Society Notes Highlight Local Charity Gatherings
A tea honoring Mrs. Champ Todd will be hosted by Mrs. Wyatt Blake more with co hosts Mrs. Blake more and Mrs. Jack Larsen. Mrs. Todd leaves Christmas to join her Navy husband at Great Lakes. Rebekah Circle plans Christmas meeting December 15 at I C O F hall with 50 cent gift exchange. Victory club hostesses Mrs Lulu Underwood and guests enjoyed a Christmas dinner and Mystery Pals reveals. Busy Bee Club met December 7 with candy and gift exchanges. next meeting January 4 at Mrs John Lambley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champ Todd
Wyatt Blakemore
Blakemore
Jack Larsen
Golden Rule Circle
Rebekah Lodge
I. C. O. F. Hall
Wilbur Young
Marlon Young
Mrs. Hughes
Busy Bee Club
Glen Hughes Dee
Jack
Leona Fitzhugh
John Lambley
Engagement of Nancy Guinand to David Miller Announced
Miss Nancy Guinand of Boulder announced engagement to David Miller of Lenox. The couple spoke to Kappa Kappa Gamma sisters with a formal “Certificate of Intent to Form a Partnership.” Nancy attends Colorado University and active in Kappa Kappa Gamma and student groups. David recently completed law studies and is admitted to the Colorado Bar. Wedding date not set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Guinand
B. G. Guinand
Boulder
David Miler
Raymond Miller
Lenox
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Miner
Bedford
Southern Methodist University
Navy
CU Law School
Miller
Colorado Bar
Boulder High
Colorado University
W.A.A. Doard
A.W.S. Senate
Phi Alpha Theta
Miss Fluke Hosts Twentieth Century Club Meeting
The Twentieth Century club will meet Thursday afternoon December 21 with Miss Ella Fluke as hostess. Members will respond to the role call by naming Carols and their composers. Mrs. Paul Simpson will present a Christmas story about Scandinavians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Fluke
20Th Century Club
Twentieth Century Club
Ella Fluke
Paul Simpson
Presbyterian Women to Meet on December 19 at Church
The Women's Association of the Presbyterian church will gather Tuesday afternoon at the church. Topic is The Greatest Story Ever Told with Miss Maude Nelson leading. Mrs. L C Morris chairs the serving committee assisted by several members including Mrs. Albert Beebe Mrs. T V Lacy Mrs. Paul Bartlett Mrs. L R Vogt Mrs. Roy Meikle Mrs. Frank Query Mrs. Ursula Vosburg and the Miller Sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Association of the Presbyterian Church
Maude Nelson
Albert Beebe
T. V. Lacy
Paul Bartlett
L. R. Vogt
Roy Meikle
Frank Query
Ursula Vosburg
Miller Sisters
Jo Ann Seabury to Wed in Fort Collins
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Seabury of Fort Collins announce the engagement of their daughter Jo Ann to Russell Lee Green. The wedding will be Dec 17 at 3 PM at First Methodist Church Fort Collins with a reception in the Gillam Room of Northern Hotel after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Seabury
Fort Collins
Col
Jo Ann
Russell Lee Green
First Methodist Church
Gillam Room
Northern Hotel
Miss Seabury
Bedford
Mary. Hook
Veterans of Foreign Wars Christmas Party Planned
The Bedford Post VFW and auxiliary announce their annual Christmas party in the Library club room on Monday night December 28 at 7 30. Each parent should bring a small gift for their child and members without children will bring a guest child. Santa Claus will distribute treats. Organizers include Mr Gene Sickels Mrs Lucille Underwood and Mr Edwin King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.p.we's
Bedford Post
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Library Club
Santa Claus
Gene Sickels
Lucille Underwood
Edwin King
December Social Calendar and Christmas Parties Noted
Local clubs and organizations list December events from December 15 to December 21. Highlights include the Golden Rule Rebekah Circle gathering at 1.C.C.F. Hall, P.E.O. Sisterhood, Baptist Ladies Aid luncheon, American Legion party, and numerous Christmas festivities. The East Mission Ladies Aid met December 12 with nine members. a gift exchange occurred and Kat Sorensen led devotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rule Rebekah Circle
1.C.C.F. Hall
F.N.G. Club
Fred Sparr
P.E.O. Sisterhood
Donald J. Turner
V.flw
Library Club
Baptist Ladies Aid
Women’s Association of Presbyterian Church
Christian Women's Fellowship
Rebekah Lodge
East Mission Ladies Aid
Mark Robinson
Marion Mahan
Hamilton Ferguson
Kenneth Duncan
Claude Rankin
Kat Sorensen
Christmas gifts planned for orphans home by church group
Mrs J F Longfellow and Miss Cesile Nickle hosted the Loyal Standby class of the Christian church on Tuesday afternoon with 18 present. Miss Nickle led devotions and members brought gifts to be sent to the Coun cil Bluffs orphans home for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Longfellow
Cesile Nickle
The
Christian Church
Miss Nickle
Council Bluffs
Christmas Women Gather At Church Meeting
The Christmas Women's Fellowship of the Christian church will meet at the church on Tuesday afternoon December nineteen. Mrs. Lester Round leads the lesson study while Mrs. Albert Downing chairs the serving committee assisted by several members including Mrs. Clark Spencer Mrs. Roy Newkirk and others.
Birthday party honors Clark family at home
Mrs. Frank Clark hosted a Sunday evening gathering in honor of her husband’s birthday. Attendees included Mrs. Elza Fine, Mr. Vern Courtnage, Mr. Elmer Henderson, Mr. Frank Sleep, Mr. Alexander Douthit, Mr. Seth Clark, and Darwin, Marvin, Allene and Janice of Clarinda with Darwin Clark also celebrating a birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Clark
Elza Fine
Vern Courtnage
Elmer Henderson
Frank Sleep
Alexander Douthit
Seth Clark
Darwin
Marvine
Allene
Janice
Clarinda
Darwin Clark
Church Ladies Christmas Meeting Notes Classy Gathering
Mrs C FE Longfellow hosted 11 M P clan members at her home on December 7 with Mrs Rose Larrison as guest. Members answered roll call with names of living religious leaders. Mrs HW FE Gordon reviewed an article on the World’s Greatest Church. Mystery Pals revealed in gift exchange. Refreshments served. January meeting with Mrs Jas F Ross planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. FE
Longfellow
Rose Larrison
HW. FE. Gordon
Jas F Ross
Baptist Ladies Christmas Luncheon at Church
The Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist church will hold a Christmas luncheon and meeting at the church on Tuesday afternoon December 19. Attendees should bring a covered dish and their own table service. Miss Nelle Barton leads the worship. arrangements are by the listed committee of church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Nelle Barton
19th Century Club Christmas Meeting Planned
The Nineteenth Century club will meet Thursday afternoon December 21 with Mrs. Don Turner. Roll call will be answered with Christmas Customs. Mrs. Robert Stacy will play carols and Miss Alice Flate will tell the Christmas story. Mrs. Marvin Salen will sing Ave Maria. A social hour and refreshments follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.H.M. Club
Robert Madison
Progressive Study Club
Lowell Caskey
Nineteenth Century Club
Don Turner
Leslie Galey
Twentieth Century Club
Hila Fluke
Benton Social Club
William Harrison
Wll
Robert Stacy
Alice Flate
Marvin Salen
Fortnightly Club Christmas Tea at Mrs Galey Home
The Fortnightly club hosts a Christmas Tea at Mrs. Leslie Galey's home on Thursday afternoon December 21. Assisting hostesses are Mrs. Mark Robinson and Mrs. Troy Bowen, with Mrs. Alan Thompson and Mrs. Harold Dowell in charge. Mrs. Fred H. Cowles delivers the Christmas Prayer and Mrs. M. K. Sawyer tells the Christmas story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Galey
Mark Robinson
Troy Bowen
Alan Thompson
Harold Dowell
Fred H. Cowles
M. K. Sawyer
Fair Board Members Contract 1951 Acts
Des Moines meeting of fair managers led to contracts for Taylor County's 1951 fair attractions. Plans include Joe Chitwood and his daredevils, a rodeo, stock car races, and a carnival company. The fair opens Sunday with the Chitwood show, entry day Monday, and four rodeo programs Monday and Tuesday afternoons and evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. EB. Anderson
Dent Anderson
Su. C. Morris
Guy Miller
Des Moines
Taylor County
Joe I. Chitwood
Carnival
Harness races fill afternoons at the fair schedule
Harness races will be held three times each afternoon on Wednesday and Thursday. Officials seek a White horse troupe for Friday shows while stock horse races appear Saturday afternoon and evening. Miss Viwara Cobb visiting with the Cobb family plans to return to Saint Vincent's in Los Angeles after the year begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viwara Cobb
Saint Vincent'’s Hospital
Los Angeles
Paul Cobb
Dick Johannes 17 Wounded in Action in Manchuria
Dick Johannes age 17 of Golden Colorado reported by letter that he was wounded November 24 while serving with the 17th Infantry Regiment in Manchuria. He sustained a scalp crease above the right eye after his squad leader was killed. his family once lived on a farm east of Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Johannes
Golden
Col
17Th Infantry
Manchuria
Johannes
Bedford
Ruth Purcell
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Gram
Jake Kernen
Rebekah Circle
Victory Club
Lulu Underwood
David Miller
Tom Roberts
B.B.B. Club
Tom Robrts
Presbyterian
Wayne
Chinchill AS
N.C.B.A
E. J. Wilson Hatchery
Bedford, Iowa
Casy
William Boyd As
Hopalong Cassidy
Hope and Cassidy
Arvin
DC Superhet
P.S
Jacks Radio & Television
Jo Ann Seabury
P.E.D
P. E. O. Sisterhood
Donald Turner
James S. Taylor
Beryl Rhoads
John Dinges
E. S. Kensington
O. K E. S. Kensington
Masonic Temple
William Bailie
Ben Soane
E. A. Jefferies
Mrs. Morris
Myrtle Snyder
Mellie Morris
Paul Morris
Hattie Bloom
Carl Snyder
FORD
American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion Building
Mrs. Robinson
East Mission Aid
Mrs. Clark
H. Me. P. Club
Baptist
Marion Dougherty
Vane Lucas
D. J. Kingsley
Frank Trumbo
Carl Stephens
Thos. Wosman
Clyde Cummings
Erve Ilrring
Homer Avey
H. F. Nelson
Wells Sale
Iowa
Bedford Sales Company
Wells Bros
L. N. Lewis
Wewest
DEA
Frigidaire
Martel
Raymond Loewy
Severs-Stacy
Fair Board
Dick Johannes
BEC A TV UC Ues
Ieeeregse
Pillsbury
Pillsbury’ Best Steer Concentrate Farmers Coop. Elevator CO
Callee, Mgr
Westwood
Wilson Coral
Libby’s Peas
Libby
Peg
Rxe
Bae
Armour's Milk
Jello
Lifornia
Crerry
Sron
Maxwell House Coffee Ik
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Armour’s Star Cloverbloom
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