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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1949

Page

9

Young Married Group Plans Winter Meetings in Taylor County

Taylor County Farm Bureau reports a regional gathering attended by Dale Dyke and several couples. The group plans a series of winter meetings with dates to be set, focusing on recreation and education for eligible young farm couples.

Taylor County County Farms Bureau Dale Dyke Taylor County Red Oak John ‘Hunter Don Glass Lee Moeller Farm

Des Moines Set To Host State Farm Bureau Convention

Local Taylor County Farm Bureau officers and members plan travel to Des Moines for the state convention opening November 28. The Des Moines event will feature several speakers including Senator Clinton F. Anderson former secretary of agriculture.

Des Moines Taylor County Farm Bureau Town Farm Bureau Federation Clinton F. Anderson Agri

Annual Farm Bureau convention agenda announced

Culture and labor leader Walter Ruether will address the annual meeting. The four day convention includes Farm Bureau Women Exensior Directors rural youth groups officers and former officers livestock groups and board members of affiliated companies. Entertainment features KRINT stage play Town State College actors Farm Bureau dance and special dinners in KRNT ballroom. Extension staff John R Hunter Dale Dyke and Mrs John Hunter will attend.

John R. Hunter Dale Dyke County John Hunter Taylor County Arm

Pest Control Clinic Set for Bedford in February

County Extension Director John Hunter announced a Pest Control Clinic to be held in Bedford on February 17. Co sponsored by the county extension personnel and the Iowa State College Extension Service the event will help farmers solve two of the biggest problems facing modern day Corn Belt agriculture.

Bedford John Hunter Iowa State College Extension Service

Expert Specialists Talk on Corn Borers and Weeds

College specialists in corn borer and weed control will join the program to discuss treatment options. Hunter arranged a Pest Control Clinic stop in Bedford as part of a 36 stop statewide tour. The season’s borers have driven high demand for the latest information, with discussions, exhibits, movies, and bulletins offered free at the meeting.

Hunter Taylor County Bedford

Harvest Home Sunday Service by Dallas Delphiniums

The Dallas Delphiniums held a Harvest Home Service at the Methodist and Christian churches in New Market on Sunday November 13. Nine members participated with Dor is Long reading the Country Girls Creed and Elynor Anderson leading the responsive scripture. The benediction was given by Dor is Harland as chorus members sang Dreaming and were led by Thelma Glasgow Shirley Shaffer Mary Lou Damewood Carol Cabbage Helen Glasgow and Lois Anderson.

Dallas Delphiniums New Market Doris Long Elynor Anderson Doris Harland Thelma Glassgow Shirley Shaffer Mary Lou Damewood Carol ‘Cabbage Helen Glassgow Lois Anderson

Holt Buddies Meet Holt Gassies in November

The Holt Buddies gathered with the Holt Gassies on November 16 to discuss record books and next year’s projects. Glen Huntington led with the club’s top premium money from last year’s Taylor County Pair, and Darrell Beemer proposed a 5 cent fine for any member called down. Seventeen boys signed in as plans for a December 1 Lenox skating party and a Christmas drawing with the girls were set.

Holt Holt Gassies Glen Huntington Taylor County Darrell Beemer Lenox

Holt Lassies Meet at Mt Pleasant School

The Holt Lassies met at Mt Pleasant school house on November 16 with seven members. Roll call asked how to improve home grounds. Names were drawn for Christmas. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is the first Wednesday in December.

Holt ‘Lassies Mt. Pleasant

Aluminum Tray Workshop Planned at School

A workshop on etched aluminum trays is set for December 6 with instruction by Mrs. Cecil Allen of Hopkins. Organized by county Home Economist efforts, the session runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and trays measure 18 to 20 inches. Participants must call the Farm Bureau or write Mrs. John Hunter to join and pay only material costs.

Cecil Allen Hopkins Merrill Jackson Farm Bureau John Hunter

Rocket 4 H Club Meeting Adds New Member

The Rocket 4 H club met November 10 at Jo Ann James and John Hopson's. Roger Reith became a new member. Members played ping pong and refreshments were served.

Jo Ann James John ‘Hopson Roger Reith

Group See Creston Indianola Game

A group of Bedford High School students and teachers traveled to Creston Tuesday night to watch the Creston versus Indianola game. Indianola coach is vo Sjeklocha, formerly of Bedford. Attending were Miss Alice Hansen, Miss Marjorie Mead, Miss Marjorie Casey, Miss Alderson, Peggy Young, Geraldine Cole, Eunice Penton, Charles Dinwiddie, Dick Thompson, Earl Marshall, Gerald Cole, Paul Bartlett, and Loren Dyke.

BHS Creston Indianola Vo Sjeklocha Bedford Alice Hansen Marjorie Mead Marjorie Casey Miss Alderson Peggy Young Geraldine Cole Eunice Penton Charles Dinwiddie Dick Thompson Earl Marshall Gerald Cole Paul Bartlett Loren Dyke

New Market Church Cleared On Debt After Dedication

On Sunday November 20 the New Market Church of Christ celebrated paying off its about $12 000 debt two years after opening. Nearly 200 attended a morning dedication service followed by a basket dinner. In the afternoon a double ordination ordained Ivin Stickelman as lay minister and Darrel D Malcom son of Mr and Mrs Malcom also ordained Darrel studies at Lincoln Illinois Institute and preached at Braddyville Sunday evening and at his home church Monday evening.

New Market Robert Malcom Darrel Lincoln, Illinois Braddyville

Good Blood Lines In Local Guernsey

Safley Bros and H L Pote own Langwater Aladdin a Guernsey bull at Ogden Iowa in exchange with Grand Good and Son breeders. Langwater Alma mother of the bull has Langwater Autocrat a son that topped the Wisconsin State Sale at Fer Till Wis for 2850 dollars. The dam produced a butter fat record of 842 pounds last year and the Wisconsin sale at Waukesha on October 10 saw 58 head of Guernseys average 621.81 dollars.

Wisconsin Waukesha

Hadley Assumes Adjutant General Post in Texas

Lt. Col John C Hadley takes new duties as Adjutant General of the Twelfth Air Force at Brooks AFB Texas. He transferred from Barksdale AFB Louisiana to HQ Twelfth Air Force and initially serves as assistant Adjutant General in charge of reserve records.

John C.hadley Twelfth Air Force Brooks Air Force Base Texas Hadley Barksdale Air Force Base Louisiana Twelfth

Grants Receive Degrees At Maryville

Mr and Mrs William W Grant of Maryville spent Sunday in Bedford with her parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Lincoln They completed their college work at Maryville on November 22 and will stay at 222 East Sixth Street until fall Then he pursues a Master’s degree at a state university He earned a B S and B A with a Business Administration major and a French minor She earned a B S in Education with a Primary Education major Dorothea Lincoln of Bedford is her maiden name

William W. Grant Maryville Bedford Elmer Lincoln Grant Hast 6Th Street State University Dorothea Lincoln

Raymond West Listed in Who’s Who in the Midwest

Raymond West of Jefferson City Missouri, a former farmer for nineteen years seven miles south of Blockton, is named in Who’s Who in the Midwest. The listing notes his regional impact and ties to R E A and Nodaway Worth Electric Cooperative.

Raymond Jefferson City Missouri Blockton Midwest Taylor County R.E.A Nodaway-Worth

Wests Move to Columbia for Education and Journalism Roles

The Wests relocated to Columbia Missouri in 1944 to educate their children while Mr West began college at age 41. He earned a B S in Journalism in 1946 and a B S in Agriculture in 1947 joining multiple honor societies and professional groups. Since 1947 he has been director of information for the Missouri Farm Bureau Federation and managing editor of the Missouri Farm Bureau News, with notable photography and agricultural journalism work.

Wests Columbia Missouri West Alpha Zeta Gamma ‘Sigma Delta Sigma Delta Chi Kappa Alpha Mu Q.E.B.H American Agricultural Editors Ass’n National Farm Bureau Editors Association Missouri Farm Bureau Federation Missouri Farm Bureau News

Howard Mohler Receives BA Degree at Teachers College

Howard Mohler is among seventy five candidates for degrees at Town State Teachers College fall quarter graduation on November 23. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Graduates were honored at a dinner and reception in the Commons Monday night without a formal ceremony.

Howard Dean Mohler Town State Teachers College Marshal R. Beard Teachers College Howard

Graduates May Return For Spring Commencement

Graduates may return for the spring commencement and receive their diplomas at that time.

Executor’s Notice for C. W. Jones Sr. Estate in Bedford Iowa

On November 30 1949 the District Court of Taylor County Iowa appointed C H Young as Executor of the Will and Estate of C W Jones Sr deceased. All debts should be paid to the executor and all claims presented to the court for allowance. Ralph C Jones attorney. Bedford Iowa.

District Court of Taylor County Down C. W. Jones C. H. Young Ralph C. Jones Bedford Iowa Saville

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