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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1952
Page
5
The Bedford Lions Club sponsors a contest with cash prizes for Christmas decorations in the town. Two prizes are awarded in each section divided by Highway 148, $10 for best and $5 for second place in each part of the town.
B B Nevius, 77, of Aurora Colorado, died December 16 there. Survived by wife, daughter, granddaughter, and two grandsons. Last rites and burial held in Aurora. Former Taylor county resident and brother of the late W J Nevius and John Nevius of Bedford.
William Fuchs 85 a former resident east of Bedford died around 6 a.m. December 17 from a heart attack at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Kopp in Bedford. He is survived by son Albert Fuchs of Ashley Indiana and granddaughter Mia Iris May Baumgardner of Parsons Kansas. Funeral services will be at Wetmore Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Friday December 19 with burial in Fairview Cemetery.
Bert Safley 70 died at Missouri Methodist Hospital St Joseph Mo December 16 after several months of ill health He was stricken with a heart attack downtown He is survived by his wife a son Roy Safley of Bedford and a daughter Mrs Martin Smith He is to be buried in Fairview cemetery after services at Bedford Methodist Church Thursday December 18 at 2 p m conducted by Rev Robt M Peters
Mr and Mrs George Beckett of Gravity celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on December 11 with a party in Bedford hosted by their daughters and husbands Lewis Walker, Robert Anderson, and guests included Richard Beckett Shenandoah Guy Campbell Claude Moore and Russell Stearns Gravity.
The Youth Fellowship group of the Baptist church will go caroling Monday evening at 7. They will sing to shut ins and community members and return to the church for a social hour and refreshments.
Licenses granted include Charles James Maloney of Sharpsburg and Loretta Maxine Simmons of Conway on December 16. Ralph J. Conz of Parnell and Bobbie Mae Brown of Maryville were issued on December 11.
Taylor Lodge No. 156 A F and A M elects officers for 1953 at a stated meeting in the Masonic Temple on December 11. Names named: Worshipful Master Albert Downing Senior Warden John Steel Junior Warden Loyd Larsson Secretary Paul Morris Treasurer Dr Earl J Stone Installations planned for Monday night January 5 1953.
Harry Larsen of Forest City, Grand Master of the I O O F, made an official visit to the Bedford lodge on December 10. Attendees from Bedford and nearby towns heard a talk on the order’s educational program stressing efficiency growth stability and accomplishments. A social hour with refreshments followed.
Members of the Taylor County Council of Teachers met Wednesday evening December 10 at the Christian church in Bedford with 79 present after a dinner by church ladies. The program featured music by Allen Gold and Kenneth Lucas with Bonnie Polk and a selection by Bedford schools. Mrs Booke noted the Des Moines delegate assembly dates December 12 and 18, with Supt. Glenn and Mrs. Dennis as official delegates. Miss Louise Wintermute spoke on her Holland experiences last summer and fall as part of the farm youth exchange with colored pictures.
Wayne Harbour, local fur buyer, reports a strong season with Beaver boys of Bedford among his customers. One Beaver brought in a mink hide recently signaling healthy trade.
Relatives from Des Moines and across Iowa and nearby states gathered in Bedford for the last rites of Mrs. Hat tie Churchill. Attendees included Edgar Asquith Farmington Illinois Galesburg and others from Madrid Brookfield Sheridan Corning and Des Moines.
Peace officers from the southwest Town district met at the Bedford court room Tuesday evening for a regular session on juvenile delinquency. Sheriff Harry Lucas hosted and invited speakers from the Lenox school, local scout troop, Bedford schools, Lions Club, and Taylor county relief to share views on why teens get into trouble. Forty diners attended a Skylark Cafe roast turkey dinner prior to the program, with five speakers identified as guests of the peace officers association.
Ben Cane chairs a Bedford Centennial committee meeting with attendance from all chairmen and interested residents. Plans outline Pioneer Day July 2, Parade of Floats July 3, old-fashioned dinner and fireworks July 4, and church services July 5. Business clubs sponsor name plates and buttons. Dr Bruce Mahan to narrate Bedford history. A follow up committee meeting is set for January 15.
The Methodist church Christmas family night will be held Thursday at 7 30 pm. A children’s Sunday school program, three short films, a Santa visit, and refreshments await. Families should bring homemade cookies and contribute to Christmas baskets.
Hopkins Missouri mayor Mendenhall announced a federal disaster grant of about 20000 dollars to repair schools water tower drainage Legion hall and other damaged public facilities after a recent tornado. State Rep Kirk Nicholson aided the grant process with influence from Governor Beardsley and President Truman was urged.
Bedford Lions Club members voted to invite experienced advisers and form a united drive organization. They plan to present the plan at a called public meeting early next year, noting it may take a year to perfect the organization.
The Bedford Gun Club will hold its annual turkey shoot at the grounds south of town on Monday December 29 followed by a supper at the Bedford Country Club. Losers will pay the bill.
Bedford Lions heard a soil conservation update from Bill Frank district supervisor detailing work completed and planned in the Lake of Three Fires watershed. Everett Bistee estimated $17,000 in additional state funds needed to finish farm projects.
The 37th annual stockholders meeting of State Savings Bank was held at Bedford Country club on Wednesday December 10 with a turkey dinner for stockholders and spouses. Co H Young reported record earnings and past-year operations while L C Morris resigned from the board due to time pressures. Directors were reduced and officers reelected: C H Young president Amos Swanson vice president Wm G Young cashier Donald D Smith assistant cashier Edward May Fred Hunter H V Dowell Eugene Baxter.
The Washington Farmerettes met December 10 at Mrs. Tom Brummett’s home with four visitors and 20 members. Leader spoke on Nutrition, Justine Sellars demonstrated How to Prepare Fruits for Breakfast. A Christmas exchange followed by refreshments.
Austin A. Dowell receives promotion to Director of Resident Instruction and Assistant Dean as part of the Institute of Agriculture reorganization approved December 12 by the University Board of Regents. Dowell has long served in extension and teaching roles since 1902 and is a Bedford, Iowa native.
A Court of Honor for Boy Scouts will be held at the Legion Hall at 7 30 pm Monday Dec 22. Ten derfoot and Second Class badges will be given to a dozen or more Scouts. Noel Bisset Shenandoah district field executive in scouting in charge. Dr J H Wilmes is scoutmaster. Parents and others interested in scouting are urged to attend.
The Gus Sun company will provide 1953 Taylor County Fair entertainment with the same master of ceremonies as last year. A March 1 blanket contract will be sought with Gus Sun for acts. Thrill Day kicks off July 26, with a weeklong fair and a day set aside for home talent shows and a balloon ascent and parachute drop.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nelson of Clearfield on December 9. Other newborns include a girl to Mrs. Elmer Baker of Sheridan Missouri on December 9 and a girl named Marianna Sue to Mrs. Eimer Baker of Red Oak Iowa on December 9. A son Gregg Allen to Verlin Brunk of Hopkins on December 11 and a girl Anita Marie to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rogers of Hopkins on December 7. Steven Lee is the name of the son to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Goslin of Gravity born December 13. Janis Leigh born to Mrs. Ivy Heard of Sheridan December 9. Martin Donald given to Donald Scott of Sharpsburg December 12. E Squires of Astoria Oregon reports a daughter born December 13. Mrs. Squires is the former Miss Bette Cross of Bedford. Ricky Lee named for Bob Swan of Northfield Minnesota born December 7. Mrs. Swan is the former Miss Betty Jo Cole of Gravity.
The Clayton Cloverleaf club met at Mrs. Beryl Hall’s home on November 22. New members Lucille Guard Nellie Guard Kathy Irvin and Twyla Weeda joined. Mrs. Hall spoke on Why We Need Nutrition and refreshments were served.
The Times Press will print early next week due to Christmas. Mail reception shifts to Tuesday evening from Wednesday. Four pages will run Saturday Monday and Tuesday to make a 12 page edition featuring regular news and annual Christmas greetings. Call to confirm participation.
A series of brief items report several area residents receiving care or recovering. Tom Preston in Gravity, Walter England of Clearfield not improving, Mrs George Wax of Clearfield ill, Guy Hicks recovering from surgery in Des Moines, Pennebaker of Sharpsburg ill at home, Jerry Horton from Clearfield back from Iowa City check up, Dora Kae Poore at University Hospital Iowa City room C-435 awaiting visits, Little Morehouse discharged from St Pratidy Hospital Maryville, Ferguson family polio case northwest of Clearfield improving, Eddie Purcell hospitalized in Des Moines under observation, Dick Brown home from Rosary Hospital Corning with polio treatments ongoing.
The Ross Rockets 4 H club met December 11 at Frog Valley schoolhouse. James Hopson presented a Safe Driving demonstration while John Hopson led the discussion. Kenny Allen Thompson attended as a prospective member. Refreshments were served and entertainment by Kenneth Keith.
Calvary Go-Getters held a meeting on December 1 at the Lenox Legion hall. Fifteen members attended with both leaders present. A supper for members and parents followed. Members gave a program and demonstrations on safe driving by Fred Sprague Reldon Beck and John Borland. Jerry Maharry presented movies of the Creston calf show.
Santa Claus will be at the Rialto Theatre after the free kid show Saturday December 20 to take charge of the merchants free treat of candy and oranges. The afternoon includes a free show at the Rialto and a free bicycle giveaway for a boy or girl, with boys and girls urged to visit Bedford for the festivities.
Mount Ayr Raiders topple Bedford Bulldogs 70 69 in a tense Bluegrass conference clash. Dick Wallace misses two late free throws after a controversial fourth quarter, sealing Bedford’s first loss of the season while Jim Kimble leads Mount Ayr with 15 points.
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