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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1963
Page
2
Maxine Travis and Mary Ellen Norton host the Nineteenth Century Club gathering on Thursday January 2. Kathryn Harris presents the program on Physical Fitness to members in a society social setting.
The Thursday Club meets with Mrs Karen Olsen on Thursday January 2 with Oma Kirby as co host. Beulah Mahaffey leads the program and Mrs Paul Morris entertains the Fortnightly Club on January 2 assisted by Mrs R G Sneed. The program theme is The Art of Being Sentimental and members bring a treasured object.
Mrs. Alice Cobb will entertain the Ross Center Sunshine Club at her home on Thursday January 2. Lesson leader for the afternoon will be Mrs. Orvis Wheeler. Roll call will be answered with a candy recipe.
Mr and Mrs Roy Spurgeon will celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary on New Year s Eve December 31 due to ill health they will not hold an open house Circle Chapter DC will meet January 1 with Fern Williams assisted by Clara Mullen and Grace Hill Hazel Woods Bonnie Brown and Lou Webb will handle the entertainment Frank Huntingtons Honored With Open House
A brief记 record notes Evangelista Torricelli’s invention of the barometer in 1643, highlighting its breakthrough in atmospheric pressure measurement and instrument development.
Rev. and Mrs. Ivo Randels hosted Christmas Day dinner with son and wife Mr and Mrs Hubert Randels of Des Moines and Mr and Mrs Floyd Harsh and Mrs Hallie Laub of Clarinda. Holiday visitors to Rev and Mrs John D Kerr include Rev and Mrs Daniel E Kerr of Huron South Dakota, Mr and Mrs Dewey S Ching and Bill Ching of Castlewood South Dakota.
The list records December vehicle licenses by date and owner. Cecil G Woldruff Hopkins Ford December 17. Fred Blood Sharpsburg Comet December 18. Charles Knott Sharpsburg Chev December 18. Guy Poore Blockton Ford December 19. Earl King Gravity December 19. Herman O'Dell New Market Ford December 20. Dale K Riley Lenox Dodge December 20. Leland Wilson Lenox Ford December 20. Ronald B Owens Blockton Pontiac December 20. G K Howland Lenox Chrysler December 23. Grace Hansell Clearfield Studebaker December 23.
Funeral service for Floyd Harold Churchill longtime Bedford resident held December 21 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev John D Kerr officiating He died December 21 at Municipal Hospital in Clarinda Iowa Interment at Fairview Cemetery Bedford Obituary notes born November 12 1897 near Galesburg Illinois son of Harriette and Earl Churchill moved to Iowa at age four lived near Bedford most of life attended Bedford High School class of 1916 married Louise Uttley September 4 1921 baptized Christian later Presbyterian member of Tayl or Lodge No 156 A F and A M Triangle Chapter No 68 RAM predeceased by parents and brother. survivors include two sisters Myrtle Wogan and Vada Churchill nephew Paul Wogan niece Dorothy Wogan great nephew Ronald Wogan and great niece Patricia Wogan plus other relatives and friends
Mr and Mrs E L Osburn celebrate their Golden 50th anniversary with an open house at Bedford Baptist Church on Sunday December 29 from 2 to 4 p m. They request no gifts.
Pfc. Clifton Robinson spends two weeks Christmas leave with his mother and sister in San Diego. Local families host relatives from Lenox Bedford Des Moines St. Petersburg Fla Keosauqua New Paris Indianapolis and Colorado and Washington as they celebrate holidays. Notable visits include Allen Ratliff instructor in the Air Force and Col L G Young spending Christmas with relatives before wintering in Florida. Charles and Martha Dinwiddie arrive from Boulder and Seattle to spend the holidays with Arthur Dinwiddie’s family.
Schedule of Bible studies at the Kingdom Hall 204 Jefferson St. Tuesday 8 p.m. Bible Book Study You May Survive Armageddon Into God's New World Friday 8 p.m. Ministry Development Class 9 p.m. Public Bible speaking class Sunday 2 p.m. Public Bible talk 3 15 p.m. Watchtower study.
The Berea Church of Christ posts weekly services 3 miles south of Bedford Bible Study at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 7 p.m. on the first and third Sundays each month.
John D. Kerr ministers the Sunday worship at 10:00. Sunday School at 11:00. U P Y meets at 5:30 at the church. Adult Choir rehearsal Thursday at 7:00.
Calvin Caughey leads services at 10 am church school for all. Worship at 11, Jr Hi YF at 6 30, Evening Service with baptism at 7 30. Monday 6 30 covered dish farewell for pastor and family. 7 pm Boy Scouts. Thursday 7 pm Jr choir, 7 30 adult choir. Friday 7 30 annual church business meeting.
Supt and Mrs Bryan depart December 23 by train for Christmas in Glen Ellyn Illinois visiting in the C J Starke home whose daughter is Mrs Bryan. They return to Bedford December 27 and host Mr and Mrs Jerry Bryan of Omaha December 28 and 29. Mr and Mrs H C Dougan of Bedford spend Christmas in Atkins Iowa visiting their daughter Mrs John Steel and Joyce Ann.
Those who traveled from afar to attend the funeral of Mr. C F Underwood included Mr and Mrs Rex Jones and Mrs Norman Core from Almyra Arkansas Mr and Mrs James Oliver from Stuttgart Arkansas and Mr and Mrs James McCrea of Pueblo Colorado.
Sacred Heart Church led by Rev. Stephen Kane holds 8 a.m. on 2nd and 4th Sundays and 10 a.m. on 1st 3rd and 5th Sundays. Methodist Church with J Milton Kinney offers 9:30 a.m. church school and 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship. Student Day features Steve Wainwright. Evening events include 6 p.m. Sr MYF and 7:30 p.m. Song and Worship open to the public. Junior choir 7:00 p.m. Thursdays. no Jr Hi MYF. Saturday 10 a.m. Sr Membership class in Youth Chapel. January 2 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday school workers conference.
The United Missionary broadcast The Chapel Hour on KNIM 1580 in Maryville Mo Sundays 8 45 a m with Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 10 45 a m guest speaker Wilbur Copeland. No evening service Dec 29 Prayer meeting Thursdays 730 p m at H Hamilton s home.
Pastor Ivo G Randels invites friends to an open house at 209 Lewis St from 2 to 5 p m New Year's Day after morning worship at 10 45 a m and youth meeting at 5 45 p.m with Mrs Randels joining in the event.
Mr and Mrs Allen Barnes thank friends neighbors and relatives for cards flowers and cheer and for looking after the stock during his hospital stay in Omaha and after returning home.
The family of Mrs. Ida E. Adams extends heartfelt appreciation to those who expressed sympathy in beautiful and practical ways after her loss. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. George Peach, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Mackland, and Cynthia Adams.
Kinsey and Esther John thank friends and relatives for the cards and gifts that made their 50th anniversary day cherished and memorable.
State of Nowa Taylor County In District Court November Term 1963 No 7674 To all whom it may concern You are hereby notified that a request for probate of the will of the late has been filed and a hearing will be held as required by law Pending further order the court may appoint a personal representative and may determine the validity of the will and the proper distribution of the estate
The last will of kK. J. Manley, deceased dated May 22 1959, was filed and read. A hearing to prove the will is set for January 7 1964 at 10:00 A.M. in Bedford Iowa before the District Court or Clerk. All interested persons must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated. Dated December 19 1963. Julia Bedell Clerk of District Court. Attorneys Jones & Jones.
Notice announces the appointment of an administrator on December 23, 1963. The notice is addressed to all persons interested and identifies the administrator as the issuing party.
Local notes reveal Delmar Fuller set a league bowling record of 697 last week. Claire and Marvin White earned third in the State Father and Son bowling tourney. The column ends with New Year wishes from community members.
Administrator George Peach announces in Taylor County Iowa that all debts must be paid and all claims presented to the district court for allowance. Dated December 23 1963. Jones & Jones attorney.
To whom it may concern the registrar documents a filing in Taylor County Iowa referencing case number 7673 with unspecified parties and official seal note.
An instrument purporting to be the last will of Archie Calkin, deceased, dated May 24 1962, filed and read December 30 1963, is set for probate hearing at 9 00 A M in Bedford Iowa before the district court or clerk. All interested persons must appear and show cause why the will should not be probated. Attorney Grant L Hayes.
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