Calendar of church and club gatherings in Bedford area
A listing of local events from February 9 to February 16. Groups include Women’s Society of Christian Service at Bedford Methodist, Ross Center Sunshine Club potluck, O E S Chapter at Masonic Temple, Loyal Standby Christian Church, Triangle Club Payton Sisters and King’s Heralds, Rebekah Guest Day IOOF hall, Rainbow for Girls at M a B H M Club, and multiple district and club meetings with hostesses named. World Day of Prayer at the Presbyterian Church and Union PTA at the Union School House are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Bedford Methodist Church
Ross Center
Sunshine Club
O.E.S
Masonic Temple
Christian Church
C. A. Reynolds
Triangle Club
Payton
King’s Heralds
Jerry Pete
Rebekah
IOOF
Bedford Assembly
Miss Betty Mae Page Weds Ensign Robt Salen at Fairbury
Miss Betty Mae Page daughter of Mr and Mrs J Boyd Page of Fairbury Nebraska married Ensign Robert William Salen son of Mr and Mrs Albert Salen of Bedford at First Methodist church Fairbury in a candlelight ceremony January 20 attended by about 200 guests The double ring service featured palms pastel snapdragons and music by Mrs Harold L Chatelain The couple left for Miami for officer training. reception at Hotel Mary Etta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Mae Page
J. Boyd Page
Fairbury
Nebraska
Robert William Salen
U.S.N
Albert Salen
Bedford
First Methodist Church
J. LaVerne Jay
Phyllis Johnson
Omaha
John L.tidball
Nebraska City
Eugene Jochens
George Hardin Banks
Suzi Bailey
Douglas Ronald
Mary Etta
Fairbury High School
Fairbury Junior College
Doane College
Crete
Ensign Salon
Bedford High School
Creighton University
Doane Celleze
Progressive Study Club Highlights February Birthdays Program
The Progressive Study Club met with Miss Mary Jean Salter Monday evening. Mrs. I. W. Bristow led the program Famous Birthdays in February. Mrs. Gertie Sil presented a musical quiz. A Seosieh lunch was served featuring scones, ficklettes, oat cake, Edenborough tea squares, strawberry jam, cheese, tea and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Study Club
Mary Jean Salter
I. W. Bristow
Atrs
Gertie Sil
Edenborough
Luncheon Entices Eastern Star Matrons Club
The Past Matrons Club of the Order of Eastern Star met at Mrs. Harlan Pete's home for a one o'clock luncheon. Mrs. Pete was assisted by Mrs. E. T. Brice, Mrs. Okla Dahgren, and Mrs. Carrol Nelson. Retiring Worthy Matron Mrs. Floyd Shum was initiated into the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Harlan Pete
Pete
E. T. Brice
Okla Dah'gren
Carrol Nelson
Floyd Shum
Loyal Partners Class Dines at Beck Home
The Loyal Partners Class of the Christian church gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Beck's home for a basket dinner on Sunday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Beal and their children Sandra Martha and Ardyce, and numerous other parishioners and spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recky
Loyal Partners
The
Christian Church
Mrs
Ernest Beck
Arthur Beal
Sandra
Martha
Ardyce
Edwin Beal
Cora
Julia
Eddie Lee
Donald Haynie
Donald Glass
Neil
Elaine
Albert Downing
Marie
Mary Ruth
Shirley
Orville Stephens
June Ellen
Mary Nappier
James Wall
Spencer Couple Celebrate Fifty-Sixth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs L W Spencer celebrated their fifty six wedding anniversary on Wednesday January 31 at home with children and grandchildren. A basket dinner was served at noon. Attendees included Mrs Troy Spencer Mr and Mrs Clark Spencer Mr and Mrs Ernest Beck and two children Bobby and Marilyn and Mr and Mrs George Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Spencer
Troy Spencer
Clark Spencer
Ernest Beck
Bobby
Marilyn
George Spencer
Valentine Program at Triangle Club Tuesday Afternoon
Miss Laura Payton and Miss Fannie Payton host a Triangle Club event on Tuesday afternoon February 18. The program features a comic Valentine exchange, talks by Miss Belva Marshall on the City of Rome and Mrs. W J Nevins on Social Conditions in Italy, followed by piano selections by Miss Fannie Payton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Payton
Fannie Payton
Triangle Club
Belva Marshall
Rome
W. J. Nevins
Italy
Mrs Dinwiddie Hosts Contract Bridge Club Party
Mrs Arthur Dinwiddie entertained Contract Bridge Club members and guests at her home Friday for an evening party marking her birthday anniversary. The event included a social roll call and a selection of topics referenced as Movies I'd Like To See.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beryl Rhoads
Contract
Mrs. Dinwiddie
Bridge Club
Arthur Dinwiddie
Contract Bridge Club
Dinwiddie
Bertriday
Twentieth Century Club
H. E. Mathew
Tne
Births Report From Bedford Sharpsburg and Nearby Areas
Birth announcements list a son for Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Thompson of Bedford named Stephen Edward born Feb 6 at Mrs. Lee Maternity Home. Gerald Eugene born to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McCall of Sharpsburg on Jan 30. A daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Sparks of New Market born Jan 31. Mrs. Lawrence Baker of Hopking at St Francis Hospital Maryville on Feb 6. Mrs. Philip O Riley of Hopkins at St Francis Hospital in
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPherron
New Market High School
Clarinda State Hospital
Africa
Sicily
Omaha
Doyle Thompson
Bedford
Mrs.Lee
Stephen Edward
Hugh McCall
Sharpsburg
Gerald Eugene
Cecil Sparks
New Market
Lawrence Baker
Hopking
St. Francis Hospital
Maryville
Philip O’riley
Hopkins
Mrs Maude McGinnis Breaks Arm in Colorado Fall
Mrs Maude McGinnis of Ley Creek suffered a fracture to her left arm above the wrist after a fall at her Greeley apartment. News reached Bedford through her sister-in-law Mrs R E Bradley who conveyed the update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude McGinnis Fine
Greeley
Colorado
Bedford
R. E. Bradley
Mrs Paul Trumbo Ill at Home in Bedford
The article reports Mrs Paul Trumbo is very ill at her residence in Bedford, describing her health as poor and prompting family and friends to visit and offer prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Trumbo
Bedford
Mrs S B Beemer Ill With Pneumonia At Conway Home
Mrs S B Beemer of Conway has been very ill at her home with pneumonia. The notice notes her illness and residence, reflecting a local health update in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Beemer
Conway
Mrs Fickess Returns Home After Hospital Stay In Iowa City
Mrs Albert Fickess, formerly a patient at University Hospital Iowa City, was brought to her Sharpsburg home Monday and is reported to be improving. Miss Ruby Fickess of McPherson Kansas is visiting her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Fickess
University Hospital
Iowa City
Sharpsburg
Ruby Fickess
McPherson
Kansas
State Senate
Bedford
Iowa
Des Moines
Kirkwood
Jimmie Ewart Transferred for Further Observation
Jimmie Ewart son of Mr and Mrs Walter Ewart recently discharged from Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital Hastings Nebraska was moved by ambulance February 1 to the Orthopedic Hospital in Lincoln for further observation and treatment He is slightly improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Ewart
Walter Ewart
Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital
Hastings
Nebraska
Orthopedic
Lincoln
Returns From Hospital In Clarinda
Ed Patton, who was receiving medical treatment at the Municipal Hospital in Clarinda the past week, returned to his home at Gus Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Patton
Clarinda
Guss
Ill and Hospitalizations Across Iowa Towns
Mrs. C R Stowell was taken to University Hospital at Iowa City for observation and treatment after an operation weeks ago. Her husband, serving overseas, was granted special leave to visit. Mrs Georgiana Horton of Bedford was taken to Municipal Hospital in Clarinda after a fall with her son Manuel Yadon of Kent. Mrs A H Brown of Bedford was also taken to Municipal Hospital in Clarinda for observation and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Stowell
University Hospital
Iowa City
Georgiana Horton
Bedford
Clarinda
Manuel Yadon
Kent
A. H. Brown
Mr Brown Stays With Daughter in New Market Home
Mr Brown visits his daughter Mrs Harry Cole in New Market to stay a period. The arrangement centers on family visit and temporary residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Brown
Mrs
Harry Cole
New Market
Ed Phelan Taken To Hospital For Appendicitis
Ed Phelan of Sharpsburg was taken to a Maryville hospital on Tuesday with appendicitis and was accompanied by his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Phelan
Sharpsburg
Maryville
Tuesay
Mrs. Anna Boyden Suffers Back Injury In Fall
Mrs. Anna Boyden of Sharpsburg sustained a serious back injury after a fall at her home last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Boyden
Sharpsburg
Mrs Neal Akers Improving Amid Illness in Gravity
Mrs Neal Akers of Gravity, ill at her daughter’s home in Sharsburg, is reported to be slowly improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Akers
Sharsburg
Harvey Bailey Goes to Iowa City for Cataract Glasses
Clearfield resident Harvey Bailey travels to Iowa City on Thursday to be fitted for glasses needed after his cataract operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Bailey
Clearfield
Iowa City
Mrs. Joe Baxter Undergoes Major Operation
Mrs. Joe Baxter of Clearfield travels to Clarinda for a major operation at the Municipal Hospital on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarinda
Joe Baxter
Clearfield
Municipal Hospital
Mrs Graham Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs Paul Graham of Clearfield came home from Creston Hospital on Thursday and is slowly recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Graham
Clearfield
Creston Hospital
Willie Brown Returns Home From Omaha Hospital
Willie Brown of Gravity came home Friday after several weeks in a hospital in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Brown
Gravity
Omaha
Guidelines for maintaining active soil organic matter
The article outlines factors affecting soil humus buildup through organic matter decomposition, including microbes and soil fauna, temperature, and moisture. It recommends preventing erosion, supplying nitrogen via legumes or fertilizers, adding plant residues and green manure, incorporating barnyard manure, and using lime to ensure mineral nutrition.
Clover seed testing deadline extended for AAA payments
County Extension Director Robert Davie says cleaned Clover seed should be sent to an approved lab to speed testing. Samples sent to Iowa labs have pushed the deadline to February 15, but tests need not be complete by then for farmer eligibility as the Iowa State College lab remains overloaded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Davie
Iowa
Iowa State College
Organic Matter Is Important In Soils
Taylor County farmers should focus on soil organic matter says Stan Christie of the Taylor County Soil Conservation District. Humus from decayed matter stores nutrients and regulates their supply, affecting soil color, texture, moisture, and crop production potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Stan Christie
The
Weekend church services announced with guest speaker
H Hallgrimson invites parishioners to Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m A union service follows at 7 30 p m in the Presbyterian church with Rev J Porter of Diagonal as guest speaker for the evening service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hallgrimson
Presbyterian Church
J. Porter
Presbyterian Church At
Diagonal
Seed Purity and Germination Tests Proposed for Farmers
R M Porter head of the laboratory explains a procedure for seed testing. Clean samples will receive purity and germination reports while dirty samples get dockage data. The AAA will pay farmers based on these tests and seed with over 3 percent weed seed cannot be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.m.porter
AAA
Porter
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Nellie Goff
Richard J. Doremann
John Doremann
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Compton Junior College
Fort Riley
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Peggy Corbin
John H. McPherren
Everette Corbin
Guy McPherren
Overholt
T. J. Overholt
Georgia Corbin
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Ray Kennedy
Ralph W. Thompson
Paul Clark
C. N. Nelson
Lorraine Kullbom
Harley E. Albright
Theron Keith
Jessie Albright
Troy
William Woolgar
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Albright
Indianapolis
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Sgt. Albright
Ohio
Wheaties
Pilot Brand Oyster
Dixianna
Robt. Salen
Rebekahs
W. J. Neving
J. H. Wintermute
Golden Rule Circle
Rebekah Lodge
Ralph Perkins
Guy Hicks
Rose Larsson
Dow Jones
Daugherty Community Club
Naugherty Community Club
Lester Thompson
Fay Shafar
John Gravell
Lee Spencer
Hans Larsen
Virgil Putnam
William Park
Dale Hughes
Past Matrons Club
Spencers
Payton Sisters
20Th Century Club
19Th Century Club
Nelle Calhoun
Nineteenth Century Club
Dale Million
Trumbo III
Lincoln Hospital
ED Phelan III
RED Star
Bedford Hatchery
Terrell & Son
Lows
O. J. Kirketeg
Galey’s Grocery
Raisins Thompson
Prunes
Santa Clara Sweet
Doz
Farina
Gelren
Lewis Lye
Cummings’ Sale Pavilion
Poland
Farrow
Hampshire
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