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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1955
Page
5
Athelstan area residents report weekend visits among Crom Point and Grant City families. Updates include health trips to Hiawatha and a notable fire at Shambaugh Church of God. Christmas programs and hymnal drives complement upcoming church services and youth choir activities.
The men's and ladies' adult class will gather Thursday for a safety topic covering farm and home risks. This marks the season's final adult class with all invited to attend. Christmas in Hospitals plans announce veterans across Iowa hospitals will receive gifts via the American Legion Auxiliary Christmas Gift Shop and packaging help from Ladies in Blue. The local unit raises $13 for gifts through community sales of Veteran-made Crepe Paper Poppy distributions. Word comes of Mrs. Carra Lathrop's reported death.
Dr. Gerhard Seger a German born world traveler journalist and lecturer spoke to Bedford junior and senior high students on December 9. He shared impressions of America and Germany and recounted escaping a Nazi prison camp while stressing the true meaning of freedom. A question and answer period followed the address.
Marshall Pals met December 10 at Cheryl Dalton's home with nine members, three leaders, and four visitors. The group sang carols, showcased a demonstration by Eloise Pfander, and an illustrated talk by Shirley Brown. A Christmas exchange followed. games were led by Julia Brown. Twila Crowe set the next meeting for January 8.
Calendar note lists the extension office closed on December 26 and a December 30 dinner meeting of the extension council at 1 p.m.
Clayton Cloverleaf met with Kathryn Judy and Barbara Irvin Dee 5 to decide a food giveaway for privileged community members. A grab bag featured. Names were drawn for Mystery Sisters. Gay Days invited the club to a Lenox skating party. Sarah Ferguson Judy Calvin demonstrated "Straight Aprons." Janice Haynes Connie Davenport spoke. A Christmas party occurred and photos were taken by Marlene Van Orsdel.
Platte Peppy Pals gathered at Judy Calvin's home on December 8 with 23 members two leaders and one guest. They voted to obtain 10 new song books and appointed five girls to meet the 4-H committee to plan a joint square dance for the two clubs.
Public notice announces sale under Iowa Code 311.29 of about 15000 dollars of Special Gravel Certificates. Sale to be held at the Taylor County courthouse or designated location as set by the notice.
Office of Taylor County Treasurer in Bedford Iowa announces a bond offering at 10 am on Thursday 29 1955. Information about security interest and amounts is available from the Taylor County Treasurer. Certificates will be offered in one block with accrued interest to Dec 29 1985 plus a premium.
Ivan Righty of Gravity is a patient at Veterans hospital in Des Moines. Mrs Righty and their children are staying at her parents home, Mr and Mrs Ross Reed.
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