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Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1955

Page

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Jessie Williams Rites Held in Leon

Funeral services and burial for Mrs. Jessie Williams age 59 were held in Leon after her death in Clearfield. She was daughter of the late Jesse Clayton of Clearfield, wife of Wm. Williams, and mother of Richard F. Williams of Humeston. Survived by four brothers and four sisters. three grandchildren. Numerous local notices follow of social visits, club activities, and family events in Clearfield and surrounding towns.

Elma Clearfield Leon Jessie Williams Charleston Charles Bailey Earl Statesman Lee Bailey Merrill ‘Bailey Williams Jesse Clayton Wm. Williams Richard F Humeston Edith Clayton Emma Bailey Berdice Pointer Elmer California John Akron Ohio Aruth Diagopal Charles Ethel Porter Des Moines Myrtle Palmer Marie Reed Norwalk Yowa Nellie Lawhead H. McClin

Hopkins Picnic Plans Progress in September Event

Mrs Will Boyd reports Hopkins plans for a September picnic on the 1st to 3rd with committees at work on programs. Opal Williams and Opal Orme near completion of platform programs while the high school band provides music. Kiddies dept plans led by Mrs Potts and Mrs Martin. Funeral services were held Monday for J W DeMott age 85 active Xenia Lodge member nearly 50 years.

Will Boyd Hopkins Opal Williams Opal Orme Hopkins High School Robert Potts Esther Martin J. W. DeMott Xenia Lodge No. 50 A.F A.M

Hopkins church holds 50 year member service and events

The Hopkins Baptist church honored a 50 year member with services led by Rev Norma n J Lewis and Rev Earl C Griffith. Survivors include wife Bertha and four sons all listed with cities in Missouri Kansas and Iowa. Burial was in Hopkins cemetery. Community notes mention youth fellowship events and local visits and relocations.

Hopkins Baptist Church Norman J. Lewis Earl C. Griffith Bertha Henry Maryville Harry George Albert Hopkins Everett Winn Iola Kans Hulda Hensley Kansas City Derl Rolfe Warrensburg Ben de Witt Max Niles Hopkins Cemetery Xenia Lodge Methodist LeRoy Grant City Baptist Church Harold Corbin Catherine

Jackson Gingerettes Plan Lake Picnic With A. J. Producers

The Jackson Gingerettes met at Nancy Swigart's home on August 5 with nine members and seven guests including three leaders. They planned a Lake of Three Fires picnic for August 21 with A. J. Producers and parents, and Ann Walston led a discussion on Farm and Home Safety followed by an illustrated talk on good lighting.

Jackson Gingerettes Nancy Swigart Lake of Three A. J Ann Walston

Cooperation Within the Family Circle Discussion Mentioned

Evelynn Russell notes a discussion on cooperation within the family circle led by Julia Henry, Janice Walston, and Kay Russell. The event highlighted collaborative strategies and family dynamics.

Evelynn Russell Julia Henry Janice Walston Kay Russell

Marshall Pais and Julia Brown Meeting Recaps Club Plans

Marshall Pais met with Julia Brown on August 12 with nine members present and a roll call on habits. Committeewoman and two visitors attended. talks were given by Twila Crowe and Shirley McKay. Eloise Pfander led recreation. next meeting is the club picnic on August 26 at Lake of Three Fires.

Marshall Pais Julia Brown Twila Crowe Shirley McKay Eloise Pfander Lake of Three Fires

Pals for Friendship Club Meeting and Picnic Recap

Pals for Friendship met August 9 at the club house with thirteen members two visitors and three leaders present Joyce Evans demonstrated on making and using a dust mitt The club held a picnic at Lenox park August 17 for new members and parents followed by skating Linda North and Jeanalee Beckett hosted The next meeting is the second Saturday in September and members will bring finished record books

Pals For Friendship Joyce Evans Lenox Park Linda Northup Jeanalee Beckett

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