Taylor county corn loan board adopts 1934 sealing charges
Regulations for corn loan sealing set hourly sealers rate at 50 cents with five cents per mile plus $1.50 per seal and $1 per additional seal. Charges apply even if no seal is posted, and cover all inspections. Sealing begins December 14, with pre-notification encouraged to save costs. Cribs moisture handling uses 2 ½ cubic feet per bushel and 10 percent overall deduction. strict rules apply to cribs outdoors and in buildings.
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Taylor County Corn Loan Board
Public Invited To Hear Book Review At Church
Mrs Ralph W Thompson will present a review of Life With Father by Clarence Day at the Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon December 1. The event is part of a series sponsored by the Woman's Missionary Society and the public is invited to attend.
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Father
Clarence Day
Mrrs
Ralph W. Thompson
Presbyterian Church
Woman's Missionary Society
Surprise neighbors honor Thompson family before Texas move
A group of neighbors held a Monday evening surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Thompson and family before their planned move to Texas. Attendees included Paul Thompson, Donald Paul, Beverly, Jim George, Milo Alison, Glenn Butts, and many others from Hopkins and surrounding areas.
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Times
Kesa Bagh
Grove
Elmer Thompson
Texas
Paul Thompson
Donald Paul
Beverly
Jim George
Hopkins
Milo Alison
Glenn Butts
Ober Cox
Leland Jones
Pauline Allen
J. C. Jefferies
Roy Bower
Ermadgan
Phyllis Salter
Will Blake
Alva Straight
Frank Thumimel
Glenn
Olin
Duane
George McMaster
George Howard
John O'Dougherty
Herschel
Hubert
Claude Thompson
Richard
Robert
Bush family to move to Gravity as oil station manager
Floyd Bush and his family move from Corning this week to Gravity where Mr Bush will assume management of the White Rose oil station. They will live at the F M Bombs residence near the station, now vacated by the Leon Ledgerwood family who relocate to the King residence in north Gravity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timoa-Prom
Floyd Bush
Corning
Mr. Bush
White, Rose
F. M. Bombs
Leon Ledgerwood
Ledgerwood
Neighbors Husk Corn at Geo Goudie Farm
Neighbors of George Goudie who live south of Bedford spent a day at the farm assisting in husking corn hauling fodder and wood and butchering. Mr Goudie is recovering from an appendectomy and many local residents helped with the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Goudie Farm
George Goudie
Bedford
Goudie
Don Jones
F. Jones
Oren Helm
Wayne Hamblin
QO. D. Laird
Clarence Jones
Glade Keith
J. C. Tranbarger
James Fabricious
Theron Keith
Elven Pierce
Albert Turner
Clark Spencer
Clifford Templeton
Charley Thompson
Geo. Dirst
James Kieth
Clark Tranbarger
Clark Robey
J. N. Hensley
Fred Goudie
Paul Goudie
Gravity
Directors Banquet Hosted by Taylor County Farm Bureau
Directors and workers of the Taylor county farm bureau hosted a noon banquet at Hotel Garland drawing seventy five guests. Attendees included county supervisors corn-hog committee members Bedford officials school faculty and media representatives. After dinner James Salter introduced speakers and the program featured music readings and talks. Plans were outlined for the annual meeting on December 15 with reports and officer elections.
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Taylor County Farm Bureau
Garland
County Board of Supervisors
Corn Loan Board
Bedford Newspapere
Bedford School
Bureau
Arthur Bishop
James Salter
Paul Hertz
Ruth Price
Kenneth Werth
J. S. Nevins
A. A. Taylor
Burton
New Market
E. A. Jefferies
L. L. Moore
A. W. Hamblin
The
Times-Press
L. M. Shaw
the Herald
William T. Meikle
Ed Gaines
Davie
F. L. Cundy
County Corn Sealing Board
Harold Teachout
Farragut
Tom Isaac
Bedford schools to close for Christmas vacation
The Bedford school board announces a week long Christmas break for students and faculty. The mid year vacation begins after Friday classes end December 20 and classes resume Monday morning December 30.
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Aweek
Bedford Schools
Joint Meeting of Three Clubs in Clearfield
A union meeting of the Fortnightly Modern Literary and Kensington Circle clubs convened Tuesday afternoon November 26 at the Methodist Church in Clearfield. Mrs J R Locke of Bedford delivered the keynote speech. Miss Janita Nix gave a violin solo and Mrs L Le Church sang two numbers. Guests included Mrs J E Henderson and Mrs C Carlton of Bedington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Literary
Kensington Circle
Methodfist
Clearfield
J. .R. Locke
Bedford
Jaanita Nix Ab
L. le. Church
J. E.henderson
C. & Carlton
Bediigh
Bedford students need winter clothing donations
The Bedford community led by the Parent-Teacher Association appeals for winter wear for needy schoolchildren. An incomplete list shows items by grade such as overshoes coats gloves mittens stockings shoes caps and coats for boys and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Bedford
Christmas Market Last of Year Says Poultry Expert
Dear readers, the Christmas market is the final good market of the year and birds sold this week reach eastern shops in time for the holidays. Spring chickens fetch higher prices, with hens kept for eggs, while the expert urges selling springs now to avoid staggy birds and capitalize on holiday demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Priebe
Legionnaires Hold County Meet In Bedford Banquet
Seventy or more men from Legion posts across the county and nearby areas gathered at the Bedford Legion hall for a postum and cookoon banquet hosted by Dr. L. T. Reed of Gravity, the county commander. District Commander Bill Dey Ermand of Lenox attended as an honored guest.
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Legion
Legion Hall
Bedford
L. T. Reed
Gravity
Bill Dey ‘Ermand
Lenox
Jefferies Household Hosts Dinner Guests
Mrs. Guy Hicks and Mrs. Clara Larison were dinner guests Sunday at the home of Mir and Jim Jefferies. Mrs. Larison stayed for a longer visit in the household.
Taylor County Boys Enroll in Beef Club
Taylor County boys join the baby beef club with several securing calves. Enrollees include Arthur L. Bishop Jr Dwight Levitt Dean Levitt Harlan Hopple Melvin Nelson Adrian Andrew Gene Hamilton. Calves on feed for Dwight Dean Lovitt Adrian Andrew and Gene Hamilton. Entry closes December 31. county agent or boys club committee can assist. Iowa Beef Producers Association sent new bulletins Feeding and Care of Baby Beef and Pure Bred Heifer Club Calves for free.
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Taylor County Iarm
Baby Beef Club
Arthur L. Bishop
Dwight Levitt
Dean Levitt
Harlan Hopple
Bedford
Melvin Nelson
Gravity
Adrian Andrew
New Market
Gene Hamilton
Blockton
Dwight
Dean Lovitt
Calvda
Ithe County
Tthe
Boys’ Club
Iowa Beef Producers’ Association
Ladies Club Official Hurt in Auto Wreck
Mrs. H. C. Houghton Jr of Read Oak president of the Iowa Federation of Women's clubs suffered a nervous shock and torn ligaments in her side in an auto mobile accident near Sioux City on Saturday evening November 24. Mrs. Henry Taylor of Bloomfield housing administrator field representative suffered a fractured collar bone and other injuries. The driver also received cuts and bruises. The two ladies had been visiting clubs in Iowa and making addresses. Both are well known in Bedford club circles.
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H. C. Houghton, Jr
Read Oak
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
Sioux City
Henry €. Taylor
Bloomfield
Federal Housing Administration
Iowa
Bedford
Locals Beat Capital City in Des Moines Tennis Clash
Bedford edged Des Moines printers 14 4 in a regional contest with singles and doubles wins. The match featured players from Keokuk County News, Sigourney and Bedford teams, with planning under way for a return match and a doubles ladder to rate local squads.
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George N. Hadley
Taylor County Herald
Leslie M.shaw
Mrs. Shaw
Bedford
Bloomington
Indiana
Shaw
Feltus Printing Company
Sigourney
Iowa
Univeriity of
Dreger
Walz
Gi Miller
Overstubbell
C. Thompson
Jolley
Putnam
Green
Gillies
Hitsman
A. Thompson
Stouffer
Coy
Mugge
Alton
McGrew
Trumbo
Bennett
Wisdom
Bath
Carlton
Bradley
R. Thompson
Fred Tickson
Creger
Hubbell
Fredrickson
Des Moines
Boone
Improvements at Rialto Theatre Progress
Hahn owner operator of the Rialto theatre reports ongoing renovations at the local show house. Upgrades include heating, sound system, screen, carpets, and rugs to provide better entertainment and an evenly maintained temperature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hahn
Rialto Theatre
Honor Guests At Dinner In Honor Of Guilford McKee
Ira McKee and sister Miss Bessie McKee hosted a turkey dinner at their home Tuesday to honor their brother Guilford McKee and family including Gerald Merle Wayne Opal and Leta Marie of Vancouver Washington. Mr McKee works on the National dam on the Columbia River. Guests included Mr and Mrs Robert McKee Harmony Mr and Mrs Richard Heflin of Pickering Mr and Mrs Forest Burch and Verlee of Maryville and Mr and Mrs Royal Parent of Conception.
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Ira McKee
Bessie McKee
Guilford McKee
Gerald
Merle
Wayne
Opal
Leta Marie
Vancouver
Wash
McKee
National Dam
Columbia River
Robert McKee
Harmony
Richard Heflin
Pickering
Forest Burch and Verlee
Maryville
Royal Parent
Taylor County Farms Form Boys 4-H Committee
The farm bureau board names a boys 4-H club committee for Taylor County to guide rural youth work. Members Guriton, Bishop, Andrews, Wurster, Shields, Hicks, and Aipitayste will help local leaders plan programs, set rules, and support clubs through the year.
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Vutnam
Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Taylor County
Warin
A. Allon
Guriton
Arthur Bishop
Bedford
I Gapman
R. P. Andrews
New Mar
New Mar —Ket
Herman A. Wurster
Fiell
Frank Shields
Williom Alva Hicks
Gravity
Claude Fem Aipitayste
Hamilton
Ers Huy
Trumbo
Cetamitte Peat
Wrandy Os Ie
Itim Welfare
S. Bec
Ei Impaon
Mediey
Marler
Bedford schools crack down on student smoking
Supt Stephen La Mar announced at an assembly that Bedford schools will enforce state law prohibiting cigarette use and sales to minors. Expulsion and prosecution will be pursued if violations occur, with community cooperation urged to protect youths.
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Bedford Schools
Stephen LaMar
Supt
LaMar
Christmas Seal Sale Hopes to Shatter Past Records
Bedford residents receive thousands of Christmas Seals as the 1935 drive, chaired by Mrs. Paul Morris, aims to boost funds for tuberculosis fight. The seal features a colonial girl and emphasizes postal system role in holiday greetings. part of proceeds stay local.
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Paul Morris
Bedford
Bilire
Eplacity
United Campaign
Alice Hale
John Dinges
T. E. Anderson
Vera Johnson
Vera Rhodes
Carrol Nelson
Luther Taylor
Ben Fuller
JC. W. Steward
J. S. Terrill
A. J. Bridges
Thomas Isaac
George Cobb
William T. Meikle
Robert Bosher
J. W. Bristow
Paul Mervillen Patton
Allen W. Jamblin
L. E
Observation of Twenty-Fifth Anniversary at Methodist Church
Morning service marked the twenty-fifth anniversary of the church dedication. Special music filled the service. A letter from Rev. E. Menocher was read and talks were given by R. E. Busby L. H. Andrews Miss Inez DeBord and F. J. Anderson.
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Methodist Church
E. &. Menocher
R. E. Busby
L. H. Andrews
Inez ,DeBord
F. J. Anderson
Salter Attends Fair Managers Meet as Delegate
James Salter secretary of the Taylor county fair will attend the Des Moines fair managers meeting December 9 10 and 11 as a delegate with expenses paid. Sessions will be held at the Hippodrome.
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James Salter
Taylor County
Haran
Féc
P T A Health Meeting Set At High School
The annual PT A health meeting will be in the high school auditorium Thursday evening December 12 at 7 30. Miss Helmstron from the dental department at the State University of Iowa City will present an illustrated talk on The Care of the Teeth. Music by students under Kenneth Wertz. The association sponsors home room meetings in all grades this year.
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Parent- Teacher Association
Mail Early Says Bedford Postmaster Urges Early Mailing
Postmaster Eunice Hamilton urges Bedford patrons to mail Christmas packages early for better service and timely delivery. She advises mailing as early as possible each day to avoid last minute rush and to improve service from local postal workers.
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Eunice Hamilton
Bedford
Library displays and reports highlight town reading activity
Visitors praised a Carnegie portrait at the Bedford library and a busy week of circulation reaching 484 volumes. Thanksgiving closures and a surge in reference work accompanied new Iowa planning board materials from the National Resources Board, stressing land use and employment strategies.
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Andrew Carnegie
Bedford
Iowa State Planning Board
National Resources Board
Harold L. Ickes
Iowa
United States
Schedule Adjustments Appeared In Basketball Lineup
The basketball schedule was altered with changes including Dec 12 at Corning and Jan 13 and Jan 31 at Corning. Also listed Jan 10 as open and a typo Kyo Hle Miltisen here for an undated game.
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Corning
Qpen
Kyo
Hle Miltisen
Posten Engagement to Be Celebrated with Christmas Wedding
Miss Posten, a Drake University student, will wed Christmas day. Friday afternoon a pre nuptial gathering at the Posten home hosted about thirty guests with refreshments.
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Posten
C. Posten
Philpott Case In 4th Day At Taylor County Court
On the fourth day of the Ed Philpott trial in Taylor County district court, jurors hear testimony as crowds fill sessions. Philpott, township school president, faces indictments for larceny of seven tons of coal and theft of school district paint. Abel Decker is charged with perjury.
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Ed Philpott
Taylor County
Sharpsburg
Rainbow Hotel
Philpott
Abel Decker
Slaymaker
Qsceeta
Atty
Roger Warin
Emmit Warin
Wisdom & Kirketey
Flick & Lucas
Wesley Glassgow
Claude Reynolds
Ben Scane
Myron P. King
Paul Golding
George Barrans
Maude Posten
Arthur Huer
DeEtta Chambers
A. J. Gray
A. R. Hu
Frank Maharry
George Beach
Ray Hayes
Joe Miller
J. F. Sturms
W. H. Edwards
Philpot
Townsend Club Fetes Speaker At Court House Meeting
Des Moines figure W. M. Baldwin will be guest speaker at the Townsend Club gathering at the courthouse Friday evening December 6. The public is urged to attend as the club works to recruit two new members and strengthen the organization amid supporters of the racket.
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W. M. Baldwin
Des Moines
Townsend Club
Court House
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Thompson
Garland Hotel
J. R. Locke
Legionaires
Taylor County Boys
I Ladies Club
Hadley
Capital City
P.T. A
Enda Ts
Miss Posten
Miss Heaton
Garland Heaton
Cook Commercial College
Woodstock Typewriter Company
Zelda Heaton
Bedford High School
Rhantine
Boids
Alice
Clarinda
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