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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1938
Page
3
The exchange notes weather as a factor shaping human life and appearance. It contrasts varied responses to climate, from tropical to temperate regions, illustrating how environments influence clothing, housing, and adaptation. The Knoxville Express frames weather as a pervasive, shaping force.
The Golden Rule foundation at 60 E. 42nd Street New York seeking nominations for The American Mother of 1939. Criteria include courage moral strength patience affection kindness understanding and homemaking ability. Previous honoree was Grace Noll Crowell of Dallas noted as poet laureate of Texas.
The Clarinda Herald Journal notes growing interest in ladies husking contests and walkathons. It highlights farmers wives joining corn picking, comparing it to men’s events and describing the cheerful annual picnic atmosphere at harvest time.
The New York World Telegram notes a growing trend in toe less socks worn with toe less sandals. The writer jokes about being ahead of fashion while admitting toes attract attention even when polished.
The piece recalls fire apparatus painted red from horse-drawn times to gasoline engines. Berkeley tried blue and gold but found blue trucks failed to scare drivers and hurry traffic, so red remained standard for its proven urgency and visibility.
Francis Wolfe parked his 1929 DeSoto near the Nodaway river two miles southwest of Villisca and left to hunt ducks. On his return at 5:30 p.m. the car was ablaze, burning to ashes with tires and all burnables destroyed. Cause unknown, Wolfe suspects a hot exhaust or leaking gasoline. the vehicle was insured.
Bricklayers began laying basement walls of the new courthouse while cold weather slows face brick work. Superintendent Martin Erickson says face brick should start Friday if conditions improve. Foundation walls poured last week have moisture proof coating and backfilling will finish this week to protect against moisture. Steel forms are set for four bearing walls and pours are hoped for Friday, weather permitting.
The Burlington Railroad seeks ICC permission to abandon its Van Wert to Decatur City line spanning 9.13 miles with the Van Wert Osceola segment already abandoned years ago. Loss of freight and passenger traffic cited as reason. Osceola section previously shut down.
A humorous note hints at cold weather approaching with fashion clues. The piece mentions stockings in the heated term and girls beginning to go barelegged, reflecting changing attire as seasons shift.
The Rialto presents Valley of the Giants in technicolor with Wayne Morris Claire Trevor and an acclaimed cast. The film follows native Californians battling eastern lumber interests to protect redwood forests and features dramatic set pieces such as a 325 foot redwood fall and a dam demolition.
Walter Pistole died in Seattle Washington and funeral services were conducted at the Christian church in Hopkins Saturday with Rev. Ben Gillespie of Valley Falls Kansas, a former pastor, presiding. D.S.C. Study titled Turkey held Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. F. L. Gray's home with hostesses Mrs. D. A. Sargent and Miss Corinne New assisting. Mrs. O. K. Shell led the program on Turkey.
A long list of local families and visitors shared Thanksgiving across towns in Iowa Missouri and Illinois. Names include Gray Mutti Houston Loman Rickard and Dooley among others with travels from Seattle Glendale Des Moines Baldwin and Gravity.
Paris Missouri Appeal notes a trend of summer furs being discarded in favor of bare necks. The piece argues that girls wearing little clothing in cold months are healthier than those who cover up, reflecting concerns about attire and health.
Payne Dale is now a boy. Notices report new births and marriages, farm purchases, business changes, and local happenings including beef prices, an ice house, a dairy business move, a new bank cashier, retirement plans, a marriage license for Arthur Hill and Lillian Fawcett, a new barn at Kidder’s, and a social event at J M Thompson’s mansion with eighteen couples attending.
Ten years ago Leon and Ansel Lyons hosted friends at their parents home near East Mission. Miss Susan Crystle Ridenour of Bedford and Earne Herring of Corning wed on Thursday Nov 29 and plan to reside in Corning after Dec 9. Six Bedford High School football players finish careers on Thanksgiving as Lenox meets Bedford. The Taylor County Poultry and Pet Stock Association hosts its annual show at the Old Opera House December 10 to 17 with John Lacy as president and W D McMaster as superintendent.
Thirty years after its founding the Bedford Laundry undergoes a name and service update to reflect new ownership and updated washing and dry cleaning offerings. The change marks a milestone for a longtime community business and signals modernization while preserving local ties.
Sheridan girls basketball team defeated Darlington 44 to 4 on Tuesday night at Darlington. Also noted: Mr and Mrs George Claver celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on Wednesday November 23 at home. they have lived in Sheridan 47 years. Funeral services for Maynard Wood 88 were held at the Methodist church near Bedford. Thanksgiving Day dinners and visits were listed from numerous local families and clubs.
Entertained the XVI Bridge Club on Tuesday with sixteen players present. Bridge was played.
Ed Lawler and daughter spent Sunday in Hopkins at the Henry Lawler home. The outdoor softball season closed Wednesday night. Mrs. Bert Anders returned Friday from Fort Morgan Colorado. Several have taken oil leases in this community. Sheridan may be a rich community someday. Mr. and Mrs. Horton Holland and family attended the Columbia football game on Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs. Dall Churchill were St. Joseph visitors Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. John Smith of Ottawa Kansas spent Wednesday.
In a statement from Frank Priebe, the Beltsville Maryland experimental farm poultry division describes efforts to breed smaller turkeys with more breast meat and chunkier drumsticks. Six pound fully grown birds illustrate potential. demand and higher wholesale prices for smaller birds are noted.
The fragment notes time spent at the home of her mother Mrs G A Street er on Saturday nights, indicating family hospitality and domestic setting within the obituary context.
Correcting constipation described as the scourge of our race. Causes include overeating irregular meals and low roughage. Advice urges half portions plain meals, abundance of greens, whole grains, milk with meals, ample water, and regular daily bowel times.
Iowa school districts and city authorities protest new state audit charges for checker services and mileage. Officials say certified local CPAs could audit books more cheaply, while counties accept current state checkers. Skating safety notes warn parents to verify ice thickness on local creeks and lakes.
The article reports that large cotton planters in the South received substantial government funds for not growing cotton. Forty six lenders got over ten thousand dollars, one received one hundred twenty three thousand, and many others across categories were paid, with 1,121 checks over twenty five hundred and 732,075 small farmers averaging forty six dollars each.
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