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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1963

Page

10

Christian Women to Meet and Lodge Officers Elected

The Christian Women's Society will gather on December 17 with Gertie Abarr hosting, assisted by Ann Lindstedt Evelyn Hatfield and Betty McKim. Mae Wood leads worship and Myrtle Barks guides the lesson. Taylor Lodge No 156 will hold its regular December 12 meeting with 1964 officer elections and a chili lunch after. All Master Masons urged to attend.

The Christian Women's Society Fues Gertie Abarr Ann Lindstedt Evelyn Hatfield Betty McKim Mae Wood Myrtle Barks Taylor Lodge No Taylor Lodge Paul Morris

Rebekah Lodge to Meet at 1.C.C.F. Hall

The Rebekah Lodge will hold its regular meeting in the 1.C.C.F. Hall on Tuesday December 17 at 7 30 p m. The event invites members to attend the scheduled session and conduct lodge business.

Rebekah Lodge 1.C.C.F

B B B Club Christmas Luncheon Planned

The B B B Club approves a 12 30 p m Christmas luncheon on December 18 with Jodie Norris Ruth Mohler and Mary Jones as hostesses and Fern Vincent as program leader. Conway Culture Club to be entertained December 19 by Gertrude Livingston with Agnes Wintermute leading a lesson Take Time to Put Christ Back into Christmas. Clayton Two Homemakers gather December 2 at Mrs Eldon Townsend home with Gertie Mahan and Clarice Meredith presenting straw craft and corn husk lesson plus a gift exchange.

Jodie Norris Ruth Mohler Mary Jones Fern Vincent Conway Culture Club Gertrude Livingston Agnes Wintermute Christ Clayton Eldon Townsend Dee Gertie Mahan Clarice Meredith

Busy Bee Club Dines With Mrs Duane Book

The Busy Bee Club met at the home of Mrs. Duane Book for a Christmas dinner. Twelve members and one guest, Mrs. Robert Wintermute, attended. A candy exchange and clever Christmas package gifts refreshed the group, and new club books were begun.

Busy Bee Club Duane Book Robert Wintermute

Morris Scroggie Wed In Bedford Candlelight Rites

Joanna Mae Morris daughter of Mr and Mrs Vilas Morris of Blockton and Gary D Scroggie son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Scroggie of Bedford were married in a candlelight ceremony at the First Baptist Church in Bedford on Saturday evening November 30. Rev Calvin Caughey officiated. Organist was Mrs Howard Bedford. The bride wore white brocaded taffeta with pink rose corsage and a white velvet net hat. Attendants were Mr and Mrs James Winemiller of Bedford. The couple reside at 702 West Street Bedford with the groom employed at Standard Service Station and the bride at the Taylor County Treasurer's Office.

Joanna Mae Morris Vilas Morris Blockton Gary D. Scroggie Alr Leonard Scroggie Bedford Te First Baptist Church Calvin Caughey Howard Clark West St Taylor County Treasurer's Office

Wichita wedding of Beverly Morgan and Willis McCalla Jr

Beverly Jean Morgan daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Haskin of Wichita Kansas married Willis David McCalla Jr November 8 at 4 00 p m at West Side Christian Church Wichita with Rev Robert Winger officiating. McCalla son of Mr and Mrs W D McCalla of Blockton they reside in Wichita where he works as an electronic technician for Hoeing Co and she for Coleman Co.

BeverLy Jean Morgan J. W. Haskin Wichita Kansas Willis David McCalla, Jr West Side Christian Church Robert Winger McCalla W. D. McCalla Blockton Hoeing Co Coleman Co

Nineteenth Century Club Plans Christmas Nursing Home Visits

The Nineteenth Century Club will visit Bedford nursing homes and the County Farm as its Christmas project this year. Afterward the group will hold a social hour at Hazel Levi’s home with assistance from Bertha Anderson.

Nineteenth Century Club Bedford County Farm Hazel Levit Bertha Anderson

Crosses Announce Daughter's Engagement

Bedford Iowa announces the engagement of their daughter Carolyn Cross Cage to Kenneth Keith both of Bedford. Carolyn is a NWMSC senior Maryville Missouri majoring in vocational home economies and Alpha Sigma Alpha. Kenneth is a Drake University senior and Delta Phi Delta member. No wedding date set.

Bill Cross Bedford Iowa Carolyn Cage Kenneth Keith James Keith Miss Cross Northwest Missouri State College Maryville Alpha Sigma Alpha NWMSC Keith Drake University Delta Phi Delta

Presbyterian Women Meet at Blakemore Home

The Women’s Association of the Presbyterian Church will hold a meeting on Tuesday December 17 at the home of Mrs W O H Blakemore. Assistant hosts include Mrs Frank Oxley Mrs Grace Morris Mrs Wayne Caskey Mrs Ray Vogt and Mrs Clark Miller. Mrs Ruby Terrill to lead worship and Mrs John Kerr to direct the program.

Women's Association of the Presbyterian Church W. OH. Blakemore Frank Oxley Grace Morris Wayne Caskey Ray Vogt Clark Miller Ruby Terrill John = Kerr

Travel Club Meet Dec 13 Hosts and Program

Mrs Rosa Hosmian will host the Travel Club on Wednesday December 13 assisted by Mrs Flo Randels. The program features Mi Ranier Park by Edna Rime and The Black Hills by Dona Fine.

Rosa Hosmian Travel Club Flo Randels Mi Ranier Park Edna Rime The Black Hills Dona Fine

Community Club Calendar December Events

Friday December 13 F F Club hosted by Mr and Mrs Paul Townsend VW Club party at Library Travel Club hostess Mrs Rosa Hosman Monday December 16 PEO 7 00 pm hostess Mrs Vera Paschal American Legion Auxiliary chairman Edna Hook Tuesday December 17 Christian Women's Society hostess Gertie Abarr One Mrs Paul Morris Two Mrs Glenn Levitt Three Mrs Elton Jensen Four Mrs Severs Rebekah Lodge 730pm TOO F Hall Presbyterian Women hostess Mrs W H Blakemore Baptist Women 100 pm Luncheon hostesses Circle at Wednesday December 18 Benton Social Club BBB Club 1220 Luncheon hostesses Jodie Norris Ruth Mohler Mary Jones Thursday December 19 Conway Culture Club hostess Gertrude Livingston 5th Century Club Hazel Lovitt hostess

Paul Townsend VW Club Library Rosa Hosman Vera Paschal American Legion Auxiliary Edna Hook Christian Women's Society Gertie Abarr Methodist Paul = Morris Glenn Levitt Elton Jensen Severs Rebekah Lodge Too F. Hall Presbyterian W. H. Blakemore Benton Social Club B.B.B Jodie Norris Ruth Mohler Mary Jones Conway Culture Club Gertrude Livingston Century Club Hazel Lovitt

American Legion Auxiliary Christmas Party Planned

The Bedford American Legion Auxiliary will meet on December 16 with Edna Hook for their Christmas party. Edith Wetmore Esta Wells Flo Randers Phyllis McMillin Jean Oliver Garita Ewart and Betty June Smith will assist as co chairmen.

Bedford American Legion Auxiliary Alon Edna Hook Edith Wetmore Esta Wells Flo Randers Phyllis McMillin Jean Oliver Garita Ewart Betty June Smith

Baptist Women Christmas Luncheon Planned at Church

The Baptist Women’s Society will host a covered-dish luncheon at 1 PM Tuesday December 17 at the church. Circle Two hosts, Betty June Smith leads devotions, and Carol program Beyond Bethlehem by Dorcas Society. Circle III hosts Elton Jensen group devotions by George Brown. Circle IV hosts L. C. Severs group with Nettie Redenbaugh program lead by Bernice Garner.

The Baptist Women's Society Circle Two Betty June Smith Dick Turner Bethlehem Bill O'Dell Dorcas Society George McNees Circle IH Elton Jensen Elza Fine Myron Reynolds Francis Maxwell George Brown Wm. Ware L. C. Severs Robert Stacy Paul Wolverton Gerald Bryan Horace Beemer Bernice Garner Nettie Redenbaugh

Methodist Circles Meet Dee 17 Circle I and II

Methodist circles hostesses and leaders listed for Circle I led by Mrs Adolph Mattes and Mrs Hawley Mahaffey, with devo tions and program. Circle II features Mesdames Glenn Lovitt Dwight Lovitt Harold Mitchell Lloyd Van Reenen and Frank Wetmore Jr with Myrtle DeBord in charge of the program.

Dee James Paul Morris Wilbur Novinger Maud Myers Marvin Smith Adolph Mattes Hawley Mahaffey Glenn Lovitt Dwight Lovitt Harold Mitchell Lloyd van Reenen Frank Wetmore Myrtle DeBord

F. F. Club to Meet December 13 at Townsend Home

The F. F. Club holds its December 13 meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Townsend. A Christmas gift exchange is planned for attendees.

F. F Paul Townsend

Gratitude to Gravity Fire Department and Bailmont Crew

E. E. Jones thanks Gravity Fire Department for a quick grass fire response and the other volunteers who helped. Appreciation for the community effort and aid received.

Gravity Fire Department E. E. Jones

Also Mentioned on This Page

Earl J. Stone B.B.B. Club Mrs. Townsend Clayton Two Bedford Cleaners Delia Jim You Ahrens Store SER Re Wishrg Patropags Farmers Mutual Insurance Association Howard BR. Clark Sec Gretchen T, Hensley Gary Scroggie James Winemiller Beverly Morgan David McCalla, JR 19Th Century Club Orth Shoe Store Candy Kitchen Rella Buckalews and Family FE Hristmas Joy Cane Ben and Lois Skylark Cafe Thomases Baptist Chrismas Hamburger Inn Ai, and Frances Merry Christmas Pedford Gas Service Bob - Harold - Rose Pat - Bonnir Charles - Elgin Gordon Bedford Oil CO Claude & Jud
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