Oil Lease Boom Expands Across Midwest
Mike Evans of Picher Oklahoma, a former Bedford resident, will visit Hopkins next week to take oil leases as a statewide leasing surge spreads. Thousands of acres have been leased in Taylor County by Prior Lockhart of Hutchinson Kansas, with representatives from major oil firms arriving in Bedford. Leases run ten years at 100 dollars per acre with a 25 cent annual fee after three years and include a standard one quarter share of oil and gas to the landowner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Evans
Picher
Okla
Bedford
Hopkins
Hopkins Journal
Taylor County
Independent Oil Development Company
Prior& Lockhart
Hutchinson
Kans
Missouri
Maryville
Bethany
Leld
Times-Press
Golding Buys Clarinda Blacksmith Shop
Paul Golding and L E Both of New Market became owners of the C F Murray blacksmith shop in Clarinda this week and took possession. The shop will be equipped with an electric welder to offer general blacksmithing and welding services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Golding
L. E
New Market
C. F. Murray
Clarinda
Ripley Cartoon Highlights Boy Milking Cow
Shucks Ripley’s Believe It or Not features a Boliver Missouri four year old milking a cow without a stool. Jerry Pete, also four, has milked since age two at the Pete Dairy, showing a small boy standing to reach the handles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Ripley
Boliver
Ripley
Jerry Pete
Jerry
Pete Dairy
License Numbers For Cars on Sale
Car owners may obtain their 1939 license plates at the county treasurer J. R. Henderson office starting today December 1. Plates feature blue background with white numerals and enthusiasts may request a preferred number by paying the fee. numbers are not held without payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Henderson
Bedford Bakery Teams With Bedford High Band Benefit Sale
The Bedford Bakery cooperates with the Bedford High School band for a benefit sale this Saturday. A new doughnut machine arrived Tuesday. Doughnuts will be made and sold for delivery by band members on Saturday December 3, with orders taken now for door delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Bakery
Bedford High School
Theakery
Jubilee Singers From Rust College To Perform Here
Jubilee singers from Rust College Holly Springs Miss appear at the Methodist church Thursday evening December 8 starting at 7 45. They will sing spirituals plantation melodies semi classical and popular numbers with specialties. Admission charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rust College
Holly Springs
Miss
Methodist Church
Ag Ae
Old Friends Remember Bedford Neighbors in Letter
R V Lucas former editor of the Free Press and Times writes to Frank Trumbo of Bedford Iowa recalling childhood friends and the corn husking season. He notes neighbors who pitched in and wishes Mrs Trumbo a speedy recovery while praising enduring community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Lucas
Old Free Press
The
Times
Bedford
Frank Trumbo
Iowa
Frank
Times-Press
R. V
Charlie Mason
Lucas
Tax Sale Next Monday Dec 5 Held by County Treasurer
The annual delinquent tax sale will be held at the office of County Treasurer J. R. Henderson on Monday December 5. Publication of the delinquent tax list has appeared for two weeks in the Taylor County Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Henderson
Taylor County Herald
Dallas Farmers Request Soil Erosion Demonstration
The Soils Conservation Association may establish a soil erosion control demonstration in Dallas township northeast corner. Farms listed include F. L. Marsh S. C. Hicks Alva C. Hicks R. W. Burright and H. B. Hicks. If approved it would serve a problem area in the county’s northwest corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Soils Conservation Association
Dallas Town
Dallas Township
F. L. Marsh
S. C. Hicks
Alva C. Hicks
R. W. Burright
H. B. Hicks
Soils Association
County Elder Boys and Girls Conference Set in Clearfield
The annual meeting of the Elder Boys and Girls Conference will be held at the Methodist church in Clearfield on Wednesday December 14. Registration begins at 8 30 AM and sessions run all day and into the evening. All youth organizations are asked to cooperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Clearfield
Fire Damages Roof at Kilfoy Home in Bedford
Fire started in old shingles on the roof of the John Kilfoy residence in south Bedford and destroyed a large portion of the roof Friday forenoon around 10 o’clock. Firemen fought the blaze using booster tank water from a truck and hydrant, bringing the flames under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kilfoy
Bedford
Insurgnee
Is Your Birth Registered
Iowa 1937 report finds about 3000 births not registered statewide. Health officials urge individuals to verify birth records, contact the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Des Moines, and file birth details to secure identity and legal rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Department of Health
Division of Vital Statistics
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Des Moines
State of
Iowa
Weather Review for November From Chambers Bros
November closed with seventeen clear days eight partly clear and five cloudy. Precipitation totaled 2.62 inches and snow 0.34 inches. Rain fell November 3 totaling 2.50 inches and snow occurred November 6. Temperature trend shows 26.5, 21.0, 10.0, 5.0, 25.0, 30.0, 26.0 degrees for the past week with daily highs and lows listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers Bros
Terracing Expands In Page County Farms
Page County reports 240 miles of terraces protecting about 2880 acres of erodible farmland cooperating with Soil Conservation services. Since 1934 the program added 40 44 56 55 and 45 miles annually, with terraces 16 to 18 inches high creating slow drainage into grassed outlets. Observers note higher moisture and yields when combined with strip cropping contour farming and better cropping systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Services
Page County
Bryan Boatman
Bedford Guests Attend Conway Dinner and Bazaar
From Bedford, Mrs Eva Lake, Mrs E H Chilcote, Mrs M A Sawyer, Mrs J H Chilcote, Mrs Arthur Gaddis Mis, Sam Hayes, Dr Mina Wintersite, Mrs Ira Roberts, Mr and Mrs R A Taylor, Dr and Mrs Phos Hosman attended the annual dinner and bazaar at the Methodist Church in Conway today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Methodistshurch
Conway
Eva Lake
H. Chilcote
M. A. Sawyer
J. H. Chilcote
Arthur Gaddiss Mis
Sam Hayes
Mina Mie Wintersiute
Ira Roberts
R.A. Taylor
di O ¥R
Phos. Hosman
Rural Teachers Meet Saturday in Bedford Court Room
Taylor county rural teachers, numbering 104, will gather in Bedford court room this Saturday for a daylong Study Center program. Mrs. Engle urges bringing exemplars in science, art, health, and related subjects for demonstrations and discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Bedford
Engle
Gladys Brown
Gwelda
Wheeler
Mrs. Engle
Ethel Hunter
Vera Kilby
Court adjourned by Judge Johnston to Tuesday for jury duty
Judge Geo A Johnston adjourned court last evening with the petit jury set to report Tuesday morning. The estate of Alf Ely was postponed to a future date. Dr G W Rimel had his office interior redecorated with buff walls and silver gray woodwork, except the patient room painted primrose green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A. Johnston
Alf Ely
G. W. Rimel
Alfred Northever
Death of Ora Gartside of Sheridan
Ora Gartside, 65, of Sheridan Missouri, died Wednesday morning at St Francis hospital Maryville after a short illness following a paralytic stroke Friday night. Survived by wife Miss Kilda Farrell, two daughters Mrs Opal Larsson and Mrs Clara Lyle, two sons Oakley and Gaylen Gartside, and a sister Mrs Clara Ford of Blockton. Located in Sheridan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Gartside
Sheridan
St. Francis Hospital
Maryville
Gartside
Kilda Farrell
Opal Larsson
Clara Lyle
Oakley Gartside
Gaylen Gartside
Clara Ford
Blockton
Marriage Licenses Issued in Maryville and Savannah Couples
A Maryville couple Milo Whitehead and Helen Pullen both of New Market received a marriage license. Frank Hetyviott issued a license on Saturday November 26 to Gerald Sheridarn and Beatrice Ferguson of Savannah Missouri. The couple wed in Bedford by Mayor J S Nevins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryville
Milo Whitehead
Helen ° Pullen
New Market
Frank Hetyviott
Gerald Sheridarn
Beatrice Ferguson
Savannah
Bedford
J. S. Nevins
Winslow
Yatel
Sevage
County Legion Meeting Set For December 6 in Bedford
Bedford Post No 164 hosts Taylor county legionaires and ex service men Tuesday evening December 6 at their Bedford hall. Oyster stews will be served during the evening. Ben Jensen of Extra will attend and neighboring county posts are invited to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
American Legion
Taylor County
Ben Jensen
Extra
Legionaires
Schools Send In T B Seal Money
Returns from sale of T B Seals by rural schools of the county are coming in. County superintendent Mrs. Anna D Engle says the first packets arrived in her office Tuesday, a week after mailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna D. Engle
New Corn Loan Rule Affects Crib Width and Moisture
A 1938 corn loan rule ties sealability to crib width and moisture. If a county uses a nine foot standard, a ten foot crib requires moisture at least 1 percent below 20 percent per extra foot. Taylor county follows nine feet. Authority from the Agricultural Adjustment Administration set the widths. Sealers report good drying conditions should ease compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Rural school tour ends with praise for teachers and pupils
Mrs. Anna D. Engle superintendent of Rural schools reports she has completed the fall round of visits to Taylor county's 104 rural schools. favorable weather and roads aided the tour and she praises the teachers and pupils for the quality of work. She will visit town schools next week if weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna D. Engle
Taylor County
Eighth Graders Form Town Government
Bedford eighth grade English and History students organized a town government under Miss Ruthe Minnick. They will follow enacted laws and punish misdemeanors in a high court. Bonnie Snyder was elected Mayor with Lola Lenore Klopp and Suzanne Weenembers as council members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Schools
Miss Ruthe
Minnick
Bonnie Snyder
Lola Lenore Klopp
Suzanne
Farm Bureau Elects Officers in Bedford Special Session
Farm Bureau members in Taylor county gather in Bedford on December 9 for a special meeting where 1939 officers will be elected. Bloomington Illinois expert A B Culp will speak on Farm Bureau work in that state. An oyster soup dinner for members and wives precedes reports from 4 H, home and farm project leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Taylor County
Bedford
A. B. Culp
Bloomington
Ilinois
Culp
McLean County
Illinois
Maryville High Meets Blockton in Tuesday Debate
Maryville high school will debate Blockton at Blockton Tuesday at 7 45 with Joe Bill Slaughter Dar lene Hogue Paul Smith and Myrtle Slaughter representing Blockton Debates judged by Supt McFarland Mount Ayr on the current high school question The Brockton Declamatory contest Monday awarded Oratorical Joe Bill Slaughter Dramatic Kathleen Menealaus Humorous Paul Long Kathleen Menealaus won best overall Gayle Smith second in Dramatic and best overall among seconds Barbara Blane placed second in Humorous Mrs Kiburz was critic judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryville High School
Blockton
Joe Bill Slaughter
Darlene Hogue
Paul Smith
Myrtle Slaughter
Supt. McFarland
Mount Ayr
Brockton
Kathleen Meneelaus
Paul Long
Kathleen Menelaus
Gayle Smith
Barbara Blane
Births Report From Hopkins and Nearby Towns
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Orville Russell of Hopkins. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Raymond Carmichael of Hopkins and to Mrs Galen Alexander of Hopkins. Alice Laverne, Hulda Margaret, Elizabeth Jane and Virz Binia Alice are the named newborns. Births also include Mrs Rey Salen of Bedford and Mrs Emeral Wheelen of Mount Ayr with parents listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Russell
Hopkins
Ton
Raymond Carmichael
Galen Alexander
Hulda Margaret
Rey Salen
Bedford
Alice Laverne
Emeral Wheelen
Mount Ayr
Elizabeth Jane
Wheelen
Florence Herbert
Grace Wheelen
East of Bedford
Herbert Zinnell
Humboldt
Iowa
Binia Alice
Zinnell
cThas
Hosyman
Bedford Opens Season Against Villisca Friday
Bedford high school mounts its season debut Friday evening at home against Villisca. The Bedford squad then hosts Lamoni on Tuesday of next week in a second home matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford High School
Villisca
Bedford
Lamoni
Granges Hold Union Meeting in Taylor County
About eighty Grange members gathered at the Garland hotel Friday night to install officers for New Market and Blue Grove Granges. Jackson Grove officers led the ceremony with Wiley Kerns National Grange representative as installing officer assisted by HK Russell and Irene Risser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Garland Hotel
New Market
Blue Grove
Jackson Grove
Jackson Grove Grange
County Officials Meet In Corning
Nineteen counties of southwest Iowa will send auditors engineers and supervisors to a district meeting in Corning on Thursday Dec 8 starting at 10 am T F Armstrong district chairman said about 150 will attend Bourke B Hickenlooper the newly elected lieutenant governor of Iowa is expected to attend as principal speaker
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Corning
T. F. Armstrong
Street Named To School Job
Supt. J. P. Street of Atlantic Town schools resigns to become assistant state superintendent of public instruction. Street, in Atlantic fourteen years, will start Jan 1 after Miss Jessie Parker succeeds Miss Agnes Samuelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Street
Atlantic, Town, Schools
Bedford
Street
Atlantic
Jessie Parker
Hahn reports missing film from Rialto lobby incident
A small roll of film was stolen from Rialto theatre lobby between 3 and 5 PM Tuesday. A. D. Hahn, the theatre manager, says the film was outbound to the film company and warns that films are highly inflammable and emit poisonous fumes if mishandled. It is unclear who took the film or why.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Hahn
Rialto Theatre
Bundre
Farmers Invited to View Soil Conservation Demonstrations
The CCC Camp at Bedford under the Soil Conservation Service aids the Taylor County Soil Conservation Association in establishing watershed demonstrations. Five problem areas will be used. Farmers owning land draining into a waterway may petition for a four to eight farm, 500 to 1000 acre demonstration. Approval depends on watershed representativeness and local cooperation. Details available at the camp Farm Bureau office or Brockton or Gay Center demonstration areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCC
Bedford
Soil Conservation Service
Tay‘lor County
Soil Conservation Association
C. T. Cheney
Farm Bureau
Brockton
Gay Center
Neighbors Help With Corn Husking For Ill Blake
A group of neighbors from four and a half miles west of Bedford husked twenty five acres of corn at Mr and Mrs George Blake home on Tuesday. The act followed Mr Blakes illness after a two month stay in a Des Moines veterans hospital. Ten men supplied teams and wagons for the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Blake
Bedford
Mr. Blake
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Frank Gaunson
Bill Blake
George Herriott
Willis Nethers
O. E. Ruggles
Ben Wright
Wayne Wright
Lee Wright
Clarence Woodward
Ralph Livingston
Max Livingston
Howard Irwin
C. L. Sage
Walter Thompson
Roy Weatherly
Eura Bradley
Basil Scott
Henry Haidsiak
Cecil Stephens
Claude Rankin
Jey Harkness
Abe Landis
Paint labels and choosing durable outside paint
Iowa State College agricultural engineer C H Van Vinck discusses paint composition and labeling to help buyers avoid weak mixes. A Monday evening talk in the vocational room explains how to read labels, choose paints for exterior and interior use, brush care, and common misnomers in paint names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. van Vinck
Extension Agricultural Engineer
Iowa State College
Vocational Agriculture
Vocational Agricultural
van Vlack
Carl Bruns
van Ivack
van Vidth
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Golding
Shucks
Bakery
Jubilee Singers
Dallas Farmers Ask
Kilfoy
RENY
Ruth Minnick
County Legion
T. B. Seal
Granges
T. B
National Tuberculosis Association
Hahn
Husk Geo
Blake’s Corn
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