Former Pupils Honor Miss Alice Hale at Commencement
At BCHS auditorium on Wednesday night May 25 the 75 graduates recognized Miss Alice Hale the longtime teacher retiring in 1948 after a 40 year career. Miss Hale received place of honor with fourteen Kindergarten graduates in attendance and a standing ovation from speakers and former pupils pictured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BCHS
Alice Hale
Miss Hale
Jan Johnson
Martha Perkins
Cave Cross
Janice Hooper
Larry McGee
Tom Sawyer
Jim Forster
Pat Nappier
Evelyn Spencer
Stanley Hamm
Gary Poore
Harold Shepherd
Kenneth Lucas
Greg Guenther
Man Killed Electrocution While Tree Work Here
A 24-year-old Independence man, J. R. Fitzgerald, was electrocuted Friday morning May 27 while pulling a limb from a tree with a metal hook that touched a 7600 volt line. He worked for Heath Tree Service Co. and died at the Glenn Straight residence after 9:30 a.m. His brother was nearby as bystanders notified others. No coroner’s inquest. He leaves a wife and 19 month old son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence, Missouri
J. R. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Heath Tree Service Co
Kansas City
Tree Service
Glenn Straight
Howard Clark
Shum-Novinger Funeral Home
Weekend visitors fill Lake of Three Fires camping area
Sunday at Lake of Three Fires drew 58 camping groups in the trailer and camping zones for the day and likely that night. The scene resembled a portion of a state fair camping setup with dense activity and tents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake of Three Fires
NFO Meeting in Mount Ayr Set for June 7
Farmers bankers and business leaders are urged to attend a Mount Ayr public meeting Tuesday June 7 at 8 p m in the high school auditorium. Speakers include NEO President Oren Lee Staley finance observer Vince Rossiter and Eddyville resident Bill Chamra with Mrs Ralph Labreton of Udell Iowa offering a farm wife perspective. Zenith TV door prize donated by area members and other gifts announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NFO
Mount Ayr
Vince Rossiter
Haytington
Nebr
Bill Chamra
Eddyville
Ralph Labreton
Udell
Towa
Zenith
Dental Care Fund Receives Donor Support
Donors to the local Dental Care Fund for work on children’s teeth learn Dr. C. W. Steward has completed procedures and the bill is paid. Individual donors gave $80 and the late George Brown Fund increased the total to $150 the amount sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. W. Steward
George Brown
Bedford High class of 1910 survivors meet at reunion
Nine members of Bedford High school class of 1910 gathered for a dinner at the Sky Lark Café five decades after graduation. The group, with spouses and several absent friends, recalled school days as 75 graduates of Bedford Community High’s commencement were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reunion
Bedford High School
Austin Dowell
St. Paul
Minn
M. D. Lewis
Glen Walkup
Bedford
Glen Healy
Muscatine
A. W. Hamblin
Hazel Healy
Milwaukee
Vesta Denton
Harry May
C Allce Chamberline
Des Moines
Ed Beard
Skylark Cafe
Dowell
Hamblin
Mayo
Francis Dale
Kansas City
Guy King
California
Currell
Dot Miller
East Cleveland
Bedford Community High School
Why People Should Vote and How to Get Others Involved
This Farm Bureau notice urges voters to participate to defend democracy and influence primaries. It cites low past turnout in Iowa and suggests organizing by women’s groups, personal contact, and transportation assistance to boost first time voters and overall participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lnst
Iowa
Farm Bureau
America
Farm Bureau Legislative Committee
Julie Livingston To Spend Summer In Germany
Julie Livingston Clarinda high school senior earned a spot as Clarinda’s student abroad for next summer through the American Field Service. She will travel to Nurtingen in Württemberg near Stuttgart, staying with the Kratzmair family and joining a Black Forest area expedition. Her trip departs Montreal June 9 aboard the Seven Seas and returns August 24 in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie Livingston
Clarinda
Germany
American Field Service
New York
Miss Livingston
D. W
Mike] Caviness
AFL
Rollie Livingston
Bedford
Lucile Livingston
Nurtingen
Walter Kratzmair
Giesla
Ursula
Veronica
Julie
Black Forest
Rhine River
France
Switzerland
William Hemphill
Ann
Montreal
Canada
Seven Seas
Wurttemberg
Stuttgart
New Car Registrations List
A. S. Conaway of Clearfield registers an Oldsmobile on May 26. Ronald Lucas of Bedford registers a Ford on May 28. Homer Kimpton of Gravity registers a Chevrolet on May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Conaway
Clearfield
Oldsmobile
Ronald Lucas
Bedford
Ford
Homer Kimpton
Gravity
Chevrolet
State Park Enforces 10 30 P M Gate Cutoff
The Lake of Three Fires state park requires all visitors to exit through the main gate by 10 30 p m daily per state park commission rules. Sheriff Arthur Mastheny will enforce the rule. campers are exempt but others must leave, or face a fine if they argue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake of Three Fires State Park
State Park Commission
Arthur Masttheny
Gravity To Have Summer Library At Methodist Church
The Woman's Study club of Gravity sponsors a library each Tuesday and Friday afternoons through June and July in the Methodist church basement. Funded by the Community Youth's Summer Recreation Project from last year's funds. Opening date June 7 from 2:00 to 4:00 with Mrs. Lee Mitchell and Mrs. Finis Park in charge. Both children's and adult books available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Study Club of Gravity
Methodist Church
Lee Mitchell
Finis Park
Farmers Use Soil Sample Service In Bedford
Taylor County farmers are using the soil sampling service through the ASC office in Bedford. They may request a Field Assistant to collect samples, paying only the soil analysis cost. Analysis takes 4 to 6 weeks, so samples should be sent now for fall seeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
ASC
Bedford
Frank J. Haidsiak
Haidsiak
Wheat Growers to Vote on 61 Program Referendum
The Taylor County ASC office says a July 21 referendum will decide if wheat growers market their 1961 crop under a marketing quota system. If two thirds approve, quotas set at 55 million acres nationally with Iowa allotments apply and price support potentials hinge on quota compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
ASC
Secretary of Agriculture
Iowa
Taylor Masonic Lodge To Observe Its Centennial
Taylor Lodge No 156 A F and A M of Bedford marks its centennial with sessions Friday June 10 with degrees conferred. Orville Stephens Worshipful Master and officers lead arrangements. a pot luck supper follows served by Eastern Star members and officers wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Lodge
A. F
A. M. of
Bedford
Orville Stephens
Eastern Star
Union Vacation Bible School Opens in Sharpsburg
A Union Vacation Bible School started in Sharpsburg on Monday with 49 pupils enrolled and 14 teachers and helpers. It operates in three departments led by Mrs. Richard Underwood in the junior, Mrs. Larry Hogue in the primary, and Mrs. Carl Cordell with Mrs. Jack Cribbs directing nursery and kindergarten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpsburg
Richard Underwood
Sandra Evans
Judy Beck
Sandra Curphey
Karole Knapp
Larry Hogue
Phyllis Breach
Mary Underwood
Linda Beach
Carl Cordell
Jack Cribbs
Naomi Sage
Dena Bycroft
Frank Greenwood
BCHS Students To Science Institute
Two BCHS juniors Merle Engleka and Glenda Kernen win places at summer institutes in Mathematics and Science at Mankato Minnesota State College. Another student euolanda will study Chemistry and Mathematics July 18 to 29 while Merle goes August 1 to 12 in Physics and Mathematics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BCHS
Merle Engleka
Glenda Kernen
Mankato
Minnesota
State College
Dick Steward
State University of Iowa
Euolanda
Glenn Kernen
Bedford
Merle
Fred Engleka
National Science Foundation
ISU
J. Frank Nugent
Margaret Schulz
Gary King
Neighbors Aid Larry Eighmy Farm Restoration Effort
Neighbors and friends gathered at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Eighmy to assist with planting crops using thirty five tractors. Mrs. Eighmy sustained serious leg injuries while mowing a yard with a power mower and underwent surgery at Municipal Hospital Clarinda. The work party included 43 men and many volunteers who supplied food and served midday meals at the Malcom residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Eighmy
Herman O'Dell
Hildred Diggs
Dick Burton
John Bengard
Robi. Malcom
Dennis McAlpin
Max McAlpin
Alvin Pershing
Merrill Webb
Gerald MccAlpin
Colburn Payne
Jim Clark
Earl McAlpin
Clinton Runyon
Bradley Larson
Alvin Buck Brummett
Doyle Cooper
Bill Ross
Carl Cade
Marvin Ellison
Donald Clayton
Floyd Clayton
Bob Pratt
Bill Orr
Doris O'Dell
Bessie McAlpin
Parsons Market
Jennie Gwynn
Rosie Basher
Doreen Drennen
Verla Malcom
Helen Timberlake
Dorothy Brooks
Ferne Payne
Dorothy Runyan
Helen Yearous
Julia Ingram
Mae Teeters
Shirley Bengard
Virginia Orr
Beatrice Cox
Deloris Cox
Darlene Webb
Clark's
Sheriff Praises Memorial Day Weekend Behavior
Sheriff Arthur Matheny reports minimal trouble during the Memorial Day weekend with only one mirror car accident. He commends the county for good behavior and thanks residents for their cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Matheny
Blue Cross Blue Shield Group Holds Annual Meeting
The Tay lor County Health Improvement Association met at the Sky lark Cafe on May 19 with 27 attendees. Des Moines representatives discussed Blue Cross and Blue Shield services, noting 20th and 15th anniversaries for the two groups and highlighting ongoing charitable work and expanded hospital and elder care services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County Health Improvement Association
Skylark Cafe
Blue Cross and
Blue Shield Services
Des Moines
The
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Bedford Methodist plans new church addition meeting set
The Bedford Methodist Church Building Committee and architect present tentative plans for an addition. A Special Quarterly Conference will be held on Thursday June 9 at 8:00 p.m. Dr Merrill D Summerbell will preside. Representatives of Smith Voorhees Jensen will attend. Members and friends are invited. Building Fund has raised over 68000 of 75000 pledged. total estimated cost for the addition and improvements is about 70000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Methodist Church
Merrill D. Summerbell
Methodist Church
Smilth-Voorhes-Jensen
The
Bedford Times- Press
Geraldine John
Times-Press
Times-Press Office
Three Day Jehovahs Witnesses Assembly Planned in Maryville
Plans outline a circuit assembly of Jehovahs Witnesses in Maryville Missouri June 17 to 19 with 1500 expected attendees from 25 congregations in Northwestern Missouri and Southwestern Iowa. Angelo De Manera Jr will headline with talks on Finding Peace in a Troubled World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Missouri
Iowa
Jehovah's Witnesses
Assembly
Angelo de. Manera, Jr
The
Witnesses
Brooklyn
New York
Rebekahs Honor 50-Year Members at Bedford Lodge
Golden Rule Rebekah lodge of Bedford meets at the I C C F hall Tuesday night June 7. Past Noble Grands and 50 year members are honored guests with assembly officer elections and altar dedication a gift from the Past Noble Grand club. Social hour closes the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rule Rebekah Lodge
Bedford
I.C.C.F. Hall
Noble
Noble Grand Club
Mildred Spencer
Verda Irwin
Mildred Kennedy
Marriage Licenses Reported in Several Iowa Towns
Albert Dean Spurrier and Brenda Duey wed in Clearfield on May 26. Oren J. Campbell and Wanda K. McNutt in Blockton and Bedford on May 28. Earl Dinkerson and Beverly Gilbert in Creston on May 28. J. D. Shepherd and Rita Kay Pullen in Sharpsburg on May 28. Kenneth Dale Brant and Wilma Marie Dukes in Lenox on May 28. Wendell Sellars and Linda King in Clearfield and Blockton on May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oren J. Campbell
Blockton
Wanda K. McNutt
Bedford
Earl Dinkerson
Beverly Gilbert
Creston
J. D. Shepherd
Rita Kay Pullen
Sharpsburg
Kenneth Dale Brant
Wilma Marie Dukes
Lenox
Bedford Churches Announce Summer Worship Times
Local Protestant churches in Bedford reveal their summer morning worship schedules. Baptist Church offers Sunday school at 9:30 and preaching at 10:30. Christian and Methodist churches hold services at 8:00 and 10:00 respectively with Sunday schools at 9:00. Presbyterian Church schedules preaching at 9:30 and Sunday school at 10:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Baptist Church
Christian
Methodist
Presbyterian Church
Hensleys Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary in Clarinda
Mr and Mrs James Hensley marked their 50th anniversary at their home 614 West Main Clarinda Iowa on Sunday May 29. They wed May 31 1910 in Twin Falls Idaho. The couple has two daughters Elvin Campbell and Frederic Handorf. About 150 relatives visited and 160 cards were received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hensley
West Main
Clarinda
Iowa
Twin Falls
Idaho
Elvin Campbell
Frederic Handorf
Bedford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oren Lee Staley
NEO
Taylor Masonic ‘Lodge
Union Vacation Bible School
Bob Whitaker
Belle Cornelison
George Crutchfield
Marvin Carlson
Imogene Robinson
Vera Paschal
Edna Edmundson
Association
Lyle Harris
New Market
Fern Straight
Wm. Park
Paul Nelson
Neil Combs
Wm. P. McDonald
Duane Anderson
Clarence Naven
Brooks
Harold Lawson
Conway
Willis Parent
Basil Scott
Wayland Livingston
Allen Barnes
A. V. Gooding
Maryville
N. H. McKinney
Norman
Karen] Akers
Gene Burks
Rex Hatfield
Bill
Sylvia] Hawkee
Hubert Hensley
Route 2
Berthel Ledgerwood
Kay Neil
Trula Schrodt
Trula A. Steen
Clyde
Leona] Stephenson
Cecil Stevens
Jim
Adah] Taylor
Janette D. Wilson
Taylor
Rebekahs
Wilma Spencer
Ann Lindstedt
Ruth Clark
Evelyn Winslow
Rebekah
Albert Dean Spurrier
Brenda Duey
Wendell Sellars
Linda King
Hensleys
Cecil Allen
Hopkins
J. R. Sears
Coffey
Irene Hawthorn
Nancy Thompson
Shenandoah
Donald Scherich
Bruce Mec@larnon
Braddyville
Willard Luther
George Crawford
Delbert Holmsted
Stanton
Grover Hankens
Virginia Scherich
Charlotte
Gretchen Blume
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