08 Dec 1977
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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1977
Page
1
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Walkup of Blockton announce the engagement of their daughter Debbie to David French son of Mr and Mrs J B French of Conway Both are Bedford High School seniors and have set a wedding date.
Circle four of the United Methodist Women will meet December 14 at the home of Patsy Gray. The meeting will begin at 7 30 p m. Triangle Club luncheon December 13 hosted by Vivian Haidsiak. Nettie Redenbaugh will have the program. Eastern Star December 13 committee members listed. Christmas Tea by United Christian Presbyterian Women December 13 devotions and program Christmas Story chaired by Mary Cabeen. Taylor Lodge No 156 AF and AM meets December 8 at 7 30 in Masonic Temple Bedford. Travel Club hosted by Muriel Waterman December 12 Christmas program music by Dona Fine. Democratic women met November 26 for dessert luncheon and officers elected. Next meeting January 21 potluck at Blue Check Room.
The Taylor County Unit of the American Cancer Society met November 30 at the Clearfield Lions Club Building. Mrs. Ruth Norton played pre dinner piano, six members attended, Charmion Stewart showed a child friendly film, and a Des Moines Iowa State Convention review followed. The next meeting is January 30 at 1 30 p m in Lenox with Mrs Bessie Henderson hosting.
Bedford and Manor report social calls from families across multiple towns including Kansas City Red Oak and Council Bluffs. Bowling standings show Grace Morris Oma Dalton and Minnie Hoover posting high gains while Bible study recalls Corinthians twelve. New resident Mrs Rachel Churchill joins the Manor with two upcoming celebrations noted.
Local residents hosted and attended Thanksgiving dinners and visits across several towns. Guests included families from Bedford Clarinda Des Moines and Omaha. Sudden snow disrupted travel in Nebraska City and Des Moines areas during the holiday period.
In honor of Mr and Mrs Wilford Lynch 50th anniversary their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Kenneth Benham of Dallas Texas and grandchildren host a reception December 18 from 2 to 4 pm in the Blue Check Room of State Savings Bank Bedford Iowa all friends and relatives invited
Mr and Mrs Edgar Seaton celebrate Chad Wesley born November 22 with grandparents Norman Hawn Ralph Safley Bob Seaton and more. Mr and Mrs James Scott greet Jamie Leigh born November 29 with Orth and Walter Scott grandparents. Mr and Mrs Mike Rucker welcome Kyle Keith born November 23 with Farrens and Rucker families. Denise Renee born November 25 to Mr and Mrs Morris Sump with Alden Fine grandparents and Beulah Killam and Dessie Fine great grandparents.
Several Area residents underwent hospital care in late November and early December. Dean Newkirk of Blockton had surgery at University Hospital Iowa City on November 30. Merv Jones of Blockton remained at Rosary Hospital Corning. Tony Pace of New Market admitted November 28 at Clarinda Municipal Hospital. Betty Summerhays of Bedford admitted November 28 and discharged November 29. Neva Lawrence of Bedford admitted December 1 at Clarinda Municipal Hospital.
A note of appreciation from Mae Kuhn thanks neighbors friends and the Rebekah Lodge for a plant. Special thanks go to nurses aides and Dr Zehr for patience and care during a hospital stay. Gratitude also to Rev Ray McCain Ben Scane Lois Scane and June Hellyen for their visits.
A personal note expresses gratitude for cards letters prayers and visits during illness and hospitalization. The writer Incz Owyns emphasizes appreciation for food flowers calls and newsy notes and extends blessings to all who offered support.
Government and business studies show farm efficiency more than doubled in 50 years. Research results lower food costs and improve product distribution, benefiting society. Farm workers per hour have dropped while output per worker soars, with a single farm town feeding many more people than decades ago.
The text traces historical changes in how much food a worker can buy for a single hour of labor. It notes 1978 and earlier years, comparing prices of round steak and milk to show rising purchasing power and farm efficiency.
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