Taylor county Civil Works funds to aid 286 men
Approximately 1200 dollars will be distributed this week to 286 men employed last week on county civil works projects in Bedford Lenox Athelstan Sharpsburg Blockton New Market and surrounding towns. Funds cover wages materials the projects include courthouse interior redecorating county home work and road ditching culverts and shale placement with 16 painters and crews ready for further approvals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Dortavan Muse
C. M
Blockton
New Market
Bedford
Lenox
Court House
Clearfield
New Mar
Civil Works Administration
Muse
Crowell
Gravity
Celebrated Fiftieth Anniversary At Bedford Home
Mr. and Mrs. James W. Lee observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their Bedford area home on Monday December 11 with fifty relatives and friends. Guests enjoyed noon dinner and a piano program by Mrs. Lee and others, plus memory pieces from Mrs. Lee learned decades ago. The couple, ages 74 and 79, have six children, twelve grandchildren, and three great grandchildren, and were joined by many relatives including the Owens and Vanatta families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Lee
Bedford
Paul Owens
Earl Owens
James Vanatta
Lee
Kans
Oklahoma
Iowa
Paranoi NM
Horton Lee
Cal Lee
Mra
John Lee
Elizabeth
Mae Laovine
Doris
James Lee
Wilma
Calvin Lee
Orvis
Gieon Ernest
Alvin
Douglas Turner
Alberta and
Doyle
Gravity
Will Vanatta
Andrew
Billy Lee
Hopkins
Edwin
Billy
Shenandoah
Amenda Owens
Rosa
Leonard Owens
Robert
Dale Owens
Donald and Shirley
Willia King
George Sherp
Charlax Keats
Marguerite Mendenhall
Eugene Smith
Jalen Keats
John Keats
Jerome McMaster
Elvin Sharp
Eleanor Jean
Tillman Hensley
Frank Thummel
Son Sin
Bra
Elmer Beauchamp
Max Grower
Countywide Corn Hog Signups Begin in Taylor County
The Corn Hog program moves forward as William Meikle announces township meetings early next week to elect sign up committees. Each township will elect one county member and two locals to lead the signup, with presiding officers named for each township as listed. Meikle urges selecting capable, impartial committee members to administer the contract signups and later enforce the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
William T. Meikle
Wills
W. S. Curtis
Nodaway
R. W. Cox
Holt
C. M. Whipple
Grove
C. E. Gaines
Platte
A. C. Clabaugh
Dellas
C. A. Burwell
Washington
F. L. Candy
Marshall
E. P. Knox
Grant
V. Loy
Mason
E. Hoops
Benton
George Orcutt
Bedford
George Irwin
Clayton
Joe Avey
Gay John Sleep
Polk
Guy Miller
Ross
Claude Hamilton
Jackson
M. R. Brant
Jefferson
Meikle
Vogt Named High Priest for Triangle Chapter Royal Arch Masons
L R Vogt was named high priest of Triangle chapter Royal Arch Masons for the ensuing year at the regular meeting and election of officers Monday night. Other officers elected to serve with him include K B Paschal as king Paul Parrish as scribe W H Paige as treasurer and Arthur Dinwiddie as secretary. The newly elected officers will be installed at a joint installation service of the blue lodge the Eastern Star and the chapter to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Vogt
Triangle Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
K. B. Paschal
Paul Parrish
W. H. Paige
Arthur Dinwiddie
Blue Lodge
Eastern Star
Two Eye Injuries To CWA Men
Two workers on the Bedford civil works project suffered eye injuries. Don Robinson was hit Monday morning by steel from a chisel and was taken to Shenandoah for eye treatment. Dick Meikael had an eye damaged Monday afternoon when a wire struck it while tightening a cement form, leading to his eye removal in Cres ton hospital. Welfare notes: injured workers receive two thirds wages and government covers medical and hospital bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Robinson
Bedford
Shenandoah
Dick Meikael
County Line
Creston
Meikael
Robinson
Good Response in Seal Sale Grows with Strong Participation
A letter drive by 123 seals sale volunteers reports $106.50 in income as of Wednesday. The response is ahead of normal with about half the returns in a week. The committee thanks Miss Betty Morgan and others for help, including Anna D. Churchill, Alice Nelson, A. D. Hahn, Mrs. M. Lewis, and four city ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Francis
Betty Morgan
Anna D. Churchill
Alice Nelson
A. D. Hahn
Rialto Theaters
M.D. Lewis
Baptist Sunday School
Kortnightly Club
Order of Eastern Star
Father Dies at Malvern Father George Rimel Passes
George W Rimel father of Dr G W Rimel of Hedford died at home in Malvern Iowa at 2 o clock this morning after several months of serious illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Rimel
G. W. Rimel
Hedford
Malvern
Iowa
Hand Crushed by Hammer in Bedford Street Work
A worker in Bedford sustained a crushed hand after his knuckles were struck by a hammer while on street duties earlier this week. Authorities reported the incident and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Douglas
Bedford
Mother and Son Banquet Held at Presbyterian Church
A "Mother and Son" banquet was held at the Presbyterian church last evening hosted by the Lindy class Sunday school with T F Armstrong as teacher. Mothers served a chicken dinner to attendees including Francis and Cecil Allen and their mother Mrs Charles Allen and other families such as Arthur Lewis Bishop, Junior Campbell and mother, William Crum and mother, Max Keith and mother, Forrest and William Lewis, Paul Mohler and mother, George McMican and mother, Miller and Donald Weeda and mother, and Will iam Weir and mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Lindy
T. F. Armstrong
Francis
Cecil Allen
Charles Allen
Arthur Lewis Bishop
Arthur Bishop
Junior Campbell
W. E. Campbell
William Crum
W. E. Crum
Max Keith
Ollie
William Cooksey
Fred Huss
Donald, Menies
E.T. Brice
Armstrong
Rural Christmas seal sales report gains in county
Mrs. Anna Churchill, chairman of committees handling Christmas seal sales in the county, reports that results of the sales in rural schools are gratifying. Several rural teachers have made returns and patron response is better than in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Churchill
Bedford
Marriage Licenses Issued in Maryville and Grant City
A marriage license was issued in Maryville last week to Eldon Valentine 21 and Wilda Warner 23 both of Gravity. A license was issued at Grant City last week to Fort Test Kobbe of Athelaten and Maude Riley of Pernelt-Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryville
Eldon Valentine
Wilda Warner
Grant City
Fort Test
Kobbe
Athelaten
Maude Riley
Pérnelt- Mo
Miss Ritter to Visit Cedar Falls Rural and Town Teachers
Miss Pearl Ritter will travel in Taylor County all next week to conduct meetings for rural and town school teachers. She will lecture on primary reading geography and other subjects, with venues set by county superintendent Anna Churchill. Con ferences and planning also occur in Bedford on Friday. normal training students may attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Ritter
Cedar Falls
Taylor County
Anna Churchill
Lenox
Clearfield
Grove
Platte
Marshall
Grant
Marshall No
Carolyn Souder
Sharpsburg
Conway
Nodaway
Holt
Dallas
Washington
Holt No
Merle Greeley
Corn-Hog Plan details for farm participation
The text outlines terms of the Corn-Hog Adjustment Plan acceptance including required reductions in corn acreage and hog production for 1934, payment structures of 30 cents per bushel and $5 per hog head, timing for payments, and the program's voluntary nature through local committees. It notes incentives for joining and safeguards against price declines, plus land use rules and county record checks.
Petit Jurors Dismissed In Taylor County Court Term
Petit jurors for the November Taylor County district court term were released as all jury trials had settled. Damages actions arising from the Hatfield accident were resolved with about 3000 dollars paid by the Townsend insurance, while other suits including Prather versus Meikle ended in settlements. Judge Homer A. Fuller adjourned court until Monday after reviewing agreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Grace Hatfield
P.O. Townsend
George Moon
Arthur Hatfield
Hatfield
Townsend
M. R. Brant
Hatfields
Prather
Meikle
John Meikle
W. J H. Paige
Lenox
Armstrong
Homer A. Fuller
Markie Speaks To Local Lodges In Bedford
W E Markle of Clarinda spoke at the annual booster meeting of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs in Bedford. The talk covered fraternal responsibilities, with Elmer T Brice presiding and Charles Bivens of Lenox giving a talk. Special music was by Mr. and Mrs. W J Eggleston of Gravity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Markle
Clarinda
Odd Fellow
Rebekah
LO. O. Fi
Bedford
Markle
Elmer T. Brice
Association
Charles Bivens
Lenox
Creech
Louise Perry
W. J. Eggleston
Mary Hill
Roush
Mary Davis
Nellie Sparks
Ina Steeves
Rebekahs
Bones Found Near Gravity Bridge Prompt Skeleton Theories
Workers unearthed human bones during excavations east of Gravity for a new bridge to Highway 148. Local residents link the bones to former Gravity physician Dr. Clabaugh, noting the bones and old auto body parts were dumped after his retirement. Dr. Reed says the bones are from a large man, but the mystery remains if the skeleton came from the office haul or elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWA
Dr. Clahaugh
Clahaugh
L. T. Reed
Dr. Hamilton
Clabaugh
Gravity Triumphs Over Bedford In Season Opener
Bedford high school fell 33 to 15 at home as Gravity dominated the opener. Gravity used long shots from various spots while Bedford hesitated on deep attempts. Bedford captain Orth led the lineup with Irwin Spurgeon Stark and Perkins at guard. subs included Paul Salen Kemple and Bradley. Bedford visits Corning next Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford High School
Gravity
Bedford Boys
Bulldogs
Bedford
Orth
Irwin
Spurgeon
Stark
Perkins
Paul
Salen
Kemple
Bradley
Corning
Gift Day Draws Large Bedford Crowd For Sugar Gift
A large crowd from Bedford and surrounding areas gathered for Gift Day yesterday. Thirty five twenty five pound sacks of sugar were distributed through local business sponsorships, with many firms offering special bargains on seasonal merchandise. The committee named numerous individuals to receive the sacks, and an interim note announced the third Gift Day would be held on Wednesday afternoon December 27 with details on merchandise and bargains to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
W. O. Denton
J. D. Bannon
Virgil Coon
Herbert Lake
D. W. Blake
C. E. Ackley
Carl Wyman
Maloy
D. W. Henry
L. W. Spencer
Glenn Lovitt
Pearl Nelson
Alvin Klopp
W. C. McKay
Sharpsburg
Gene Howard
Guy Ogle
Blockton
Bill Polton
Charles Parmenter
Finis Park
Mary Jane Salter
Lee Spencer
Conway
Oliver Ray
A. M. Garrett
Lowell Livingston
J. L. Traptarger
George Irwin
A. Jordan
Elmer Green
Barcus
Gravity
Doris O'Dell
W. H. Price
George Orcutt
Opal Brown
Joe Meredith
Warrison Adams
Minnie Osburn
D. T. Bock
Kenneth Stephens
John Lacy
Lee Martin
Doctor Is Honored in Conway Surprise Dinner
Dr. and Mrs. W. S. Groom of Conway were guests of honor at a surprise dinner given by Taylor county Medical Society members at a Conway hotel. Doctors attending included J. T. Maley Jay B. Terrill G. W. Rimell W. H. Cash L. T. Reed Rog Reed and others from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Groom
Conway
Medical Society of
Taylor County
J. T. Maley
Jay 8. Terrill
G. W. Rimell
Bedford
Lenox
L. T. Reed
Rog, Reed
Clearfield
Eve
Two Lenox Men Arrested by Lacy
Will West and Roy James of Lenox waived preliminary hearing in Justice Goodale's court and were bound over to the grand jury on charges of burglarizing Mike Connor farm. Sheriff Lacy arrested them after identifying West’s car used at the farm. A stove and a four hole laundry stove were stolen, plus about 45 gallons of gasoline. Connor did not report the thefts at first. Police connected tracks from a new tire and recovered evidence in a few hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will West
Roy James
Lenox
George Goodale
Mike Connor
Homer A. Fuller
Tom Lacy
Connor
Lacy
Fire damages Wetmore home through gasoline blaze
Firemen responded to a gasoline fire at F. L. Wetmore house on Saturday noon caused by static electricity from wringing a wool sweater. Mrs. Wetmore suffered slight facial and hand burns. a table and lower-room smoke damage occurred while flames were chased with a hand chemical extinguisher. Insurance covers loss. Duck Dinner Held at Bedford Country Club for Iowa Nebraska Light and Power employees. representatives from Lincoln Red Oak Clarinda Avoca Bedford attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
F. L. Wetmore
Iowa-Nebraska Light and Power Company
Bedford Country Club
Lincoln
Red Oak
Clarinda
Avoca
Extension Worker Mrs May Larson Meets 4-H Leaders
Mrs May Larson of the extension department at Ames visited Bedford this afternoon meeting county 4-H leaders club workers and Home Project leaders at the farm bureau office for discussions on youth programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Larson
Ames
Bedford
Farm Bureau
Council Hears Gas Proposal
Kansas City engineers told Bedford city council at a special Thursday meeting of plans to build a gas plant and distribution system. The project would convert crude oils and gases into commercial gas for stoves, with a citywide survey to gauge support and a 4 percent government loan to cover costs. Plant earnings would repay the loan, and the proposal cites potential job creation under the CWA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Bedford
Plah Ag
Sealing corn loan cribs in Taylor county preview
In Taylor county farmers are lining up to apply for corn loan money via county farm bureau offices. Official sealers inspect cribs storing No 4 grade or better corn, place seals, and prepare warehouse receipts for loan notes. Penalties under the Reconstruction Finance Corporation Act include fines up to 6000 dollars or two years imprisonment for false statements or inflated securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Young
Sharpsh
Nelle
Far Bureau
Reconstruction Finance Corporation Act
Farm Bureau In Annual Meet
The Tay lor county farm bureau holds its annual meeting on Monday December 18 at the bureau office. Morning agenda includes welcome by President V Loy Forenoon Session minutes reports treasury committees reading communications and a dinner. Afternoon features community singing a speech by Ray Murray and county farm bureau reports plus club boys and girls activity features. Elections for officers and directors follow with balloting for nominations and new president’s address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
V. Loy
Secretary of Agriculture
Ray Murray
County Farm Bureau
Farm’ Bureau
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Lees
LR. Vogt
Meiael
Hatfield-Townsend
W. E. Markie
Bones
Doctor's
Chen
Toans
W.E. Crum
Bedford National Bank
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