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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1955

Page

2

Community wedding and social notes from the parish

The text records a local wedding and social events at a church in a community. It lists attendees such as Mr and Mrs, the Quenadinae Samilius, Mrs. Welmur Mackie, and others, with descriptions of gowns and ceremony details. It notes music, prayers, and a variety of social gatherings including entertainments, dinners, and club meetings across dates in June.

Mise Lowlee Jean Sovinge Ef Mc Sod Mies Wittar Varinger Riktacd Bheer Warikie Mr. Ami Irs Welmur Mackie le Bax Boved i Bensteed Drie Ware Redi Rezes Werrem Hanur Vis Orie Claguom Cihrituia Titer Cuin Seatagneam Wae Estem Komal Marin Emersan Uy Uriieerdm Soi Pai Siema Sesilon Soc Tinon Tung Vilege Worrville Happs Delta

Couple Wed In Bedford Involving Sparks Of Creswon Family

The wedding at the home of the minister united Miss Merwe Tamerine and Mr. Sparks in a ceremony attended by relatives from Blacktom Creswon and Blockton. The groom works for Western Light and Telephone and is a 1953 Bedford graduate, while the bride is a 1953 Blockton High School alumna. The couple will reside at 1104 Dodge Bedford.

Wie Sturter Merwe Tamerine Boarieon Berame Geran Cyerice Sparks Kim Wrs Alin Spacke Creston Satarelay Anendanta Mr. and van Reber Welkun Blacktom Coeying Saundra Spacks Creswon Bridgeradam Diana Walkup Blockton Sparks Western Light & Telephone Company Bedford Blockton High School Dodge, Bedford

Johnsons Announce Nauchter engagement in Bedford

Viz and Mrs. Harry A. Johnson of Bedford announce the engagement of their daughter Shirler Cardowell of Bedford to Mr. More R. Howell of Mount Vernon Missouri son of Mr and Mrs Howell. No wedding date has been announced.

Harry A. Johnson Bedford Shirler Cardowell More R. Howell Mount Vernon Missouri

Rainbow Assembly Meeting for Decrees On Jone Al

Rainbow for Cirke will meet in a late session at the Masonic Temple Wednesday night June 7 at 7 00 otek Degrees with bet conferred on candidates Rainbow Cris to meet at the cenmle for practice on sun daw June 5 and a practice on Tuesday June 7 at 2 00 pm

Pedford Assembly of the Order of Rsaimbow Cirke

Comin lob members Have Dinner Party

Members of the Reaford Committee held a dinner party at the usual Tuesday evening gathering. The party featured Winnie and Warr Johnson, Gilth and Prank Watmore, Tia and Robl Civenagstan, Odeo and Uy Borning, Ante and Guy Willer, with cord faiph Tuumpson noted. Boharbour

Elib Maych Winnie and Warr F Johnson Gilth Prank Watmore Tia Robl Civenagstan Odeo Ani Uy Borning Ante Ane Guy Willer Deidedie Cord Faiph Tuumpson Boharbour

Devites Save Guest Relatives Sitting At Event

A report lists guests including Mrs Gina Bread Mr and Mrs Robert Paul Grov Margarat Taner Gatlatin Otis Pachyett Barbara Baul Stuste Mic hela Kane Maeanar and others. The note references a Lovite gathering with names across multiple households and mentions Hie Lovite during the sing.

Em Loverance Taino Gina Bread Robert Paul Otis Pachyett Barbara Baul Stuste Michela Kane Maeanar Michael Bucky Gmaiaro Darra Thompson Connie Jan Chavlags Bobby Pavitt David Patt Pauli Triemua Hage Mins Jay la Efi Mibu Guam Solbiatt Mimuing Mimuing Warelitt Ural

Mason City Graduation Completes 1946 Class

Miss Stepikensom to Teaei of Brookton graduates from 46s Camiral Coijlees in Mason City on May 10. Stewart leads in psychoigy major as peers celebrate diploma in commencement exercises.

Miss Stepikensom Teaei Mason City Mise Norma Sephensor Besifarnd

Mrs Johnstorm Dies in California May 19

Mrs Orville Joienstomn of San Tapamamio California died unexpectedly May 12 in California. She was the wife of a former Gedfor resident Growdle and a nephew of Mrs D W Binke. No further details available.

Johnstorm California Orville Joienstomn San Tapamamio Calif Ste Gedfor Ethel Carter Geiford D. W Binke

Ebert Accepts Job As Hartley Teacher

Hartley school announces Ebert has accepted a teaching post. The report notes his prior experience and the expected start date later this year. Background references to local officials and community ties are mentioned in connection with the appointment.

Ebert Hartley

Coarbs At Daughter's Home In Missouri Notice

Mr and Mrs Gearse Combs of Belford are visiting Springfield Missouri with their daughter and family. Visitors from away last week included Mrs Osa Burger Mrs Hazel Foster Ned Combs Dale Combe from New Market Mrs Camince Falk of Oakland California Mr and Mrs Francis Marshall of Amena City Rans Mrs Milfred Bernard of Oakland California.

Rans Milfred Bernard Oakland Calif

Rural School Visits Highlight May Day Maryville

Pupils and teachers from Ross No. 1 and Layton No. 3 toured Maryville on May 1, visiting Mount Alverno Convent and the KNTM broadcasting station among other sites. The group included teachers Larry Wilkes, Mary Layton, and Vern Lucilender-Weddam, with students from both districts listed among attendees.

Ross No Layton Maryae Cradn

Unclear Names Prompted by Damaged OCR Fragment

A damaged OCR excerpt with garbled names and places mentions Huse Tonailestomy and others, including references to Mr. Ed Mira and Jim Jonas, but provides no clear event, date, or location details to summarize.

Mekip Jones Ed Mira Jim Jonas Leno oniAletomy

Weekend Visitors Share Time at Cortis Fisita Home

Cortius Fisita Home and Mrs Dan Corliss of Avatts aur Borsa Base in Bulle vile DL spent the week and ty o o away with ise parents Mr and Mrs Walter Cortes Wr and Mra Robert fushift of mnaha and Betty darvenpon and Nancy Jean of Qar Duin were weekend visitors in ole Walter Corliss home.

Ade Dan Corliss Avatts Aur Borsa Bullevile Tyo O Walter Cortes Robert Fushift Mnaha Betty Darvenpon Nancy Jean Qar- Duin Ole Walter Corliss

Memorial Day Weekend Guests Fill Bedford Area

Bedford locals hosted relatives and former residents during Memorial Day weekend. Visitors from Des Moines Kansas City Davenport and Ames joined families at Memorial Day services and local gatherings amid warm nostalgia and community events.

Unclear OCR Summary of Local Graduation and Community Notices

Fragmented OCR text describes a high school or college ceremony with graduates including Bastiera, Karem We Cox, and others, plus mentions of attendees and family members. It references a Sunday church service, birthdays, local officials, and various community names and places.

Local Dinner Guests Share Weekend in Town

A list of residents and visitors visiting for dinners and family gatherings. Names include Mr and Mrs Manning, Mr and Mrs Forrest Wendentil, Judith Thorne, Rob ert Thorne, and Judith leaving for a comm render school, with other attendees from Independence and Clarion.

Amd Wes Beery Clagton Barrett Chom Stewart Ben Clagton Aloe Clarivnfs Endi Wittt Amfiers Cecil Wai Druih Glenn Iniinson Qgmatia Mrc Forrast Wendentil Ron Ari Chausiter Judith Jones Tr Omane Robert Thorne Miondi Callawond Stie Otters Florence Dhdier Oliian Barth Thorne Mitton Mier An¢É Mirs Conner Tally Mhe Peers Jara Duekineon Dhugiters

Community Notes and Social Gatherings Report

Local social scene updates report hosted events at homes around Des Moines. Guests include Mrs Beck and Mr Barker with formal dinners and missionary loan discussions. Visits span Des Moines and Katlan ton area with relatives and friends sharing hospitality through midweek weekends.

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