Christmas wedding and Fortnightly club party notes
The article notes a Thursday wedding at the Church of Christ parsonage in Bedford with Rev. J. C. Harris officiating. The bride, a friend of the Harris family, has ties to Coon Rapids Iowa. They will reside on a farm in Blue Grove community. Mrs. R. A. Taylor Jr hosted the Fortnightly club Christmas party with honorary members invited, a covered dish lunch, after dinner toasts, and a Christmas tree with gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Taylor, Jr
M. R. Francis
C. W. Steward
C. N. Nelson
Betty Bray Hosts Kings Heralds Birthday Party
Betty Bray entertained the Kings Heralds of the Methodist Episcopal church at her parents home Tuesday afternoon after school. Thirty nine youngsters attended to celebrate Robert Bray’s birthday anniversary. Mrs. Bray served ice cream and cake as the group enjoyed a Christmas Story feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Bray
Kings Heralds
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ed Bray
Robert Bray
West Clayton club social at Cox home near Bedford
The West Clayton Community club met for a social evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cox northeast of Bedford on Tuesday after weather and road delays. Twenty seven attended. Refreshments were served. The January meeting will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs George Combs. Dr and Mrs Terrill hosted Thanksgiving dinner with W. M. Ewart Garlan Ewart and Cecil Ewart and families from Blockton plus Charles F. Pettis of Grant City Gweldon Ewart of Lanyon Iowa and Miss Iane Bowen of Bedford. The W R C Circle will meet at the G A R hall Thursday afternoon Dec 14 for Christmas party and gift exchange with a covered dish luncheon and officer elections. The Friday Evening Pinochle club met at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert A Taylor Jr and will meet this week with Mrs Ella Clark and Mrs J H Baker. Thanksgiving dinner guests at the Miller Bros house included Joe Meredith and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clayton
W. A. Cox
Bedford
George Combs
W. R. C. Circle
G. A. R. Hall
Taylor
Robert A. Taylor, Jr
Ella Clark
J. H. Baker
Clark
Pete Woods
T. H. Raper
Joe King
Bronson
R. L. Loutzenhiser
Nell Rose Club
C. D. Bowman
E. G. Menelaus
Yvonne
Kathleen
Ruby Amick
Clarinda
Earl Seaton
Verndale
Minn
D. T. Waldrip
Mike Miller
C. B. Carr
Vernon
Wilbur Walton
Des Moines
Will Ewart
Miss Garland
C. V. Ewart
Jay S. Terrill
Lev
Chariton
Miss Vis
Washington
Traer
Iowa
Fratzke
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
R. T. Levis
Mabel Smith
Lewis
J. W. Smith
Mabel
B.A. Florea
Beal Couple To Leave For Arkansas After Wedding
The couple wed at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Houk at 7 30 o clock Saturday evening The ring ceremony was read by Rev J C Har of New Market Mr and Mrs Beal expect to move to Arkansas soon to start life there
Surprise birthday party for Charles Terrell near Bedford
A Sunday evening gathering east of Bedford honored Charles Terrell on his birthday anniversary. Friends played games and gave gifts to the honoree. Refreshments were served with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Paul Harland Clarinda Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stowell and family Mr. and Mrs. Ray Johnson and family Mr. and Mrs. John Keith and Mr. and Mrs. B A Shaddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Terrell
Bedford
Paul Harland
Clarinda
Charles Stowell
Ray Johnson
John Keith
B. A. Shaddy
Hopkins Residents Listed in Local Social Notes
Mr and Mrs Elvon Pierce en and Mrs Ed Corwin Mrs Temp Gray Mr and Mrs Raymond Corwin and Joan Mr Gray Mr and Mrs Glen McMaster Kenneth and Jane Mr and Mrs Beryl Mathers Helen Pearl and Maryin Anne all of Hopkins and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvon Pierce
Ed Corwin
Temp Gray
Raymond Corwin
Joan
Gray
Glen McMaster
Kenneth and
Jane
Beryl Mathers
Helen Pearl
Maryin Anne
Hopkins
Vicinity
Woman's Missionary Society Meeting Held Dec 12
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will meet Tuesday afternoon December 12 at the parsonage. Rev J Stanley Decker will give the devotions and Mrs G W Hook will lead the lesson on Women's Part in World Peace noted as the study topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church
J. Stanley Decker
G. W. Hook
Jesson
Barks
Noah Barks
Mable Putnam
Church of Christ
Mizpah Chapter Daughters of Ceres All-Day Meeting
Mrs. Arthur Bishop will host the Mizpah chapter Daughters of Ceres for an all-day meeting Thursday December 14 with a covered dish dinner served at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mizpah
Arthur Bishop
Daughters of Ceres
Community Club Schedule Tidbits From Local Masons
Tuesday events feature OQ. E. S. chapter at Masonic hall with Mrs. Noah Barks as hostess and Tuesday Contract club hosted by Mrs. Allen W. Hamblin. W.H. M.S. of M. E. church hosted by Mrs. J. Stanley Decker. Wednesday lists Banner Goodwill with Mrs. George Peach, Bible Study led by Mrs. C. C. Singleton, and Bridge club hosted by Mrs. H. P. Long. Thursday includes W. RC. Circle at G. A. R. hall with Mrs. Arthur Bishop, Nineteenth Century club led by Mrs. J. R. Locke, Twentieth Century club with Mrs. Harry Mathew, and Evening Star club hosted by Mrs. Paul Cobb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Noah Barks
Allen W. Hamblin
M. E. Church
J. Stanley Decker
Banner Goodwill
George Peach
C. C. Singleton
Bridge Club
H. P. Long
W. RC
G. A. R. Hail
Mgzpah
Arthur Bishop
Nineteenth Century Club
J. R. Locke
Twentieth Century Club
Harry Mathew
Evening Star Club
Paul Cobb
Ridnours Surprise Visit From Washington Friends
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ridnour and their family near Bedford received an unexpected Sunday gathering from old friends in Washington No. 2. The guests, including Jim Hamilton, John Parks and families, Clarence Robinson and families, Harley Nickell and others, arrived with a basket dinner to celebrate the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Ridnour
Bedford
District of Washington, No. 2
Jim Hamilton
John Parks
Clarence Robinson
Harley Nickell
S. T. McColm
Edna Kimpton
Floyd Neville
Orval Ridnour
Dress clinic at Farm Bureau hosted by Mrs Thompson
Mrs. Lester Thompson will host the ladies of Valley No 2 and Daugherty school districts at 1 pm Tuesday Dec 12 for a dress clinic lesson in Farm Bureau work. Attendees are asked to bring scissors for cutting several patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Thompson
Nineteenth Century club Christmas meeting postponed
The Christmas meeting of the Nineteenth Century club was postponed one week and will be held Thursday afternoon December 14. Bible quotations will be read, Mrs. Robert Coy to tell the Christmas story, and Mrs. Edith Calhoun to sing. Dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. George T. Irvin and nephews Herbert and Sylvester Keefe of Maryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nineteenth Century Club
J.R. Locke
Robert © ‘Coy
Edith Calhoun
George
T. Irvin
Herbert
Sylvester Keefe
Maryville
Fred Kingsley
Elizabeth Carter
Tom Cross
Miss Edith Thompson Entertains Young Folks
Miss Edith Thompson entertained a group of young people at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. S. Edward Thompson Saturday evening. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Thompesa
Edith Thompson
S. Edward Thompson
Page
Virginia Page
M. L. Page
Notable Families Attend Tracy Gathering
Mr and Mrs Paul Wolverton and Mr and Mrs Howard Wolverton with daughter Lucile joined Mr and Mrs John G Tracy for a social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Wolverton
Howard Wolverton
Lucile
John G. Tracy
Evening Star Club To Meet Next Week Event
The Evening Star club plans a Thursday afternoon gathering on December 14 with Mrs. Paul Cobb. Members will exchange Christmas gifts and a birthday gift exchange will also occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star Club
Paul Cobb
Rell
Christmas Club Holds Gift Exchange and Refreshments
The reading group enjoyed home made Christies gifts with Mrs Abe Landis and Mrs Al Mullin among attendees including Miss Hazel Wood. Mrs Willson led singing of Christmas carols. A Christmas gift exchange followed a program and twelve ladies attended. The January meeting will be an all day event at the home of Mr and Mrs U L Willson with members and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Landis
al Mullin
Hazel. Wood
Vu Willson
U. L Willson
Moore and Timberlake Dinner Guests on Thanksgiving Day
Mr and Mrs Leonard L Moore and Mr and Mrs Vern Timberlake entertained at dinner Thanksgiving Day with guests including Mr and Mrs Arthur Thompson and two sons Allen and Robert, Mr and Mrs Carl Cobb, Mr and Mrs Leslie Cobb Norma, Mrs Will Keith and Mrs J H Keith.
Dorothy Atkins and Elmo Johnson Wed in Maryville Home
Dorothy Atkins daughter of Mrs Helen Atkins married Elmo Johnson son of Mr and Mrs A F Johnson at noon Monday. Rev W C Clark officiated at his Maryville home with both sets of parents present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Atkins
Elmo Johnson
Helen Atkins
A. F. Johnson
Bedford
W.C. Clark
Maryville
Project lessons in Benton Township presented to ladies
Mrs. Al Mullir and Miss Hazel Woods entertained the ladies of Benton Township District No. 4 Tuesday afternoon and presented two project lessons Learning Through Clay and Dress Clinic. Twelve ladies were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Mullir
Hazel Woods
F Benton, Township
District No. 4
Mr and Mrs Lewis Host Pinochle Club Meeting
The Who-Delt Em Pinochle club will meet at Lloyd and Mrs Lewis home Monday evening Dec 11 for a covered dish dinner and an evening of cards. Mrs Crum Jr will host a one o'clock luncheon tomorrow with guests, followed by bridge in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Lewis
Mrs
Lloyd Lewis
Goodings Host Pinochle Gathering at Bedford Home
Mr and Mrs A V Gooding entertained a group of friends with a pinochle evening. Refreshments were served. Mrs W J Neviut of Rt 4 Bedford is noted as lucky. The clipping urges bringing it as a ticket. Mrs Estell Lerison of Rt 2 Bedford is described as rocky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Neviut
Bedford
Rialto Times-Press
Estell Lerison
Rocky
Eisito-Times-Press
Majers Moore obituary details birth and moves
In 1866 Majers family births seven children including five daughters and two sons. Mr Majers died October 24 1905. She later married Elias G Moore of Bedford who died February 2 1918. She moved to Oregon in 1924 and lived there since. Surviving relatives include Amanda Robbins Mae Buntin Ada Moore Charles Majers and Luther Majers. Mrs Moore was a Baptist church member for 35 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Moore
Creston
Charles E. Majers
Galliway, Nebr
Luther Majers
Shambaugh
Annual Thanksgiving Services Are Held
The annual Thanksgiving service was held at the Methodist Episcopal church on Wednesday evening November 29. Rev. Clark M. Crowell delivered the sermon with city pastors assisting, joined by Rev. H. W. Minster of Mediapolis Iowa. Bedford High School girls choir sang Tropic Gardens with Mildred Severs at piano. The girls trio of Meikle Severs Anderson sang Lift Thine Eyes and Suzanne Wetmore gave a solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Clark M. Crowell
Mediapolis
Iowa
Bedford High School
Tropic Gardens
Mildred Severs
Margaret Meikle
Wilma Anderson
Suzanne Wetmore
Miss Snyder Burned at Wogan Cafe Work
Doris Snyder, employed as a cook at the Wogan cafe, burned her right hand severely with hot grease yesterday at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Snyder
Wogan Cafe
Thanksgiving social notes and visits in Clarinda area
Hemshrot hosted seven tables of bridge with Mrs Burch and two Ham iltons among players. prizes went to Mrs Leo Waldrip and Mrs Frank Simmons. Local families hosted Thanksgiving guests including Scott Johnson Kansas City and D T Waldrip. Mike Miller hospitalized for appendectomy. many residents visited Clarinda and Des Moines for feasts and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge
Burch
C. V. Hamilton
Arnold
Hemshrot
Leo Waldrip
Frank Simmons
Thanksgiving visits span many Iowa towns in local notes
Dallas residents Arthur Irvin and family visited Clarinda Tuesday to see Otis Irvin and a new baby boy. Dora Salyard stayed with Carl and Magie Cade near Lenox and returned home. Jennie Allison saw Magmie Hess in Clarinda. Forrest Allison spent Thanksgiving in Iowa City. Vern Cooper shared a Thanksgiving dinner with his parents. Leila Allison visited Cantril with Aunt Pearl Conaway. Raymond Cade and Roy Van Pelt visited Cade’s parents. Ethel Crawford joined Kennet Crawford for Thanksgiving. Tom Alkire helped Arthur Irvin dehorn cattle Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Irvin
Ardith
Clarinda
Otis Irvin
Dora Salyard
Carl Cade
Lenox
Jennie Allison
Magmie Hess
Forrest Allison
Iowa City
Vern Cooper
Leila Allison
Pearl Conaway
Cantril
Iowa
Raymond Cade
Roy van Pelt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kings
Betty
West Clayton Club
Millers
Joe Meredith
Miller Bros
Boyer-Beal
Pierces
Methodist Society
Dinwiddie
Arthur Dinwiddie
John Dinges
Wyant
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
J. A. Wyant
W. T. Gray
George N. Hadley
Daugherty
James H. Daugherty
Thompson
Ridnours
Eastern Star Chapter
Masonic Temple
S. S
Churchill
H. E. Churchill
Church of Christ Sunday School
Irwins
M. D. Lewis
Mrs. Steward
Harlan Pete
Robert Coy
Benton Township
Coats
Bedford, Iowa
Miss Snyder
Scott Johnson
Kansas City
E. E. King
Dallas
Bach
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