Bedford officer stabbed by unknown assailant
Bedford city marshal Floyd Robinson was stabbed in the leg Sunday by a man about 25 during a traffic stop near the ball diamond. The attacker and four companions fled as Robinson fought back and struck the assailant, who was knocked down before the group sped away. The incident could carry a five year maiming charge if pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Floyd Robinson
Robinson
Iowa
Union County
Floyd
Jones Brothers Located in Alaska
Richard and Gene Jones sons of Clarence and Mrs. Jones of Bedford are in Alaska. Richard works on a government road building project and arrived after a 4000 mile drive in six and a half days. Gene serves in the U S Air Force and will be based in Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Gene Jones
Clarence D. Jones
Bedford
Alaska
Gene
U. S. Air Force
Surplus Mail Bags Stored at Bedford Post Office
Post office storage room in Bedford holds over 2,200 government mail bags by order of the department. Bags, used for carrying mail, have been kept there for about two months and are not needed for dispatch. The exact count remains unknown but exceeds 2,200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Post Office
Post Office ‘Department
Taylor County shows big gains in 1948 census figures
Preliminary Census of Business data from the Bureau of the Census reports Taylor County Iowa saw substantial growth in 1948. Retail sales reached 7.5 million dollars, wholesale 6.9 million, and service trades 232 thousand with employment rising from 289 to 427 paid workers. Final counts will appear in a state bulletin with county and state figures to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Iowa
Bureau of the Census
U. S. Department of Commerce
State of
Washington 25
D. C
Bullheads Bite Big At Lake Of Three Fires
At Lake of Three Fires a party of three men and a woman hauled in a string of 150 bullheads while fishing near the picnic area. Vic Robinson, concessionaire, inspected several strings of 40 to 60 fish. Night crawlers were the main bait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Robinson
Rev John W Chase retires from Summit Presbyterian Davenport
Rev John W Chase longtime pastor of Summit Presbyterian Church in Davenport retires after forty years in the ministry. His resignation is effective July 30 and he will live in Los Angeles with his wife and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Chase
Summit Presbyterian Church
Davenport
Chase
Sharpsburg
Methodist Conference Set for Shenandoah Iowa June 6 1h
The Iowa- Des Moines Conference of the Methodist Church meets in Shenandoah June 6 to 11. Bishop Charles Brashares will lead sessions and services with Dr G Ray Jordan delivering lectures and officials including Attorney General Robert Larson speaking on government matters. Youth rally and banquet scheduled with daily radio broadcasts on KMF and KMA to announce later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa- Des Moines
The
Methodist Church
Shenandoah
Charles Wesley Brashares
Des Moines
G. Ray Jordan
Chandler School of Theology
Atlanta
Georgia
Woman's Society of ‘Christian Service
Robert L. Larson
Swinehart Buys Parsons Lockers in Rushville Sale
Henry Swinehart buys Parsons Lockers from Rushville Illinois, with possession to be given around June 15. Swinehart and his family will move to this city, and he will run a large locker business started by W. J. Parsons in 1936, now with 730 lockers and added meat curing services.
St. Joseph Weddles Top Bedford Bruins In Fast Game
St. Joseph Weddles defeated Bedford Bruins five to six on a improved muddy field now fast. Bruins errors and strong visitors play decided the outcome as crowd watched a lively contest. Next Sunday St. Joe hosts Mount Ayr in Tall Corn League opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weddles Merchants of
St. Joseph
Bedford
Bruins
St. Joe
Mount Ayr
Tall Corn League
Bedford Public Library Schedules Summer Saturday Hours
Miss Myrtle Barks announces Bedford Public Library will open only one night a week in summer. Summer hours set for Saturdays in June July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Barks
Bedford Public Library
Union Services Close Vacation Bible School Demonstration
A joint closing service will be held at the Christian Church Sunday at 7 30 pm marking the end of the Union Daily Vacation Bible School. This year’s sessions ran one week with morning and afternoon meetings across churches. Attendance averaged about 100 daily. Public invited. Beginning summer union Sunday evenings June through August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Daily Vacation Bible School
The
Christian Church
Methodist Church
Baptist
Presbyterian
Union
Birth Announcements From Bedford Area Families
A series of birth notices from Bedford area families lists newborns named Steven Wayne Dannie Lee Craig Allen Donald Eugene Phillip Leslie. Parents include Mr and Mrs Roger Warin Des Moines. Mr and Mrs Jack Squires Clarinda. Mr and Mrs Virgil Johns Conway. Mr and Mrs Delmer Johnson St Joseph Indiana. Former Bedford residents are noted for several families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ason
Roger Warin
86Th Street
Des Moines
Warins
Bedford
Jack Squires
Clarinda
Melvin Goudie
F Beer
Steven Wayne
Goudie
Marcelene Freemyer
Conway
Virgil Johns
Dannie Lee
Johns
Bertha Woorduff
John Stroburg
Blockton
Craig Allen
Stroburg
Patsy Wilcox
Ernnest Reck
Fort Morgan
Colorado
Donald Eugene
Reck
Beulah Spencer
Delmer Johnson
St. Joseph
Ino
Phillip Leslie
Johnson
Hardin
Lois Weddle
Dallas Center Decoration Day Services Set for June 4
Decoration Day services will be held at the Dallas Center cemetery Sunday afternoon June 4 at 2 oclock. The New Market High School Bard will perform. Nancy Journey will deliver the Gettysburg Address with Thomas Dennis of Mount Ayr as day speaker. Taps will be played by Doris Savage and Tommy Jetton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Center Cemetery
New Market High School
Nancy Journey
Thomas Dennis
Mount Ayr
Doris Savage
Tommy Jetton
Mrs. L. S. Cooper Dies in Denver at 97
Mrs. L. S. Cooper, 97, died in Denver Colorado on March 26. Word reached from Bedford friends of her daughter, Mrs. Lillian Jackson of Pasadena California, formerly of Bedford. A native of West Virginia she had lived in Denver for twenty years.
Martha Russell 74 Died at Home Near Bedford
Mrs. Martha Russell age 74 died at her home southeast of Bedford on June 1. Funeral services will be held at Wetmore Funeral Home at 2 p m Sunday June 4 conducted by Rev. Russell G Nye. Burial will follow in Forest Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Russell
Bedford
Wetmore Funeral
Russell G. Nye
Forest Grove Cemetery
KSIB to Broadcast Local Bruins Games
KSIB Creston plans to broadcast Mt. Ayr Bedford baseball game next Sunday June 4 marking the Tall Corn League opener. Bedford home games will also be broadcast free of charge by the station per schedule maker C. Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KSIB
Bruins
Creston
Mt. Ayr-Bedford
C. Morris
The
Tall Corn League
Bedford
Luellen Ross Makes Progress With Artificial Arms
Miss Luellen Ross of Clarinda reports progress with new artificial arms and hands from the University orthopaedic hospital. She describes daily exercises and practical gains such as feeding herself, using cups, spreading jelly, opening cupboards, and turning on faucets, noting faster progress with regular practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luellen Ross
Clarinda
Bedford
Clarinda Herald-Journal
Gin
Hérald-Journal
Miss Ross
Down City
Orthpedic
Oss
Bedford Oil Station Changes Partners
Glenn Straight sells his share in the Straight and Stephens Oil Station to Ivan Ike Terrell. The business will be named Stephens and Terrell Service Station with Ike taking full time operation of the station and Straight managing the tank and bulk trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Straight
Straight and Stephens Oil
Ivan
Ike) Terrell
Stephens & Terrell
Ike
Straight
New Taylor Soil Conservation District Building Opens
The Taylor Soil Conservation District announces its new home in Bedford east of Monument Works on Main Street. The building and garage are funded by district operation profits from its bulldozer work in soil conservation, with no tax cost to residents. The district rents space to the Federal government and directs all proceeds to conservation projects in Taylor County. District commissioners Merle Travis Wayland Livingston and Charles Wintermute serve without salaries, earning only mileage reimbursements from state funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Soil Conservation District
Bedford
Monument Works
Main Street
District Commissioners
Soil Conservation Farm
Taylor County
Pete Coster
U.S/D.A. Soil Conservation Service
Merle Travis
Wayland Livingston
Charles Wintermute
Sick James Dant Suffers Severe Heart Attack at Home
James Dant suffered a severe heart attack Friday evening at his home in Cleanfield. Ted Selders of Gravity was discharged Tuesday from Municipal Hospital Clarinda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dant
Cleanfield
Ted Selders
Gravity
Clarinda
Dick Walker of Gravity Undergoes Operation
Dick Walker of Gravity was operated on Wednesday at Veterans Hospital in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Walker
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
J B Dant of Clearfield Suffered Heart Attack
J B Dant of Clearfield suffered a heart attack last weekend according to local reports. The incident prompted medical attention and follow up care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Dant
Clearfield
Mrs Laura Jarvis Critically Ill At Daughter's Home
Mrs Laura Jarvis is reported critically ill at the residence of her daughter Mrs Bert Lyddon in Clearfield, with relatives awaiting further news and medical updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Jarvis
Bert Lyddon
Clearfield
Harry Perkins Hospitalized in Rochester From Estherville Home
Harry Perkins of Clearfield remains in Rochester Hospital and cannot yet return to his home in Estherville. He is receiving treatment and is under medical care as his condition is monitored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Perkins
Clearfield
Rochester
Estherville
Mrs Shaffer Now Home From Auto Accident
Mrs. Dellbert Shaffer who broke her collar bone in an auto accident on May 19 is now able to be home in Clearfield. Jerry Horton Has Tonsilectomy in Iowa City he underwent a tonsil operation at the Iowa State Hospital on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaffer
Dellbert Shaffer
Clearfield
Jerry Horton
Iowa State Hospital
Iowa City
Laura Green Improving in Clearfield Home
Laura Green shown improving at her home in Clearfield after a period of poor health. Mrs Downing of Grav ity hospitalized with a broken leg after a Thursday fall and taken by ambulance to Iowa City Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Green
Clearfield
Downing
Frank Downing
Iowa City Hospital
Mrs Soma Undergoes Operation in Iowa City Hospital
Mrs. Soma was operated on Tuesday of last week at State University Hospital Iowa City. She is getting along satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soma
Fred Soma
State University Hospital
Iowa City
Ernie Hamilton Returns Home From St Francis Hospital
Ernie Hamilton improved and returned home Monday after medical care at St Francis Hospital in Maryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Hamilton
St. . Francis Hospital
Maryville
Mrs. Carl Kernen Returns Home From Hospital Care
Mrs. Carl Kernen is home from Nebraska Lutheran Hospital in Omaha where she had been a patient receiving treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Kernen
Nebraska Lutheran Hospital
Omaha
Injuries Reported in Separate Falls Near Bedford
John G. Cox of west of Bedford was injured when a horse reared and fell on him, leaving him bedridden. Effie Orton, 82, of Bedford, was hospitalized at St. Francis hospital in Maryville after fracturing her left hip in a fall at her step-daughter’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Cox
West of Bedford
Effie Orton
Bedford
St. Francis Hospital
Maryville
Alma McCormick
Mrs Parkens Ill in Minnesota Hospital After Stroke
Mrs Parkens previously known as Elien Perkins and sister of Mary Gaule and Lenore Gaule of Clearfield is reported gravely ill in Jackson Minnesota hospital after suffering a Friday stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkens
Frank Parkens
Jackson, Minn
Clearfield
Elien Perkins
Mary
Lenore Gaule
Conservation Drives Farm Loans Under Soil Rules
Farm Ownership and Farm Development loans from the Farmers Home Administration require soil conservation. Borrowers sign up with the Soil Conservation Service and receive $400 to $1000 for conservation work like terracing liming and phosphate. Legumes in rotation add nitrogen and boost yields, helping repayments. 60 percent of Taylor county loans since 1939 are paid in full. Local county committee reviewers include Ferguson McNees and Mankle. details at the Bedford office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Home Administration
United States
Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service
Taylor County
George A. Ferguson
George P. McNees
John Mankle
Bedford
Denver couple visits Bedford to stay with relatives
Mr and Mrs Herbert Barger of Denver Colorado visited Bedford this week as guests of his sister and husband Mr and Mrs C E Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Barger
Denver
Colo
Bedford
C. E. Paul
Thurston Delivers Patriotic Address at Decoration Day Service
Decoration Day ceremonies in Fairven featured Bedford school band color guard and VFW firing squad in new helmets as Lloyd Thurston of Osceola delivered the graveside address at the Unknown Soldier burial. He urged citizens to match veterans’ sacrifice by serving the nation and upholding democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford School
VFW
Lloyd Thurston
Osceola
United States
Fairven
Thurston
Look at Your Driver's License for Expiration Date
Notice explains how to read the license expiration date, urging renewal within 30 days. Examiners will be at Bedford courthouse every Wednesday in June from 9 to 4 for renewals and note that new licenses or first Iowa licenses take longer and require 3 p.m. arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Bedford
Iowa
Blue Shield Medical Care Expands in Taylor County
Blue Shield membership opens to Taylor county farmers and towns under 2500 population as part of a state program. Any Blue Cross member under 65 or with a small group may add Blue Shield. Family contracts cover surgical and medical care during hospitalization and obstetrical benefits after nine months. Applications via Mrs Park near Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Shield
Taylor County
W. M. Park
Taylor County Health Improvement Association
Blue Cross
Blue Cross Plan
Park
Bedford
No. 2
Bedford Bruins Triumph 6 4 Over Villisca in Sunday Baseball
Bedford Bruins beat Villisca 6 4 to run their season win streak to three. Pappy Straight earned the win with 10 hits allowed and 11 strikeouts over eight innings as Bedford capitalized on Villisca errors and timely hits led by Jim Jeter and Drexel Keith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C
Sid” Morris
Casey” Guenther
Bruins
Villisca
Bill Horton
Drexel Keith
Don Marshall
Jim Jeter
Peanuts
Lowry
Bud Jamison
Bruin
Norman Blark
Dale Richie
Blaine Shupe
Bedford
Ben Maudlin
Pappy
Richie
Horton
Graham
Shafar
Norman Blank
al Richie
S B. Horton
T. Horton
Hyink
R Carlson
Anderson
Focht
Hep’inger
Phillips
H Blunk
H O Keith
Marshall
S Sickels
S Lowry
L Shupe
C le Jeter
P Jamison
Wyckoff
Terrell
Jeter
Maudlin
Blunk
Jetere
A. Johnson
Snyder
Wallace
Farmers sign up for soil conservation work in 1950 totals
PMLA reports completion of farmer signups for soil conservation practices for 1950 with total counts across terraces erosion dams ponds and other measures. Government covers about half the cost with a $136000 yearly allocation while many farmers delay due to price and crop uncertainty.
List of Candidates for June Primary
Monday June 5 is Primary Election Day with Republican and Democrat tickets. Voters pick by EX mark, precincts open 8 am to 8 pm. list includes U S Senator Bourke B Hickenlooper and others across statewide offices. County contests noted as none except Treasurer nomination.
Dancing Class To Give Recital
Barbara Sewell announces her second annual dance revue on Thursday evening June 8 at 8 in the Bedford High School Auditorium. Students include Donna Stephens Eunice Beebe Pamela Straight Sylvia Thompson Donna Jean Duncan Cheriton Garner Barbara Gillette Kenneth Lucas Sharon Turner Darlene Hartman Connie Jeanie Thompson Cinda Fuller Larry Cook Shirley Engle Julia Livingston Stevie Garnet Janet Beemer Helen Hennegen Joyce Hughes Marcelene Loghry Karen Johnston Cheryl O Dell Marilyn Karen Price Jan Johnson Shirley Poore. Guests include Sue Anderson Susan Beck Sally Freemar Jo Ann Hartman Lou Ann Boyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Sewell
Bedford High School
Donna Stephens
Eunice Beebe
Pamela Straight
Sylvia Thompson
Donna Jean Duncan
Cheriton Garner
Barbara Gillette
Kenneth Lucas
Sharon Turner
Darlene Sue Hartman
Connie
Jeanie Thompson
Cinda Fuller
Larry Cook
Shirley Engel
Julia Livingston
Stevie Garnet
Janet Beemer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jones
Methodist
Rural America
Rockwell Smith
Evanster, Illinois
KMF
KMA
Swinehart
Parsons
Illinois
Bedford Bruins
Dallas Center
Lillian Jackson
Bedford Oil Station
Conservation District
J. B. Dant
Mrs. Jarvis
Mrs. Kernen
Mrs. Orton
United States of America
Pmla. News
Triple A
Senator Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Harry B. Thompson
Earl F. Wisdom
Wm. S. Beardsley
Richard V. Lee J. Kendall
Lynes W
Nicholas
Sec’y. of State
Melvin D. Lynhurst
Auditor of State
Chet B. Akers
Edwar C. Lawrence
M. L. Abrahamson
John H. Cruickshank
George W. Hesalroad
Edward J. Kallemyn
Lawrence I
Truax
Clyde Spray
Bernard A. Brown
Robert I
Larson
Tnst
Paul B. Norris
Jessie M. Parker
Commerce
Wm. Darrah David B
Long B. M. Richardson
Congress
Ben F. Jensen
Russell L. Voelz
Kirk Nicholson
Frank E. Shipley
Mahlon
Lewis
Ralph Clayton
Clayton
John Fitch
Guy Miller
Grover Jackson
Democrat
Flarold J. Fleck
Ellen Harnett
John J. Duhigg
George M. Olser
Ronald L. Ryan
Sewell E. Allen
James A. Hart
T. V. Lacy
Eura Bradley
Bill Watts
Wayne Wright
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