Golden wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Sidney Bradley held in Bedford
Social notes report Mr and Mrs Sidney Bradley celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary at their Bedford home with a noon family dinner. Mrs Bradley, born 1867 in De Kalb County Missouri and daughter of Taylor County pioneers, has lived in the area all her life. They have seven children and one son died in World War I service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Bradley
Bedford
Bradley
Jacob Taylor
Taylor County
DeKalb County
Delaney Bradley
Shenandoah
Dale Bradley
Engagement announced for Miss Eve Kiopp and Ardih Hormar
Mr and Mrs Lo TM C Hoone of Bedford announce the engagement of their daughter Eve Josephine Kiopp to Ardih Y F Hormar son of Mr and Mrs George Hormar of Blue Moon Kens The wedding will be at the bride’s parents home on Sunday December 23 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lo ™ C. Hoone
Bedford
Eve Josephine Kiopp
Ardih Y F. Hormar
George Hormar
Blue
Kens
Sundarahemoo
Haidsiak Family Hosts Bedford Dinner Gathering
Mr and Mrs J F Haidsiak entertained relatives Sunday at their east Bedford home with a basket noon meal. Guests included Charles Haidsiak and family from Nelson Nebraska, Ferne Sell and Esther Mae Haidsiak, Willis Haidsiak, Carl Tordup, and several Hammer and Stephens families from Maloy Yorktown and Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Haidsiak
Bedford
Charles Haidsiak
Ferne Sell
Esther Mae Haidsiak
Willis Haidsiak
Carl Tordup
Nelson
Nebr
George Hammer
Georgia
John
Mary Ann
Ida Mae
Maloy
George Ann
Vernie Hammer
Yorktown
Henry Haidsiak
Cecil Stephens
Carl
Frances
Ruby
Frank Haidsiak
Carol Ann
Arthur Sharp
Betty Jean
Blockton
Evening Star Club Thanksgiving Meeting at Spencer Home
Six Evening Star club members and their families held an all day Thanksgiving gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Spencer's home. The event featured card and contest games. Mrs. Orville Allen will host the next regular meeting on Thursday December 12 with a Christmas gift exchange and officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star Club
Ernest Spencer
Orville Allen
H. P. E. Club Quilting Afternoon Hosted by Mrs Oxley
Mrs Lucile Oxley hosted the H P E club Wednesday afternoon November 27 with seven members present who spent the time quilting for the hostess Ben Lyle will host the next meeting The roll call will be answered with miscellaneous subjects Mr and Mrs Bryan Mohler entertained Thanksgiving guests at dinner including Mr and Mrs Robert Barr of Lenox Mr and Mrs James Bowman of Kent and Mr and Mrs F Bowman and baby of Corning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile Oxley
H. P. E. Club
Ben Lyle
Bryan Mohler
Bryan D. Mohler
Robert G. Barr
Lenox
James Bowman
Kent
Ferren Bowman
Baby
Corning
Rinso Rich Suds Safer Cleaner for Hard Water
An advertising block touts Rinso as delivering rich lasting suds that loosen dirt in hard water. It claims clothes come out whiter and colors brighter with economical use, and notes tub washing benefits and dish cleaning. Endorsed by 32,000 washing machine experts and approved by Good Housekeeping Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinso
Mak
Good Rousekeeping Institute
To Serve Tea For Fourth And Second Grade Mothers
A get acquainted tea for fourth grade mothers led by Miss Emma Dory will be held in the room at 3 30 p m on Thursday December 12 with Mrs Carroll Nelson chairing the committee and assisted by Mrs James Salter Jr Mrs James Taylor Mrs Robert Goforth and Mrs Virgil Putnam A second tea for second grade mothers with Miss South as teacher follows Friday December 13 at 3 30 p m The organizing committee includes Mrs L Guy Young Mrs Harlan Pete Mrs Herbert Owens Mrs Otto Welch and Mrs Thos L Kuhn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Dory
Carrol Nelson
James Salter, Jr
James Taylor
Robert Goforth
Virgil Putnam
Miss South
L. Guy Young
Harlan Pete
Herbert Owens
Otto Welch
Thos
L. Kuhn
Ladies Aid Meeting Moves Up One Week
Mrs E C Dowlin hosts the Ladies Aid society at the First Baptist church home on Tuesday afternoon December 10. The change shifts the meeting date one week earlier with Mrs John G Thomason as chairman and a list of aides including Mrs Paul Simpson Mrs An Butts and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Dowlin
Ladies Aid Society
First Baptist Church
John G. Thomason
Paul Simpson
An Butts
Kathryn Henshaw
J. Rober Steel
BE. Moody
J. W. Walker
Hate Hell
Dependable Auxiliary Hosts Honor at First Methodist
Mrs. Neith Rogers will host the Dependable Auxiliary of the First Methodist Episcopal church Friday afternoon December 13 at her home. Assisting hostesses will be Mrs. Clyde Perkins and Mrs. J. H. Chilcote. A Christmas grab bag with gifts not exceeding ten cents will be featured. The Auxiliary backs a church bazaar with the Ladies Aid on December 11, with a dinner served that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neith Rogers
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Clyde Perkins
J. H. Chilcote
Ladies Aid Society
Chilcotts Hold Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Mr and Mrs J H Chilcote hosted a family Thanksgiving dinner at their home on Sunday with guests including Merrill Chilcote Carol Gary Kenneth Chilcote Allen Dick all from St Joseph with J W Thompson of Conway Thorne Grafton and Camille of Shenandoah Mrs Arthur West of Holden Mo and Maurice Chilcote of Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Chilcote
Merrill Chilcote
Carol
Gary
Kenneth Chilcote
Allen and Dick
St. Joseph
J. W. Thompson
Conway
Thorne Grafton
Camille
Shenandoah
Arthur West
Holden, Mo
Chilcote
Maurice
Bedford
Missionary Society Meeting at Nevius Home
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet Tuesday afternoon December 10 at the home of Mrs. John S Nevius. Mrs. Fred Payton will lead worship and Mrs. Delbert Jared will conduct the lesson titled Home Missions Take Stock of the Present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
John S. Nevius
Fred Payton
Delbert Jared
Woman’s Missionary Society of the
First Presbyterian Church
Persia-Mesopotamia-Syria
C. S. Orth
Henry Barr
Rebekah Lodge Guests Invited for Bedford Meeting
Clarinda Rebekah lodge members are invited to a Bedford Rebekahs called meeting at the I O F Hall on Monday evening December 9. The local degree staff will confer the Rebekah degree on a group of candidates, followed by a social hour after the ritual work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarinda Rebekah Lodge
Bedford Rebekahs
Wild Rose club hosts luncheon with gift exchange
Mrs R E Bradley assists Mrs George S Putnam and Mrs M A Webster to entertain the Wild Rose club at one o'clock on Friday afternoon December 6. Honor guests are the year's serving hostesses. A gift exchange is the special feature of the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Bradley
George S. Putnam
M. A. Webster
Wild Rose Club
Relief Corps Ladies To Have Gift Exchange
The Woman's Relief Corps regular meeting will be held at the G A R hall Thursday afternoon December 12. After ritualistic work the W R C Circle will conduct its business and social meeting. A Christmas gift exchange will be a feature of the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Corps
Woman's Relief Corps
G. A. R. Hall
W. R. C. Circle
Mr and Mrs Jared Host Thanksgiving Dinner
Mr and Mrs Bruce Jared entertained relatives including Mr and Mrs Ted Hartman Dori s and Barbara Mr and Mrs John Jared Eleanor and Mary Lou Mr and Mrs Will Robinson Mr and Mrs Floyd Robinson and Billy Floyd for Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. and
Mrs
Bruce Jared
Ted Hartman
Doris
Barbara
John Jared
Eleanor
Mary Lou
Will Robinson
Floyd Robinson
Billy Floyd
Banner Goodwill Club Meeting at Mrs J N Hensley Home
Mrs J N Hensley hosts Banner Goodwill Club at her south Bedford home on Wednesday afternoon. The annual officers election will take place and during social hour a Christmas gift exchange will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner Goodwill Club
J. N. Hensley
Bedford
Calendar of social clubs and meetings listed by hostess
The calendar lists Friday December events for Wild Rose Loyal Woman's Class West Clayton Community club Pinochle club O C C Semper Fidelis Rebekahs and Federation Board. Tuesday December 16 OES Chapter at Masonic Temple Kensington Presbyterian Missionary society Baptist Ladies Aid Loyal Standby class A E W HM S. Wednesday December 11 Bible Study Book Review Bridge club Thursday December 12 PTA W RC Circle Woman's Relief Corps West Gay Forest Grove Azpah D O C Evening Star club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wild Rose Club
R. E. Bradley
Loyal Woman's
Cora Kemper
West Clayton Community Club
Magion Mohler
Pinochle Club
Jas. H. Cummings
Jas. H. Daugherty
Semper Fidelis Club
Jay S. Terrill
Rebekahs
Clarinda Rebekahs
Federation Board
Ralph W. Thompson
Masonic Temple
Co. ES
Kensington
Ray Kennedy
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Church
Baptist Ladies Aid
E. C. Devlin
L. E. Beard
John S. Nevins
Howard Ackerman
Banner Goodwill Club
J. N. Hensler
Presbyterian Church
J. H. Baker
W. RC
G. A. R Hall
Woman's Relief Corps
West Gay Club
Henry Besco
Forest Grove Club
G. A. Poole
Afizpah
Clyde Russell
Evening Star Club
Orville Allen
Former Co. Resident Weds in Oklahoma
Mrs Lenna Butler of Kansas City Missouri and Charles Hatfield of Hydro Oklahoma were married recently. The bride formerly lived in New Market as Miss Lenna Hiatt and is sister to Mrs Retta Herren of New Market. The groom, a former Bedford area resident, is now postmaster at Hydro and they will reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenna Butler
Kansas City
Charles Hatfield
Hydro
Okla
New Market
Lenna Hiatt
Retta Herren
Bedford
Rebekahs Elect Officers for First Half of Year
The Rebekahs met at the IOF hall Tuesday evening and elected officers for the first six months of the new year. Noble Grand is Miss Ruth McMaster, Vice Grand Mrs Blanche Keith, Recording Secretary Mrs Clyde Smith, Financial Secretary Mrs A I Weingarth, Treasurer Mrs John G Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
I.O. F. Hall
Noble Grand
Ruth McMaster
Blanche Keith
Clyde Smith
A. I. Weingarth
John G. Thompson
Mrs Meikle Honors Grandson at Dinner in town
Mrs Ella Meikle entertained relatives at dinner Saturday to honor her grandson Robert Goodspeed of Chicago visiting here. Attending were Mr and Mrs Roy Meikle Mr and Mrs William T Meikle and children John Meikle and Elaine Meikle and Mrs C O Dresher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Meikle
Robert Goodspeed
Chicago
Roy Meikle
William T. Meikle
John Meikle
Elaine Meikle
C. O. Dresher
Has Family Party The Banner Goodwill Club's annual gathering
The Banner Goodwill Club held its annual family party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred McCormick on Friday evening November 29. The event also served as a farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Howard Payton and their family who are moving from the community. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner Goodwill Club
Fred McCormick
Howard Payton
Titus Community Organizes Club After Thanksgiving Program
Titus school students presented a Thanksgiving program under Miss Ethel Hunter. A business meeting followed and a community club was formed with President Miss Jean Longfellow, Vice President Fay Hunter, and Secretary Mrs. William T. Meikle. Next meeting set for Dec 20 at the school house. Committees led by Mrs. Walter Thompson, Mrs. Albert Campbell, and Miss Hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titus School
Bedford
Ethel Hunter
Jean Longfellow
Fay Hunter
William T. Meikle
Walter Thompson
Albert Campbell
Cal Lee
Glen Ernest
Frank Bordner
Dinner Guests Include Noted Oklahoma City and Kansas City Residents
Mrs. Joe Johnson entertained at dinner Friday with a group of relatives. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Elzie Wysong and their daughter and husband from Oklahoma City Oklahoma, Mrs. Rosa Winters of Kansas City, Mrs. Nancy Neal of Pickering, Mrs. Lloyd N. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Singleton, and C. B. Wysong of Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Johnson
Elzie Wysong
Fred Mack
Oklahoma City
Oxta
Rosa Winters
Kansas City
Nancy Neal J
Pickering
Lloyd N. Lewis
C. C Singleston
C. B. Wysong
Bedford
Lees Community Club Holds Regular Meeting and Christmas Program
The Lees Community club district No 7 met at the schoolhouse Friday night with songs readings and dialogues. A Christmas program is planned for December 20 by the school pupils and pie coffee and cocoa were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lees
Lees Community Club of ‘District No. 7
W. C. T. U. Meeting With Miss Roxie Ried
Miss Roxie Ried will host the W. C. T. U. Friday afternoon, November 13. Mrs. J. A. Wyant will lead the lesson and Mrs. Ella T. Meikle will conduct the devotional period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxie Ried
J. A. Wyant
Ella T. Meikle
B H M Club Hosts Oyster Supper at Gunsons
The B. H. M. club and their families were guests at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gunson Friday evening for an oyster supper. Thirty members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. M. Club
Frank Gunson
Willmans Host Dinner Guests
Mrs. Fannie Double and her son Clint Emmitt were dinner guests Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Willman.
Be Kensington Hostess Named for O E S Meeting
Mrs Ray Kennedy to host the Kensington O E S at the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening December 10 after the chapter meeting. She will be assisted by several members and the annual officer election will be held with a social hour to follow. The Loyal Standby class of the Church of Christ will meet with Mrs L E Beard and Mrs Charles Worley Tuesday afternoon December 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Kennedy
O. E. S. Kensington
Masonic Temple
Kennedy
Frank Wisdom
Mary Jean Salter
Cecile F. Long
Ethel Chambers
DeEtta Chambers
Roy Melvin
Claude Clark
Betty Brice
Myron Reynolds
O. E. S Chapter
Beard
L. E. Beard
Charles Worley
Church of Christ
Hall Family Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner Guests
Mr and Mrs H K Hall entertained relatives Mrs C O Dresher Mr and Mrs Allen and son Grant of Belton Mont Mr and Mrs John Ait an of Belton Mont during Thanksgiving Day dinner in a social note from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Hall
C. O. Dresher
Ones .Allen
Son Grant
Told
John Aitan
Belton, Mont
Thanksgiving Dinner Guests At Bedford
Mrs Grace Hatfield entertained on Thanksgiving Day with Mrs Zelda Heaton and daughters Garland Martha and Zetta Mae of Bedford at a gathering featuring family and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hatfield
Zelda Heaton
Garland, Martha
Zetta Mae
Bedford
Gravity Attend Reunion
A Moneyhan family reunion was held Thursday at Mrs. Sarah West's home in Corning. About fifteen family members attended, with several from the local area. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ackley and their young daughter of near Des Moines visited over Thanksgiving with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Ackley. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Mills also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moneyhan
Sarah West
Corning
Russell Ackley
Des Moines
James Ackley
C. C. Mills
Thanksgiving visits and moves spanning Iowa and beyond
Lenox resident Lenox and A C Davis of Gravity visited Kansas for Thanksgiving with Mabel Mills. Mrs Frank Peterson of Omaha left for Waco Texas. Dorie Davis to accompany her home. Several locals visited kin, pursued study in Des Moines and IndIanola, or returned to Texas for winter. Families from Sharpsburg, Red Oak, Lincoln, Maryville and Creston noted with illness and job changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Waver Madden
Leslie Preston
Lincoln
Thos. Preston
Artie Barkley
Bennie
Ben Resh
Red Oak
Ed Lock
Lenox
Wek
Kenneth
Jake Moore
Detroit
Mich
Mamie Overleese
Iowa City Hospital
Green Moore
Carol Brown
Simpson College
Indianola
Elmer Brown
Clark Howard
Tabor College
T. Jow
C. M. Damewood
Blythe
G. L. Brookman
Rush Stowell
Marilyn
Redford Visits Sister and Local Families During Weekend
Redford spent the weekend at his sister Mrs Dan Ryan's home. The Ai Stowell family planned to move to Arkansas from Monday. John Lawson of Clarinda and Frank Fleming with C M Damewood family gathered at Damewood home. Dr L T Reed and Laura L Kent attended Reed reunion in Indianola on Thanksgiving Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Mary Lowe
Ina Richmond
Churches J Stanley Decker Minister Sermon Session Time
The church school session will be held at 9 45 Sunday morning as usual. The note praises continued interest and attendance at services each Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Stanley Decker
Universal Bible Day Observance At Local Church
Sunday marks Universal Bible Day with a church service featuring a sermon by the pastor on What the Bible Can Do for us Today. An exhibit of old Bible editions will accompany the service and parishioners are urged to bring curious volumes. Epworth League devotions at 6 30 p m.. Creston District Young Peoples Convention at Corning on Saturday December 7. Upper Room service each Wednesday at 7 30 p m.. Ladies Aid Bazaar and dinner next Wednesday welcomed by the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bible. Society
Epworth League
Creston District
Young Peoples
Corning
Ladies Aid Society
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bradleys
Miss Kiopp
Baptist
Keith Rogers
Chilcotts
Clarinda Sisters
Oklahoma
Grandson
Titus Community
Henry Pollock
A. E. Parsons
C. C. Singleton
Presbyterian Society
Mrs. Shaw
J. B. Shaw
Las Animas
Colo
A. A. Taylor
C. H. Powell
M. A. Sawyer
Bud Chamberlin
R. A.taylor, Jr
W. C. T. U. Will Meat
Miss Roxie Reld
Willmans
O. E. S. Chapter
Mrs. Hall
Are
Thompson Mercantile Co
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