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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1964
Page
1
Blockton residents gathered Sunday at the Auxiliary Hall to honor Larry Weaver who departs December 29 for the Marines. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Paul Campbell and Stephen, Mr and Mrs Roy Weaver, Mr and Mrs Paul Myers and daughters, Mrs Mary Lasley, Mr and Mrs Raymond Weaver, Mr and Mrs Duane Weaver and family, among others.
Donald Dean Weaver and family and several Mt. Ayr residents are named alongside church listings. Methodist Church pastor Clarence Landis announces services and MYF dates, Christian Church led by James Ferris requests Sunday attendance, CYF Chi Rho services and evening program, Tent Chapel Bible Study and worship, Baptist Church with nursery, Training Union, and prayer meeting noted, Melivin's Friday Bible Study at Henry Young's in Athelstan.
The Happy Hour Club hosted its annual Christmas party with a potluck dinner at noon, a gift exchange, and a Scrabble session in the afternoon led by Helen Higgins. Local residents and families joined in festive celebrations across several households during the holiday weekend.
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In Taylor County Iowa District Court a hearing is set for December 31 1964 at 9:00 A M at the Bedford County Courthouse to prove a September 8 1955 will of Elma Hayes deceased. If no good cause is shown the instrument will be admitted to probate and Julia Bedell clerk will oversee the proceedings.
The Taylor County Board of Supervisors announces a special election on January 26 1965 under Section 123.27 of the Code. Voters will decide whether to prohibit the retail sale of alcoholic beverages by the drink exceeding four percent by weight in Taylor County Iowa.
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