co H Cummings dated August 6 1962.
More than a dozen entries have been made for the racing car program at the fair here Friday. Dirt track drivers and their cars will come from Kansas City Des Moines San Francisco Davenport St Louis Cedar Rapids and other places. An entirely new group of entertainers appears for the Free Act program in front of the grandstands Wednesday Thursday and Friday afternoons and evenings featuring dancing girls.
The Grand Ole Opry group from Nashville Tennessee will present Saturday afternoon and evening programs. Yesterday and today afternoons will feature harness racing and some local runs if entries are secured.
Mrs Kendall Terrell was rushed to Clarinda Municipal Hospital on Tuesday for surgery. The report notes her admission and ongoing medical care following the procedure.
Mr and Mrs Henry Wehrkamp hosted a Friday afternoon party at their home honoring their six year old daughter Fama Jo. Ten guests attended with games and refreshments. Present were Lena Mohler Jean Mohler Barbara Wheeler Caroline Wheeler Carroll Oxley Stephen Oxley Carol Ann Thompson Billy Thompson Joyce Keith Monte Wehrkamp.
Notice is hereby given that Myrtle M Caruthers estate in Taylor County Iowa has an executor appointed by the District Court. All debts should be paid to Myrtle Smalley and all claims presented to Brower Burt attorney for allowance. Date 1962 July 91.
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