Jury Lists Drawn For Dist Court Here In 1972
The clerk of court names the 1972 Grand Jury and the first quarter 1972 Petit Jury for Franklin County. Names include Harold Brown Blockton Betty Donaldson Sharpsburg Rodger Dukes Bedford Fern Firkins Villisca and others. Grand Jury reports January 5 1972. Martha Smith will notify the Petit Jury when to report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Smith
Harold Brown
Blockton
Betty Donaldson
Sharpsburg
Rodger ‘Dukes
Bedford
Fern Firkins
Vil
Maxine Ambrose
Lenox
June Anderson
Alvin Barker
Conway
Geneva Beckett
H. Dean Beemer
Gravity
Betty Boulden
Alan Brown
Clearfield
Annabell Brown
Bonnie Brown
Rodger Brummett
Mable Burch
Beverly Burroughs
Iris Carmichael
New Market
Bethel Cavin
Dean Davidson
Joe R. Everhart
Doris Fuller
Nioma Gay
Mary Ellen Norton
Joanne Osborne
Paul Oxley
Marjorie Rankin
Helen Rogers
Lois Scott
Lowell Scott
Elvin Shafar
Vivian Strait
Phyllis Sunderman
Barbara Taylor
Jan Thompson
Edgar Wainwright
Waive Wehrle
Ed Whitehill
Elizabeth Wilson
Corning
Petit Jury
Mystery photo subject in Taylor County becomes Bedford business person
This week's photo mystery features a young Taylor County resident connected to Wilkins Taylor County Band and shown with close relatives or friends. The answer from last week was Pastor Ollie Odle with details elsewhere in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Taylor County
Wilkins Taylor County
Ollie Odle
Special Honor Is Earned by Jon Crum
Jon Crum former Bedford resident and Hammond Organ Company staff organist received a surprise greeting at O'Hare Airport from Chicago colleagues Steve Hunter and Rick James arranged by his wife Carolyn Cummings. Dinner followed at Seven Continents before his departing flight to Orlando. Crum and his wife live near Minneapolis. he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Crum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Crum
Bedford
O’hare International
Twin Cities
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Orlando
Fla
Crum
Hammond Organ Company
Chicago
Minneapolis
Windy City
Steve Hunter
Rick James
Hunter
Denver
Colo
James
Carolyn Cummings
Seven Continents
Carson Pirie Scott and Co
His
Carolyn
He Is
the Son
Mrs
W. E
Bill) Crum
Genealogy Group to Meet January 3 in Bedford
The Southwest Iowa Genealogy Group will meet at 7 30 p m Monday January 3 in the Blue Check Room Bedford. The lesson is Bring Sir Names Up to Date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Bedford
Plan Workshop On Profit Planning Jan. 5
A Profit Planning Workshop on January 5 from 9 am to 3 pm at the State Savings Bank Blue Check Room in Bedford will cover crop and livestock enterprise profit potentials for 1972. County Extension Director Craig D. Elliott and Ray Powell will lead, using an example farm to illustrate planning, with sessions on corn soybeans grain sorghum and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Savings Bank
Blue Check
Bedford
Craig D. Elliott
Ray Powell
Taylor County Extension Office
Bedford Centennial Event Featured Organ Music
The Crums visited Bedford this week and Jon Crum performed special organ music at the Bedford National Bank’s Centennial celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Crums
Jon
Bedford National Bank
Bedford Bulldogs Defeat Greenfield in Tall Corn Play
Bedford defeats Greenfield 88 to 64 in Tall Corn conference action securing a 4 3 overall and 3 2 league record. Jackie Spencer scores 30, Mike Hardee 20, Richard Melvin 11 as Bedford builds a 23 10 first period lead and 48 24 at halftime. Don Shultz tops Greenfield, Piper leads Greenfield with 24. Bedford travels to Villisca, hosts Mt Ayr, then faces Shenandoah Saturday in non conference play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Greenfield
Tall Corn
Bulldogs
Jackie Spencer
Mike Hardee
Richard Melvin
Don Shultz
Steve Powell
Sheffield
Piper
Villisca
Mt. Ayr
Shenandoah
Local Air Force NCO Assigned to Thailand Post
US Air Force Senior Master Sergeant Robert N. Runion, son of Mr and Mrs Robert N Runion of Jonesboro Tennessee, serves as supply superintendent at Ubon Royal Thai AFB Thailand with Pacific Air Forces. A Korean War veteran he graduated University High School Johnson City in 1951 and studied at East Tennessee State University and Washburn University. Wife Phyllis is daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Glassgow of New Market Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
Robert N. Runnion
Robert N. Runion
Jonesboro
Tenn
Ubon Royal Thai Afb
Thailand
Runion
Pacific Air Forces
Southeast Asia
Far East
Pacific Area
University High School
Johnson City
East Tennessee State University
Washburn University
Topeka, Kan
Phyllis
Ray Glassgow
New Market
County Tax Valuation Set for 1972 in Taylor County
Taylor County totals a taxable valuation of 25,296,289 for 1972, up 1,743,000 from 1971. Auditor Allen J. Thompson reports school, town, city and county budgets approved and received by the state. He estimates millages near last year and notes tax payments likely begin around March 1 or shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Allen J. Thompson
Thompson
Mrs LongfellowSpeaks to FFA Girls at Bedford Chapter
Aileen Longfellow of the Taylor County welfare office spoke to the Bedford Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America on December 14 about identifying the life of others and welfare programs. The group visited a show with young children, then caroled for elderly and shut in residents, with meetings set for January 5 and a chili supper basketball party on January 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aileen Longfellow
Taylor County Welfare Office
Bedford
Future Homemakers of America
Welfare Office
F.H.A
Junction Cafe
Bedford Head Start Christmas Party Aims for Joyful Visit
The Bedford Community Head Start held a Christmas party on Wednesday with Santa visiting as 21 children cheered. Gifts were exchanged and treats served by Santa’s helpers Celia Hyde, Jane Saville, Louise French, Mrs. Paul French, John, Joyce French, Pat Elder, Norma Meikle, Cory Cox, Barbara Anderson, and staff Pansy Meek Mildred Enarson Sharyn Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Santa
Celia Hyde
Jane Saville
Louise French
Paul French
John
Joyce French
Pat Elder
Norma Meikle
Cory Cox
Barbara Anderson
Pansy Meek
Mildred Enarson
Sharyn Henry
Bedford National Bank Centennial Birthday Cake Display
A large cake with 100 candles sits in the bank lobby as Bedford National Bank wraps a week long centennial observance. A life size Santa stands behind the cake with door prizes shown in the background for guest book signers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford National Bank
Morrow
Santa
Adams and Taylor EMR Program Committee Meeting Summary
The Adams and Taylor county special education committee met at Lenox High School on December 15. Attendees included Ralph Rogers and James Ellis who was elected chairman. They reviewed 1971-72 EMR program costs for Bedford Clearfield Lenox Prescott and discussed reimbursing Prescott and funding EMR programs through county boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams and Taylor County
Lenox High School
Ralph Rogers
Larry Propst
James Ellis
Glen Hornbuckle
Marvin Steffen
J. P. Rank
Naida Miller
Dennis Gardner
William Petit
Richard Owens
Joe Whitaker
Bedford
Clearfield
Lenox
Prescott
Adams
Taylor County
E.M.A
Jr Hi Girls Split Pair With Villisca
The eighth grade girls won their third game of the season 36 16 with balanced scoring and strong defense. Vicki Sunderman led with 14 points followed by Renee Dowlin 12 and Lois Rogers 8. The guard court held Villisca to 6 field goals as the entire squad saw action. The seventh grade girls lost 30 33 with Pamela Ambrose and Susan Houchin each at 11 points. The next game is against New Market at Grav ity January 6 and both varsity teams will play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicki Sunderman
Renee Dowlin
Lois Rogers
Janet Slaton
Melody Smith
Valerie Hobbs
Tammy Hawkee
Judy Saville
Villisca
Pamela Ambrose
Susan Houchin
Diana Key
Kathy Sickels
Cindy Miers
Bobby Pollard
Becky Bartles
New Market
Gravity
Local hospital admissions and dismissals list
Bedford and surrounding towns report numerous hospital visits. Names include Jane McDowall, Dr. James Johnson, Francis Hess, Mrs. Jim Benson, Alice Hale, Russell Stearns, Eva Templeton, Georgia Glasmann, Irene Stephenson, Isa Sharp, Gladys Walkup, Paul Brown, Mabel Keller, Walden Stickelman, Roy Kerns, and Scott Stephens with admissions at Municipal Hospital Clarinda St Francis Mount Ayr Ringgold County Hospital and Creston Des Moines and transfers to Town Methodist Des Moines and Rosary Corning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane McDowall
Bedford
Clarinda
James Johnson
Ringgold County
Mount Ayr
Francis Hess
St. Francis Hospital
Pearl Terrace Manor
Jim Benson
Mary
Isa Sharp
Blockton
Glen (Gladys
Paul Brown
Clearfield
Greater Community Hospital
Creston
Mabel Keller
Diagonal
Ringgold County Hospital
Mount’ Ayr
Town Methodist
Des Moines
Walden Stickelman
Bilockton
Roy Kerns
Sharpsburg
Rosary Hospital
Corning
Scott Stephens
Santa Visits Sharpsburg Town Hall for Treats and Toy Draw
More than 70 children gathered in Sharpsburg Town Hall for a color cartoon and Santa and Mrs. Claus handed out apples oranges and candy sacks. A community turkey and ham drawing named ten winners. Santa visited seniors and the Taylor County Home, with Duane Weaver driving Santa’s pickup due to no snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpsburg
Santa
Mrs. Santa
Taylor County
Duane Weaver
Bond sales reach 72 percent of Taylor County quota
Wayne Harbour, Bedford, savings bonds chairman, reported November sales of Series E and H bonds in Taylor County totaled $12,513. Eleven month total reaches $208,937 for 72 percent of the 1971 quota. Iowa November sales sum to $6,301,614, boosting the state to 102 percent of its 1971 goal with an eleven month total of $76,992,778.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Harbour
Bedford
Volunteer County Savings Bonds
Taylor County
Iowa
Bedford Turkey Draw Winners Named for Christmas 1971
Ten names won in Bedford December 22 drawings for Christmas turkeys. Recipients include Mrs. Elmer Lincoln, Tom Heindel, Norma OConnor, Marvin McMittin, R. D. Marshall, Joe Holker, Paul Townsend, Lucile Blake, Fonta Longfellow, and Mrs. Wade Larsson. Bedford Development Club sponsored five drawings, totaling 50 turkeys for lucky ticket holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Elmer Lincoln
Tom Heindel
Norma O'Connor
Marvin McMittin
R. D. Marshall
Joe Holker
Paul Townsend
Lucile Blake
Fonta Longfellow
Wade Larsson
Bedford Development Club
Bedford Area Senior Citizens Potluck at Service Center
All senior citizens in Bedford area including Blockton Conway and Gravity invited to potluck on January 7 at 12 30 p m at Neighborhood Service Center Bedford. Bring a white elephant gift for Bingo prizes. Ride requests call 523 2563 by 10 30 a m January 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Area
Blockton, Conway
Gravity
Bedford
Bedford Lions Propose 739 Dollar Civic Donations
Bedford Lions Club reports a total of 739.30 dollars donated in 1971 through various civic projects. Allocations include 40 for Vocational through Explorer Scouts, 5 for flag pole at headquarters, 50 to Cub Scouts, 50 to AFS, 94 for eye glasses lost in a disaster, 10.30 for a Lion death, 36 for eye glasses, 180 for painting and signage at Lake of Three Fires, 360 paid for Lake project, 64 to Iowa Crop Improvement, 10 to Taylor County 4H, and 200 to Town Light Foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFS
Conway
Bedford Development Club
Iowa
Taylor County
Light Foundation
Bedford firm misprint omits student’s name in Christmas ad
The Times-Press omitted Vickie Rowe from the Bedford Building Supply Christmas greeting on December 23. The correction notes the error and apologizes to Rowe for the omission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vickie Rowe
Times - Press
Bedford
Vickie
Evening Grosbeak Spotted In Local Area
A female evening grosbeak, a rare winter resident, was seen by the Elton Jensons and the Horton Lees over the weekend. Locals await the male’s arrival with its bright plumage as the bird frequents evergreen areas and feeds on sunflower seeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton Jensons
Horton Lees
Bedford Post Office trims Saturday window service hours
Postmaster LaVern Peters announces Jan 8 1972 changes at Bedford Post Office. Weekdays remain 8:00 am to 4:30 pm for window service while Saturdays offer two hours of call service 9:30 to 11:30 am for PO boxholders to pick up large packages. Delivery and mail dispatch keep existing schedules. Other area offices have similar changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVern Peters
Bedford
Mr. Peters
Iowa Area
Creston
Greenfield
Afton
Villisca
Corning
Mt. Ayr
Lenox
Ansel Freemyer Rites Tuesday
Funeral services for Ansel J. Freemyer 66 of Conway were held Tuesday at Sham Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford with Carl Cummings officiating. He died December 25 1971. Interment was at Athelstan Cemetery Athelstan Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansel J. Freemyer
Conway
Sham - Novinger
Bedford
Carl Cummings
Mr. Freemyer
Athelstan
Iowa
Terry Bentley earns MS at U. of Nebr
Terry Dale Bentley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milford Bentley of Blockton, received a Master of Science degree December 18 from the University of Nebraska in Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Stephens of Bedford, accompanied by Mrs. Milford Bentley, attended the exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Dale Bentley
Milford Bentley
Blockton
University of Nebraska
Omaha
Orville Stephens
Bedford
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Lisca
Ellen M. Good
Lorence Hanson
Frederick Jackson
Hopkins
Donald Schwartzhoff
Frank Seifert
Edward Thomas
Don Trost
Marion Wilson
Grand Jury
Sgt
Robert Runion
John Elder
Kelly Descoteaux
Tommy Rankin
Richard Sharp
Sandra Marshall
Treva Pace
Gina Burgmaier
Jeff Russell
Wendy
Eighmy
Timmy Williams
Kristie Colter
Todd Perdew
Virgil Holloway
Jamie Meikle
Shannon McLaughlin
Stephanie Mellett
Lori French
Valerie Hawn
Michelle Saville
E.M.R
Jr Hi
Pierce
Hickman
Jeffrey R. Pierce
Rex R. Pierce
Hickman Afb
Hawaii
Webb Apb
Tex
Vietnam
Creston Community College
Connie Mains
Richard Murphy
Robert Rainforth
Edna Richey
Cindy Brammer
David Long
Santa Claus
Fern Pennebaker
Connie Hamblin
George Nelson
Reva Waldeier
BCS
Turkey
Service Center News
Bedford Lions
Il Civic Projects
Bedford Lions Club
Explorer Scouts
New Evernational
Cub Scouts
Grosbeak
Bedford Inter Church Council
Ansel Freemyer
Terry Bentley
U. OF Nebr
Ing
Bank
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