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Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1938

Page

2

Golden Rule Circle to Meet at Local Hall

The Rebekah lodge unit will gather Friday afternoon at the 1.0.0.F hall with Mrs. Ed Mumm as hostess. Assisting hostesses include Mrs. Ella Clark Mrs Glen Gillette Miss Esther Greenlee Mrs Dow Jones Mrs Clifford Templeton Mrs Wayne Ellison Mrs Elizab eth Besco Mrs Harrison Faw ecett and Mrs Geo. I. Putnam. Officers will be elected and a gift exchange held during the social hour.

Rebekah Lodge Ed Mumm Ella Clark Glen Gillette Esther Greenlee Dow Jones Clifford Templeton Wayne Ellison Elizabeth Besco Harrison Fawecett Geo. I. Putnam

Gravity Girl Weds In Des Moines at Hoyt Sherman Place

Miss Vera Leighton daughter of A J Leighton Gravity and Glenn L Harrison son of L A Harrison Cromwell married in a Dec 3 ceremony at Hoyt Sherman Place Des Moines Reverend Percy H Nickless officiated in a noon single ring rite Miss Velma Leighton Des Moines twin sister attended as bridesmaid Frank Tallman Prescott. The couple will reside at the Harrison farm near Cromwell after Dec 5.

Hoyt Sherman Place Des Moines Iowa Vera Leighton A.J. Leighton Gravity Glenn L. Harrison L. A. Harrison Cromwell Percy H. Nickless Central Presbyterian Church Velma Leighton Frank Tallman Prescott

Clarinda Couple Married in Bedford Presbyterian Manse

Miss Mildred Palmer and Bert Howell of Clarinda were wed at the Presbyterian manse in Bedford at 5 PM on Thursday December 1. Rev. Stanley Schlick performed the single ring ceremony in the bridegroom's brother John Howell and a friend present.

Mildred Palmer Herbert Howell Clarinda Bedford Stanley Schlick John Howell

Fortnightly Club Holiday Luncheon Planned

Mrs Ralph W Thompson will host a Fortnightly Club pot-luck luncheon on Thursday afternoon December 15. Committee in charge includes Mrs W H Blake Mrs F W Harbour and Mrs Hallie Hall with Mrs Paul Clark directing the program.

Ralph W. Thompson W. H. Blakemore F. W. Harbour Hallie Hall Paul Clark

Travel Club to Meet at Mrs Nelson’s Home

The Travel Club will meet Monday evening December 12 at Mrs Carrol Nelson’s home with Mrs John Marley assisting. Members will reply to roll call with Current Events as Miss Loraine Orme discusses Isle of Pines Jamaica the Isle of Many Rivers and Cuba.

Carrol Nelson John Marley Florida Loraine Orme Isle of Pines Thos. Holman Jamaica Isle of Amy Maloy Cuba

Kensington Hostess Will Celebrate Birthday Dinner

Mrs. W J Parsons and Mrs. Arthur Gaddis were honored at a dinner hosted by Mrs. Roy Hornung on November 30. The evening featured a birthday cake and home made ice cream with Pinochle, attended by Mr. and Mrs. W J Parsons and Marlin Shrimpton, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gaddis, Mr. and Mrs. Horning, Edna and Homer.

Roy Hornung W. J. Parsons Arthur Gaddis Marlin Shrimpton

Wild Rose Club Hosts Annual Christmas Dinner

Mrs J F Longfellow welcomed 25 members to the Wild Rose Club Christmas dinner at her home. Guests included Mrs Ella Clark Mrs H E Mathew Mrs Elvon Pierce and Mrs T E Owings. A menu of turkey and trimmings accompanied a Christmas tree centerpiece and carols led by Mrs Charles N Nelson. A gift exchange and new member Miss Nella Money Han joined. officers elected for 192?ur year include President Miss Myrtle Snyder Vice President Mrs F L Wetmore and Secretary Treasurer Mrs W J Nevins. Members to entertain next January are Mrs G O Perkins and Miss Snyder.

J. F. Longfellow Wild Rose Club Ella Clark H. E. Mathew Elvon Pierce T. E. Owings Santa Claus Charles N. Nelson BB. E. Moore Nella. Moneyhan Myrtle Snyder F. L. Wetmore W. J. Nevins G. O. Perkins

Progressive Study Club Meets At Mrs Bailie Home

Mrs Annabelle Bailie hosted the Progressive Study Club at her home on Monday evening December 5. Miss Alta Campbell shared a Christmas story and Miss Mary Jean Salter read a Christmas poem. Bridge games determined high score and consolation prizes amid refreshments. The group plans a pot luck supper and Christmas party at Miss Maxine Terrill’s home on December 19.

Annabelle Bailie Progressive Study Club Alta Campbell Mary Jean Salter Howard Singleton Beatrice Hull Vesper McCoy Vera Joy Maxine Terrill

Busy December Calendar At Local Churches and Clubs

The calendar lists events from December 9 to 16 including Methodist Auxiliaries, Farm Bureau meeting, O E S chapters, Presbyterian Missionary Society, various clubs, and the Older Boys and Girls Conference at Methodist church in Clearfield with multiple hostesses and locations across town.

H M P Club Hosts Christmas Party

The H M P Club held a Christmas party Thursday afternoon hosted by Mrs. Chas. Longfellow for fifteen ladies. Mrs Lou Chandler of Gravity joined as an out-of-town guest while Mrs Fred Kennedy and Mrs Roy Morrison led entertainment with contests and a short three-act comedy. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Rose Larison.

H.M.P. Club Chas. Longfellow Lou Chandler Gravity Fred Kennedy Roy Morrison Rose Larison

Local Couple Wed At KFNF in Shenandoah Studio

Miss Evanda Lucille Garnett and David A. Hixson both of Bedford were married in a KFNF studio in Shenandoah on Tuesday afternoon December 6. The ceremony was read by KFNF pastor James Pearson with Mrs. Al AT Garnet and Mrs. Mary Harp of Bedford present. The ceremony was not broadcasted.

Evanda Lucille Garnett David A. Hixson Bedford KFNF Shenandoah James Pearson al AT. Garnet Mary Harp

Baptist W W Gs Meet With Leader Mrs Harbour

The World Wide Guild of the Baptist church met at the home of leader Mrs F W Harbour. Members read missionary articles and refreshments followed. The January meeting will be at Mrs Harbour's home. The Order of Eastern Star will meet at the Masonic Temple on Tuesday evening Dec 13 with degrees and officer elections. A social hour will follow. Forest Grove Club hosts all day quilting at Woodman Hall with twelve members present and guests. A covered dish dinner was served at noon.

W. J. Nevius O.E.S. Kensington Masonic Temple Lust Woman's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church J. R. Henderson John O'Daugherty Ella Meikle Mary .Cloud Iran Syria Mesopotamia Inter- Mountain Area Triangle Club Baptist W.w.g.’S Harbour World Wide Guild of the Baptist Church F. W. Harbour Order of Eastern Star The Kensington Forest Grove Club Lelan Risser Hubert Henry Woodman Hall al Denton Ella Hoover Bert Foster Claude Trumbo Ellis Rowe

F.C.M. Class Plans Covered Dish Supper at Teacher’s Home

The F.C.M. Sunday school class of First Presbyterian invites members to a covered dish supper tonight at Mrs. Carrol Nelson’s home. The event follows class activities and features shared dishes from attendees.

F.C.M First Presbyterian Church Carrol Nelson

Twentieth Century Club Christmas Luncheon Planned

Mrs. Harry Aitken hosts the Twentieth Century Club Christmas luncheon at her home on Thursday afternoon December 15. She is assisted by Mrs. C Max Buck, Mrs. L E Beard, and Mrs. Leonard L. Moore. Mrs. Ella Clark will tell the Christmas story and there will be a gift exchange.

Triangle Club Laura Payton Fannie Payton Palleluiah F. O. Rankin Harry Aitken Twentieth -Century Club Aitken C. Max Buck L. E. Beard Leonard L. Moore Ella Clark

G C C Club Meets With The Misses Brown

The G C C Club was entertained at the home of Miss Annie Brown and Miss Tillie Brown on Thursday afternoon December 1. Ten members were present with Mrs. Loughry of Maryville as a guest. The afternoon featured games and visiting, followed by sandwiches coffee ice cream and cake.

G.C.C. Club Annie Brown Tillie Brown Loughry Maryville

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Rebekah Circle Gravity Girl Thompson Mercantile Co L. R. Vogt Vogt Lloyd N. Lewis J. M. Dale S. R. Weir Baby McRae Bailie Methodist Dependable Auxiliary Herbert Owen Farm Bureau H. H. Club Lee D. Garner City Federation Board Library Club Luella Dowell O. E. S. Kensington W. JJ. Nevins Presbyterian Missionary Society Christian Loyal C. A. Reynolds J. R. Locke Banner Goodwill Club Chas. Moore Methodist Evening Auxiliary Methodist Church Clearfield L. R. Vo Who Missionary Society Henderson Home Eeres Hollywood Rogers WM. A. Rogers Oneida Ltd Tracy O.E.S Ruth Sh Sedee Tora 20Th Century Club G.C.C Brown Paschal Clothing Co RCA Victor Blake Music & Radio Store
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