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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1938
Page
3
The Christian Science Monitor piece recalls a rural pastime as a countryman whittles a pine stick with a backknife. It contrasts past village habit of whittling with modern decline, noting how neighbors gathered, shared conversations, and relaxed with shavings falling to the ground.
The Maryville Forum reports gumbo so sticky it clung to the spade was barreled last week for the movie I'm From Missouri. Bob Burns requested real Missouri gumbo via telegram to the Chamber of Commerce and it was obtained from the Ross Scott farm east of the 102 river along the Old Lee Hill bridge road. Chamber secretary Ben Weir supervised digging and secured expert proof it was authentic.
The Pella Chronicle urges farmers to keep a ladder long enough to reach a roof and a pail of water ready for the start of a roof fire. It notes a farmer once lacked a ladder and had to borrow from neighbors, risking severe losses that could be prevented with basic fire tools.
Edward Schultz and his brother Jack of Wesley shipped nearly two tons of turtles to Philadelphia. The turtles are expected to bring about 20 cents or thereabouts. They were gathered in spare time at dredge ditches and sloughs.
A corny roadside anecdote from the Corning Free Press notes two men driving past a crawling turtle and a fast rabbit. The WPA worker calls the turtle a WPA worker headed to work while a farmer heads to the AAA office to collect a government check implying differing views of New Deal programs.
In Wayne County rumors circulate about a buried fortune tied to Manuel Potteroff. D C Bone reports a fresh grave on Potteroff's former farm, followed by a sinking hole. After digging, nothing was found, suggesting oil prospecting rather than a crime.
Mitchell Gazdite denounces hitchhiking as an impertinent American habit and beggar practice. He argues drivers should refuse rides on public highways and likens hitchhikers to beggars, urging legal prohibition of street begging until law changes. He notes even well off youths beg for rides on corners.
A Hamburg Reporter recounts a humorous incident where Chas Henderson spoke to Lester Robinson in last name form, causing Robinson to avert his gaze twice. The traveling man nearly twisted his neck and realized the polite exchange led to a comic confusion.
A light comedy about a widow and her daughter chasing romance on a trailer trip across the country. Freddie Bartholomew and Judy Garland spark hijinks as a fake matchmaking scheme unfolds with a banker, a lawyer, and an insurance executive circling the young woman.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Romick of Bedford. The Gravity school held a Christmas program with Mrs. T. G. Woods Miss Amanda Elliott and others arranging. December 1878 saw numerous marriages and courtships listed by township. Monday new Taylor county officers take offices with three democrats in power. changes include Nye as treasurer Fuller as clerk Daugherty as sheriff Brant replaced by Daugherty and others retaining posts.
Bedford Library received a copy of the Agriculture year book 1938 titled Soils and Men with a Foreword by Henry A. Wallace and a portrait of Curtis Fletcher Marbut. The book spans 1232 pages with maps and sections on soil science, while a rebinding project yielded Christmas In Many Lands from Hertzberg Bindery.
Thirty years ago Miss Mable Walters and Bert Piper of Sharpsburg wed in Shenandoah at Christmas Eve. The past week saw licenses issued by Clerk of Courts T G Stewart for L E Copeland and Lilian M Goodale Roy W Hanna and Osa D Dunlavy.
Ten years ago Miss Helen Masters married George Van Alstine at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Moore with Rev. M. R. Talley officiating. Earlier that month Miss Ruth Bruner wed Harry Putnam in Council Bluffs at 5 PM, with Rev. Fred Coley performing the ceremony.
The Shenandoah Sentinel notes Lorraine Hughes of Shambaugh appears on the 1939 grand jury list. A deputy clerk says the juror is a man, and Judge Earl Peters confirms no law bans women from grand juries though none have served in Page county.
The first 1939 state automobile license number reserved and paid at Maryville license bureau went to Buford Auten of St Joseph. True Bally paid 110 dimes for Auten via the brother in law. Number 346-643. delivery starts January 3 with first tag distributions allowed.
Miss Wilma Robey and pupils present a Christmas program at the Hickory Grove school house Friday night. Friends and neighbors held a farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Nelson and daughter Mary Alice as they move to a farm southeast of New Market.
Clearfield reports the election of officers for the Odd Fellows and O E S lodge held Monday evening December 12. Worthy Matron Mrs Muriel Baxter Worthy Patron Clifford Bailey Associate Matron Mrs Maude Abels Associate Patron Walter C Seibert Secretary Mrs Nell Swan Treasurer Mrs Dora Seibert Conductress Mrs Zetha Bailey Associate Conductress Mrs Helen Millsap.
The Modern Literary Club entertained husbands and friends at a seven o'clock dinner on Tuesday evening December 13 at the home of Supt. and Mrs. L. E. Church. They played the game 42, sang carols, and held a gift exchange after dinner. Guests included Conaway, Mrs. Chas Beck, Mrs. Chas Kimberly, Mrs. C. J. Swan, Mrs. Belle M. Anderson, and Miss Lillian Busby.
The passage lists numerous visits and travels among Conway residents and relatives. Families visit Des Moines Mingo Berwick Creston and Iowa City for weekends holidays and breaks. Names include Mrs Hugh Buchanan Mrs Reed Mrs Dalbey Mr and Mrs Hicks and others with students and visitors from Maryville Mount Ayr Creston and New Market.
Eagle Eagle locals gathered for Sunday evening services in Bedford with Mrs. Tom Longfellow and others in attendance. Weekend visits included Worth Missouri guests at Frank Thummel’s home and several dinner gatherings among Crane, Kreps, and Hensley families as Maple Grove school activity continued.
Clearfield locals Mrs A S Conaway spent Thursday and Friday in Center Ville with sister Miss Lydia Blosser. Mrs W C Seibert returned Monday after a week with son Dr Cecil Seibert and family in Waterloo. Mrs Hazard Brown and Mrs Claire Seibert attended the Culture Club Christmas party at the
In this Frank Priebe column the turkey and egg markets illustrate basic supply and demand. Turkeys remained reasonably priced and readily purchased through holidays, while eggs faced limited supply and high retail prices that curbed demand, showing economic laws in action.
Miss Wille Porch plans a Christmas program Thursday evening. Mrs. Loren Buzzard and Helen visited Edna Bird’s home with her sons Sunday after Maple Grove Sunday School. Mrs. Tom Longfellow dined with brother John O’Dougherty in Bedford and visited Henry O’Dougherty later. A Christmas Day dinner in Bedford hosted by Mrs. Joe Bird includes many relatives. Several locals, including Marguerite Wolverton and Beverly Thompson, achieved perfect spelling last week.
Ruth Ballentine seeks divorce from Glenn Ballentine on desertion and non support grounds. The petition asks for permanent custody of their minor son and is filed in Taylor County District Court Bedford. Glenn Ballentine must answer by Jan 23, 1939 otherwise default judgment may be entered.
A local janitor discovers a frog inside an unused church desk drawer during post Christmas idle curiosity. The tale frames a quiet town as residents debate oil prospects and farming costs, with villagers weighing risks in crops and drilling.
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