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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1935

Page

2

Annual Eagle School reunion picnic at Bibbins Park

Catherine M. Harris hosts the third annual Eagle School reunion near Bedford with former students and families attending a basket dinner. Attendees include Kerine M. Harris Hal E Dickerson Allison Currie family Barlow Drumm Davidson Turner Butts Lamson Churchill Thompson and others.

Nual Eagle School Catherine M. Harris Eagle 90 Bedford Bibbins Park Hose Kerine M. Harris Hal E, Dickerson O Allison Hopkins Roy Currie Daller Mary Lou Guy Currie Parnell Madelle Barlow Des Moines Ed Drumm Davidson Dale Pway Bruce Samson Donald Market J. C. Jefferies Guy Hicks Glenn Butts Anda F. C. Thummel Ed McCormick al Turner

County couple Crystal Hayworth and Charles McNutt wed

Crystal Hayworth of Bedford and Charles McNutt of Bedford were married in Clarendon Monday August 19. Mayor M Ryden read the ceremony in his office. They were accompanied by Lon and another guest. The bride is daughter of Alph Hayworth and Mrs. Hayworth of Bedford. she attended Bedford schools. The groom is son of Isaac McNutt and Mrs. McNutt of Bedford. The couple departed for Yellowstone Park after the ceremony.

Crystal Hayworth Ofay Charles McNutt Ord Clar Mryden Lon Thomas Alph Hayworth Bedford Bedford School Isaac McNutt

Gore and Nixon Wed in Gravity August 1

Ruth Gore of Sidney and Paul Nixon of Grav ere married in Gravity. The ceremony was witnessed by relatives as the couple begins their life together in Des Moines. A Bedford picnic dinner on August 18 hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nicola drew many relatives and friends from Kansas City Clear Lake and nearby towns.

Ruth Gore Sidney Paul Nixon Gravere Gravity College Springs Nixon Des Moines Bedford Arthur Nicola Tip S Park Sunugust Albert Kellogg Pyro Arnold Kansas City Arry Kellogg Clear Ige Kellogg van Fossen College Hes Howard Fossen Frank Newand Iy Ava Pistole Henry Ogg John Nicola Toll W. H. Kellogg John Kellogg

Crowell Family Farewell at Baptist Church

Rev and Mrs Clark M Crowell and family were honored at a farewell reception held Friday evening at the Baptist church attended by over 200 church members. A pantomime directed by Miss Gayle Howe highlighted the pastor’s events and roles in parish life. Carl Cummings presented a fifty dollar purse on behalf of the church. Ice cream and cake were served on the lawn with supervision by Miss Ruth McMaster and her Sunday school class.

Clark M. Crowell Baptist Church Gayle Howe Crowells Carl Cummings Ruth McMaster

Ehmann Mohler Wedding Announced

Miss Ruth Ehmann of Boone Iowa and Harlan M Mohler of Bedford married in Olathe Kansas on Thursday Nov 28 1934 The couple will reside in New Market where Mohler edits a newspaper The announcement reveals their marriage this week to friends

Ruth Ehmann Boone Iowa Harlan M. Mohler Bedford Olathe Kans New Market Mohler

Mrs. Orville Allen Hosts H. P. E. Club Meeting

Mrs. Orville Allen entertained the ladies of the H. P. E. club on a Wednesday afternoon, August 21, with eight members and one guest Lucile Bean present. The group spent time embroidering quilt blocks, and a future gathering was planned for September 4 when each member will bring a baby picture for the roll call and her thimble. An ice cream supper for club members and families is set for Tuesday evening, August 27 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stephens.

Orville Allen H. P. E. Club Lucile Bean Milburn Archer Carl Stephens

Bedford Family Sunday Dinner At Fluke Home

Mrs Mary Fluke and her five daughters spent Sunday together with a family dinner planned at the Fluke home in Bedford. Those present included Mrs Mary Fluke of Bedford and Mr and Mrs J E Sickels with Lois Lyle and Joe of Blockton, Mrs F E Mid ett of entire Wine Min To Minith of Easton, May Miss Etta Fluke and Miss Ella Fluke of Bedford.

Mary Fluke Fluke Bedford J. E. Sickels Lois, Lyle Joe Blockton F. E. Midett Minith Easton Etta Fluke Ella Fluke

West Gay Club Hosts Family Picnic at Bibbins Park

The West Gay club entertained nine members and their families at a picnic dinner in Bibbins Park on Thursday August 8. The club’s annual Guest Day meeting is set for Thursday September 12 at the home of Mrs. Carl Parsons.

Ladies of the West Gay Club Bibbins Park Carl Parsons

W C T U Elects Long President at Quiet Annual Meet

Mrs B E Long was elected president of the W C T U at the annual officers election held at Miss Jessie Millers home on Friday afternoon Miss Miller became vice president Mrs J R Henderson secretary and Mrs J T Gray treasurer The W W C club met at Mrs Rachael Cox home last Thursday August 15 with ten members present and thirteen guests Refreshments were served Mrs Lloyd Grubb will host the club Thursday September 19

Merle Snyder F. Snyder Gwendolyn Enway Paul Mil B. E. Long Jessie Miller W. W. C. Club Rachael Cox Lloyd Grubb

Country Club Ladies Luncheon Planned at Bedford Clubhouse

The Bedford Country Club ladies host a pot luck luncheon at the clubhouse Thursday afternoon August 29 at one. Mrs. Joe Deardorff and her committee lead the event.

Country Club Bedford Country Club Joe Deardorff

Florea Family In Annual Reunion at Bibbins Park

The Florea family held their annual reunion at Bibbins Park on Sunday August 18 with about 130 attendees. W G Florea was reelected president and Faye Florea secretary after a business meeting and committee appointments followed a program of music songs readings and talks by J N Florea and J Emerson Nixon.

Florea Bibbins Park W. G. Florea Faye Florea Charley Florea Ruth Florea Charles Motsinger J. N. Florea Oregon County J. Emerson Nixon Omaha Nebi Charles Florea Delbert MecDermitt Isaac Young Delbert Florea Wilma Howard and Dale Pauline Killiam Maryville Jeanne Kegin Vincent Humphrey Burlington Junction Jalva William and Harold Nebr Forrest Hinton Wilma Jean and Forrest Dean Pickering Ruth Mildred Alton Roy Florea Alice Leona Kans Maud Goff George Glenn Wayne Sisk Venice Retha Lavonne Kensil Shirley Ann Elvis Goff Phyllis Glatha Y. L. Hall Grant City Merve Safley Harlan Donald Florea Brice Florea Maxine Charles Orville and Rosadell Hopkins Margaret King Olin Cooper Robert Ridge Meda Stone Sheridan Lee Spencer Margaret Billy Herman Ginn Joanne Milburn Archer Wits Henry Neumyer Verna Howard Roy Salen Helen Marie Guy Porate Katherine Bedrd

Wintermute Relatives Hold Family Reunion at Bibbins Park

Wintermute relatives gathered at Bibbins Park on Sunday August 18 for a family reunion honoring relatives visiting from the East. Attendees included Williem Noonburg and son Billy of Wilmington Delaware He T Hall Gretchen and Stanley of Des Moines Dr Mabel Wintermute Lenox H G Wintermute and daughter Opal Wintermute Lowell Livingston Hamp ton Wintermute and Roy Kernen of Conway Dr Minnie Wintermute and J H Wintermute of Beaufort along with others from the Wintermute family.

Wintermute Bibbins Park Williem Noonburg Billy Wilmington Dela He T. Hall Gretchen Stanley Des Moines Mabel Wintermute Lenox H. G. Wintermute Opal Wintermute Lowell Livingston Hampton Wintermute Small Roy Kernen Conway Minnie Wintermute J. H. Wintermute Beauford

Honor Mrs Oberhauser On Birthday Anniversary

Mrs. Oberhauser was honored as guest at a dinner at the Mel Sheley home southwest of Bedford on Sunday for her birthday anniversary. Attending were her sons Norman and Billy Lee Oberhauser, Henry Roush, Mr. and Mrs. Glifford Roush and Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hornung, Edna and Homer Rex McMahin, Mel Sheley, Fay Sheley, Bonnie Mae and Jay, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Sheley and Harley, and Elza Mendenhall.

Oberhauser Ott Oberhauser Mel Sheley Bedford Norman Billy Lee Henry Roush Glifford Roush Wayne Roy Hornung Edna Homer Rex McMahin Fay Sheley Bonnie Mae Jay Mrs Floyd Sheley Harley Elza Mendenhall

Ray-Shawler Reunion Yields Large Attendee List

Mr and Mrs J W Large of Athelstan hosted seventy five relatives at their home Sunday for the Ray Shawler reunion. Guests included Mr and Mrs Elgen Pierce of Tedforg and others. The afternoon featured music readings and talks.

Ray-Shawler J. W. Large Athelstan Suydey Ray-Shawler Re Pienie Kansne Ciestu Clearfield Elgén Piexee Tedforg Werg

Do As You Please Day Observed By Club Members

Mrs Walter John hosted the V FC club Thursday afternoon August 15 in the observance of Do As You Please Day. Mrs Emma Lacy of Kansas was a guest. Refreshments were served.

Walter John V+ FC Emma Lacy Kansas Robert Miurley Will Hostéis ThurStay

Greenlee Gordon Announce Wedding

Greenlee and Floyd Gordon were married at the United Presbyterian church in Clarinda on Saturday evening in a single ring ceremony read by Rev. Carl E. Person. The wedding was attended by the bride and groom families and Miss Esther Greenlee. The Gordons, Bedford High School graduates of 1931, will reside in Villisca where Gordon operates a Sinclair Oil truck.

Flotilla Greenlee Floyd Gordon Cargannage United Presbyterian Church Clarinda Carl E. Person Roy F. Greenlee Earl Gordon Esther Greenlee Dale Kirby Bedford Villisca Sinclair Oil Company

Bedford Couple Wed in Atchison Kansas

Miss Bertha Phillips daughter of Mr and Mrs R E Phillips and Bob Wood son of Mr and Mrs J B Wood both of Bedford were married in Atchison Kansas on Sunday July 28 1935 The bride a Bedford High School class of 1931 graduate works in the Relief office They will reside in Bedford

Bertha Phillips R. E. Phillips Bob Wood J. B. Wood Bedford Atchison, Kans Bedford High School Relief Office

Picnic guests gathered from multiple towns for Rogers Park event

Mr and Mrs Robert Chesney of Siloam Springs Arkansas led a large group as honored guests at a Sunday picnic in Ribbins Park. The attendees included numerous families and couples from Bedford Hopkins Conway Clarinda Siam and nearby areas, creating a wide regional turnout.

Robert Chesney Siloam Springs Ark Ribbins Park James Lee Frank Stewart J. E. Stewart Don Douglas Bell Manley Delton Stewart Lee Stewart Jim Thompson Frank Perkins Bedford Doyle Cooper Cecil Manley New Market Bert Stewart Will Stewart Marion Stewart Ben Renfro Clarence Stewart Hopkins Ellis Lucas Conway Raymond Goudie Clearmont Claude Adams Orville Johnson Clyde Otte Clarinda Harry Stewart Glen Stewart Albert Stewart Cecil Waldruff Ira Rankin Siam

Martha Ulmer Birthday Party Observed by Family

Mrs James Ulmer hosted a birthday gathering for her daughter Martha to mark her tenth birthday. Refreshments were served as friends and relatives attended including Bonnie Snyder Doris Hartman Eula Jean Mohler Madonna Nash Helen Stickleman Norma Kennedy Suzanne Wetmore Garland Mullen Ruth Hanshaw Annabelle Carmichael Gail Fitzhugh and Bobbie Morris.

Martha Ulmer James Ulmer Martha Bonnie Snyder Doris Hartman Eula Jean Mohler Madonna Nash Helen Stickleman Norma Kennedy Suzanne Wetmore Garland Mullen Ruth Hanshaw Annabelle Carmichael Gail Fitzhugh Bobbie Morris

Widner Family Dinner Hosts Nebraska Guests

Mr and Mrs L C Widner entertained a family dinner Sunday with relatives from Fremont Nebraska including Mr and Mrs Joe Brackett Tom and Betty Mrs Ann Davis of Omaha and Mr and Mrs Floyd Robbins along with Darrell Shields Mrs Robbins planned to entertain at another family dinner Sunday August 25

L. C. Widner Joe Brackett Tom and Betty Fremont Nebr Ann Davis Omaha Floyd Robbins Darrell Shields Bedford

Thompson relatives gather for Bibbins Park picnic dinner

A Thompson family gathering occurred at Bibbins Park on Sunday for a picnic dinner. Attending were Mrs. Frank Thompson and Lewis and Albert, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Thompson of Clarinda, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Thompson and Phyllis, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Kratzer and Delmar Thompson of Bedford, and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Kratzer of Lincoln Nebraska.

Thompson Bibbins Park Frank Thompson Lewis and Albert Cecil Thompson Clarinda Philip Thompson Phyllis Chester Kratzer Delmar Thompson Bedford Glen Kratzer Lincoln Nebr

Crowell Receives Handkerchief Shower at Church Meeting

Mrs. Clark M. Crowell was guest of honor at the Ladies Aid meeting of First Baptist Church at Mrs. Charles Washam's home. She received a handkerchief and tea tower as gifts. The Crowell family plans to move next week to a new home in Cedar Fells.

District church meeting attendees from Lenox travel to Mt Etna

Miss Olive Colyn Miss Velda Wray and Miss Hazel West attended the district meeting of the Church of the Brethren in Ollie Iowa August 21 22 23. They rode to Mt Etna with district members in a truck. West was Sunday school delegate from Salem church Wray performed a vocal and Colyn accompanied on piano.

Olive Colyn Velda Wray Hazel West Church of Brethren Ollie Iowa Mt. Etna Miss West Salem Church Miss Wray Miss Colyn

Lenox Farmers Store Picnic Set for August 29

Lenox merchants prepare for the annual Farmers' Store picnic now in its fourteenth year. Previously sponsored by Farmers' Store, the event has grown with assistance from other local shops. The picnic is scheduled for Thursday, August 29.

Lenox Farmers’ Store

Creston hires Fred Strance as municipal light plant manager

The Creston town council selected Fred Strance to lead the municipal light plant, appointing him to manager duties and directing him to oversee operations and street lighting.

Fred Strance Creston

Boy Scouts Hike to Platte Overnight

The Boy Scouts undertook an overnight hike to Platte Friday evening. Several scouts passed their cooking test with the Hunter's Stew recipe.

Boy Platte

Lenox Bakery Upgrades With New Equipment

New machinery installed this week at Lenox Bakery with production shifting to Creston for bread baking during the upgrade process. Local staff report improved efficiency as the project advances.

Lenox Creston

Foreclosure Moratorium Advice Warns Debtors to Act

Foreclosure notices urge debtors to use the moratorium law to extend redemption to March 1 1937. If foreclosure began after March 1 1935 court action is needed before decree to gain benefits. County Farm Debt Advisory Committees offer free guidance at biweekly meetings with Des Moines reps present.

Foreclosure aid and responsive Des Moines office letter policy

In eight months the office handled over sixty million dollars in cases and saved many farmers from foreclosure. A letter addressed to the Des Moines office will always receive prompt attention.

Des Moines

Joint Recital by Welch and Severs Pupils at Methodist Church

Miss Eloise Welch and Miss Mildred Severs present a Friday evening recital at the Methodist church on August 23, 1935 at 8 o clock. The program lists numerous student performances including pieces by Patty Lou Young Martha Louise Bower Bonnie Hamilton Beatrice Ulmer George Welch Lois Sat ley Paul William Clark Martha Ulmer and many others. The public is invited.

Eloise Welch Mildred Severs Patty Lou Young Martha Louise Bower Bonnie Hamilton Robin Beatrice Ulmer George Welch Sylvan Lake Lois Satley Paul William Clark Martha Ulmer Patty Francis Doris Osburn Bobby Welch Ramona van Reenen Robert Osburn Doris Rimel Madonna Nash Ethel Clark Mary Ann Blakemore Lavonne Hamilton Martha Pett Elysium Wilma Walters Jeannette Lucas John Dean Pickering Betty Bray Margaret James Julia Hahn Margie Parker Valse Marvis Parker Ruth Paul Helen Vincent Helen Davis Charlene Wilson Dean Longfellow la Czarine Omega Larson Betty Standley Gladys Weatherly Marceau Mary Wieser Wilma Shum Mary O’dougherty

Schools Open (Continued From Page 1)

Conway selects Kenneth Voss of Marengo Iowa as high school principal and math science teacher. New teacher Miss Gladys Bush to teach grades 5 and 6. The roster lists C P Thompson as superintendent and principal with English and dramatics assigned to Mrs Alburz and other staff across grades one to six.

Conway Kenneth Voss Marengo Iowa Conway State University of Iowa Gladys Bush Stringtown C. P. Thompson Kenneth Voss Alburz Helen Austene Mrs. Bischoff Helen Lambley K. A. Parker Anna Turner Mary Moyle Miss Wilkie Miss Clark Gierre Cronkite Marie Evans Miss Herring Olive Dunbar Darlene Benson Miss Dahlberg

New Market and Sheridan Schools Announce Staff Additions

The districts list six new teachers across New Market with a high standard of faculty. R. R. Watson begins his eleventh year as superintendent while Lou Doubleday serves as principal. Sheridan and rural consolidated schools outline additional faculty, including Miss Lydia Tyner and Miss Beulan June, with new teachers across grades 1 to 8 and subject areas like English, mathematics, and music.

New Market R. R. Watson Lou Doubleday Lydia Tyner Mildred Frank Rose Rychnovsky Clark Way Edwin S. Bird Dorothy Abbott Beulah Brand Selah Allison Sheridan West Mae Price Doris Scott Mildred ‘Hibbs Flossie Winemiller Risser Virginia Needles Luteston Star of the West Ruth Harris Jones Crystal DeSazer Gravel Hill Dorothy. Gates Pleasant Hill Albert Winemiller Mission Ridge Carmen Jenkins Columbia Olivia Seckman

Answers To Traffic Questions From Pave One

Answers list traffic rules and driving guidance. It states unlawful passing at several points and ages 15 for a learner, identifies street cars, and explains proper lane use and signals. It notes nighttime driving window from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise on unlit paved highway outside cities, urging safe habits and accident prevention.

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