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Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1936

Page

2

December Birthday Party at Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian church and congregation invite members to a covered dish birthday celebration on Wednesday evening December 23. Dinner starts at 6 30 with December birthdays as honored guests, and the Sunday school will preside over the program. Committee members are Miss Helen Clark, Miss Eloise Welch, and several couples led by Ray Kennedy and Raymond Lewis.

First Baptist Church World Wide Guild Wayne Harbour Presbyterian Church Helen Clark Eloise Welch Ray Kennedy Raymond Lewis John Dinges Orie Jones H. P. Jaqua Kenneth E. Stephens

Christmas Gift Exchange Planned by H P E Club

Mrs Howard McColm hosted the H P E club on Wednesday December 9 with six members present. A social afternoon was followed by refreshments. The next meeting will be with Mrs Henry Neumeyer on Wednesday December 23. Plans were made for a Christmas gift exchange.

Howard McColm H. P. E. Club Henry Neumeyer

Bailey P.T. A. Christmas Program Planned at School

The Bailey P T A will meet at the school house on Wednesday evening December 23 for its regular monthly meeting and social event. Students supervised by Miss Doris Kingsley will present the program and candy will be served. Santa Claus will attend the gathering.

Bailey P.T. A Doris Kingsley Tre&t Santa Claus

Jeanette Lucas Hosts Twelfth Birthday Party

Jeanette Lucas entertained a group at her parents home for her twelfth birthday. The evening featured games and a treasure hunt with refreshments. Guests included Patricia Simpson Lavonne Hamilton Doris Rimel Dorlee Ranbarger Virginia Clayton Martha Smalley Charlotte Kennedy and others.

Kathleen Lucas Janes A. Lucas G ‘Ua Kathleen Nancy Dinges Lola O'Daugherty Petty Lou Young Bennie Hamilton Jean Wells Betty Joy Betty Jean Atkins Helen Marie Salon Pam Jones Betty Cross Virginia Mohler Donna Jean Terry Joyce Rimes Freddie Ann Weingarth Buddy Owens Henry Churchil Jim Hook Jack Hook Jimmie Mathew Bobby Mathew Robert Morris King Wisdom Jack Francis Billy Buck Jeanette Lucas Atty Jas. A. Lucas Patricia Simpson Lavonne Hamilton Doris Rimel Dorlee Ranbarger Virginia Clayton Martha Smalley Charlotte Kennedy Mary Dirk- Sena Josephine Moore Jackie Parker Betty Bray Ben Morris Robert Salen Decker Hahn Harry Robbins Robert Dobson Jack Burks Harlan Almer Robert Nelson Charles Cornell William Cirksena Darrel Salen James Floyd Rimel Shirley Irwin

Wetmore Hosts L. F. T. Club Dinner at Home

Mr and Mrs F L Wetmore entertained the L F T club ladies and their husbands at a Friday evening dinner party at their home. Guests included Mr and Mrs B Palmer.

F. L. Wetmore L. F. T. Club

Mrs Maloy Hosts Bedford Travel Club Gathering

Mrs J T Maloy and Mrs Maurees Sawyer entertain the Travel club women Monday evening with a program on Women of South America. Guests include Carrol Nelson and Cecile F Long. displays feature South American woven belts and gourd decorative baskets. Christmas refreshments provided. new members Lorraine Orme Orig Jones and Alan D Thompson join.

J. T. Maloy Maurees Sawyer Travel Club South America Carrol Nelson Cecile F. Long Lorraine Orme Orig Jones Alan D. Thompson

Clayton No 2 Club Meets At School House

The Clayton No 2 Community club held its fourth meeting Friday evening December 11 at the school house. The program featured music by W G Stephens and son Orville Verneal Besco and Francis Skinner a play An Awful Appetite by Frank Wehrle and Paul Winner a reading by Mrs Ralph Hunter a two act play A Country School Refreshments of pie and coffee were served Admission for the next meeting Friday January 8 will include a three act play and funds will buy a lamp for the school.

Clayton No. 2 Community Club W. G. Stephens Orville Verneal Besco Francis Skinner Frank Wehrle Paul Winner Ralph Hunter

Baptist Aid Society Elects New Officers

The Ladies Aid of the First Baptist church held its regular monthly meeting. Mrs. M. R. Francis and the December committee led the social hour. Officers elected for the new year include President Mrs. Charles Washam, First Vice President Mrs. Charles Streebin, Second Vice President Mrs. Earl Gordon, Secretary Mrs. John G. Thompson, and Treasurer Mrs. Hattie Haller.

Ladies Aid Society The First Baptist Church M. R. Francis Charles Washam Charles Streebin Earl Gordon John G. Thompson Hattie Haller

Mrs L C Morris Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs L C Morris entertained the Contract Bridge club at a covered dish luncheon on Wednesday afternoon.

Contract Bridge Club

Rural Progressive club holds all day meeting at Mrs Wilda Niven home

The Rural Progressive club met all day at Mrs Wilda Niven’s home with a covered dish lunch at noon. A reed basketry lesson by Mrs Chas Hamilton and Mrs M M Cunningham is described and each member made a basket. A grab bag dominated the afternoon and the January meeting will be at Mrs Carl Prather’s home.

Rural Progressive Club Wilda Niven Jesson Chas. Hamilton M. M. Cunningham Carl Prather

Youngs to Entertain Evening Supper Club

Mr and Mrs L Guy Young will entertain the Evening Supper Club Saturday evening December 19 with bridge games and convivially hosted dining.

Nira J M Little Hosts Ladies Aid at Church

Nira J M Little will entertain the Ladies Aid society of the Church of Christ at the church Friday afternoon December 18. She will be assisted by Mrs C A Reynakds Mrs B A Shaddy Mrs Fred Lewis Mrs Charles Worley Mrs J H Irwin and Mrs W H Churchill.

Nira J. M. Little Ladies Aid Society Church of Christ A. Reynakds B. A. Shaddy Fred Lewis Charles Worley J. H. Irwin W. H. Churchill

Dunning P.T.A. To Observe Christmas Evening

The Dunning Parent Teacher Association will meet at the school house Friday evening December 19 for the annual Christmas observance. Miss Glaydis Owens and Mrs. Ralph Livingston supervise the program and entertainment. A Christmas tree with popcorn and candy will be the treat.

Dunning Parent-Teacher Association Glaydis Owens Ralph Livingston

G and G Clad Club Holds All Day Meeting

Mrs. Cecil Stephens hosted the G and G clad club on Tuesday for an all day meeting. In the forenoon the ladies quilted, a covered dish lunch was served at noon, and in the afternoon baskets from the Farm Bureau project were completed and trays woven. The January meeting will be at Mrs. Walter Thompson's home.

Cecil Stephens G and G. Club Farm Bureau Walter Thompson

Triangle Club Christmas Party and Gift Exchange

The Triangle club will host a Christmas party and gift exchange at Mrs. Len Maxwell's home on Tuesday December 22. A covered dish dinner will be served at noon.

Triangle Club Len Maxwell

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Baptists Presbyterians Mrs. McColm Mrs. Maloy Bedford Travel Club Clayton No. 2 School House Souls G100othins Co Clarinda Bedford Cornity Jen Baptist Aid Society Dunning P.T. A Levine Lins Nelly Dos Marie Dressler Thompson’s Thompsons Thompson's Morris Sunkist Lemons Sunkist Xmas Graham Crackers Kraup Sid Thompson Mercantile Co
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