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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1965
Page
5
Secretary Freeman announced the 1966 Agricultural Conservation program will aid low income farmers emphasize beautification conservation practices and shift land from raw and small grain crops to less intensive uses. The program marks the 31st year of farmer government cooperation and adapts to current needs without changing its core purpose.
Herman H. O'Dell of New Market attended a two day development conference in Omaha Nebraska on December 2021 as director of the Federal Land Bank Association at Clarinda. Thomas A Maxwell Jr president of the Federal Land Bank of Omaha noted rising interest rates may push farmers to seek new long term loans. The event emphasized keeping FLBA directors informed and close cooperation among 90 associations across Iowa Nebraska South Dakota and Wyoming. O Dell represented one of 26 FLBA directors and serves Taylor and part of Page counties with the association owned by borrowing members.
Congressman John R. Hansen is named one of ten outstanding freshmen of the 80th Congress by the Capitol Hill Young Democrats. The selection cites his soil conservation work, watershed projects, Rural Waters Facilities Bill sponsorship, and leadership in the Southwest Iowa Communities Development Conference. Residents of Pearl Terrace hosted a December 22 party with carols, gifts, and recognition.
Pvt James Dant stationed at Ft Sam Houston Texas spends Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs D L Dant Sharon and Bobby and other relatives. Numerous families from nearby towns join for holidays as guests at multiple homes including the Williames Fine Thompson families in Diagonal and Bedford confirmations, with extended visits across Creston Lenox Gravity and Red Oak areas. The item catalogues Christmas day dinners and weekend visits among many households, reflecting a busy holiday social season.
The column lists a series of hospital admissions discharges and procedures across local towns. Names include Myrtle Glass Mabel Fishell Linda Sickels Marvel Brown Dale Kettle Ferne Thomas John Nelson Irving Meek II Paul Mattheny Flossie Osborn Nettie Batten Cecil Allen Velma Rucker James Ferris J H McMullen Stephen Shehan with dates Dec 19 to Dec 27 and various institutions such as Clarinda Municipal Hospital St Francis Maryville and Nodaway Nursing Home.
Three Taylor County registrants reported for December induction to fill the county quota. They were inducted at Ft Des Moines and sent to Ft Leonard Wood Missouri for basic training. Inducted were David L Wright of Bedford Billy Lee Yarrington of Nodaway and Carroll I Oxley of Bedford.
The Young People of Hamilton Memorial Church sponsor a New Year’s Eve service starting at 8:00 p.m. The program features children’s movie Jonah and the Big Fish, special singing, speaker, testimonies, and the Moody Institute Film Fact of Faith. Services held upstairs in the New Sanctuary per Pastor Ortmann to accommodate attendees.
December 26 at 7 30 p m a two car collision four miles west of Bedford left no injuries. Robert Scoville of Keosauqua collided with Robert Pritchard of Clarinda at a stop sign and damaged the Scoville car about 300 dollars and Pritchard car 100 dollars. The impact sheared a telephone pole. Scoville was reportedly blinded by Pritchard's lights. Deputy Sheriff Allen Akers investigated.
About 50 members attended the December 19 meeting at the Leg ion Hall. Ralph Andrew of New Market was installed as Commander and Mrs. George Clark of Blockton became Auxiliary President, both new officers named by Mr. and Mrs. Ben Goerker of Clarinda. The Goerkers also presented Europe trip pictures.
The 1965 Taylor County Extension activity report covers Beef Cow-Calf School Know Iowa Children’s Clothing Workshop 4 H Money Management and more. It lists Extension Council officers and members and notes staff from Iowa State University joint employment and 4-H leadership involving hundreds of youths and dozens of volunteers.
The Bryan Price story recounts a near fatal accident in November when a park fall damaged his brain. After two surgeries and a hospital vigil, Bryan began to recover and spoke for the first time on Christmas Day. A community fund and prayers supported the family in Gravity, Iowa, with doctors optimistic about his eventual return to health.
Bedford's William Humphrey celebrated his 100th birthday on Sunday December 26. Family gathered at his home to honor the milestone with close relatives and friends sharing cake and coffee.
Three noted art experts will judge the Joslyn Art Museum Ninth Midwest Biennial. Jurors are Vincent Price Robert Gwathmey and Tracy Aitkinson. Competition is open to painters sculptors and graphic artists in a ten state region. Judging is Feb 28 and Mar 1 with exhibition Apr 3 to May 8 at Joslyn Omaha. Cash prizes and purchases total about 2500. Prospectus and entry blanks from Ninth Midwest Biennial Joslyn Art Museum Omaha Nebraska 68102.
Area residents may take the Peace Corps placement test at 9 a.m. Saturday January 8 at the Council Bluffs post office. The test gauges aptitude and language learning ability and is noncompetitive. Applicants must submit an application before testing, available at the local post office or from Peace Corps Washington.
Rideta Electric Cooperative Inc announces a downward rate adjustment effective January 20 1966. Eldon Main reports annual savings of about 28000 for roughly 2100 farms across Ringgold Decatur Taylor and Union counties. Board action followed months of study and prior cash refunds totaling 73000.
The National Farmers Organization will hold its regular meeting on January 3 at 8 00 p m in the Bedford Library club room. Refreshments will be served. Louis V Davidson of Lenox has enlisted in the U S Navy on December 9.
The three day Agricultural Engineer School begins January 5 in Diagonal with Iowa State engineers guiding sessions from 9 30 a m to 3 p m at Diagonal Public School. Topics include farm structures harvest and storage methods farm power and economics with speakers from Iowa State and local extension staff. Registration by January 3 in Bedford or Mt Ayr costs 3 and covers meals materials and coffee breaks. A son Keith Alan was born December 20 to Mr and Mrs Leon Larsen of Hopkins and grandparents include Opal Hutcheson and Howard Hutcheson.
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