This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1956
Page
2
A persuasive appeal argues for buying locally in the community to keep money circulating, support local businesses, and strengthen schools, churches, and neighborhoods. It claims sharp traders outperform wholesale by fostering local prosperity and higher property values through increased business and community investment.
Miss Freda McConkey of Bedford and Delbert Hutchinson of Blockton wed at noon Christmas Day in the bride’s home. The single ring ceremony was performed by Wilbur G. Travis of the Christian church. The bride wore a blue street length dress with a white carnation corsage. Attendants were Miss Lois Hutchinson and Lawrence G. Grace of Blockton. The groom is a farmer.
Mr. and Mrs. Rollie Wolverton hosted 22 guests at their home on December 23 for a pre Christmas dinner. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Warner and others from Omaha Hopkins and Kansas City. Afternoon callers included Mr. and Mrs. Gary Swigart of Coffeyville.
The H P S club gathers Friday December 28 at Mrs Fred Orr home with roll call focusing on candy recipes and samples. B H M club and families plan a library room Christmas party Saturday December 28 with dinner at 6 30. Fortnightly club hosts January 3 with travelogue and shrine talk. Circle D O C observes Husband's Day January 2 at Mrs Harold Hills. Ross Center Sunshine club meets January 3 hosted by Mrs Leona Oxley with Ruth Oxley leading and a magazine roll call.
Local clubs list upcoming events at libraries and social halls including B H M Club Christmas party on December 29 V V Club New Year celebration January 2 Masonic O E S installation at Masonic Temple Circle Chapter DOC Hus bands Day and Circle Three Baptist Women Society hostesses plus multiple Thursday and Fortnightly clubs with various hostesses January events. A book review by G A Marquart at the Thursday club features Through Gates of Splendor. A birthday card shower and pot luck dinner honored Geo A Lathrop on December 20 in Bedford with family and friends including Grace Johnson, Irwin Wilson, Lida Combs, John Fitch.
Mizpah chapter D O C held a Christmas luncheon at Mrs I W Bristows home on December 13 with Mrs Tom Roberts attending as a new member. Mrs Dwight Levitt and Mrs Clarence Tribolet led the program. The club sent gifts to Glenwood State School and Taylor County Home.
Notice to W D Van Winkle that Taylor County Iowa owns the tax sale certificate for the SE NW of section 26 69 33 and adjacent parcels in Conway with redemption deadline ninety days from service. The Treasurer's Deed will be issued if redemption is not completed. Dated November 27 1956 by G A Levitt Chairman Board of Supervisors.
Notice to Lenox Lot 322 Original Town of Lenox Taylor County that Special Assessment Lenox Sewer No. 2 was sold for taxes for 1952 1953 and 1954 on December 5 1955. The certificate of sale is assigned and owned by Taylor County. Redemption expires ninety days from service and a Treasurer's Deed will be issued if not redeemed.
Notice to all interested parties that on December 13, 1956 the District Court of Taylor County Iowa appointed Lloyd B. Jackson as executor of the will and estate of Dale N Jackson. Creditors must present claims to the court for allowance.
Notice to Donald Rex Reed that Taylor County has acquired the tax certificate on Conway Town Lots 160 and 161 in the Original Town of Conway in Taylor County. Redemption period ends days from service. Treasurer’s Deed will be issued if not redeemed. Board of Supervisors Chairman G A Levitt signs dated 1936.
Tax sale notice for property in Oe County Iowa, original town of Clearfield, Lot 3 Block 13 and Lot 4 Block 13, sold for 1952 53 54 taxes on December 3 1955 to Taylor County. Certificate of sale assigned to Taylor County. Treasurer's Deed will be issued unless redemption within ninety days after service.
The District Court of Taylor County Iowa notifies all interested persons that the Last Will and Testament of George M Fleming deceased dated October 19 1956 has been filed opened and read on December 22 1956 for hearing proof to probate the instrument as the deceaseds will. The hearing is set for ten oclock A M at the Bedford Court House with Wilma Novinger Clerk and James A Lucas attorney.
David W and Annie Leer notified that Lots 6 and 7 in Mack 26 Mohler's Add to Athelstan were sold for delinquent taxes for years 1940 1951 1952 1953 1954. Sale occurred December 5 1955 to Taylor County. Treasurer's Deed to be issued for the land from the sale. Chairman Board of Supervisors.
A. D. 1956. to Eldon Thomas you are notified that the following described real estate in Taylor County Town Town: Lots 1 4 5 8 9 Block 21 Mohler’s Add to the Town of Athelstan was sold for taxes of 1952 1953 1954 on the 5th day of December.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.