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Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1938

Page

2

Union Club Hosts All Day Meeting with Quilting and Elections

Mrs J Co Tranbarger hosted the Union Club for an all day gathering on Friday November 25 with noon dinner. Thirteen members attended and guests included Imogene Templeton Vera Lacox Wilma Robey Doris Tranbarger Mrs Claude Thompson Miss Marjorie McMurphy Mrs Ratekin and Mrs Charles Moore. The December meeting at Mrs Cleo McMurphy will include annual officer elections and a Christmas gift grab bag. A pot luck supper for members and families will be held at Mr and Mrs Clarence Jones on December 29.

J. Co. ‘Tranbarger Union Club Clarence Jones George Goudie Imogene Templeton Vera Lacox Wilma Robey Doris Tranbarger Claude Thompson Marjorie McMurphy Ratekin Charles Moore Cleo McMurphy

Surprise birthday and anniversary party for Mrs Campain

Mrs Frank Campain hosted a Wednesday evening pot luck with friends for her birthday and the first wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Lemuel Purcell. Chinese Checkers was played as guests included Mrs Dave Van Camp Mr and Mrs Len Maxwell L E Purcell Mr and Mrs G W Campain of Sharpsburg Mr and Mrs Frank Campain Marilyn Jean Robert and Roberta.

Frank Campain Lemuel A. Purcell Dave van Camp Len Maxwell Margaret Jane L. E. Purcell G. W. Campain Sharpsburg Marilyn Jean Robert Roberta

Aktatci Camp Fire Girls elect officers for next year

The Aktatci group of Camp Fire Girls held a meeting on November 23 to elect officers for the next year. Elected officers include Lola Klopp president Helen Stickelman vice president Marjorie Pett secretary Suzanne Wetmore treasurer Bettye Eighmy scribe Maxine Kullbom social leader Doris Hartman hand craft leader. Reports were given on Our Flag Clara Barton and Woodgatherer's Bank and Firemaker's Bank. Meetings are held on Tuesdays each week.

Aktatci Group Camp Fire Girls Folows Lola Klopp Helen Stickelman Marjorie Pett Suzanne Wetmore Bettye Eighmy Maxine Kullbom Doris Hartman Clara Barton Firemaker’s Bank

Loyal Larks 4-H Club Holds Nov Party At Park Home

The Loyal Larks 4-H Club met at Mrs. Finis Park’s home on Friday evening November 18 for a party hosted by Margaret Maxwell and Dorothy Parsons. The program included singing games and contests with pie and sandwiches served. The next hostesses are Virginia Hunter and Betty Shafar.

Larks 4-H Club

West Gay Club Meeting Embroider Tea Towels

Mrs. Kenneth Brown hosted the West Gay Club on November 23 with seven members and guests including Mrs. Allie Brown and Mrs. Dolan Norris. The gathering focused on embroidering tea towels for the hostess and refreshments were served. the club plans a December 8 meeting with Mrs. Grace Wheelen.

Kenneth Brown West Gay Club Allie Brown Blockton Dolan Norris Carl Wyman John Cox Lorene Glenn Croy

Clare Greef and Clare Orth to Marry in Fairfield

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Greef of Fairfield Iowa announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Eleanor Greef of Des Moines to Clare S Orth of Chicago son of Mr and Mrs C S Orth of Bedford The couple met at Parsons College and will wed at First Presbyterian Church Fairfield on December 26 1938 The bride is a secretary in the office of Agnes Samuelson state superintendent of schools and Orth works for Fidelity Insurance in Chicago They plan to reside in Chicago

Arthur Greef Fairfield Iowa Eleanor Greef Des Moines Clare S. Orth Chicago C. S. Orth Bedford First Presbyterian Church Greer

Presbyterian Women Host Kidnap Breakfast at Kirketegs

Mrs O J Kirketeg and Mrs Alan D Thompson hosted a 19 guest breakfast for the First Presbyterian Church Women’s Missionary Society. Out of town visitors included Mrs Duncan MacCulloch of Nashua Iowa Miss Marguerite MacCulloch Clinton Iowa Mrs R A Mayo Salt Lake City Utah and Mrs N J Bates Des Moines.

Kirketegs O. J. Kirketeg Alan D. Thompson Duncan MacCulloch Nashua Iowa Marguerite MacCulloch Clinton R. A. Mayo Salt Lake City Utah N. J. Bates Des Moines Woman’s Missionary Society First Presbyterian Church

Campbell Family Gathered For Thanksgiving Dinner

Campbell relatives met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Campbell on Thanksgiving Day for a family dinner. The group included Mr and Mrs Richard Campbell, Mr and Mrs Glenn Leighton, Harry, Robert, Richard and Donavan, Mr and Mrs Beryl Henry, Virginia and Margaret, Mr and Mrs Adolph Cirksena and Jimmie, Ailee, Albert Jr., Ramona, and the Albert Campbell couple.

Campbell Albert Campbell Richard Campbell Glenn Leighton Harry Robert Richard Donavan Beryl Henry Virginia Margaret Adolph Cirksena Jimmie Ailee Albert, Jr Ramona

Thanksgiving Observed At Sowers Home In Bedford

Thanksgiving Day was observed at the Sowers home in Bedford with a family noon dinner. Present were Mrs. A J Sowers, Mr and Mrs C S Orth and son Jack of Bedford, Dr Leigh Sowers of Iowa City, Mr and Mrs J H Tinkham Irene and Richard of Omaha, Eleanor Greef of Des Moines, Olive Orth of Ames, and Clare Orth of Chicago.

Sowers Bedford A. J. Sowers C. S. Orth Jack Leigh Sowers Iowa City J. H. Tinkham Irene Richard Omaha Eleanor Greef Des Moines Olive Orth Ames Clare S. Orth Chicago

Douglas Relatives Attend Thanksgiving Family Dinner

Mr and Mrs T E Owings hosted a Thanksgiving Day family dinner with relatives including Mr and Mrs Oscar Douglas Mr and Mrs John Douglas Mrs Ida Kemple and son Donald Orville Douglas Melvin Douglas of Lenox and Miss Bernice Douglas.

Douglas T. E. Owings Oscar Douglas John Douglas Ida Kemple Donald Orville Douglas Melvin Douglas Lenox Bernice Douglas

Community club calendar December events list

Local society pages outline December meetings and social gatherings. Groups include Wild Rose Club West Clayton Community Club P E O Sisterhood Baptist World Wide Guild Progressive Study Club Methodist Missionary Socie ty Christian Missionary Society Baptist Missionary Society Rebekah Lodge G and G Club Circle Chapter D O C Mizpah Chapter West Gay Club Forest Grove Club Woman's Relief Corps Bedford Country Club Evening Star Club Musical at Methodist church by Colored Singers and Methodist Dependable Auxiliary with hostesses listed.

Wild Rose Club J. F. Longfellow West Clayton Community Club al O'Dell J. R. Henderson Baptist World Wide Guild F. W. Harbour Progressive Study Club Bell Bailie Methodist Missionary Society Frank Wisdom Christian Missionary Society J. H. Irwin Circle Frank Souder, Jr Mizpah Arthur Hess West Gay Club Grace Wheelen Forest Grove Club Ed McCormick Woman’s Relief Corps G. A. R. Hall Bedford Country Club

Mohler Family Thanksgiving Dinner Attended by Many

Mr and Mrs Grover Mohler hosted Thanksgiving Day with most children and spouses present. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Max Shum Mr and Mrs Gerald Bogan Jerry and Jacline from Clarinda Mr and Mrs Herbert Wilson Rodney and Terry from Des Moines Mr and Mrs Guy Mohler Katherine Gary and Alan and Eula Jean Mohler from Bedford.

Mohler Grover Mohler Max Shum Gerald Bogan Jerry Jacqueline Clarinda Herbert Wilson Rodney Terry Des Moines Guy Mohler Katherine Gary Alan Eula Jean Mohler Bedford

Sawyer Birthday Dinner Honors Family Members

A gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Sawyer honored Mrs. Sawyer on her birthday anniversary and welcomed out of town relatives Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Shaw and Mrs. Carl Samuelson of Las Animas Colorado. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Clint Powell, Mrs. A. A. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Chamberlin, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Haynie, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Haynie and their two young sons Russell and Richard.

M. A. Sawyer

Forest Grove Picnic Association Meets At Hall

The Forest Grove Picnic Association gathered at Woodman Hall on Sunday November 27 for a visiting day and a noon covered dish dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Hubert Henry and Peggy Mr and Mrs L A Condor Mr and Mrs William Gilbert Eugene Mr and Mrs Frank Cubbage and Doris S Risser Mr and Mrs Marion Brown and Dean Mr and Mrs Roy Kenery Mr and Mrs Lelan Risser Irene and Dean Mr and Mrs Ed Mc Cormick Mr and Mrs Abbott Risser and Ruby Mr and Mrs Chas Mason George Kemery Mr and Mrs Clyde Scherich Corwin Parker Mr and Mrs Frank Kemery with guests Mr and Mrs William Kemery of Bedford Ed Engler of Hutchinson Kansas and Wiley Kerns of Middleport Ohio.

Forest Grove Picnic Association Woodman Hall Hubert Henry Peggy L. A. Condor William Gilbert Eugene Frank Cubbage Doris S. Risser Marion Brown Dean Roy Kenery Lelan Risser Irene Ed. McCormick Abbott Risser Ruby Chas Mason George Kemery Clyde Scherich Corwin Parker Frank Kemery Wiliam Kemery Bedford Ed Engler Hutchinson, Kans Wiley Kerns Middlepoint Ohio

Parker Family Give Thanks With Many Guests In Bedford

Mr and Mrs H H Parker entertained their children and families on Thanksgiving Day at their west Bedford home. Guests included Harry Liljedahl and family from Essex Iowa Besse Wallace from Topeka Kansas L C Beechler and Bobby of Kansas City Elmo Parker of Shenandoah Glen Parker and family of Bedford Dr C M Parker and Gail Ann of Bruning Nebraska Alfred Swenson of Red Oak and Miss Garland Hayes of Siam.

Parkers H. H. Parker West Bedford Harry Liljedahl Essex Iowa Besse Wallace Topeka Kans L. C. Beechler Bobby Kansas City Elmo Parker Shenandoah Glen Parker Bedford C. M. Parker Gail Ann Bruning Nebr Alfred Swenson Red Oak Garland Hayes Siam

Travel Club Ladies Gather For Nov Meeting

Miss Emma Dory and Mrs. F. C. Beebe hosted Travel Club members at Mrs. E. C. Dowlin's home on Monday evening November 28. After a lesson on islands off the beaten path a social hour and refreshments followed. Guests included Mrs. Dowlin Mrs. Paul Simpson and Miss Hazel Heaton along with Mrs. Beebe's daughter Mrs. F. A. Jones of Marionville Missouri. The next meeting will be moved to December 12 with hostesses Mrs. Carrol Nelson and Mrs. John Marley.

Emma Dory F. C. Beebe Travel Club E. C. Dowlin Dowlin Paul Simpson Hazel Heaton Beebe F. A. Jones Marionville Carrol Nelson John Marley

Country Club Luncheon At Lewis Home

Mrs. M. D. Lewis will host the Bedford Country Club ladies for a one oclock luncheon at her home on Thursday afternoon December 8. Assisting are Mrs. M. R. Francis Mrs. Robert Davie Mrs. Vane Lucas Mrs. James Ulmer Mrs. A. D. Hahn Mrs. Ralph W. Thompson Mrs. Guy Thompson Mrs. John O. Tracy Mrs. John Wogan and Miss Beryl Rhoads. The Country Club dinner will be held that evening.

M. D. Lewis Bedford Country Club Lewis M. R. Francis Robert Davie Vane Lucas James Ulmer A. D. Hahn Ralph W. Thompson Guy Thompson John O. Tracy John Wogan Beryl Rhoads Country Club

Methodist Society to Meet at Mrs Wisdom Home

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal church will gather at Mrs. Frank Wisdom's home on Tuesday afternoon December 6. Miss Vena Maxwell assists, with Mrs. A Douglas Steffenson leading a lesson on India titled The Moving Millions. Three chapters from the study book will be discussed.

Methodist Society Frank Wisdom Woman’s Missionary Society of The Methodist Episcopal Church Vena Maxwell A. Douglas Steffenson India Ross Kopp

Guest Day Meeting for Woman's Missionary Society

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Church of Christ will host an all day Guest Day on Tuesday December 6 at Mrs. C E Worley's home. A covered dish noon meal will be followed by an afternoon lesson led by Mrs. C Max Buck and devotions led by Mrs. R E Bradley.

Christian Society Woman’s Missionary Society of the Church of Christ C. E. Worley C. Max Buck R. E. Bradley

Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner At Rainbow Hotel Hosts

Curtis Bent hosted relatives for a Thanksgiving Day turkey dinner at the Rainbow Hotel. Attendees included the Taylor and Wickersham families and Mary Cloud among others, with visits continuing at the Taylor home. Baptist Missionary Society to Hold White Cross Meeting at First Baptist Church. L C Klopp to host December 6 with J T Caskey leading worship and Blanche Keith guiding the lesson.

Curtis Bent Rainbow Hotel R. A. Taylor, Jr Mary Wickersham Chas. G. Martin and Son Chas. G. Martin, Jr A. A. Taylor L. B. Taylor Max Martha Charles Taylor W. H. Gooding Mary Cloud Baptist Missionary Society L. C. Klopp Woman’s Missionary Society First Baptist Church J. T. Caskey Blanche Keith

Wild Rose Club To Hold Annual Christmas Turkey Dinner

Mrs J F Longfellow will host the Wild Rose Club at its annual Christmas dinner party at her home on Friday afternoon December 2. Turkey with all the trimmings will be served. she is assisted by Mrs Ella Clark and others for entertaining. A gift exchange will take place during the afternoon.

J. F. Longfellowo Wild Rose Club Longfellow Ella. Clark H. E. Mathew Elven Pierce T. E. Owings

Double L Club Meets At Crum Home

Mrs. William E. Crum III hosted the Double L Club at her home Monday evening. Mrs. Vern Trumbo spoke on What Women are doing in the world today. Refreshments followed the social hour. The next meeting will be with Miss Luella Dowell.

Crum William E. Crum, III Vern Trumbo Luella Dowell

West Clayton Club Christmas Party Change of Venue

The West Clayton Community Club schedules a Christmas party at the home of Mr and Mrs Al O Dell in Bedford for Saturday evening Dec 3 noting a venue change from the prior plan. Refreshments include candy and popcorn with a gift exchange.

West Clayton al O’dell Bedford

Surprise birthday gathering near Bedford for W N Jenkins

W N Jenkins received a surprise at his east Bedford home on Thursday evening to celebrate his birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Douglas, Mr and Mrs Harrison Fawcett, Mr and Mrs Paul Trumbo, Evalyn Livermont, and a Shenandoah friend.

W. N. Jenkins Bedford John Douglas Harrison Fawcett Paul Trumbo Evalyn Livermont Shenandoah

Evening Star Club Meeting and Quilting Day

Mrs. Avis Sheley hosted the Evening Star Club on Tuesday afternoon November 22 with thirteen members present and five guests. Mrs. James Salter and Mrs. Elmer Larsson won contests, and the club plans an all day quilting at Mrs. Hazel Thompson’s home on Thursday December 8 with a covered dish luncheon at noon.

Avis Sheley Evening Star Club James Salter Elmer Larsson Hazel Thompson

Putnams Host Thanksgiving Dinner At Home

Mr and Mrs Geo I Putnam entertained relatives at a covered dish dinner on Thanksgiving Day. The group included Mr and Mrs Lee Putnam and family Mr and Mrs Prentiss Putnam and child Mr and Mrs Harry Putnam and daughter and Ed Putnam.

Geo. I. Putnam Lee Putnam Prentiss Putnam Harry Putnam Ed Putnam

P. E O Sisterhood to Review The Bright Land

The P E O Sisterhood meets Monday evening December 5 to review Janet Ayer Fairbank's The Bright Land hosted by Mrs Arthur Dinwiddie With Mrs J R Henderson assisting and Miss Cecile F Long aiding in entertainment Dorlee Ranbarger celebrated her birthday with friends at her parents home Supper was served by Mrs Ranbarger Attendees included Charlotte Kennedy Virginia Clayton Doris Rimel Lavonne Hamilton and Jeanette Lucas.

Janet Ayer Fairbank P.E.O. Sisterhood Arthur Dinwiddie J. R. Henderson Cecile F. Long Dorlee Ranbarger

Guests Attend Orth Home Party Friday Evening

Miss Helen Longfellow of Simpson College Indianola Miss Jane Reynolds of St. Joseph and Miss Lucile Trumbo of Bedford were guests at a party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Orth Friday evening. Miss Olive Orth a student at the state college at Ames was at home spending her vacation. Refreshments were served during the evening.

Orth Helen Longfellow Simpson College Indianola Jane Reynolds St. Joseph Lucile Trumbo Bedford C. S. Orth Olive Orth State College Ames

Relief Corps To Meet At G A R Hall Thursday

The Woman's Relief Corps will meet at the G A R Hall Thursday afternoon December 8. After ritual work there will be a social hour with a Christmas gift exchange and a covered dish luncheon hosted by the W R C Circle.

Young People Host B Y P U Party At Clark Home

The Baptist church B Y P U members held a Wednesday evening gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Paul Clark home on November 23. They prepared and served their own refreshments and enjoyed games.

B.Y.P.U. of the Baptist Church Paul Clark

H C Little Family Holds Thanksgiving Dinner

The Little family gathered for a Thanksgiving Day dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs H C Little. Attending were Mr and Mrs George Little Wilbur Stelck and Merle Danmon.

H. C. Little George Little Wilbur Stelck Merle Danmon

Happy Twelve Club Meets At Mrs Elza McMillin Home

The Happy Twelve Club met Wednesday November 30 at the home of Mrs Elza McMillin with twelve members present. Mrs Vear John and Miss Gladys Smith presented the project lesson on Meat Cookery.

Happy Twelve Club Elza McMillin

Thanksgiving observations at Holiness church and anniversary

A Thanksgiving Day dinner and missionary meeting were held at the Holiness church in Athelstan Thursday led by Rev. J. E. Dayhoff of Clarinda. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Large celebrated their thirty fourth wedding anniversary at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Joffe in St Joseph with Mrs. Mamie Reed Doris Deyoe and Harold Ray present.

Holiness Church J. E. Dayhoff Clarinda J. M. Large Melvin Joffe St. Joseph Mamie Reed Doris Deyoe Harold Ray

Thanksgiving visits noted across multiple towns

The report lists families visiting relatives for Thanksgiving. Roy Kemery and family spent time in Rosendale. Ora Clark and relatives visited John Clark in Thanksgiving gatherings. G F Prott from North Platte Nebr spent Thanksgiving with Maud Barber. Charlie Rusco and Loyd Rusco hosted relatives in Ravenwood Missouri. Blanche Smith traveled to Sheridan to visit relatives. Prof Campbell and wife went to Omaha for weekend visits. M A Jenkins was a Bedford business visitor. Rev Frank Biggerstaff and family from Gravity were Athelstan visitors.

Ora Clark Leta Reta Blandhana Darrell Hall Bethany John Clark G. F. Prott North Platte Nebr Maud Barber Charlie Rusco Loyd Rusco Ravenwood Blanche Smith Sheridan Campbell Omaha M. A. Jenkins Bedford Frank Biggerstaff Family of Gravity Athelstan

Guss Friends Husk Corn And Lath New House for Springs

Neighbors of Mr and Mrs John Spring husked their corn on Wednesday afternoon after a fire destroyed their home. Help from Brooks volunteers joined in the day assisting with lumber and frame work for the new house. Local workers named include Edd Stroud C W Johnson Paul Mitchell Bert King Wilber Johnson Oliver Christman Ross Woods Evan Andrew Rev E B Stewart Rev Ora L Reep Leonard Woods Paul Firkins Edward Hunington Henning Hanson George Van Nuys Ralph Wilson Dale Stroud

John Spring Brooks Jath Edd Stroud C. W. Johnson Paul Mitchell Herbert King Wilber Johnson Oliver Christman Ross Woods Evan Andrew E. B. Stewart Ora L. Reep Leonard Woods Paul Firkins Edward Hunington Henning Hanson George van Nuys Ralph Wilson Dale Stroud

Farm Help Harvests Eight Hundred Bushels Of Corn

Eight men furnished teams and wagons and around eight hundred bushels of corn was husked. The friends from Brooks included Mike Spring Lowell Wilson O T Tucker Jake Spring Fred Stalder Albert Hedinger Ford Hedinger and Roy Sprign. Also Fred Hunter from Bedford.

Brooks Mike Spring Lowell Wilson O. Tucker Jake Spring Fred Stalder Albert Hedinger Ford Hedinger Roy Sprign Fred Hunter Bedford

Sunshine Club Members Share Cooperative Supper

The Sunshine Club and their families enjoyed a cooperative supper Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Branan.

Sunshine Club Gilbert Branan

Thanksgiving Visits Across Missouri and Iowa Gather Families

Mr and Mrs Gilbert Branan with sons Valjean and Wilbur enjoyed oysters at S T Van Ausdall home near Burlington Junction Missouri on Thanksgiving evening. Ted McCoy Roy Spring and spouses spent Friday in Council Bluffs. John Spring Margaleen and Roy Spring with Keith visited Mike Spring home near Brooks on Sunday. Henry French and Glenna Mae spent Thanksgiving Day with daughter Earl Horton in Omaha.

Gilbert Branan Valjean Wilbur S. T. van Ausdall Burlington Junction Ted McCoy Roy Spring Council Bluffs John Spring Margaleen Keith Mike Spring Brooks Henry French Glenna Mae Mrs Earl Horton Omaha

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Union . Club Mrs. Campain Larks Finis Park Yours Merry Thompson Mercantile Company Tudor Ford TUDOR Delux Ford FORD Bray Motor Do Forest Grove Picnic ‘Association Hall Lewis Home West Clayton Club B.Y.P.U Roy Kemery Shirley Lon Cavin Rosendale Howard Smith Harry Rucker Edward Bauer Lonnie Milligan Adrian Andrew Jack ‘Stamps John Zieke Harold Moore Claude Shum John Groff Chas Wymore Wayne Firkins W. H. Geagley Bedford Bakery John O. Tracy Jeweler
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