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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1937

Page

2

Miss Avis Glenn Marries Frank Ross in Rockford Ill

Mrs J M Hardin announces the June 20 1936 wedding of her daughter Miss Avis Glenn to Mr Frank Ross in Rockford Illinois. The ceremony was by Rev H M Bannen with attendants Miss Marion Hermes and William Wenman. Both brides and groom have local ties and Ross heads to Princeton Rockefeller appointment after Wisconsin summer research.

J. M. Hardin Avis Glenn Martinsville Frank Ross New Hampton Rockford Ill H. M. Bannen Trinity Lutheran Church of Marion Hermes Beloit Wis William Wenman Clinton Ross Madison, Wis University of Wisconsin

Calendar of Local Clubs and Society Gatherings

A calendar of events lists club meetings and hostesses from June 4 to June 10, including Wild Rose, West Clayton, Semper Fidelis, Baptist and Presbyterian Missionary societies, Eastern Star at the Masonic Temple, Loyal Standby, Benton Social, Banner Goodwill, West Gay, Forest Grove, W. W., Triangle, Evening Star, and Loyal Larks 4-H. Mrs. H. E. Nelson and cohosts hosted a 1 PM luncheon with contract bridge, followed by a dessert luncheon the next day.

Baptist Missionary Society L. E. Nichols Presbyterian Missionary Society Masonic Temple O.E.S. Kensington C. W Steward C E. Worley Benton Social Club H. W. Hunter Banner Goodwill Club Chas Depew West Gay Club Chester Wheelen Forest Grove Club le Ian Risser W. W. Club Claude Fine Triangle Club Ina Steeves Evening Star Club James Salter Loyal Larks Helene Vincent Ave H. E. Nelson Ren H. Fuller P. O. Crouch

Miss Ruth Hamilton Weds Earl Roberts in Atlantic

Miss Ruth Hamilton of Atlantic Iowa granddaughter of Mrs Rachel Greeley Bedford and Earl Roberts of Corning son of Mr and Mrs Fred Roberts Cumberland Iowa were married in Atlantic on Tuesday June 1 Attendants were Miss Ruby Woodyard and Dale Roberts The couple will live in Corning where he works for Wilmarth Oil Company The wedding dinner was held afterward with many Cumberland and Atlantic relatives present.

Ruth Hamilton Atlantic Iowa Rachel Greeley Bedford Earl Roberts Corning Fred Roberts Cumberland Ruby Woodyard Dale Roberts Bedford High School Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Gamma Theta Epsilon Kappa Mu Epsilon Taylor County College Springs Grant Adams County Iowa State College Ames Lake of the Ozarks Wilmarth Oi Company Bertha Kjar C. D. Weller Laura Harriett Conway Grace Gibson van Gibson Prescott Lewis Roberts Lloyd Glenn Roberts Dorothy Roberts Virgil Roberts

Ladies Aid guest day at Baptist church draws 132 attendees

The Baptist church Ladies Aid held a guest day with 132 attendees. A program in the auditorium featured performances by Trio Three Maids of Lee and several solos and a playlet, followed by refreshments in the parlors and garden flower decorations.

Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church Lee Jewell Williams Ethel Clark Marvis Parker

Loyal Larks 4 H Club elects new officers at Benton township meeting

The Loyal Larks 4 H club met at leader Miss Hazel Woods home on Tuesday May 25 with nine girls present including new members Eleanor Lovitt and Ailee Campbell and guests Julia Hahn and Mildred Davis. New officers elected President Margaret Maxwell Vice President Helen Wright Secretary Bette Bishop Historian Dorothy Souder Phyllis Thompson named delegate to the state 4 H convention at Ames Helene Vincent and Helen Wright chosen as county officer candidates Planning for Rally Day discussed Helene Vincent to host next meeting June 3 The O J S Sunday school class held a June Breakfast June 2 in honor of teacher Mrs A J Sowers with spring colors decorations and toastmistress Mrs Ash The business meeting elected Mrs S R Weir president and Mrs L D Garner secretary treasurer.

Loyal Larks 4-H Club Benton Township Hazel Woods Eleanor Lovitt Ailee Campbell Julia Hahn Mildred Davis Margaret Maxwell Helen Wright Bette Bishop Dorothy Souder Phyllis Thompson Ames Helene Vincent O.J.S The Presbyterian Church H. S. Ash A. J. Sowers

Jim Duncan Receives Birthday Surprise From Friends

Jim Duncan was honored with a birthday surprise Friday evening at his home. A dinner followed at 7 o clock with guests including Miss Jewell Piper Guy Clear and Mr and Mrs Elza McMillin among others. The gathering celebrated his birthday with playful activities and well wishes.

Jim Duncan Jewell Piper Guy Clear Elza McMillin Claude Thompson

Wedding Gift Shower for Mr and Mrs Ralph Price

A gift shower honored newlyweds Mr and Mrs Ralph Price at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Roy Lucas. Guests present included numerous couples such as Mr and Mrs Edgar Murray Mr and Mrs A Taylor and Mr and Mrs H Lee with refreshments served. Those sending gifts remotely included John and Fred Kernen Carl Kernen George Putnam Elvin Griffith Mrs Mary McDowall Belle and Sam.

Ralph Price Roy Lucas Edgar Murray A. Taylor H. Lee Luther Sharp Roy Sharp Gaylan Rachael Roy. Sharp Max Lucas Donavan Vane Lucas Kenneth Lucas John and Fred Kernen Carl Kernen George Putnam Elvin Griffith Mary McDowall Belle Sam

Evening Star Club Hosts May Meeting and Greeted New Member

Mrs Delbert Jared hosted the Evening Star club Thursday May 27 with five members present. Guests included Mrs Frank Camp of Wilsey Kans Mrs R C Marley Mrs Jim Allen Mrs Carl Marley Mrs William Mahan and Mrs Wayne Marley. Mrs Mahan became a member. Mrs James Salter will host a tacky party Thursday June 10.

Delbert Jared Evening Star Club Frank Camp Wilsey, Kans R. C. Marley Jim Allen Carl Marley William Mahan Wayne Marley Mahan James Salter

Rebekahs Honor Children At Covered Dish Supper

The Rebekah lodge at the 1.0.C.F. club room observed Children’s Night with a covered dish supper. Honored guests were the members’ children. Bonnie Jean Hamilton and Suzanne Wetmore sang Shirley Temple songs, accompanied by Lavonne Hamilton on piano. Edward Mumm gave a recitation.

Rebekahs Rebekah Lodge Bonnie Jean Hamilton Suzanne Wetmore Shirley Temple Sons Lavonne Hamilton Edward Mumm

Women club gatherings and missionary meetings noted

Mrs Clymens hosted the B H M club with a comforter tying session and refreshments. June plans include Mrs Clarence Tribolet hosting and missionary society meetings led by Jessie Hardenbrook and others focusing on migrations and international topics.

PEO Sisterhood Invited to Red Oak Tea at Country Club

Chapter C0 of Bedford invited to Red Oak Friday afternoon to join other PEO chapters as guests of Red Oak at a tea at the Country Club. Mrs Dorothy Houghton will speak. G and G Club gathers at Mrs Guy Bower home with nine members and two guests. Each attendee brings a quilt block for the hostess before a brief program and refreshments. The July meeting is planned for Mrs Frank Gunson's home.

P.E.O. Sisterhood Bedford Red Oak P.E.O Country Club Dorothy Houghton G & G Club Guy Bower Roy Helm Tom Roberts Frank Gunson

Wintermutes Host Relatives Dinner Guests Listed

My and Mrs J H Wintermute entertained relatives at dinner Monday. Guests included Mr and Mrs H T Hall Gretchen and Stanley Des Moines Dr Minnie Wintermute Bedford Mr and Mrs Hampton Wintermute Robert and Mrs Lowell Livingston Con way. Mrs W J Nevins to host Wild Rose club luncheon Friday at 1 pm June 4. Mrs Nevins will Mrs A K Morris and Miss Myrtle Snyder.

J. H. Wintermute H. T. Hall Gretchen Stanley Des Moines Minnie Wintermute Bedford Hampton Wintermute Robert Lowell Livingston Conway W. J. Nevins Wild Rose Club

Churches Plan Union Services for Summer Months

The message outlines summer union worship services across city churches with a kickoff in the state park. The Taylor county Boy Scouts request cooperation for their council fire. Morning services are emphasized with a goal to surpass 150 in attendance, and a state convention in Newton is mentioned with an invitation to join the pastor.

State Park Boy Scouts Taylor County Newton

Church Announcement Encourages Attendance and Ice Cream Social

A note invites people to attend a gathering late on Tuesday evening and to join the ice cream social sponsored by the church youth on Saturday evening on the courthouse lawn. Proceeds will fund sending youths to a conference.

Court House

Presbyterian Church notices outline services and events

Robert Boshen, minister, leads Friday May 4 service at 7 30 p m. Daily Vacation Church School closes at Methodist Church. Sunday May 6 Church School at 9 45 a m Sunday Worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Boy Scout Council Fire Ceremony at Lake of Three Fires replaces Union Evening Service. All welcome.

Robert Boshen Methodist Church Boy Scout Council Lake of Three Fires Union

Methodist Church Announces New Church School Plan

W F Overhuiser minister announces a new church school plan starting next Sunday. Church school meets at 9 45 a m with all members urged to attend on time. Morning worship follows at 11 90 a m. No evening service due to a Boy Scout lake service.

W. F. Overhuiser

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Mrs. Ross Martinsville High School Mr. Ross University of Missouri Rockefeller Institute of Medical Research Princeton N. J Bethany West Clayton Morris Market BIG Value Tea A. G NEW Peas Ruth Hamilton Earl Roberts Baptist Ladies Circle D.O.C Circle Chapter Daughters of Ceres Ted King A. J. Willson al Mullen Frank Weatherly Frank Souder, Jr Thursday Club Library Club H. L. Hartzler H. P. Jaqua E. A. Jefferies J. M. Dale Ray Kennedy Tennyson Loyal Larks 4-H Mrs. Sowers Martha Louise Bower Norma Jean Park Thos. Park Martha Norma Jean Mary Elen Park Mady Jence Hawkee Joan Hawkee O.E.S Matonic Temple C. W. Steward A. D. Hahn Robert Coy Harry Putnam Edith Calhoun Ethel Chambers DeEtta Chambers Belle Davidson Nettie Jackson Luella Morton Linnie Butts Ella Fluke Roxie Reid Aktatci Marjorie Pett Josephine Moore Liquified Nat. Gas Corporation Robert Davie Roy Fitzhugh Roy Dean Gail Estel Larsson Dale and Dwight Irene Risser Dean Risser Clyde Damewood Herman O'Dell Orlen Price Marjorie Gillette Ronald Ivan Mrs. Delbert Jared Bruce Clymens B. H. M. Club Clarence Tribolet Presbyterian Society Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Allie Nelson I. C. Welch Philippines West Indies Church OF Christ the Methodist Church Idance Bedford Firemen Mildred Severs Ripplette Seersucker Primrose Batiste Foxcroft Washandrede Dimity la Cire White Butterick & New York Thompson ‘Mercantile Company
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