Taylor County Fair Board Selects Acts for Circuit Show
Taylor County Fair Board met with circuit fair boards in Des Moines to contract free attractions and carnival acts for the July 29 to August 2 event with Entry Day on July 28. The program features car racing Tuesday, horse racing Wednesday to Friday, a Jimmie Here appearance Saturday, and a twenty one girl revue for evening shows. Lee Bebee of Anamosa returns as starter. Six free acts capped by an aerial act and seals act will headline, same carnival to tour all circuit fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County Fair Board
Des Moines
Guy Miller
L. C
Sid” Morris
Ralph Jones
Paul Bartlett
F. W. Harbour
Jimmie Here
Lee Bebee
Anamosa
Seals
Presbyterian Church Service Times Notice
Gordor F. MacLean is minister with 10 am Sunday Church School and 11 am Morning Worship services. You are welcome to any and all services at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Gordor F. MacLean
Methodist Church Service and Christmas Cantata Schedule
Russell G Nye pastor leads Sunday Church School at 10 with a 11 00 worship service. Children’s Christmas program ends the School period. December 22 7 30 p m Christmas Cantata Childe Jesus by the Church Choir. date changed to one night earlier than previously announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Russell G. Nye
Childe Jesus
Christmas Service at Baptist Church Plans
World Bible Sunday observed with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. The Birth of Jesus message will be given. B Y F set for 6 30 p.m. Christmas program 7 30 p.m. Devotions led by Margaret Rowe Junior Wilson. Caroling on Dec 21 at 6 30 p.m. Ladies Aid luncheon Dec 20 hosted by Mrs Bailie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
F. H. Cowles
World Bible
Margaret Rowe
Junior Wilson
Ladies Aid
Wm. Bailie
Dave ‘Kingsley
Berea Church Schedule Church Services and Sermon
Bible study at 10 15 a m with preaching at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m. Homer Manchester of Indiana will preach the sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berea
Homer Manchester
Indiana
Jehovah's Witnesses Schedule For Weekly Meetings
The Watch Tower lead lists weekly religious meetings including Bible Study on Sunday evening at 7 to 9 pm with The Kingdom Is At Hand, Service Meeting Wednesday 8 to 9 pm, and Ideocratic Ministry School Friday 9 to 9 45 pm. All services are at 205 Myeferson and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehovah's Witnesses Watch Tower
Kingdom
Iideocratic Ministry School
Myeffer‘son
Bible School and Worship Services At Local Christian Church
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) lists Bible School classes at 10 a.m. and a worship service at 11 a.m. Ben W. Sinderson serves as minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Ben W. Sinderson
Sunday Worship and Sunday School Schedule Announced
The notice invites worshipers to Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 1 a.m. by Mrs. T. J. Overholt. A prayer meeting is listed at the Pastor's home on Wednesday hosted by T. J. and Lulu Overholt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Overholt
T. J
Lulu Overholt
Bedfordites Sing in Northwest Missouri State College Choir
Kay Sawyer a Bedford freshman is in the Tower Choir at Northwest Missouri State College. Lyle Martin a Bedford sophomore sings bass. both major in Music. The choir performs The Christmas Apple December 21 as part of the College Christmas Program with Horace Mann youngsters in the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Sawyer
Bedford
Tower Choir
Northwest Missouri State College
Kay
Lyle Martin
Horace Mann
Clyde Putnam Dies In The East
Clyde C Putnam son of the late Mr and Mrs Henry Putnam of Bedford died recently in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania after illness following retirement from Pittsburgh Steel Mills Burial was in Green Bay Wisconsin He was born in Bedford one of five brothers and a Bedford High School graduate He helped lead a Correll College debate team and earned a strong intercollegiate record Survived by wife Helen Wenzel Putnam two sons three sisters Flora Fitch Wa Keeney Kansas Etta Mason Denver Stella Irish Denver three brothers Rev Irving Putnam Minneapolis Rev Charles H Putnam Aurora Illinois Leslie Putnam Murray Kentucky
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde C. Putnam
Henry Putnam
Bedford
Pittsburgh
Penn
Pittsburgh Steel Mills
Green Bay
Wisconsin
Clyde
Bedford High School
Correll College
Mount Vernon
Iowa
Helen Wenzel Putnam
Flora Fitch
Etta Mason
Wa Keeney
Kansas
Stella Irish
Denver
Irving Putnam
Minneapolis
Charles H. Putnam
Aurora
Illinois
Leslie Putnam
Murray
Kentucky
Mrs Longfellow Returns Home From Des Moines Hospital
Mrs. Ivan Longfellow of Clearfield has been ill and was treated at a Des Moines hospital before being brought home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longfellow
Ivan Longfellow
Clearfield
Des Moines
Thas
Mrs. Hansell Remains in Critical Condition
Mrs. Laura Hansell of Clearfield remains in very critical condition requiring constant oxygen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansell
Laura Hansell
Clearfield
Pierce Illness Sends J W Pierce II to Son’s Home
J W Pierce II became ill on Monday and was taken to the home of his son and wife Mr and Mrs Howard Pierce near Blockton for care and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Pierce II II
J. W. Pierce
Mrs Howard Pierce
Blockton
Mrs. Sadie Bender Ill Resident of Clearfield
Mrs Sadie Bender long time resident of Clearfield is seriously ill and hospitalized. The notice notes her health condition and local prominence while providing no additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Bender
Clearf 5
Mrs Spencer Peck Hospitalized After Sharpsburg Injury
Mrs Spencer Peck of Sharpsburg was taken to the Municipal Hospital at Clarinda Monday and operated on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Peck
Sharps‘burg
Clarinda
W H Covert Returns to Work After Illness
W H Covert manager of the Town Missouri Granite Works resumes duties at the firm after illness keeping him away from the business. He was recently reported improving and was seen at his place of business on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Covert
Town-Missouri Granite Works
Pace suffers heart attack in New Market
Dan Pace of New Market endured a heart attack Sunday and was transported to Municipal Hospital Clarinda where his condition is listed as serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Pace
Dan Pace
New Market
Clarinda
Mrs Perkins Rebounds At Home After Major Operation
Mrs Frank Perkins, who underwent a major operation at Municipal Hospital in Clarinda on December 2, is convalescing at her home near Blockton.
Mrs Hanna Convalesces After Hospital Stay
Mrs Hanna and Mrs Mary Henna of Hopkins were discharged Thursday from St. Francis hospital in Maryville where Henna had been a patient since November 22. They are convalescing at the home of Mr and Mrs John Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Mary Henna
Hopkins
St. Francis Hospital
Maryville
John Houston
Roof Fire at Irwin Home Damages Glen Irwin House
Fire on the roof of the Glen Irwin residence near the Christian church was discovered by John Sawyer around 11 40 am Wednesday. Mrs Rose Larsson, owner, occupied upstairs rooms and was home but unaware of the blaze. Insurance will cover damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Irwin
Christian Church
John Sawyer
Irwin
Rose Larsson
Strays From Home Dies Of Exposure
Frank Kauble, inmate at the county home from Athelstan, died at the home on Wednesday forenoon after being found in a ditch about three quarters of a mile from the house. He left Tuesday evening and search failed that night. Horton Lee and Hubert Henry arranged a flyover and spotted Kauble within an hour. Sheriff Lucas and a patrolman assisted in locating him. he was alive but his feet were frozen and very weak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kauble
Athelstan
Horton Lee
Hubert Henry
Kauble
Lucas
Duane Simmons Honored at Iowa Power and Light Dinner
Duane Simmons winner of the Better Methods in Electricity award was feted by Iowa Power and Light at Bedford American Legion Hall. About 30 4-H supporters joined the event with speakers from Westinghouse and Iowa State College praising his Chicago trip and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Simmons
Towa
Iowa Power and Light
Bedford American Legion Hall
Duane
Harold May
Chicago
Bridwall
Des Moines
Westinghouse
George Boehnke
Iowa
Taylor County
Harold Beatty
Iowa State College
Henry Krejci
Bedfords
Henry
John (Unter
Doc Ferguson
Iowa Power and Ight
Mr. Cunningham
Des Moines Register and Tribune
Milt Henderson
Mt. Ayr
Carroll Mitchell
Clarinda
Driving Car Without License Firmly Penalized in Lenox Court
Ralph Robertson a 39 year old farmer near Lenox was arrested by Sheriff Harry Lucas for driving with a suspended license. He appeared in Lenox mayor's court and was sentenced to 13 days in county jail, but released after four days due to the death of his landlord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph “Robertson
Lenox
Harry Lucas
Robertson
Vets edge Diagonal 58 to 52 in gym showdown
Bedford Vets defeated Diagonal Demons 58 to 52 to keep pace for the Southwest Iowa lead. Key players include Harbour with 17 and Snodgrass with 13 for Ringgold County, while Diagonal was led by Snodgrass and Goodale. Both teams battled through a tight first half before Bedford pulled away late in the fourth quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Vets
Diagonal Demons
Vets
Iowa Loop
Blaine Shupe
George Burham
Demons
Bedford
Terrell
Harbour
Marshall
Bobh Harbour
Glade Hullinger
Snodgrass
Goodale
Ringgold County
Herbie Marshall
Bob Harbour
Hullinger
Burks
O Cobb
Smith
Mathew
O Bunker
Johnson
Warner
Sobotka
Fogle
Austin
Bunker
Cobb
Dick Hartman
Bride receives Crosley refrigerator gift prize
Miss Marjorie Robinson now Mrs. Bill Sanders won the local dealer’s gift by writing best reasons for receiving the Crosley refrigerator at Sickels & Holmes. The couple married on Sunday and the new appliance will adorn their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Robinson
Bill Sanders
Crosley
Sickels & Holmes
Miss Robinson
Mr. Sanders
New Junior High Adds Miss Margaret Ann Martin
Des Moines welcomes Miss Margaret Ann Martin to fill the junior high teaching vacancy. A Iowa State Teachers College graduate, she majored in Physical Education with minors in English and Science. She taught two years in the Des Moines Public Schools, returned this fall for her BA, and will teach English and Science in Junior High and girls' Physical Education in Junior and Senior High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ann Martin
Des Moines
Miss Martin
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Martin
Bedford Library Adds Wide Range of New Titles
Bedford Public Library reports new acquisitions edited by librarian Myrtle Barks. Adult selections include lead Kindly Light, The Egyptian, The Chosen, The Black Stallion and Satan, The Mountain Pony and the Rodeo Mystery, The Phantom Roan, and The Iron Doctor. Additional titles span children and young readers across classics and contemporary works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Public Library
Myrtle Barks
Vincent Sheean
Isabella Holt
Lydia Pinkam
Burton
Herschel Brickell
Paul Gallicore
Elizabeth Seier
Margaret Landon
Hartzell Spence
Mika Waltari
American Heartwood
Donald Culroess
Peattie
Sholem
Jim Kielgaard
Jack Snow
Andy
Ant
Wm. McCreal
Ellis Credle
Flossie
Sbossie
le Gallier Techhses
Constance ‘Howard
Robb White
Cat and
The
Elizabeth Coatsworth
Animal Weapons
George T. Mason
Lee Kingmap
August Seamen
Philip Harkins
Agnes Darforth Hewes
Henry V. Larom
Lees of
Arlington
Marguerite Vance
Satan
Walter Farley
Stephen Holt
Hank
Lost Nugget Creek
H. R. Langdale
Electa Clark
Richard T
Flood
Births in Hopkins Bedford and Blockton Areas
A list of newborns announces a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Mack Jackson in Hopkins on December 9, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Meril Stein in Bedford on December 7, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Chester Motsinger in Hopkins on December 6, with Mrs. Motsinger formerly Delores DeMott. Alvin Karg of New Market born December 9, and Mrs. Karg formerly Eva Brown. Chas Woodyard of Blockton welcomed Bobby Gene on December 8. baby weighs 2 lbs 4 oz and is in a respirator at ville. Mrs. Woodyard formerly Bonnie Jean Turner of Sheridan Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Jackson
Hopkins
Meril Stein
Bedford
Chester Motsinger
Alvin Karg
New Market
Chas. Woodyard
Blockton
Bobby Gene
St. Francis Hospital
Maryville
Woodyard
Bonnie Jean Turner
Sheridan
Missouri
Iowa State Chorus Members Featured In Radio Broadcast
Kathleen Lucas and Roscoe Van Dyke are members of the Iowa State College chorus. Their performance, recorded during the December 6 tree lighting on campus, will be broadcast at 3 PM on Thursday December 22 via radio station facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Lucas
Atty
Jas. A. Lucas
Roscoe van Dyke
Lupt
R. F. van Dyke
Iowa State College Chorus
Oew
Iowa State
Assault and Battery Charges Filed in Palmer Case
Palmer Glass filed assault and battery charges against Don Burks on Saturday. A hearing is scheduled for a later date.
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Palmer Glass
Don Burks
Bedford Folks Raise Quota For Iowa Children Home
Bedford residents boosted their drive by over ten dollars to support the Iowa Children Home Society. County chairwoman Mrs. K. B. Paschal credits Bedford’s organized effort led by chairwoman Mrs. Ed Beard and helpers. Washington township reports full completion with $20.85 raised. four other townships have partial reports as the county aims to close the books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Iowa Childrens Home Society
K. B. Paschal
Taylor County
Ed Beard
J. T. Caskey
Oscar Douglas
A. W.hamblin
Edna Hoak
Eldon Fool
Iowa
Verne King
Washington Township
Benton
Marshal
Mason
Jefferson
Becky's Home Return From Collingdale Visit
Rev Gordon F Maclean traveled by train Sunday to Collingdale Pennsylvania to bring back his daughter Becky nine who had stayed with her grandmother Mrs G F Umstead for several months Becky has been ill but is much better and happy to be home for the holidays
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon F. Maclean
Collingdale
Penn
Becky
G. F. Umstead
Iowa Cancer Society Nursing Scholars Receive 1950 Renewal
Meri Hill of Taylor County, one of 52 Iowa Division American Cancer Society nursing scholars in 1949, studies in Iowa City. She inspects a giant electron microscope at the State University of Iowa radiation research lab. The 1950 renewal of the nurses' scholarship program has been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meri Hill
Taylor County
Iowa University
Iowa Division
American Cancer Society
State University of Iowa
Iowa Division For Cancer Research
Miss Hill
College of Nursing
Iowa City
Taylor County PMDA Seeks 1948 Corn Deliveries Before Jan 31 1950
AAA records announce multiple counties may accept reseated 1948 corn deliveries through Jan 31 1950 with retroactive storage pay at 1/20 cent per bushel per day from Nov 1. Farmers urged to declare needs promptly to arrange delivery and to contact offices if December 25 delivery times are missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAA
Taylor County
PMDA
Bedford Bulldogs Fall In Doubleheader At Hopkins
Bedford High School varsity and reserves lose both games at Hopkins Tuesday night. Bedford led early in the second half but Hopkins pulled away to win 29 23 and 12 11 in a pair of close defensive contests. Peve led Hopkins with 10 points while Thompson and Dougherty scored 7 and 6 for Bedford. Webb topped Hopkins with 9 as Bedford shot poorly from the line and fought hard on both ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford High School
Hopkins
Missourians
Peve
Bob Thompson
Maxon Dougherty
Bedford
Bulldogs
Paul Bartlett
Webb
Dick Thompson
FT &F
Dinwiddie
D. Thompson
Sleep
Blake
Stephens
Marshall
Ole
M. Marshall
Hardee
Melvin
Angram
Bridgewater
Cole
Ingram
Vesper Services At Presbyterian Church
Vesper services are set for Sunday December 18 at the Presbyterian Church. The program includes Angels From the Realms of Glory and Christmas Bells with Johnny Crum on bells. Choir numbers feature Ave Maria and Joy to the World while Mrs. Maude Chaney plays the organ under direction of Mrs. Richard Taper and Mrs. Wayne Haribur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Johnny Crum
Johnny
Gordon F. MacLean
Mary Ellen Blalock
Jesus
John Jacob Niles
Maude Chaney
Richard Taper
Wayne Haribour
Bedford Prepares for Christmas Shopping Boom
Bedford merchants showcase wide toy and Christmas merchandise ranges with extended hours next week. Stores plan Thursday and Friday evenings and early Saturday closings for holiday shoppers. A Rialto kids show with treats is planned. cement work for new light poles on Main Street advances to brighten the business district. Mercury vapor lamps expected to light Bedford after Christmas holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Rialto
Main Street
Iowa
Thompsons Celebrate Golden Wedding in Bedford
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Thompson of Bedford marked fifty years of marriage on Wednesday December 14. They will host an Open House at their son Paul Thompson and wife’s home east of Bedford on Sunday December 18 from 2 to 5 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Thompson
Bedford
Paul Thompson
Loyal Legion 4-H Club Holds Meeting With New Members
The Loyal Legion 4-H club met with Dianne Wolverton to receive programs and record books and plan the year. Three new members Cheryl Garner Josephine Jackson and Phyliss Jones were enrolled. Five mothers and one visitor attended as Mrs. Arthur Park led the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Right Girls of the Loyal Legion 4-H Club
Dianne Wolverton
Cheryl Garner
Josephine Jackson
Phyliss Jones
Arthur Park
Mrs Kapple 31 Dies at Home Near Corning
Mrs. Kapple 31, daughter of Mr and Mrs John G Cox of Bedford, died at her home near Corning on Tuesday December 13. Funeral services were held Thursday at Fairview church northwest of Gravity with burial in Methodist Grove cemetery. She is survived by her husband two young sons Lowell Wayne 4 Byron Lee 2 and several brothers and a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Kapple
John G. Cox
Bedford
Corning
Fairview Church
Gravity
Methodist Grove
Lowell Wayne
Byron Lee
Traps Capture Badger On Farm Near Gravity
Dwight Mothershead aged 14 trapped a badger on his parents farm near Gravity. The animal, weighing about 12 pounds, is on display at Marbour & Son Produce Station in Bedford. Badgers are rare in this area and fetch around 1.50 per pelt with no bounty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Mothershead
Mrs. Olsen Mothershead
iMarbour & Son
Bedford
I E Mobley Dies At Allerton Iowa
I E Mobley former Bedford resident dies at his Allerton Iowa home Friday November 25 funeral at Methodist church Allerton with burial in Allerton cemetery. Surviving children Richard Kansas City Velma Bettis of Allerton and a son Lenna died in infancy two sisters Letty Mahan Bedford Maude Noles Hopkins eight grandchildren nine great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. BE. Mobley
Bedford
Allerton
Iowa
Will Mahan
Joe Mahan
Harvey Gaddis
Duane
Carl Wilson
Perry Carmichael
Isaac FE. Mobley
Elijah
Sarah Mobley
Hartsville
Ind
Olive E. Boatman
Lenna
Richard
Kansas City
Velma Bettis
Mable
Baptist Sunday Night Christmas Program Set
The Sunday School of the Baptist Church will present its Christmas program Sunday evening December 18 at 7 30 o clock. All departments of the Sunday School participate. Mrs Glen Irwin chairs with Mrs Wilburt Wilson and Mrs F H Cowles assisting. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday School
the Baptist Church
Glen Irwin
Wilburt Wilson
F. H. Cowles
Marriage License Issued to Wayne Peterson and Evelyn Stearns
Clerk C. E. Paul issued a marriage license on December 14 to Wayne Peterson of Red Oak and Evelyn Stearns of Gravity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk of the Courts
C. E. Paul
Wayne Peterson
Red Oak
Evelyn Stearns
Gravity
Methodist Choir Cantata Christmas Program at Church
The Methodist Church Choir will perform its annual Christmas program at 8 00 p m on Thursday December 22. The program features solos and the Christmas cantata The Child Jesus by Clokey. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church Choir
Childe Jesus
Clokey
Christmas Seal Drive Urges Local Support for TB Work
Stamped appeal stresses all residents to send in Christmas Seal letters to meet the Taylor County Tuberculosis and Health Association quota. Mrs Guenther led a 200 reminder effort after 450 initial letters. funds will fight tuberculosis and heart disease, with the 1949 1950 dual challenge from the Iowa association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pee Harold A Riventhier
Towa Heart Association
Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association
Eastern Stars Elect Officers for New Year
Officers for the new year were elected Tuesday at the regular Eastern Star meeting. Installations will follow in January. Elected: Worthy Matron Florence Caney, Worthy Patron J. T. Caskey, Associate Matron Betty Salen, Associate Patron L. R. Vogt, Secretary Louise Churchill, Treasurer Leona Beard, Conductress Wilma Novinger, Associate Conductress Mildred Spencer. Two 50 year members Ursula Vosburg and Emma Miror were honored with certificates and pins. A Kensington sponsored social followed with carol singing and refreshments. Elaborate Christmas decor highlighted the event with a lighted tree and seasonal arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
E Worthy
Florence Caney
J. T. Caskey
Betty Salen
L. R. Vogt
Louise Churchill
Leona Beard
Wilma Novinger
Mildred Spencer
Ursula Vosburg
Emmai Miror
The
Kensington
Bethel Nash
Mildred Stacy
Baptist Youth Chorus to Sing Carols at Church Event
The Baptist Church youth group will perform Christmas carols at the church tonight at 6:30. The event features the youth choir and a brief program led by the church pastor, offering seasonal songs for attendees.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fair Board
Bedfordites
Clyde Putnam
Clarence Toops
McNutt
Honor Simmons
Towa Power & Light
Legion Hall
Iowa State Chorus
Triple A News
Limestone
Loyal Legion
4-H Club
Chesterfield
Mothershead
I. E. Mobley
Allerton, Iowa
Baptist
Methodist Choir
Eastern Stars
Tate
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