SPACE council to visit Denver Missouri for student lounge furniture
The BCHS SPACE council led by Principal Rodger Ritchie will travel to Denver Missouri on Thursday December 27 to search for lounge chairs settees and tables. Members include Richard Brown Jay Lischer Linda Gray Steve McMillin and Kelly Moore. A pop machine was added recently and they are exploring a candy machine and repainting the walls.
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Space Council
Denver
Rodger Ritchie
Richard Brown
Jay Lischer
Linda Gray
Steve McMillin
Kelly Moore
Bulldog Cagers Escape Lenox 65-58 On Home Court
Bedford Bulldogs overturn a close first half with a 23-9 third quarter run to beat Lenox 65-58 on their home floor. Kevin Ritchie led with 21 points and 29 rebounds, Steve Powell 14 boards, Beemer 12 points. next game at Villisca Jan 4.
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Lenox Tigers
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Lenox Girls Top Bedford Bullettes 99 76 in Dec. 20 Clash
Lenox girls beat Bedford 99 to 76 on December 20 at Bedford. Lois Rogers led with 31 points and 9 rebounds, Vicki Sunderman 20 points, Jayne Hardee 19, Marcia Rogers 8. Junior Varsity saw Bedford win 51 50 and Sara Ritchie top scorer. Next games set for January 4 and January 8 at Mt. yr.
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Jay Fine
Annette Melvin
Vicky Miller
Mt. Yr
Large Turnout For BCHS Messiah Program
For the tenth year BCHS chorus directed by Mrs Mildred Stacy presented portions of Handel The Messiah in the school auditorium on Sunday afternoon December 16. Nine soloists and two accompanists performed as alumni joined in the finale as in years past.
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Mildred Stacy
BCHS
Bussing problem reaches BCS causing delays and injuries
The bussing problem at BCS stems from cold weather and inattentive drivers not from discrimination. Henry Wasson's bus number 9 led the mishaps when a semi struck the rear at the 49 and 319 intersection on Friday December 14. Several buses failed to start or stay running on Thursday December 20, causing many students to miss first period.
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BCS
Henry Wasson
BCHS Band Hosts Christmas Concert and Public Reception
The BCHS band directed by Miss Kris Foss performed a Christmas concert on Thursday December 20 at 2 30 p m. A public reception followed the event offering attendees a chance to mingle.
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Sand
BCHS
Kris Foss
BCHS Spanish Club Sings Spanish Carols at School Tour
BCHS Spanish Club Los Amigos de Espanolos sang Christmas carols in Spanish for elementary students after many practices. They toured the elementary building Friday December 21 singing carols.
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Los Amigos de Espanolos
The
Spanish Friends
Cloner Ay
National Honor Society Plans Charity Bake Sale
NHS plans final details for a bake sale set for Saturday January 12 at 9 00 at the Sears store A two dollar fine applies to non contributing members A reception for new members was discussed Linda Gray heads the refreshment committee with Annette Melvin Janice Ce been and Jo Ellen Book on the committee Sonya Kernen is program chairman aided by Rebecca Simmons Linda Gray and Lori Townsend Invitations will be sent by Linda Gray The group also agreed to sponsor a dance with the Y Teen club.
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Sears
Linda Gray
Annette Melvin
Janice Cebeen
Jo Ellen Book
Sonya Kernen
Rebecca Simmons
Lori Townsend
Lamont Downs Bedford Wrestlers 54-8 Loss December 15
Bedford wrestling fell 54-8 at Lemons despite two openers scoring and a late rally. Jim Higgins drew at 98 pounds and Wade Mederly earned the heavyweight win for Bedford, with several pins and forfeits shaping the match.
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Lamont Downs Bedford
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Wade Mederly
Cnad
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Drew Moore
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Moore
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Smith
Rick Smith
Dunbar
Bryce Milliken
BCHS Students Distribute Candy in Lockers
Student Council members met at the BCHS building on Thursday night December 20 to bag candy for a holiday treat and place it in students lockers for distribution.
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BCHS
North Carolina Tops Nation in Sweet Potato Production
North Carolina now produces more sweet potatoes than any other state, leading the nation in output and reshaping agricultural rankings. The shift highlights the state's growing role in the crop market and regional farming strategies.
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North Carolina
BCHS Faculty And Students Travel for Yule
BCHS faculty and students took trips for the holidays. Kris Foss went to Chicago for the Mid-West Band Clinic on December 21 then to Rockford to be with her parents for Christmas. David Wilson and family visited in Plattsmouth and Omaha before returning to Bedford. Gayle Troutwine stayed in Kansas City for Christmas. Loretta Clais kept a quiet Christmas at home. Dan and Mrs Moen split time between Inwood Iowa and Pierre South Dakota with their parents. Maryann Burch and husband traveled to Florence Alabama to be with her sister’s family. Linda Gray hosted Glenda Atwood and Cindy Vaughn December 27 to 30. Glenda is from Chilhowee Missouri and Cindy from Maysville Missouri. Sara and Kevin Ritchie visited Marion and Des Moines to see grandmothers. Deb Dougherty planned to stay home and care for her dog Sammy Davis Jr.
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Inwood
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S. Oak
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Bedford Freshmen Clinch 69 62 Victory Over Villisca
Bedford freshmen opened the 73 74 schedule December 10 with a 69 62 win over Villisca. Balanced scoring led by Bill Hardee 20, Mark Powell 18, Bob O'Dell 16, while Villisca was undefeated last year and tough early test.
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Bulldogs
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Bill Hardee
Mark Powell
Bob O’dell
Corning
UN- Hi Lipa
Bob O'Dell
BCHS Wrestling Falls to East Union 39 25 on Dec 17
Three BCHS senior wrestlers won by pins but the team still trailed East Union 39 25. Jim Higgins moved to 5 1 1 with a decision. Wade Manberly earned his fifth pin of the year in seven tries as BCHS suffered multiple matches including forfeits and pins. Weather also canceled BCHS activities due to snow and ice, delaying or rescheduling events and impacting school journalism reporting.
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East Union
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Community Notes From Athelstan And Surrounding Areas
Local residents from Athelstan Lincoln Nebr Pickering Creston Ankeny Mt. Ayr Bedford Bedford area share visits and hospital updates. Notable injuries include Bartle Young’s ladder accident and Jennie Schaffer’s broken leg. School events and a rescheduled Lenox game plan listed with holiday schedule changes.
Robert Thompson Promoted as Regional Marketing Manager
Robert D. Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Thompson, has been promoted to regional marketing manager for Midwest Power Products Co. in Davenport covering Illinois and the Midwest. The family also includes his wife and child in Des Moines and a daughter finishing high school.
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Robert D. Thompson
Claude Thompson
Lowal
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Midwest Power Products Co
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Thompson
Mike Tson
Des Moines
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Inigh Schoo
Community notices and church listings from Blockton area
Local residents attend birthdays, family visits, and Christmas gatherings across Blockton Ravenwood and New Market. Socials include Lois Stephens at Bertha Wintermute’s 100th party, multiple dinners, and holiday church events plus area travel to Des Moines and La Harpe for family visits and services.
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Sorrow
The Souder and Glass families express sincere appreciation to friends and relatives for acts of kindness during their time of sorrow. Special thanks to those who sent flowers food and cards and to the Auxiliary ladies for meals.
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S. F
Mike) Souder
Ray Glass
Darrel Moore
Ron Glass
Freada Wild
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