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Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1936

Page

4

Illness and quarantines sweep Taylor County communities

A glut of sickness and quarantines hits Gravity, New Market, Bedford, and surrounding areas. Scarlet fever moves through the Clif ford Heller and Jim Richardson homes, with families confined to residences and nearby farms under medical watch. Several residents undergo operations, including Mrs. Lewis Kreamier and Warre Walker, while others recover from procedures.

Clifford Heller Gravity Neva Mae Woodyard Della Anderson

Horton Granted Delay in Appeal Filing

Floyd Horton accused of poisoning his wife near Bedford last winter was allowed until January 1 to file an abstract in his appeal after Judge Fuller refused a transcript at Taylor County's expense on November 7. Horton, serving a life term at Fort Madison, has 90 days after the Supreme Court rules to file the abstract. co-defendant Anna Johnston, who confessed, is also serving a life term at Rockwell City.

Floyd Horton Bedford Fuller Taylor County Horton Supreme Court Fort Madison Anna Johnston Rockwell City

Wildmans and Hayes Return From Florida Trip

Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Wildman and Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hayes, after several weeks in Florida, arrived home today.

W. R. Wildman Jeff Hayes Florida

Iowa Nebraska Light & Power Demo Yields Prizes

One hundred eighty seven persons registered at the Iowa Nebraska Light and Power company office Thursday during their demonstration. Winners of prizes offered were Mrs Charles Q Besc o the floor lamp, Mrs Harry Aitken the coffee maker, Mrs John Kilroy the table study lamp. The drawing took place at 9 o clock in the evening.

Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Company Charles Q. Besco Harry Aitken John Kilroy

Omaha banquet guests Patch Buchanan and Will Ernest

E P Patch Hugh Buchanan and Will Ernest traveled to Omaha today to attend a farm banquet and meet local residents.

E. P. Patch Hugh Buchanan Will Ernest Omaha Farm Foan

Births in Rural Area Highlight December Additions

A series of birth announcements from New Market Bedford and surrounding towns lists newborns including Ralph Wayne Bayless Burt K Leola Ann Laverne Dale George Larry James Paul and Monte Kay. Parents include Mr and Mrs Ralph Bayless Burt Kelso Joe Mahan Carroll Gray Carl Cordell Dale Hughes Floyd Miller and Rev Biggerstaff. Dr Fratzke and Lawrence Young are noted as related figures.

Ralph Bayless New Market Ralph Wayne Burt Kelso Burt K Floyd Daugherty Billy Floyd Joe Mahan Bedford Leola Ann Carrol Gray Guss John Williama Villisea Carl Cordell East of Dale Hughes Laverne Dale Floyd Miller Clearfield George Larry Dependence Oregon James Paul Fratzke Blockton Biggerstaff Gravity Lawrence Young Sheridan Forest Minard Monte Kay

Ladies Host Bridge Luncheon At Two Gatherings

Mrs. John F. Hardin, Mrs. John M. Dinges and Mrs. George B. Cobb entertained at a bridge luncheon on Tuesday afternoon and will host another group of ladies Friday afternoon.

John F. Hardin John M. Dinges George B. Cobb

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