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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1938
Page
3
The Missouri Conservation Commission states non residents must obtain a fishing permit before fishing in state waters even though residents need none. Permit options include $10 annual non resident, $3 annual fishing, or $1 fifteen day permit with no exceptions. The note replies to out of state inquiries.
About two hundred to three hundred racing pigeons will depart Burlington Station at 5 30 Sunday morning for a 400 mile homeward flight to St Paul Minn. R W Bridges American Express agent will break the seal release the birds and record the flight time for the St Paul Pigeon Flying club sponsors the race. The birds arrive Saturday evening and are fed and watered at the station.
Conrad Mullen three and a half enjoys sewing with his mother guiding him. The Doyle township boy helped stitch a cushion top and completed the pillow cover, impressing onlookers in Osceola.
The Red Oak Express notes spring moisture lifts spirits in Iowa. Crops thrive as fields turn green and lilacs and roses bloom, rekindling faith and offering hope of harvest and security for the nation.
Four thousand turkeys are being raised at C. E. Tuttle Hatcheries in Red Oak for Lorenz Iowa based Hakes Company. The birds will stay on site about three weeks before shipment to markets and retailers.
Kenneth Smith a 22 year old farmer of Oakland Iowa was arrested on Highway No 6 near Oakland by State Patrolmen Joe Dixon and Mark Flanagan He pleaded guilty in a Council Bluffs justice court and received a five day suspended sentence.
A Shenandoah Sentinel report recounts a large scale iris planting along a highway. Using 18 inch spacing and two rows per mile, the estimate grows from 17 500 bulbs to 35 000 bulbs when counting two bulbs per hole, with Sleepy Hollow and long town stretches included.
Shenandoah Gazette reports pupils at Forest Park School showing affection for their teacher as report cards are handed out. A young student wishes the teacher could teach them again next year, highlighting bonds formed during the school year.
Joe E. Brown stars in Wide Open Faces at the Rialto this Friday and Saturday. The soda jerk detective and a gangland pursuit ignite madcap chaos as Brown saves the day with his trademark humor and comic ingenuity.
The seven dwarfs from Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs are introduced as distinct personalities Doc Happy Sleepy Grumpy Dopey Sneezy and Bashful in the Technicolor feature set for a Rialto Theatre run on June 5–8. The piece details each dwarf's traits from Doc's pompous leadership to Bashful's shy romance.
Simone Simon stars in Love and Hisses at the Rialto Theatre on Thursday June 9 with Ben Bernie orchestrating a publicity plot. Winchell, set against Bernie, discovers the singer and publicizes her, leading to a comic clash at the club opening and a happy, though temporary, ending.
Senator Wagner reveals NLRB record to May 1 1938. NLRB handled 14207 cases affecting 3.5 million workers with most closed by agreement. 1173 strikes settled 556 averted 1200 elections held. TVA board dispute under joint committee. Wage and Hour bill passed by Congress with 97 against. Roosevelt refused to sign 5.3 billion tax bill. unsigned law at midnight.
Local notes record church events and birthdays in Polk and Ross townships. Rev. G W Robey celebrated his 38th birthday with a surprise from church ladies. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Isaac Hutchinson of Polk township. Miss Adelia Newkirk teaches at Hazel Dell school house in Ross township.
Charley Bebout stock buyer at Hopkins purchases the Chas McMaster 240 acre farm two miles north of Hopkins for 14000. Miss Cora M Greenlee and Dot W Blake wed Saturday night at 8. Local residents drawing land in Twin Falls Salmon River project include E E Cass Elmer Hagan James W Beauchamp J S Pieringer Swaim Bros Mrs Emily Hayes and Beryl Paschal.
A son named John Carl was born Friday May 31 to Mr. and Mrs. George Hadley. Another son arrived Monday May 27 to Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Keith of Bedford. Dr. Grom reports a new daughter in the Beckett home at Sharpsburg.
Ten years ago Miss Lois Eckler of Lenox and Rev. Edward Young of Des Moines were married Sunday May 27 at the Christian church in Lenox. Martha Jurene marked her seventh birthday with a party hosted by Mrs. L. B. Taylor. Ethel Louise celebrated her fourth birthday with a party hosted by Mrs. Walter Ewart. Recent marriage licenses issued include N. E. Newbury with Emma J. Morrell of Conway, Earl Landers with Jennie O Neal of Blockton, and Harry Cole with Mabel Brown of Clearfield.
In a newsletter, Frank Priebe urges readers to cool freshly laid eggs quickly during hot weather. He cites candleers noting freshness and shares practical steps: gather often, avoid leaving eggs in heat, move to a cool cellar, spread them to air, and cool overnight before returning to cases.
Political advertisement urging voters to elect Andrew W. Thornell to Congress. It cites his Iowa residence farm ownership and farm experience, independence from Washington, business focus, budget cuts, and support for private enterprise through constructive legislation. It argues Thornell will strengthen the Republican ticket in the fall.
In our town a storm describes Trumbo's bird house mishap with lightning and a gully washer on the highway. It notes rainfall around Gravity and local town counts, then states June 6 is election day with polls open for Republicans and Democrats to choose nominees.
A group of friends and relatives gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Chas Buzzard's home Sunday to honor Mr. and Mrs. Ollen Mothershead and their sons. Attendees included Loren Buzzard, Brice Florea and families, Harold Mothershead, Henry Holker and others from nearby towns.
Mr and Mrs Kirk Smith of New Market spent Sunday at the Willard Smith home. Wayne Hensley and family visited the Clark Gray bill home in Hopkins. Mr and Mrs Ollen Mother schead and sons of Bagley Iowa spent the weekend in the Chas Buzzard home. Mr and Mrs David Barnes called at Allen Barnes home near Bedford Sunday afternoon. Floyd Scott and family of Kansas City visited the A C Scott home Saturday while Mrs A C Scott and Dolores spent Sunday in the Dick Wake home near Sheridan.
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