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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1968
Page
2
Fragmentary notes describe a 3D six cylinder sedan of STD trim from an auto listing. Mentions model name Ford Gelaxie and identifiers AT R H 781 Caer. Details are incomplete but indicate a vehicle entry with standard features.
Family thanks friends and relatives for the thoughtful acts after the death of our sister and aunt Linnie Botts. Appreciation is extended for the beautiful service and floral contributions received during this difficult time.
Expression of gratitude from Mrs Roy Horning and family to friends relatives and neighbors for food cards flowers and services following Roy Horning’s death Rev Odle Jim Turner and Circle 5 of the Baptist Church are thanked for lunch and refreshments.
A mechanical spillway using 13 inch metal pipe supports a 7834 cubic yard dam. The structure will impound about 1.5 surface acres of permanent water after completion and will serve several purposes including aiding Taylor County farms by preventing flood damage and supporting county agricultural needs.
Athelstan items note courtship involving Mr Veron Jenkins and local families. Guests include Keith Cook of Grant and Vivian Parker, with relatives Cleta Bownes and Cleo Bownes visiting. L. G. Cavin ill, visited by Eugene Cavin and Ervin King family. Holiness Church weekend activities and visits referenced, including July 28 events in connection with Kansas City and Clarinda residents.
Wegetted the Mog. Reprieves SHARPSBURG Air and Wire. Vern Melvin of Hopkins visited the Georgia and Neble, Borden home last Sunday. A double bridal shower honored Betty Brand and Carolyn Brand at the Presbyterian church. Community members and relatives from Council Bluffs, Los Angeles, Detroit, Clarinda and Omaha gathered for visits and meals. The Sharpsburg U P W A met at the church with plans for a luncheon for the Executive Board Meeting later this month.
A brief social item notes Byrns visiting or staying with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Jenkins in a small community setting.
Family expresses heartfelt gratitude for prayers gifts and flowers received during the sickness and passing of our loved one and asks continued support and prayers.
Mr and Mrs Donald Thompson and Lynda extend thanks to friends and relatives for cards gifts and inquiries following the arrival of their daughter.
A regional watershed proposal covers part of the 108 River with broad support. Officials say full development offers greater potential but urges action now as projects can take years to complete. Local leaders seek broad backing to push ahead.
Dear Editor writes as a visually and hearing impaired veteran living on a small pension. He catalogs calendars and valentines dating back to the 1800s and 1880s, seeks real old valentines to study and donate to a museum, hoping to fund medical care and eventual book writing. He provides his Seattle address for donations.
A partial local update notes A M McPherson returning home to Winfield Illinois after surgery at Clarinda Municipal Hospital. Several residents visited Gravity friends including June Pierson from Corning and Mary Hill with cousin Gertude Morris from Viola Illinois. Family visits span Blockton Colfax and Rockton with Barbera Alan and Brian Price and others. Graveside services for Alfred Hanson of Red Oak were held at Gravity cemetery.
Conway area residents hosted relatives and friends including Mr and Mrs Babould and family from Cineen Hay Allah and the Marion Straight home in New Market. Ernest Barker house and Clark Phians of Omaha welcomed visitors. Ethel Bruner returned from Des Moines after a week away. Word reached of the death of Mrs Lela Gold Lauéfier with services at Price Funeral Home Maryville Missouri on August 1 and burial near Ravenwood. Lasa and Renee Hill of Bedford visited grandparents Cliff Short. Mrs Lela Rutledge of Sharpsburg and Mrs Helen Shum of Omaha visited Elmer Garst.
Mea Cee Movem reports Sharon Sands graduation from business school celebrated with supper at the Dixie Kitchen Omaha. Nearby visits include Pat Campbell family Hilton family Sanders family and Barbara Pearl in Colorado visiting Jack Campbell Mary Stephens. The Women's Circle met with Pearl Griffith devotional and Chloe Stroburg served refreshments.
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