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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1952

Page

5

Local clubs share Christmas spirit across church groups

The article notes multiple community gatherings at Gravity Methodist and WSCA units, including gift exchanges, Christmas programs, and a turkey dinner for a 80th birthday. Members like Mrs. Lene Myers, Mrs. Maud Hepperly, and Mrs. L. Saylor led activities with assistance from many volunteers.

Elma c Gravity Methodist Church Lene Myers Janice Snyder Busy Bee Club Minnie Polaley Maud Hepperly Wm. Hofmeister Missionary Societies Methodist Ws.c.a G. Broit J.B. Routh R. Schlapfa L. Wood J. Bailey C.W.F.S

Obituary of Mabel Polsley Curry

Mabel BH Polsley born October 26 1881 Coin Iowa died November 28 1962 aged 71 married March 2 1921 to C Harry Curry in Taylor county She was a Methodist Church member Surviving husband brother Ross Polaley Blanchard Iowa sister Osa Baylor Denver Colorado two nieces and a nephew Funeral services held Monday in Clearfield Iowa burial in Coin Iowa

Mabel Mabel BH. Polsley C. S Deca Polsley Coin Iowa Taylor County C. Harry Curry Methodist Church Ross Polaley Blanchard Osa Baylor Denver Colo Clearfield Lowa

Hopkins Resident Charles Fleming Dies at 78

Charles F Fleming longtime Hopkins resident died at home Thursday at age 78 after 26 years with Philips Petroleum. He served as Hop kins city clerk from 1942 to 1950 and is survived by wife, one son Rolla Fleming of St Louis, daughter Leona Saunders of Afton, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Burial in Hopkins cemetery. Wayne Webster named new Hopkins High School Institutional On-the-Farm Training instructor replacing Charles Campbell who joined the army. Carolyn Butt substitute English teacher in place of Darrell Diggs, English Dept. Diggs away in St Louis for sister’s surgery. Mrs Harold Baldwin hosted a six o clock dinner for daughter LaDonna Rose fifteenth birthday.

Will Boyd Hopkins Charles F. Fleming Hopkins Philips Petroleum Company Swanson Mortuary N. J. Lewis Baptist Church Rolla Fleming St. Louis Leona Saunders Afton Okla Hopkins Cemetery Wayne Webster Chillicothe Hopkins High School Charles Campbell Carolyn Butt Darrell Diggs Miss Butt Northwest Missouri College Maryville

Local social notes and engagements from the Legion hall gatherings

The Lions Club met at the Legion hall. Lincoln visitors Mr and Mrs Arthur Chaney and Christine left for Nebraska after Charles Chaney’s death. Mrs Clyde Pistole and son Charles visit Poughkeepsie NY. Mr and Mrs Robert Andrews attend Roy Lincoln’s wedding in Fayette MO. Engagement announced: Shirley Ann Renfro to Smith Lowell Hardee.

Liong Club Legion Hall Arthur Chaney Christine Lincoln Nebr Charles A. Chaney Clyde ‘ Pistole Charles Poughkeepsie New York Pistole A. F. Luther Bedford Frank Kernathy Little Rock Ank Charles Chaney Richard Thompson Texas Onal Williame Hopkins Shirley Ann Smith Lowell Hardee Emory Hardee

Sheridan nuptials link MUD ALY SHERIDAN and Roy Mayes

Miss Beverly Al Ide daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Allée of Sheridan and Roy Mayes of Maryville were united in marriage on November 23 at the tapitat church in Maryville Rev Challine EB Gra ham of Sheridan officiated. Mayes recently received his army discharge and will live in Maryville.

Sheridan Beverly al Ide Guy Allée Roy Mayes Maryville Brenda Nell Ray Kreps Ray, Kreps Maple Grove Hopkins C. V. Bittiker Sheridan Methodist Church J. P. Nesbitt Harry Young Bill Chambers Kenneth Barks Dall Churchill Victor Stone Viron Nelson Lewis Naill Kenneth Wilson South Missouri

Presbyterian Ladies Host Community Social in Sharpsburg

Mrs. Donald Watkins hosted the Presbyterian ladies Thursday afternoon with co hosts Mrs Rey Frans Mrs Ralph Putledge and Mrs Franklin Anderson. Morning worship at 9 30 Sunday school 10 30 choir practice 3 and Youth Fellowship. Mrs John Kess pastor inviting parishioners to attend services. Local residents visit relatives in Lincoln and Sumner while others travel to Omaha and Colorado Springs.

Roy Kerns Sharpsburg John Keass Lincoln Nebr Carol Knapp Karole Jeanne Pauline Wilson Sumner Earl McMahon Irene Gold Clarinda George Gillette Glen Cree Omaha Colorado Springs

Humility and Self-Knowledge Amid Divine Strength

The quotes emphasize humility as a shield against evil and humility paired with self-knowledge and love as sources of true strength. Jonathan Edwards highlights humility as a safeguard, while Mary Baker Eddy links humility and divine strength to spiritual power.

Jonathan Edwards Mary Baker

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