Brazilian student to live with Janson family in Gravity
Sergio A Florencio Sobrinho an 18 year old from Rio de Janeiro Brazil will spend his senior year at Bedford Community High School through the American Field Service. The New York AFL office approved the Janson home in Gravity as his host for 1963 64 with arrival in Miami August 21 and travel to Des Moines. A senior committee led by Jeff Riggleman will oversee his welfare.
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Sergio A. Florencio Sobrinho
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Bedford Community High School
American Field Service
Art Aere
E. J. Janson
Gravity
New York
AFL
Jansons
Sergio
Miami
Florida
Des Moines
Ila Kay Selfit
Joyce Keith
Pat Sickels
James Beemer
Jeff Rigleman
Allen Miller
Jeff Riggleman
The
AFS
Fire Destroys Eclipse Lumber Yard in Lenox Area
Bedford firemen aided by WWI veterans contended a Sunday blaze that razed the Eclipse Lumber Yard covering two blocks. No injuries reported. cause blamed on wiring or lightning. One and a half carloads of lumber and a yard truck destroyed. Fire crews from Creston, Corning, Clearfield and Clarinda assisted until 4 PM.
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Bedford
Lenox Department
Eclipse
Ben Scane
Creston
Corning
Clearfield
Clarinda
Sheriff’s Posse in Numerous Regional Performances
Taylor county sheriff's posse has performed at multiple events in the region. About 30 horsemen rode at Adams county fair Corning and Lenox rodeo parade Tuesday, plus one night show and a Taylor county fair police duty. Future dates include Osceola rodeo Aug 9, Winterset rodeo Aug 11, Sidney rodeo Aug 15, Sharpsburg parade Aug 16, and Iowa State Fair Aug 21 in Des Moines with an honor guard for Gov. Hughes.
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Taylor County
Des Moines
Taylor County Posse
Gov. Hughes
Taylor County Heart Unit Chooses Leaders
Marie Crew of Clearfield named chairwoman of the Taylor county heart unit and Marie Lund of the Town Heart Association Southwestern division announces the appointment. Miss Lucile Trumbo of Bedford is appointed treasurer. Mail for the unit to Clearfield Iowa. Also notes winners in Mt Pleasant golf tourney Harry Johnson of Bedford and Mrs Carl Howell of Clarence Mo. won first flight with scores 47 and 43 and received a large trophy and an eight day clock.
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Marie Lund
Town Heart Association
Marie Crew
Clearfield
Taylor County Heart Unit
Lucile Trumbo
Bedford
Taylor County
Crew
Iowa
Harry Johnson
Carl Howell
Clarence
Mt. Pleasant
Johnson
Howell
Taylor County Fair shows winners in hog sheep and horse events
Jim Harvey of Nodaway won grand and reserve grand in the junior market hog class at Taylor County Fair. Richard Richey of Villisca led market litter division with nine pigs, while Tom Wilhelm and Steve Kernen earned top placings. Chester Whites and spotted swine also received blue ribbons. Rex Wilhelm and Tom Wilhelm traded lamb honors in the market pen of three. Rick Nelson led horse show with top showman honors. Multiple 4-H and FFA achievement results followed in gardening, vegetables, and woodworking events.
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Jim Harvey
Nodaway
Harvey
Stephen ‘Robinson
Clearfield
Richard Richey
Villisca
Tom Wilhelm
Steve Kernen
Bedford
Rick Nelson
Kevin Mellott
Carey Stroburg
Blockton
Stephen Robinson
Chester
Taylor
Brother Rex
Rex
Tom
Hampshire
Bill Henderson
Lenox
Rex Wilhelm
Henderson
Tom Henderson
Jim Nelson
Dennis South
Corning
South
Mike Schrader
Nelson
Bob Fudge
Gene Young
Shetland
Terry. Larison
Rat. i
Taylor County
FFA
Cathy Miller
Annette Dickson
Kay Blake
Larry Johnson
Willisea
Richard Blake
Dale Akers
Eddie Armat OR
Gravity
Cana Ricard Blake
David Whipp
New ‘Market
Craig Stroburg
Jim’ Cummings
Don
Mrs. Helen Meyers Named To County Extension Post
Mrs. Helen Meyers of Grav ity has been named County Extension Assistant in Taylor county replacing Beverly Palmquist who resigned. She is a graduate of Iowa State University and will begin Sept 1 in Bedford working with 4H and Family Living programs as part of the total extension program.
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Helen Meyers
Taylor County
Beverly Palmquist
Iowa State University
Meyers
Bedford
Taylor county reports 1962 63 license sales total
Taylor county recorder Mrs Imogene Robinson reports 2197 00 from selling fishing and hunting licenses for the year April 1 1962 to March 31 1963. The ledger shows 112 resident fishing licenses 280 00 103 resident hunting licenses 257 50 106 combination licenses 477 00 28 non resident fishing licenses 119 72 55 non resident hunting licenses 1062 75 plus 39 resident trapping licenses three supplementary trapping licenses and 1065 trap tags.
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Taylor County
Imogene Robinson
Sharpsburg to Host Aug. 16 Celebration
Sharpsburg to host Celebration Day on Friday August 16 featuring a tractor pulling contest at 9 00 a m kids races broom throwing tug of war and prizes at all events an 8 00 p m talent show followed by a grand drawing of 350 in prizes Entries contact Juanita Sweeney Nellie Scott Harlan Brown or Jack Cribbs.
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Sharpsburg
Juanita Sweeney
Nellie Scott
Harlan Brown
Jack Cribbs
Rayborn Appears In First Movie At Des Moines Theatre
Steve Rayborn aged 13 stars in his first film The Rich Brat Who Spears the Porpoise now at Des Moines Theatre. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rayborn with deep ties to Siam Cedar Rapids and New Market.
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Steve Rayborn
Des Moines
Steve
Robert Rayborn
Mr. Rayborn
Siam
Minnie Rayborn
Cedar Rapids
Siam Telephone
Harvey Young
New Market
Bedford Mississippi 102 River flood control project authorized
The U S Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City district will prepare a detailed project report for a channel improvement on the 102 River in Bedford. A fall 1964 completion is hoped, funded by the federal government with Bedford providing rights of way and utility adjustments. The city council already approved a federal aid cooperation resolution.
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U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Kansas City
102 River
Bedford
Ion
Miles L. Wachendorf
Corps of Engineers
Fish
Chief of Engineers
Congress
L. Guy Young
Iowa Natural Resources Council
Young
Iln.r.c
Roy Schwamb
IN. R.C. Engineers
Census Bureau Aids Iowans in Determining Age
Iowa residents can obtain proof of birth details from the Census Bureau. About 700 Iowa residents sought age records last year for social security, passports, jobs with age or citizenship requirements, or certain insurance. Fees: $3 for up to two censuses, $1 per additional copy, $4 for expedited service. routine requests may take up to 30 days. Records from 1990 onward are confidential and require written requests for proper purposes.
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Towa
Bureau of the Census
U. S. Department of Commerce
Iowa
Bureau
Social Security Office
Personal Census Service Branch
Pittsburg
Kansas
Clarinda Woman Killed In Headon Collision At Highway Junction
Clara Henneman 44 of Clarinda died after stopping to help in a two car crash near highways 2 and 71 on the east edge of Clarinda around 11 15 p m last Thursday. Daniel McComb and Miss Janice Miller were injured lightly while Floyd Peterman 24 of Conway faced OMVI charges after failing to submit to blood tests.
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Orville
Clara) Henneman
Clarinda
Henneman
Mariann McCalla
Janice Miller
Daniel McComb
Floyd Ray Peterman
Conway
McComb
Clarinda Municipal Hospital
OMVI
Peterman
Young Demos Organizing in Taylor County
Verne Timberlake of Bedford leads Taylor County Democrats in forming a Young Democratic club as part of a state wide summer drive. Iowa Young Democrats leaders Hawkins and Wagner back the effort targeting ages 16 to 40 across the county. A county organizational meeting is planned. contact Timberlake or Opal Larigon for participation.
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Young Demos
Taylor County
Verne Timberlake
Bedford
Lex Hawkins
Des, Moines
Dale E. Wagner
Monroe
The
Iowa Young Democrats
Timberlake
Opal Larigon
Swine Judging Winners Named at Taylor County Fair
Lyle Stoaks of Conway won first place in the on foot judging of the First Annual Carcass Barrow Show at the Taylor County Fair. Rus sell Gordon of Lenox took second. judge was Robert Pearce, State University extension meats specialist, who notes the carcasses will be butchered to decide the top two. Secondaries list include Stephen Robinson Clearfield and Mrs. Russell Gordon Nodaway among others.
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Lyle Stoaks
Conway
Taylor County
Russell Gordon
Lenox
Robert Per
Ae State University Extensi
Nater
Stephen Robinson
Clearfield
Jim Harvey
Nodaway
Loyd Osburn
Bedford
Richard Richey
Villisca
Steve Kernen
Virgil Gregory
Blockton
Lyndell Streebin
Quail Release in Taylor County Involves 200 Banded Birds
Taylor County Wildlife Conservation Association released 200 banded quail on July 28 across 12 townships with L. E. Lemke coordinating banding. Each of four growers supplied 50 birds from eggs. band data aid migration and life span research. Also 27 wild turkeys were released, raised by Dick Turner, with Doyle Henry supervising. Officials urge reporting leg bands to Lemke or the State Conservation Commission and advise against hunting unseasoned turkeys.
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Taylor County Wildlife Conservation Association
L. E. Lemke
Taylor County
John Dille
Jim Jeter
Leo Miller
Merle Travis
Wildlife Association
Lemke
State Conservation Commission
Wildlife Conservation Group
Dick Turner
Doyle Henry
Henry
Nimrod
Wayne Swartz
al Stephens
Taylor County Wildlife Conservation Group
Scott and Brown Win Honors at Sheridan Rodeo
Russell Scott of Bedford earned All around Cowboy honors at Sheridan Missouri Rodeo with bareback saddle bronc and bull riding trophies. Ludie Brown of Bedford route 2 placed fourth in roping. Both contested at Lenox Rodeo as well.
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Sheridan
Russell Scott
Bedford
Ludie Brown
Mrs. Beebe to Exhibit at Louisiana State Fair
Mrs. Mary E. Beebe has entered towels and aprons featuring applique work in competition at the Town State Fair. This is her third year with articles at the fair and she has previously won several firsts and a second.
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Mary E. Beebe
Beemer Family Reunion Set for August 18 at Lenox City Park
Annual Beemer family reunion picnic scheduled for Sunday August 18 in Lenox City Park. Event invites all Beemers and relatives to gather for a day of fellowship and activities.
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Beemer
Lenox
Blockton Man Honored For 50-Year Masonic Membership
George Schoenmann is to be guest of honor at Bethany Lodge No. 320's meeting in Blockton on August 10 at 8 p.m. He earned fifty-year Masonic status after joining in 1912 in California. He led Bethany Lodge and OES, served on local boards, and taught Sunday school. dinner reservations are $1.25 with Secretary Byron Kettle.
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George Schoenmann
Masonic Fraternity
Bethany Lodge No
Blockton Methodist Church
Schoenmann
Drake and
SUI Law
Whittier Lodge
Whittier
Calif
Bethany Lodge
O.E.S
Blockton
Byron Kettle
Blockton, Ia
Larison Accepts Sidney Position
Darrel Arartson Pecformes cashier at the Bedford National Bank started last Thursday as manager of the Pullman Insurance Agency in Sidney Nebraska. The agency is owned by the Sidney bank and Larison previously ran his own insurance agency for seven years before selling to Leonard Moore. His wife Karen and children Tamila Jean Gregory Darrell Lisa Ann and Daren Ray will join him in Sidney after securing a house.
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Gregory Darrell
Lisa Ann
Daren Ray
Larsson
Sidney
Local Merchant Carl Buckalew Builds Bedford Bowling Career
Carl Buckale w 31 and his wife Martha Hard ing bought the Bedford Bowling Lanes in spring 1961 after considering another location. They moved to Bedford for friendly residents and now run a busy business with three children. Buckale w notes difficulty filling leagues and credits new automatic pin setting machines with easing winter staffing. He enjoys fishing and hunting and values time with customers as he expands league play.
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Carl Buckalew
Bedford
Carl
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Clarence W. Johnson
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Mrs. Crew
Taylor Co. Heart Unit
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Lucas County
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