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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1934

Page

2

Social Activities at Mrs Terrill Wetmore and Mathew Homes

Mrs. Jay S Terrill Mrs F L Wetmore and Mrs H E Mathew hosted five tables of Contract and Wednesday afternoon four tables following one o'clock luncheons. This afternoon Thursday they host seven tables of auction bridge with refreshments. The house featured Christmas colors with red and green, centerpieces place cards and menus matching the holiday season. Centerpieces were green Festeria glass candle sticks with red cellophane tied tapers.

Jay S. Terrill F. L. Wetmore H. £. Mathew

Armstrong Weds Miss Watson in Nortonville Ceremony

Announcements report the marriage of T. F. Armstrong of Bedford and Miss Agnes Watson of Macomb, Kansas, at the Nortonville Presbyterian manse on Wednesday afternoon November 14, 1834. Rev. S. L. Ward officiated. The couple will reside in Bedford after honeymoon ends and plan to spend winter in Macomb.

T. F. Armstrong Agnes Watson Macomb, ML Presbyterian Church Nortonville Kansas S. L Ward Bedford Macoma

Christmas Party Observed by Carel Circle Daughters of Ceres

Mrs Abe Landis hosted the Circle chapter Christmas party on Wednesday December 5 with a best recipe for Christmas dinner roll call. Virgil Putnam led the program as songs and Bible stories were shared by J P Putnam One Jones and others. Mary Lou Putnam sang two solos and an exchange of gifts followed with guests Mrs Frank Weatherly and Miss Ethel Willson attending. Refreshments were served.

Abe Landis Circle Daughters “of Ceres Virgil Putnam Chi J. P. Putnam One Jones W. J. Nevins Peters Farm Mary Lou Putnam Curtis Melvin A. Willson Landis Frank Weatherly Ethel Willson

Mrs Longfellow Hosts HMP Club Christmas Meeting

Mrs C E Longfellow hosted the H M P Club Thursday afternoon with all members except one present. Mrs J L Larison related the Bible story of The Three Wise Men. Mrs Bryan D Mohler reviewed The Other Wise Man. Refreshments and a holiday decorated table followed, with a gift exchange. January meeting set for Mrs Mohler's home.

C. E. Longfellow H. M. P. Club J. L Larison Bryan D. Mohler

Christmas party plans and lodge notes from local groups

The Hebekahs plan a Christmas party after the lodge meeting at the I O O F hall Tuesday evening. A toy exchange will send gifts to the Mason City LO OS Home. Kensington OES meets at the Masonic Temple Tuesday with Mrs L Gur Young hosting and 1935 officers named. The Whs eres evening features a Christmas grab. The Child Psychology club studied Teaching the Child Self-Control with January meeting at Mrs Alien W Hamblin. The Ladies Aid at First Methodist postponed Friday’s meeting at Eva Lake’s home.

Hebekahs Clyde Summ Thos. Hosman Fietdla Greenlee LO. O. S Mason City O. E. S. Kensington Regilar L. Gur Young Kensington Miers L. C. Morris A. D. Hu Wort Robert Cov M. R. Francis Arthur Dinwiddie Alien W. Hamblin Ladies Aid Society The First Methodist Episcopal Church Eva Lake

Bedford Weddings And Holiday Socials Highlight Local News

Miss Irene Cobb and Paul Leonard wed at the Cobb home south of Bedford in a small Dec 12 ceremony read by Hedlie R. Cobb. Neighbors hosted a bar to the couple, who will farm in Ross township next year. The Evening Auxiliary of the Methodist church planned a Christmas program for Dec 22 with Hadley as hostess. The Presbyterian church held a birthday party for members with pot luck and music. The First Baptist Ladies Aid prepared for their Dec 18 meeting with officer elections and a Christmas tea. The Church of Christ Loyel Steady class hosted a Christmas get exchange and refreshments.

Irene Cobb Paul Leonard Ty. E. Cobb Bedford Bedford ‘High School Woman's Foreign Missionary Soicietyr Methodist Episcopal ‘Church G. W. Ae Hadley G. W Rime Gi Nes Burks Arch /Douglas Presbyterian Church Said Mary Margaret Hamblin Charlotte Kennedy Edith Thompson Zloise Welch Kathleen McCoun Margaret Meikle Olive Orth Carol Thompson Mary O’dougherty E. C. Dowlin Ladies Aid Society First Baptist Church Frank ‘Marshall John G. Thompson C. E. Longfellow Harry Longfellow Howard ‘Payton Frank Snyder Merle Snyder R. F. Gr Joe Meredith Loyel Church of Christ W. A. Polten Tre Devouonz Ciherge C. A. Reynolds RB. Z. Bradley

Calendar of club meetings and hostess duties

Local calendar lists numerous December gatherings with names of clubs such as FeSisy Bec, Travel Club, Semper Fidelis Bridge Club, and 20th Century Club. Hostesses include Mrs. Jas. H. Daugherty, Mrs. Floyd Shum, Mrs. Thos. L. Eathn, and others. Social events feature Rebekah Christmas Party and Christian Missionary society notes. Friday evening hosted by Mrs. Harrison Fawcett for Sunday School girls with several attendees named.

FeSisy Bec Jas GH. Daugherty Floyd Shum Mentay Dex Thos. L. Eathn C. C Daugherty S. J. Barney P. E Sisterhood F. E. Payton Baptist Ladies Aid EC. Dowtin Rebekah I. C. C. F. Hall Christian Missionary Society Cora Kemper C. B. Walters Methodist Evening Auxiliary G. W. Hook Thursby 18Th Century Club Carl Cummings V. Ct Ralph Perkins 20Th Century Club M. Z. Bendren

Woman's Missionary Society Meeting At Cora Kemper Home

The Fe Dien Officers of the Church of Christ will hold an all day meeting at the home of Miss Cora Kemper Tuesday December 18 for their annual gathering. Election of officers will be held. A covered dish luncheon will be served at noon. Mrs E F Healy will lead a lesson study on Tibet.

Woman's Missionary Sacieuy Church of Christ Cora Kemper E. FE. Healy Tibet

19th Century Club Christmas Party Planned

Mrs. Carl Cummings will host the Nineteenth Century club's annual Christmas party on Thursday afternoon December 20. The roll call will be answered with Christmas Customs in other Lands. Mrs. J. R. Locke will tell the Christmas story. Members will sing carols and partake in a gift exchange.

Carl Cummings Nineteenth Century Club J. R. Locke

Bedford Hosts Theater Party After Football Banquet

A. J. Gregerson entertained Bedford school faculty and the football squad at a theater party Wednesday evening after the annual football banquet, bringing together staff and players for a social gathering.

A. J. Gregerson Bedford Schools

Christmas Party Duties At twentieth Century Club

Mrs M Z Hendren hosts the Twentieth Century Club Christmas party on Thursday afternoon December 12 with a Christmas quotations roll call, Mrs M P Gillies to tell the Christmas story, and social hour and refreshments led by Mrs Hortense Meikle Mrs C B Walters and Mrs Paul Simpson. Travel club to meet with Mrs Thos Kuhn December 17 features Africa wildlife and hunting topics with reviews by several members. V V C club conducts National Holidays program at Mrs William Park’s home with nine members present and an all day meeting at Mrs Ralph Perkins home December 20. officers to be elected with installation in January.

M. Z. Hendren Twentieth Century _Chule M. P. Gillies Hortense Meikle C. B. Walters Paul Simpson Thos. Kuhn Thos. L. Kuhn Travel V. V. C. Ciuic V. V. C. Club William Park Lester Thompson Nne Ralph Perkins

Dinner guests hosted by Mr and Mrs Shaddy

Mr and Mrs B A Shaddy entertained at dinner Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs Clifford Short and family from Conway, Mr and Mrs Elmer Key of Lenox, Miss Grace Shaddy, and Vern Peterson of Des Moines.

B. A. Shaddy Clifford Short Conway Elmer Key Lenox Grace Shaddy Vern Peterson Des Moines

Order of Eastern Star Holds Regular Session at Masonic Temple

The Order of Eastern Star met in regular session Tuesday evening at the Masonic Temple. Members discussed upcoming programs and duties, with plans for local community service and charity events to be announced at the next meeting.

Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

The Christmas Seal and the People

A nostalgic plea for Christmas Seals highlighting their health benefits. It describes funds aiding hospital construction, first aid for playground injuries, and providing milk and vegetables to children whose families cannot afford them. The piece emphasizes health, goodwill, and the impact of donations.

Builder

Christmas Seal Tale Promotes Tuberculosis Fight

A vintage narrator seal explains the purpose of Christmas Seals, urging readers to buy to help combat tuberculosis and save lives. The tale traces origins from Denmark to the United States, emphasizing a lifelong mission and a single guiding slogan.

Denmark

Schools Report on Seal Sales Seals drive shows full cooperation

County superintendent Mrs Anna Churchill reports three rural schools have turned in their Christmas Seal sales with hundred percent cooperation among patrons. Each school reporting turned in their totals and proceeds.

Anna Churchill

Rural county reports first seals sales at several schools

Over $2 in sales reported with Washington No. 5 Helen Madden teacher, Grant No. 9 Mary Cochran teacher, and Holt No. 1 Gwendolyn Cree teacher among the first to report. Awards will go to three rural schools for highest per capita gates of seats and to pupils in districts where every family buys seals.

Washington No. 5 Helen Madden Grant Mary Cochran Holt Gwendolyn Cree

Nevius sells Bedford farm to Fabricious under court approval

John Nevius as receiver for Crum & Dinges Investment sold the 80 acre Robinson place south of Bedford to M. J. Fabricious of Bedford. The deal was subject to court approval. R. E. Bradley and J. H. Chilecote arranged the transaction.

John Nevius Crum & Dinges Investment Company Bedford Robinson Place M. J. Fabricious R. E. Bradley J. H. Chilecote

Unclear OCR: Church Group Announces Holiday Event

Fragmentary text describes a Methodist group and named organizers amid plans for a Christmas event. Incomplete lines reference Mrs. Fierd Saum Fridey and other individuals, with mentions of gifts and supervision by Mert LC Severs.

Fierd Cernon Archie Duuges Mert Severs

Mort. H. Chembrein to Operate Exigent Seventeenth Order

Fragmentary notice states Mort. H. Chembrein will operate an urgent seventeenth order Friday December 14. A question about her daughter is noted. Harry Mer and others are mentioned in unclear context with a few names and phrases. details remain unreadable.

Mort H. Chemberin

L. F. T. Club Dinner Party Planned by Crum Jr

MMs and ladies of the LF T Bridge club welcome W E Crum Jr to entertain at a seven o clock dinner party Thursday evening. The bridge club will play during the event.

L. F. T. Club W. E. Crum, Jr LF. T. Bridge

Bible Study Class Changes Meets Date

The Union Bible class will not meet Wednesday December 19. Next study set for Wednesday December 2 at the home of Merc J Z Paton with Mercie Corissme. Mrs A D Hahn hosts luncheon. Mrs Kevm Hennwee hosts this afternoon for the Teesdex Contract club following lunch.

Ladies of the Union Merc J. Z. Paton Seycher Corissme Pday A. D. Hahn Kevm Hennwee

Also Mentioned on This Page

Terrill Miss Watson Rebekahs Oo. E. S. Kensington Birs. C. B. Welters Whseres Nes Baptist Ladies Mrs. Fawcett Harrison Fawcett Simolay Minnie Shepherd Martha Bescn Mildred Lewis Phyllis Weingearth Marjorie Henderson Nacr Wood Irene Bradley 20Th Century Shaddys O. E Union Nevius Sells Paris Axminster Shum Kayser Moon Toc Raven Fevric Thompsons Christidis Bissell Sen Alexette Cabretta S&c Child'a
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