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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1935

Page

6

Christmas Socials At Methodist Church Honor Auxiliary

Mrs G W Rimel and Mrs Floyd Shum hosted the Evening Auxiliary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society with Mrs Carl Cummings and Mrs Herbert Owen as captains in a Christmas contest won by Owen's group. Emma Dery led devotionals and Burks discussed Living Conditions in South Africa. An auction by Harriett Gutmann followed carols.

G. W. Rimel Floyd Shum Woman's Foreign Missionary Society The Methodist Church Carl Cummings Herbert Owen Owen Emma Dery Ernest Burks South Arecton Harriett Gutmann L. M. Shaw Stephen Lamar Christmaas

Bedford school board hosts dinner in Home Economics room

The Bedford boards members and spouses plus Supt Stephen Lamar were guests at a three course dinner in the school house. Vera Johnson led the serving class and decorations followed Christmas themes. The Mizpah chapter met with fourteen members and guests including Mrs Riley Lee and Mrs Donaven Muse for a covered dish noon meal and an illustrated crystal cave talk. Two Women's Relief Corps officers were elected for 1936 at the G A R hall with Mrs J F Walk up as president and other officers named.

Board of Education of the Bedford Schools Stephen Lamar Vera Johnson C.C. Russell Mizpah Daughters of Ceres Riley Lee Gravity Donaven Muse Donna Lee Omaha Edwin Best Cara Bedford Russell Bert Safley Crystal Cave Texas Twe Women's Relief Corps G. A. R. Hall J. F. Walkup Fannie Double L. D. Willman Clyde Smith Sylvia Barger T. D. Bock Ella Reith W. E. Campbell Mary Garner Hattie Nash

Federated Junior Club Forms in Radford to Plan Work

The newly organized Federated Junior Club in Radford met at the library Tuesday to plan its work. Mrs. F. E. Ocheltree was elected president and appointed committees. The club will meet on the first and third Mondays each month, with the next meeting set for January 6.

Radford F. E. Ocheltree

Tuesday Contract Club Bridge Luncheon Held

Mrs A D Hahn hosted the Tuesday Contract bridge club luncheon at one o clock. Guests included Mrs L Guy Young and Mrs M R Francis.

Contract Club A. D. Hahn Contract Bridge Club L. Guy Young M. R. Francis

Jeanette Lucas Hosts Theatre Party for Birthday

Jeanette Lucas entertained a group of friends at a theatre party on Saturday afternoon to celebrate her birthday anniversary. After the show guests went to the Lucas family home where refreshments were served. Names included Lavonne Hamilton Virginia Clayton Doris Rimel Dorlee Ranbarger Josephine Moore Betty DeVoe Ruth Marson Charlotte Kennedy Ben Morris Decker Hahn Harlan Ulmer Robert Dobson Robert Nelson Robert Salen and Robert Snyder.

Jeanette Lucas Jeanette James A. Lucas Lavonne Hamilton Virginia Clayton Doris Rimel Dorlee Ranbarger Josephine Moore Betty DeVoe Ruth Marson Charlotte Kennedy Ben Morris Decker Hahn Harlan Ulmer Robert Dobson Robert Nelson Robert Salen Robert Snyder

Christmas Party Honors Nathlee Lucas Birthday

Mrs Jas A Lucas hosted a Christmas party Saturday for her daughter Nathlee Lucas turning seven. Guests included Henry Churchill Carolyn Lou Hadley Nancy Dinges Bonnie Jean Hamilton and Joree Rimel. The event featured games and refreshments.

Jas. A. Lucas Nathlee Lucas Henry Churchill Carolyn Lou Hadley Nancy Dinges Bonnie Jean Hamlton Joree Rimel

Mrs A V Gooding Hosts PEO Sisterhood Initiation

Mrs A V Gooding hosted the PEO Sisterhood meeting on Monday evening. Mrs Anna D Churchill was initiated into the organization. A social hour followed the ritual work, with Christmas carols and refreshments served.

A. V. Gooding P. E. O. Sisterhood Anna D. Churchill

Benton V Community Club Christmas Meeting at School

The Benton V Community Club will meet at the schoolhouse Friday December 20. Pupils under teacher Miss Helen Madden will present a Christmas program.

Benton V Community Club Helen Madden

Union Country Club Christmas Party Planned at Hensley Home

Union Country Club members and their husbands will hold their annual Christmas party at the home of Mr and Mrs Dewey Hensley on Friday evening December 20. A chicken supper will be served followed by games and a white elephant gift exchange.

Union Country Club Dewey Hensley

Mrs Gunson Hosts Dunning District Ladies Event

Mrs Frank Gunson entertained the ladies of the Dunning district at her home Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Roy Weatherly presented a project lesson on China Glass and Pottery. Refreshments were served.

Frank Gunson Dunning Roy Weatherly

Busy Bees Club Enjoys Christmas Party Night

Mrs Herman Roberts assisted by Mrs Glen Hughes hosted the Busy Bees club on Thursday afternoon December 12. Members brought homemade candy for roll call and refreshments were shared for fifteen members and three guests. Santa Claus handed out gifts from the Christmas tree and the next meeting will be January 2 with roll call naming a favorite magazine.

Herman Roberts Glen Hughes Busy Bees Club Santa Claus Clark Robey Wilma Robey Leona Cavner Ralph Hunter John Mason

Local social notes recount December club events

Mrs Ben Lisle hosted the H P E club on December 11 with seven members and three guests Mrs Miles Cunningham Mrs Dale Sleep and Mrs Pra ther. Mrs Will Mahan will host December 26. Mrs Halbert Hensley hosted families December 13 with thirty five attendees and a Christmas gift tree exchange. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Carney observed their second wedding anniversary with a dinner for Miss Mary Geagley C E Carney and son Dean Wm Carney and Ross Stoner of St Paul Nebr were guests.

Ben Lisle Miles Cunningham Dale Sleep Prather Will Mahan Halbert Hensley Kenneth Carney Mary Geagley C. E. Cartney Dean Wm. Carney Ross Stoner St. Paul Nebr

Forest Grove Club Hosts Holiday Afternoon

Mrs. G. A. Poole served as hostess for the Forest Grove club's December afternoon meeting. Thirteen members attended as a grab bag and refreshments added to the social program.

Poole Forest Grove Club G. A. Poole

Christmas Party Held By Junior Queen Esthers

Jean Hook entertained the Junior group of the Queen Esthers of the Methodist church at the Hook home Monday evening for a Christmas party. The group played games and exchanged gifts before refreshments. All but one member attended, with supervisors Miss Lela South Mrs Carl Cummings and Miss Ella Fluke also present.

Jean Hook Queen Esthers Methodist Church G. W. Hook Lela South Carl Cummings Ella Fluke

Belton and Sheridan guests attend Aiton home dinner

Honor guests Mr and Mrs John Aiton of Belton Mont were guests at a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs J W Aiton. Also present were Mr and Mrs Joe Aiton and Lavonne of Sheridan Mrs J C Dresher Mr and Mrs H Kirk Hall Mr and Mrs J W Aiton and son Grant Aiton.

John Aiton Belton, Mont J. W. Aiton Joe Aiton Lavonne Sheridan J. C. Dresher H. Kirk Hall Grant Aiton

Bridge Club Social Host Esther Greenlee Holds Dinner Party

Miss Esther Greenlee hosted the A Go Not Bridge Club for a covered dish dinner and bridge evening on Wednesday. Rose Thompson joined as a new member to replace Eva Klopp who resigned, and a gift exchange was held. Travel club members met at Mrs. G W Rimel's home with Mrs. Ralph W Thompson aiding. Towels bleached by Iowa blind workers were distributed as the annual project.

First Baptist Church Eva Klopp Esther Greenlee Rose Thompson Travel Club G. W. Rimel Ralph W. Thompson Iowa

Miss Eva Klopp Honored at Christmas Pre-Nuptial Shower

Mrs. Ruth Wieser hosted a Friday night surprise shower for Miss Eva Klopp ahead of her holiday marriage. Rebekahs and friends attended at Wieser’s home with Christmas-themed table decor and refreshments.

Eva Klopp Ruth Wieser Rebekahs

Birthday anniversaries mark Bedford dinner gathering

Mrs Wintermute and Charles Avey celebrated birthday anniversaries at the East Mission community home of Mr and Mrs J H Wintermute in Bedford. Guests at dinner included Mr and Mrs J E Wildman with several families from Bedford and nearby New Market.

Wintermute Charles Avey Homer Avey Charles East Mission J. H. Wintermute Bedford J. E. Wildman Dale Combs New Market Rex Rowe Abbott Risser Lelan Risser

Christian Ladies Aid Covered Dish Dinner at Church

The Ladies Aid society of the Church of Christ will hold an all day meeting at the church Friday December 27. Mrs C A Reynolds will host with a covered dish dinner served at noon.

Christian Ladies Aid Ladies Aid Society of The Church of Christ C. A. Reynolds

Bible Class Postponed For Christmas Week Meeting

The Union Bible Study class will not meet next week due to Christmas and will instead gather New Year’s Day afternoon at Mrs. Henry Pollock’s home with Mrs. Floyd Robinson leading the lesson. The Rebekahs held a regular session at the I.O.O.F. hall Tuesday evening with ritual work and a Christmas gift exchange.

Union Bible Study Henry Pollock Floyd Robinson Rebekahs I. O.O. F. Hall

Cobbs Harbor Dinner Guests Attend At Cobb Apartment

Mr and Mrs George Cobb hosted a dinner party Tuesday evening at the Cobb apartment with Mr and Mrs Wayne Harbour as guests.

George Cobb Wayne Harbour Cobb

Christmas Seals Nonpaying Donors Draw No Fire

Christmas seals that remain unpaid are described as not provoking action against tuberculosis. The report notes the lack of adverse consequences for nonpayers and frames the issue as a quiet fundraising concern.

Divorce Granted to Jean Campbell in Johnston Case

The former Mrs. Jean Golding, now Jean Campbell, was granted a divorce before Judge George A. Johnston on Monday.

Jean Golding Jean Campbell George A. Johnston

Christmas Program Announced at church service

The church schedule lists a 11 o'clock program with a girls and boys chorus performing Hark the Herald Angels Sing It Came Upon a Midnight Clear and Silent Night with Mary Wood and Mary Wood Sweet Hour of Prayer. Harold Shepherd presents The Origin of Christmas Star of the East violin solo. Helen Tucker piano and Howard Longfellow Donald Stark on cornets accompany the singers.

Herald’ Angels Harold Shepherd

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