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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
7
The New Market Red Cross announces a members meeting at the Methodist church basement on Wednesday December 31 at 2 30 to elect officers. The annual Girl Reserve Christmas Vesper is set for Sunday December 21 at 7 30 with Mrs Ira Shambaugh of Clarindy as guest speaker.
The Baptist Church schedules a 10:00 a.m. worship and an 11:00 a.m. service with a Christmas program by the Sunday school. A prayer meeting is set for Thursday evening.
The Methodist Church wraps four weeks of evangelist Miss H Nelle Malen with closing services and announces 9 45 a m and 11 a m preaching by Rev Walling and C M Eppard of Clarinda at the Christian church. A Christmas program by the Sunday school junior department and a Christmas Eve program at the Christian church are planned along with a Young Peoples meeting and prayer services. Mrs Ralph Snodgrass thanks supporters for cards flowers and greetings during illness.
Ralph Wayne Bayless marked his fifth birthday anniversary with an honor dinner Tuesday at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bayless. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Godfrey Mr. and Mrs. Ira Arthur Gene and Jack. Mrs. James Brooks hosted the Ladies Social Hour Circle meeting Friday afternoon at her home. A gift ex-
Various Clarinda groups report meetings and socials. The Loyal Sisters Class elected Fern Ray as president and Luna Wallace as vice president. Twentieth Century Club held a Christmas dinner with gifts from mystery friends. Baptist Missionary Society and Rebekah Circle held programs and elections. Several birthday dinners and bridge clubs are noted with names, places, and participants.
Mrs Rhoda Updike and Miss Elizabeth Updike traveled from Clarinda to Des Moines for a week long visit at the Charles Leopold home. John Hullinger and family arrived unexpectedly. his brother Roland and family from Malta Montana had not met in 38 years. Mae Hullinger of Glenwood also visited. Local dinners and house visits occurred with several households hosting guests including Frank Hunter Cora Raynor and Walter Noble. Candy give away to children on Main street after December 24 organized by American Legion Auxiliary and town merchants. Methodist Ladies Bazaar and dinner raised about 40 dollars.
The Christian Aid Ladies gathered Wednesday with Mrs. Win Scott and helpers. A Christmas tree showcased the gift exchange as 37 attended. The Methodist Women’s Society met at Mrs. R. G. Garten’s home with four helpers. a Christmas Bible program was read by 15 women and refreshments served to 18 members and 3 children. Rev C C Pritchard hosted church pictures Sunday afternoon. attendees included Mr and Mrs Dell Chure and Mr and Mrs George Gabb.
Local shoppers from Maryville and neighbors visit places in Missouri. A Sheridan basketball win over Conception Junction followed by a small gym fire in the north wall. Downtown beautification with evergreens lights and trees announced. Sheridan Chapter No. 5 OES met Tuesday night electing officers including W M Mrs Lloyd Jenkins and W P J W Evans.
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