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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1964

Page

2

Maryville Couple Wed in Double Ring Ceremony

Miss Karen Bedell daughter of Mrs Julia Bedell Bedford and Gary Horn son of Mr and Mrs L B Horn Maryville were married at Maryville Baptist Church Saturday night December 26 at 8 pm The ceremony was led by Rev Melvin Hill Attendants were Mr and Mrs J B Haywood They will establish their home in Maryville.

Karen Bedell Julia Bedell Bedford Gary Horn L. B. Horn Maryville Maryville Baptist Church Melvin Hill J. B. Haywood

Flying Club Holds Q Christmas Party at Skylark Cafe

The Bedford Flying Club held its annual Christmas party on December 15 at the Skylark Cafe with about 30 members and guests in attendance. Special guests included Mayor and Mrs. Clifford Hanshaw and Councilman and Mrs. Bob Bonar. A Piper Aircraft movie was shown by A. Elton Jensen and the group sang Christmas carols.

Bedford Flying Club Skylark Clifford Hanshaw Bob Bonar Piper Airplane Co

E. L. Wainwright To Observe 80th Birthday

E L Wainwright Sr will observe his 80th birthday next Monday January 4. His address is 523 West Logan Clarinda Iowa care Virginia Rope.

E. L. Wainwright E. L. Wainwright, Sr West Logan Clarinda Virginia Rope

Laubs Daughter To Be Married In February

Mr and Mrs Rex Laub of Clarinda announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Carolyn K to James T Young son of Mrs Wilbur Young of Bedford Carolyn is a graduate of CCC and a music therapist at the Mental Health Institute Jim attended NWMSC and Omaha Art School and works for General Life of Iowa Insurance The wedding will be at the First Methodist Church in Clarinda on February 14.

Rex Laub Clarinda Carolyn K James T. Young Wilbur Young Bedford Carolyn C.C.C S.A. 1 The Mental Health Institute Jim NWMSC Omaha Art School General Life of Iowa Insurance First Methodist Church

Baptist Women Circles Schedule January Meetings

The seven Baptist Women’s Society circles announce January meetings. Dorcas Evening Circle meets Jan 4 with Mrs. Thorn ton. Circle Ones Jan 5 with Mrs. Williams. Circle Two Jan 6 with Mrs. Snyder. Circle Three Jan 6 with Mrs. Jenkins. Circle Four Jan 5 with Mrs. Thompson. Circle Five Jan 5 with Mrs. Lucas. devotions and programs by various members. Business and Professional Women group to meet date TBA with Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Glass presenting the program and devotions.

Dorcas Evening Society John Thornton Ted Anderson Circle One Leslie Williams Claire White Kenneth Barks Circle Two Lela Snyder Fonta Campain Glen Mick Circle Three W. N. Jenkins Hubert Henry Guy Weir Circle Four Paul Thompson Don Thompson Allen Barnes Circle Five Max Lucas Glenn Straight Howard Clark Belle Smith Don Glass P.E.O Marvina Kinney Marjorie Taylor Baptist Dorcas Evening Society Methodist W.S.C.S Circle V Rebekahs Baptist Masons and Stars D.O.C C.C.F

Community club schedules and Masonic installation notices

Calendar entries list meetings for PEO Baptist Dorcas Baptist Circles Methodist W S C S and other groups from Jan 4 to Feb 12. It notes Taylor Lodge No 156 A F and A M and Bedford chapter O E S installations Jan 5 at the Masonic Temple and a Friday Feb 12 School of Instruction for O E S with Vera Mae Baker instructing.

Taylor Lodge Bedford Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Lyndell Streebin Elbert Adams Blockon John Edward Whitten Marchal Carl Cummings Flossie Little Orville Stephens Eastern Star Josephine Walter Lenox Lucy May Martin

Webb Couple Mark 60th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Webb of New Market celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with an Open House on Sunday December 27 from two to five in the afternoon at New Market Methodist Church. A short program was held at three o'clock. They wed December 23 1914 at Red Oak and have lived on the family farm south of New Market. They have a granddaughter Mrs Leo Miller and two great grandchildren.

Frank Webb New Market New Market Methodist Church Mrs. Webb Red Oak Leo Miller

W. H. Humphrey Observes 99th Birthday

Mrs. Will Price and Mrs. Lula Kernen hosted a birthday gathering for their father Wm Humphrey to mark his 99th birth date on December 26. Granddaughter Bonnie Lee Akers prepared the angel food cake as relatives gathered including Will Price, Orville and Harley Humphrey, Ray and Dale Kernen, Francis Akers, Wayne and Jeff Akers, Sandi Rickie Sonya and Randy, John and Lula Kernen.

Will Price Lula Kernen Wm. Humphrey Bonnie Lee Akers Orville Humphrey Harley Humphrey Ray Kernen Dale Kernen Sandi Rickie Sonya Randy Francis Akers Wayne Jeff John Kernen

D. O. C. Luncheon January 6 Announcement

The D. O. C. Circle will meet Wednesday January 6 at the 1.0.C.F. Hall for a noon luncheon. Grace Hill and Clara Mullen are hostesses for the event.

D. O. C. Circle C.F Grace Hill Clara Mullen

Fortnightly Club to Host January Meeting Tities

Charlotte Wittmeier and Carol Oberlin will host Fortnightly Club members on January 7. Margaret Huelskamp will speak on the American Field Service. Manigeh Lia chat, a foreign exchange student, will attend the gathering.

Charlotte Wittmeier Carol Oberlin Margaret Huelskamp Manigeh Liachat

Frey Ching Tie The Knot In Villisca Iowa

Miss Mary Frey of Villisca and Bill Ching of Castlewood South Dakota wed December 27 in Villisca Iowa. Parents Francis Frey Villisca and Dewey Ching Castlewood plus Frank Query Gravity are grandparents. Attendees included Dewey Ching Robert Abraham Irwin Painter Charles Kauffman Kerr family and others in Bedford at Rev John Kerr home. Busy Bees Christmas Dinner held December 3 at Madaline Swartz home with four hostesses and gift exchanges. Next meeting January 7 at Swartz residence.

Mary Frey Villisca Bill Ching Castlewood South Dakota Iowa Francis Frey Villisea Dewey Ching S. Dak Frank Query Gravity John Kerr Bedford Robert Abraham New York State Irwin Painter Sioux City Charles Kauffman Vermillion Daniel E. Kerr Huron Busy Bees Busy ‘Bee Club Madaline Swartz Betty Glass Pearl Hughes Dorothy Kirby

Mrs Lottie Dooley Rites Held in Manhattan Kansas

Funeral services for Mrs. Lottie Dooley of Manhattan Kansas formerly of Hopkins Missouri were held December 12 at the First Christian Church in Manhattan Donald F Clingan officiating with Rev Kenneth Hemphill assisting Mrs Dooley died at Memorial Hospital in Kansas City.

Lottie Dooley Manhattan Kans Hopkins, Mo First Christian Church Donald F. Clingan Kenneth Hemphill

50th Anniversary Appreciation Card

The Pentons thank everyone for love ly cards and flowers received on their 50th anniversary. They especially thank Mrs. Weston for opening her home and the Circle ladies who helped at the church. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Penton.

Weston H. G. Penton

99th Birthday Thanks for Gifts and Cards

A note of gratitude to friends and relatives for the thoughtful gifts and cards received on December 26, marking the writer's 99th birthday. Each gesture is gratefully appreciated.

W. H. Humphrey

Gratitude for Well Wishes After Hospital Stay

Gladys Griffith expresses thanks for the many cards flowers gifts and calls received during hospitalization and after returning home noting appreciation for all the kind deeds from friends and neighbors.

Gladys Griffith

Community grateful for aid after fire in Sharpsburg

Mr and Mrs Richard Long Kenny and Greg thank everyone who helped during the fire and express appreciation for clothing bedding and the Sharpsburg community collection. The gesture will be remembered.

Sharpsburg Richard Long Kenny Greg

Hazel Brown Hosts Thursday Club Evening

Hazel Brown will entertain the Thursday Club at her home with Oma Kirby as co host. Eilen Lemke oversees the program and coordinates the event.

Hazel Brown Oma Kirby Eilen Lemke

Lottie Dooley Remington Dooley Dies After Lifelong Service

Lottie Beryl Bonar Remington Dooley, born December 3 1895 in Hopkins Iowa, taught and served Manhattan churches and community groups. She attended Hopkins High School 1914 and after marrying Paul Dooley Easter Blizzard 1920 moved to Manhattan joining First Christian Church and guiding Junior Department, Women’s Society, choir and fellowship. She worked with United Church Women, Women’s Christian Temperance Union and housed overseas students, shaping a life of devotion and service until her passing.

Manhattan Lottie Beryl M. M Minnie Bonar Remington Hopkins Bonar Bedford Iowa Effingham Kansas Hopkins’ High School Kansas State University Methodist Church Paul Dooley First Christian Church Church School Women's Society United Church Women Women’s Christian Temperance Union Dooley

Memorial rites recall Lottie Dooley’s life and kin

An obituary notes Mrs. Lottie Dooley valued home and family. Survivors include husband, sister-in-law Miss Pearl Dooley, niece Mrs. Orlin Florea, and nephew Edwin King of Blockton Iowa. Death earlier claimed Mrs. Lois King. Distant mourners listed include Orlin Floren Hopkins Edwin W King Blockton Harold Ringgold Bedford Ralph Gordon Hopkins Dick Gordon Kansas City Mary Beebe Bedford Ray L King Lyons Colorado Donald Flynn Twin Falls Idaho.

Miss Pearl Dooley Orlin Florea Edwin King Blockton Iowa Lois King Lottie Dooley Orlin Floren Hopkins Edwin W. King Harold Ringgold Bedford Ralph Gordon Dick Gordon Kansas City Mary Beebe Ray L. King Lyons Colo Donald Flynn Twin Falls Idaho

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