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Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1960

Page

9

Walston's Grandson Promoted ROTC Cadet Major at ISU

Gary D. Hoover, grandson of Walston, rises to Cadet Major in the 20th Air Force ROTC Cadet Wing at Iowa State University Ames. He serves as Materials officer and is son of Ralph Hoover and Mrs. T W Gary. Active duty begins this summer at a California Air Force base, returning after the quarter ends.

Gary, D. Hoover 20Th Air Force R.o.ts Iowa State University Ames Ralph Hoover Coon Rapids T. W. Gary Air Force Base California

Clearfield Faculty Announced for 60 61

Clearfield Community school lists its 1960 61 faculty with three departing teachers replaced. Merle Nevenhoven named half time guidance. William Scarcliff to lead high school. Donald Brooks designated football and track coach. Gladys Bennett set to teach second grade. kindergarten to sixth grade teachers listed.

Clearfield Merle Nevenhoven Iowa State Cedar Falls William Scarcliff Cantril Iowa George Williams Donald Dean Brooks Ventura Paul Kerber Gladys Bennett Redding Veda Sundell Iva Pugh Monna Dennis Jessie Reynolds Marjorie Reynolds Claire Fellows Edra

School Staff and Start Date Announced for 1960 61

Seventh grader Neumeyer and eighth grader Lola Monroe join Mildred Matthews among students noted. The 1960 61 high school staff includes Merle Neuenhover as guidance teacher Ruth Miller English and German Frances B Jackson industrial arts US history chemistry John Perrenaud music Eugene Trimble coaches James Reod football track drivers training Donald Brooks high school principal William Scarcliff office secretary Evelyn Morey superintendent L N Jackson janitor Pete Horton. Cooks Marietta Abarr Helen Keenan Helen Hargin. Bus drivers not yet hired. Classes begin Monday August 29 1960 with courses registered and a future course list to follow.

Donald Dean Brooks William Scarcliff Evelyn Morey L. N. Jackson Carroll [Pete] Horton Marietta Abarr Helen Ae Gladys Keenan Helen Hargin

Larry Stephens To Be Interviewed For State Office

Larry Stephens 18 son of Mr and Mrs Donald Stephens of Conway is among eighteen 4 H boys in Iowa chosen for state officer interviews. He will be interviewed at Iowa State University this Thursday May 26 as part of the selection process.

Larry Stephens State Office Donald Stephens Conway Iowa Larry Iowa State University

Eight 4-H boys to vie for state officer posts at Ames

Eight 4-H boys are to be selected as state 4-H officer candidates. They will be elected during the 4-H Short Course at Iowa State University, June 14 to 16, 1960. Larry, member of the Calvary-Go-Getters 4-H club in Taylor County, has a record as a 1959 Grain Marketing winner and Town State Fair blue ribbon demonstrator.

Iowa State University Larry Calvary-Go-Getters Taylor County Mack McCall Lenox George Nelson Clearfield

Ann Livingston Named 1960 FFA Sweetheart in Clarinda

Ann Livingston of Clarinda High School was named the 1960 FFA Sweetheart by WEA chapter members during the annual awards assembly where she also serves as Student Council president. The award follows earlier honors this year including basketball queen and carnival queen, with active involvement in Honor Society and music groups.

FFA Clarinda High School Ann Livingston Rollie Livingston Clarinda WEA Livingston Girls Recreation Association AFS Clarinda Herald Journal

Two Bedford Ladies Retiring from Northwest Missouri College

Mrs Blanche Damewood and Mrs Blanche Lawler, long time quad house mothers at Northwest Missouri State College Maryville, will retire at end of current school year. Damewood joined in 1952 and has served as Quad Six house mother and overseer of the New Quad the past three years as first house mother for the combined Men s Hall. Damewood, a Gravity native, has four daughters including Mrs Vane Lucas and Mrs Kenneth Lucas of Bedford, Mrs Caryl Miller of Lenox and Mrs Mark Anderson of Lincoln Nebraska.

Blanche Damewood Blanche Lawler Northwest Missouri State College Maryville Bedford Taylor County Damewood Gravity Vane Lucas Kenneth Lucas Caryl Miller Lenox Mark Anderson Lincoln Nebr

Bedford Ladies Depart for Summer Plans at College

Mrs Damewood will vacation in Portland Oregon and then return to Bedford to occupy 704 West Street. Her grandson Basil Lucas and family will move from the Damewood home to the Grimes apartment. Mrs Lawler, long time college employee, will live in Bedford after leaving the Quad One house-mother post.

Damewood Portland Oregon Bedford West Street Basil Lucas Grimes Lawler The College Quad One Sigma Trau Gamma

New Market Comm school holds 29 graduations in 1960

New Market graduates numbered 29 at the community school exercises held in the school auditorium on Thursday May 19 1960 with Rev C M Potter conducting the invocation and James Duncan of Drake University delivering the address Supt R R Watson presented diplomas and announced honors Maureen Greeley earned first place with Barbara Jean Bix second Other honored graduates included Larry Darrell Karg Katherine Lou Crawford Martha Jeanne Perkins Mary Margarite Anderson and Dwila Sue Pratt Family and alumni guests attended events including visits from Virgil Cannon and Oakland area residents and trips to Omaha Iowa over the weekend

New Market New Market Community School C. M. Potter Jas. Duncan Drake University R. R. Watson Thomas Hayes Maureen Greeley Barbara Jean Bix Larry Bertha Corbin John McPherron Norwalk Iowa Ruby McNutt Shirley Omaha McNutt Holly Clark Zetta Noble Harvey Young

New Market Social Notices And Obituary Highlights

Mrs. Lillie Greenway Minnie Rayburn Ermal Rayburn and Mary Young linked to New Market ceremony with Mary a graduate. Church of Christ met at Robt Malcom home with 12 present. Ten Commandments studied. Hattie King died in Salem Oregon. services held there. Eve Journey Ralph Pratt visited with Roy Pratt. Missionary Roseltha Kenagy home on furlough. to speak at Methodist church June 3. Memorial Union service May 29 at 8 pm with Rev D S Johnson. Baptist Ladies Aid met at Irvin McKay home with 8 members. Several families visited Kansas City to see Lloyd Bock family in New Market Atlantic visitors.

Lillie Greenway Minnie Rayburn Ermal Rayburn Cedar Rapids Wm. Young Bedford New Market Mary Young Church of Christ Robt Malcom Margaret Fuller Malcolm Hattie King Old Memory Salem Ore Evan Bankston Eva Journey Ralph Pratt Roy Pratt Roseltha Kenagy United Presbyterian Church College Springs Methodist Church United Missionary Church D. S. Johnson Baptist Ladies Aid Irvin McKay McKay Mattie Ellison Kenneth Bock Atlantic Paul Golding Phyllis Billie McDonald Gary Lininger Chas. Bock Kansas City Lloyd Bock

Sheridan Nuptials Report Joann Gartside Marries Leo Parman

Miss Joann Gartside daughter of Mr and Mrs Oakley Gartside of Parnell married Leo L Parman son of Mr and Mrs Leon C Parman of Sheridan on May 16 at the home of Rev L B Day in Maryville. The bride a 1960 Northeast Nodaway R V high school graduate and the groom a 1958 Sheridan High School graduate are now at home in Sheridan with the Hollidays attending.

Dall Churchill Sheridan Joann Gartside Oakley Gartside Parnell Leo L. Parman Leon C. Parman Sheridan

Local Social News From Grant City and Sheridan

Grant City visitors Mrs Cecil Churchill and husband came Friday. Mr and Mrs Jack Hartmann left Thursday for Portland Oregon after visiting aunt Mrs Dall Churchill in Sheridan. Aunts Mrs M Wyckoff and Mrs Alva Wyckoff of Bedford joined dinner for Mrs Hartmann's birthday. Widows club met Friday with Mrs Glass for a share a dish meal. Mrs Bertha Hibbs hosted guests Wednesday before leaving with Mrs Kathleen Snow for Estes Park Colorado for summer work. Mr and Mrs Wayne Hennegin and son visited relatives in Kansas City last Sunday. Larry Walker visited with his family in Sheridan after graduating May 13 1960 from boot camp at San Diego. A church conference at Sheridan Methodist Church reported Rev R D Ezell in charge of three congregations.

Cecil Churchill Grant City Jack Hartmann Portland Oregon Dall Churchill Sheridan M. &. Wyckoff Alva Wyckoff Bedford Hartmann Widows Club Glass Bertha Hibbs Kathleen Snow Estes Park Colo Wayne Hennegin Kanass City Larry Walker Duane Walker Larry Recruit Training Center San Diego Calif Sheridan Methodist Church Gaynor Conception R. D. Ezell

Caution urged on amateur rocketry by National Safety Council

The National Safety Council warns teens and others to avoid amateur rocketry, noting the risk of severe injury. Founded in 1913 to prevent accidents across traffic home public and work, the group is headquartered in Chicago.

Moon Earth National Safety Council Council The Chicago

Bedford Library Receives $25 Gift for Books

The Bedford library book committee announces a $25 gift from the Thursday club of Bedford to purchase new books. The donation is appreciated as library upkeep costs remain heavy.

Bedford Library Board Thursday Club of Bedford

Gift Requests for Books and Allowance Shortfall

A plea notes recipients feel slighted by their late allowance and requests consideration. It asks for timely funds and mentions that additional gifts to buy books would be greatly appreciated.

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