New Cars Listed By Date and Town
A sequence of entries records new car purchases by date and buyer across towns including Bedford Brockton New Market Conway Dec 3 4 6 7 10 11 12. Buyers named include Richard Beck Thomas Miller Dale Cooper Verlin Larson Orvis Lee Donald Wehrkamp Keith Pratt David Nally Ross King Deanna Cross Kinser Samuel Switzer Cecil Allen Harvey Young Mervin Husbands Rex Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Beck
Sharpsburg
Dodge
Thomas James Miller
Brockton
Chevrolet
Dale Marion Cooper
Conway
Scott L. Hardee
Bedford
Buick
Verlin Duane Larson
New Market
Ford
Orvis Glenn Lee
Mazda
Donald Wehrkamp
Imperial
Keith Dorman Pratt
Plymouth
David E
Rites in Bedford December 13 for Anna May Souder
Funeral services for Anna May Souder 70 of Bedford were held December 13 at Sham-Novinger Funeral Home conducted by Carl Cummings. She died December 11, 1973 in Bedford and was buried at Fairview Cemetery. She was born March 31, 1903 near Overton Nebraska and married S F Souder in 1919. They lived in Nebraska, Iowa, Texas and California before settling in Bedford. She leaves her husband, daughter Dorothy and her husband Ray Glass of Bedford, two grandchildren Ronald Glass Jeannie Moore, six great grandchildren, one sister Freada Wildt of Bedford, many relatives and friends. She was active in the Christian Church and American Legion Auxiliary.
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S. F
Mike
Anna May) Souder
Bedford
Sham-Novinger
Carl Cummings
Souder
Fairview Cemetery
Anna May Lunsford Souder
August
Leona Tatum Lunsford
Overton
Nebr
Mike) Souder
Elm Creek
Nebraska
Taylor County
Iowa
Texas
California
Dorothy
Ray Glass
Ronald Glass
Jeannie Moore
Freada Wildt
Christian Church
American Legion Auxiliary
Appreciation for Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Emmett L. Osburn thank relatives and friends for attending their Open House and sending cards for their Sixtieth wedding anniversary and extend blessings for 1974.
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Emmett L. Osburn
Bedford License Examinations Set for December and January
Driver license examinations may be taken or licenses renewed on December 27 January 10 and 24. 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
Winter Horse Use Tips From Iowa State Expert
An extension livestock specialist from Iowa State University outlines a three point plan for winter use of pleasure horses. Groom the horse keep feet clear of snow and ice and bring the animal into condition gradually. Start with two hours of light riding for the first days then gently increase activity with proper cooling and shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State University
Tom Wickersham
Wickersham
Conway News Social and visitation notes from Bedford and area
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mildred DeVoe’s Bedford home on December 13. A house warming was held at Paul Gebhardt’s home with a gift to the new family from local friends. Visitors included James Humphrey of near Pickering and Bertha Scroggie. Additional visits by Mike Barker and Randy Barker were noted, along with Ed Moore’s visit to Estes Parks in Gravity. Mrs. Earnest Barker, Navy Mothers Club member, attended December 7 meeting. Kathy Duncan and several guests attended Barker events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gebhardt
Friends
Conway
James Humphrey
Pickering
Bertha Scroggie
Mike Barker
Clearfield
Randy Barker
Kansas City
Alvin Barker
Ed Moore
Estes Parks
Gravity
Earnest Barker
Navy Mothers Club
Kathy Duncan
Barkers
Edna Lambley
Florence Brown
Pauline Norton
Lena Hewitt
U S Savings Bond Rate Rises to Six Percent
Wayne Harbour, Bedford volunteer county savings bonds chairman, announces the new six percent rate applies to bonds issued before and after December 1, 1973. He urges not redeeming bonds to gain the higher yield and touts savings bonds as safe, prudent for future needs, and helpful for national debt and environmental funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Harbour
Bedford
Volunteer County Savings Bonds
Harbour
U. S
Taylor County
Livestock Facility Workshops Slated For Jan 9 10
Taylor County extension director Ray Coffey announces a two day Livestock Production Facilities Workshop at the Midcrest Area Extension Office Creston on January 9 and 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ISU engineers Larry Van Fossen and Vern Meyer will discuss ventilation slopes and manure handling with producers in a consultative format. Participants should bring preliminary sketches and contact the Taylor County Extension Office by 5 p.m. January 2 to register.
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Taylor County
Wed
Thurs
Midcrest Area
West Taylor
Creston
Ray Coffey
Larry van Fossen
Vern Meyer
ISU
Midcrest
Coffey
Taylor County Extension Office
Cheaper Than Dirt Says Soil Costs Less Than Food
Iowa congressman Neil Smith notes potting soil in his district selling at 89 cents per five pounds while corn meal goes for 50 cents and flour at 86.8 cents, highlighting price disparities in everyday essentials.
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Iowa
Neil Smith
Public Probate Notice of Carrie E McColm Estate
In Taylor County Iowa the estate of Carrie E McColm deceased is probated with Howard McColm named executor. Creditors must file claims with Jones and Jones attorney for the executor. actions to set aside the will must be begun within one year from second publication.
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State of
Iowa
Taylor County
Carrie E. McColm
Jane E. McColm
Carrie E McColm
Howard MccColm
Howard McColm
Bedford
Jones & Jones
Dallas Boys 4-H Club Holds Family Christmas Supper
The Dallas Boys 4-H Club gathered December 17 at New Market School for the Family Christmas Supper. Officers installed included President David Moore and others. Ed Hanson presented slides from the People to People Tour of six European countries. A grab bag and gift exchange closed the evening. Next meeting set for January 9, 1974. Reporter Ronald Siefering.
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Dallas Boys
Ronald Siefering
Christmas Carols Fill County Home With Holiday Cheer
Residents and visitors enjoy a week of caroling ceremonies, piano solos, and Bible readings at the Adams County Home in Corning. Local groups from Bedford and Gravity contributed gifts, food, and crafts as volunteers shared mince pies, punch, and benena bread.
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Conway
Wayne Scott
Robert Truitt
Mildred Dorr
Mildred
Florida
Future Farmers of America
Bedford
Gravity Christian Church
Gordon Wallace
Jack Hardaker
Mabel Foley
Kvan Ter
Marie Perdew
Loretta Ritchie
Taylor County
Paul Bix
Elmer Mollenbrandt
Gravity
Paul
Cyntha Adams
Hamilton Missionary Church
Cyntha
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Rites
Anna May Souder
Conway News
The
Mildred DeVoe
U.S
Burroughs Plumbing &Heating
Albert - Larry - Doyle - Carl - Bette
Beverly & Glen
County Home News
Dorothy Rucker
George Lindstedt
Wayne Rucker
Glen Kernen
Donna Adams
Thelma Adams
Adams County
Corning
Esther Stock
Rebecca
Lutheran Church
Esther
Jeer
Bedford National Bank
F.D.I.C
Barbara
Jeff
Helen
Gene
Pauline
Kathy
Lary Boyd
K. Mendenhall
Dick Eberle
Olaf. Mendenhall
Herb Killam
Victoria
Be Holey
Sam McLeod
Bill Million
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