Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bedford Times Press in Bedford, Iowa

Page 1

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1934

Page

1

Elects New Officers M. E. Sunday School

The regular meeting of the Sunday school board of the Methodist church was held in the church dining rooms. Officers were elected for the coming year with few changes. Superintendent is Mrs. C. E. Burton, and other posts include Walter Blakeslee as assistant superintendent and chorister, R. Pratt and Gladys Drennen as secretaries, S. A. McNutt as treasurer, Dorothy Abbott as pianist, Violet Crowell as organist, and multiple teachers for senior and junior departments. A reward of gold bars for fifty two weeks of perfect attendance was approved for any time during the year.

The Methodist Church C. E. Burton Walter Blakeslee R. Pratt Gladys Drennen Arlene Hawkins S. A. McNutt Dorothy Abbott Lora Kirby R. R. Watson Violet Crowell George Webb Burton Noble Robinson Blakeslee Ralph Pratt Lorraine Orme Harper Miss McAnaney

Death of son in law reported in Colorado

Mrs. Dollie Shepherd received a message Saturday morning announcing the death of her son in law Alfred Walgren at Can on City Colorado. He had been ill for some time with typhoid fever.

Dollie Shepherd Allfred Walgren Canon City Colo

Junior class play second showing delayed by weather

The junior class play was presented Monday evening as the second showing due to bad weather and impassable roads during the first evening. Several local residents were noted visiting relatives and friends such as Miss Evan Moore, Mrs. Flora Benson, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sollars amid a stream of family visits across nearby towns.

Christmas program at church Sunday morning

The Christian church Sunday school presents its Christmas program at 10 o clock with a sermon by Rev W W Kratzer at 11. The Methodist Sunday school meets at 10 and the 11 o clock service is led by Mr Webb's class on the subject Christians. The Christmas program by the Sunday school is at 11 and Sunday school begins at 10.

Christian Church Sunday School W. W. Kratzer Methodist Webb

Economics Class Entertains Guests

The Board of Education members and their wives along with Superintendent and Mrs. R. R. Watson were hosted by the advanced home economics class with a three course dinner and a program. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cade and others. local residents visited or were noted for illness or travel.

Board of Education R. R. Watson Home Economics Miss McMillan Darlene Gillette Carl ‘Cade Cleo Kendrick John Godfrey Carl Cade Ora Drennen Elmer -Eighmy M. E. Pace O. E. Daugherty Watson Frank Steel

Community gathering notes from local church groups

Mr and Mrs C E Burton and Rev and Mrs L M Kirby and family were dinner guests at the home of Supt and Mrs R R Watson Sunday. The Quilting club met Wednesday with Mrs Ralph Kendrick. Those present were Mrs Hubert Corbin Mrs Lawrence Pullan Mrs James Pullan Jr and Mrs Mary Hendren of Clarinda Mrs Whitend and Mrs M H Pullan. The Builders class of the Methodist Sunday school met Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs R R Watson. Ten members were present. The meeting was conducted by the president Mrs Van Horn and it was decided to take up child study. A social hour was spent during which refreshments were served. Mrs Carra Lathrop was hostess to the Rebekah Circle Friday afternoon. Eight members.

H. E. Jennings Diagonal Ivan Sparks Bedford T. C. Holland Flora Benson James Alice Corbin Marengo Arthur Sollars Gravity California John Sollar Carl Russell Julesburg Colo Ellen Ferguson Clay Hicks M.A. Jones C. O. Hicks Maryville M. E. Pace Will Jackson Will Brown Ladoga F. M. Brown Charles Kelley Clarinda Clara Duncan Frank Cade Firkins M. H. Crowell Ed Lawrence Centerville Homer Reeves R. R.wallace Will Harper Darrell and Donald Vanzo Drennen Harve Frey Florence Maxine Daugherty Olive Daugherty C. E. Burton Ralph Kendrick Hubert Corbin Lawrence Pullan James Pullan, Jr Mary Hendren Whit= end M. H.pullan Methodist Sunday School R. R. Watson van Horn Carra Lathrop Rebekah Savage 20Th Century Club Frank Savage Twentieth Century Club F. J. Shreck Dolores Johnson Cameron Casper Wyo Ralph Pratt Theda Cade Gwendolyn Journey Earl Johnson New Market Mildred Ingram Marion ‘Goff Elza Wells Pryor Okla Lenox Mary Thompson Des Moines Hanson Mr. Shepherd Sheppene Norman Pauline L. F. Ridgeway Horace Fleming Dunn and Bradstreet Chicago Audrey Gaines Fleming Charles Brokaw Creston R. E. Poindexter Kathleen Roddy Hastings Guy Paymal Los Angeles Calif Perry Wilson Corning Ed Wilson Leonard Wainwright Bert Peacock Walter Shepherd Oxford Nebr Ben Walter Jesse Smith Vincent Miller Boyles Business College Omaha E. W. Brown O. L. Copeland Leland Hegwood Albia Harry Stoner Frank Maharry Maude Wells Ray Potts Marylyn Stuart Iowa Pot

W C T U Hostess and Club Meetings Recap

Church group gatherings highlighted the period with Mrs. O E Daugherty hosting the Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting, and Mrs. Frank Savage entertaining the Twentieth Century club where ten members attended and rewards were awarded for high scores. A miscellaneous shower honored Mrs Kirk Smith, tied to Miss Vennee Jones and Mrs Elma Prather, at Mrs Carl Sexton's home with guests, gifts, and luncheon by multiple hostesses.

Daugherty O. E. Daugherty Woman's Christian Temperance Union Vennee Jones Elma Prather Carl Sexton Kirk Smith Lurlene Lewis

Lenox Backateers Triumph in Close Intercity Clash

Lenox defeated the C. C. C. Camp 777 by 48 to 24 as the home team showed a late surge to pull away after a tight first half. Meanwhile club and community notes recount dances funding new team suits, local gatherings, and a Christmas tree brightening Main street.

Lenox Grant Villa Rio Main Street The National Bank

Salome Chapter and Local Clubs Election Meeting Notes

Salome chapter of Order of East ern Star held a regular meeting Tuesday with a pot luck supper at 7. Officers for the coming year were elected. Chapter FW of P. E. O. met Thursday at Mrs. John Porter’s home. The L. F. C. club met Tuesday at Mrs. J. M. Walker’s home for its annual Christmas party and gift exchange. The Woman's Relief Corps met Thursday afternoon in the Legion hall to elect officers. The M. F. C. club meets Wednesday December 19 at Mrs. W. H.'s home.

H. S. Club Arnold Walter L. F. G. Club Harry Estes Salome Order of East‘ern Star John Porter L. F. C. Club J. M. Walker The Woman's Relief Corps Legion Hall

Christmas supper gathering in Clarinda noted

Hawleyville residents attend the Sunshine club Christmas supper at the Gas Kitchen in Clarinda. Ed Abbott dies near Shambaugh. Relatives from Omaha visit Mayme Spalding’s home. Francis Reese and Byard Hook travel to Omaha for business. Homer Crawford's family visits Harold Minard in Clarinda amid mud.

Opal Nayes Minnie Stillians Omaha Mayme Spalding Francis Reese Byard Hook Homer Crawford Clarinda Harold Minard

Also Mentioned on This Page

M. E. Sunday School Alfred Walgren Evan Moore Mrs Roy Moore Ailam Grocers J. M. Little James Hawkins N. Market B. A. Wolfe Blockton Edwards Bros. Groc Hopkins NEW Market Society Watsons Quilting Kendrick M. E. Builders Mrs Charles Lathrop Edna Hipsley Mrs. Kirk Smith Honor Casper Bride At Thelma Hunt Mr. Hunt American Legion Auxiliary Harmony Reading Circle Joe Tedford Karl Huff Virginia Salem Church Ruth Walter Henry Walter John Hettinger Salome, Ariz G. V. C. Club Herman Holden Lenox School Clearfield A. I.B Tulsa Elizabeth Rogers Howard Riley Beverly Anne Harry Walter Lenox Society Mrs. W Tracy Ces Hawleyville Hershell McCunn Wendell McCunn Sunshine Club Ed Abbott Shambaugh George Spalding You A. D. Hahn Joe E. Brown Mickey Mouse Miriam Hopkins Joel McCrea Sally Blain Popeye ME ‘Leoni Paramount Pictorial Santa Clara Prunes Buddy Bo Golden Prairie Mother’s Bread Peanut Brittle Bliss Coffee P & G Coffee Pound K. C Asc L.C Sid” Morris China Fostoria John O. Tracy Jeweler
Search Courier

Search the Bedford Times Press Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bedford Times Press?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication