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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1965
Page
3
Bedford Times Press lists publication details for Taylor County Iowa including weekly schedule editor address subscription rates and postal information for subscribers in Bedford and surrounding counties. The notice announces subscription prices for various durations and single-copy cost.
The Rev and Mrs Edward Tschetter of Clearfield announce the engagement of their daughter Velma Ann to Martin Taylor son of Mr and Mrs Glen Taylor of Ridgeway MO. Velma a Newton IA teacher and NWMSU and William Penn College alumnus plans a marriage to Martin, who earned programs at NWMSU and NWST. He teaches high school science in Klemme IA.
Dorothy Bates Mathews in Alameda California writes about the Salvation Army Centennial events in San Francisco. She describes Booth Hospital pages, women musicians, a London publishing house, and street outreach including a Topless Beatnik area performance. She also recalls family ball games and trips to Phoenix Las Vegas and Arizona noting lively commentary and family antics.
Christmas holiday gatherings extend across families with Ina Calkin and relatives in attendance. Carolyn Monk of Denver visited her parents Cecil Monk and Glenna for the holiday. Mount Ayr guests included Benneita Pederson Jim and Sharon, Denny Caldwell and Brian Des Moines visitors, and Raytown Mo guests Martyn Hawley Doug Randall Wilson and families.
Bedford Bullettes freshman team improves to 2 0 with a 49 to 15 win over Farragut on Saturday December 18 at home. Pam Beemer scores 17 points and Debbie Jones adds 11 as the squad also beat Mt. Ayr 61 to 29 earlier.
Bedford freshman team defeated Hardee’s rookies as the early game drove a byline win. Hardee’s defense struggled while Bedford capitalized on turnovers and fast breaks to seal the victory.
Lenox defeated Bedford Community Junior High 39-37 after leading 22-16 at halftime. Frank Metzger fouled out late as Lenox capitalized with three straight layups. Simmons scored 19 points and 22 rebounds for Lenox. Pups faulted by 20 turnovers and 7 of 26 free throws.
Rev. Nelo A. Leto presides over Sunday Mass at 10 30 with confessions beforehand Catechism classes for all grades through high school meet Saturdays at 1 30 p m First Friday service at 6 30 a m
Jehovah's Witnesses announce weekly Bible meetings at the Kingdom Hall 204 Jefferson Street. Tuesday 8 p.m. Bible Book Study in Bible Aid Things in which it is impossible for God to bie Friday 7 30 p m Ministry Development Class 8 30 Public Bible Speaking Glass Sunday 2 p m Public Bible talk 3 15 Watchtower Study Public welcome No collections.
The Berea Church of Christ invites all to Bible study at 10 a.m. and worship with praise prayer preaching and communion at 11 a.m. A cordial welcome is extended to everyone.
The Baptist church names Rev Lester Greenwood as interim pastor. Sunday January 2 features church school at 10 a.m. and an 11 a.m. worship service. Thursday events include Senior Citizens meeting at 10 a.m.
Sunday activities led by minister Milton Kinney include 9 30 a m morning worship 10 30 a m church school 5 p m visitation 6 p m senior MYF 7 p m junior MYF and choir practice. Tuesday WSCS meeting 2 p m official board at 7 30 p m. Wednesday prayer groups 9 30 a m 65 Plus Club noon dinner program after.
John D. Kerr will lead worship at 11 am on Sunday. Sunday School follows. Wednesday 7:30 Teachers meeting at Lenox. Thursday 7:00 Adult choir rehearsal 8:00 Evangelism meeting and zoning meeting.
SIAM NEWS reports holiday travel and gatherings in many households. Families from Clarinda, Bedford, Gravity, Red Oak, Omaha and other areas visited relatives in Clarinda, New Market, Braddyville, Tarkio and Maryville, sharing meals and Christmas Day time with parents and siblings.
Christian Church led by J. W. Taenzler with Bible School at 9 45 and Communion at 10 45 a m. Choir practice scheduled for Thursday 7 30. Hamilton Memorial United Missionary Church pastor Walter Ortmann offers Sunday school at 9 45 worship at 10 45 evening 7 30 youth at 6 prayer Thursday with no meeting this week due to New Year’s Eve service Friday at 8 p m The Chapel Hour radio program on KNIM Maryville Missouri at 8 45 a m Sundays.
Miss Sharon Schmidt's American literature classes wrapped up study of Thornton Wilder's Our Town on December 22 with dramatizations. Scenes from the Pulitzer Prize winning play were presented to improve understanding and offer acting experience to juniors not in the class.
Local Bedford area listing shows Taylor County Motor Company and names of many customers or associates including Mr and Mrs B Mendenhall Olaf Mendenhall Glenn Van Camp Herb Killam Blim McLeod Bart Haley Fred Cross Oren Campbell and Larry Mullen. The fragment suggests a promotional or social notice for a Ford dealer.
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