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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1936
Page
3
John Campbell notes walnut trees in a pasture reduce usable grass as stock avoid grass beneath trees. He adds a method to deter flies next summer by placing a small walnut limb on horses’ backs secured in the harness, citing walnut leaves as the deterrent.
John Fletcher Jr. was pumping a truck tire at sixty pounds when the rim slipped and the tire exploded. He suffered a broken nose, a cut above the eye, a concussion, and wrist dislocations. He was hospitalized briefly before going home.
Reports say a four point deer about four feet tall with a white back spot appeared on Killinger farm near Lenox and earlier near Creston. Residents warned against hunting as a heavy fine awaits violators. local chatter notes the animal’s movements across farms south of Creston and Lenox.
John Henry Themis of the Alanthus community was injured at the Robert Grantham farm near Stanberry when his right arm was caught in a corn shredder. He was brought to St. Francis hospital where doctors amputated. His mother, Mrs. Julia Thomas, resides in the Alanthus community.
W N Smith and neighbors found a well preserved buffalo skull with heavy horns and tubular eye sockets along the South river near the Smith farm. The skull lay under 25 feet of loam in an old river bed, with quicksand suspected as the cause of death. Findings suggest the animal lived hundreds of years ago and may precede coal formation in the area. The skull will be preserved at the State Historical department in Des Moines.
Raymond Jones, a farmer near Maryville, trained a five month old herding dog to retrieve daily papers from cars on the throw routes. The dog learns to fetch when Pearl Taylor honks his horn to signal delivery, prompting the animal to run from the yard to pick up the paper and deliver it to the house.
Farmers report exceptional dryness for the time of year and wells at unusually low levels. Hunters lament dried lakes and bays, contradicting expectations of above average fall precipitation as recorded by the Shenandoah Sentinel.
The Zane Grey Western The Arizona Raiders plays at Rialto Theatre Thursday through Saturday December 3 4 5. Larry Crabb and Marsha Hunt star as a rugged adventurer and horse ranch owner in a tale of rustlers outwitted and two romances unfolding amid stampedes gunfights and dramatic rescues.
Frank Priebe advises poultry sellers to use covered coops for transport to protect birds from cold wind and improve quality. He cites a 69 year old jailed for transporting chickens in sacks and urges best practices to boost consumer trust and holiday sales.
My Man Godfrey a modern romantic comedy stars William Powell and Carole Lombard. At Rialto Theatre Sunday Monday Tuesday Dec 6 7 8 the farce follows a butler who tames a madcap family with wit and romance. Other cast members include Alice Brady Gail Patrick and Eugene Pallette.
A city crime tale shown at Ri alto Theatre on Wednesday December 9 stars Robert Young as the surviving brother who guides a prizefighter played by Nat Pendleton. Joseph Calleia portrays a crippled gang leader with a menacing edge, while Florence Rice and others fill the strong supporting cast.
Local families hosted and visited during Thanksgiving week. Dinner guests included the Fidler, Older, Bricken, Merriman, Freemyer, and Naill households, plus church funeral services for Johnnie Clark and burial in Athelstan cemetery.
The Taylor county fair association elected officers on December 3 1904 for 1905 with H M Long as president C M Steele as vice president E C Dowlin as secretary R W Thompson as treasurer George Van Houten named delegate to the Des Moines state meeting John L Evans of Bedford now at Iowa State College earns a spot on the stock judging team at the International show in Chicago Bedford youths advance in school competitions and rank among the front runners in regional events
Twenty years ago this week new births are listed for Conway Eldorado Springs Blockton Lenox and Marshalltown with a daughter to Gus Godfrey and a son to J D Hill a son to Frank Smeltzer a son to James Dungy and a son to John McEniry. Pearl Hatchett and Glen Dotts wed at Conway home of Leo and Mrs Cooper with Rev Redder officiating and plan to begin housekeeping on the J H Dotts farm east of town.
Cordell residents host Paul Booker and family from Sidney visiting Mrs. White. Mrs. Bert Irwin visits near Siam at son Frank Irvin's. Families from Conception Mo, Blockton, Sheridan and Correctionville make Thanksgiving appearances with relatives and hosts including Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Older, C. M. King, H. K. Scott, and Grace Balch.
Ten years ago this week Robert Pickering married Eva Woodfill in Huntington Park California. The school roof progresses with mortar under heat and salamanders to prevent freezing. Ber dina Loy and Robert Peterson announce their marriage set for November 27 in Wichita Kansas. Mable Busby, a Chicago trained nurse, begins work as Bedford school nurse under the Red Cross and School Board.
A local observer recalls a roaming man in a black overcoat and hat who visited the business district, lunched, begged for supper after a cheerful smile, and described his history since 1929. The piece riffs on his intentions, government aid, and questions whether such wanderers ever settle and contribute to society.
The Hazel Dell community club held a Thanksgiving supper and program at the schoolhouse. Families and relatives, including the Johnson Wake Byrns Beauchamp and Buzzard households, shared meals and visits over Thanksgiving and weekend. Residents from nearby towns joined in social callings and hosting duties.
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