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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1949

Page

3

New Market Minerettes Fall in Overtime to Braddyville

New Market loses 42 to 51 in overtime at Braddyville after a tight game tied 40 all at the end. Winkie Brooks scores 26 of New Market’s 41 points while Betty Moore posts 30 for Braddyville. Also notes upcoming Christmas Vesper Service December 2 at 7:30 and operetta Hearts and Blossoms December 22 at 8 with a large cast and choir participation.

New Market Minerettes Braddyville I Braddyville Minerettes Winkie Brooks Betty Moore Church of Christ Betty Beverly Beutler Bruce Glen Potter Bob Oliver Sparks Doris Savage Doris Harland Wilda Moyd

Hearts and Blossoms Presented by High School Music Dept

The high school music department presents Hearts and Blossoms directed by F. A. featuring student performers in a floral themed program likely showcasing vocal and instrumental numbers.

F. A

Pre-Christmas Dinner Honors Mrs. Clara Brown

A dinner at the Chick Brown home honored Mrs. Clara Brown who departs Thursday for California to visit relatives. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown and Conway family, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Pace, Mr. and Mrs. Carol Pace and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Opal Brown with son.

Chick Brown Clara Brown California Robert Brown Conway Tony Pace Carol Pace Opal Brown

Twentieth Club Met for Christmas Dinner and Kindness

The Twentieth Club met with Genevieve Pendergraft for a Christmas dinner and a candle light service led by Mrs. Murren. Members donated gifts to four convalescents and Valera Abbott rejoined the club. Eda Cora Damewood, born in 1869 in Fall River Kansas, died December 2 1949 near New Market at 80. The family thanks all who helped during illness and at the funeral with flowers and support. Noah N O Dell Ruth O Dell Ballentine and Bob Ballentine express gratitude.

Genevieve Pendergraft Murren Valera Abbott Stephanie Pershing Nancy Sue Kenderick Beverly Beautier Bessie Eda Cora Damewood Dorinda Pace Madison Damewood Fall River Cowley County Kansas New Market Hor Charles E. Damewood Independence Ida Nora West Russell Damewood Ogden Utah Noah O'Dell Ruth Helen Noah O’dell Ruth Ballentine Bob Ballentine Ruth Church of Christ Science Moore Noah N. O’dell Ruth O'Dell Ballentine

New Market Locals Visit Omaha and Exchange Homes

Mrs. Holly Clark spent three days this week visiting her sister in Omaha. Alvin Karg and Tom Alkire swapped properties last week and moved to new homes Thursday. Trula Sanders, Dana Shore and Ronald Harper were dinner guests Sunday of Jimmy and Holly Clark. Callers in the John Terbell home included Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Stephiens of Conway, Mrs. David Terbell and Judy of Bedford.

Holly Clark Ray McNutt Omaha Alvin Karg Tom Alkire Trula Sanders Dana Shore Ronald Harper Jimmy Clyde Stephiens Conway David Terbell Judy Bedford John Terbell

Air Hostess at the Rialto Theatre

Columbia Pictures presents Air Hostess at the Rialto Theatre Friday and Saturday December 16 and 17. Gloria Henry stars as the former librarian who learns about planes and pilots with Ross Ford as the instructor and Audrey Long as the student hostess who guides the aviation romance.

Columbia Pictures Rialto Theatre Gloria Henry Ross Ford Audrey Long Gloria

The Cowboy and the Indians at Rialto Theatre

Gene Autry performs in an outdoor thriller as an Arizona rancher aiding Navajo Indians to defend their birthright from white looters. The show runs Friday and Saturday, December 16 and 17, at the Rialto Theatre.

Gene Autry Rialto Theatre Gene Arizona

The Homestretch in Technicolor at Rialto Theatre

Twentieth Century-Fox presents The Homestretch starring Cornel Wilde and Maureen O Hara a Technicolor romance racing drama showing Sunday December 18 at the Rialto Theatre.

Twentieth Century-Fox Cornel Wilde Maureen O'Hara Rialto Theatre

Sweet and Low-Down at Rialto Theatre

A 20th Century Fox musical screens at the Rialto Theatre Monday December 19. The story follows the life and loves of a millionaire banker amid upbeat numbers and romantic capers.

20Th Century-Fox Rialto Theatre Banc

Thunder in the Valley stars Lon McCallister Edmund Gwenn and Peggy Ann Garner

Technicolor drama set in Scotland shows December 20 at the Rialto Theatre. A father son conflict unfolds as peaceful villagers confront a mysterious killer in their midst.

Lon McCallister Edmund Gwenn Peggy Ann Garner Technicolor Rialto Theatre Scotland

Sitting Pretty at Rialto Delights Local Moviegoers

Twentieth Century Fox presents Sitting Pretty at the Rialto Theatre on Wednesday December 21. The skit features a versatile mysterious gentleman who answers a teby sitter ad and nearly wrecks a young couple’s marriage, causing uproarious community upheaval.

Twentieth Century-Fox Rialto Theatre

Tak It Or Leave It at Rialto Theatre Starring Phil Baker

Mirthful 20th Century-Fox musical entertainment jackpot shows Thursday December 22 at the Rialto Theatre. Phil Baker headlines as the popular comedian known for The Man With The $64 Question with dance and song featuring a lively score.

20Th Century-Fox Phil Baker Rialto Theatre

Study of Wall Hangings by Benton Township Girls

Sixteen Benton township girls met at Mary Putnam’s home to study wall hangings with Mary Hunter guiding. They discussed size color and placement of pictures including portraits and Biblical images. They also planned pictures for decorating children’s rooms. Emerson

Benton Township Mary Putnam Mary Hunter

Going to Nancy's for Christmas Visit in Evanston

Grandparents plan a Friday night drive from Creston to Chicago and Evanston to visit Nancy nine months old who has not spoken English yet. They will inspect her new tooth, meet the child before Hank moves to Schenectady for a new job, and attend Ak-Sar-Ben late at night. They also note weekend work and church indifference.

Nancy Grace Creston Chicago Evanston Grandpa Schnectady N. Y Hank Burlington

Weekend Plans Hint at Travel and Family Echoes

A fragmented diary passage notes a desire for travel and rest rather than train berths. The writer discusses avoiding travel discomfort, a Denver to Chicago memory, and preparations to meet Mary and Dodie in Evanston. Plans include a two year Time Life Fortune tour and a Paris departure for the eldest.

Mary Dodie Evanston Paris Life Fortune News

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