At The Library A wise and witty woman’s observations on America
Inez Robb, a famed columnist born in California and raised in Idaho, shares sharp wit and moral outrage about American life midcentury. The book blends home life, analyses of women and men, nostalgia for the West, town profiles, and sharp social humor in a nationwide columnists' voice.
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Tulsa Daily World
New York
Flexible Paths for Lifelong Learning Across Careers
Three individuals illustrate expanding options in continuing education. A Baltimore teacher pursues a master's in liberal arts at Johns Hopkins, a sergeant in Germany earns a Bachelor of Liberal Studies from Oklahoma, and a mother with adolescent research work enters a tailor-made program at Sarah Lawrence. The piece argues for flexible, independent study to fit busy life schedules, noting current systems fail many adults and that universities gradually adapt under social change.
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Baltimore
Germany
States
Johns Hopkins
University of Oklahoma
Sarah Lawrence College
In what sport are all metal shoes worn
The quiz covers varied topics from sports to history. Horse racing is cited for metal shoes. Answers include prominent writers and officials, with dates and places like New Mexico and Kansas.
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Columbia University
Alfred Lord Tennyson
Joseph Conrad
King’s College
Benjamin Franklin
J. Edward Day
Robert S. McNamara
New Mexico
Kansas
Local Churches Schedule December Activities
Calvin Caughey leads a busy Baptist program on December 9 with church school worship and youth groups in the evening. The Methodist Church under J Milton Kinney lists services, MYF sessions, choirs rehearsals, a chili oyster supper, and an Education Commission meeting through December 6.
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Baptist Church
Calvin Caughey
Jr. Hi & Sr. Hi
Baptist
Baptist B.P.W. Circle
Marjorie Bristow
Board of Christian Education
Wed
Andrew Club
Methodist Church
J. Milton Kinney
Bob Stacey
Commission On Education
Bedford observes 148 Days event with school band
The Bedford welcome event celebrated road improvements with a ribbon cutting by city councilman Don Glass using borrowed scissors. Spectators enjoyed free balloons and a lighted district display as Christmas nears. An electrician commented on Rusting courthouse tower while a young girl lessons in sharing closed the piece.
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Bedford
Don Glass
Thompson
Page 53 Beware a 1962 Vermont bulletin note
A university memo warns all departments that poor manuscript English may be penalized despite content. It urges freshmen to meet correct usage standards or face English Department instruction. The column also cites various anecdotes on language and noise from different speakers and times.
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University of Vermont
Bedford medical care concerns prompt community reply
Dr Dean E Wintermute argues in favor of expanding small town health facilities. He describes Cooper Texas as a model with a growing hospital, a new nursing home and plans for a twenty bed facility, plus a sizable payroll and employment. He offers air transport for committee members to study local operations.
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Highway Department
Kansas City
Paris
Texas
Dean E. Wintermute
D.O
S.E. First St
Cooper
Berea Church of Christ Service Schedule
The Berea Church of Christ invites worship at 11 a.m. with Bible study at 10 a.m. Communion follows worship at 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship meets 7 p.m. on the first and third Sundays each month at the Bedford area church three miles south of Bedford.
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Bedford Bible Study
Youth Fellowship
United Missionary Church Service Schedule
Walter L. Ortmann serves as pastor at United Missionary Church. Sunday school begins at 9 48 a.m. and worship at 10 45 a.m. A prayer meeting and choir take place Thursday at 7 30 p.m. The Chapel Hour radio program airs Sundays at 8 45 p.m. on KMM 1580 in Maryville Missouri.
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Christian Church Calendar Notices Highlight Dec Meetings
Rev Ivo G Randels leads Christian Church with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m Choir rehearsal Thursday 7 30 p m Zealous Workers meet Friday evening December 7 at Mildred Spencer home Standby Class monthly meeting December 11 at Gertie Abarfs home
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Mildred Spencer
Gertie Abarf
Church Activities Schedule Mixed With Erratic Text
Church School at 5 30 and 7 30 pm with Youth meeting at the church. United Presbyterian Youth will meet for worship and study. The Ir. Choir will practice at the church. Christian Education Committee meets at 7 30 pm. The Sr choir practices on Thursday at 7 00 pm.
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Sacred Heart Church Schedule and Pastor
Rev. Stephen Kane is the pastor at Sacred Heart Church. Sunday services are at 8 a.m on the 2nd and 4th Sundays and at 10 a.m on the 1st 3rd and 5th Sundays.
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Sacred Heart Church
Stephen Kane
Conway Guests Gather for Christmas Dinner Recipients
Sunday visitors at the Roy Fitzhugh, Orham Hawn and Robert Norton homes came from Bedford Omaha and Clear Lake. The American Legion and Auxiliary plan a Christmas dinner in the basement.
Community Notes From Local Visits And Church Event
A column lists visits and travel of residents including Mrs. Belle Norton Mrs. Alvin Barker Mrs. Nelle Davis Mrs. Carlson Mrs. Clint Hill and Mrs. Betty Jackson Lana and Rénee visit with Grandmother Hill in town Flora Ginn returns from Shenandoah to Conway with lodging at Belle Norton home Elmer Garst and Dee Hewitt visit Thurman and Lenox Roy Dean Fitzhugh family stay with Omaha visit Peggy Rusco Betty Hill Des Moines Rex Hawn family Bedford visit Robert Norton home Audrey Grubb Forna Fuller Corda Fuller in Creston
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Belle Norton
Alvin Barker
Omaha
Nelle Davis
Carlson
Clint Hill
Betty Jackson
Murray
Betty Hill
Lana
Rénee Wert
Hill
Flora Ginn
Martha Morrison
Shenandoah
Conway
Elmer Garst
Thurman
Dee Hewitt
Lenox
Roy Dean Fitzhugh
Roy Fitzhugh
Peggy ‘Rusco
Des Moines
Rex. Hawn
Bedford
Robert Norton
Audrey Grubb
Forna
Corda Fuller
New Market
Creston
Social Security timing and self employed guidance
A Creston Iowa social security advisor explains decisions on early retirement at 62 versus waiting to 65 or later. Benefits start at 62 reduce monthly by 20 percent but extend over three more years, while delaying increases total lifetime benefits. Self employed individuals should consult a representative, bring last two tax returns, and contact the Creston office serving several Iowa counties for personalized advice.
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Creston
Adair
Adams
Cass
Clarke
Decatur
Montgomery
Page
Ringgold
Taylor
Union Counties
Mason Meadowlarks 4H Club Plans Christmas Donation
The Mason Meadowlarks 4H club met November 19 with 12 members and leaders present. They answered roll call by sharing what they were thankful for and voted to send Christmas money to Glenwood Children's Home. Three new members Karen Karg Dwila Lewis and Christy Clayton were welcomed. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Combs. Reporter Jo Burton.
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Mason Meadowlarks 4H Club
Patty
Shirley Combs
Smothers
Glenwood Childrens Home
Karen’ Karg
Dwila
Lewis
Christy Clayton
Meeting Notes Include Honorary Member Induction
At the regular business meeting BiMrei Gibert Bratiah Swiestt was inducted as an honorary member. She received a pin and a corsage as part of the ceremony reported by reporter Jim Harvey.
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Rolf
Ee Oeess
biMrei
Gibert Bratiah Swiestt
Jim Harvey Ayer
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