Winter Club Installs New Officers by Candle Light Ceremony
Our leader Veil Wright presided as Stephen Harris was named president with Gary Karg as vice president Max Johnson as secretary Bruce Pratt as treasurer and Terry Pratt as reporter A December pot-luck supper and grab bag were approved Refreshments were provided by Mrs Estel Combs and Mrs Keith Pratt Reporter Terry Pratt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Harris
Gary Karg
Max Johnson
Bruce Pratt
Terry Pratt
Estel Combs
Keith Pratt
Mason Meadowlarks Club Elects New Officers
The Mason Meadowlarks H club met at Karen Karg’s home in November. Dale Hanson was chosen as leader with Verl Wright as assistant. New officers include Karen Karg president Patty Combs vice president Susan Wright secretary treasurer Debbie Whipp reporter Shirley Combs historian. Next meeting at Susan Wright’s home December 16 at 7.00 p.m. to plan Christmas caroling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason MeAdowlarks +H
Karen Karg
Dale Hanson
Verl Wright
Ross King
Estel Combs
Patty Combs
Susan Wright
Debbie Whipp
Shirley Combs
Gay Maidens 4-H Club Elects Officers At November Meet
The Gay Maidens 4-H Club gathered at Cath erine Mellott’s home on November 1963. Six members answered Science Why. Maralene Larson installed officers: Nancy Sherman president Catherine Mellett vice president Jolene Kirby secretary Ann Murthy treasurer Kay Cox historian Nancy Thompson reporter Jane Brown recreation chair. Gifts priced 75 cents to 1 dollar. A cooking test was given by Mrs. Ernest. Jane Brown and Mrs. Kirby introduced a new food item. Refreshments served by Catherine and Mrs. Boyd Mellett. Next meeting at Nancy Sherman’s home. Reporter Nancy Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Mellott
Maralene Larson
Nancy Sherman
Catherine Mellett
Jolene Kirby
Ann Murthy
Kay Cox
Nancy Thompson
Jane Brown
Ernest
Bedford Christmas Spirit Lights Up Courthouse District
Jottings describe courthouse clock tower lights aluminum foil on street lamps and festive red and green trim in Bedford stores. Local figures share holiday fashion humor family visits and Thanksgiving gatherings across Bedford and nearby towns with numerous relatives named and described.
Sacred Heart Church and Jehovah’s Witnesses Schedule
Fei Nas 7 fh in Fei Nas 7 fh in pa Sacred Heart Church Rev Stephen Kane, Pastor 2nd and 4th Sundays at 8 a.m. 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays at 10 a.m. Jehovah’s Witnesses schedule not weekly Bible studies at Kingdom Hall 104 Jefferson St Tuesday 8 p.m. Bible Book Study in Bible Aid You May Survive Armageddon into God’s New World Friday 8 p.m. Ministry Development Class 9 p.m. Public Bible speaking class Sunday 2 p.m. Public Bible talk 3 15 p.m. Watch over Study
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Kane
Kingdom Hall
Jefferson St
Bible Aid
Berea Church of Christ Service Times
The Berea Church of Christ outlines Bible study at 10 a.m and preaching at 11 a.m on Sundays The Youth Fellowship meets at 7 00 p m on the 1st and 3rd Sundays each month The church is located 3 miles south of Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Bible Study
Baptist Church Service Schedule for December 8
Calvin Caughey leads Sunday with church school at 10:16 a.m. Worship at 11:00 followed by Sr. Hi YF at 6:30 and Evening service with fellowship at 7:30. Weekday events include Boy Scouts Monday at 7:00, Christian Education Board Tuesday at 7:30, Adult Instruction Wednesday 7:30, Jr. choir Thursday 7:00 and Adult choir 7:30 with Bible Study and Prayer at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Calvin Caughey
Board of Christian Education
Presbyterian Church Service and Activities Schedule
John D. Kerr minister conducts Sunday worship at 10:00 with church school at 11:00. The U P Y meets at the church at 11:30. Adult choir rehearsal Thursday at 7:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
John D. Kerr
U.P.Y
United Missionary Pastor Walter Ortmann Services Schedule
The United Missionary Church announces Pastor Walter Ortmann leading Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 10 45 a m evening service at 7 30 p m a teachers meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m and a Thursday prayer meeting plus a Sunday radio broadcast at 8 45 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Missionary
Walter Ortmann
Teachers Meeting
Wed
Christian Church Youths Invited to Christmas Programs
Ivo G Randels pastor announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 10 45 a m and a 5 30 p m youth meeting. Choir rehearsal Thursdays focuses on Christmas music. Zealous Workers meet with Mildred Spencer for annual Christmas party and gift exchange Thursday at 2 00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Ivo G. Randels
Nastor
Mildred Spencer
Methodist Church Service and Activities Schedule
J Milton Kinney Methodist Church lists a 9 30 a m church school with classes for all ages a 10 30 a m worship service welcoming all and a 6 p m Sr MYF followed by an 8 p m song and worship for the public The schedule notes a change to benefit the Sr MYF program Jr Choir Rehearsal Thursday 6 30 p m Sr choir 7 p m Jr MYF 7 p m Cub Scouts Monday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
J. Milton Kinney
Thanksgiving Weekend Travel and Visits Roundup
Local families from Maryville Hopkins Beloit and Omaha spent Thanksgiving weekend visiting relatives in Kansas City and nearby towns. Among those noted were Mr and Mrs David Wyc koff Lori Mr and Mrs Vernon Narber Frank Clark Mary Sleep Elza Fine and families and C R Steward and wife with Mrs Bessie Clymens and sister and husband Richard Neumeyer Mike Thompson and others. Multiple students and relatives were listed as staying with host families during the holiday.
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Dim
Omaha
Susan Danner
Jeff
Bedford
Ivan Terrell
Creston
Mike
ISU
Paul Harland
Clarinda
Chas. Terrell
Ernie Jefferies
Homer Robertson
Stanberry
Charles Norris
J. F. Hardin
Inez
T. J. Hardin
Ralph Rutledge
Harriet Newport
Nebraska City
Nebr
Leonard Hoskins
Jod
Randy
John Hunter
Ames
Faye Hunter
Joe Shay
Richard Shay
Blockton
Roland Burch
Franklin Burch
Leonard Keith
Linda
Larry
Mark
Wendell Keith
Pam
Kristi
Scott
Sioux Falls
Dak
Gurils Oliver
M. L. Oliver
Maryville
Wetmore
Frank
Dan
SUI
Iowa City
New ‘Jersey
Frankfurt
Germany
Ada Reed
Don Bosch
Kansas City
Robert D. Beggs
Wm. Shay
Des Moines
Elvin Reed
Careen
John Reed
Howard Straight
John
Robert
Don Busch
LaVerne Raffety
Grinnell
Clark Stroburg
Harold
Kyle Clary
Eldon Stroburg
Sanford Straight
Sharpsburg
Leonard Straight
Conway
L. A. Long
Juanita Moore
Wayland Liv
Barbara
Livingstons
Inge Everett
Hood
Texas
Kansge
David Wyckoff
Lori
Vernon Narber
Hopkins
Frank Clark
Mary Sleep
Elza
Fine
Charles Williams
Richard Narber
C. W. Stewar
C. R. Bob
C. R. Steward
Beloit, Wise
C. R. Stewards
Bessie Clymens
Waband
Richard Neumeyer
Mike Thompson
E. School of Commerce
Thatty
Alan D. Taaula
Aig
pHusta Amy Af
Gerald ‘Breen Nejee
Bodtaea
Raymond Lewis
Galli Gardens Gate
Gerald
Bryan
Jim Young
Jon Brolal
Mra
Wilbur Young
Thanksgiving Guests at Bonar and Related Homes
Thanksgiving visitors filled multiple households across Bedford and nearby towns. Gail of Hopkins hosted guests from Omaha and nearby areas, while numerous families from Carroll, Jefferson, Savannah, and Des Moines joined relatives in Bedford for the holiday. The gatherings included extended family from Kansas City, Gravity, St Joseph, and Rockport, Missouri, with members from Hopkins and Bedford hosting and traveling.
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Emory Hardee
Emory Hardee Sr
Clarinda
Galen Russell
Rod
Villisea
Bob Hardee
Gravity
Walter Cochran
Harold Cochran
Creston
Tom Wetuski
Sterling
Kans
Leroy Reed
Maryville
Glen Maxwell
Des Moines
Cochran
Orvetta Geagley
Glen Snyder
Harold Snyder
Sidney
Iowa
Donald Snyder
Conway
Doyle Mingus
Lexington
Nebr
Betty Young
Ed Walston
Bedford
Gary Pittman
Germany
Don Dougherty
Wm. T. Meikle
Bill Meikle Jr
Denver
Colo
Meikles
Wilma O’dougherty
Carroll Briggs
Dennis and
Terry
Cedar Rapids
Gladys ‘Smith
Fred Anderson
Debbie
H. J. Blackwell
Dallas
Texas
Harry Smith
Council Bluffs
Dallas Howes
Carroll Young
Sac City
E. N. Ames
Jefferson City
Dean Bradley
Charles City
Bill Martin
Lyle Martin
Kansas City
Marvin Hakes
Orlo Bond
Sheridan
Robert
Anna Mae Brittow
Savannah
John Guenther
Lynn
Jefferson
J. W. Bristow
Harold Guentier
Howard Mohrer
Linda
Carroll
Ed Glover
Marvin Glover
Toronto
Ed Allen
Hopkins
Clark Miller
Allen and
Lana
E. H. Chilcote
John Chilcote
St. Joseph
Arch Wolverton
A. R
Bill) Cale
Clifford Sparks
Sparks
Alvin Selsor
Rex Rowe
J. B. Turner
Rockport
Larry Anther
Tarkio
Society News Taylor Lodge Meeting Notice
Taylor Lodge No. 156 A F and A M will meet in regular communication Thursday December 12 at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple.
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Taylor Lodge No
A.F
A.M
Masonic Temple
3V Club Hosts Luncheon With Christmas Grab Bag
Mrs Doyle Turner will hostess the 3V Club at a 1 00 p.m. luncheon Thursday December 12. Mrs Irene Stone serves as co host. A dollar Christmas grab bag is planned for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Turner
Irene Stone
Mrs Irvin Hosts West Gay Club Meeting
The West Gay Club plans a December 12 gathering with Madeline Irvin as hostess. Members will answer roll call with a line about the good old days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Irvin
West Gay Club
Madeline Irvin
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