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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1952
Page
6
In a 8 December 1952 letter Bob Clem Salen, Bedford's renowned basketball figure, recounts his career with pride. He notes two photos from games with the Nuggets, including a matchup against Peoria Cater pillars, last year's Olympic champions, and describes the challenge of writing with his wife’s help.
Clem recalls basketball career highlights from the 1940s to 1950s, detailing all county and all-state honors, high scoring records, Creighton and Denver teams, coaching beginnings after a severe injury, and friendships with teammates and mentors. He notes coaching roles in Denver and Loveland, memories of Garden appearances, and ongoing connection to former players.
Clearfield's sextette defeated Sharpsburg 67 to 39 in a league game. Hazel Parker scored 24 for the Oriolettes while Janet Pfander led Sharps with 29. In the second game, Clearfield routed Cardinal five 76 to 34 with Bob Linkins totaling 22 points and Melvin Pfander adding 12.
Lenox hosts Van Meter in non conference action. The Lenox girls win 60 48 as Gretchen Jamison scores 32 to lead Van Meter. Kathie Oberlee adds 2 for Lenox. The Lenox boys rally to a 53 41 victory with Roger Thompson and Bob Reason each scoring 13 and Dick Cushing contributing 10 for Van Meter.
Blockton breezes to a 40 25 victory over Gravity in Waubonsie Conference action. Vickie Gould scored 20 for Blockton while Lorraine Eighmy added 16 for the home sextette. It marks the sixth straight win for coach Chuck Kuhns' team.
The Bomberg beat the Bears 48 37 to tie league leader Clearfield with a 4 1 conference mark. Duane Kettle led Brockton with 17 points while Duane Cerven e added 11 for Gravity in a jittery nightcap.
On November 28 1942 Corylbb Jones was appointed Administratrix of the estate of Charles W Jones Jr in Taylor County Iowa All persons indebted to the estate should pay and those with claims must present them to the Clerk of the District Court for allowance James A Lucas Attorney 49 8
Notice announces the appointment and qualification of Willis Nethers and Zoe Woodward as Administrators of Cora Nethers estate in Taylor County Iowa. It invites creditors to file claims and debtors to make payment and directs filing with the Clerk of the District Court, dated December 9 1962.
Public notice announces the sale of approximately 30000 dollars in special gravel certificates under Iowa law. The sale will be at the Taylor County Treasurer office in Bedford at 10 a.m. Monday December 22 1952. Information on security interest and amounts available from the treasurer. Certificates offered in blocks of 10000 dollars or more with accrued interest plus premium.
Mayor Lester Round presides as councilors present approve listed invoices for Paxton-Viering Tron Works Hawkeye Lumber Co and others payables. A Class C Beer Permit for Skylark Market is approved. Bid from Emmert Motor Co is accepted for a new truck.
A trucking firm seeks semi drivers and independent contractors across 13 states. Offers 3 to 5 year contracts with guaranteed per mile earnings and bonuses. some drivers earn up to 30000 annually. Positions require 5 years hauling experience and specific tractor specs. Contact Eldon Miller, Inc. in Coralville Cedar Rapids Des Moines or Dubuque for details.
A visitor recounts a two day stay in Bedford Iowa praising the town’s friendliness and calling it a cosmopolitan yet welcoming midwest community. He commends cheerful greetings from residents and students and notes Bedford’s open kindness as a contrast to world headlines. The letter closes with a quip about book error rates.
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