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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1933
Page
3
Four months ago the county would not have expected a merry Christmas but now the mood has improved. People feel a light spirit of hope after suffering, with better days perhaps within reach and the worst behind them. Christmas is anticipated as a simple, pleasant holiday rather than lavish.
Taylor county farmers faced heavy chinch bug damage last year and are urged to winter burn grassy fence rows sloughs and other grassy refuges near infested fields to curb the pest. Entomologists warn next year may see a large chinch bug crop. thorough burning and cooperative neighbor efforts are advised to protect crops and encourage artificial cover for birds.
A Bethlehem Globe-Times editorial asserts a simple moral divide, stating there are two kinds of people good and bad, and that true classification comes from the good. The piece frames judgment as a duty of virtue.
A quirky note from the Munie Star questions whether the National Rifle Association could devise a schedule reducing hours for golfing widows, implying a playful or satirical angle on sports and social calendars.
A novelist denounces private steam yachts as vulgar monstrosities while noting the economic strain of affording one. The quip reflects social satire and concerns about wealth and display in contemporary society.
A collection of quotes noting a self-made man’s belief he could do better next time and a push to get the boys out of the red by Christmas, attributed to the Duluth News-Tribune and the San Francisco Chronicle.
On a county press club visit to Clearfield and Bedford, editor Andrew s comments spark quick wit about the widened 34 foot highway and a light hearted critique of local life. The piece travels through anecdotes about neighbors, editors, and Christmas customs, ending with a nod to Bedford merchants and seasonal wishes.
An athletic field across from the old fairgrounds north of Leon is being built for Leon high school. Workers from the CWA are shaping the site which will include a circular track a football center and a baseball diamond. Bleachers eight foot fence east side and lighting for night games are planned for the upcoming season.
The Blockton News notes that neither buttermilk nor Platte River water was served at the annual Creamery meeting. Platte River water, in its pure state, is reserved for dignitaries editors and other notables within the gates, while home folks must endure ordinary water.
Social meeting of the Rebekahs followed by refreshments and planned entertainments. Mr and Mrs Hickenlooper hosted guests for a Sunday dinner. Pot luck dinner and bridge at the Hartley home. Bridges hosted at W D Link residence with gifts exchanged. Minnie B Keenan acquires 120 acre Kehlinger farm with possession March 1. Nell Rose club hosted by Mrs R O Ford. Visitors and guests include Icie King of Alva and E E King and Everett King. Schools plan programs Friday afternoon while churches schedule Christmas programs Sunday night. E G Menelaus and C W Hoxworth visit Omaha. John Miller funeral attended at Redding.
Special to The Times-Press notes the heated tax revision debates in Iowa’s 45th General Assembly during a rare five day Senate round table. Lawmakers clash over measures, with talks of a single comprehensive tax bill, while Representative L. D. Teter proposes Bill No. 41 to cap real estate taxes at forty percent of the five year average, forcing new taxes to cover remaining state and local funds.
The annual Christmas chapel will be held Friday at 1 20 in the auditorium with a mixed chorus singing Russian Christmas Carol and O Come All Ye Faithful. Readers include Marjorie Orr and Dora Jane Hamblin. a White Gift presentation by Bill Hook, benediction by Rev. C M Crowell. Freshmen party reports. kindergarten and grades decorations and Seals sales noted. Speech class debates set for the week with Marjorie Orr to read On Christmas Day in the Morning.
Miss Morgan decorates typing room as Miss Wyant directs Dickens works in English. Seniors receive class rings bearing a B crest. Gio A Christmas carol program in the high school auditorium features solos, choruses, and bands including Silent Night and Joy to the World.
In the first division students finish studying meat and plan a class checked Christmas menu to be served during vacation. The second division arranges a banquet for school board members and their spouses, the superintendent and principal of B. H. 8, plus a home meal for Christmas vacation.
Lucilla Wolverton notes the typing class is reviewing keyboard assignments and can start new work next week. Christmas programs for the Baptist church and the high school are also being typed.
A local columnist reflects on postwar relief programs and public information, urging readers to verify government aid details. The piece recalls Bill Hook’s dental woes, community kindness via Lions Club Christmas party for about 100 children, and a women's group choosing to send aid rather than exchange gifts.
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