CROP REPORTS: CASH TO DATE
County secretary L L Moore notes completed and pending Crop reports. Some areas uncontacted due to lack of solicitors. Donors listed include Father McMahon Lenox 36.50, Methodist Lenox 18, Gravity 1, New Market 55.12, Siam 0.435, Bedford 47, New Market 80.30. Clergy and leaders urged to finish reports and return forms to Leonard Moore. Cash to Clifford Young State Savings Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Young
Father McMahon
Lenox
Methodist Church
Gravity
New Market
Siam
New Market Town
Bedford Schools
Leonard Moore
Clifford ‘Young
State Savings Bank
All-Conference Honors Named by Bluegrass Coaches Officials
Mt. Ayr leads with five first team selections as the Bluegrass conference names its all conference football team with Sleep of Bedford and Brady of Mt. Ayr among unanimous offici al picks. Lamont Seymour Leon Osceola and Bedford each place players on the first team with a mix of honors and upcoming events set for 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiting
Seymour
Campenter
Lamoni
Sleep
Bedford
Richards
Mt. Ayr
Frost
Sidles
Paris
Boswell
Leon
Brady Ard Eason
G. Lutz
Osceola
Merrit
Semour
Stuck
B. Walden
Clark
Vaughn
Corydon
Pedro Leighton
Pewee Cole
Earl
Merle Marshall
Junior Wable
Lamont
Vanderlinden
Persels
Diehl
Nixon
Morris
Perks
Reason
Tepley
Shephard
Rogers
Lenox
Reynolds
Teal
Buck
Tarl
Brady
Jack North
Wentworth Veterans Attend Class Reunion Homecoming
W. E. Crum II from the class of 37 visited Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington Missouri for the annual homecoming. A banquet bonfire and pep rally highlighted the alumni program along with the Little Army Navy grid classic between Wentworth and Kemper Military School ending with an evening dance in the gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Crum, II
Wentworth Military Academy
Lexington
Wentworth
Kemper Military School
Masonic Head To Be In Bedford December 15
Don Carpenter of Council Bluffs Grand Master of Masons in Iowa and officials will be in Bedford Thursday night December 15. The third degree will be conferred by past and present grand lodge officers. The meeting will be called at 7 30 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Carpenter
Council Bluffs
Masons
Iowa
Bedford
Births Report From Gravity Hopkins Bedford Conway and Omaha
A series of birth notices from Gravity Hopkins Bedford and Conway announces new babies. Rosalea Kermitt Lee John Allen Michael David Barbara Ann are named for newborns with parental and local context including Shupe Barker and Lucas families.
Bedford Vets Fall To Cromwell In League Loss
Cromwell's seven beat Bedford 63 to 48 as the Oilers pull away in the fourth quarter. Harry Winship led Cromwell with 16 points and Bob Harbour scored 14 for Bedford. Cromwell led 23-22 at the half and 41-44 with under three and a half minutes remaining before a late surge by Cromwell sealed the win. Bedford freshmen edged the sophomores 45-37 in OT. Joe Beard had 16 and Ted Anderson 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vets
Cromwell
Bedford
Harry Winship
Oilers
Bob Harbour
Sammons
Kinkade
Chapman
Winship
Blazek
Hook
Moore
Harrison
Hullinger
Terrell
Burham
Harbour
Shupe
Marshall
Mathew
R. F. van Dyke
Dick Hartman
Bedford High School
Chester Jones Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed
Mr and Mrs Chester Jones of east of Bedford celebrated their fifty year anniversary on Monday November 28 They are parents of Orie Jones of Portland Mabel Mrs George Croft of Atlanta and Zarah Mrs Arthur Moore of Bedford They were honored at a family dinner at home with Mr and Mrs Moore and children present A three tiered Golden Chiffon cake with a miniature bride and groom topped the centerpiece baked by Mrs Moore
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirs
Chester Jones
East of Bedford
Orie Jones
Portland
Oregon
Mabel
George Croft
Atlanta
Georgia
Zarah
Arthur Moore
Bedford
Pen Women Sponsor Iowa Contest Under National League Kansas City
An Iowa contest sponsored by the Des Moines Branch of Pen Women is directed by Esther Dixon Lenox Faye MacMartin Tama and Dorothy Lindley Smith Creston. Entries from Iowa residents or native Iowans living elsewhere may postmark by February 1 1950. National League of America Pen Women members may enter with a 50 cent fee. A gold medal honors the top overall entry and was donated by Margaret Smith Des Moines in memory of Jessie Wellborn Smith. Contest categories include Music Composition with a ten dollar award for a 30 minute or shorter original piece for up to four characters for Radio Play with a ten dollar award and original oil painting for Art Award. Poetry Award offers ten dollars for a Shakespearean sonnet of 14 lines with chairs listed including Grace Nell Smith Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Pen Women
Esther Dixon
Lenox
Faye MacMartin
Tama
Dorothy Lindley Smith
Creston
Jessie Wellborn Smith
KSB
Esther Dinges
Bedford
Grace Nell Smith
E. 10Th Street
Gay Nineties Is Great Success at Bedford School
Two full houses saw Scrap book of the Gay Nineties presented by Home Talent at Bedford school auditorium. Sponsored by the local WMW and Auxiliary posts and directed by Mrs Wayne Harbour, the program offered two hours of varied entertainment in period costume drama courtship and song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tater
Bedford School
WMW
Wayne Harbour
Seal Sale Funds Above Normal in 1949 Campaign
Reports from the Taylor County Tuberculosis and Health Association show early 1949 Christmas Seal Sale returns better than usual and some donors add to the Heart Disease drive. The sale opened November 21 and ends Christmas Day with reminders to be sent December 5. Red heart placards in Bedford business houses promote the drive supporting year round health education and county X ray and contact programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Harold Guenther
Seal Sale
Bedford
Moore Couple Mark 55 Years With Family Dinner
Mr and Mrs J J Moore of Gravity celebrated their fifty fifth wedding anniversary with a dinner hosted by their daughter and son in law Mrs Hampton Wintermute. Attending were Mr and Mrs A J Moore and Sharon of Kent Mr and Mrs Claude Moore Mr and Mrs Dean Allen and John Dean Miss Catherine Moore of Gravity Mr and Mrs M D Hendrickson of Villisca along with other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Moore
Gravity
Hampton Wintermute
J. Moore
Sharon
Kent
Claude Moore
Dean Allen
John Dean
Catherine Moore
Ard
M. D. Hendrickson
Villisca
Bedford High Opens Basketball Season Against Lenox Friday
Bedford High School begins its basketball season Friday night with Lenox as the opponent. Thirty two boys have been practicing daily under coaches Shupe and Weston. The first game features the second teams at 7 15 with a main event at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford High School
Lenox
Shupe
Weston
Bedford Thanksgiving Hosts for Many Visiting Friends
Local residents hosted and visited relatives during the Thanksgiving weekend. Families from Bedford and surrounding towns welcomed guests from Ames Ames Iowa City Sheridan Falls City and Missouri while several travelers attended weddings and hospital visits in the area.
Three V Club Plans Christmas Luncheon at Lacy Home
The Three V Club will hold a Christmas luncheon at 1 pm on Thursday December 8 at Mrs. John Lacy’s home. A Christmas program features an exchange of gifts from Mystery Pals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three V Club
John Lacy
Progressive Study Club Meets Monday Night
The Progressive Study Club will meet Monday evening December 5 with Mrs Frank Lone fellow as host. Mrs Kendall Terrell will co hostess. Mrs Charles Cornell will present the topic Home Beauty Care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Study Club
Frank Longfellow
Kendall Terrell
Charles Cornell
Birthday Surprise At Home With Card Games
Ben Scane was treated to a surprise at his home Tuesday evening. His birthday anniversary followed the next day on November 23. Pinochle and Canasta were played at three tables and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Scane
Ruth Circle To Meet At Christian Church
The Ruth Circle of the Christian church will meet at the church Tuesday afternoon December 6. Hostesses are Mrs. Albert Downing and Mrs. Sophia Cirksena. Mrs. Bernice Lacy leads the missionary lesson and Mrs. Faye Pullen gives the Devotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Circle
The
Christian Church
Albert Downing
Sophia Cirksena
Bernice Lacy
Faye Pullen
Baptist Women Meet Tuesday Afternoon With Carol Singing
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church will hold its meeting Tuesday afternoon November 6 at Mrs. Savannah Wilson's home. Carol singing is planned. Mrs. W. F. Beck will lead devotions and Mrs. Fred Cowles will lead the lesson The Star Appeareth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Savannah Wilson
W. F. Beck
Fred Cowles
Bedfond School Hosts Regular Coffee Party Event
In the liner room at 4 30 Tuesday afternoon Bedfond School held its usual coffee gathering. A special feature presented coach Shupe with a baby blanket and sweater set for his newborn son John Allen who arrived Monday November 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedfond
Coach Shupe
John Allen
Ramona Moore Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party
Mrs Arthur Moore entertained a group of girls at her home Saturday afternoon for Ramona Moore sixth birthday anniversary. Refreshments of ice cream and angel food cake were served to guests Gloria Pullen Mary Lou Sayler Linnie Jamison Shirley Downing Barbara Jones Connie Thompson Jeannie Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Moore
Ramona
Angel
Gloria Pullen
Mary Lou Sayler
Linnie Jamison
Shirley Downing
Barbara Jones
Connie Thompson
Jeannie Thompson
Esther Circle Meeting Set at Spencer Home
The Esther Circle of the Christian church will meet Tuesday afternoon December 6 at the home of Mrs. Troy Spencer. Assistant hostesses will be Mrs. Glenn Ernest, Mrs. Mildred Smith and Mrs. Virgil McKim. Mrs. Paul Trumbo leads the missionary lesson and Miss Nellie Maxwell gives the devotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Circle
The
Christian Church
Troy Spencer
Glenn Ernest
Mildred Smith
Virgil McKim
Paul Trumbo
Nellie Maxwell
McConkeys Celebrate Eleventh Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Alfred McConkey mark their eleventh anniversary with a Thanksgiving family dinner. Attending were Mr and Mrs Charles McConkey and daughters of Omaha, Mr and Mrs Delmar McCorkey and son, Mr and Mrs Fred Kyle and children of Malvern. Afternoon callers included Mr and Mrs Harold Milburn and Julia Ann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred McConkey
Charles McConkey
Omaha
Delmar McCorkey
Fred Kyle
Malvern
Harold Milburn
Julia Ann
Neighbors Help Vogel Family Corn Harvest
A group of neighbors and friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vogel and Fred Vogel’s farm on November 17 to pick corn because Mr. Vogel has been ill for two months. Participants supplied cornpickers, tractors, wagons, and helpers. a dinner followed at the Loren Malone home with many locals assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Vogel
Fred
Mr. Vogel
Bedford voters to decide 25 year Iowa Power franchise
Bedford residents vote Wednesday December 7 on granting a 25 year franchise to Iowa Power and Light Co. Polling places are Ward 1 Central Motors Ward 2 City Hall Ward 3 Johnston. Polls open 8 am to 8 pm. Mark Yes or No on the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Iowa Power & Light Co
Central Motors
City Halls
Johnston
Bedford High Seniors Help City County Offices
The Social Problems class at Bedford High School spent Friday, November 18 in Bedford city and county offices. Students learned by doing and assisted with work, marking their first such project as a success with instructor Mrs Kathryn Kirkete y leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford High School
Bedford
BHS
Kathryn Kirketey
Merle Travis Cited in Capper's Farmer on Farm Labor Saver
Merle Travis is listed among Midwest farmers praised in Capper's Farmer December issue for reducing chore labor. The article notes Travis outfitted his corn crib with a 5 by 6 foot door allowing half the corn to be removed by tractor and manure scoop, and a grain bin at the far end with a passage beneath to let hogs reach feeders fed directly from the bins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Travis
Capper
Travis
Christmas Pantomime by Inter Church Council Youths
The Inter Church Council presents a Christmas pantomime December 4 at 7:30 pm in the Presbyterian Church. Thirty-two youths from Presbyterian, Christian, and Methodist churches perform Raymond MacDonald’s Why The Chimes Rang. The group meets at 6 pm for a social hour and lunch before the service, with carols sung by the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-Church Council
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian
Christian
Methodist
Raymond MacDonald
Hamilton Family Returns from Alaska Visit
Mr and Mrs Harlan K Hamilton and three children Stephen, Marsha and Michael arrived Saturday from Tok Junction Alaska for an extended visit with their mothers Mrs C E Ackley of Bedford Mrs Ada Connor of Conway and others They traveled 3800 miles eight days on the road with no car trouble This is Harlans first visit back in nearly five years Mrs Hamilton and the children joined him there four years ago He is a mechanic for the Department of the Interior Mrs Hamiltons brother Charles Connor also employed in Alaska accompanied them here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan K. Hamilton
Stepher
Marsha
Michael
Tok Junction
Alaska
C. E. Ackley
Bedford
Ada Connor
Conway
Harlan
Department of the Interior
Hamilton
Charles Connor
Thanksgiving Visitor List From Local Colleges
Thanksgiving returnees fill the town as Times-Press reporters list students from Grinnell College State College Ames Simp son College Indianola Drake University University of Kansas Cedar Falls and others visiting for the holiday. Names include Robert Meikle Nancy Dinges Pat ty Young Wyatt Blakemore George O Daugherty Martha Dinwiddie Margaret Maxwell Janie Nye Bernard Peterson Bob Barham Bette Atkins Jim Mathew Phyllis Northover Max Valentine Gail Hawkee Evelyn Walker Betty Johnson Joyce Rimel Wardine Rimel Warden Rimel Phyllis Beebe Mary Hamblin and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Dinges
Betty Pete
Patty Young
Wyatt Blakemore
George O'Daugherty
The
State College
Ames
Martha Dinwiddie
Margaret Maxwell
Janie Nye
Bernard Peterson
Bob Barham
Bette Atkins
Jim Mathew
Simpson College
Indianola
Paul Wozan
Drake University
Des Moines
Phyllis Northover
Business College
Max Valentine
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Gail Hawkee
State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Evelyn Walker
Omaha
Betty Johnson
Joyce Rimel
Wardine Rimel
Warden Rimel
Phyllis Beebe
Mary Hamblin
State University
Iowa City
Ills and Health Updates From Gravity Area
Mrs Maude Grayson is ill at her home west of Gravity. U S Grant of Clearfield suffered a heart attack Friday. Mrs Ella Andrews has returned home from Des Moines where she had been taking treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Grayson
U. S. Grant
Clearfield
Illness Hits Mrs. Dan Bruner in Clears
Mrs. Dan Bruner of Clears is gravely ill and staying with her daughter Mrs. Darrell Lyd don and husband for care and attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Bruner
Clears
Darrell Lyddon
Mrs Parslow Returns Home From Hospital
Iva Parslow was taken home to Clearwater from Municipal Hospital in Clarinda on Wednesday.
Ill Maude Cunningham Taken To Municipal Hospital
Maude Cunningham of New Market became seriously ill Sunday afternoon and was admitted to Municipal Hospital Clarinda Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Cunningham
New Market
Clarinda
Hopkins Woman Undergoes Major Operation
Mrs. Mary Hanna of Hopkins underwent a major operation Saturday at St. Francis Hospital in Maryville. She had been ill for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hanna
Hopkins
St. Francis Hospital
Maryville
Mrs Blakesley Breaks Hip in Gravity Incident
Mrs Lottie Blakesley fell at her Gravity home Saturday and was taken to Clarinda Municipal Hospital where X rays revealed a broken hip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakesley
Lottie Blakesley
Clarinda
Ed Scott Taken Ill At Work And Hospitalized
Ed Scott became suddenly ill at his place of business last week and was taken by ambulance to St. Francis Hospital at Maryville where he remained a patient for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Scott
St. Francis Hospital
Maryville
Mrs Renfro Transferred From Municipal Hospital to Siam Home
Mrs Renfro and her mother Mrs Roy Renfro left Wednesday from the Municipal Hospital Clarinda for the home of her brother Clarence Fine and mother Mrs Rachel Fine in Siam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renfro
Roy Renfro
Clarinda
Clarence Fine
Rachel Fine
Siam
University faculty member ill. taken to hospital
Bruce Mahan of the State University faculty in Iowa City has been ill the past week and was admitted to a local hospital on Wednesday. He is the son of Mrs. Vira Kemery of Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul B. Shupe
Bedford
John Allen
Shupe
Alvin Barker
Conway
Michael David
Barker
Mary ‘Lou Norton
Donald Ratckin
Ames
Red Oak
Ralph Ratekin
Ben W. Sinderson
Des Moines
Siderson
Bob Stiles
Johnnie
Jerry Bauman
Leota Campbell
Peggy
Falls City
Nebraska
Virgil Smithberg
Milton
Iowa
R. E. Bradley
Nellie Maxwell
Bradley
University Hospital
Frank Mahan
Iowa City
Vira Kemery
Mahan
James
Kemery
St. Joseph
Bruce Mahan
the State University
Bruce
Andersons Take Rochester Visit for Mayo Clinic Checkup
Robert Anderson and his father Dr. T F B Anderson traveled to Rochester on Tuesday to enter the Mayo Clinic for a medical checkup. Mrs. Robert Anderson and Mrs. T E Anderson departed to join him at the clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Anderson
Rochester
Robert Anderson
T. FB. Anderson
Mayo Clinic
T. E. Anderson
Marion Kileckner In Hospital Manor
Kieckner, treated in Iowa City for a bone infection, spent Thanksgiving with his parents Mr and Mrs Ray Kleckner in Clearfield before returning to Iowa City for further surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Marshall
Logan
Iowa
Mrs
Lee Marshall
Marion Kileckner
Mannor
Kieckner
Iowa City
Ray Kleckner
Clearfield
Mrs Traster Improves After Hospital Stay
Mrs Traster of Maryville returns home after surgery at St Francis Hospital. She is the former Miss Gwen Weatherly of Bedford, with her mother Mrs Ferne Weatherly of Gravity at her bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traster
Douglas Traster
Maryville
St. Francis Hospital
Gwendolyn Weatherly
Bedford
Ferne Weatherly
Gravity
Mrs Davison Heads to Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minn
Mrs Davison travels with Mr and Mrs Glenn Stewart and Mr and Mrs Irvin Davison and Mrs Lola Stewart to Rochester Minnesota. She will undergo medical treatment at the Mayo Clinic after being taken by Swanson Ambulance from Braddyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison
Mayo
Glenn Stewart
Siam
Irvin Davison
Lola Stewart
Braddyville
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Clinic
Swanson
Taylor County Tax Reassessment Cuts Valuation by 4.6 Percent
County Auditor W A Houck reports Iowa Tax Commission cut 1949 assessments in Taylor County by 20 percent on most buildings, raising levy and delaying tax lists beyond January 1. Land tax credits for 1946 1947 arrive. refunds for 40 acre Homestead credits not creditable. More updates promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Houck
Iowa State Tax Commission
Thos. L. Kuhn
Taylor County
Houck
Money Push Underway For Town Children's Home Campaign
Town Children's Home Society in Taylor County speeds toward the closing date as workers must finish solicitations and file reports with county chairman Mrs. K B Paschal. Residents may contribute at the Times-Press in Bedford or mail to Mrs. Paschal. Gravity leads with 36.60 amid above last year's totals. other donors include Mrs D E Garst and Mrs Gordon Nicholas with post district efforts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Children’s Home Society
Taylor County
K. B. Paschal
Bedford
Times- Press
Lauverne Wall
D. E. Garst
Conway Drive
Gordon Nicholas
East of Bedford
Platteville
Merle Travis
Mason Township
Earl A. Blake Dies in Kansas at 83
Earl A. Blake 83 a Wichita area pioneer and attorney, died in Oklahoma City. Born September 11 1866 at Bedford he moved to Kansas as a young man surviving a son two daughters a stepdaughter and a brother. Last rites were in Wichita with burial there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl A. Blake
Wichita
Kansas
Oklahoma City
Bedford
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. L. Moore
Church World Service
Catholic Rural Life
Lutheran World Relief
Bill Crum
Dean Johnson
Hobart Nicholson
Paul Owens
Rosalea
Ralph Lucas
Barbara Ann
Lucas
Margaret Gray
Claude Gray
Bedford Vets
Seve
G. W. Rimel
Rimel
James Miller
Warder
Wardine
Miller
Maurice Green
Falls City, Nebraska
Bev W. Sinderson
Roy Rosencutter
Pete
Tommy
Wanego
Ben Cook
St. Marys
C. T. Dawson
Vivian Raper
Sheridan,Mo
H. &. Airshie
Sharpsburg
Nellie Townsend
Maude Purcell
Jeannette Dawson
Council, Bluffs
Ruth
Fred Joshannes
Dick and
Mick
Golden
Colorado
Forrest Zeluf
Jack
Minnie Zeluf
J. E. Wildman
Ray Kennedy
Wildmans
James S. Taylor
Fairfield
Own
Marion Mahan
Ava
Missouri
Howard Paton
State of Washington
Community
Mrs. Otis. Padgett
Lincoln, Nebr
C. E. Paul
W. E. Zarnikow
Abbott Risser
Baptist
Ramona Moore
Esther
Spencer
McConkeys
Vogel
Paul Townsend
Herschel Scott
Herman Burgmaier
Rue Nickle
Duane Gaddis
James Anderson
Nelson Ledgerwood
Darrel Thompson
Mark Robinson
Flavel Murphy
Paul Miller
Mervel Long
Kai Sorensen
Frank Stingley
Lorenz Malone
George Stellempahl
Malone
Claude Rankin
J. J. Anderson
Irene Vogel
Harold E. Brown
Capper’s
Robert Meikle
Grinnell College, Grinnell
Mary Hanna Iir
Bruce Mahan Is II
WL. W. Civic Ceith
Aloker
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