Chrismon Trees Shine in Bedford Churches Christmas display
Two Bedford churches, St. Timothy Lutheran and the Presbyterian and Christian Church, decorate Chrismon trees to convey the true meaning of Christmas. The trees use white and gold Chrismons, symbolize Christ as light, and invite parishioners to study their origins with explanatory sheets. Special services noted December 3 and December 24.
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St. Timothy
Lutheran Church of the Ascension
Danville
Virginia
Bedford
Virginie-Lutheran
Presbyterian and Christian Church
St. Timothy Lutheran
Georgie Sends Yuletide Wishes To Bedford
Georgie Scur field an English AFS student in 1971 72 asks The Times Press to publish her Christmas greetings to Bedford. She describes life in Hatfield near London and sends love to many Bedford friends and families from Berea Church Style Shoppe and local groups. She hopes to visit in 1974 with peace and love.
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Georgie
Yuletide
Bedford
The
Times-Press
Georgie Scurfield
Birchwood Ave
Hatfield
Herts England
London
Dean
LaVeta Davidson
Richard
Wayne
Kelly
Connie
Lyle Gibson
Doc
Katie Harris
Dennis
Danny
Val
Andy Ettleman
Donna
Shane
Mary
Doug Lashmett
Helen Rogers
Mary Lou
Jeanne
Harold
Delores Steeve Norman
Kraig
Renee
Curt
Dwight
Mildred Davidson
Berea Church
Burks
Doug
Ogle
Style
Crum
Farris Gray
AFS
Gillian
Peters
Ronnie
Golds
Rod
Phil
Dee
Toots
Mark
Joycie
Mary-Jane
Dukes
Bob
Becky
Mary Jane
Cindy
Pat
David
Debbie
O.J
the Hardees
Buzz
Duffie
Dougherty Named to Southwest Iowa First Team
Bulldog senior halfback Terry Dougherty earns All Southwest Iowa honors from the Omaha World Herald. He shares the honor with players from Harlan Atlantic Audubon Red Oak and Glenewood after averaging 5.9 yards per rush and 20 yards per pass with six touchdowns. He credits teammates and senior leaders for the feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Dougherty
Bulldog
Omaha World Herald
Iowa
Dougherty
World Herald
Harlan
Atlantic
Audubon
Red Oak
Glenwood
Terry
Dodie Hamblin Feature Promises Warm Christmas Reflections
Ralph Graves praises Dora Jane Hamblin for Home for Christmas in LIFE magazine and predicts continued use in Christmas anthologies. The December issue includes Bethlehem color essay and a 13th century monk account with added anecdotes amid photos of holiday festivities.
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Dodie Hamblin
Life Magazine
Ralph Graves W. Hamblin
Bedford
Graves
Dora Jane Hamblin
Iowa
Bethlehem
Christ
Marguerite Robinson Named Secretary of Matura Division
Mrs Marguerite Robinson of Bedford was elected secretary of the Economic Development Division of Matura Action Corporation. Mrs Ruth Henderson of Corning is chairman and Keith Wagner of Greenfield is vice chairman. Induction occurred at the Advisory Council meeting.
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Marguerite Robinson
Bedford
Matura Action Corporation
Ruth Henderson
Corning
Keith Wagner
Greenfield
Advisory Council
Bedford Post Office to Extend Window Service Sat Dec 16
Postmaster LaVern Peters announces extra window service at Bedford Post Office on Saturday December 16 until 12 noon. The extended hours aim to assist customers purchasing stamps in larger quantities and mailing packages.
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LaVern Peters
Bedford
Brownies Bring Yule Spirit to Bedford Stores
An extra Christmas spirit came to Bedford downtown Monday as 24 brownies led by Bonnie Brown and Joyce Truitt visited shops singing carols. The group spread holiday cheer among business firms and customers during the day.
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Brownies
Bedford
Bonnie Brown
Joyce Truitt
Bedford Comm School Menus for December Week
Menus list daily meals for Bedford Community School from Monday December 18 to Friday December 22. Highlights include lasagna and cookies on the 18th, minced ham sandwiches on the 19th, roast turkey on the 20th, chicken fried steak on the 21st, and fish sandwiches on the 22nd with side items and milk each day.
Corn College to Be Sat In Creston
An all day Corn College on December 16 at Southwestern Community College in Creston will cover growing harvesting storing and marketing of corn. See page four of last week's TP for details.
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Southwestern Community College
Creston
Marvin Geagley Dies in California at 72
Marvin Geagley died in a Chico hospital on November 28. Services were held in California on December 1. He was the brother of Orvetta Geagley and Hannah Cochran of Bedford and Merrill Geagley of Washington, D. C.
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Marvin Geagley
Chico
California
Mr. Geagley
Orvetta Geagley
Hannah Cochran
Bedford
Merrill Geagley
Wash, D. C
Taylor County 4-H members seek state national awards
The Taylor County set of 4-H records led by Monica McMath Linda Gray Ed Havens and others were chosen December 5 by an area committee for state and national competition. Nominated youths include Lida Campbell Mary Jane Dukes Judy Wilhelm Jim Tobin Jim Hanson Jace Smith and Craig Baker with broader Midcrest area contenders.
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Taylor County
Craig Elliott
Midcrest
Iowa State University
Chicago
Camp Miniwanca
Cam Minivanca
Monica McMath
Clearfield
Linda Gray
Bedford
Ed Havens
Sharpsburg
Bedford Junior High Girls Edge Mt Ayr In Tight 36 35
Bedford seventh graders narrowly beat Mt Ayr 36 35 with Debbie Wall sinking a free throw for the decisive point with 10 seconds left. Mt Ayr led 17 14 at halftime, Bedford balanced scoring led by Wall 17, Sunderman 10, Rogers 10. guards Rowe Wittmeier Brown played strong.
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Bedford
Mt. Ayr
Mr. Ayr
Debbie Wall
Tammy Sunderman
Edna Rogers
Donna Rowe
Valeria Wittmeier
Jodie Brown
Henry
Susan Houchin
Dianne Key
Pam Ambrose
Cindy Miers
Terry Park
Julia Hamilton
Bryan
Irving
Lenox
Two Bedford Ladies Turn 99 in December Birthday Celebration
Mrs. Carrie McColm and Mrs. Bertha Wintermute marked their 99th birthdays born December 9, 1873. Colonial Manor hosted a dining room celebration with cake and ice cream for residents and staff. Families hosted separate parties on Saturday.
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Carrie McColm
Bertha Wintermute
Colonial Manor
McColm
Wintermute
Celease
Bedford Bulldogs Rout Corning For 6-0 Start
Bedford improves to 6-0 overall and 3-0 in conference with a 62-41 win over Corning. Jackie Spencer scores 23 and Kevin Ritchie 14 to lead Bedford. Powell adds 24 for Bedford while Corning’s McClelland and Basher tally 12 and 10.
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Red Raiders
Corning
Bedford Bulldogs
Bedford
Jackie Spencer
Kevin Ritchie
Cox and Harris
McClelland
Basher
Bulldogs
Powell
Thorpe
Lenox
Greenfield
BCHS Chorus To Present The Messiah
The Bedford Community High School mixed chorus directed by Mrs. Robert Stacy will perform Handel s The Messiah on Sunday December 17 at 2 00 p m in the high school auditorium. Soloists include Elinor Hamilton Joyce Cox Marilyn Minor Mary Jane Dukes Linda Gray Alan Price Curt Fickess Ken Smith Duane Duncan Steve Thompson and Terry Dougherty with accompanists Mary Jane Dukes Janet Gold and Linda Gray. Admission is free.
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Bedford Community High School
Robert Stacy
Elinor Hamilton
Joyce Cox
Marilyn Minor
Mary Jane Dukes
Linda Gray
Alan Price
Curt Fickess
Ken Smith
Duane Duncan
Steve Thompson
Terry Dougherty
Janet Gold
Christmas potluck for Bedford Community School District
The Christ mas potluck dinner for live alone persons in the Bedford Community School District is sponsored by Church Women United. It takes place at the Christian Church on Monday December 18 at 12 noon. Food is provided for men and others unable to prepare it. Transportation calls to Caryl Cox at the Service Center 23 2563.
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Bedford Community School District
Church Women United
Christian Church
The
Bedford Student Jo Carhartt Shines in Caroling Show
Jo Carhartt of Bedford appeared in Now is the Caroling Season a musical variety show at the Mule Barn Theatre December 8 and 9 directed by Becky Jones Tarkio College senior. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Marvin Salen. Jo was among 12 college students in the chorus performing songs and interpretive dances.
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Jo Carhartt
Bedford
Mule Barn Theatre
Becky Jones
Tarkio College
Marvin Salen
Memorial Gift At BCHS Honors Boyd Young
The vocal department at Bedford Community High School receives a Baldwin studio piano donated by Mr and Mrs William G Young in memory of Boyd Young. The instrument will be used for choir performances and the December 17 Messiah in the high school auditorium. Boyd was active in the school choral groups and ensembles.
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Bedford Community High School
Boyd Young
William G. Young
Baldwin
Boyd
Cake Exhibit Promises Sweet Creations For Holidays
A Cake Decorating Class exhibit at the Taylor County Neighborhood Service Center is set forFriday December 15 at 1 30 p m Cakes will be for sale and holiday decorators will showcase their work Santa visited the Headstart Christmas party and potluck with gifts for children A Christmas potluck at the Christian Church is planned December 18 at noon for live aloners and others who wish to attend
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Taylor County
Santa
Dukes and Runyan Named Waubonsie DAR Award Recipients
Mary Jane Dukes of Blockton and Denise Runyan of Clarinda High School are chosen by the Waubonsie Chapter of the DAR as outstanding good citizens. They will be honored with awards and a luncheon in February, under the National Contests and Activities for 1972-73.
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Mary Jane Dukes
Charles Dukes
Blockton
Waubonsie
DAR
Daughters To the American Republic
Denise Runyan
Clarinda High School
National Association of Secondary School Principals
Fire in County Jail Causes Minor Damage
Two prisoners at Taylor County jail started a fire around 9 45 a m last Saturday. They tore paper and books and placed them on a serving table near the meal window and set them ablaze. Bedford Fire Department extinguished the flames causing minor damage to the table area and ceiling wiring.
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Taylor County
Bedford Fire Department
BCHS Receives Swede Anderson Memorial Gift
Wilma Anderson and family funded a new football field look at BCHS in memory of Swede Anderson. The gift included a first and ten marker and orange goal post pylons. School spokespeople praised Swede as a kind husband father and devoted football and activity supporter.
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BCHS
Swede Anderson
Wilma Anderson
Wilma
Taylor County 4-H Recognizes 175 Members at Yearend Night
The Taylor County 4-H program honored 175 club members for project work and activities at the December 6 recognition night at Bedford Community High School. Alumni awards went to Mrs. Robert Hardee Gravity for leadership with the Washington Farmerettes.
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Taylor County
Bedford Community High School
Robert Hardee
Washington Farmerettes
Polk Sunshine Pals
Dean Goudie
Bedford
Gravity
Marion Havens
Sharpsburg
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Christmag
Dodie’ Hamblin
M. Robinson
Matura Post
Corn College
BCJH
Dec
Bchs Chorus
CWU
Ronald Farrens
New Market
Steven
Danforth
Judy Wilhelm
Villisca
Ak-Sar- Ben
Suzy Wagner
Ake
Sen
Gary Smith
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