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Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1935

Page

7

Junior Class Play Brings Guests To St Joseph

The Missouri Methodist auditorium hosted the junior class play The Patsy a comedy drama by Mrs George McLaury. Roy Newkirk sustained a shin cut Wednesday while rehearsing. Attendance was limited by weather, but the production was praised as one of the best in years with a cast led by Pop Harrington and Grace with a net proceeds supporting the junior senior banquet.

George McLaury Patsy Missouri Methodist St. Joseph Wednes S ‘L Roy Newkirk Kathryn Culp Pop” Harrington R. J. Nash May Harrington Eleanor Dared Grace Wilma Shum Patricia Mildred Bowers Trip Busty Willard Helm Sadie Buchanan Betty Wood Oflagher

Local Tidbits And Obituaries From Bedford Area

Thanksgiving visits wrap up as Dr and Mrs A W Lauer return to Tulsa. Beauchamp family members join for a visit. Christmas Seal ads appear as Kansas City trips are noted. Keith Ross seeks care after appendicitis at Missouri Methodist hospital. Mrs Glen Ernest 40 dies after two week illness. funeral at Wetmore on Friday. Arthur Jesse of Excelsior Springs dies in Austin hospital after two weeks with pneumonia. He leaves a wife Irene McCoun, two daughters and a stepdaughter.

Keith Ross Chauncey Ross West of Bedford Missouri Methodist Hospital St. Joseph Delbert Jared Jared Glen Ernest Glen. Ernest Bedford Wetmore Funeral Home Hev Robert Boshen Fairview Cemetery Arthur Jesse Austin Jesse Excelsior Springs Irene McOun Mary Ruth Erma Jesse Elmyrna McCoun

Implement Dealers Are More Optimistic At Omaha Meeting

Everett Townsend of Farmers Union Elevator reported that the Mid-West Implement Dealers Association convention in Omaha drew a large crowd with over 500 at the banquet. For the first time in three years dealers showed optimism and sought manufacturers to place contracts for next season's deliveries, signaling bright expectations for the future.

Everett Townsend Farmers Union Elevator Company Omaha

Bedford fire dept thanked for assistance at Robinson Produce fire

A note of appreciation expresses gratitude to the Bedford Fire Department and others who helped at the Robinson Produce fire at the business premises on a Tuesday night.

Bedford Fire Department

Petit Jury Dismissed Until Next Tuesday

District court jurors were released at noon Monday and will return Tuesday morning. Judge George A. Johnster presided this week handling matters not requiring a jury.

George A. Johnster

Times-Press Special Edition Next Week Announcement

The Times-Press states its special Christmas edition will be issued in December and urges advertisers and news gathers to submit copy early to assist page planning. Attendees at Nellie Norris's funeral in Gravity include Ina Steeves and several others.

Times Times-Press Ina Steeves Addie Besco Clyde Smith Ray Johnson A. L. Weingarth Blanche Keith Eva Klepp Nellie Norris Gravity

Loyal Standby Class Hosts Christmas Gift Exchange

The Loyal Standby class of the Church of Christ met Tuesday at Mrs. L. E. Beard's home with 18 attendees. Mrs. Noah Barks led Bible questions and a Christmas gift exchange was held. The January meeting will be at Mrs. J. F. Longfellow’s home with Mrs. Noah Barks assisting.

Church of Christ L. E. Beard Charlie Worley Noah Barks J. F .Longfellow Noah Barks

Bedford Christmas events and club officer changes noted

Miss Evanda Garnett hosted a surprise party on December 7 in honor of her mother Mrs A M Garnett with fruit cake and coffee. The Banner Goodwill Club elected 1936 officers and Mrs Clark Spencer became president with Ms and Mrs roles listed. Thirty four attended an Ames extension lesson on glass china and silver. The O B E Kensington chapter elected officers and held a December gathering at the Masonic Temple.

Evanda Garnett A. M. Garnett Charles Thomas James Rector Walter Ewart Louise Jimmie Will Thomas Abe Miller Pee Mary Harp Lewis Wilson Grant Hindman Banner Goodwill Club J. N. Hensley The Mamie Thompson Howard Payston Clark Spencer Fred McCormick Harold Lacy Ross Townships Sach Irma Garner Ames

Travel Club Hostess Set For December Meeting

Mrs A D Hahn will entertain the Travel club on Monday evening December 16 assisted by Mrs M L Page. The program continues study of Scandinavian inhabitants with Mrs R Q W Thompson discussing education Mrs M R Francis on social welfare and Mrs J T Maloy on the women of Norway and Sweden. Roll call will be answered with current events.

A. L. Hahn M. L. Page Travel Club R. QW. Thompson M. R. Francis J. T. Maloy Norway Sweden

Baptist Ladies' Aid Holds Annual Election

Mrs. Charles Washam was reelected president of the First Baptist church Ladies' Aid at the annual business meeting held at Mrs. E. C. Dowlin's home on Tuesday afternoon. Officers named included First Vice President Mrs. Charles Streebin Second Vice President Mrs. J. I. Tarison Secretary Mrs. J. B. Moody Treasurer Mrs. E. C. Dowlin.

O. BE Kensington Masonic Temple Harry Mathew F. L. Wetmore E. T. Brice Ray Kennedy Charles Washam Ladies’ Aid Society First Baptist Church E. C. Dowlin Charles Streebin J. I. Tarison J. B. Moody

Mrs Keith Rogers To Host Dependable Auxiliary Event

Mrs Keith Rogers will host the Dependable Auxiliary of the First Methodist Church at her home Friday afternoon December 13 with assisting hostesses Mrs Clyde Perkins and Mrs J H Chilcote. A Christmas grab bag gift limit is ten cents. Mr and Mrs A V Gooding and daughters, Mr and Mrs M A Webster, and Dr and Mrs Kenneth Murchison and family for Sidney called in.

Kenneth Murchison Sidney Iowa George Salter Keith Rogers First Methodist Episcopal Church Clyde Perkins J. H. Chilcote A. V. Gooding M. A. Webster

Menzies Acme Linden Birthday and Local Club Activities

The report notes Mr. Menzies has been ill with phlebitis but is now able to move about the house and enjoy visits. It also covers the BP E O Sisterhood Christmas party hosted by Mrs. A V Gooding on December 16, with a committee led by Mrs. L G Young, Mrs. John Dinges, and Mrs. Allen W Hamblin. Children of the PEO will attend a prior Christmas gathering at the Gooding home.

Menzies Linden Mr. Menzies Mr. Zies A. V. Gooding BP. E. O L. Guy Young John Dinges Allen. W. Hamblin P.E. O's Gooding

Dunning Ladies Gather at Mrs Gunson Home

Mrs Frank Gunson hosts the Dunning community ladies gathering north west of Bediot on Wednesday afternoon. The event brings together local women for fellowship and community updates.

Dunning Gunson Frank Gunson Bediot

Palmer Dinner Guests Include Local Callers

Mr and Mrs B E Palmer entertain at dinner with guests George Shott of Keosauqua and Mr and Mrs Paul Hertz and Miss Kathryn Culp of Bedford visiting Sunday in Keosauqua.

George Shott Keosauqua Jowa Ir Bedford Byron E. Palmer Harold Hatfield Shenandoah Mrs Harry Adams Ijwest Bedford John Wogan Paul Vada Churchill Des Moines Clyde Livingston Rowingstons Chautauqua B. E. Palmer Keosauqua Town Paul Hertz Kathryn Culp Bedford

W C T U Meeting With Miss Roxie Reid

Miss Roxie Reid will host the W C T U meeting Friday afternoon December 13. Mrs J U Wyant will lead the program and Mrs Ella T Meikle will lead the devotional period.

Roxie Reid J. U. Wyant Ella T. Meikle

Dance at Gravity Christmas Eve Night

Society note announces a Christmas Eve dance at Gravity with performer Red Perkins and the Dixie Ramblers on December 24. Local social column highlights upcoming entertainment and community gathering.

Red Perkins Dixie Ramblers

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