Local visitors and guests spend time across Missouri towns
Locals list a parade of visitors including Rev. Stanley Schlick in Excelsior Springs and families such as Mr. and Mrs. Z F Armstrong in New Market. Others travel to Bedford Osceola and Clearfield while Belle Meloy visits Excelsior Springs and Halsie Hall returns from Oxford Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Schlick
Excelsior Springs, Mo
Kenneth Abbotts
New Market
Bedford
Paul Morris
Belle Meloy
K. ‘E. Stephens
Excelsior Springs
Miss Meloy
Mr. Stephens
Woman Falls Injures Hip at Siam Home
Mrs. John Blagrave of Siam slipped and fell at her residence on Sunday, injuring her hip. She was treated for her injuries and listed in satisfactory condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blagrave
Siam
Births and illnesses reported around Bedford area
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs George Peach of south of Bedford on Monday December 5. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hamblin of Sharpsburg Wednesday December 7. Several local residents visited relatives and attended events. Carole Joann was named for a newborn in Bedford. Others traveled to Omaha and Des Moines for hospital care and medical treatment. Lenses advertised by W H Goodding, optometrist, at Tracy's Jewelry Store. Continuous notes of illnesses and hospital visits include Mrs J H Snyder ill in Bedford and Mrs F A Bownes returning from St Joseph hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. l
George Peach
South of Bedford
Larrabee
James Pitman
East Off
Liam
Lloyd Hamblin
Sharps- Harlan
Donald Trumbo
Bedford
Carole Joann
Des Moines Hospital
Marvin Akers
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
G. W. Himel
Ray David
Prescott, Town
Jackie Lee
David
Mary Ewart
Panald Jaqua
Portland
Oregon
Percy Jaqua
Alliance
Nebr
Fromer
H. P. Jaqua
Lea Shimer
A. S. Shimer
Donald James
St. Charles
Weingarth
James
Hazel Weinson
Garth
Bedford area social and health notes and injuries
Local news recounts visits by Gravity and Clarinda families to Bedford and Hedford, plus Oak Hill residents visiting. Grants and military furloughs are mentioned, with updates on Lucy Meloy’s illness, Rheuben Daniels recovering from goitre surgery, and a kerosene explosion injuring Lea Shimer, with medical care and a hopeful prognosis.
Benton Ladies Study Food Costs
The home project study group in Benton Township explored meal preparation and costs led by Mrs. Lester Thompson. About 100 women attended six sessions at the homes of Mesdames Lucas, Hor nung, Vincent, Meikle, King, and Geer with material from Vera Akers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Project
Benton Township
Lester Thompson
Mesdames
Ray Lucas
Ray Hornung
Virgil Vincent
Wm. Meikle
Ted King
Ivan Geer
Vera Akers
Campaign cost filings show varied expenditures
County candidates filed campaign cost reports with County Auditor Thos L Kuhn listing receipts and itemized outlays. Totals include names such as Thos L Kuhn 45.50 Bob Goforth 46.75 T V Lacy 32.85 Ivan Wells 105.58 T F Armstrong 72.00 Ora Cade 70.60 Ray Anderson 92.38 Ed R Bowen 112.00 Ralph Jones 75.00 Clifford Shields 77.36. Also notes a move to Ivan Wells residence as sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. L. Kuhn
Bob Goforth
T. V. Lacy
Ivan Wells
T. F. Armstrong
Ora Cade
Ray Anderson
Ed R. Bowen
Ralph Jones
Clifford Shields
Society Notes and Local Events in Bedford Area
Mrs. Margaret Miller of New Market marries Irvan Lee Thompson of Independence Iowa at the Church of Christ parsonage in Bedford the ceremony led by Rev. C Max Buck. Doyle Irwin birthday party at the home of Mrs Glenn Irwin features Chinese Checkers and refreshments with local children present. Evening Auxiliary of the Methodist church to hold a Christmas party December 14 with Mrs J R Locke and helpers. Christmas story by Mrs Vern Crook and annual auction sale planned during the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Miller
New Market
Irvan Lee Thompson
Independence
Iowa
Church of Christ Parsonage
Bedford
C. Max Buck
Carl Dunn
East of Bedford
M. E
J. R. Locke
Havel Stephens
Carl Bruns
Methodist Church
Vern Crook
Mrs Glenn Irwin Celebrated With Surprise Birthday Party
Mrs Glenn Irwin was surprised at her home on Wednesday evening for her birthday anniversary. Games were played and refreshments served. Guests included Mr and Mrs Homer Ranbarger Mr and Mrs Jim Duncan Mr and Mrs Al O Dell Mr and Mrs Harry Stewart and Mr and Mrs Donald Foreman of Gravity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spoyle Inwip
Glenn Irwin
Doyle
Wayland Duncan
Bobbie Mathew
Jackie
Billie Gold
Mary Ann Healy
Donnie
Norma Jordan
Dorothy John
Billy Dean O'Dell
Billy Sawyer
Clyde Hatfield
Homer Ranbarger
Jim Duncan
al O'Dell
Harry Stewart
Donald Foreman
Gravity
Birthday Dinner Surprise for Eugene Jared
Eugene Jared of Maryville State Teachers College spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs George Jared. A neighbor group surprised him Sunday for his eighteenth birthday, with a noon covered dish dinner. Present were Mr and Mrs Bryan Daugherty Mr and Mrs Virgil Vincent and Helen Mr and Mrs Donald Haynie Mr and Mrs Glenn Levitt and Dwight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Jared
State Teachers College
Maryville
George Jared
Bryan Daugherty
Virgil Vincent
Helen
Donald Haynie
Glenn Levitt
Dwight
Jared
Christmas Party Highlights for V V C Club and Nineteenth Century Club
Mrs. Carl Marley S hosted the V V C Club with twelve members responding to Christmas Gift Ideas and a gift exchange. A Thanksgiving Christmas supper at Finis Park home drew forty attendees with Bingo. The group plans an all day meeting December 15 at Mrs. Walter John’s for a covered dish supper. Mrs. J R Locke hosts the Nineteenth Century Club Christmas party on December 15 with assistance from Mrs. Carl Cummings and Mrs. C Carlton as members greet with Christmas Greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. C
Carl Marley S
Vv. V. C
Dee
Finis Park
Walter John
Nineteenth Century Club
J. R. Locke
Carl Cummings
C. Carlton
Jackson Grove Grange Holds Meeting with Program and Refreshments
The Jackson Grove Grange gathered at Woodman Hall Monday evening with forty two attendees. A business session was followed by a literary program and refreshments, with plans for a pot luck supper and Christmas program on December 16 at Woodman Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
Woodman Hall
West Clayton Club Christmas Party Held at Bedford Home
Mr and Mrs Al O Dell hosted the West Clayton Community Club in Bedford on Saturday evening December 3. A short program and Christmas gift exchange followed. Officers elected for the new year included President Mrs George Combs Vice President Mrs Oliver Safley Secretary-Treasurer Miss Gwendolyn Weatherly Journalist Miss Ferne Perkins. Refreshments of candy pop corn balls and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clayton Club
al O'Dell
West Clayton
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Z. F. Armatrong
H. L. McAnaney
Merle Parsons
Russell O'Dell
Gerald O'Dell
John Bean
H. E. Barr
Osceola
DR. M. R. Francis
Harry Read
Larry
Clearfield
Roy Rood
Halsie Hall
Oxford
John G. Sawyer
Rennie & Bensie
Omaha
Leo Ford
Lenox
J. B. Snyder
Creston
Ed]. Putnam
Elmer Beauchamp
Edna
Max
Mattie Bordner
Eleanor
High Prairie
Clarinda
Paul Gorton
Stephens & Brice
F. A. Jones
Marionville
F. C. Beebe
Kate Armstrong
Wayne McCormick
Bailie McCormick
Amarillo
Texas
W. H. Goooding
Tracy
Jewerry
Ermal Schell
Riverton
Ruby Young
Helen and
Howard
Shenandoah
Tom Easter
Clifford Easter
Tressie Whetstine
Charles Washam
and ‘Conway
Hugh Orr
Bert Powell
Conway
Virginia Ab
Gilis. Bey
Miss Nelson
Miss Pearl Nelson
Joyce Brown
Elton Brown
William Osmond
F. A. Bownes
Athelstan
Methodist
St. Joseph
Sheridan
Walter Winemiller
Sheridan, Mo
Mary Conner
Hesp
Olin Mothershed
Hopkins
Morris Market
Santa Claus
Bliss Coffee
Cove
Graham
Sauer Kraut
C. Hill
Gordon
Roscoe
Dunn
J. W. Martin
Earl Stone
Janet Moore
Nettie Savage
C. G. Hipsley
Hedford
W. J. Parsons
Grant Allen
State Highway Commission
Council Bluffs
Fred Huss
Regular Army
Fort Snelling
John Huss
Lital
Lucy Meloy
Benton, Wisc
June Parman
Teachers College
Iowa City
Rheuben Daniels
University Hospital
Benton
Wells
Dale Rankin
West Bedford
Taylor County
Jean
Mrs. Miller
Fuller-Taylor
Pete Drug Co
Main
Bedford Bedford High School
Gmnasium
Conway Bedford
Urs
Thompson Mercantile Co
Bedford School
Bedford Bakery
Burks Bros
Philco
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