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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1938

Page

4

New Market Man Henry Morgan Brown Dies at 72

Henry Morgan Brown died at his New Market home on November 19 1938 aged 72. He was born January 22 1866 in Fulton County near Canton Illinois. He married Clara J Worrell in 1890 and had eight children seven living Charles Jesse Henry Jr Alena Pace Bertha Miller Robert Alice Pree. He lived in Missouri Iowa and finally New Market. Funeral services were held at the Christian church with burial in Memory Cemetery. He is survived by his wife eleven other descendants including seventeen grandchildren one brother and a sister.

H. M. Brown Henry Morgan Brown Eli Mary Brown Fulton County Canton Ill New Market Clara J. Worrell Charles Jesse Henry Jr Alena Pace Bertha Miller Robert Conway Alice Pree Norwich Barton County Iowa Page Taylor Nodaway River Fitzgerald Clara Brown William Brown James Wheat Canton, Tl Elmer Walters Beaconsfield Colorado Nina Worrell Edward Council Bluffs Paul Clark Worrell Ida McNutt Loren Lobaugh Washington, Kans Will Steeves John Briggs Shenandoah Chester Williams Kansas J. H. Hipsley M. E. Pace Fay W. D. Peve Hopkins Dell Morton Parnell Edd Bird Sarah Miller Roy Miller Yorktown Fred Miller Guss Clarence Fine F. W. Beeler James Cranston Odeboldt Fay McKinnon New York City Ruth Dennis Lloyd Keystone Clara Duncan John Sparguar Omaha del Morton Doris Metta Donald Morton Harrison Fawcett Bedford Ralph Hicks

Grateful Thanks From Brown Family for Support

The Brown family thanks relatives neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of our husband and father offering flowers and help. All were greatly appreciated from Mrs H M Brown and Family.

H. M. Brown

Attendants at H. M. Brown Funeral From Nearby Towns

Persons from Canton and nearby communities attended the funeral service for H. M. Brown on Monday. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. James F. Wheat Mrs. Eli Bryan Mrs. Robert Worrell and Clyde Worrell son Mrs. Frank Ford all of Canton Ill Mr. and Mrs. Claude Worrell and Mrs. Henry Snyder of London Mills Ill and Mrs. Robert Morse of Fairview Ill.

Brown H. M. Brown James F. Wheat Eli Bryan Robert Worrell Clyde Frank Ford Canton Ill Claude Worrell Henry Snyder London, Mills, Il Robert Morse Fairview

Basher Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebrated

Mr and Mrs Arnold Basher marked their Silver Wedding anniversary with a surprise gathering for fifty seven relatives. Guests assembled at the Basher home on Sunday after the Friday celebration, bringing dinners and presenting a set of silverware.

Arnold Basher Basher Charles Combs Velma Alvin McAlpin Hepburn Glen Combs Gravity Lester van Horn George van Horn Dewey Combs John Combs Edmond Basher Pearl Hazel Harlan Howes Dale Infram Court Leaverton Dennis McAlpin la Vonne Fidler

Methodist Church plans roof and decor with events

Rev. Robert Giles leads a campaign for a new church roof while women handle interior decoration. A December chicken fry offers all the chicken guests can eat. December 18 features a morning sermon by President John Owen Gross of Shepson College. December 4 schedule lists services and Epworth League at 5 PM led by Virginia Lee Wilcox. An every member canvass for pledges is underway. The Builders Class Club meets December 16 at Mrs Leona Werts. Social events note a birthday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Smith Brooks with several local attendees. O E S officers are elected at the Tuesday meeting.

Methodist Church Robert Giles John Owen Gross Shepson College Indianola Epworth Virginia Lee Wilcox Builders Leona Werts

Thanksgiving guest lists fill area homes with broad reach

Several Thanksgiving dinners and gatherings span Bedford Clarinda and surrounding towns. Local families hosted friends and relatives from Ames to Maryville with varied lists of visitors, while seniors and church groups held meals and meetings. Many names appear repeatedly among hosts and guests across Jennings and Adams counties.

Farm Women to Discuss Factors Affecting Homes

Farm women meet Wednesday December 7 at the Bedford Public Library basement to talk about what shapes living conditions for their families. Vera Akers notes outside influences determine whether homes have a bathtub and access to education. Mrs N May Larson from Iowa State Extension will attend to discuss goals for the home economics program and plan the spring achievement day.

Bedford Public Library Vera Akers John and Mary N. May Larson Iowa State College Extension Service County Home Project Committee Mixzs Akers Tid

FTC Sets Shrinkage Label Rules for Cotton Goods

Miss Vera Akers announces new FTC guidelines requiring cotton yard goods to disclose exact shrinkage amounts. Labels must state not only if fabric is pre shrunk but also guarantee a maximum shrinkage percentage, applying to yardage and garments alike.

Janey Federal Trade Commission Vera Akers Miss Akers

Three New American Tales Offer Varied Reading

Mrs. Frank Beebs presents CAt the Library and Michael Foster reviews American Dreams. M Harold Sinclair discusses American Years and Clyde Brian Davis contributes The Great American Novel. The trio offers engaging narratives with action strong characters and prose.

Frank Beebs Michael Foster M Harold Sinclair Clyde Brian Davis

War in China America's Role in the Far East

The Foreign Policy Association publishes a 94 page study by Variant Fry with Henry Adams Grant maps and charts. It examines Far East events and causes with a neutral recounting of alternatives facing U.S. policy and promotes clearer thinking beyond propaganda.

China America Far East Fry Henry Adams Grant Foreign Policy Association Incorporated Bedford Library Mr. Fry

Charles S Roe obituary in Bedford dies at 53

Charles Sumner Roe died at his Bedford home on Saturday November 26 after months of ill health from a second stroke. Funeral services were conducted by Rev C Max Buck at Wetmore Funeral Home with burial in Fairview cemetery. He was born July 14 1885 in Taylor County, the youngest son of John and Mary Roe, and lived on a farm west of Blockton since childhood.

Charles S. Roe Charles Roe Bedford Wetmore C. Max Buck Fairview Charles Sumner John Mary Roe Taylor County

Local Man Remains in Bedford After Life of Faith

The obituary notes a Bedford resident who moved there after life elsewhere and spent his remaining years in the town. He leaves behind his father John H. Roe of Bedford and siblings George Roe Riverton Nebraska Etta Miller Arkоe Missouri Maude Barnes Bedford. His mother died November 10 1918 and sister Blanche Daugherty on November 30 1937. He joined Mt Zion Baptist Church and later transferred membership to Bedford church.

Bedford John H. Roe George Roe Riverton Nebr Etta Miller Arkoe Maude Barnes Blanche Daugherty The Baptist Church Mt. Zion Bedford Church

Thanks for kindness after our son's passing

We express heartfelt gratitude to friends and neighbors for condolences and sympathy during the long illness and after the death of our son and brother Charles H. Roe. Pd John H. Roe and family

Charles H. Roe John H. Roe

Thanks to Friends for Help and Dinner

The Ward Campbells express gratitude to kind friends and neighbors for harvesting their corn and the pleasant dinner provided.

Mrs Ward Campbell

Church Meetings and Family Visits In Athelstane

Athelstan residents report family visits and church activities. Clyde Branson and family with Lucy Caudle from Maryville visited Har ley Scott. Balch relatives traveled to St Joseph for a weekend. Walley Carroll family and Grace Murray toured Grant City on a business trip. Dayhoff couple from Clarinda assist Holiness church meetings. Adams preached at both churches. Burns and Jenkins visited G W Black at Sheridan.

Clyde Branson Lucy Caudle Maryville Harley Scott Grace Balch Bettie Balch John Balch St. Joseph Walley Carroll Grace Murray Grant City J. E. Dayhoff Clarinda Holiness Church

Notice of Appraisement for Inheritance Tax in Taylor County

In the District Court of Iowa Taylor County Probate No. 5218 the appraisers for Taylor County announce a public appraisement of the estate of J. B. McKee deceased. The time is 10:00 AM December 20 1938 at the Clerk of the District Court office to determine real and personal property values for inheritance tax. Hearings allowed. final filing December 24 1938.

State of Iowa Taylor County J. B. McKee Leo J. Wegman State of Iowa Ella McKee Charlie McKee Ralph McKee Laura McKee John E. McKee Anna Tabor W. H. McKee Mary Anderson Schuyler Kirtley Cecil May Mitchell Nellie Blue Brown Anna Lea Shank Lloyd Clark Mitchell Eva Elizabeth Magill Olive Odell Baily District Court County of Taylor Richard Campbell Elmer T. Brice M. A. Sawyer

Notice of executrix appointment in Taylor County Iowa

Notice is given that on November 25 1938 the District Court of Taylor County Iowa appointed Senia Jane Young executrix of the estate of T T Young deceased. All debts should be paid to the executrix and all claims presented to the court for allowance.

District Court Taylor County Iowa T.t.young

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