Bedford Motors Grand Opening Draws Hundreds in Bedford
Five winners were named at the Bedford Motors grand opening last Friday. Prizes included an electric sander an electric skillet and turkeys. Over 300 guests registered and were served coffee and donuts as the dealership thanked attendees and listed staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Motors
R. D. Timberlake
Roy Volkmar
Sander
Bill Baker
Pauline Norton
Lenox
Turkey
Scott Blane
Walter Warner
Marion Jahan
Chrysler
Dodge
Plymouth Dealer
Bedford
Walt Warner’s Motors
Locals Defeat Lenox in Close Bedford Victory
The Bedford Bulldogs beat Lenox 57 to 49 in Bedford's first game on the new Lenox gym floor. Bedford led 9 after two quarters and outscored Lenox 12 to 5 in the final period. Jack Spencer posted 23 points and 14 rebounds, Mike Hardee added 22 with 8 free throws, while Joe Carr led Lenox with 15. Bedford’s B team won 60-34 in the curtain raiser. Bedford returns after holidays to face Villisca January 4 and Mt. Ayr January 7, then travels to Shenandoah January 8.
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Bedford Bulldogs
Lenox
Bedford
Bulldogs
Jack Spencer
Mike Hardee
Hardees
Joe Carr
Sheffield
Powell
Zabel
Villisca
Mt. Ayr
Shenandoah
The
Mustangs
Pipin Pappas Holiday Girls Tourney At BCHS
BCHS hosts the Pipin Pappas Holiday Girls Basketball Tournament December 28 29 at the gym. Opening games at 6 30 include Mount Ayr Raiderettes versus Bridgewater Fontanelle Pantherettes and Extra Vikingettes against Bedford Bullette. admission is 1.00 for adults 0.50 for children.
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BCHS
Pipin’ Pappas
Mark Larson
Raiderettes
Mount Ayr
Pantherettes
Bridgewater - Fontanelle
Bob Dougherty
Gene Snyder
Vikingettes
Extra
Bullettes
Bedford
Jim Johnson
Town Western Community College Dean’s List Names
Area students at Town Western Community College in Clarinda earned Dean’s List honors for fall quarter with GPAs of 3.25 or higher and at least 12 credit hours. Scores include Elaine Boggess Nodaway James Miller Lenox Larry Bix New Market Hugh Babcock Gravity Linda Gray New Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Community College
Clarinda
Elaine Bog-gess
Robert Boggess
Nodaway
James Miller
Leo H. Miller
Lenox
Larry Bix
James L. Bix
New Market
Hugh Babcock
Robert Babcock
Gravity
Linda Gray
Max Gray
Four Held In County Jail On B E Charges
Four suspects including three men Merrill Lewis Ricky Van and Richard Price and a 17 year old juvenile are charged with break in entering two Clearfield service stations on Friday December 17 The group also burglarized the Spurrier Oil Co station taking 40 dollars in cash The nightwatchman identified the car and sheriff Ratliff set road blocks leading to Creston where all four were captured in 34 minutes Authorities say the suspects also broke into the Elston elevator in Ringgold county to steal money and tools.
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Taylor County
Clearfield
Merrill Lewis
Shenandoah
Ricky van
Richard Price
Hamburg
Sidney
Larsens Service
Spurrier Oil Co
Marvin Gaule
Gaule
Leonard Ratliff
Bullettes Fall At Lenox In Southwest Iowa Clash
Lenox Tigerettes ranked ninth in southwest Iowa shot 57 percent to overpower Bedford 90 57. Vicki Rowe led Bedford with 35 points while Rose Bradley of Lenox had 37. Junior Bull ettes fell 61 47. Pam Lock scored 16 and Vicki Skinner 15. Bedford set home dates December 28 29 hosting Holiday Tournament.
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Lenox Tigerettes
Iowa
Bullettes
Tigerettes
Bedford
Syritrk
Lenox
Vicki Rowe
Rose Bradley
Pam Lock
Vicki Skinner
Television Star Speaks At State Cancer Meet
Cissy Garver of Family Affair spoke at the American Cancer Society’s 25th annual meeting in Moines during the Awards Luncheon on Nov. 13. Mrs. Henry Bycroft, Taylor County ACS chair, praised her as she called ACS one of her three families and spoke of contributing to cancer fight efforts. Chapter personnel met her personally.
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Henry Bycroft
Taylor County Acs
Cissy
Kathy Garver
American Cancer Society
Moines
T'v
BCJH Girls Win and Lose At Lenox
The Bedford Community Junior High girls won their second game of the season against Lenox. Vicki Sunderman led with 22 points, while Renee Dowlin and Lois Rogers added 10 each. A strong defense came from Tammy Hawkee, Valerie Hobbs, Judy Saville, and Melody Smith. Additional players included Kim Smith, Janet Slaten, Donna Valentine, Janet Hall, and Donna Tribolet. The seventh grade squad lost 46 to 35 with Deana Key scoring 14 and Pam Amse 12. Guards were Cindy Miers, Julia Hamilton, and Bobby Pollard. Other players were Kathy Sickels, Becky Bartles, Nancy Anderson, and Jackie Dougherty.
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Bedford Community Junior High
Lenox
Vicki Sunderman
Renee Dowlin
Lois Rogers
Tammy Hawkee
Valerie Hobbs
Judy Saville
Melody Smith
Kim Smith
Janet Slaten
Donna Valentine
Janet Hall
Donna Tribolet
Deana Key
Pam Amse
Susan Houchin
Cindy Miers
Julia Hamilton
Bobby Pollard
Kathy Sickels
Becky Bartles
Nancy Anderson
Jackie Dougherty
Bedford Junior High Boys Split At Corning
The Bedford Community Jr High squads split results at Corning last Thursday night. The 8th grade team fell 39 to 49, trailed by six at halftime and could not close the gap. Bob French led with 18 points and was supported by Dean Rowe Charles Thrasher Terry Steveson Roger Farrens Dean Harris and Dennis Hullinger. The 7th grade team won 92 to 18 led by Bob O’ Dell with 14 points with Mark Powell Bill Hardee Bill Hullinger Mark Thornton Don Weed Terry McLeod and teammates contributing.
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Bedford Community Jr. High
Corning
Bob French
Dean Rowe
Charles Thrasher
Terry Steveson
Roger Farrens
Dean Harris
Dennis Hullinger
Downing Corning
Bob O'Dell
Mark Powell
Bill Hardee
Bill Hullinger
Mark Thornton
Don Weed
Terry McLeod
Twenty More Turkey Winners Are Named
Names of twenty turkey winners drawn in Bedford on Wed December 15 and Sat December 18 include Léota McCall Belinda Schuster Bill Hullinger Boyd Mellett Tom Heindel Horace Nickell Shirley Murren Mrs. Walter Smith Kathy Irwin Zola Million Wednesday winners list continues with Ben Smith Howard Weller Vera Sleep Helen Coleman Alice Cowen Lyle Majors Arthur Beyer Betty Jane Peterman Margaret Pratt and Mrs. Don Pace Saturday winners. Drawings are sponsored by the Bedford Development Club which also funded the free movie for the children last Saturday. The ee drawing was Wed December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Léota McCall
Belinda Schuster
Bill Hullinger
Boyd Mellett
Tom Heindel
Horace Nickell
Shirley Murren
Mrs. Walter Smith
Kathy Irwin
Zola Million
Ben Smith
Howard Weller
Vera Sleep
Helen Coleman
Alice Cowen
Lyle Majors
Arthur Beyer
Betty Jane Peterman
Margaret Pratt
Don Pace
Bedford Development Club
P D Wood to Observe 100th Birthday Here
Preston D Wood of Bedford will celebrate his 100th birthday on January 9 while living at Thogmartin Care and Keep Home. His son Don visits regularly as friends stop by to chat with him.
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Preston D. Wood
Bedford
Thogmartin
Don
P. D
Former Farm Boy Is Photo Mystery Subject
A Bedford area figure appears in a photo mystery feature. The man, once a farmer’s helper, now runs a service business from a Bedford office. He has offered this complete service for 15 years and shows a strong interest in fire prevention.
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Bedford
Pow Wow Banquet Honors Area Dealers in Clarinda
Mr and Mrs Glen Kernen Mr and Mrs Eldon Fine and others were guests of honor at a December 13 Pow Wow banquet by Archer Petroleum Corp of Omaha at Clarinda First Presbyterian Church. Eldon Fine received a Certificate of Award from Carl H Goldapp for outstanding sales record. About fifty two guests included Omaha company officials.
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Glen Kernen
Eldon Fine
Bedford
Ivan Hardisty
George Scofield
Gravity
Archer Petroleum Corporation of
Omaha
First Presbyterian Church
Clarinda
Carl H. Goldapp
Southwest
Iowa
the Company
Local NHCA Chapter Hears Politicians
Norma Pollard a Bedford beautician reports that the Blue Grass Affiliate No. 1 of the National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association held a dinner and gift exchange on December 1. Mrs Ann Johnston and Dennis Bailey Union County party chairs explained the need for a two party system. President Jim Sissell announced the next meeting will be January 5 at the Security State Bank in Mount Ayr. Hairdressers from the area are invited to attend.
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Norma Pollard
Bedford
National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association
Ann Johnston
Dennis Bailey
Union County
Jim Sissell
The
Security State Bank
Mount Ayr
Bedford Inventor Builds Chain Saw Display in Window
Joe Matheny, a Bedford city employee, crafted a hand made chain saw during a noon hour. The Times-Presser notes the device as a novelty and features it in the paper's display window with a sign offering orders from Matheny.
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Bedford
Joe Matheny
the Times - Pressee
Matheny
Times
Joe Mat
Final Rites For Gravity Fire Victim
Funeral services were held for Marla Mae Weed 3 the gravity fire victim and second youngest child of Taylor County Deputy Sheriff Marvin Weed at Gravity Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Truitt officiating. Interment followed at Washington Cemetery Gravity. Police say the child died in a March fire at the Weed home trapped in a bedroom closet. Rescue crews failed to reach her as intense heat and smoke blocked entry. Donated cash contributions totaling 3314 were reported by Monday morning with further gifts welcome at the Sheriff’s office or with Mike Travis or Merle Travis.
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Marla Mae Weed
Taylor County
Marvin Weed
Gravity Methodist Church
Robert Truitt
Washington Cemetery
Gravity
Maria
Weed
Weeds
Ratliff
Mike Travis
Merle Travis
Taylor Cowgirls to Meet January 4
Taylor County Cowgirls will meet Tuesday January 4 at 7 30 p m in the Blue Check Room State Savings all members urged to attend this election of officers meeting
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Taylor Cowgirls
Taylor County
ASC Bedford Office to Close for Holidays
The ASC office in Bedford will be closed on December 24 and December 31 for the holiday period, with operations resuming on the following business day.
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ASC
Bedford
BCHS Mixed Chorus On Air Christmas
BCHS mixed chorus will broadcast over KMA on their annual Christmas program at 8 45 a m Christmas morn.
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BCHS
KMA
Change in Car Registration Data
The article notes a change in how car registration data is interpreted and cites Charles Sinclair, Director, Motor Vehicle Registration Division, Pa. Department of Public Safety, explaining that 1972 plates and envelopes predate the new law requiring display of the registration card in the vehicle. County treasurer Glenn A. Warden adds that current law only requires the card be signed and carried, and shown to a peace officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towans
Charles Sinclair
Department of Parc Safety
Sinclair
Glenn A. Warden
Bedford Officials Offer Drive License Services
Drivers license examinations may be taken or licenses renewed on Thursday December 30. Officials will be on duty at Bedford City Hall from 8 30 a m until 4 30 p m.
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Bedford City Hall
Reminder to Send Times Pass Address Change Notice
A note urges residents who are moving to mail the new and old addresses to the Times Pass one week before the move. The reminder emphasizes updating records and ensuring mail delivery during the transition.
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Moy
Births in Diagonal Clearfield and Creston Families
Mr and Mrs Jeffery Haley of Diagonal announce a son Gregory Allen born December 15. Grandparents Hilding Shum and Harry Haley. Arthur Haley. Mrs John Roudebush. A daughter Tarri Lynn born December 20 to Mr and Mrs Charles R Brown of Clearfield. Grandparents Lola Dillon Floyd Ross H E Brown Blockton. Charlie Brown. A daughter Rebecca Dee born December 1 to Mr and Mrs Bruce Brown of Creston. Grandparents Carroll Shanks Robert F Brown. Great grandmothers Pearl Thornton and Edna Lambley.
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Jeffery Haley
Diagonal
Gregory Allen
Hilding Shum
Harry Haley
Arthur Haley
Mount Ayr
John Roudebush
Muscatine
A Daugher
Tarri Lynn
Charles R. Brown
Clearfield
Lola Dillon
Floyd Ross
Kansas
H. E. Brown
Blockton
Charlie Brown
Rebecca Dee
Bruce Brown
Creston
Carroll Shanks
Bedford
Robert F. Brown
Conway
Pearl Thornton
Edna Lambley
Taylor County 1972 Assessment Stations Dates and Places
Official notice by Taylor County assessor John L. Schoenmann lists 1972 assessment stations with dates in January for towns including Athelstan Bedford Blockton Clearfield Conway Gravity Lenox New Market Sharpsburg and townships such as Bedford Benton Clayton Dallas Gay Grant Grove Holt Jackson Jefferson Marshall Mason Nodaway Platte Polk Ross Washington. Hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with additional dates for missed locations February 8 9 10. Citizens urged to attend and be assessed for personal property tax credit homesteads double homesteads and military exemptions.
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Taylor County
John L. Schoenmann
Towns
Athelstan
Bedford
Court House
Blockton
Clearfield
Conway
Gravity
City Hall
Lenox
New Market
Sharpsburg
Benton
Sute House
Clayton
Ate
Dallas
Gay
Grant — City Hall
Grove — City Hall
Holt — City Hall
Jackson — City Hall
Jefferson
Marshall — City Hall
Mason — City Hall
Nodaway — City Hall
Platte — City Hall
Polk — City Hall
Ross — Board Room
Washington — City Hall
Forster Performs in Drake World Premiere
James W. Forster of Bedford acted One Arm in Raphael Alberti's Night and War in the Prado at Drake University. The show, a world premiere combining Alberti's play with a Prelude and Fugue by Dr. William S. Coleman, marks the University Theatre's entry in the American College Theatre Festival.
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James W. Forster
Bedford
Raphael Alberti
Prado
Drake University
James C. Forster
Alberti
William S. E. Coleman
Dr. Coleman
Bedford Senior Connie Brown Wins DAR Good Citizen Award
Connie Brown a senior at Bedford Community High School has been chosen as Bedford’s representative to receive the 1972 DAR Good Citizen Award. Sponsored by the Waubonsie Chapter DAR Clarinda the award honors dependability service leadership and patriotism. Connie is active in Y-Teen Club National Honor Society Future Teachers of America Thespians Rubble Rousers and more. She contributed to district and state speech contests acted in plays served as junior class secretary and edited the 1970 Torch. She also worked with the AFS committee and hosts a foreign exchange student with her family. She will be recognized at the February DAR meeting and later compete in district events.
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Connie Brown
Bedford Community High School
Bedford
DAR
Waubonsie
Clarinda
Connie
Y-Teen Club
National Honor Society
Future Teachers of America
Thespians
Rubble Rousers
AFS
Dean Davidson
BCHS
Michael J Ryan Named to Business Honorary Society
Michael J. Ryan of Conway was initiated into Drake University's Beta Gamma Sigma chapter, the national honorary society for business administration recognized by the AACSB. Seniors must be in the top ten percent with at least a 3.25 GPA.
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Michael J. Ryan
Leo Vincent Ryan
Conway
Drake University
Beta Gamma Sigma
American Association of Collegiate Schools of Business
Seven Bedford youths admit Yale decoration destruction
Seven Bedford minors admitted Tuesday of last week that they damaged or destroyed Christmas decorations at eight local homes after a December 10 basketball game. City and county officials investigated the exterior lights damage and the boys agreed to reimburse owners $89.15.
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Bedford
Owens Transferred to Houston to Manage Wool Shoe Store
Craig Owens moved from Fort Worth to Houston to manage a Wool Shoe Store. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Owens of Bedford. The couple resides at 6200 Marinette Apt 1414 Houston Texas 77036.
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Craig Owens
Ft. Worth
Houston
Charles Owens
Bedford
Owens
Marinette
Apt
Texas
Kay Lucas Named County Easter Seal Chairman
Mildred Kay Lucas of Bedford was named Taylor County Chairman for 1972 for the Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Iowa Inc. The county chair works with volunteers on mailing Easter Seals to residents and serves as a contact for handicapped people needing services. The society operates 14 service areas in Iowa offering therapy, wheelchairs, braces, camps, crafts training, and sheltered work programs.
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Mildred Kay Lucas
Bedford
Taylor County
Easter Seal Society For
Crippled Children and Adults of Iowa, Inc
Richard W. Carey
Des Moines
Easter Seal Society
Iowa Easter Seal Society
Camp
Sunnyside
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Jim Parkison
Larry Wiseman
Lester Polson
Ardith Fine
Twwcoo
B&e
Bridegwater - Fontanelle
State Cancer
Jr. Hi
P.D. Wood
NHCA
Donnie
Lonnie
Cindy
Kathy
Gravity Fire Department
New Market Rescue
Low M. High
Taylor Co
Jas. W. Forster
Drake
D.A.R
Business Honorary
YALE
Kay Lucas
Pearl Terrace
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