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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1952

Page

3

Ellen Seary Park Weds Gene Weerton At Bedford Church

Ellen Seary Park and Gene Weerton were married Sunday at Bedford Christian Church in a ceremony read by Robt. Peters. The bride wore a white wool tailored suit, and her maid of honor was Mrs. Robert Hensley. A reception followed with a two tier cake, and the couple plans a welding trip in the south before settling on a farm near Conway. The bride, a former Wtemographer and clerk’s assistant, is from Bedford. the groom, from Bedford, is a farmer.

Seary Ellen Park Norton Mary Ellen Park Thomas H. Park Bedford Wis Gene ‘Mrerton George ‘Weerton de Bedford Christian Church Robt M. Peters Mary Lou -Westmann Planiat Aml Ross Garnet Mm Waite Mira Hobert Hensley Ae Bride Wim Marilyn Shark Donna Espoe Lois DeVoe Donald Saempoon Robert Hensley Bill Donald Thompson Fred Swoenselier Boone Bedford Sales Co Bedford High School

Miss Luan Bailey Becomes Bride of A F Kysar Jr

Miss Luan Bailey daughter of Sr and Mrs Marshall Bailey of S married A F Kysar Jr son of Mr and Mrs A F Sr of Bedford on November 30 at 2 o clock in the afternoon at Wray Memorial Methodist church Hopims Rev Arthur Gray officiated with Goudie ring ceremony. Bride wore a gray white trimmed rayon suit with pearl jewelry and carried a white linen handkerchief. An indoor ceremony featured Marilyn Mathers singing Because and The Lord's Prayer with Bliss Rose Alice Hopple and Barbara Dean Orme as maids. Dick Marke served as escort and Joseph Kysar4049 stood as best man with Tooms Wwam Ushers Robert Leningman of Kansas City and Dick Kysar, brother of the groom.

Luan Bailey Marshall Bailey A. F. ‘Kysar, Jr Bedford Weaock Wray ‘Memorial Methodist Church Hop‘ims Arthur Gray Berg Mathers Marilyn Bliss Rose Alice Hopple Barbara Dean Orme Rue Mendenhall Dick Marke

Omaha Bride and Groom Dorothy Fleming and Doyle Roberts Wed

Dorothy Fleming and Doyle Roberts, both of Omaha Nebr, married Saturday night December 6 at a Lutheran church in Omaha. Attended by Mrs Jessie Peterson and Otto Peterson, with guests from Conway and Sioux City. reception at the bridegroom’s mother’s home. couple to reside in Omaha where both work. The groom is a Conway High School graduate.

Dorothy Joan Fleming Omaha Doyle Roberts Jessie Peterson Otto Peterson Lewis Combs Conway Jerry Walston Sioux City Conway High School

Social Event Committee Members Named

The committee for the evening includes Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Howard Spicknall Mr. and Mrs. William Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Salen Mr. and Mrs. Kendall Terrell Miss Austa Martin Homer Nelson Paul Wogan Robert Harbour.

Harry Johnson Howard Spicknall William Lewis Marvin Salen Kendall Terrell Austa Martin Homer Nelsor Paul Wogan Robert Harbour

Woman's club Christmas dinner held at Skylark cafe

The Business and Professional Women's Club gathered Monday evening at the Skylark cafe for a Christmas dinner with 28 members and two guests Miss Louise Wintermute and her mother Mrs Charles Wintermute. Hostesses included Mrs Hannah Mohler and Mrs Weaton John. A free will offering funded Christmas gifts for Bedford youngsters. Club president Mrs Edna Hook will host a Christmas party at her home Friday evening December 19.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Skylark Cafe Louise Wintermute Charles Wintermute Hannah Mohler Weaton John Bedford Youngasters Edna Hook

Christmas Luncheon and Holiday Meeting Plans Released

The Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist church will host a Christmas luncheon at the church on Tuesday December 16 with Mrs William Bailie as hostess. Potluck food, program, and a silver offering are planned. Mrs Allen Barnes will give devotions and multiple co hosts and helpers are listed for the event. Later the Golden Rule Rebekah circle meets Friday December 19 at the I C O F hall with Mrs Frank Bowen and Mrs Paul Goudie hosting and carols and a grab bag feature noted.

Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church Wm. Bailie Allen Barnes Bailie Lester Akers J. T. Caskey Carl Stephens Rose Larsson J. Robi. Steel Frank Gunson Fred H. Cowles Jesse Derrickson Maude Bissell Thos. Holman T. E. Anderson Henry van Dyke Golden Rule Rebekah Circle I. C. O. F. Hall Frank Bowen Paul Goudie Rebekah Lodge Golden Rule I. Co. O. F. Hall Harold Brown Archie Fisher

Nuptial Showers For Bride Elect Mary Park

Mrs. William Park and Miss Mary Lou Putnam hosted a pre nuptial shower for Mary Eilen Park on November 29 at the Park home with scrapbook making and pink and white refreshments. A gift shower followed on December 3 at Mrs. H C Dougan’s home co hosted by Mrs. Frank Longfellow and Mrs. Lewis Walker with contests and pink and white refreshments.

William Park Mary Lou Putnam Mary Eilen Park Park Miss Park H. C. Dougan Frank Longfellow Lewis Walker

Christmas gatherings listed by Bedford area groups

Local churches and clubs schedule a series of Christmas parties and pot luck suppers from December 12 through December 19. Groups include Bedford Methodist Church American Legion Auxiliary Presbyterian Church Club House ICCF Hall and Fortnightly Twentieth Century and Nineteenth Century clubs with hostesses and times noted. Families of the Presbyterian church are urged to attend a 6:30 p.m. pot luck supper with children's films planned.

Women's Society of Christian Service Bedford Methodist Church American Legion and Auxiliary Legion Hall Sisterhood Paul Bartlett Christian Women's Fellowship Ed Beard Women's Association of Presbyterian Church Bedford Country Club Club Baptist Ladies Aid Rebekah Lodge I.C.C.F. Hall Presbyterian Church

Junior class play cast hosts and club news at holiday events

Materials Play cast hosted a late party at the Lucas home with games and refreshments. The H M P club met with ten members and one guest. Mrs Jan Ross led a Christmas program with poems and a gift exchange. Mrs Douglas Turner hosted the G and G club with eight members and a luncheon planned for January first. The Friendly class held its annual supper with about 65 attendees and elected officers led by President Herman O'Dell.

Vané Lucas Vane Laces Charles Wintersiute Don Turner Lucas H. M. P. Club M. B. Nash Jan. F. Ross James Roas Douglas Turner G & G Club Arthur Thompson Friendly Class of the Baptist Church Albert Campbell Circle Chapter Daughters of Ceres William Park Roy Newkirk Wil

Christmas Gift Ceremony at Local School

Inducted as secretary treasurer M. K. Vawter and Mrs. J. T. Caskey. A Christmas gift was presented to Mrs. Paul Clark, teacher of the class. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Mick and Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Smith organized the evening's entertainment.

M. K. Vawter J. T. Caskey Paul Clark Glenn Mick Delbert Smith

B H M club notes and Fortnightly Christmas teas

Mrs Lloyd Grubb hosted the B H M club meeting at her home on November 6 with ten members present. Gifts went to secret friends for three members. The next B H M meeting will be at Mrs Wm Johnston's on December 31. The Fortnightly club plans a Christmas Tea December 18 at Mrs Leslie Galey's home with readings prayers carol singing and a tea committee listed.

Lloyd Grubb Fred Pletchall B.H.M. Club Grubb Harley Sheley Don Wood William Johnston Wm. Johnston Leslie Galey J. B. Moody W. F. Beck M. K. Sawyer A. Elton Jensen Helen Larsen Ejna Paschal

V. V. Club Meeting Held December

Mrs. William Rybbolt hosted the V. V. club on December 4 with eleven members present. They answered roll call by naming a shut in person, reflecting the group’s caring engagement.

William Rybbolt V. V. Club

Christmas Recitals Set By Local Church Members

Mrs Vane, Lucas, Mrs W A Houck and Mrs Kernen will participate in Christmas readings and a recorded recitation. The program includes The First Christmas Story from the Scriptures and multiple Christmas stories read aloud by residents.

Bers

Marley doctors at Kansas City clinic report

In Kansas City Clinic Robert C. Marley and James R. Marley of Bedford are at the Research Clinic in Kansas City Missouri. Home From Hospital H J Hopson of Bedford was a patient at St Francis hospital last week for observation and treatment.

Kansas City Robert C. Marley James R. Marley Bedford H.J. Hopson St. Francis Hospital

Mrs Estello and Bedford Resident Enter Missouri Hospital

Mrs Estello and Mrs C H Bates of Bedford entered Missouri Methodset hospital in St Joseph on Wednesday for reservation and medical treatment. They were taken to the hospital by Mrs Wm C Martin and daughter Miss Austa Martin. W C Patton cannot see and is reported to have optic neuritis keeping him from work for a few days though his condition is improving.

W. C. Patton W. O. Patton

Newbury Couple Welcomes Baby Eddie Craig

Mr and Mrs Wayne Newbury of Bedford announce the birth of a son on December 2 named Eddie Craig. Also note a free Christmas recipe book offer from Iowa Power and Light and a for sale item listing for a pair of boys size 9 ice skates in good condition with a contact number.

Wayne Newbury Bedford Eddie Craig Iowa Power & Light

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Bui Bailey College Heights Maryville Kysar Hopkins High School Northwest Missouri State College Euan Bailey 19Th Century Club Carl Cummings Robert Stacy Robt. NM. Peters Beard Christian Women’s Fellowship Hubert Hensley James Cox Dewey Hensley Albert Downing Myrtle Barks Alva Wyckoff Nelson Ledger- Wood Presbyterian Women’s Association of the Presbyterian Church Grace Munden Henry Barr L. R. Vogt W. H. Blakemore Chester Phelps Troy John Blaine Shupe Frank Query LC. Morris P. E Bartletts Paul Bartlet Wm. G. Young Wise Men John Dinees Truman Straigh Dee Trocsc Brace Et Bengal Holbrook Band Occoets the Core Genel Bigin Deluxe Siteus Inchede Federal Caskey BP. W. Club Baptist Ladies Rebekah M. G. Burrell Budd Chamberlin Ray Blake Elia Thompson Alice Walters Wm. C. Martin Vira Kemery D. W. Blake Pink Phelps Charles Terrell Laverne Peters Frank Mohler Rebekah Circle B.P.W. Club Estel & Glass Implement Co Don Glass Glass Brothers C.h.estel Nash Mrs. Turner Herman O'Dell B. A. M. Club William Rybolt Mary Hilen Park Norton Thos. Park Clyde Jared Circle D. C Jake Kernen 20Th Century Sostess Twentieth Century Club Presh Wilson del Mar Monte Borden’s Pillsbury Pie Peg al L Eos Nghorn Baker’s Chocolate Florida LUX CAMRY LIFE Pascal Celery Hereford Joseph Pony Express Missouri Kansas Donald J. Bowman Bates Megr Hamilton Freddie Chandler Chariton Iowa Wells Sale Bedford, Iowa Bedford Sales Company Wells Bros N. Lewis Cash Evans Clerks
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