Seniors Present Gift to BCHS for School Sound System
The 1961 BCHS senior class presented a $150 check to Superintendent Gerald C. Bryan to fund a public address microphone stand and sound equipment. President Jerry Dougherty made the gift and urged use for the school's microphone system. BCHS science club sponsors Gary King and Dwayne Ayer directed the project with student contributors Steve Wainwright and Dennis Spencer assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BCHS
Jerry Dougherty
Gerald C. Bryan
Dougherty
Bchs Science Club
Gary King
Dwayne Ayer
Supt. Bryan
Steve Wainwright
Dennis Spencer
ISU Names 1961 62 Head Resident Larry Hoffman
Larry Hoffman a 1958 Braddyville Iowa High School graduate has been chosen as one of 40 head residents for the 1961 62 year at Iowa State University The ISU announcement cites selection by the Residence staff based on character references tests and interviews Head residents receive free board and room duties include counseling leadership and support within a men's residence hall house system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Hoffman
BHS
Braddyville
Iowa
Iowa State University
Charles Frederiksen
ISU
Mrs Hazelle Jones to Receive Master’s Degree at Drake
Mrs Hazelle Jones of Bedford Community school will receive her master's degree in education during Drake University commencement next Monday morning. The major field of study is elementary administration and supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazelle Jones
Bedford
Drake University
Pauline McCune
NWMSC
Maryville
J. Frank Nugent
Ote
Iafo
Sherri Reeves
BCHS
Bedford Community
George Reeves
Grand Junction
Iowa
Lela Rutledge
Iowa State University
Ames
Margaret Schulz
Blaine Shupe
Shupe
Weldon Sundell
State University of Colorado
Greeley
Reva Walderer
Michael Waters
Columbia University
New York
Myrna Wilson
Bedford Education Association Elects 1961 62 Officers
Faculty members at a Bedford luncheon last Thursday chose Gary King as president for 1961 62 with Reva Walderer as vice president and Pauline McCune as secretary treasurer. Ina Claire Lister and Wilda Warner received going away gifts as Smalley retires as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Education Association
Gary King
King
Reva Walderer
Pauline McCune
Ina Claire Lister
Wilda Warner
Lister
Bedford
Os Maryville
Warner
Cedar Rapids
Ames
Dorothy Smalley
Local Education Association
Two BCHS Seniors Enroll in SUI Journalism Workshop
BCHS seniors Ed Purcell and Mike Thompson will attend the Iowa High School Journalism workshop at Iowa State University during June 12 to 17. The program, run by university faculty with guest instructors, includes advanced newswriting and school publications. Over 200 students from Iowa high schools join the annual June sessions, says director Ed Bassett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Purcell
Mike Thompson
BCHS
Iowa High
SUI
University Journalism School
Iowa City
Purcell
W. B. Brown
Thompson
Iowa
Ed Bassett
Cecile Hoffman Receives B S Degree at NWMS College
Miss Cecile Hoffman a 1957 BHS graduate will earn a bachelor of science in secondary education from Northwest Missouri State College during tonight's commencement exercises. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Hoffman formerly of Taylor County and has taught in Albany Missouri since January while completing her degree requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecile Hoffman
BHS
Northwest Missouri State College
Miss Hoffman
Howard Hoffman
Taylor County
Pi Omega Pi
Albany
BCHS Senior Class Day Honors 1961 Students
BCHS honored outstanding students in academics arts and sports during the annual senior class day program. Awards recognized mastery in farming, business, shorthand, speech, dramatics, music, and library work with 41 proficiency awards, 12 vocal music honors, 58 speech awards, and multiple captions for theatre and athletic achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BCHS
Weldon Sundell
Alice Mansfield
Barbara Boyer
Underwood Business
BCHS and Bedford Teachers Plan Summer Activities
Local teachers outline summer plans including study for degrees, summer school, travel and rest. Many will pursue NWMSC Maryville, NWMSC, Ames, Iowa State University, and other institutions while some teach in Bedford or BCHS and several expect travel to Minnesota Denver Wyoming and New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beauna Bartles
Bedford Schools
Agatha Beemer
Gerald C. Bryan
BCHS
Wyoming
Allan Byers
Max Carpenter
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Roger Cook
Lucile Handorf
NWMSC
Maryville
Leu Ellen Henderson
Rath Putnam
Gladys King
King
University of New Hampshire
Durham
Kathryn Kirketey
Bedford
Duncan MacCulloch
Nashua
Iowa
Ina Claire Lister
Marilyn Rucker
Alice Mansfield
Death Clauses Reach Athelstan With Family Visits
Mrs Verna Jenkins reports multiple visits in Athelstan area as kin travel to Gravois Mills and Blockton for Bert Older in Blockton. relatives include Jay Older and M F Older, with other family members from Bedford Ankeny Mt Ayr Brockton and Randolph.
Clearfield bridal shower and school events noted
Clearfield residents hosted a May 22 bridal shower for Mrs. Dick Pierce. A 25th wedding anniversary for Rev. and Mrs. Bruce Henderson was celebrated May 21. Eighth grade promotion at Clearfield Community School occurred May 22 with diplomas to 30 students. Class Day May 25 featured histories poems and wills. Senior valedictorian was Russell Weaver Morey. salutatorian Lois Beggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearfield
Hal Pierce
Dick Pierce
Mabel Boltinghouse
Bernadine Routh
Iinois
Bruce Henderson
Scott
Sabotka
Bud Beemer
Elmer Reece
Wayne Taylor
Taylor
Ann Beemer
Twila Taylor
Twyla Morrow
Frankie Gunselley
Candy Tindle
Marieanna Reece
Sharon Sabotka
Terry
Allen
Ronnie Brown
John
Wayne Wilson
Max Tindle
Clearfield Community School
Jim Reeves
Myrabel Morey
Janet Routh
Laurel Jackson
Mendenhall
Linda Longfellow
Marge Stoaks
Judy Owens
Russell Weaver Morey
Lois Arlene Beggs
Gotschall
Rood
Eugene Trimble
Ruth Miller
Betty Crocker
Local Families Visit Kin Across Town and Counties
Mrs. Phil Terry of Bedford spent Friday with her brother Herman Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Cook and Rodney, Bobby Allen and Ruth Robbe of Grant City spent Wednesday evening with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed Allen. Mrs. Jennie Rusco spent a few days with her son and his wife Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Ruseco and family. Mrs. Phyllis Smith spent the first of the week with her mother and husband Mr. and Mrs. Guy Dugan at Maloy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Terry
Bedford
Herman Smith
Keith Cook
Rodney
Bobby Allen
Ruth Robbe
Grant City
Ed Allen
Jennie Rusco
Leonard Ruseco
Phyllis Smith
Guy Dugan
Maloy
Gravity Local Club News and Legion Activities
Mrs. Frank Ambrose reports Mrs. Rani McKune's return from a week at the Clarence Tribolet home in Bedford where she recuperated from bronchial pneumonia. LeRoy Johnson and Don Tribolet families hosted visits. Mrs. Edward Savage gave a birthday gift and hosted entertainment. Memorial Day plans were finalized for the May 30 dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ambrose
Rani McKune
Clarence Tribolet
Bedford
LeRoy Johnson
Don Tribolet
Edward Savage
Dideriksen
Savage
UTD
Claude Moore
U.T.D
Glenn Brown
Chris Dideriksen
Vacation Bible School Dates Set for Clearfield Area
Vacation Bible School of the Clearfield Community will meet mornings in the three churches on May 29 31 June 1 2 and June 5 through June 9. Multiple local families and guests are listed in recent visit reports and social notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearfield
Wallace Leonard
Scott
East Union Community High School
Juanita Marie Ross
Lorimer School
George Jones
Robertson
Wilbur
Allendale
J. Don Adams
Mark
Prescott
Herbert Phillips
W. A. Thomson
Don Smith
Bedford
Mercer
Wisc
Howard Ball
Allerton
Iowa
Max Whitmore
Jim Morey
Des Moines
Evelyn Morey
Jack
Myrabell
Siam News Visitors Gather At Local Home
Mrs Fannie Shicde reports a list of visitors including Mr and Mrs William Landon Sheridan Wyo Mr and Mrs Orville Landon Casper Wyo Glen and Miss Nancy Esper Oklahoma City Okla and others at Frank Potter home This week also saw Mr and Mrs Roy Weatherly Bedford and Mr and Mrs Floyd Peterman Sharpsburg as guests for the 50th wedding anniversary plans for Mrs Breit Parents W H Whaley Council Bluffs. Chas Shoemaker family spent time in Omaha bringing baby Myra home from Clarkson hospital to Municipal hospital Clarinda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
William O. Landon
Sheridan
Wyo
Orville Landon Or Ae
Casper
Glenn
Nancy
Esper
Oklahoma City
Okla
Frank Potter
Roy Weatherly
Bedford
Floyd Peterman
Sharpsburg
Cecil Breit
Sharon
Savannah
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Bedford Community School
BEA
Nwms College
Villisca
Villisca, Iowa
KMA
Clarinda Auction CO
Clarinda, Iowa
DeKalb Company
Frank King
Star Award
Roland Troncin
Annan
Messec Awards
Waters
Pat Brown
Sousa
Ruth Putnam
Carpenter
Gene Hannon
Princ J. Frank Nugent
Paulette Campbell
Blockton
Gravity
Lavern Wright
Conway
Judy Hanshaw
Wanda Cox
Sally Campbell
Allen Gold
Will
Betty Fine
Glenda Kernen
Grediats
Selina Se Rite
Ville’s
NEMSC
Science
Athlestan News
Verna Jenkins
Athelstan
Jay Older
Gravois Mills
Bert
M. F. Older
Ottis Byrms
Ankeny
C. L. Stephenson
W. W. Byrns
Joy Lea
Terry Stephenson
Sharon Burns
Elmer Osburn
Dean Cobb
Brockton. Jr
Oscar Schaeffer
Ann Crawford
Mt. Ayr
Sidney
Elmer Fitcher
Randolph
Dewey Fidler
Geneva
Nebr
Mrs
Elmer Fluke
Clearfield News
Louise
Finis Park
Siam News
Fannie Shicde
New Market
City Park
Toby
New Market Fire Dept
Aia
Towa
Protectio
Square Deal Insurance Company
Mutual
Paul Morris Bedford
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