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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1949

Page

5

Red Cross Water Safety Opens Summer Classes

Vic Robinson announces Taylor County Red Cross Water Safety program starting June 6 at Lake of Three Fires with free swimming lessons for ages seven and up. Participants must provide swimsuits. rentals available. Weekly schedule lists activities in Clearfield Bedford Lenox and surrounding towns with transport arrangements for Bedford children.

Vic Robinson Red Cross Taylor County Clearfield Sharpsburg Conway Bedford Lenox Blockton Gravity New Market The Times-Press

Galey Grocery Remodel in Bedford Expands Storefront

The Galey Grocery and meat market in Bedford enlarges the main room by absorbing Lester Round’s former office. New rent adds this week. shelving and case relocation update merchandise display and the meat department now faces north. Round Meyer relocates his office to the building’s second floor via the existing doorway.

Galey Bedford Lester Round Round Meyer

Social Security Help Event Planned in Bedford

Leo W. Smith of the Des Moines Social Security Administration announces a June 8 consultation in the Bedford Court House Supervisor's Room from 2 to 3 pm. Students with summer jobs need a Social Security account number card, one per person, and existing cards need not be renewed.

Leo W. Smith Social Security Administration Des Moines Court House Bedford

Mary Hamblin Graduates At Coe College

Miss Mary Hamblin daughter of Mr and Mrs A W Hamblin of Bedford graduates from Coe College Cedar Rapids June 4 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in a double major Journalism and Art. She is a Phi Kappa Phi and Delta Delta Delta member and was Bedford High School class of 1945.

Mary Hamblin A. W. Hamblin Bedford Coe College Cedar Rapids Hamblin Bedford High School Phi Kappa Phi Delta Delta Delta

Savings Bond Sale Nears Quota in Taylor County

Gales of E F and G savings bonds reached $159,519 in Taylor County as the drive moves toward a $21,710 quota. County chairman C. H. Young released figures showing the drive opened May 16 and runs through June 30. Iowa totals in this report amount to $28,544 163 or 57 percent of the state's $50 million quota.

Taylor County C. H. Young County Savings Bonds Iowa

Pote Drug Store Changes Hands in Bedford

Mr and Mrs Harlan Pote sold the Pote Drug Store in Bedford to Delmar C Fuller and William D Lewis both Bedford boys. Possession given June 1. Fuller knows the trade area. Lewis recently managed a plant in Winfield Iowa and returns to Bedford. Store to operate as Pete Drug Store with the Petes away for the summer near Colorado Springs and to return for the new school year.

Harlan Pote Pote Drug Bedford Delmar C. Fuller William D. Lewis Fuller Potes Lewis Cudahys Winfield Iowa Pete Drug Store Petes Colorado Springs

Free Movie Saturday Showings At Bedford Christian Church

The God's Acre program committee of the Bedford Christian Church will present free films at the Sid Morris building on Main Street. Screenings start at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday June 4 featuring Our Iowa Grain That Built a Hemisphere Erosion The River Heaven With a Fence Around It and more. The Taylor County Farm Bureau helped arrange through Visual Instruction Service of Iowa State College. Open to the public with no offerings or obligations.

God’s Acre Bedford Christian Church Sid Morris Main Street Lewis Grocery Iowa Walt Dismey Taylor County Farm Bureau Service of Iowa State College Christian Church

Hamblins Visit Williamsburg Virginia for 250th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs A W Hamblin and daughter Dora Jane of Bedford visited Colonial Williamsburg this week. They stayed at the Williamsburg Inn and saw restored buildings as they marked the 250th anniversary of Williamsburg established as Virginia colony capital in 1609.

Colonial Williamsburg Williamsburg A. W. Hamblin Dora Jane Bedford Colonial Capital City City Williamsburg Inn England Virginia Colony

Kay Carson Shines in Carnival of the Dance Recital

Council Bluffs Nonpareil named Kay Carson outstanding for Shenandoah in the Carnival of the Dance at the Council Bluffs auditorium. About 225 pupils of Mrs. Joan Leavitt Bussey performed. Carson led the Indian ballet interpretation, first noted among baton twirlers. Kay is the granddaughter of Mrs. Lou Chandler of Bedford.

Council Bluffs Kay Carson Shenandoah Joan Leavitt Bussey Kay Lou Chandler Bedford

Mrs Pollock Sends Peonies to Times-Press Garden

Mrs Pollock from north Bedford sent a large bouquet to the Times-Press on Wednesday. The peonies are unusually large and fragrant this year in the usual variety of colors. The staff thanks her for brightening their work hours with flowers.

R. BR. Pollock Bedford Times-Press

Thanks For The Berries From J W Hopson Patch

The Times-Press thanks J W Hopson for a gift of Scarlet Beauties strawberries picked Tuesday morning. The berries are large nearly six inches in circumference and praised as worthy of their name.

The Times-Press J. W. Hopson Hopson

Vacation Bible School opens with 1580 enrolled

The Inter-Church Council's Vacation Bible School started Tuesday with 1580 students. Each church oversees a department and activities range from Bible stories to scripture memorization and notebook making. Special sessions are held at the Presbyterian, Methodist, Christian and Baptist churches with named supervisors. A Friday program and Sunday closing event are planned, followed by next week's exhibits in town store windows.

Inter-Church Council Presbyterian Church Gail Paige G. F. Maclean Troy John Shirley Poore Eunice Beebe Shirley Bristow Sylvia Thompson Joy Miller W. H. Hensch Methodist Church Marion Youngs Richard Johnston L. E. Purcell Wendell Prugh Rollie Livingston Christian Church Ben W. Sinderson Mary Alice Shum Amy Lou Poore Nelson Ledgerwood Anna Lee Spencer Barbara Putnam Ruby Stephens T. E. Owings The Baptist Church Merlyn Rucker Wilbert Wilson Frank Jones Margaret Maxwell

Hoover credited as father of American business census

The 1949 nationwide business census is under way with E. A. Durick as district supervisor in charge of the Council Bluffs office. It covers Adair Adams Audubon Cass Fremont Guthrie Harrison Mills Monona Montgomery Page Pottawattamie Shelby and Taylor counties. Durick urges local businessmen to cooperate as enumerators begin visits.

Herbert Hoover Hoover U. S Adams Audubon Cass Fremont Guthrie Harrison Mills Monona Montgomery Page Pottawattamie Shelby Taylor Taylor County Durick

Memorial Service at Dallas Center Cemetery

Memorial services and grave decorations at Dallas Center cemetery will be held on Sunday June 5 weather permitting. IL E Stickelman of Clarinda will announce the address at 2 PM. New Market High School band will play as Nancy Journey delivers the Gettysburg Address.

Dallas Center Cemetery IL. E. Stickelman Clarinda New Market High School Nancy Journey

No Appreciation Day shifted to June 15

The circus visits Bedford on Wednesday June 8 and Appreciation Day is postponed to Wednesday June 15 at 3 p.m. Readers are asked to attend the circus on June 8 and the rescheduled Appreciation Day on June 15.

Bedford

Sprained Ankle Confines Miss Cecile Long at Home

Miss Cecile F Long is confined to her home with a sprained ankle. Mrs Leona England of Clearfield has been a patient at Creston Hospital in Creston.

Cecile F. Long Creston Hospital Leona England Clearfield

Mrs Arneal Critically Ill in Clearfield Home

Mrs Arneal of Clearfield is critically ill at her daughter Mrs Guy Henderson's home. The report notes she is receiving care and is under medical attention as family members monitor her condition.

Arneal J. Arneal Clearfield Guy Henderson

Frank Green Returns After Weeks of Illness

Frank Green of Clearfield is able to greet friends uptown after a number of weeks' illness, marking his recovery and cheerful greeting to the community.

Frank Green Clearfield

Hospital Case Reports Howard Swaim in Municipal Ward

In Municipal Hospital Cla rinda patient Howard Swaim remains under care after an operation performed on Wednesday.

Victor Whaley Returns Home From Hospital

Victor Whaley of Siam is brought home Tuesday evening from the University Hospital in Iowa City after hospitalization.

Victor Whaley Siam University Hospital Iowa City

Colleen Springs Taken To Des Moines Hospital

Colleen Springs of Clearfield was transported Saturday to Blank Memorial Hospital in Des Moines after an incident.

Colleen Springs Clearfield Blank Memorial Hospital Des Moines

Mrs Gertrude Wood Reaches Home After Minor Surgery

Mrs Gertrude Wood returned home Friday from University Hospital Town City where she submitted to minor surgery.

Gertrude Wood University Hospital Town City

Mrs Dean Lyddon Undergoes Appendectomy in Clarinda

Mrs Dean Lyddon of Clearfield was operated on Saturday May 21 for appendicitis at Municipal Hospital in Clarinda.

Dean Lyddon Clearfield Clarinda

Manley Son Taken To St Francis Hospital For Observation

Jimmy Manley son of Mr and Mrs Orville Manley of Siam was taken to St Francis Hospital in Maryville on Thursday for observation and treatment.

Maryville Hospital Jimmy Manley Orville Manley Siam St. Francis Hospital Maryville

Siam man injured in corn planter accident

Ernest Dale suffers fractured ribs after a corn planter overturned on him Tuesday, striking his back while he rode the device.

Ernest Dale Siam

Carl Wyman Returns Home After St Louis Hospital Surgery

Carl Wyman of Malay returned home last week from Missouri Methodist Hospital in St Joseph where he underwent surgery.

Carl Wyman Missouri Methodist Hospital St. Joseph

Mrs Virgil Vincent Returns Home After Hospital Observation

Mrs Virgil Vincent came home Friday from Municipal Hospital Clarinda after observation and X rays.

Virgil Vincent Clarinda

Mrs Ralph Hazel Taken to Municipal Hospital

Mrs Ralph Hazel of east of Bedford was taken to Municipal Hospital in Clarinda on Wednesday for observation and treatment.

Ralph Hazel East of Bedford Clarinda

Bedford Woman Critically Ill With Heart Ailment

Miss Etta Dale Walrath of Bedford is critically ill at University Hospital in Iowa City. She suffers from a heart ailment and osteomyelitis of the leg.

Etta Dale Walrath Bedford University Hospital Iowa City

Nelsons Take Home Polio Patient From St Joseph

Mr and Mrs Viron Nelson of Sheridan took their young son Ronnie home from St Joseph hospital where he was treated for polio affecting his leg.

Viron Nelson Sheridam St. Joseph Ronnie

Mrs Stickelman Injured After Fall From Ladder

Mrs Arthur Stickelman of Siam sustained rib and elbow bone fractures when she fell from a step ladder while cleaning. She was taken to St Francis Hospital in Maryville for X rays and reduction.

Stickelman Arthur Stickelman Siam St. Francis Hospital Maryville

Local Tonsillectomies Performed at Dr Hardin’s Office

Kay Cross and Joan Snyder, both young daughters of area families, had their tonsils removed Wednesday at Dr John F Hardin’s office. Also treated was the young son of Mr and Mrs Neil Combs of Gravity.

Kay Cross William Cross Joan Snyder Robert Snyder John F. Hardin Neil Combs

Miss Avis Muilenberg Receives B S Degree at Morningside

Miss Avis Muilenberg daughter of Mrs. Rena Muilenberg Bedford belongs to the June 1949 graduating class of Morningside College Sioux City issued May 31. She earned the Bachelor of Science degree as the college notes its largest graduating class.

Avis Muilenberg Rena Muilenberg Bedford Morningside College Sioux City Miss Muilenberg

Blockton Seaman Visits Naval Academy

Blockton seaman apprentice Wesley R. Freemyer of Blockton visited the U S Navy Academy in Annapolis Maryland aboard the destroyer USS Henley. The ship took part in ceremonies marking the academy’s 300th anniversary.

Wesley R. Freemyer USN Blockton Naval Academy Annapolis Henley

Reid Hensley Dies in Kansas City

Reid Hensley 48 of Kansas City Kansas died at home Wednesday. Funeral at Hopkins Baptist Church Saturday May 28 at 2 PM with burial in Hopkins cemetery. He was born in Ross township Taylor county and survived by wife Hulda two sons Harlan and Billy four brothers and four sisters plus several in laws and nieces. He was employed by Chrysler Motor Company at death.

Hopkins Baptist Church Reid Hensley Kansas City Kans Mr. Hensley Ross Township Taylor County Tillman Hensley Bedford Chrysler Motor Company Hulda Harlan Hensley Topeka Billy Hensley Wayne Rollie Ralph Halbert Hopkins Alfred Safley Dwight Hopple Russell Wallace Portland Oregon Art Scott Parnell Norman J. Lewis Hopkins Cemetery

Come To Church at Presby Church

Notice invites attendance at Come To Church Presbyterian Church with Gordon F. MacLean as minister. Sunday schedule lists 10 a.m. church school and 11 a.m. morning worship. All are welcome.

Presbyterian Church Gordon F. MacLean Churen

Worship as a Great Event at Ben Sinderson Church

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) announces Bible School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship and Communion at 11:00 a.m. Theme Worship as a Great Event. Children's Day Missionary Offering. Christian Endeavor 6:15 p.m. Union Services at 7:30 p.m.

Christian Church Disciples of Christ Ben W. Sinderson

Baptist Church Hears Sunday School and Evening Services

F H Cowles pastor announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and evening services this Sunday. A children's program is planned for June 12, and the pastor is expected to be home to occupy the pulpit next Sunday. Union evening services will continue through June.

F. H. Cowles Union

Methodist Church Calendar Of Services And Events

Russell Nye and Yaster Church School announce Sunday services at ten. Worship at 1:00 am with theme Living Creatively. Inter-Church Service at 7:30 pm. Iowa Des Moines Annual Conference session in Muscatine on June 8. Annual Student Day on June 12 at 11:00 am. Vacation Church School program at 7:30 pm in the Christian Church.

Methodist Church Russell G. Nye Yaster Iowa+Des Moines Muscatine Christian Church

Zion Church Services Announced for Sunday

Zion Church invites attendance with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. by Rev. T. J. Overholt. Prayer meeting set for Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Amanda Robbins. T. J. and Lulu Overholt, Pastors.

T. J. Overholt Amanda Robbins T. J Lulu Overholt

Morning Worship in Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church

A morning worship service will be held at the Sharpsburg Presbyterian church on Sunday June 5 with Rev Gordon F MacLean of Bedford to speak at 9 00 a m.

Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church Gordon F. MacLean of Bedford

Bedford Library to Open Only One Night a Week

The Bedford Public Library will be open just one evening weekly during June July and August. The Library Board announced the schedule designates Saturday as the sole access night for the summer months.

Bedford Public Library Atn Library Board

Bedford Sees 2.05 Inches In Rain Report

Bedford officials record two point zero five inches of rainfall on Wednesday night as Chambers Bros. relayed government weather data. The measured total emphasizes substantial precipitation for the period and area.

Bedford Chambers Bros

Marriage Licenses Issued By Clerk Of Courts

Clark E. Paul issued licenses to Charles Trompson of Clearmont Missouri and Este Wray of Hopkins on May 28. Robert McMath and Shirley Bailey of Clearfield also on May 28. Roy Bennett and Virginia Reynolds of Lenox received licenses on May 31.

Clark E. Paul Charles Trompson Clearmont Este Wray Hopkins Robert McMath Shirley Bailey Clearfield Roy Bennett Virginia Reynolds Lenox

Anderson elected to Phi Zeta honorary veterinary fraternity

Donald Anderson a student at Iowa State College in Ames has been elected to membership in the Phi Zeta National Honorary Veterinary fraternity.

Donald Anderson Iowa State College Ames Phi Zeta

Lincoln joins N. W. Missouri State Teachers College

Donald Lincoln enrolls at Northwest Missouri State Teachers College in Maryville. Guests at the Elmer Lincoln home last week included Mr. and Mrs. C. Lincoln Sr Miss Kathryn Flynn and Louis Boyle of Pacific Junction Iowa.

Donald Lincoln N. W. Mo J. R. Freemyer Grace Mobley Albert Lea Lulu Ackerman Clearfield Wm. W. Grant Maryville Elmer Lincoln Donald Bedford Glenwood Iowa Pacific Junction

Bedford Community Playground Appeal Seeks Donations

A Bedford committee appeals for funds in the Times-Press to support a community playground. They express disappointment at the small contributions since the previous notice and urge residents to donate any amount to move forward with the project.

Bedford Times- Press

Rural families gather for Memorial and Decoration Day visits

Local residents from Manchester Marion and Des Moines joined relatives across Iowa for Memorial Day weekend. Families visited in Shenandoah and nearby towns, attended BJHIS graduation, and hosted guests from Rolfe Truro Maywood and more. Several travelers planned trips to Pennsylvania Canada and Seattle while others returned home after visits.

George Greenway Manchester Fred Greenway Mary Marion Iowa Walter Greenway Greenway Ilza McMillin McMillin Sam Nicholson Sue and Dale Rolfe Gary Rankin Truro Rankin Claude Rankin Harold Richey Pat Des Moines Vern Timberlake Keith Deal Karen Keith Jr Miami Florida Glade Keith James Keith J. D. Rush Maryville G. W. Redwood Maywood Illinois John Q Nathan Wiseman Ricky Wichita Falls Texas Belva Marshall Wiseman Belvadean Longfellow Roy Longfellow Marshall Clarence Marshall Larry Kansas City Will Marshall Woodward Elmer Ferguson Clarinda W. H. Maloy Pottstown Pennsylvania John The Hill Prep Shenandoah Shenandoah Sentinel Ralph Thompson Amy Maloy F. L. Nellis Indianola M. L Ronnie Vallejo Calif Mary Walker Washington, D. C George Walker Susan Terry Jimmy Rochelle Ilinois Bee Harve Walker Evelyn Dean Walker Bill Walker Omaha Davenport Vern L. Trumbo Kenneth Lucas Sioux Narrows Red Lake Canada Foxbilt Feeds Lucas Earl Sorenson Small Son Seattle Washington John Larsen Homer Caughlan Minneapolis BES Jack Hook Caughlan Edna Hook Albert Spesco Lola Zola Elaine Freemyer Albert Lea Minnesota

Gillettes Buy Bedford Cafe on Court Street

Les Galey and Eldon Poole sold the Bedford Cafe on Court street to Mr and Mrs John Gillette of Villisca with possession set for June first. The Gillets will move to Bedford when the cafe apartment is vacated. They are former Bedford residents and will be joined by their son Bernard and his two children.

Les Galey Eldon Poole Bedford Court Street John Gillette Villisca

New Market Bay In Yokohama Japan Cook Qualified

Dean R. Goforth of the Eighth Army in Yokohama has qualified as a cook under the new Career Plan. He entered service in September 1946 and arrived in theatre December 1946. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harl Beck of New Market and attended school in Maryville.

Dean R. Goforth Eighth Army Yokohama Japan Cook Corporal Goforth Harl Beck New Market Maryville

Frank Luptow Enters New Offenhauser for Iowa Dirt Nationals

Frankie Luptow of Tampa enters his brand new Black Panther Offenhauser for the national dirt track championships on the Iowa State Fair track in Des Moines on Sunday June 12. He faces Deb Smyder, Kent, Bobby Grim, Al Fleming and other nationally noted speed kings as he guns for his eighth straight win this season.

Florida Frankie Luptow Tampa Offenhauser Iowa State Fair Track Des Moines Luptow Deb Smyder Kent Bobby Grim Indianapolis al Fleming Richmond

Corn loan deadlines and storage tips for 1949 harvests

The notice warns June 30 1949 as the deadline to complete corn loan forms and advises farmers to seal corn by June 20. Sealed corn must test moisture at 15.5 percent or less, with 9 foot cribs. By June 1 there were 680 loans covering 693381 bushels and 81 purchase agreements for 121350 bushels. Farmers should monitor spoilage and crib integrity over the next 30 days and plan resealing or delivery to the Commodity Credit Corporation.

Commodity Credit Corporation

County 4-H Rally Set for June 7 at Bedford High

The Taylor County Girls 4-H Rally Day will be Tuesday June 7 at the Bedford High School Auditorium. Registration starts at 9 30 a m with program at 10 a m. The noon luncheon is by the county women's committee. Contests reports campaigns for offices elections and various club events will occur.

Taylor County Girls Bedford High School Hazel Woods County 4-H Loyal Legion Club Faye Shafar Bluebirds Club Carl Winger Polk Sunshine Pals Club Wendell Davidson Victory Ruby Park Clayton Cloverleaf Ralph Andrew Washington Lee Pershing Grant Marshall A. C. Bowman County Women's Committee Charles Wintermute Dallas Delphiniums Holt Lassies Friendship Club Harold Welch Paul Long Noon Jackson G. D. Hensley Beryl Henry Jemy Gay Gals Club Raymond Johnson Delbert Johnson Gay Maidens Club Harold Brown Hampton Wintermute

Birth announcements from Bedford area and beyond

A series of birth notices list newborns and their families. Marsha Jane is welcomed to Thomas and Barbara Larson of Blockton. Phillip Larson son of Douglas Turner and family in Bedford. Richard Lee to Hubert O Dougherty and Wilma Meikle of Bedford. Dennis Lynn to D L Roberts of Kansas City and Arleta Gold. Donnell Hughes to Don Cofer and Catherine Carlton, former Bedford residents. Sally born to Major and Mrs D J Salmon of Dayton, Ohio, previously Bedford residents.

Philip Larson Clearfield Douglas Turner Bedford Hubert O'Dougherty Hopkins Richard Lee O’dougherty Wilma Meikle D. L. Roberts Kansas City Dennis Lynn Roberts Arleta Gold Cleo Gold Don Cofer Denver Colorado Donnell Hughes Cofers Cofer Catherine Carlton Major D. J. “Jack” Salmon Dayton Ohio Sally Salmons Salmon

Last Rites Attendees From Out of Town

Attendees at the Mrs. J. O. Tracy service in Bedford included Glen Tracy and spouse from Des Moines Frank Tracy and spouse from Afton Nelle Tracy from Marshall Missouri Mrs George W. Redman from Maywood Illinois Mrs L E Morgan from Topeka Kansas Mrs J H Chil Cote from St Joseph Mr and Mrs J Will Anderson from Clarinda and Mr and Mrs L A Logan from Shenandoah.

Tracy J. O. Tracy Bedford Glen Tracy Des Moines Frank Tracy Afton Nelle Tracy Marshall, Mo George W. Redman Maywood Ill L. E. Morgan Topeka Kans J. H. Chilcote St. Joseph

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Galey Grocery Coe Pote Drug Store Hamblins Williamsburg, Va Vacation Bible School Ake Dallas Center Howard Swaim Blank Hospital Mrs. Wood Home Morningside Gillettes Bedford Cafe New Market Bay Triple A News Thomas Larson Robert Shields Donald Farlow Marsha Jane
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