Thompson Couple Celebrates 58th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs J W Thompson of Conway mark their fifty eighth anniversary on Saturday December 24 with an anniversary dinner at noon. Their daughter Mrs J H Chilcote and family joined the celebration along with grandchildren and great grandchild Allen Chilcote of St Josephs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Thompson
Conway
J. H
J. H. Chilcote
Bedford
Merrill Chilcote
Carol
Gary
Kenneth Chilcote
Allen and Dick
St. Joseph
Maurice Chilcote
Highland
Kans
Mrs Cleo McMurphy Hosts Union Country Club Gathering
Mrs Cleo McMurphy hosted Union Country Club at her Bedford area home on Dec 22 with ten members present. Guests included Mrs Fabricious, Miss Doris Tranbarger and Miss Marjorie McMurphy. Members planned a New Year 1939 miscellan eous shower and elected officers for the year. An all day quilting session at Mrs J C Tranbarger’s home is set for January with handkerchiefs for the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleo McMurphy
Union Country Club
Bedford
Fabricious
Doris Tranbarger
Marjorie McMurphy
Paul Dalton
Glade Keith
J. C. Tranbarger
Shannon City couple weds on Christmas Day
Norma Finch of Shannon City and Darrel Drumm of Conway wed at noon Christmas Day at the bride’s parents home in Shannon City. Rev W L Hawn officiated with Nedra Finch as bridesmaid and Jim Duncan as best man. The wedding featured a three course dinner and clear connections to local families and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Finch
Shannon City
Iowa
Darrel Drumm
KE. R. Drumm
Conway
W. L. Hawn
van Meter
Nedra
Finch
Jim Duncan
Bedford
State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Conway High School
Chillicothe
Wood Bros. Threshing Machine Company
Des Moines
Marshall, Mo
E. R. Drumm
Patty
Harry Pistole
Pickering
H. A. Shay
Willard Peterson
Madrid
Gerald Meyers
Lineville
W. L. Haw
W. C. Bowman
Drumm
Valentines Observe Silver Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Ward Valentine of Bedford celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on Saturday December 24 and hosted relatives at dinner on Christmas Day. Guests included Lawrence Stowell of Sioux City Wayne Perry Frank Mains of Stuart Iowa Junior Valentine of Leon A L Foster George Foster Bill Foster Roy Foster Frances Foster Raymond Cole Ruth Boyd Dean Howard Mary Charlotte and Dorothy Valentine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Valentines
Bedford
Lawrence Stowell
Sioux City
Wayne Perry
Frank Mains
Stuart
Iowa
Junior Valentine
Leon
A. L. Foster
George Foster
Bill Foster
Roy Foster
Earnest Foster
Frances
Hopkins
Raymond Cole
Ruth and Boyd
Dean
Howard
Mary
Charlotte
Dorothy Valentine
The
Home
P.E.O. Sisterhood Plans Constitution Study Session
Mrs. Byron Engle assisted by Mrs. Delbert Jared will entertain the P.E.O. Sisterhood on Monday evening January 2 for a study of the Constitution and Supreme and State By-Laws under the supervision of Mrs. Robt A Taylor Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.E.O. Sisterhood
Byron Engle
Delbert Jared
Robt. A. Taylor, Jr
Clare Orth Marries Eleanor Greef In Fairfield
Clare S. Orth and Eleanor L. Greef exchanged vows at the Presbyterian church in airfield on Monday afternoon December 26 with Prof. J P Moorhead singing and Miss Jane McGinnis soloing. The couple plans a future home in Chicago. The bride, from Fairfield and Des Moines circles, held a Parsons College and state education career before marriage. Attendants included Olive Orth of Ames and Harriet Greer of Benton Harbor. Relatives from Bedford included Clarence Orth and Jack Orth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare S. Orth
Eleanor L. Greef
Arthur F. Greef
Fairfield
Clare Sowers Orth
Clarence Orth
Bedford
Presbyterian Church
Airfield
J. P. Moorhead
Jane McGinnis
Whitten
Iowa
Isle
Evelyn Jean Pierson
Walker Little
Buddy” Pierson
Harriet Greer
Benton Harbor, Mich
Edith C. Sperry
Marianne Pruess
Des Moines
Olive Orth
Ames
Margaret Carr
Washington, D. C
Bedford High School
Parsons College
Piera
Baptist Ladies Luncheon Meeting At First Baptist
Mrs. F. W. Harbour hosts the Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist church for a covered dish luncheon on Tuesday afternoon January 3. Mrs. Arthur Gaddis chairs the committee with aid from numerous members including Mrs. Allen Barnes Mrs. W. F. Beck Miss Esther Greenlee Miss Verla Streebin and others. Mrs. Rose Larsson guides the India lesson and Mrs. Hallie Hall leads the devotional period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
F. W. Harbour
Woman’s Missionary Society
First Baptist Church
Arthur Gaddis
Allen Barnes
W. F. Beck
Esther Greenlee
Verla Streebin
Charles Streebin
Frank Marshall
Hattie Haller
James Salter, Jr
H. L. Ranbarger
Co. E. Cummings
Rose Larsson
India
Hallie Hall
Keith Relatives Gather for Christmas Day Dinner
A Bedford family dinner brought together numerous Keith relatives and spouses in a Christmas Day gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Keith home. Attendees included Etta Keith. Ralph Keith and Betty and Francis. Clarence Keith and family. Harry Valentine and Jerald. Eldon Valentine and Gene and George Warner. Cecil Wallace. Nadine and Dick. Ivan Geer and Carroll. John Keith and Eljshe. Frank Norris. and Max Keith, all of Bedford or nearby towns such as Des Moines New Market Gravity Clarinda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Geer and
Carroll
John Keith
Eljshe
Frank Norris
Ollie Keith
Max
Bedford
Christmas Dinner With McNeeses Hosts Kin and Friends
A Christmas Day gathering at Mrs. John McNeese home featured a basket dinner for relatives and friends. Attendees included Clifford McNeese Rolla McNeese Rosie Orville McNeese Donnie James Parsons and many more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McNeese
Clifford McNeese
Rolla McNeese
Rosie
Orville McNeese
Donnie
James Parsons
John Dawson
Luther Guthery
Henry McNeese
Frank White
Frank Sleep
Elsie
Goldie Sleep
Charley McConkey
John Gunson
Thursday Club Meeting With Mrs J R Henderson
Mrs J R Henderson hosts the Thursday Club Thursday afternoon January 5. Mrs E A Jefferies presents a program on sculpture and Mrs Lloyd N Lewis discusses notable figures of history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Henderson
E. A. Jefferies
Etell
Lloyd N. Lewis
Community club calendars list meetings through January
A digest of upcoming events shows Christan Ladies Aid, V V C Club Family supper and multiple hostess led gatherings from Dec 30 through Jan 6. Groups include PEO Sisterhood, Progressive Study Club, Baptist and Christian Missionary Societies, Rebekah Lodge, Circle Chapter D O C, Masonic Installation, and numerous other women’s and community clubs with dates and hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Ladies Aid
C. Max Buck
V.V.C. Club
Arthur Park
By‘ron Engle
Paul Borrusch
Baptist Missionary Society
F. W. Harbour
Christian Missionary Society
R. E. Bradley
M. E. Missionary Society
J. Ross Kopp
Rebekah Lodge
C.F. Hall
Christmas Dinner Hosted by Mr and Mrs Guy Drennen
Mr and Mrs Guy Drennen entertained a group of relatives at Christmas Day dinner. Attendees included Mrs Anna Drennen of Ames, Clarence Hogg and Darlene of Blockton, Harve Drennen and family of Braddyville, George Kellogg and children of Clark 322, Orie Cade and children of New Market. Afternoon visitors were Ralph Pratt and Gene Earle of New Market and Floyd Pettis of Blockton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Drennen
Anna Drennen
Ames
Clarence Hogg
Darlene
Blockton
Harve Drennen
Donald
Betty Jean
Bobby
Helen
Charles
Sammy
Braddyville
George Kellogg
Gerald
Lois Jean
Clark 322
Orie Cade
Verland and
Theda
New Market
Ralph Pratt
Gene Earle
Floyd Pettis
Christmas Dinner Gathered Relatives at Bedford Home
Christmas dinner was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Johnson in Bedford on Monday December 26 for relatives including Mrs. Clara Houk of Gravity Iowa and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Houk with Ada Beth Jack and Richard of Guthrie Center. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. W J Egleston and Mary Ellen Blakslee Mr. and Mrs. Lee Per shin and Martha Ione along with Ilene Eugene and Anna Belle of Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Johnson
Bedford
Clara Houk
Gravity
Lloyd Houk
Ada Beth
Jack
Richard
Guthrie Center
Iowa
W. J. Egleston
Mary Ellen Blakslee
Lee Pershin
Martha Ione
Ilene
Eugene
Anna Belle
Willow Street P T A Christmas Meeting Highlights
A Willow Street school Christmas program on Friday evening featured songs readings dialogues a pantomime and a negro dance with Santa Claus present. Carol singing followed by wiener sandwiches and coffee. January meeting committees include Walter Osburn Harley Sleep Miss Minnie Osburn and Mrs Harley Sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Street
Santa Claus
Walter Osburn
Harley Sleep
Minnie Osburn
Christmas Dinner Gathered Smalley Family in Bedford
Mr and Mrs George Smalley entertained relatives on Christmas Day with guests including Mr and Mrs Vernon Barnes and two sons David and Dale of Hamburg Mr and Mrs George Miler and sons George Lee and Richard Mr and Mrs Virgil Livingston and Carol Jean Martha Smalley and Thomas Smalley of Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smalley
Vernon Barnes
David and
Dale
Hamburg
George Mi)er
George Lee
Richard
Virgil Livingston
Carol Jean
Martha Smalley
Thomas Smalley
Bedford
Hintons Entertain Clayton Card Club
The Clayton No. 1 card club met Wednesday evening December 28 at the home of Mr and Mrs Guy Hinton. Three tables of Pinochle were played with Raymond Cole winning high score. Refreshments of cake and coffee were served. The next meeting will be at Mr and Mrs Kai Sorensen on January 11.
Modern Trend in Movies and Stage Discussed by Fortnightly Club
The Fortnightly Club will meet Thursday afternoon January 5 at Mrs. B. E. Paschal’s home. Mrs. A. D. Hahn presents the topic and Mrs. H. E. May leads the panel discussion on movies and stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Paschal
A. D. Hahn
H. E. May
Murphys Host Christmas Dinner Guests
Mr and Mrs Will Murphy of east of Bedford entertained guests at a six o clock Christmas Day dinner. The company included Mr and Mrs Williar Rox Mr and Mrs Flave Murphy and Bennie Lyons and Leane Lyons.
Methodist Missionary Society Schedules India Study Session
Mrs J Ross Kopp and her daughter Mrs Zelbert Freemyer will host the Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal church at home Tuesday afternoon January 3. Miss Nelle Calhoun will lead worship on Winning Citizens for the Kingdom and Mrs C C Carlton will lead the Moving Millions lesson discussing The Ministry of Healing in India Higher Christian Education in India and The Christian Church in India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Missionary Society
India
J. Ross Kopp
Zelbert Freemyer
Methodist Episcopal Church
Nelle Calhoun
C.C. Carlton
Ministry of Healing In
Higher Christian” Education In
The
Christian Church In
Birthday Surprise for R. E. Bradley at Home
Friends gathered Thursday evening to surprise R. E. Bradley at his home for his birthday. The event on December 23 included an oyster supper and games of Pitch and Pinochle while guests visited. Names mentioned include Mrs. C. A. Reynolds and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Bradley
C. A. Reynolds
Ed Putnam
George S. Putnam
Nelle Maxwell
Bradley
Dunning PTA Plans Christmas Program at School
The Dunning P T A met at the school house Wednesday evening for a Christmas program presented by the pupils under Miss Corda Fuller. A Christmas tree and refreshments were served. January meeting plans include refreshments by Guy Bower and Ralph Johnson with entertainment by James Blake, Lee Wright, and Max Livingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunning P.T.A
Corda Fuller
Guy Bower
Ralph Johnson
James Blake
Lee Wright
Max Livingston
Mrs Maloy Hosts Relatives For Dinner
Mrs. Amy Maloy entertained a group of relatives at dinner on Monday December 26 including S. L. Warden of Blockton and Miss Angie Warden Des Moines couple Mr and Mrs Frank Warden and son Clark, Miss Vesta Warden Fort Dodge, Dr and Mrs Wayland Maney and son John of Sugarloaf, and Geeracn Beard of Bedford.
McNeese Relatives Dine With Family Guests in New Market
Mr and Mrs John F McNeese of New Market hosted a Christmas Day dinner on December 25 with guests including Mr and Mrs George P McNees and their family from Blockton Mr and Mrs Cleo McNees and daughter also from Blockton Mr and Mrs George E McNees and their sons Mr and Mrs Galen Spencer Harold Beery and Miss Frances McNees of Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MecNees
New Market
John F. McNeese
George P.mcnees
Cleo McNees
Blockton
George E. McNees
Galen Spencer
Harold Beery
Frances McNees
Bedford
Woman's Missionary Society to Study India
The Church of Christ Woman's Missionary Society will meet Tuesday afternoon January 3 at Mrs. R. E. Bradley's home. Mrs. C. A. Reynolds will lead the lesson on India and Her Millions. Mrs. L. E. Beard will lead the worship period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Society
India
Woman's Misionary Society
The
Church of Christ
R. E. Bradley
C. A. Reynolds
L. E. Beard
Masonic Installation Set for Jan 4 at Temple
A joint installation of O. E. S Chapter and Masonic lodge officers will take place at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday evening January 4. A covered dish supper for members and spouses precedes the ceremony at 6 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. S. Chapter
Masonic Lodge
Masonic Temple
Masons
Nineteenth Century Club to Study Iowa's Present
Mrs Jas A Lucas hosts the Nineteenth Century Club on Thursday afternoon January 5. The study topic is Iowa's Present with emphasis on Conservation of Beauty Spots. Members answer roll call by naming a beauty spot in Iowa they have seen. Mrs J R Locke discusses Wild Flowers and Wild Life, Mrs Archie Douglas presents Birds and Forests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
19Th Century Club
Iowa
Jas. A. Lucas
Nineteenth Century Club
Towa
J. R. Locke
Archie Douglas
Parks Family Dines Christmas Salmon Gift from Son
Mr and Mrs John Parks of Belford enjoy a ten pound fresh salmon sent by their son Earl Parks of Grapeview Washington as the Christmas centerpiece. Guests include Mrs J F Carmichael of Omaha Mrs Della Carmichael of Conway and several other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parks
Washington
John Parks
Earl Parks
Grapeview
Wash
J. F. Carmichael
Omaha
Della Carmichael
Conway
Troy Thompson
Dorothy
Carl Marley
Robert
Lois
Glenn VanCamp
James Keith
Belford
Caskeys Host Christmas Day Family Gathering
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Caskey entertained relatives and friends at a Christmas Day dinner. Guests included Mrs. Laura Bush and LaVerne, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Young, Donald and Marian Jean, Lenox. Miss Merle Bush Ottumwa. Miss Nancy Russell Corning. Miss Mattie Van Donster Creston. and Miss Vera Johnson Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caskeys
J. T. Caskey
Laura Bush
LaVerne
Floyd Young
Donald
Marian Jean
Lenox
Merle Bush
Ottgimwa
Nancy Russell
Corning
Mattie van Donster
Creston
Vera Johnson
Bedford
Mrs Bartles Hosts Evening Star Club Meeting
Mrs Ray Bartles was hostess to the Evening Star Club on Thursday December 22. Thirteen members attended with four visitors. A gift exchange took place and popcorn and candy were served. Mrs Perry Carmichael will host next on Thursday January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Bartles
Evening Star Club
Perry Carmichael
Weir Relatives Spend Christmas Day Together
Weir relatives met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Smalley on Christmas Day for dinner. Those present were Mrs. Sarah Weir, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Weir, Alice and J. T., Mr. and Mrs. John Dorr, Eugene Bailie, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Baiie, Miss Dorothy Joy, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Henry, and Peggy, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Smalley and family.
HLM P Club Studies Boys Town
The HLM P Club will entertain Thursday afternoon January 5 at the home of Mrs. Bryan D Mohler. Mrs Harold Fitch leads the program focusing on the subject Boys Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlm.p
Boys Town
H.M.P. Club
Bryan D. Mohler
Harold Fitch
Roosevelt warns oil industry on federal control and leases
A Fort Worth radio remark by Elliott Roosevelt warns federal control of oil may come unless the interstate oil compact gains new life with all producing states. He warns landowners to lease only to financially responsible firms and notes moves by LP A A leaders to push a private interstate plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
Elliott Roosevelt
Allen Hamblin
Times-Press
Iowa
Missouri
O. K
Lp.a.a
J. A. Alyward
Alyward Production Co
Whichita
Kansas
Jana E.*r. Sloan
Kansas Corporation Committee
Bruner
Pryor and Lockhart
Athelstan Community Notices and Church Services
Friday services at the Pentecostal church conducted by Rev. and Mrs. Robertson and Miss Emma Trulinger of Mount Ayr. Extensive visiting from Clarinda, Sheridan, Blockton, Bedford, Bedford area families, and travels between Athelstan, Grant City, Bethany, and nearby towns. Numerous relatives linked to Morris, Rusco, Hays, and Booher families with recent farm and social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson
Emma Trulinger
Mount Ayr
Pentecostal Church
Rex Morris
Doris
Vinton
Iowa
Charley Morris
Frank Biggerstaff
Gravity
Athelstan
Ralph Schuster
Marcy
Hilda Rusco
Lester Morris
Vilas Morris
Near Bedford
Flora Godsey
Former Blockton Folks On Trip
The Times-Press notes a letter from Mr and Mrs W F Sharp of St Joseph saying they drove to California for winter. They report fine weather except last day rain over the mountains followed by colder temps and snow. They found the destination’s sight very beautiful at Ocean Beach California where the flowers bloom and the weather is warm. Mr Sharp formerly lived in Blockton and retains land interests there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Press
W. F. Sharp
St. Joseph
California
Sharps
Ocean Beach
Calif
Sharp
Blockton
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Denman Shoe Repair
Bedford Postoffice
Norma Finch Darrel Drumm
Morris Market
Sid
Graham
Brown Beauty Coffee
A. J. Sowers
Mary Wood
Cincinnati
Ohio
Leigh Sowers
Glenn Thummel
Iowa City
McNeese
D.O.C
al Mullen
O.E.S. Masonic
Twentieth Century Club
F. L. Wetmore
B. BE. Paschal
Rural Progressive
Roy Leighton
H.m-P. Club
Wild Rose Club
G. O. Perkins
West Clayton
Vinnie Stephens
Jackson Grove
Woodman Hall
Bailey P.T. A
Dougherty Community Club
Drennen
Johnson Home
Willow Street P.T.A
Smalley Family
Mrs Bartles
Weir
Empire Control
Edward U? Engler
H. C. Stout
Glen Craig
Glenda
LeRoy
Clarinda
Claude King
Rapid City
S. Dak
G. W. King
Nora Barnes
Herman Wise
Irene
Farragut, Iowa
Walter Morris
Joe Rusco
Leonard. Rusco
Walter Bantz
Tom Johnson
of Blockton
Clyde Branson
Maryville
Harley Scott
Roy Reed
Maud Reed
Roy Dawson
Roy Raper
Chicago
T. H. Raper
Thomas
Charles Thomas
Catrin Thomas
Lillie Sparks
M. A. Sparks
D. Walker
Mound City
Ray Sparks
Tarkio
Will Tomas
Ogle
Ravenwood
C. B. Nathman
Agnes
John Holtman
Leonard Untell
Conception Junction,Mo
Walter Phillips
Ella Phillips
Father Time
Dame Fortune
Parker Food Store
H. H. and
Glenn
Gwen
Gladys Guy
Vern
lowa-Nebr. Light & Power Co
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