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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1935
Page
3
The article, from the State Conservation Commission, reflects on early settlers and the natural world. It contrasts indigenous respect for nature with settler deforestation, noting how forests and wildlife shaped sustenance and culture.
The piece describes how forests supported humans and animals, the damage from logging and farming, and how nature adapts. It warns that clearing forests disrupted habitats, caused pests, erosion, and loss of shade plants, while outlining how allowed land can recover through weed cover, seed dispersal, and eventual return of trees and animals.
Local families in Siam shared Thanksgiving visits with relatives in Bedford Clarinda Pacific Junction and Mounta in Grove Missouri. Highlights include Floyd Millers birthday celebration four tables of pinochle, church services at Church of Christ and M E, and an upcoming Siam community hall country school supper with orchestra and Ladies Aid.
Bedford Iowa board of supervisors met in adjourned session to approve and list claims for provisions supplies coal rent and services with numerous items including Farmers Store Provisions 26.00 New Market Coal Co Coal 272 Pote Drug Co supplies 2.26 and Hovis Herriott automobile Co Eng 400.00 Budget actions note bids for county coal contract postponed to December 2 1935 meeting and adjournment to December 2 1935. The Tubercle bacillus message at end notes impartial toll on all classes in society with holiday appeal and Christmas seal promotion.
Mrs. Jonathan Van Skyock celebrated her birthday with a Sunday dinner on Nov 24. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Elliott, the Ralph Elliott family, Ada Thompson and family, Earl Thompson, the Thompson cuyd family of Clarinda, M. M. Hennegan and Henry Hennegan of Conway, Cecil Hale and family, Luella Dowell and Helen Dowell, Veaton J. John and John Waidsiak of Bedford, J. Griffith and son John Arthur of Redding, Zelda Sharp of Blockton, and Leslie Weslie Edna Van Skyock and Audrey Schneider, among others.
Multiple marriages unfold across Bedford and surrounding towns including Lodesca Dougherty and Cornelius Wertz on Thanksgiving at the bride’s home. Nov 29 ceremonies for Miss Carrie Williams and Frank Mobler, Miss Larilda Farrell and Ora Gartside, and many more. Bedford claims Southwestern Town and Northwest Missouri football title as Lenox gears up for December corn and stock show with $125 in premiums.
Miss Buna Turnbull and William Johnston of Blockton were highlighted in a 20 years ago this week item, noting their local activity and recognition within the community.
A daughter named Elizabeth May was born to Mr and Mrs Roy Webster of Creston on December 2. Mrs Webster was formerly Miss Irene Simpson of Bedford. The Redwood Cafe in Bedford, long a valued property for the real estate man due to frequent ownership changes, was sold last week to Dick Fuller owner of the Court Street Cafe. Fuller will move the fixtures to the Court Street Cafe. A son named Donald Richard was born to Mr and Mrs Jakie Green of Gravity on December 4.
Valley residents share visits and gatherings across Siam and surrounding towns. Families including Orme Melvin Proctor Mendenhall and Ball host and attend church services, school events, and Thanksgiving dinners with relatives from Hopkins Afton Lincoln Omana and Hopkins. The Merry Mixers performed well at the schoolhouse with 111 in attendance. 16 shopping days until Xmas.
A reflective column fragment weaving home scenes with a furnace running, family routines, and local humor. It recalls Agricultural Adjustment Act items, trivia quizzes, and a tale crediting Saint Nicholas origins through a chimney purse drop. Readers respond with light commentary on California sunshine and earthquakes.
Prairie Gem reports a string of Sunday visits across Creston and Bedford as families including Mr and Mrs Pete Stoner and Willis, the Reed family, the Wilson family, and the Harvey family were seen with relatives and friends. Mildred Wilson and Mable Ferguson featured among club guests and Bedford visitors.
No. 30 passenger, No. 31 passenger and No. 84, No. 85 freight lines described. Mixed train handles passengers baggage and express, but does not handle U S Mail. Freights run daily except Sunday with occasional variations implied.
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