Bedford Hosts First Round Declamatory Contest
The state series declamatory contest opened Thursday evening in New Market with Braddyville and Gravity also competing. John Walker of Gravity won first in oratory for The Monster in the Public Square. Louise Burch of Braddyville took first in drama with The Violin Maker of Cremona. La Vaunne Ingram of New Market won humorous division reading Rabbits Plus. Lois Reynolds and Rosevelyn Brooks earned excellent ratings for oratory and drama respectively.
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New Market Thurssday
Braddyville
Gravity
John Walker
Louise Burch
Cremona
la Vaunne Ingram
New Market
Lois Reynolds
Rosevelyn Brooks
Bedford Faculty Members Johnson and Robert Flick Serve as Judges
Johnson and Robert Flick of the Bedford school faculty served as judges in the event.
Honor Guests At Dinner At E Lo Mankie Home
Mr and Mrs John Mankie and Clarinda and B L Mane were honored guests at a Sunday dinner hosted at the E Lo Mankie residence, according to a local society brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mankie
Clarinda
B. L. Mane
E Lo Mankie
Birthday and Anniversary Observances Noted in Local Home
A wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs John Mankie and the birthday anniversaries of BL Mankie were celebrated at the home of Mr and Mrs Forest Allison in Clarinda. Guests included Mrs Josie A Mankie Mrs SR Markie Bxion Miss CAN Alisennd and Carmall with Mrs Etta Allison Mrs Clit Allison and son Ralph joining for dinner. The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church met Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mankie
BL. Mankie
Josie Amankie
SR Markie
Airs
Forest Allison
Clarinda
Etta Allison
Clit Allison
Ralph
the Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Ray Cavender
Elizabeth Carrouth
James Brooks
Pal
Floyd Bankstone
Moulton
D. B. Pace
Ford Radke
Lee Quimby
Bedford
P. A. Blake
Lucille
R. M. Tuttie
H. P. Anderson
Glenwood
Everett Corbin
B. L. Clark
Paul Clark
C. W. McColm
Amos Hipsley
William Steeves
Municipal Hospital
M. E. McNutt
Keith
Mount Ayr
Ida McNutt
S. A. McNutt
Elmer Pree
Norwich
Community groups host meetings and holiday plans noted
The afternoon at Mrs. Henry Brown’s home drew twenty attendees for a business session and book review. The American Legion Auxiliary held a gathering at Mrs. E. I. Manley’s with twelve members and a guest, exchanging gifts and enjoying musical selections. Various church society chapters met for devotionals, planned Christmas activities, and refreshments. Numerous local residents visited family and hosted guests across Clarinda, Bedford, Gravity, Shenandoah, and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Brown
O. E. Dougherty
American Legion Auxiliary
E. I. Manley
Betty Jo
Nancy Lea Journey
Eldon Mankle
The
Legion Auxiliary
Veterans Hospital
Jack Spratt
James Brooks
L.H.C
Alta Foster
Flossie Davison
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Ralph Pratt
Mary Anderson
Alice McAnaney
Leona Werts
Icey McCarl
Dennis McAlpin
Notice of Tax Sale Redemption for Palmer Estate Property
Taylor County property in Section 28 Township 70 Range 34 totaling 30 acres was sold for taxes from 1935 to 1938. Fred L. Shafar holds the tax certificate. redemption expires 90 days after service. Treasurer's Deed will be issued if not redeemed. Dated December 6 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Andrew
Evan Andrew
Jerry H. Palmer
J. K. Palmer
Taylor County
Fred L. Shafar
Fred L Shafar
Sheriff Sale Notice in Taylor County Iowa 1940
Public auction will be held December 23 1940 at 10 o clock A M at the Bedford Court House to sell the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter and the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter and the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section five and eight township 69 north range 35 west for cash to satisfy a special execution in favor of Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation against Guy E Morris et al. Wells sheriff of Taylor County Iowa dated November 20 1940 Keenan Clovis Sar attorneys for plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Taylor County
Bedford
District Court
Taylor
Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation
Guy E. Morris
Township
North Range 35
St. P. S. Taylor County
Iowa
Co. I Wells
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Hazel Walker
Edith
Wholesome
Taylor County Products
Cobb's
Santa Claus
Floyd H. van Reenen
Trucking Portable Milling
Miss
Can’ Alisennd
Carmall
Toyland
Gamble's
Ssc
TOY Army
Gamble Stores
F. H. Lewis
Santa
Tom
Cinez
Ecm 2Raia
Leest
Lemp
Owa-Nebraska Light and Power Company
Clara -Duncan
John Prugh
Eva McCloud
J. B. Marsell
J. M. Shore
Leafy Pace
C. O. Hicks
H. B. Hicks
Walter Garrison
Joan
Littlewood
Shenandoah
Wilbur Carmichael
Sheriff's
Keenan, Clovis & Sar
Plaintiff's Attorneys
Floyd W. Roe
Pioneer
Garsy
Thomas Toon Rapids, Iowa
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