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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1972
Page
1
A historic image shows a hitching rail at the east edge of Taylor County courtyard during a busy season. The caption evokes Carmen De Gasztold's lyric about an old horse's hardship and endurance, reflecting themes of labor and memory.
Mrs Holly Clark reports community dinners for May birthdays and Mother’s Day visits in Hopkins and Bedford Iowa. Attendees include Numeyer, Stroburg, Archer, McDonald, and Langley families plus relatives from Maryville and Blockton. Several trips to Shenandoah and Omaha highlight local social activity and school graduates.
Oak Hill News notes Mr. and Mrs. Martin Myers of Loveland Colorado as May 18 dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Schooling. They were among 14 couples married at station KFN F Shenandoah on March 16 1935 and recall their ties while keeping in touch with the others. Mrs. Myers is the former Bessie Mae Anderson, niece of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur.
Social items document birthday dinner for Mrs. Fio Grimm at Chitty Cafe with Mae Sanders and Belle Phelan. Visitors include Loren Bayer of Silver City at Richard Underwood’s home and Ralph Hoover’s group with Mrs. Tom Walston. Regular home visits and family travel are listed among local residents and relatives.
The record lists several Bedford residents and local patients. Mrs. Lulu Hopson was hospitalized in Clarinda May 28. Dr. James Lucas had elbow surgery at Clarinda Municipal Hospital last week. Mrs. Elza McMillin was dismissed May 20 from St. Francis Hospital in Maryville. Mrs. Cleo Perkins has been home in Bedford since May 21 after dismissal from Maryville. Mrs. Earl Morgan returned home May 22 after nearly a week at Rosary Hospital in Corning.
A wry reflection notes the appeal of bygone times while acknowledging they may have contained hardships, suggesting nostalgia glosses over the flaws of the past.
Junior high boys' baseball team announces practice starting Monday June 5 at 9 a.m. at the Bedford ball diamond. The session marks the team’s early season workouts and internal prep for upcoming games.
Richard L. Bunn of Rockport Missouri and Gravity Missouri earned a Master of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Nebraska Lincoln on May 19. A 1963 BCHS graduate he earlier earned a BS in mechanical engineering from Iowa State University in 1967. He works for Northern Natural Gas in Omaha Nebraska. He is married to Cheryl Ann Barnes and they have a four year old daughter Leigh Ann.
Driver license examinations and renewals will be offered at Bedford City Hall on Thursday June 1 15 23 from 8 30 a m to 4 30 p m with officials on duty.
A writer recalls digging up a cedar hitchin post on a mountain Idaho cattle ranch. despite hours of digging the post sits on solid rock, bound to remain. The tale links old ranch life to enduring community values and resilience.
Community church schedules for Christian, United Methodist, and other local congregations list service times and events. Local social items include graduations, weddings, visits from relatives, and club activities. Public notices mention radio programs and a future DVBS event in mid June.
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