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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1961
Page
3
The city of Boston used a routine notice by the building commissioner to announce a 6 cylinder engine and generator installation. The notice ran three times in a daily paper offering ten days to object, illustrating how public notices safeguard rights and inform interested parties.
Residents report crowded scenes in Bedford as Christmas lights and the courthouse star glow. Wayne Stewart of Audubon praises Bedford decorations and the big town turnout. The Taylor Co. Soil Conservation annual meeting highlighted two performances by Morrell chorus and speaker C. W. McManamy. A three way call linked Moe Manamy, his daughter Martha in Hamilton Ohio, and son Charles in Boulder Colorado to discuss extension service and soil district ties.
Readers request a detailed account of local scouting activities in Bedford and reminiscences of long‑silent groups. A note to sock manufacturers suggests guaranteed fits for men with shoe sizes 13 to 18 to avoid the discomfort of tight toes and pushes. A River row boat pilot recalls a Scottish child who saved up toys for a second childhood.
A Cres ton Social Security Office manager answers common questions about earnings reporting and ensuring future benefits. He notes employers report earnings up to $4800 yearly and suggests requesting annual statements, using postcard forms, or the OASI-855 booklet for verification and planning for early and eventual benefits for an employed wife.
The Gay Maidens 4H Club met November 18 at Nancy Thompson’s home. Plans for the Christmas meeting were made and an exchange drawn. Members will send Christmas cards to an elderly person and sewing remains the main project. Jolene Kirby gave the mystery gift. Cleota Kirby won it and will bring a gift next meeting.
SHARPSBURG and Lenox area residents share routine gatherings over the weekend. Paul Oxley and family hosted dinner with Mary and Len Oxley. Mrs Eisie Preston and Lenox kin attended tea as a wedding was celebrated. Johnny Bighmy and the Grimm family visited from Carroll and Des Moines excursions were noted. A church shower honored Mrs Guy Lawrence formerly Shir ley McKay of Indianola with local hostesses.
Raymond Sneed Drexel Gold and others attended a Soil Conservation Service meeting in Shenandoah on Monday November 27 with personnel from eight southwest counties. Over 150 people joined the Taylor Soil Conservation District gathering December 1 where the Morrell Chorus performed and C W McManamy spoke. The 102 H C Boys club met November 20 to plan a Christmas party and handed out demonstrations.
The Marshall Pals 4H club met at Diane Gebhardt's home on Nov. 13. They drew names for their Mystery Sisters and planned a Christmas grab bag. Leader Mrs. Brown led a Clothes Management discussion. Next meeting is Dec. 11 at Joyce Taylor's home. Reporter Cheryl Dalton.
Juanita Unt and Greater Community Creston note a death in Lenox area aged 83. He married Martha Lida Abella in 1880 at Peoria and had eight children. The family moved from Page County in 1894 to near Sharpsburg in Taylor County, then to Lenox in 1953. Funeral at Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church officiated by Rev. James Eddy, burial in Conway cemetery.
Great Hall on campus hosts a Christmas concert on December 10 at 7:30 p.m. The event invites the public to attend. Miss Timberlake, an elementary education major and daughter of Mr and Mrs Verne Timberlake of Bedford Iowa, is highlighted.
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