Five-Day Taylor County Fair Opens With Stage Show
The Taylor County Fair launches five days of events today at 7:00 PM with the Dickie Krie Stage Show and a full horse racing program. Tonight features Mak Thrillarama Thrill acts, livestock parade, and wrestling. Tractor Pull contests run daily with weights, classes, and prize money totaling 325 dollars. Contact Bob Wintermute or John Walston for details.
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Taylor County's Fair
Ram Beaina
Dickie Kriel
PRI
Dickie Krie
Duator
Katel
Taylor Co
SUN
Ketel Professionare
Bob Wintermute
Conway
I Owa
John Walston
Bedford
Quantian
Fcense
Adult Education Home Ec Class Starts Planning
The program offers evening Home Economics courses on an every other week basis starting about October 1. Enrollment will be limited and a $3.00 fee per person applies. Choice of Course No 1 Dressing by Design or Course No 2 Learn to Sew, each six lessons.
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Margaret Hueiskamp
Bois
Mcuctor
Enes
University of California
1918 Bedford High School Class Reunion Held
The Bedford class of 1918 gathered for a reunion at Bertford’s Jone s Minn Cafe last Sunday with 16 of 37 graduates attending. Nine are deceased. A dinner and session ran from 1:00 to about 4:30 p.m. The group planned a second reunion for the first Sunday in August 1989 at the same venue.
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Tedforddish School
Bertford
Jones Minn
Jacile Duncan
J. D. Wadell
Longview
Tex
Clary Livingston
Virgil Putnam
Chillicothe
Harriett Rutledge
Kent Thorne
Clarinda
Fartaret Gallaway
Dewey Adair
George
Ray Ashford
Chicago
Leah Monahan
Lloyd Bradley
Afr
George Cobb
Wilma Pinney Nia
Sen
Sioux City
Mra
Grace Timberlake Fuiches
Abel Coop
Fairfield
Adah Jones
H. F. Allison
Shelton
Nebr
Edith Christianson
Geo. Cade
Conway
Adena Christianson
Daniel Kinser
Daven
Bart
Agnes Sunderl
Basher
Jeffersonville
Ind
Bedford
Vera
van Cat Warneke
Lactie Livingston
Verne Timberlake
Dar
Leonard L. Moore
Guy H. Miller, 80, Rites Held in Bedford
Funeral services for Guy H. Miller, 80, of Bedford were held Wednesday August 7 at Shan-Novinger Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Richard Viney. Mr Miller died August 6 at St. Francis Hospital Maryville. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.
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Guy H. Miller
Bedford
Shan-Novinger
Richard Viney
Miller
St. Francis Hospital
Maryville
Fairview Cemetery
Origin of 102 River name traced through St. Joseph notes
For St. Joseph area history, editor Meerrill Chilcote recounts data on how the 102 River gained its name. The River Street area shifted west to east over time, with the river drawing the stream and the mill taking the company’s address. The 102 and Platte rivers meet east of the city along Monterey Street extension, based on notes from C. L. Rutt and local lore.
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Meerill
River Street
Main
Ri River
Ieave
102
Platte River
City
Monterey Street
C. L. Rutt
St. Joseph Ney
BHS Class of 48 Holds Reunion Dinner
BHS Class of 48 gathered August 3 at Junction Cafe for a reunion dinner. Attendees included numerous alumni with spouses from Conway Iowa to Denver and Chicago, plus letters from several former teachers and friends.
Servicemen Display Highlights Taylor County Fair
Public urged to view a Taylor County Salute to Servicemen exhibit at the fair. A three foot high heart emblem on a six foot frame symbolizes 200 Taylor County men serving in the Armed Forces, created by Dorothy Harris of Conway.
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Taylor County
Election Films at LRC in Red Oak
The Learning Resources Center in Red Oak will show the film Presidential Election on August 12 at 9 am It explores how the president is elected using recent campaigns and analyzes campaign organization structure and strategy
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LRC
Red Oak
Learning Resources Center
Dea Ucbes
United States
BCHS Band to Appear August 17 at State Fair
The Bedford Community High School Band will perform at the 1968 Gay 90s Heritage Iowa State Fair on Saturday August 17 with two shows from 10 20 to 10 50 a m on the Grand Concourse and 3 35 to 4 05 p m at the Plaza Bandstand Stage. Fair secretary Kenneth B Palk announced the event is part of more than 70 Iowa High School bands slated to march and perform on the Grand Concourse and bandstand during fair dates.
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Bedford Community High School
Grand Concourse
Plaza
Kenneth B. Palk
Richard Jackson in Critical Condition After Two-Car Crash
A two car collision Sunday near Bedford left Richard Jackson in critical condition at Mt. Ayr hospital. Thirteen people from five families were hospitalized with injuries ranging from bruises to possible internal injuries. Authorities investigated as both vehicles were damaged beyond repair.
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Richard Jackson
Taylor Countains
Cad Wayne Mountains
Ringguld Co
Mt. Ayr
Gadar
Awarine
Peru State College to graduate 61 in summer ceremony
Two area students, Terry Bentley of Blockton and Ronald R. Fine of Hopkins, will receive Bachelor of Arts in Education and Bachelor of Science degrees respectively at the Peru State College summer commencement on August 9. The ceremony begins at 6:00 p.m. on the college quadrangle lawn.
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Peru State College
Peru
Neb
Terry Bentley
Blockton
Ronald R. Fine
Hopkins
Judy Bentley Graduates as Practical Nurse
Judy Bentley graduates as a practical nurse from Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs on July 28. Terry Bentley and Mr and Mrs Orville Stephens of Bedford attend the ceremony.
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Judy Bentley
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs
Terry Bentley
Orville Stephens
Bedford
Salvation Army to be in Bedford August 13 and 14
The Salvation Army will conduct door to door collections in Bedford next Tuesday and Wednesday August 13 and 14. People are urged to place clothing newspapers magazines useful furniture and appliances on the porch for pickup by volunteers.
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Salvation Army
Bedford
Ieeee Army
Sean
Betty Brown Crowned Lenox Rodeo Queen
Betty Brown of Bedford was crowned Lenox Stock and Saddle Rodeo queen with Lindy Sunderman as runner up. Betty has previously been Queen of Sheridan Rodeo 1966 and Lenox Rodeo 1986, among other contestants listed.
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Betty Brown
Lenox Rodeo
Lydie
Betty) Brown
Bedford
Lenox
Betty
Bedford Saddle Club
Sheridan
Preservation of 1918 Times-Republican issue in Bedford
Mrs Hazel Blane of Bedford preserves an Aug 22 1918 Times-Republican issue. Front page tribute to Louis Everett O Dell, first Taylor county WWI casualty. Includes Arthur Peach service death, Rex Moody letter about gas attack, and Jim Lucas moving from Presidio to Camp Mills en route overseas.
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Hazel Blane
Bedford
Times-Press
Times-Republican
R. V. ‘Lucas
Louis Everett O'Dell
Taylor County
Arthur Peach
Mart Landis
Bedford Paper
Rex Moody
Jim Lucas
Camp Mills
Presidio
San Francisco
Aod
L. I
Local Serviceman Recalls Vietnam Voyage From Oakland
Dave Henry writes of his Vietnam experiences aboard the U S N S General John Pope departing Oakland Bay at 2 p m western time on May 1. He notes 1500 men aboard plus the ship's crew, describes initial claustrophobia easing as routine set, and mentions guards protecting large immovable objects like ladder wells life boats decks and other equipment.
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Oakland Bay
John Pope
UM Church Members Head to Nebraska Camp
Defending Tay lor Co tennis champion Joe Whitaker defeated Bobby Dant 63 61 to win at Ribbins Park Courts. Dant leads Bedford Community High School team. Whitaker has reached finals or semifinals since 1968. Dent beat Millikan 64 64. Whitaker beat Millikan 65 62 in earlier rounds.
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Joe Whitaker
Bobby Dant
Taylor Co
Ribbins Park Courts
Dant
Bedford Community High School
Whitaker
Dent
Mark Millikan
Dean Millkan
Community Fund Drive Supports O'Bryan Brothers Factory
Bedford based factory employing 115 people at monthly payrolls over 30 000 continues drive to raise 100 000 for training machine operators. The effort follows an agreement with the Bedford Community Development Corporation and quotes from a July Times-Progress report noting shortfalls in Contributions and total community involvement.
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O'Bryan
Bedford
Pindgee
Bertford Community Development Corporation
Watershed for 102 Rivers Proposed in Missouri Iowa
Soil conservation officials explain a Public Law 566 watershed for the 102 Rivers. Meetings planned in Bedford Iowa to gauge landowner interest across Nodaway County and nearby areas. Benefits include erosion control, water storage, flood mitigation, and longer lasting dams.
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West 102
Blockton
Soil Conservation Service
Blue Check
State Savings Bank
Bedford
Iowa
Taylor County Soil Conservation District Commissioners
Fiets
County
Missouri
Nodaway County
P. L
Sheridan Rodeo slated for August weekend shows
Sheridan Rodeo will be presented August 16 17 and 18 spanning Friday through Sunday with events daily at 3 pm. Led by Mrs Lands Sunderman and the Sheridan Lions Club in partnership with the Sheridan Saddle Club the annual rodeo draws about 2000 to 2500 fans and features contestants from multiple states with a Saturday night dance as a highlight.
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Sheridan
the &H
Lands Sunderman
Clearmont
Lions
Sheridan Club
Sheridan Saddle Club
Sheridan Lions
Dale Sturm Tops Taylor County 4H Demonstration Contest
Dale Sturm 13 of Clearfield led the Taylor County 4H Juniors Demonstration Contest with the top demonstration on organ safety. Holt Buddies from Corning and Brooks placed runners up on physical fitness, while blue ribbon and red ribbon winners included Calvary GoGetters, Doulias H Club, Lenox teams, and Grove Mustangs entries judged by Steve Evans and Moarcia Schilling.
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Dale Sturm
Clearfield
Calvary GoGetters
Taylor County
Gan
Holt
Kirk Leonard
Corning
Eldon Naven
Brooks
David Cooper
Copway
Calvary-GoGetters
Jim
Terry Tobin
Doulias Buys +H Club
Doug England
Craig Baker
Rodney Belding
David Rogers
Lenox
Darwin Beck
Bill Huber
The
Grove Mustangs
Steve Evans
Union County Extension
Moarcia Schilling
Creston
Two Vehicles Damaged In Mieh ap Collision Near Guss
A morning crash near Guss at about 11 15 injures no one and causes substantial damage to a truck and a car. The truck driven by Thomas Brumensilt for Quiler Feeds of New Market collides with Phyllis Jackson of Villisca driving the car. Estimated damage to each vehicle about 300 dollars.
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Guss
Quiler Feeds of
New Market
Thomas Brumensilt
Phyllis Jackson
Villisca
Reunion Held For BHS Class of 53
The BHS class of 1953 held its reunion Sunday August 4 with 16 members and their families meeting at the State Savings Bank Blue Check room for a basket dinner. Attendees included Darrel and Shirley Irwin Ames Margaret King Rockford Til Max Arley Calif Corneal Saene Portland Eunice Beebe Cedar Rapids Jack Seemer Macon Duane Book Robert Wintermuts Robert Sleep Carole Akers Max Dougherty Donna Dougherty Godford. The group voted to hold another reunion in 1973 with Sanford Turner and Mr and Mrs Max Dougherty named as the arrangement committee.
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BHS
State Savings Bank
Darrel
Shirley
Esley
Binke) Akers
Max
Donna
Busby) Dougherty
Godford
Sanford Turner
Max Dougherty
Merger Talks Between Iowa Power Firms Reported
Representatives of Iowa Power and Light and Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric met with the Iowa Southern Utilities Company board in Centerville on July 26 to discuss forming a holding company system. The session was preliminary and informative, with plans to invite additional principal investor owned firms serving Iowa to join the system after July 11 board meetings.
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Iowa Power and Light Company
Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Company
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Centerville
Iowa Power
Iowa-Ilincés
Laws Power and Stowed Times
Iowa
Taylor County 4-H Teams Win Honors at State Fair
Three Taylor County senior 4-H teams won honors at the state fair demonstration event. Teams were selected from the recent county exhibition, highlighting youth achievement in agricultural education.
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Taylor County
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