Obituary for Charles Thomas of Ravenwood and Nodaway area
Charles Thomas born July 22 1870 in Casey county Illinois died December 21 1938 in Iowa City age 68 years 4 months 29 days. Survived by Minnie Vanscoy wife one brother Wil Thomas Ravenwood two sisters Carrie Thomas Lenox Lillie Sparks Mound City Mo. Six children passed away earlier. Funeral at Walker Shum Funeral Home conducted by Rev E F Hagee burial Fairview cemetery. Deep gratitude for this thanks note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thomas Charles Thomas
Lotto W W
Martha C. Thomas
Casey County
Ill
University ‘Hospital
Iowa City
Iowa
Nodaway County
Ravenwood
Minnie Vanscoy
Walker & Shum Funeral
E. F. Hagee
Church of Christ At
Lenox
Fairview Cemetery
Public thanks for kindness after bereavement expressed
Mrs. Charles Thomas thanks friends neighbors and singers for sympathy during illness and after the death of her loved one and for the assistance at services and the flowers.
Mrs Donald James Hazel Weingarth Passes After Illness
Hazel Vera Weingarth, daughter of A. L. and Ida Weingarth, born January 4 1907 in Jackson township Taylor county, died December 23 after an appendicitis operation. A Bedford and Iowa State alumna, she taught Home Economics at St. Charles and Patterson before marrying Donald James in 1934. She leaves her husband, parents, a brother Carl, and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald James Hazel Vera Weingarth
A. L. and
Ida Weingarth
Jackson Township
Taylor County
Bedford Public
Bedford High School
Iowa State
Ames
St. Charles
Iowa
Patterson
Donald James
Baptist Church
Indianola
Community thanks for support after loved one's death
Expressing heartfelt gratitude to neighbors and friends for sympathy and acts of kindness during illness and after death. Thanks to singers and all who helped at services. Floral offerings were greatly appreciated by Donald James and family. A. L. Weingarth and Lulu James with Carl Weingarth family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald James
A. L. Weingarth
Lulu James
Carl Weingarth
Attend James Funeral Follows Relatives From Out of Town
Relatives and friends attending Mrs. Hazel Weingarth James funeral in Bedford Monday included Donald James and his mother Mrs. Lulu James of out of town origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Hazel Weingarth James
Bedford
Donald James
Lulu James
Extensive Iowa social column lists multiple local couples
A long recital from St Charles Iowa details numerous married pairs and households across Iowa and adjacent states. Names include Carl and Mrs Weingarth Rockport Missouri Claude Wein garth Omaha Harl Houston Lincoln Dale Pershin Shambaugh Irvin Canning Ivan Vincent Dukes Leland Pershin Conway Forest Pershin Lenox Pauline Harris Essex L B Williams Cedar Rapids Jess Daugherty Clarinda Fred Miller Guss Fred Joslyn Wanda Willis Kimpton Darrell Akers Gravity Archie Bailey Clearfield Albert Moore Glenwood Eva Raynor Etta Cunningham Helen Cunningham Belle Morgan Ben White Claire White Everett White New Market Kenneth Barks Sheridan Roy Wolf Lola Clarence Betty Ralph Peak Rodell James Zella Downs Florence Dwight Boyd Porter Wilma Anderson Marie Reed Olma Howard Walter Breeding Albert Crandall Carman Preeding Des Moines Ruth Wilsey Elmer Ewing Indianola Park Hammer Knoxville Everett James Centerville Dove Loomis New Virginia Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Charles
Iowa
Carl Weingarth
Rockport
Claude C. Weingarth
Omaha
Harl Houston
Lincoln
Dale Pershin
Shambaugh
Irvin Canning
Ivan
Vincent Dukes
Leland Pershin
Conway
Forest Pershin
Lenox
Pauline Harris
Essex
Ben White
Bernard
Claire White
Everett White
New Market
Kenneth Barks
Sheridan, Mo
Roy Wolf
Lola
Clarence
Betty
Sharpsburg
Ralph Peak
Rodell James
Zella Downs
Florence and Dwight
Boyd Porter
Wilma Anderson
Marie Reed
Olma, Howard
Walter Breeding
Albert Crandall
Carman Preeding
Des Moines
Ruth Wilsey
Elmer Ewing
Indianola
Park Hammer
Knoxville
Everett James
Centerville
Dove Loomis
New Virginia
Obituary notice for Frank Pulaska of Siam Iowa
Frank Pulaska born January 13 1868 near Siam Iowa died December 20 1938 near Guss Iowa at age 70 11 months survived by wife Amanda Egger two sons Glenn and Leon and their families including five and two grandchildren respectively three sisters and one brother Funeral held at Goss Methodist church conducted by Rev E B Stewart with music by the Sharpsburg mixed quartet and burial at Shearer cemetery near Siam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pulaska
Ethan
Elnore Oxley
Siam
Taylor County
Iowa
Guss
Amanda Eggers
Glenn
Hazel
Pauline
Vesta
Lowell
Audrey
Lloyd
Leon
Mable
Freda
Paul
Frank
Laura Hazen
Wayne
Kans
Myrtle Hanks
Backus
Minn
Eutokia Hanks
Eugene
Oregon
Abraham Oxley
Hopkins, Mo
Goss Methodist Church
E. B. Stewart
Sharpsburg
Shearer Cemetery
Thanks for kindness after death of Frank Oxley
The Oxley family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for acts of kindness and sympathy during his long illness and after his death. Thanks for flowers and assistance at the last rites. Signed Glenn Oxley and family and Leon Oxley and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank ,Oxley
Frank Oxley
Glenn Oxley
Leon Oxley
Leland B Snyder Dies in Omaha Hospital at 40
Leland Bryan Snyder born July 22 1898 in Bedford Iowa to J H and Jennie Snyder died in an Omaha hospital on Thursday December 22 at age 40 years five months. He married Lela E Talkington of Bedford on September 23 1923 and later moved to California where they resided until 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Bryan Snyder
J. H
Jennie G. Snyder
Bedford
Taylor County
Iowa
Omaha
Lela E. Talkington
California
Bedford Native Dies After Service at Bedford and Omaha
Bedford and Omaha links mark the deceased who, after graduating from Bedford High School in 1918 and a three month S A T C service, joined the Baptist church early. Surviving are his wife, his mother, four sisters, four brothers, and many nieces and nephews. Father and one sister preceded him. funeral at the Bedford Methodist church was conducted by Rev. A Douglas Steffen and burial followed at Fairview cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Omaha
Bedford High School
S.A.T.C
Virgil Putnam
Baye Thompson
Baptist Church
East Mission
Jessie M. Jenkins
Carrie M.cover
Methodist Church
A. Douglas Steffenson
Fairview Cemetery
In Memoriam for Lee Snyder from Family Members
The family expresses heartfelt gratitude for kindness and help during their sorrow after the death of Lee Snyder. They note the flowers, songs, and sermon brought lasting comfort from Mrs. Leland B. Snyder, Mrs. Jennie G. Snyder, their children, and Mr. and Mrs. George H. Talkington and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Snyder
Leland B. Snyder
Jennie G. Snyder
George H. Talkington
Births in Worthington Sharpsburg and New Market area
A son named Thomas Allen born to Mr and Mrs Al Kirsch of Worthington Scyva on Monday December 5. A daughter named Jeanette Ellen born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Rutledge of Sharpsburg on Thursday December 22. Mrs Norval Ridnour of New Market born Saturday December 24. Mrs Henry Holker of Siam born Thursday December 22 with baby in Iowa City hospital. Mrs Cecil Reed of Sharpsburg born Thursday December 8, Barbara Ruth. correction note for previous issue with date and name.
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al Kirsch
Worthington
Scyva
Thomas Allen
Ralph Rutledge
Sharpsburg
Jeanette Ellen
Norval Ridnour
New Market
Henry Holker
Siam
Cecil Reed
Barbara Ruth
Christmas Programs Spotlight High Prairie and Turner Schools
Miss Juanita Lucas and pupils performed at High Prairie with a tree and Santa guest. Miss Wyleen Peterman and pupils gave a Turner school program with Old Santa distributing gifts. Popcorn balls and candy served. L. S. H. C. met Dec 22 with Mrs. R. K. Thompson. one member absent. Visitors Mary Lowry Dale Peterman and son Dale Dean attended. A gift exchange followed social hour and refreshments. Next meeting Jan 19 with Mrs. John Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Lucas
High Prairie School
Santa Claus
Wyleen Peterman
Turner
R. K. Thompson
Mary Lowry
Dale Peterman
Dale Dean
John, Wright
Thanks for sympathy after sudden death of Jessie McNeese
The McNeese family expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends and neighbors for the sympathy shown after the sudden passing of Jessie Grover McNeese. The family, Mr and Mrs John H McNeese, and relatives sincerely appreciate the kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Grover McNeese
John H. McNeese
Ladoga Christmas Program at Hickory Grove School House
A Christmas program took place at the Hickory Grove school house on Friday evening. After the program Santa Claus handed out gifts and refreshments of fruit salad and cake were served.
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Hickory Grove
Santa Claus
Wild Rose Club Meeting Includes Salad Favorites
The Wild Rose Club met at Mrs. Don Foreman’s home on Tuesday December 20 with Mrs. Howard Sturm assisting. Twenty one members attended and roll call featured a favorite salad. Prizes went to Mrs. Cleo Batten and Mrs. Ben Richardson. refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wild Rose Club
Don Foreman
Howard ‘Sturm
Cleo Batten
Ben Richardson
Christmas Gatherings Span Bedford and Surrounding Towns
Families visited kin across Bedford and nearby towns during Christmas and holidays. Reunions occurred at the J W Martin home in Bedford, the Walter Blair home near Conway, and the Ollie Keith home in Bedford. Gordon Wallace returned from Lincoln to spend vacation with his parents, while others joined gatherings of the Moore and Batten families in New Market and surrounding homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Singleton
Omaha
Homer Borden
Dora Roush
Ebert Borden
Fred Foster, Jr
Burlington Junction
Nichols
Roscoe Dunn
J. W. Martin
Bedford
Harl Sturm
Marjorie
Walter Blair
Conway
Beemer
Robert Beckett
Claude Slaight
Ivan Geer
Carroll
Eldon Valentine
Gene Earl
Geo. P. Warner
H. G. Valentine
Gerald
Ollie Keith
Keith
Howard Sturm
Gordon
Villisca
Gordon Wallace
Lincoln
Kent Wallace
John Moore
Darrell Moore
George Crawford
New Market
Floyd Batten
Cleo Batten
Presbyterian Church Announces Sunday Services and events
The Presbyterian Church led by Minister Stanley Schlick lists a church school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Members are urged to attend. Evening service at 7 30 p m will be held at the Methodist church with Rev Mr Steffenson preaching. Senior Young People meet Wednesday January 4 for their first 1939 gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Stanley Schlick
Methodist Church
Steffenson
Methodist Church Observes First Sunday of New Year
The Methodist Church schedules Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship at 7:30 p.m. The sermon theme is The Road by the Side of the House. A union evening service with the Presbyterian church is planned at the Methodist building.
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Epworth League
Sheridan School Reopens Monday After Friday Closing
Local Sheridan school district closed Friday afternoon for a program and will reopen Monday. Community members visited nearby towns for Christmas, with several families traveling from Morris Minnesota and other areas to join celebrations in Sheridan and Bedford.
Local visits amid holidays in Ames and Sheridan
Mrs Grace Watson and her daughter of St Joseph visited her parents Mr and Mrs Allen Lamar on Wednesday. Don Campbell spent holidays in Kansas City with relatives Olin Cooper and family in Ames Iowa where he attends Iowa State College, returning to Sheridan for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Farrell
Maryville Hospital
Otis Melton
Morris
Minn
Sheridan
Eva Smith
Gaynor City
Wilbert Winemiller
Roger McAllister
St. Joseph
Maud Naill
Robert
Mae Bowen
Bedford
Charles
Grace Watson
Allen Lamar
Don Campbell
Kansas City
Olin Cooper
Ames
Iowa
Iowa State College
Blockton and Area Holiday Visits Reported
Local residents from Blockton and surrounding towns spent holidays visiting relatives and friends. Numerous trips include Amick siblings from Wapello and Des Moines, families visiting in Clearfield Sheridan and Gravity, and residents from Mount Ayr Perry and Omaha involved in weekend gatherings and social events.
Strange magpie bird found at Hamilton farm display
A strange black and white bird, resembling a magpie with white patches on the wings and a long pointed tail, was found dead at the Charles Hamilton farm this week and is now on display at the Times Press window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hamilton
Times
Hamilton
Marriage Licenses Issued in Omaha for Simanek and Lasley
A marriage license was issued in Omaha on Wednesday to Tom Simanek Jr of Wahoo and Marguerite Lasley of Hopkins Missouri. The couples plan to wed soon in a ceremony linking Nebraska and Missouri hometowns and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Tom Simanek, Jr
Wahoo
Marguerite Lasley
Hopkins
Notice of Final Report in Hamilton Estate
In Taylor County Iowa the Executrix Araminta L. Myers of Mary L. Hamilton deceased files a final report seeking court approval and discharge. A hearing is set January 10 1939 at 10 a.m. in Bedford to show cause why the report should not be approved and discharge granted. James R. Locke is the attorney.
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District Court of
Iowa
Taylor County
Mary L. Hamilton
Araminta L. Myers
Jessie A. Dresher
Methodist Church
Bedford
Presbyterian Church
Town
James R. Locke
For Rent Adverts listing rooms and contact
FOR RENT six room house with lights land water priced at ten dollars. See R E Bradley. FOR RENT one sleeping room in a modern well heated home. Mrs P A Hunter at 501 Illinois listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Bradley
P. A. Hunter
Illinois
Our Town Debate on Turkey Options at Christmas
Reading from page chatter about hot versus cold turkey and turkey-bone soup, the column notes that citizens are split. Rich foods and sweets after Christmas leave many craving simple fare like baked beans and bread.
Executrix Named for Ira A. Roberts Estate in Iowa
Notice states Effie Roberts appointed as Executrix by the District Court of Taylor County Iowa on December 28 1938. Creditors must file claims legally authenticated with the court and debtors must pay the estate. Attorney J M Haddock represents the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Taylor County
Iowa
Ira A. Roberts
Effie Roberts
J. M. Haddock
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Graham Crackers
Rans
Cooper
Meat Department
Charles Thomas
Court Street Fruit Market
Texas
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Ivan Wells
East Main Street
Ewes
High Prairie
Ladoga
Church News
Blockton
W. H. Warrior
Billy Poore
Mary
Mount Ayr
Rue Keenan
Guy Ogle
Leroy Fordyce
C. V. Fordyce
C. M. Duff
Alice Duff
Morton Duff
Sioux City
Mabel Smith
Perry
J. W. Smith
E. G. Menelaus
Yvonne
Kathleen
O. W. Hoxworth
M. A. Cavanaugh
Horton Holland
Ward Ford
Emma Ford
R. O. Ford
Marie Ogle
Scott Johnson
Salina
E. E. King
Leo Waldrip
D. T. Waldrip
Helen Hogg
C. B. Hogg
Floyd Pettis
A. P. Pettis
Archie Amrine
Maryville
E. F. Amick
H. S. Campbell
Julia Richardson
May Streepy
Creston
Miss Ola Mincks
Ter
Thana
Turday
Adams
Huxley
Elbert Adams
Eugene Ledgerwood
Joe Ledgerwood
Gravity
Louise Straight
Hope
Truman Straight
Dave Long
Ed Wilson
Pythian
Long Home
R. D. Abarr
Nu Deal Club
Irvin Stanley
Columbia
R. B. Abarr
Lois Steen
Earlham
J. O. Steen
Vivian Fordyce
Miss Garland Fordyce
E. T. Brice
R. G. Moon
Court House
Hamilton Farm
Bedford Times-Press
J. D. Loudon
Clarinda
Louis Kreamier
Carr’s New Dance Hall
L. R. Vogt
Towa
Benedict Piano Co
Ivan Longfellow
Conway Telephone
Dean Risser
Freeman Barnes
Our Town
Page
Rialto
Dee Risen
Ny Vi
Phil Spitalny
Girl Orchestra
John M. Stickelman
Golden Red
New
Market
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