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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1941

Page

2

Bedford Couple's Daughter Jeanne Weds Jack Baumgartnner

Mrs G W Hook of Bedford announces the marriage of Jeanne Hook to Jack Baumgartnner of Billings Montana. The service occurred Wednesday November 26 in Laurel Montana. Jeanne remains employed in Billings with H T Hedden Life Insurance Company. Jack Baumgartnner is connected with a Billings jewelry firm and is a Sigma Nu alumnus from Pullman Washington.

G. W. Hook Bedford Jeanne Jack Baumgartnner Billings Montana Laurel Shaffer Pillings Bedford High School H. T. Hedden Life Insurance Company Ernest J. Baumgartnner Pullman Washington Sigma Nu

Nineteenth Century Club Thurso Hostess Event

Mrs To E Anderson will host the Nineteenth Century Club Thurso event at a de concert. The notice lists teas and literary activities with multiple names among attendees, including Mrs Anderson and Mr Wright, noting an heirship and memorial tone.

To E. Anderson Thurso Attertine Deo Sieffensan Bas Wright Keergerd Arch Diuicias

Travel Club Meets Early For Christmas Season

Mrs Nelson reviews a book at the Travel Club while Christian Ladies Aid plans an early December meeting due to holidays. Mrs Earl Stone chairs the serving committee assisted by Cecile Nickle Mary Jane Keith Frank Souder Jr Geo Putnam and Charles Rae in entertaining duties.

Frente Et Sae Christian Ladies Aid Jolay Joret Wall de Ladies Aid Secandly Cuirena of Christ Twe Earl Stone Cecile Nickle Mary Jane Keith Frank So

Rebekahs Set Christmas Party for Golden Rule Circle

Mrs Eva Lake will host a Christmas party for the Golden Rule Circle of the Rebekah Wedge at the 10.0.F. hall Friday afternoon Dec 19. A ten cent gift exchange is planned. Assisting with the entertainment are Mrs John S Nevins Mrs Dwight Davidson Mrs M Burrell Mrs A B MecCoun Mrs Glenn Lovitt Mrs Elizabeth Besco Mrs Fannie Double and Mrs George McMaster.

Rebekahs Eva Lake Golden Rule Rebekah Wedge F. Hall Lake John S. Nevins Dwight , Davidson M. G. Burrell A. B. MecCoun Glenn Lovitt Elizabeth Besco Fannie Double George McMaster

Christmas Party for Baptist Friendly Class at Washam Home

Mr and Mrs Charles Washam host the Friendly class of the Baptist church for a Christmas party at their home on Monday evening December 15. A ten cent gift exchange will take place. Assisting hosts include Mr and Mrs A F Cirksena Mr and Mrs Wilbur Young Mr and Mrs Ivan Wells Mr and Mrs Cecil Morrison and Mr and Mrs Finis Park.

Charles Washam The Baptist Church Washam A. F. Cirksena Wilbur Young Ivan Wells Cecil Morrison Finis Park

H P S Club Holds December Meeting With Courtnage

Mrs Edna Courtnage hosted the H P S Club on Thursday December 4 with eleven members and two guests. Officers were elected: President Mrs Carl Wilson Vice President Mrs E E Orme Secretary Mrs Lock Branson. Refreshments followed. The Christmas meeting is planned for December 18 at Mrs Joe Dawsons.

H.P.S. Club Courtnage Edna Courtnage Carl Wilson E. E. Orme Lock Branson Joe Dawson

Rural Progressive Club Holds All Day Meeting

Mrs. M. K. Vawter hosted the Rural Progressive Club Thursday December 4 for an all day session. Husbands of members attended as guests. A basket dinner was served at noon and the afternoon featured Chinese Checkers and a Christmas gift exchange. The January meeting will be at Mrs. James Hamilton's home.

Ross H.M.P James Ross Miss Jane Kennedy Donna Rae Akers C. E. Longfellow M. K. Vawter Rural Progressive Club James Hamilton

Mrs Wayne Paige to host Thursday Club luncheon and party

Mrs Wayne Paige will entertain the Thursday Club at a one o'clock luncheon and Christmas party at her home on Thursday afternoon December 18. She will be assisted by Mrs James Pullan. Other hostesses include Mrs Paul Godfrey Mrs H S Ron and Mrs H L Hartzler. Roll call will be answered with a Christmas quotation.

Wayne Paige Paige James Pullan Paul Godfrey H. 5S. Ron H. L. Hartzler

Missionary Society Grows at Beard Home Meeting

At a recent gathering hosted by Mrs. L. E. Beard and Mrs. Bedford Wood, the law Missionary Society discussed strengthening the group. Most members attended, with only a few absent. six new members joined the fellowship.

L. E. Beard Bedford Wood Law Missionary Society Ciear Sis Hia

Kids Free Movie at Malto Saturday 2 PM

Local theater Malto advertises a free children’s movie showing this Saturday at 2 PM. Families are invited to bring kids for a family event with no admission fee.

Community Club Schedule For December Events

Calendar lists multiple December gatherings across clubs and societies. Hostesses include Mrs. O J Kirketey Mrs Chas Washam Miss Alta Campbell Mrs T E Anderson Ella Clark and others with events at The Grill I O O F hall and various homes.

Twentieth Century Club Christmas Party Planned

Mrs. Ella Clark will host the Twentieth Century Club Christmas party on Thursday afternoon December 18. Members will respond to the roll call with a Christmas Thought, followed by a surprise Christmas story and a gift exchange.

Twentieth Century Club Ella Clark

Betty Vogt Hosts Double Sy Club Card Evening

Betty Vogt was hostess to the Double Sy Club Monday evening. Miss Wilma Anderson won the high score prize and Mrs. Paul Mohler the second prize. Refreshments were served. The club will hold its annual Christmas dinner at The Grill at 7 o'clock Monday evening December 15.

Betty Vogt Wilma Anderson Paul Mohler

Murphy Family Hosts Birthday Supper for Blanes

Mr and Mrs Flavel Murphy hosted a Sunday supper in honor of Billy Blane on his birthday anniversary and Mrs Blane as well both occurring in the same week. A birthday cake was featured.

Flavel Murphy Paul Blane Billy Blane

F E O S To Host Yuletide Party Monday Evening

Mrs O J Kirketey will entertain the P E O Sisterhood at a Yuletide party at her home Monday evening December 15. She will be assisted by Mrs Arthur Dinwiddie Mrs K B Paschal and Mrs Li Guy Young.

O. J. Kirketey P.E.O. Sisterhood Arthur Dinwiddie K. B. Paschal

Baptist Ladies Christmas Luncheon at Church

The Baptist Ladies Aid Society held a one o'clock Christmas luncheon at the church on Tuesday with a program of Bible quotations a reading by Mrs Eva Daugherty and a skit A Rural Line Telephone Conversation by Mrs J W Taylor and Mrs Al O Dell A Christmas tree and gift exchange were led by Mrs Ralph Perkins. Carol Blake Birthday Party Held for Her Second Birthday at Home hosted by Mrs Ray Blake with about twenty first graders guests and assistance from Charles Blake and Norma Jean Alexander.

Baptist Ladies Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church Eva Daugherty J. W. Taylor al O'Dell Ralph Perkins Carol ‘Blake Ray Blake Carol

Mrs Hennegin Hosts West Gay Club Meeting

The West Gay Club met with Mrs. M. M. Hennegin on Thursday November 18 for an all day session that had been postponed from October. Six members attended and spent the day tying a comforter for the hostess. Dinner was served at one o clock and one birthday anniversary was observed with a gift for the hostess.

Hennegin West Gay Club M. M. Hennegin

Christmas Tea Hosted By Fortnightly Club Members

Mrs A D Hahn will host a Christmas Tea for the Fortnightly Club at her home. Mrs Elmer T Brice and Mrs L M Shaw assist in entertaining. Mrs F W Harbour will appear on the program by presenting a play.

A. D. Hahn Elmer T. Brice L. M. Shaw F. W. Harbour

Progressive Study Club to Host Christmas Party

Miss Alta Campbell will entertain the Progressive Study Club members at a Christmas party Monday evening December 15 at her home. Miss Maxing Terrill and Miss Aileen Gillette will assist in entertaining.

Progressive Study Club Alta Campbell Maxing Terrill Aileen Gillette Campbel

O C Club Plans Bridge Meeting With Mrs Bannon

The O C Club will meet with Mrs J D Bannon on Tuesday afternoon December 16 to play Bridge. The meeting is rescheduled to one day later than the regular date.

O. C. Club J. D. Bannon

Miller Sisters Entertain Presbyterian Sorosis Class

The Miller Sisters entertained the Sorosis class of the Presbyterian church at their home on Wednesday afternoon for a Christmas party. A gift exchange and refreshments were enjoyed.

Miller Sisters Presbyterian Miller The Presbyterian Church

Jolly Ten Club Meets At Henderson Home

The Jolly Ten Club entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Roy Henderson east of Bedford Sunday evening. Pinochle was played with Kai Sorensen high scorer and Mrs N O Burns the low. Refreshments were served.

Jolly Ten Roy Henderson Bedford Kai Sorensen N. O. Burns

F. F. S. Club Plans Pot-Luck Christmas Party

The F.F.S. Club will host a pot-luck supper and Christmas party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stingley on Friday evening December 19. A gift exchange is planned.

F.F.S. Club Frank Stingley

Funeral Attendees From Out of Town Honor D C Mohler

Among those from distant towns at the funeral services for D C Mohler held Tuesday afternoon were Col A Greer of St Joseph, Mrs Elmer Brand of Blockton, Mr and Mrs Will Young of Randolph, Mr and Mrs Bert Young of Shenandoah, Mrs Ruby Young of Farragut, Mr and Mrs Archie Laub of Coin, Mr and Mrs Glen Brown of Sharpsburg, A B Nash, Mr and Mrs Roy Nash of Parnell Mo, Mrs Pansy Brown, Mrs Noble Aldrich and Port Cowis of Sheridan Mo, Mr and Mrs Harley Nash, Mr and Mrs A A Burton of Clarinda.

D. C. Mohler Col. A. Greer St. Joseph Elmer Brand Blockton Will Young Randolph Bert Young Shenandoah Ruby Young Farragut Archie Laub Coin Glen Brown Sharpsburg A. B. Nash Roy Nash Parnell Pansy Brown Noble Aldrich Port Coawis Sheridan, Mo Harley Nash A. A. Burton Clarinda

Lathrops Buy 40 Acre Gay Township Farm

Mr and Mrs George Lathrop of Sharpsburg buy a 40 acre improved farm in Gay township from Mr and Mrs Ray Cameron of Bedford area. Possession is set for March 1 and the Lathrops plan to move to the property after the closing.

Ray Cameron Bedford Gay Township George Lathrop Sharpsburg

Kids Free Movie at Rialto Saturday Afternoon

A free family screening is planned at the Rialto this Saturday at 2 PM. Children and guardians can attend a kid friendly film in the afternoon.

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Hooks Clarks Claude Clark Helen Herbert Neve Adele Neve Avoca Iowa Avoea Nyes Thomas Nye Dunkerton Helen Lucille Darnell Dean Grinnell First Baptist Church Kahoka Cedar Falls Nye A.D. Nye Jones Clayton Clayton Township Leland Jones Mark Robinson Chas. DeVoe Walter Greenway Newt ‘Burns Billy Meikle Wm. T. Meikle Alan Crawford Joe Derby Robert Grom David Greer Homer Loshig Elvin Ernest Bot Melkle Alvynennedy Emma Dory Pullan Joyce 9Th Century Club Mrs. Nelson Travel Club Progressive Club Malto C. S. of Methodist Church P. E. O. Sisterhood Progressive Study Chas. Washam Rebekah Lodge I.O. OF Christian Ladies Aid Society John Jared Billy Murphy Mrs. Bannon Jolly Ten Club Henderson Home F. F. S. Club Mohler Lathrop Rialto Infants & Childrens Numerer Childre Thompson Mercantile Axminster Bissell Thompson Mercantile Co
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