Santa Claus Parade to Feature Alaska Reindeer in Bedford
Bedford welcomes a December 15 parade with Santa driving a float carrying Alaskan reindeer Eskimo dog team Shetland ponies and a live camel. The event includes festive bands clowns and banners as residents flock to see the Christmas spectacle and animals parade through town. The day also includes plans to secure more water from a regional lake amid low creek flow and dam concerns.
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Bedford
Santa Claus
United States
Santa
North
Bedford Band
Bedford Business Houses
C E S Elects Officers for 1937
The Order of Eastern Star met at the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening December 8 and elected officers for 1937. Gretchen Coy was named Worthy Matron and Robert Coy as Worthy Patron with Olive Nelson as Associate Matron and J Kikreteg as Secretary. Mary Moor was chosen Treasurer Hulda Bria Conduct and Mary Jean Salter Associate Conductress with Sarah Pete as extra. Installation set for December 15.
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Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Gretchen Coy
Robert Coy
Olive Nelson
Patrom
J. Kikreteg
Mary Moor
Hulda Bria
Mary Jean Salter
Sarah Pete
McNees Buys Blockton Farm From Adkins in 120 Acres
William Adkins sold his 120 acre Blockton area farm to George McNees of Bedford. Possession to be Jan 10 1937 with the McNees family moving in spring. Adkinses will relocate to California. Deal arranged by Bradley and Chilcote. Simpson College stringed quartet to broadcast from WIID Chicago Dec 13 at 0 30.
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McNees
William Adkins
Blockton
George McNees
Bedford
Simpson College
Misa Mildred Severs
WIID
Chicago
Simpson
Open Jury Trial Here Monday
The Cook versus Shackelton jury trial opened in Taylor County district court before Judge Homer A. Fuller. Anita Cook, a minor, sought damages from Lyle Shackelton after a snow related accident on highway 34 east of Stringtown. The jury returned a verdict for the Cook girl totaling 1350 dollars.
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Cook
County Legion Meeting At Bedford December 17
All former service men of any war are invited to a county Legion meeting at the Bedford Legion hall next Thursday evening December 17. Turkey sandwiches and coffee will be provided. You need not be a paid member to attend. bring dues if possible. Veterans of the Spanish American War are especially welcome.
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Eld
Legion Hall
Bedford
Legion
Christmas Money At Treasurer's Office
County Treasurer J. R. Henderson says refunds from full tax payments are ready at the office in the form of checks for taxpayers who did not call for them. Virgil Putnam sustained a skull fracture from a falling limb while felling a tree at his home. he is improving and up around the house.
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J. R. Henderson
Virgil Putnam
Court of Honor For Boy Scouts in Bedford
Thirty eight Tay lor county boy scouts will receive second class pins and ratings at a Bedford Presbyterian church court of honor Sunday afternoon Dec 13 at 3 oclock. J C Underwood Tall Corn Council Des Moines will speak on scout work opportunities. Bedford Siam and Gravity scouts will be recognized for second class requirements. Rev Robert Boshen will lead and a program includes colors pledge and awards.
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Taylor County
Presbyterian Church
Bedford
J.C. Underwood
Tall Corn Council
Des Moines
Robert Boshen
Court of Honor
Siam
Gravity
White Christmas planned to aid needy families
Bedford officials coordinate a community effort to provide Christmas aid for Needy children. Volunteers form committees to list recipients and distribute clothing food toys and money. Donations sought via the Times-Press office with a distribution event set for December 24 and a kids dinner planned separately.
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Bedford
Orie Jones
Allin Nelson
Harlan Pete
O’birn
Relief Office
Charles Churchill
Verg Johnson
Cecile Long
Robert Boshen
W. H. Hoge
William Overhulger
C. Max Buck
Allie Nelson
Kenneth Werth
Orie L. Jones
Times- Press Office
Stephen LaMar
H. E. Mathew
Bob Coy
A. W. Hamblin
Paul Hertz
Duane Roberts
Carl Bruns
Jas. A. Lucas
F. L. Wetmore
John Wogan
W. E. Crim, Jr
Bedford Men Hurt In Wreck
Bnd Chamberlin with Joe Greenway and his son Walter were injured in a Wednesday morning auto crash west of Mt. Ayr. Chamberlin suffered a broken hand, arm and facial injuries, and a skull fracture. Joe Greenway had a broken arm, a severe ear laceration, and a serious skull injury. Walter Greenway had cuts and bruises not considered serious. The accident occurred when Chamberlin’s V-8 rear collided with a skidding truck after a mailman altered course ahead.
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Bnd
Maryville
Walter Greenway
Champberlin
Salt on sidewalks urged to melt ice hazards downtown
Property owners downtown and in residence sections are urged to sprinkle salt on icy sidewalks to hasten melting and reduce hazards during the past week’s freezing conditions.
Mr and Mrs Chitty Celebrate Fortieth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Will Chitty of Sharpsburg were honored at their son Paul Chittys home on December 2 marking their fortieth wedding anniversary. The event included a surprise mock wedding and games with a large gathering of relatives and friends.
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Sharpsburg
Will Chitty
Paul Chitty
Ed Richey
Shan Richey
James Clark
C. M. Jenks
Wm. Boyden
Guy Campain
Lydia Filbert
Jess Dresher
Geo. Gillett
J. O. Key
Margaret Rose Holmes
Gladys
Pauline
Paul Edwin
Steal Car of Gilford Found Stripped Later
A 1934 Chevrolet coach stolen from Clarence Gilford living between Gravity and New Market Wednesday night last week was found Sunday a few miles from home, stripped of a radio heater and other parts. Sheriff T. V. Lacy investigated.
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Clarence Gilford
Gravity
New Market
T. V. Lacy
Bicycle stolen from porch in Gravity report
A bicycle was reported stolen from the porch at the W. R. Davis home in Gravity Friday night. The incident was filed with Sherritt vs Lacy.
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W. R. Davis
Gravity
Sherritt Vs * Lacy
Tuesday Bangle Day Picks Up Christmas Seal Funds
Christmas Seal Sale total grows ahead of Tuesday’s event in Bedford. Ted double barred crosses will be displayed by Seal workers on the streets. Mrs W H Blakemore leads the sale with Mrs Paul Morris reporting improving return letters and many still pending.
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Ted
Bedford
W. H. Blakemore
Paul Morris
Ladies Aid
The
Presbyterian Church
George Schmitz
Chas. Elliott
Robert Grunden
J. F. Clinkenbeard
City Hires Cornell As Extra Night Watch
City council votes to employ Charles W. Cornell as extra night watchman for three months. Cornell will assist regular watchman Ben Long during winter months to deter pilfering, with merchants advised to take extra precautions.
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Cornell
Charles W. Cornell
Ben Long
Adults start soil conservation night classes at B H S
The soil conservation night classes at B H S began with informal sessions and charts. The third class meets Monday December 14 in the Vocational Agriculture rooms, inviting farmers and business people to attend seven meetings before Christmas and resume in January.
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Vocational Agriculture
Taylor County
Carl Bruns
Vec. Ag
Fire Destroys Barn At Jake Kernen Farm
A large barn and outbuildings burned at the Jake Kernen farm north of Bedford early Friday. The fire, starting in a round barn, destroyed a team of horses, implements, harness, hay and grain. Total loss estimated over $6000 with the cause unknown.
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Jake Kernen
Bedford
C N Nelson Breaks Leg Again in Ice Slip
Charles N Nelson of Bedford slipped on ice near the W H Blakemore home Sunday morning causing a broken leg. He was treated at a St Joseph hospital, where X rays confirmed the fracture and a cast was applied. He will stay in hospital a few weeks before returning home. The injury affects the same leg as a previous accident near Jefferson Iowa years ago.
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Charles N. Nelson
Bedford
W. H. Blakemore
St. Joseph
Nelson
Jefferson
Iowa
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Boy Scouts
Wm. Overhul
Bex
Court of Hour
Scoure
J. C. Underwood
Gravity Scouts
Court Avenue
Court House
Court Street
Greenways and
Chamberlin
Mt. Ayr
Mrs. Chitty
Gilford
Jake Kernen Farm
C. N. Nelson
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