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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1938
Page
6
A government balloon was found in Alva Straight's potato patch on a Sunday morning. The device measured 8% by 8% inches and 444 inches thick and carried an eight pointed red silk parachute. It is to be reported to Baltimore Maryland.
The column lists numerous residents visiting relatives over Thanksgiving. It names Carol Shum of Omaha and Irene Cole of Emerson among others visiting parents in Sharpsburg, Des Moines, Bedford, Gravity, and nearby towns. Several extended family gatherings and dinners are noted.
Thanksgiving Day gatherings and visits across Lenox and nearby towns feature numerous local families. Recipients include Miss Susie Taylor, Miss Ruby Taylor, Miss Ruth Reed, and others visiting relatives in Lenox. dinners and receptions held for community leaders in Denison and Clarinda. schoolteacher Helen Dowell enjoying vacation at home. multiple family dinners at Brown and Selders households. extended visits with Beaconsfield relatives and Thanksgiving companionship among friends and neighbors.
Mrs Mellie Snodgrass hosted the L S H C meeting on Friday November 25 with visitors Mrs Dale Peterman and son Dale Dean. Christmas exchange drawings were held and refreshments served. Local families and neighbors shared Thanksgiving Day visits and gatherings across multiple homes and farms in the Taylor County area. The Turner PTA gathered at the schoolhouse Wednesday evening.
The notice announces Ella McKee named administratrix of J B McKee estate in Taylor County Iowa with claims due and probate actions. It also details a public franchise hearing by the Iowa State Commerce Commission set for December 13 1938 in Des Moines with filing requirements and representation guidance.
Notice to qualified voters of Conway consolidated Independent School District Iowa and north half sections 13 14 15 16 township 69 range 33 west of Fifth meridian that a special school election will be held at Town Hall Conway Iowa on December 12 1938 polls open noon close 7 pm. Proposition to form Consolidated Independent School District of Conway to include town of Conway and surrounding territory as described. J W Thompson dated November 21 1938. Publish November 24 December 1 December 8.
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