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Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1952

Page

4

Obituary of Charles Lathrop in New Market Iowa

Charles Lathrop born November 10 1872 in Jones county Iowa died December 7 1952 at his New Market Iowa home aged 80 years 27 days He lived in Taylor county since childhood with his parents He married Carla B Cameron March 23 1898 they farmed near New Market for 54 years They had one son Marion C Lathrop now of Ottumwa He leaves a wife a son three granddaughters two great grandchildren four brothers and four sisters Funeral held December 9 at Walker Funeral Home Clarinda with burial in Dallas Center cemetery Rev Severn officiating

Charles Henry Lathrop Milo Sarah Lathrop Jones County Iowa New Market Taylor County Carla B. Cameron Marion C. Lathrop Ottumwa Harley Lathrop Oakland Calif George

Rites Held For Mrs Alta Put Nam Attendees From Several States

Out of town attendees at the last rites for Mrs Alta Put Nam on December 2 included Mrs Lester Clayton of Callender Iowa Mr and Mrs Don R Trout and Bobby of Osborn Missouri Mr and Mrs C H Putnam of Peoria Jr Mr and Mrs Harold Fitch of Vinton Iowa Mr and Mrs Leslie Putnam of Prescott Iowa Mrs Claude Metzler of Cleveland Ohio Mr and Mrs Ernest Burks Mr and Mrs Franklin Willison and Mrs Frances Rogers of Clarinda Iowa

Alta PutNam Lester Clayton Callender Iowa Don R. Trout Bobby Osborn C. H. Putnam Peoria, Jr Harold Fitch Vinton Leslie Putnam Prescott Claude Metzler Cleveland Ohio Ernest Burks Franklin Willison Frances Rogers Clarinda

Language, Telegrams, and Health in Global Context

A compact analysis notes that five thousand distinct words appear in the Bible and Americans dispatch about 680000 telegrams daily. It also asserts the insanity rate among Africans is twenty times higher than in the United States.

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Thanksgiving letters reveal travel woes and farm visit highlights

The letter recounts a stormy week in the Great Plains delaying travel from Denver to Warne Kansas while Jo rushes for a last train. It notes cover-photo work for Gilbert and Sullivan, social plans, and a visit with Sir Roger Makins, the U.S. ambassador, at a Gloucestershire farm with his family and calves, sharing homespun remarks and holiday hospitality.

Denver Warne Kansas Great Plains Gilbert and Sullivan Gally Nathalie Monica Andre's

Memories and mercy from a Christmas column

A reflective column laments gossip and memory flaws while honoring Judge G. A. Johnston and Judge Johnston death. It recalls Christmas duties, community events, and praise for youth programs. The piece closes with a meditation on the life and crucifixion of a religious figure whose teachings guide many.

Holt Lassies Plan Christmas Party At Oak Hill

Holt Lassies and Holt Buddies drew names for a Christmas party at Oak Hill church on December 15. Dec 3 meeting at Mt Pleasant school house named leaders Mrs Merle Wishell and Mrs John Beemer.

Holt Lassies Mt. Pleasant School House Merle Wishell John Beemer Holt Buddies Oak Hill Church

Jackson Boys 4 H Club Meets at Liberty School

The Jackson Boys 4 H Club met December 1 at Liberty School. Paul Jones and Lee Weir led a Safe Driving demonstration. Two new members joined: John Straight and Philip Hall.

Jackson Liberty School House Paul Jones Lee Weir John Straight Philip Hall

Ross Rockets elects Hopson campaign speaker at Frog Valley

Ross Rocke's 4-H club met at Frog Valley school house to elect a campaign speaker for John Hopson, candidate for county office. James Hopson, his brother, was elected. Refreshments were served by Ronnie John. A rabbit should not be lifted by its ears. Finland is the world's most forested country.

Mason Mike Travis Eddie Ing-ram John R. Hunter Maxine Travis Ross Rocke Frog Valley John Hopson James Hopson Ronnie John

Dodie’s Note On A Family Portrait

A personal reminiscence about preparing a family portrait. The writer recalls calling a man “St Roger” and misnaming his wife as “Mrs Makins” before correcting to “Lady Makins” and mentions returning to duties to place the pictures in the Packet.

St Roger

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