Bedford Library Yearly Report Details Operations and Growth
Ellen Beebe reports operating expenses of 3486.54 dollars, 1315 borrowers, and 17269 total books loaned with 71p3 children and 5386 adult non fiction loans. Book Week featured parades and student involvement. hundred new children’s books were ordered. Basement improvements completed. assessed library tax levy 1.9328 with estimated yield 2719.83. Five cent borrower cards and 299.58 in overdue fines. basement rentals 230.00. Bedford School rural library privileges 102.75. rental shelf yields 46.07. Total volumes 9490, newspapers and magazines 36. Librarian Myrtle Barks. board: Beebe, Blakemore, Hamblin, Kirketey, Dinges, Hilton Jensen, Dinwiddie, Taylor.
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Bedford
Bedford School
Myrtle Barks
Ellen Beebe
Hope Blakemore
Grace Hamblin
K. Kirketey
J. M. Dinges
A. Hlton Jensen
Arthur Dinwiddie
Jim Taylor
Ma and Pa Kettle Go To Town Rialto Run Dates
Precedent is set as the Ma and Pa Kettle film runs at the Rialto theater on June 6 7 and 8 with Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday showings. The article notes the familiar Kettle formula continues to draw audiences in this new outing.
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PA Kettle
Rialto Theatre
Hoover Factory
Marjorie Main Receives Glamorous Wardrobe for New Film
Marjorie Main, famed for slattern roles in The Egg and I and Ma and Pa Kettle, enjoys full glamour treatment for her latest film. She admired the finery created by Rosemary Odell, becoming excited like a bride at the sight of the wardrobe.
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Marjorie Main
Percy Kilbride
Rosemary Odell
Dancing in the Dark at Rialto Theatre Sunday and Monday
A Hollywood themed film presented June 4 and 5 at the Rialto Theatre. The story follows a faded movie star rediscovering fame through his daughter, blending humor about the film world with heartfelt family drama.
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Rialto Theatre
Hollywood
Eddy Arnold Heads to Ri Alto Theatre Hoedown Gala
Eddy Arnold with stars of action melody romance and fun performs at the Ri Alto Theatre in Columbia. Shows run Friday and Saturday June 2 and 3 offering a gala round-up of entertainment in a long awaited movie jamboree.
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Rialto Theatre
Eddy Arnold
Tennessee Plowboy
Eddy
Columbia
Hoedowr
Blondie's Hero at Rialto to Run Friday and Saturday
Blondie's Hero from Columbia Pictures screens Friday and Saturday June 2 and 3 at the Rialto Theatre. The film continues the franchise's lighthearted comedy style with Blondie and Dagwood in comic adventures.
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Columbia ‘Pictures
Rialto Theatre
Notice to Bidders for Taylor County Construction Work
Sealed bids to be received by the Taylor County Auditor in Bedford Iowa until 10 00 AM June 12 1950 for listed construction items. A certifier check on a solvent Iowa bank, payable to the County Auditor, must accompany each proposal. The check may be cashed and kept as liquidated damages if the bidder fails to execute a contract and file an approved bond.
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Taylor County
Bedford
Iowa
County bids sought for road grading and culverts
Notice publicizing bids for SN 1816 and SN 1289 road projects detailing grading, excavation, culverts, and acreage. Proposals due within ten days of bid acceptance. plans available at County Auditor. Technical qualifications and subcontracting rules apply. county may waive technicalities and reject all bids.
Taylor County County Auditor Reports Roadwork Totals
The document lists culvert sizes from 18 to 24 inches and a 240 linear foot corrugated metal entrance culvert. It notes clearing and grubbing as a lump sum. The entry is dated May 29, 1950, and credits the Board of Supervisors of Taylor County with W A Houck as County Auditor.
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Dia
Board of Supervisors
Taylor County
W. A. Houck County
Tall Corn League 1950 Schedule Released
The Tall Corn League lists six teams Elliott Stanton Griswold Creston Mt Ayr and Bedford with complete summer dates. Each site shows pairings against every other team including multiple June July and August games and notes that afternoon games are scheduled with others under lights.
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Elliott
Stanton
Griswold
Creston
Mt. Ayr
Bedford
Mt. A
Anderson Receives George Judison Scholarship Award
Donald M. Anderson of Iowa State College class of 1950 earns the George Judison Scholarship for top achievement in Veterinary Medicine. The award includes initiation fees and annual dues for the recipient’s professional program.
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Donald M. Anderson
Iowa State College
Hiad
Veterinary Medicine
George Judison
Funeral for Fred C Cooper in Conway Missouri
Fred C Cooper born December 24 1882 died May 26 1950 at Methodist hospital St Joseph Missouri age 67. He lived in Conway most of his life and engaged in banking seed grain and oil business. Surviving wife Ruby son Richard wife Mary Jane granddaughter Cynthia five brothers and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Conway May 29 with interment in Conway cemetery.
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Fred C. Cooper
Conway
Methodist
St. Joseph
Missouri
J.R
Fannie Cooper
Shenandoah
Ruby Coakley
Creston
Iowa
J. Roy
Clyde E
Clearfield
John C
Roseburg
Oregon
Leo
Portland
Paul
Shreveport
Louisiana
Nelle
Grace
Margaret
Methodist Church
D. C. Callison
Conway Cemetery
Conway Gathering Honors Mrs Routh Birthday
A Sunday visit with Mr and Mrs Guy Bower at Conway included a dinner honoring Mrs Routh on her birthday anniversary dated May 31.
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Guy Bower
Conway
Executrix Named for Anna E. Russell Estate
The District Court of Taylor County Iowa appoints Bertha M Poster as Executrix of the Will and Codicil to Anna E Russell estate dated October 3 1949. Creditors must present claims to the court for allowance and all debts to be paid to the executrix. Attorney A Elton Jersen of Bedford Iowa handling the matter.
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District Court
Taylor County
Iowa
Anna E. Russell
Bertha M. Poster
Elton Jersen
Bedford, Towa
Presbyterian Church Service Times
Gorder F MacLean minister invites all to Sunday services at 10 am Sunday School and 11 am Morning Worship.
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Presbyterian Church
Gorder
F. MacLean
Christian Church Daily Services and Bible School
The Christian Church announces Bible School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship and Communion at 11 a.m. A youth meeting is planned for 6 15 p.m. with a Vacation Bible School demonstration service at 7 30 p.m. led by Minister Ben W Sinderson.
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Disciples of Christ
Ben W. Sinderson
Methodist Church Notices June 4 Worship and Programs
Russell G. Nye, Pastor, announces Church School each Sunday at 10. Worship Service Sunday June 4 at 11:00 am with theme Our Faith in the Kingdom of God. Vacation Church School program at 7:30 pm in the Christian Church.
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Methodist Church
Russell G. Nye
F H Cowles Church Schedule and Announcements
Pastor F H Cowles details Sunday School at 10 am with Vane Lucas as superintendent. Morning Worship at 11 am with Lord's Supper observance. B Y F at 7 pm. Union services at the Christian Church. Vacation Bible School program begins. Bible Class, Wednesday at 8 pm. Choir practice Thursday at 7 30 pm. Women’s Missionary Society Tuesday June 6. All-Associational Rally at Villisca June 6 leaving church at 7 15 pm. all invited.
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F. H. Cowles
Vane ‘Lucas
B. Y
The
Christian Church
Women's Missionary Society
Zion Church Services and Schedule
Everyone is welcome to our services with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. by Rev. T. J. Overholt. Midweek prayer is at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mc Pherrin Wednesday at 8 p.m. T. J. and Lulu Overholt are the pastors.
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T. J. Overholt
Berea Church Study and Services Schedule
The Church of Christ at Berea offers Bible study at 10:15 a.m. Preaching at 11:00 a.m. Evening service at 8:00 p.m.
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Church of Christ
Berea
Community Worship and Study Times Listed
East Mission Sunday School at 10 30 oclock Jehovahs Witnesses Watch Tower Study Sunday evening 8 to 9 p m
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East Mission Sunday School
Jehovah's Witnesses Watch Tower
Republican candidate files for Iowa State Representative seat
A candidate announces seeking the Republican nomination in the June Primary for State Representative from Taylor County Iowa. He appeals for support and votes.
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Taylor County
Iowa
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Rialto
Edna C. Lawrence
Wapello County
Blondie
Richard V
Dysart
Unive
Iowa Senate
Tamand Benton Counties
Richard V. Leo
A. Grear's Ring
Bride’s Ring
America
Caskey
Lowe Brothers
Mellotone
Skye
Bill Hewitt
Mer
Lions Club
Bedford Rexall
Tall Corn League
Anderson
Erinary
Veterinary
Medicine
Bowers
Walter Moser
Walter Jo
Windsor
D. L. Routh
Mr. Moser
Mr. Routh
C. L. Routh
Donald Lee
W. H. Covert
Iowa-Missouri Granite Works
Hoover
Thompsons
Zion Crurch
DU Pont
DuPont House
al Pond
Frank Shipley
Chet B
Packard
Estel & ‘Ames Implement CO
Kelly Ryan
Johnston Implement Co
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