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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1948

Page

9

Taylor County Dairy Breeders names officers

Orson Cochran of Lenox was elected president of the Taylor County Dairy Breeders Cooperative at the December 6 annual meeting at the Christian Church in Bedford. Clark Stroburg of Blockton was chosen vice president and Dewey Hensley of Bedford is secretary treasurer. Board members named to serve with officers include Charles Longfellow Bedford W R Livingston Blockton Harvey Leach Lenox Charles Wintermute Blockton Kai Sorenson Conway Chester Hamblin Sharpsburg Guy Henderson Clearfield and Wayne Marley Bedford.

Orson Cochran Lenox Taylor County Dairy Breeders Cooperative Association Clark Stroburg Blockton Dewey Hensley Bedford Christian Church Charles Longfellow W. R. Livingston Harvey Leach Charles Wintermute Kai Sorenson Conway Chester Hamblin Sharpsburg Guy Henderson Clearfield Wayne Marley

Installations Highlight Candlelight Ceremony at Bedford Library

Mrs. Wm. Becherer led as past county chairman and district officers were installed during the Candlelight Installation Ceremony on Saturday December 4 at the Bedford Library. Township chairmen across Nodaway Grove Platte Dallas Washington Marshall Grant Mason Benton Jackson Jefferson and others were named along with 4-H and school chairmen. The service was part of the holiday Christmas program presented by Mrs. Glen Irwin Mrs. Glen Kernen and Mrs. Glenn Lovitt featuring Christmas carols.

Wm. Becherer Bedford Merrill Jackson Womens Merle Travis Glenn Levitt Bert Lyddon Howard Hawkee George Dennis Wayne Caskey Hazel Woods

Christmas Stories Read By Glen Kernen and Mrs Lovitt

Glen Kernen and Mrs. Glenn/Lovitt read Christmas stories for the group. Santa Claus distributed gifts after the program. Tea was served by the Committee. The library basement was decorated for the season. The next Women’s Committee meeting is January 8.

Glen Kernen Glenn Lovitt Santa Claus

4-H Leaders Gather for Training at Farm Bureau Office

About twenty 4-H club leaders and committee members met at the Farm Bureau Office for a leaders training school last Wednesday. George Boehnke of the State 4-H staff discussed program objectives emphasizing demonstrations and teamwork to strengthen club work within the democracy. County committee members Dewey Hensley and Ralph Andrew attended, along with leaders Merrill Jackson Kirk Nicholson Eldon Baker Wendell Davidson O G Murren Paul Richey John Curtis Paul Long Willard Marsh Merle Harland Arthur Park George Moon Charles Wintermute John McAllaster Hubert Hensley.

Farm Bureau George Boehnke Dewey Hensey Ralph Andrew Merrill Jackson Kirk Nicholson Eldon Baker Wendell Davidson 0. G. Murren Paul Richey John Curtis Paul Long Willard Marsh Merle Harland Arthur Park George Moon Charles Wintermute John McAllaster Hubert Hensley

Christmas Crafts Workshop Draws Eighty Homemakers

The Farm Bureau Office hosted a Christmas Crafts workshop on December 1 2 6 and 7 for eighty homemakers from Gay Mason Ross and Clayton townships. Gifts crafted at the workshop will be set on the tree Christmas morning. Mrs Chas Wintermate of Blockton hosted the Gay group on December 1.

Farm Bureau Gay, Mason, Ross Clayton Townships Chas Blockton

Northwest Stampede Rodeo Showcase

A thrilling rodeo spectacle titled Northwest Stampede is advertised with a Calgary flair promising action packed events on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday.

Northwest Calgary

Ranch Clash Sparks Sale Or Rebuild Debate At Rialto

The story follows a rancher’s son and his late father’s foreman as they clash over selling versus rebuilding the ranch after debt. To pay debts they must round up and sell wild horses, leading to a dramatic climax of pursuit and capture. Jesus’ teaching on Truth underscored by sacrifice and love.

The Rialto Jesus Mary Baker Eddy

Bedford Council Proceedings December 6 1948

Regular meeting of the Bedford Iowa City Council with members May or Lester Round Bartlett Bailie Jones Duncan present and Garnet absent. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.

Bedford Iowa Lester Round Paul Bartlett Wm. Bailie Ralph Jones Leland Duncan Ross Garnet

Township council approves treasurer report and pays town bills

The council moved to accept the treasurer report with Bailie seconding. Bills totaled 8,858.34 for labor streets power water and parts from merchants including Walter Hardee George Norris and Emmett Motor Sales plus contractors and suppliers. adjournment to reconvene on mayor's call.

Treas Leland Duncan Bailie Walter Hardee George Norris Martin’s Straight & Stephens Brown & Snyder Western Auto Store Emmett Motor Sales Bailie’s Auto Shop GSE H. E. Nelson Hawkeye Lumber Co Raymond Bridgewater Prugh Thesenaiter Stanley Iowa Power & Light Co Beemer & Bowen Warren & Gatchell Paul Bartlett

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