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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1949

Page

6

Bedford Lions Club Dinner Brings Forty Attendees

Forty members and guests attended the Bedford Lions Club dinner at the Bedford Country Club on Monday night. L. L. Moorman and Johnny Perkins were noted guests. plans for December 19 were made by Dick Johnston and Francis Trumbo. funds to the community betterment fund reached 260 dollars. the Bedford sign on highway 2 west will be repaired. the community building project and ice skating area plans were discussed. Christmas fund drives are under way for children's treat and downtown decorations. an annual free show and candy treats for kids are planned. ice skating on the playground pond is hoped for if weather permits.

Bedford Country Club Lions Club L. L. Moorman Ames Johnny Perkins Bowling Green Dick Johnston Francis Trumbo Jack Larsen Bedford Highway 2 Town Ross Garnet VEW East Main Business Row Business District

Crosley Refrigerator Contest Winner to Be Announced

Sickles & Holmes announce the winner of the Crosley Refrigerator display contest in their window Saturday at 10 30 am Entries came from locals after filling a Crosley agency blank with 50 words or less on why they deserve the free gift Local entrants are also eligible for national prizes in Crosley’s Million Dollar Giveaway the largest merchandising promotion.

Sickles & Holmes Crosley

Bedford Students on Honor Rolls at Northwest Missouri State

Kay Sawyer and August Steeve of Bedford High School are honor roll freshmen and junior respectively at Northwest Missouri State College Maryville. Homer A Baxter earns scholastic honorable mention. Doris Jean Hamilton and Dorothea IL Grant, former Bedford students, also receive scholastic honorable mention for the fall term.

Kay Sawyer August Steeve Bedford High School Northwest Missouri State College Maryville Homer A. Baxter Baxter Miss Sawyer Steeve Doris Jean Hamilton Dorothea IL. Grant Bedford

Auditor Seeks Approval for Tax Lists in Des Moines

County Auditor W. A. Houck will travel to Des Moines Friday with Taylor county’s tax levies to obtain approval from the state comptroller. Once approved his office can proceed with the tax list calculations. Delays stem from valuations changes by the state board and added land tax credit work.

W. A. Houck Des Moines Taylor County Houck State Board

Inter Church Council Presents Carol Sing at Presbyterian Church

The Youth Group of the Inter Church Council gave a pantomime presentation of Raymond MacDonald's Christmas story Why The Chimes Rang to a large congregation at the Presbyterian Church. The council plans a Christmas Carol and Universal Bible Sunday program at 7 30 next Sunday evening December 21 in the Methodist Church.

Inter- Church Council Raymond MacDonald Presbyterian Church Methodist Church

Nicholson Brothers Involved In Auto Crash Near Taylor County

Kirk Nicholson 47 president of the Taylor county board of education is hospitalized in St. Francis, Maryville, with a broken back after a Sunday crash when a 1946 Oldsmobile driven by Eb er Collins failed to stop and slid 20 feet into a ditch near the Jim Sleep farm. Lawrence Nicholson 55, a passenger, sustained minor injuries. Collins and Mrs Narber aided victims and three men carried them to the hospital.

Kirk Nicholson Taylor County Board of Education St. Francis Hospital Maryville Jim Sleep Taylor County Lawrence Nicholson Eber Collins Hopkins Nicholson Collins Vernon Narber Mr. Narber

Wanted In Missouri On Bad Check

Wendell Olson, alleged to have written a bad check at the Main Street Oil Station here, was jailed after arrest by Sheriff Lucas. He served ten days in Justice Beard's court before being turned over to Missouri authorities who sought him for bad check writing in the Maryville area.

Wendell Olson Main Street Lucas

Bedford Bulldogs Dominate Lenox Reserves 93-23

Bedford's Bullpups routed Lenox reserves 93 to 23 as Bedford used 18 players in the opener. Clarence Rogers and Gordon led Lenox with 9 points each while Bedford's Merle Marshall and Paul Bartlett tied for team scoring with 5.

Bulldogs Bedford Lenox Rogers Gordon Merle Marshall Paul Bartlett

Weather Balloon Found Near Platteville by Resident

Ross Brants of Platteville found a weather balloon with parachute and recording units Thursday and mailed it back to the weather bureau in Omaha. Mice damaged the parachute sill, but the instrument box remained in good condition.

Ross Brant Platteville Weather Bureau Omaha

Hunter Again Heads Taylor County P M A

Fred O. Hunter of Bedford was unanimously reelected to lead the Taylor County P M A for six more years. Orson T. Cochran Sharpsburg was chosen vice chairman and Claude R. Abbey Hopking became third member of the county committee. Sixteen delegates from as many townships attended the 10 30 a m election. Glade Keith and George McNees were named first and second alternates. A program discussion and a noon dinner followed the vote.

Fred O. Hunter Bedford Taylor County P.M.A Triple A Orson T. Cochran Sharpsburg Tas Claude R. Abbey Hopking Glade Keith George McNees

Presbyterian Church Service Notice

Gordor F MacLean minister leads Sunday Church School at 11 am followed by Morning Worship. All welcome to attend.

Presbyterian Church Gordor F. MacLean

Christmas Carol and Bible Sunday Service at Methodist Church

Russell G Nye announces Bach Sunday worship at 10 Sunday December 11 01:00 am. Sermon by District Superintendent Dr R W Swick of Creston. 7:30 pm Inter Church Council service. Annual Christmas Carol and Universal Bible Sunday program. Woman's Society of Christian Service meets Friday December 9 at 2 30 pm.

Methodist Church Russell G. Nye Paste ‘Bach R. W. Swick Creston

World Bible Sunday at Baptist Church

Pastor F. H. Cowtes leads World Bible Sunday with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11. The Annunciation message, 6:30 p.m. devotions by Margaret Rowe, evening speaker Mary Lee Herring, young people in charge, baptismal services after the sermon, Bible class Wednesday 7:30, choir practice Thursday 7 p.m. at Mrs. Lowell Caskey’s home.

Lowell Caskey

Sunday services schedule with Rev Overholt ministers

Sunday School at 10 am and preaching at 11 am led by Rev T J Overholt. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm at the home of Mr and Mrs Guy McPherrin T J and Lulu Overholt Pastors.

T. J. Overholt Guy McPherrin T. J Lulu Overholt

Christian Church Bible School and Worship Schedule

The Christian Church Disciples of Christ announces Bible School classes at 10 a.m. and Worship Service at 11 a.m led by Minister Ben W. Sinderson.

Disciples of Christ Ben W.sinderson

Jehovah’s Witnesses to Hear Capp Speak at Kingdom Hall

Thomas Capp of Council Bluffs will address Jehovah’s Witnesses Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Kingdom Hall 205 Jefferson St. He speaks on Why The Bible Has Endured as a representative of the Watchtower Society.

Jehovah’s Witnesses Thomas Capp Council Bluffs Jehovah Witness Service Kingdom Hall Jefferson St Capp Watchtower Society

Chauffeurs Must Renew Licenses Under Iowa Law

Under Iowa law every chauffeur must renew their license annually on the holder’s birthday. Licenses valid for 1949 are extended to the holder’s next birthday in 1950 and must be renewed by that date with the required fee.

Iowa

Bedford Vets Narrow Victory Over Prescott Indians

Bedford Vets edged Prescott 39-36 on Wednesday to remain in second place in the league. Blaine Shupe scored 12 in the second and third periods as Bedford built a 10 point lead before Prescott closed to two in the final minute. Bedford controlled the ball late to secure the win.

Bedford Vets Prescott Indians Invaders Vets Bedford Blaine Shupe Prescott Hullinger Terrell Burham Burks Harbour Cobb C Marshall G Shupe Mathew Smith L. Lane F Jackson F Vicker Be HH Briles C Cc. Lane G Birt G B G Johns Sturn Marshall Cseeeni L

Sheriff and Attorney Attend State Peace Officers Meeting

Sheriff Harry Lucas and County Attorney A Eltom Jensen attended the three day state peace officers convention in Des Moines. State Attorney Larson outlined a campaign to clean gambling from the state and urged officials to know and enforce the laws. The meeting also explained the auto drivers liability law and distributed accident report blanks.

Harry Lucas A. Eltom Jensen Des Moines Lucas Jensen Mr. Larson

Davidson Escapes Serious Injuries In Rural Collision

Dwight Davidson and his four year old son narrowly escaped serious injuries when a wagon and horse team were struck from behind by a Fells City Creamery truck on highway 148 south of town. The wagon was demolished and one horse was killed while the pair were en route to a corn field near their home. The truck driven by Jesse L Hall failed to brake adequately as he slowed to approach, with another vehicle from the north preventing a leftward swing around the wagon.

Dwight Davidson Davidson Fells City Jesse L. Hall Golden Rod

Rebekahs Elect Officers for New Term

The Rebekahs and Odd Fellows lodges have chosen officers for the term starting January 1. Appointees will be installed early next year. Rebekahs Noble Grand Ruth Clark, Vice Grand Norma Snyder, Recording Secretary Audrey Cox, Financial Secretary Ida Weingarth, Treasurer Mildred Kennedy. LO, F Noble Grand Boyd Novinger, Vice Grand Lemuel Purcell, Recording Secretary Thos. D. Hosman, Financial Secretary Don Burks, Treasurer Max Keith.

Rebekah and Odd Fellows

Dinner in Bedford Honors Duane Simmons for 4-H trip

The Iowa Power and Light Company will host a dinner at the American Legion Building in Bedford to honor Duane Simmons and his parents Mr and Mrs Wilbur Simmons. Duane is celebrated for outstanding rural electrification work and has just earned a trip to the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago with attendees from Town Power and Light Westinghouse 4H friends and other guests invited.

Iowa Power and Light Company Duane Simmons Wilbur Simmons American Legion Bedford Duane Chicago Town Power and Light Westinghouse

Bedford High Christmas Program Planned for December 14

The annual Christmas program by Bedford High School music groups is set for Wednesday December 14 at 7 30 p m. Miss Mary Ellen Blalock and Mrs Mildred Stacy direct. The program features traditional Christmas music and less common pieces with strong school support hoped.

Bedford High School Mary Ellen Blalock Mildred Stacy

Pick Ed Ackley At Springs At Ex celsior Springs

Ed Ackley of Bedford is taking baths and treatments at Ex Celisor Springs Missouri. Mrs Henton of Gravity underwent surgery at Clarinda Hospital from Tuesday through Friday.

Ed Ackley Bedford Excelsior Springs Missouri

Illness and stroke hit local residents near Clearfield

Mrs. Longfellow is reported quite ill at her home northeast of Clearfield. Mrs. Elias Ames of Sheridan suffered a stroke several days ago and is in serious condition.

Longfellow Ivan .Longfellow Clearfield Elias Ames Sheridan

Be Le Clark Reported Recovering After Mild Heart Attack

Clark of New Market suffered a light heart attack Friday evening but is reported better.

Clark Serpe New

Chas. Johnson Undergoes Surgery at Des Moines Hospital

Chas Johnson nephew of Frank Bye of Clearfield underwent surgery at Veterans Hospital in Des Moines on Wednesday. He is reported in stable condition with the operation performed at the facility.

Chas. Johnson Frank Bye Clearfield Veterans Hospital Des Moines

Pruitt Breaks Hand Repairing Basement Door

A. W. Pruitt of the Bedford Cafe broke a bone in his right hand when a heavy basement doorway collapsed on it while he was making repairs.

Byrns Family Takes Vernie Byrns to Des Moines Hospital

Vernie W. Byrns of Athelstan was taken to the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines on Tuesday. He was accompanied by his wife and children Ottis Byrns and spouse along with his daughter.

Vernie W. Byrns Athelstan Veterans Hospital Des Moines Ottis Byrns

Lepley Taken From St Joseph Hospital Homeward to Clearfield

John Lepley aged father of Lee Lepley of Clearfield was moved from St Joseph hospital last week to his son's home in Clearfield for care and reunion supervision.

John Lepley Lee Lepley Clearfield St. Joseph

Anderson to Undergo Operation in Rochester

Word from Rochester says Dr. T. E. Anderson of this city is to have an operation, either yesterday or today. Mrs. Anderson accompanies him, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Anderson of this city are also in Rochester.

Anderson Rochester T. E. Anderson Robert Anderson

Waterman Home From Hospital After Surgery

John Waterman was brought home Tuesday from Missouri Methodist Hospital St. Joseph where he had surgery last week. His daughter Muriel Waterman a nurse at the Veterans Hospital Des Moines cared for him and stayed with the family until Wednesday evening. Mrs Waterman has also been ill but is improving.

John Waterman Missouri Methodist Hospital St. Joseph Muriel Waterman Veterans Hospital Des Moines

Butler Fined for Trespassing on Glen Hayes Farm

Murl Butler of Benton was arrested by Sheriff Harry Lucas after beer trapping without the owner’s consent on the Glen Hayes farm near Conway. Justice Ed Beard imposed a $10 fine plus costs for the trespassing charge.

Butler Murl Butler Benton Mount Ayr Harry Lucas Glen Hayes Conway Ed Beard

Marriage Licenses Issued by Clerk of Court Report

Recently issued licenses list Delpert Shaffer of Clearfield and Aud rey Peterson of Lenox on November 25. Warren D. Clark and Mary A. Shum of Bedford and Berman Jasper of Ravenwood with Dora Graham of Stanberry on December 2. Billy W. Sanders and Marjorie Robinson of Bedford on December 6.

Clerk of the Court C. E. Paul Delpert Shaffer Clearfield Audrey Peterson Lenox Warren D. Clark Mary A. Shum Bedford Berman Jasper Ravenwood Dora Graham Stanberry Billy W. Sanders Marjorie Robinson

Polio Drive Begins in Taylor County This January

The Taylor County Chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis announces a polio drive starting January 1 aided by a $1450 check from national March of Dimes headquarters. Chapter chairman Mrs. Walter Owens notes funds are needed as cases rise and local patients require costly care including daily hospital treatments.

Taylor County National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis March of Dimes Organization Walter Owens Clearfield March of Dimes National Headquarters Owens Bedford M. D. Lewis George Thompken Lenagg Clifford Young

Bedford High School Honor Roll Named For Six Weeks

The Bedford High School Honor Roll for the second six weeks lists Straight A students Lula Mae Book Wayre Owen Marie Rowe Virginia Stewart Seniors Beverly Bowman Beverly Crane Charles Dinwiddie Mary Lee Herring Tarl Marshall Kathleen McMillin Norma Myers Clarice Osburn Eunice Penton Marilyn Reynolds Nellie Sparks Martha Steeve Charles Stephens Bill Steward Dick Thompson Mary Thornton Peggy Young Jurders Norma Alexander Paul Bartlett Jr Martha Beebe Geraldine Cole Frances Cross Lois Marley Couise Nevinger Barbara Putnam Margaret Sleep Martha Stickelman Helen Wintermute Sophomores Dean Barks Anna Cochran Jean Corliss Peggy Henry Darrell Hensley Eugene Houk Rex John Janet Marley Betty Martin Kathryn Martin John Reed Eileen Ripperger Margaret White Beverly Williams Freshmen Carole Blake Shirley Bristow Donna Busby Shirley Poore Ardyth Rowe Shirley Safley Donna Stephens Ruby Stephens Sylvia Thompson.

Bedford High School Lula Mae Book Wayre Owen Marie Rowe Virginia Stewart Beverly Bowman Beverly Crane Charles Dinwiddie Mary Lee Herring Tarl Marshall Kathleen McMillin Norma Myers Clarice Osburn Eunice Penton Marilyn Reynolds Nellie Sparks Martha Steeve Charles Stephens Bill Steward Dick Thompson Mary Thornton Peggy Young Norma Alexander Paul Bartlett, Jr Martha Beebe Geraldine Cole Frances Cross Lois Marley Couise _Nevinger Barbara Putnam Margaret Sleep Martha Stickelman Helen Wintermute Dean Barks Anna Cochran Jean Corliss Peggy Henry Darrell Hensley Eugene Houk Rex John Janet Marley Betty Martin Kathryn Martin John Reed Eileen Ripperger Margaret White Beverly Williams Carole Blake Shirley Bristow Donna Busby Shirley Poore Ardyth Rowe Shirley Safley Donna Stephens Ruby Stephens Sylvia Thompson

Carney Named AFL Labor Organizer in Tri-City Area

Cliff Carney, former Times-Press linotype operator in Moline, has received AFL organizer credentials and is now president of the Tri-City Federation of Labor. He is described as a capable union leader with years of devoted activity in the Tri-City area and Illinois, with the appointment coming directly from Green, AFL head.

Cliff Carney Times-Press Moline American Federation of Labor Carney Tri-City

Business Women Plan Holiday Party

The Business and Professional Womens Club will hold a Christmas party and dinner at Mrs. Edna Hook's home on Monday night December 12. Dinner starts at seven. Board of Directors oversees arrangements. Each member should bring a White Elephant gift.

Business and Professional Womens’ Club Edna Hook

Sheriff Arrests Trio for Driving Law Violations

Cla rinda residents W F Daugherty Harold Casteel and Joe Edwards were arrested by Sheriff Harry Lucas on highway 2 west of Bedford. Daugherty faced intoxication charges and was committed to the state hospital. Casteel and Edwards faced license related charges with fines imposed.

W. F. Daugherty Harold Casteel Joe Edwards Clarinda Harry Lucas Bedford Daugherty State Hospital Casteel Edwards Bob Burt

Two Newborns Reported in Local Homes

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Darrell Monk of Clearfield on Saturday November 26 named Virginia Lee. Another daughter arrived for Mr and Mrs George Swan of Clarinda on Thursday November 24 named Cygnethia. Mr Swan is a former resident of Clearfield.

Darrell Monk Clearfield Virginia ‘Lee George Swan Clarinda Cygenthea Swan

Madonna Dobson To Play In Messiah At Drake University

Drake University in Des Moines presents Handel's Messiah with Madonna Nash Dobson in the first violins. Standford Hulshizer directs a 600-voice chorus and 50-member orchestra on December 11 at Drake's KMT Radio Theatre. Dobson, from Bedford, teaches at Riley school and has appeared with the Des Moines Symphony for seven years. Family plans holiday visit with her parents and relatives in Des Moines.

Drake University Des Moines KMT Radio Theatre Standford Hulshizer Madonna Nash Dobson Bedford Dobson Drake Des Moines Symphony Orchestra Riley School

Ulrich Infant Dies in Iowa City Burial Held in Corning

The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Ulrich of Des Moines died shortly after birth Saturday night in Iowa City and was buried at Corning Tuesday afternoon. Mr Ulrich formerly resided in Bedford and is a nephew of Mrs Thos Hosman.

Harry Ulrich Des Moines Iowa City Corning Tuedsay

Bedford Falls to Corning in Two Hard Fought Losses

Bedford suffered 33 29 and 31 24 defeats at Corning on the Red Raiders court. McClelland led Corning with 17 points while Maxon Dougherty added 14 for Bedford. Bartlett left the game in the second half contributing to Bedford’s scoring drought as free throws hurt the visitors. Ed Mullin paced Corning with 15 points and Bedford struggled from the line.

Bedford Cagers Corning Red Raiders McClelland Maxon Dougherty Bulldogs Paul Bartlett Bedford Varsity Ed Mullin Dinwiddie Blake Dougherty Sleep Bartlett Cole Yoo E. Marshall M. Marshall Mullin Norton McEwen Lawerence Jd Scott van Pelt Widner Scott McHiner

Bedford approves 25 year franchise grant vote

Bedford voters approve Town Power & Light with 505 participating. Four hundred fourteen yes and eighty four no, ward results show strong support. An official says street lights will be installed and lit by December 22 with work starting this week.

Bedford Town Power & Light

Grand Masonic Officers to Attend Bedford Event

The Third Degree in Masonry will be conferred at Masonite Temple Bedford Thursday December 15 at 7 80 p m. Grand Master of Iowa Don Carenter Council Bluffs and other grand officers plan to attend with arrangements for a 6 p m dinner in Bedford. Local Masons are asked to donate food for a cafeteria style meal after the degree work.

Masonite Bedford Iowa Don ‘Carenter Council Bluffs Harry. Downs Greene Dale Cox Ottumwa Dick Stoufer John Davison Wellman Harry Blosser Creston Grand Lodge Paul Morris

Vogts Return From West After Five Week Auto Trip

Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Vogt arrived home after a five week journey covering about 6700 miles. They visited Salt Lake City and relatives in Yakima Washington, and in California with Mr. Vogt’s siblings in Hellsburg and Big Bear Lake and their daughter June and husband Paul Borrusch in National City. En route home they saw Ma Vogt’s sister in Laverne Oklahoma. Rain fell once and daily highs stayed near 40 degrees.

Ma Vogt Laverne, Oklo

Soil Conservation District Erects Office Building

Taylor County Soil Conservation District commissioners begin constructing an office building on their lot east of the Iowa Missouri Monument Works. When finished it will house the Soil Conservation Service in Taylor County. The basement is dug and concrete blocks are being laid by Carl Snyder. Last summer a garage was added at the back for government vehicle storage.

Taylor County Soil Conservation District The Soil Conservation Service Taylor County Carl Snyder Soil District

Extension Director To Visit Bedford Public Schools

Dr. Dorothy Miller of Iowa State Teachers College will visit Bedford Public Schools on December 15 and 16 to present constructive work in elementary science. She will explain new teaching methods and measurements, illustrate lessons, and hold consultations with teachers and student teachers about curriculum aids, experiments, and observations.

Dorothy Miller Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Bedford

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