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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1946
Page
4
John Bent of Tama recently grew a giant gourd on his property. The fruit measures 36 inches long and weighs about 75 pounds. The Tama News Herald notes the gourd is on display and invites challengers to stage a contest or offer tips for its use.
Joe McGargill of Imogene suffered a sore finger after a hawk he wounded bit him when he tried to place the bird in a car. The hawk stabbed through his leather coat, sparing the arm from a worse nip. Source: Shenandoah Sentinel.
Eight and a half miles of ten foot pavement from north of Pickering to the Iowa line have been completed and accepted by the State Highway Department. Project engineer J R Wells announced the widening of Highway No 27 now provides a twenty foot pavement from the 27 and 41 wye to the town line. The Perry McGione Construction Co of Kansas City designed and carried out the work.
Miss Elma Edwards, a high school secretary, has been treated for weeks for persistent eczema. A Kansas City specialist says she is allergic to dyes in nylon and rayon hose, leaving silk and cotton as alternatives. She is also allergic to wool and injections said to help cure are not readily available.
St Joseph police learned yesterday a St Joseph woman threw her purse containing diamonds and glasses into the Missouri River. She reportedly had a basket of trash and decided to dump it into the stream, sending the debris and purse toward the water.
The Ida Herald Journal notes Clarinda leads Iowa in the low rate of fatal accidents despite two major highways, 71 north and east west routes. The piece wonders if cautious drivers or effective safety practices account for the record and highlights ongoing concerns about city limits.
A cornpicker migrating for the fall harvest could not find shelter in Shenandoah. He spent nights in the city jail and Burlington depot before finally lodging in veterans housing units.
Mrs. Dave Henton reported an unusually beautiful white tailed doe observed on her farm Saturday morning. The deer approached the hogs, leaped fences, passed among cattle, and moved into the alfalfa field near the Heaton place, with the sighting described as close and clear.
In Grand Island Nebraska the Independent notes Christmas is near and urges the public to mail gifts and cards early to ease postmen’s heavy loads. It lauds the postal service and asks citizens for cooperation in the weeks before the holiday.
At the Rialto a film titled Personality Kid screens Friday and Saturday December 13. The story follows a boy who loves animals and a couple drawn together as the younger brother, played by Ted Donaldson, brings home every animal he finds including snakes ducks and a burro. The burro photo submission wins a national contest signaling a happy ending.
A feature notes a new Western trail musical titled Singing on the Trail set to run Friday and Saturday with a revival vibe and lively songs.
A local reflection urges appreciation for teachers scout directors camp counselors and 4 H leaders noting December events and a streetlight project by the Community Club. It recalls old time minstrel shows and warns of a recent scam while sharing Christmas hopes and a prayer for kindness.
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