Awards Presented at 4-H Recognition Night in Bedford
Mrs Neva Crane of Bedford received a diamond clover pin for 20 years as a 4 H club leader. Other honorees include Mrs Roy Selley of Villisca with a gold clover pin for 10 years, several 5 year silver pins, and 4 H Alumni Certificates. Numerous awards span Agriculture Home Economics Entomology Leadership and Citizenship, with 4 H membership pins for 71 new members and long service seals for veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neva Crane
Bedford
Floyd Sprague
County Farm Bureau
Roy Selley
Villisca
Willis Ernest
Conway
Karl Cobb
James Cox
Virgil Kirby
Talton Hicks
Gravity
Leo Ryan
Vera Hendricks
Blockton
Robert Straight
Mike Ryan
Eugene Nelson
Ronald Weller
Rex Wilhelm
Larry Rainforth
Bill Henderson
John Haidsiak
Wayne Haidsiak
John Straight
Rodney Combs
Jim Harvey
Jack Longfellow
Susan Meyers
Nancy Bix
Catherine Mellott
Virginia Scherich
Judy Henderson
Wild Holmes
Joyce Tribolet
Lynda’ Smalley
Joyce Keith
Joyce Ernest
Maralene Larsen
Danforth
Paul Ackley
Cleota Kirby
Jolene Kirby
Barbara Karg
Sandra Curphey
Nancy Sherman
Catherine Miller
Margaret Armstrong
Roger Brummett
Gordon Jackson
Tom Henderson
Helm
Terry Lundquist
Pat Ackley
John Walston
Bedford Christmas Decoration Contest Seeks Winners
Four prizes will be awarded in Bedford for a Christmas Home Decoration Contest. Iowa Power and Light offers 15 dollars for electrical appliance purchases from Bedford dealers. Bedford Development Club adds three cash awards of 10 and 5 dollars. Judging by Inter Church Council between December 18 and January 2. Decorations urged to be lighted 6 30 to 10 p m nightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Iowa Power and Light Company
Bedford Development Club
Inter-Church Council
Blake Family Loses Farm Home in Bedford Fire
The Merle Blake family escaped with only the clothes on their backs when their farm house three miles northwest of Bedford burned Wednesday afternoon. Fire was discovered about 4 30 by Mrs Blake. delayed response until Floyd Tillery notified Bedford Fire Dept. belongings destroyed. a cash fund was started at Main Street cafe to aid the Blakes. the house was uninsured and the farm rented to Lloyd Long with Blake employed as a farm hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Blake
Bedford
Blake
Jayphone
Abe
Rae
Floyd Tillery
Lloyd Long Farm
Bedford Fire Dept
Tillery
Blakes
Main Street
Fire damages Lenox area farm home. tools burned
Lenox Fire Department was called to the Fred Barrans farm home three miles southwest of Lenox. The unoccupied two story house suffered damage to the kitchen and north bathroom while the rest was saved. Smoke and water damage were extensive. Cause was undetermined. The Barrans live in Lenox and insurance covered the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lénox
Fred Barrans
Lenox
Wed
Barrans
Methodist Chaplain Speaks At Local Church
Rev. Lloyd Scheerer chaplain of the Iowa Methodist Hospital Des Moines will speak at the 11 00 service at the local Methodist church next Sunday. He will also lead a visit with student nurses from Iowa Methodist Hospital to the church school senior youth class and discuss nurse training opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Scheerer
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Scheer
Church School
J. Milton Rees
Methodist
County Directors Meet in Bedford for District Session
Seventeen of twenty two members of the Southwest District of the County Directors Association gathered in Bedford for an all day meeting. The noon meal was hosted at the Skylark cafe as part of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest District of County Directors Ass'n
Bedford
Velma Boyer Heads 1963 ACS Crusade in Taylor County
At the Taylor County Chapter of the American Cancer Society quarterly meeting Velma Boyer was named 1963 Crusade Chairman for the April drive. The 1962 Taylor County total was 2805.98. Memorials were announced for Fred Melvin Elbert Drake and John Fuller. Christmas cards for 2 dollars per box support ACS programs. Cathy Lewer spoke on what the ACS dollar buys for research and offered film services to clubs and organizations. Citations for education were awarded to four members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
American Cancer Society
Velma Boyer
McFee Brothers
Lenox
Bedford
BPAA
L. A. Purcell
Fred Melvin
Elbert Drake
John Fuller
Purcell
ACS
Velva Boyer
Dee Liston
Ivan Houchin
Des Moines
Catherine L. Lewer
Houchin
Pti
L.A
Eurcelle
Boyer
Liston
Directive issued to deer hunters by Murphy
State conservation officials issue instructions for recovering wounded deer near park boundaries. Officers must decide seriousness, accompany hunters if recovered, and may dispatch the animal. No recovery inside parks during legal hunting hours. If recovered, the conservationist assigns the deer to the hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish and Game
Williams Acquitted in Sharpsburg Hardware Robbery Case
Jury returned a not guilty verdict after 52 minutes in district court for Charles A. Williams. He faced an accessory to robbery with aggravation charge linked to the Chitty Hardware Store raid in Sharpsburg. Defense attorney was Richard R. James. Judge H J Kittleman oversaw the trial. Witness Larry Joe Auffert, serving 10 years for the same robbery, testified for the prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Williams
Williams
Chitty Hardware
Sharpsburg
Richard R. James
H. J. Kittleman
Larry Joe Auffert
Anamosa
Auffert
Aoe
Piare
Anamoga
Urs. Beers
Local Masons Host Regional School in Bedford
Taylor Lodge No. 156 AF & AM of Bedford hosted the Grand Lodge of Town Regional School on Monday and Tuesday November 26 and 27. Three sessions daily covered ritual instruction led by Past Grand Masters Ames Traer Swartslaner and Hoyt Woody. 109 masons registered Tuesday from 44 lodges including two from Missouri. 123 registered Monday from 41 lodges including one from California and three from Missouri. Notables included Grand Master Ralph Brown and Past Grand Masters Earhart Eddy Bishop Hamilton. Secretariat conference led by Ralph Whipple with 15 secretaries. two candidates passed proficiency exams to become Maonic contractors. About 50 masons enjoyed a turkey dinner Monday night hosted by the Eastern Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Lodge
AF & AM
Bedford
Grand Lodge ‘of Town
John ‘Ames
Traer
Guy Swartslaner
Indianola
Hoyt Woody
Reasner
State
Missouri
Kansas
California
Ralph Brown
Bloomfield
Wilbur Earhart
Stuart
Les Eddy
Anita
Wendell Bishop
Des Moines
Ed Hamilton
Griswold
Historic school house moved to Bibbins Park
Merle Travis says the old country school house is now on a permanent foundation at Bibbins Park. Citizens group seeks furnishings after the original set was destroyed by varmints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bibbins Park
Merle Travis
Tra
Property Changes In Bedford Residents Relocate
Mr and Mrs George Brown who bought the Roy and DeEtta Chambers residence moved to 501 Grant on November 1 Roy and DeEtta Chambers moved to their new home the former Darrell Larsson residence at 212 Pearl Street Bedford
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brown
Roy and DeEtta Chambers
Roy and
DeEtta Chambers
Darrell Larsson
Pearl St
Bedford
Marriage Licenses Reported in Bedford and Lenox Areas
Larry A. McGee of Bedford aged 20 wed Judith Ann Hoyle 16 of Blockton on December 3. Donald Black of Lenox 35 married Norma Richey of Lenox 31 on December 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry A. McGee
Bedford
Judith Ann Hoyle
Blockton
Donald Black
Lenox
Norma Richey
Christmas Seal Reminder Is Issued Here in Taylor County
Taylor County's Christmas Seal Campaign surpassed 293.00 dollars by December 1. Chairwoman Nora Morris said responses lag behind last year as many have not heard from, and memory joggers will be mailed to remind them of the Christmas Seal letter sent before Thanksgiving and urge contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Nora Morris
Flossie McBride
R.N
Taylor County Tuberculosis and Health Asociation
Wis
Division of Tuberculosis
State Department of Health
Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association
Taylor County Medical Society
Miss McBride
Sadie Kapen
Téacinig
Reeves
Bedford
Johnson
University of Minn
Idwa State
Dhose
J Fx
Toy Repair Drive Aids Needy Children By Firemen
Rettora Firemen repair toys this Christmas season for needy children. Spokesmen urge citizens to donate usable toys and overshoes. Bring items to Hawkeye Lumber yard by Saturday December 15 to allow time for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rettora
Hawkeye
Taylor County Study Finds TB Case-Finding Program Underway
S K Mendenhall Taylor County Motor Co owner Agr awarded six free prizes for New 148 Days in Bedford. Winner of five dollar cash award was John Douglas. Each of the following won two dollars in trade at the Bedford place of business Mrs Ivan Davidson. aigue oft Pegok At denhall Hopkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. ‘K. Mendenhall
Taylor County Motor Co
Agr
Bedford
John Douglas
Ahe
Busi
Ivan ‘Davidson Aigue
Pegok Atdenhall
Hopkins
Mrs Paul Clark Injured in Auto Accident
Mrs Paul Clark remains in Independence Missouri hospital with serious injuries from a Sunday two car collision. She suffered multiple leg fractures and facial wounds while Mr Clark had bruises and was not hospitalized. The couple were returning from Orrick to their son Warren and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Clark
Independence
Local S and G Store Seeks ButterNut Strips Drive
Taylor County residents urged to turn in Butter Nut strips at local groceries by December 10 to aid toy donations for children's homes. Proceeds fund portable sick room equipment for Taylor County units with hospital beds walkers crutches wheel chairs and bedside items available at no charge to residents through the American Legion Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansel Lyons
American Legion Auxiliary Child Welfare
Butternut Company
Taylor County
American Legion Auxiliary
Allj
Softiers
Am ‘Eglon Auraney
Eva’ Fein
Carrienes
Conway
Walter Noble
New Market
Jean Oliver
Bedford
Mary F. Henton
Gravity
Mable Walters
Blockton
Homer McClintock
Clearfield
NFO Members to National Meet in Des Moines Dec 12 13
Taylor county NFO delegates L L Siverly Homer Mc Clintock Russell Lundquist Ore Koneene Tom Larson Ray Carroll Frank Gunson Oakley Schneider Dale New kirk Ben Murphy Sanford Straight Tom Brummett Francis Diggs Dale Brown Oren Larson attend national convention in Des Moines December 12 and 13 with alternates named. S & G Store in Bedford sold to P M Place Bethany Mo with possession January 2. George Shapland remains owner of several stores including Pawnee City Neb.
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Taylor County
NFO
Des Moines
L. L. Siverly
Homer McClintock
Russell Lundquist
Ore Koneene
Tom Larson
Ray Carroll
Frank Gunson
Oakley Schneider
Dale Newkirk
Ben Murphy
Sanford Straight
Tom Brummett
Francis Diggs
Dale Brown
Oren Larson
Phillip Larson
Lola Stroburg
Oren Larsen
Ralph Schooling
Jake Larsen
Clark Stroburg
Bedford S & G
P. M. Place
Bethany
George Shapland
Bedford Western Auto
P M. Place
Maryville
Corning
Mt. Ayr
Shapland
Pawnee City
Nebr
Bedford Jehovahs Witnesses Plan Three Day Circuit Assembly
Bedford congregation leaders announce a three day circuit assembly in Atchison Kansas from December 14 to 16 with about 600 delegates from Northwest Missouri Southwest Iowa and Northeast Kansas expected to attend. The event aims to provide Bible instruction and prophecy understanding to improve everyday life and ministerial work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Jehovah's Witnesses
Atchison
Kans
Eddie Akes
Missouri
Iowa
Kansas
Local woman Mae Kuhn involved in deer collision on Highway 92
Mrs. Mae Kuhn of Bedford struck a deer on Highway 92 near Sandyville on Nov 19, causing an estimated $300 in damage to her car. Two additional deer were killed in Warren County that day. Meanwhile Chicago shop The Emporium/Gold Coast contracted Mrs. Albert Beebe to craft stuffed toys after her display during the Christmas Walk, expanding the order to reproduce imported items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Kuhn
Bedford
Highway 92
Emporium
Chicago
Albert Beebe
Cordeira
4 H Officers School Set For December 15
County wide 4 H officers training will be held at Gravity school on Saturday December 15 at 1 00 p m Joyce Keith and Gene Nelson County 4 H Presidents announce the event The program aims to teach officers their duties for the coming 4 H year Recreation will be included Organizers listed include Joyce Keith Sharyn Selley Judy Henderson Cleota Kirby Gene Nelson Steve McCoy Gene Crecelius and Steve Kernen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravity School
Joyce Keith
Gene Nelson
Sharyn Selley
Judy Henderson
Cleota Kirby
Steve McCoy
Gene Crecelius
Steve Kernen
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M. Blake
J. S. Taylor
Lloyd Long
Long
Barrans Arm
Jean Dunkin
Carl E. Dunkin
T “Dunkin
Skylark Cafe
Co. Acs
Murphy
Willams
Masons
Ralph Whipple
Grand
Cedar Rapids
Dean Posten
Gross
Crestom
Eastern Star
BCHS
Dennis
Spesie
den Gismar
Bob Bonar
Chub
Greenway
Oeus
Roy Volk
Meyers Carpeting
Lou Ellen Henderson
Greg Guenther
ACU
Northwest Missouri State College
Association of College Unions
ISU
Ames. Guenther
We . Guenther
State of
Pat Brown
Drake
Patricia Brown
Drake University Chorus
Des Moines Symphony Orchestra
KRNT
Miss Brown
Drake University
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Taylor County Health Improvement Association
Skylark
James Young
Creston
Southwest
Legion
In Taylor Co
Phicago's
Jean Cox
Cher - Angus
Miss Cox
Jean
Gary
Don McNeil
Shehans
Joanne Myers
Sheridan
Vernon Narber
Chester Robinson
M. R. Young
Allie Sturm
Lear
Parmeritér
Leland
John
Callie
Matheny
Dean Larson
Lewis Robey
Richard Thompson
Ben Franklin
Butlers
Colo
Wyo
Four-State
City.Library
Berniece Lacy
Leta Belle Peve
North Pole
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