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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1963
Page
10
The Bulldog Monitor from Bedford Community School summarizes student reporting with names of editors photographers and staff. Highlights include classroom updates and campus activities from BCHS journalism members and instructors.
Elbert Daniel, BCHS vocal music instructor, announced two boys quartets on November 26. The first quartet includes Jim Salen, Bob Dalton, Dick Janson, and Allen Miller. The sophomore quartet includes Chris Beemer, Jim Nicks, Phillip Wainwright, and Dennis Shepherd. Another quartet may be chosen later.
The Bullettes have added purple knee socks to their newly purchased basketball uniforms. Purple socks will be worn at home and the white knee coverings will be used for the road tilts.
The BCHS lunch plan lists daily offerings for the week starting December 9. Monday features wieners on buttered buns with corn and pears. Tuesday barbecued beef sandwiches with green beans and rice pudding. Wednesday meat loaf with creamed potatoes and peaches. Thursday chicken pie with salad and bread. Friday macaroni and cheese with creamed peas and cookies.
Mrs. Elsie Dougan county welfare agent spoke on the Kerr-Mills bill in the American problems class on Nov. 15. She explained how the medical care bill operates in Iowa and detailed welfare distribution and use in Taylor county.
On November 21, Mr. Bill Armstrong announces two pep bands named X and O. Each band consists of half the band members and will alternate performances weekly for winter basketball games.
ACOUSTICON offers an in ear mold built hearing aid fitting for loss with impressions taken at Skylark Motel on Tuesday December 10 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Mr David Pfaff to assist. trial available by special home appointment. weighs 1/5 ounce behind the ear option also offered. since 1902.
The Gravity PTO meeting on November 26 featured a tribute to Presidents Kennedy and Johnson with flag salutes and a pledge. The program included a play on the pilgrims and Thanksgiving, musical solos, and a Shaft Plan presentation urging Dec 3 voting. A consultant from Cedar Falls will assist teachers and dues were requested from members.
Bedford's Bullettes beat New Market Minerettes 69 to 40 as Connie Shafar nets 41 points and Jackie Schoenmann adds 18. Bush, McMillin and Norris star in the first quarter rally while McMillin fouls out. B-team opens with 27 in 50 32 win led by Nancy Bush.
East Union defeated Vil lisca 57-40 on Nov. 26 in Aston, matching the Bullettes 1-1 in conference play. Maryretta Bradley led East Union with 33 points, while Connie Shafar scored 25 and Linda McMillin grabbed 11 boards. Vil lisca’s Martha Bryson had 24 points and Sha far topped Villisca with 37. Nancy Bush led B-team scoring in two local wins.
ECHS cheerleaders and sponsor Mrs Kay Lucas approved strict new rules at a Nov 19 meeting. The plan stems from combined ideas from Maryville Willisen Clarinda and Lewis Central to create a Bulldog chant and a hello cheer for Bedford pepsters. Rules include dismissal after more than one basketball absence, mising practice leads to spectating at next A team game, and 10 cents per minute late for tardiness.
Bedford High students celebrate dress-up days marking holidays with November 27 as the fall’s first. Principal James Huelskamp notes student interest in variety while teachers and students offer differing views on impact, with some praising improved conduct and maturity and others expressing concern over costs and overuse.
World Fellowship Month set the theme for the Y-Teen meeting on November 26. Members wore country costumes and spoke on customs from Germany Scotland Mexico and Japan. They planned penny fundraisers and candy sales with proceeds to the Mutual Service Program of the world YWCA.
Bedford Public Library receives 187 new children's volumes and 30 college prep titles in paperback form. Librarian Violet Haynie says the plastic covered, glued-spine books cost 2 dollars each, last for 50 circulations, and help expand the district collection. Storytelling events occur during Book Week with visits to Blockton Gravity and Bedford schools.
BCJHS offers a weekly lunch lineup for December 9 to 13 featuring daily main dishes and sides. Monday includes chili and crackers with peanut butter sandwiches and fruit. Tuesday serves sloppy Joes with hash browns and green beans. Wednesday offers beans with wieners, cauliflower cheese, and peaches. Thursday has chicken and noodles with mashed potatoes and baked apples. Friday presents buttered corn lettuce salad cottage cheese tuna salad and donuts.
Ad salesmen and their districts to begin covering Dec 9 were announced by Barbara Brummett business manager Conway Gravity each have one salesman with Blockton two Bedford divided alphabetically into five sections with a salesman for each Torch staff members selling ads are Bedford JoEllyn Beemer Phil Wise Mary Straight and Barbara Brummett Blockton Sharon Groff and Roberta Cobb Gravity Connie Shafar and Conway Sharon Ma oellen berndt
Band Wagon an operetta by BCJHS has its cast released led by Ona Chaney music instructor. Cast includes Kevin Mellett Cliff Valentine Kermit Posten Boyd Young Steve DeMott Wayne Coffman Bill Purcell Donald Jackson Charles Thompson Mark Millikan Vicki Spencer Cathy Caughey Lorraine Lawrence Donna Ettleman Barbara Tribollet date pending.
Bedford High seniors may apply for about 400 GM four year scholarships at over 200 colleges. Awards range from 200 to 2000 dollars annually based on need. Colleges decide award distribution. Citizens of the United States may be considered. Initial awards go to entering freshmen and may renew for four undergraduate years if records are satisfactory.
Frances Carlson reports on a BCEA meeting where Don Delzell guidance counselor discussed the question What Can Teachers Do For Students? The gathering included Blockton Conway and Gravity instructors joining BCEA and eligibility to attend. Local and visiting families share Thanksgiving visits and weekend gatherings across Clarinda Bedford Davenport and Omaha.
Miss Margaret Sjolander head of the home economics department at State College of Town visited BCHS homemaking classes in November. She evaluated teaching methods equipment and books, discussed programs with Mrs Kay Lucas and answered student questions about the college. She also spoke with Mr. Gerald C. Bryan and Mr. James Huelskamp about the homemaking department.
Bedford wins opening 63 64 basketball game 82 53 over Greenfield on Nov 22 in the local gym. Don Jensen leads scoring for Bedford with 16 as Harold Sorensen and Dick Jansen add 13 and 12 respectively. Neil 12 rebounds. Greenfield players foul out three each. Shupe hits long shot before half. Gary McKim leads B team with 15 in 48 25 win.
A two week subscription drive for the 1964 Torch begins December 3 with homerooms aiming for 100 percent turnover to earn a picture in the book. The annual gains a full page color photo, original cover, and a larger special section, priced at 3.50 with activity ticket, 4 without, with early fall delivery planned to include end of year activities.
Eight BCHS students will attend the Little All State Band Festival in Creston May 5 to 6. They were chosen for band attitude and leadership by Bill Armstrong the director. Delegates include Ken Millikan Elena Kinney Arcene Rowe Sandy Cornell Linda Sickels Barbara Waugh Jim Turner and Catherine Mellett. The selection was approved by Leo Foley Creston high band director.
The article lists numerous families hosting dinners and weekend visits across several towns. Guests include Mrs. Paul Smith of Keytesville Missouri and Forsyths. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grosfield of Willlis Kansas. Dr. and Mrs. Mula Brooks of Los Angeles California. Betty Price of Council Bluffs. Ralph Price and Dean Fieming families. Cleo Batten and Nettie Batten of New Market. Dr. Ray Hamblin from St. Joseph Missouri. Olive Nickell and Forrest Posten. Ed Lock and Hart Sturm with Kenneth Lock. Don Ridenour and LeRoy visiting Parnell Missouri. Russell Johnson and Omaha family. Darrell Thompson group including Glenn and Dwight Lovitt Patti David Charlie Thompson Tom Dougherty Larry Thompson. and more guests from Bedford and Maryville.
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