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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1939
Page
3
In a Saturday scene, a man finds a stranger in his car, apologizes and retreats. He later confirms the license matches his own, amid a humorous misidentification. The episode ends with the man inviting the woman to ride, but she leaves with her husband, pondering why cars look alike.
The Paris Appeal notes Baptist preacher Stanley Jones argues salvation is about bringing heaven into a person rather than merely entering heaven after death. He emphasizes inner transformation over escaping hell.
Andrews Tower Service of Moriins Missouri began a thorough overhaul of the Willisea city water tank Tuesday. The 63 foot structure will be drained for interior scraping with steel brushes while 24 hour pumps keep water flowing. Exterior will be repainted and lettered. Workers will operate inside wearing gas masks.
A drunken Cedar Rapids man phoned the police when he could not drive home with his wife. He refused to let her drive without a license and asked for a police driver to take them home. The officer noted the man had more sense than most drunks and deserved service.
The article notes that anyone planning to catch and sell minnows for bait must obtain a state license costing $5.00. It also states a new daily limit of 25 fish of all kinds for fishermen, though it suggests enforcement is unlikely to be strict in this section.
A Hopkins Journal note recalls a local man who protested rising book prices by buying 50 cents worth of cigars. It contrasts city dwellers who trim essentials yet spend on leisure, and laborers who skip a telephone yet waste hours on trips, highlighting everyday contradictions.
Weston Bruce delivered the heaviest mail load in Hamburg for the Peony Festival edition of the Hamburg Reporter. He carried seven full sacks totaling 240 pounds on a 7.75 mile route, twice daily for 15.5 miles, happy to support the festival effort.
In Elmo area Jim Richardson noticed a twin lamb thought dead at birth. The immature lamb weighed 3.14 pounds at birth and 4.0 pounds after weeks of nurture by Mrs. Richardson. The other twin weighed 6.14 pounds at birth. Snooks now outgrows farm scales and may join the market with the flock.
Lois Hand of the city clerk's office found a set of fine ivory dice on the floor of the clerk’s office this morning. The only people known to have been in the room Wednesday night were the mayor and city council. Stenger was in Sioux Falls, SD, providing an alibi. The other councilmen must explain or prove ownership.
The Northwood Anchor cites Liberty Magazine definition from the United Spanish War Veterans and auxiliaries, a 200000 strong group, describing Americanism as unfailing love of country loyalty to institutions and ideals eagerness to defend it against enemies allegiance to the flag and a desire to secure liberty for present and future generations.
The Rialto screens Let Freedom Ring on Friday and Saturday June 2 and 6 blending romantic frontier drama with Nelson Eddy songs. Eddy, paired with Virginia Bruce and others, delivers strong vocal work though supporting cast includes Barrymore Bruce Arnold and McLaglen. Songs include When Irish Eyes Are Smiling and Home Sweet Home plus two new numbers Dusty Road and Where Else But Here.
A glowing review notes the Risko Theatre presentation of Confessions of a Nazi Spy on June 4 5 and 6. Edward G Robinson stars as an FBI agent leading the spy ring bust with a strong supporting cast including Francis Lederer Marlene Dietrich Dorothy Tree and Paul Lukas in prominent roles. The piece warns the film’s menace and spy danger while praising its gripping drama and national impact.
The film Fisherman’s Wharf stars Leo Carrillo and Bobby Breen and features Henry Armetta Rosina Galli and Slicker the seal. It presents a San Francisco Bay area setting with dramatic reconciliations and strong comedy moments.
Sixty years ago Bedford moved to stage a Fourth of July event under the band boys. I Bruner sold Conway restaurant to Sam Coleman and Crum Flick firm dissolved. J P Flick opens new office over Ballou's. new buildings to feature French plate glass. Auditor Evans and George Powers discuss cannon salute to mark reunion. the cannon injures Powers severely.
Thirty years ago on route 6 Mrs A W Goff left on route 6 Tuesday Allen Hamblin and Walter Le Vine attended Gravity commencement Friday evening A marriage license was issued to Harry O Horton and Miss Mary Blanch Town Send Edith Payton and Edna Payton hosted a young crowd at their home Friday evening A barn on route 6 owned by Chas Garner was struck by lightning Wednesday evening and burned with grain destroyed Board of Supervisors purchased a new steel bridge with a concrete floor for the St Joe road to replace the old structure at a cost of 1700 dollars with a 16 foot roadway
Ten years ago a county sheriff's office added a telephone in the courthouse. Donald Thompson, son of Paul Thompson of Eagle, suffered an eye infection after a dog scratch. Drake University fine arts students Harold Prugh and Elinor Thompson performed in a Drake auditorium recital with Bedford students among the sixteen performers. Bedford post office remodeling plans include a tin roof, stuccoing, and lobby changes. Miss Marguerite Burner of Bedford and C. S. Wortman of Pampa Texas married at Shenandoah Methodist parsonage. Rev. L. P. Goodwin officiating. they will reside in Ashland Nebraska.
Sunday events fill the Valley notes with numerous gatherings and travels. J H Osborn attended a shooting match in Mound City Missouri and returned with success. Several families including Hensley Fine Archer and kin enjoyed a Lake of Three Fires picnic near Bedford. Memorial services were held at Oak Grove Church.
Frank Priebe urges poultry raisers to keep hen house waterers filled with cool water to prevent egg wilting. He explains evaporation draws moisture from eggs, causing a thin white, flat yolk, and a dark shadow near the shell. Keep eggs cool, gathered thrice daily, and stored in a cool moist environment to preserve freshness.
In Our Town recalls Decoration Day events as veterans march with youth. Legionnaires in mixed uniforms share stage with Boy Scouts at a cemetery ceremony led by Bill Dey Ermand who urges citizens to value freedoms won by past wars. Mary Garner, nearing 100, attends services and reflects on memories.
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