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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1936
Page
3
Friends of the John Clark family near Athelstan propose to erect a monument to Ranger the dog who guarded his master's body and was killed so the dog would allow access to the scene.
A curious chase unfolded near Washington avenue and Third street as Officer Bob Krueger pursued a bicycle thief. The suspect vanished into a creek after crossing a WPA barrier and brick piles, leaving his hat as a hostage in Mayor Cloud’s office.
Local veterinarians estimate 125 to 150 horses have died in Humboldt County in recent weeks from a corn stalk poisoning disease likely contracted by grazing or eating moldy feed. A vaccine exists and early treatment has saved some. advanced cases have a high fatality rate, about 75 percent.
Adams County officials and relief workers met with the State Board in Des Moines and concluded the county is financially better off than most and can likely manage the winter without relief. Local workers expect aid only if an emergency arises, with state help possible if needed.
Everett Wray farms north of tea and keeps a close watch on hogs while Hodis Vithle notes animals are in poor condition. Last year GN refinery built deeper holes near the stockyards signaling hard winter ahead, according to Mr. Co-Margev.
A car accident east of Chelsea left one man dead and two injured after a late night drive to Chelsea. Three men fled the scene with a dead body in the car, witnesses recall a dance that night, and the origin of the vehicle remains unknown.
Francis argues that batch cooking is undesirable as a permanent habit and that self planning and cooking lead to a happier home. He notes neighborly visits with pie and dinners improve mood, while emphasizing the value of good neighbors in their town. The piece mentions awaiting the wife’s Chicago trip return and a meeting at Corning.
Rialto Theatre screens Anthony Adverse over five continents with Frederic March and Olivia de Havilland in a sweeping tale praised for its dramatic courage. Star For A Night follows a musical ruse where a mother’s dream collides with Broadway illusion and a staged rescue upends lives.
The letter advises selling holiday flocks, finishing capons, and shifting feed to the laying flock. It argues continuous feeding yields higher egg production and profits, while those starving flocks during low prices fall behind. It contrasts two farmers: those who feed year round and reap gains when prices rise versus seasonal feeders.
The town records a first snow of the season on December 11 with three degrees below zero on December 13. Students will move into the new high school after New Year, with a two week holiday starting December 23. Local residents attended the Bohemian Girl at Clarinda, while James Ulmer of Hopkins suffered a severe cut to the eye during shinny on Sunday. Fred Remington’s wagon suffered damage after a brief depot-to-barn spin.
Ten years ago a Conway couple welcomed a baby girl on December 9 1936 and another Conway couple a baby boy on December 12 1926. Jesse Hook sustained a broken right wrist after a sled accident Thursday afternoon. Miss Gertrude Pearson of Clarinda and Walter R Trumbo of Bedford wed at Rev B F Hall residence in Clarinda on December 18 with refreshments at the Pearson home. The newlyweds will reside in Bedford where the groom works for Bedford Oil Company after their Omaha\ntrip.
In the preliminary debate at the high school Tuesday afternoon James Thompson Earnest Parks and James Hoxworth were chosen to represent Bedford High School this winter. Parks is the only veteran on the team.
Sheridan reports the three week revival led by Dr Floyd Evans and local preachers ended Sunday night. Baptisms of new Christian church members occurred Sunday afternoon in Grant City. Revs Etta Belle Chapman who preached recently returned from Des Moines area meetings. Local residents including J A Harris of Boonville and Gray Harris of St Joseph visited relatives over the weekend.
The Christian Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Elmer Hibbs home for a social afternoon with a gift exchange and refreshments. The M. E. Aid society gathered at Mrs Mae Watson home for Christmas questions and a gift exchange with fifteen present and refreshments. Mrs Dall Churchill can now go out after a week at home due to a coughing injury. The schools and both churches are preparing for Christmas trees and related events.
In Bedford a festive Santa Claus parade drew crowds for the dog team, camel rider, and candy handouts. A fatal dog-pack fight at the community sale barn ended with the leader killed by rivals, while children and parents saw Santa deliver toys and letters to the town.
Evelyn Ridnour and Howard Roberts wed in Collins in a Dec 2 ceremony joining with Helen Gindelsparger and her Roberts. Evelyn received a modest shower at the Ridnour home Tuesday. Joe Greenway died at Maryville hospital Sunday, buried in Guss cemetery beside his wife and baby. Mrs. Viola Branan hosted the Helping Hand club Tuesday.
Afternoon meeting announced new officers for the coming year: President Mrs John Spring Vice President Mrs Viola Branan and Secretary Treasurer Mrs John Goff An exchange of Christmas gifts followed and refreshments were served Jolly Dozen members and families enjoyed an oyster supper at Wayne Rock home on December 9 The Young people were entertained at Lees Mitchs home Friday Mrs Gilbert Branan ill with flu Mrs Harve Hoffman returned from Illinois visit Omaha trip taken by Will Rock Wayne Rock T O McCoy Delores Stroud Janet Stroud and relatives in Blacktom Claude Wallahan visited Pauil ing in Omaha with daughter Paul.
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