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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1949
Page
3
A humorous essay compares the average man to newsworthy figures, detailing daily habits and quirks. It cites social worries about weather and economy, mocks privileged elites, and ends with a nod to Bob Burdette on work and everyday life.
Bedford Iowa city council passes an ordinance vacating ten feet of the south side of East Polk Street along Cole's Addition Lots 3 through 6. The measure repeals conflicting ordinances and takes effect after publication with mayor Lester Round and clerk Pearl Parker noting approval December 5, 1949.
Public notice from The Lewis Investment Company a Taylor County Iowa corporation announces dissolution after completing its corporate functions and pending remaining business. A November 22 1949 stockholders meeting approved the dissolution by unanimous vote. Officers present included G M Paige L W W Lewis M D Lewis and C P Lewis.
Twelve Benton township ladies gathered at Mabel Vaw ter home for a bread making class led by Ver meil Stephens Helen Glass and Helen Haynie. They discussed the nutritive value of whole wheat bread and baked rolls and loaves. A pot lunch followed. Sixteen Benton township homemakers met Mary Putnam for an all day session with Jean Manberly leading aided by Helen Haynie and Helen Glass.
A Riley child died Friday when the family home west of highway 27 burned. Miss Joan Harlan rescued three other children, Tim mie was cut by a broken window. Firefighters and volunteers contained the fire to two bedrooms. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Methodist church. A separate benefit minstrel at the High School Auditorium raised 175 dollars.
Mrs Herbert Pool welcomed her new baby son Alan on Sunday afternoon. Ernest Nicholas hosted Jolly Mixers with three table games. Metoolist church Youth fellowship organized a scavenger hunt Monday night. Mrs Marshal Bailey hosted U H C Thursday for its annual Christmas party and gift exchange. Mrs Edwin Burch hosted W C I S N Club December 8 with plans for a December 15 party. Congressman Phil Welch attended a Friday dinner at Hotel Roubidoux in St Joseph with several couples. Lace Beutler of New Market Iowa visited Mrs Jess Hopple on Thursday. Charley Hanna and family visited Maryville and Be Saint Francis hospital where Mrs Mary Hanna is a patient.
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