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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1937
Page
3
An 1840 tobacco stamp, paid tax 32 cents per pound, was found at the E. C. Doroth y home in Keosauqua during remodeling. The board bearing the stamp and a second 1871 internal revenue stamp was hidden between walls, origin and placement a mystery.
The Otoe Food Products company opened the canning season with a brief spinach run then paused by heavy rain. Sixty five acres were planted locally with spinach and cross river supply expected, indicating a three week run. Pea crops on Wyse farm to start in about three weeks with 160 acres planted locally and 2209 acres of sweet corn planned for the season.
The Hamburg Reporter office and Fred Hill’s newspaper are cited in a Nebraska City News-Press Kick column alleging libel against Bert Hershey or Bernie Spencer. The writer jokes about libel and threats of a Missouri River jump, noting uncertainty over the exact target.
Basque sadness over Guernica’s destruction contrasts with news that the Oak Tree of Guernica, long tied to Basque independence, has sprouted anew from a tiny shoot as a hopeful omen. The tree’s historic role as meeting place for the Junta and as a symbol of sacred agreements adds weight to the revival.
Government agents in Hamburg completed the purchase of lots for a new post office. The buyers were former owners Mrs. Lottie Mincer and H. H. Griffith. Bid letting is expected by June 12 with May 12 as the original notice date delayed by abstracts. The project promises local employment and marks Hamburg as a first class post office without a federal building.
Acres of melons are being planted by Nate Sexton and sons near town, about ten acres, with Don Huntsman planting half an acre. Bill Brown to the northwest has thirty acres in and more planting underway, while several smaller plots join the effort. The district anticipates a plentiful harvest this fall depending on crop success.
Mr and Mrs A Leae and son Mervyn visit St Jaedi with Mrs Noble to honor their five year anniversary. Mr and Mrs Stithem celebrate fifteen years of marriage.
Clinton Craver sold 22 spring lambs averaging 77 pounds going for 11.75 per hundred on the St Joseph market Monday. He previously sold 60 head on May 25 at 18 per hundred. Lambs and ewes grazed alfalfa pasture fed oats and hay.
Rev Fred Kreutz of Sac City and his family escaped unharmed when a rifle fired from a passing truck hit the road behind their car, pierced the rear window, and shattered the front windshield in rapid succession.
The Bedford Garden Club presents the Lionel Barrymore film A Family Affair at the Rialto Theatre Friday and Saturday June 4 and 5. Cecelia Parker Eric Linden lead a story of family trials, with Barrymore as a county judge resolving a town crisis and averting disaster.
The review highlights Swing High Swing Low as a vocally rich romance with Carole Lombard and Fred MacMurray, featuring music, dancing, and a Panama nightclub plot. It also notes The Jones Family comedy Off to the Races at the Rialto Theatre with Slim Summerville and Ann Gillis, promising humorous domestic chaos and a county fair race finale.
Miss Myra Hull domestic science teacher and W L Rugg were married in Chicago by Rev Charles Goff. She is Maryville normal school graduate with five years teaching. They plan summer travel in the eastern states.
Miss Letha Stephens and Silas Brown wed at the Stephens home with Rev. Fred Coley officiating. Zenith Pfander and John Wilcox married in Bedford with Rev. Coley. they will reside in Topeka. Helen Fitch and Clyde Stephens announce their daughter Helen married Harold Fitch in 1927 at Glenn Ellyn Illinois. A son born to Cleo Gold of East Mission on May 28. Simpson College grants 103 graduates including Eva Pickering Bedford Helen Brown Gravity Paul Miller Conway Carl Pace New Market.
About fifty House members met in the Caucus Room to discuss a final draft bill authorizing government ownership of the Federal Reserve Banking system. The measure aims for early consideration before adjournment, while relief measures and farm support also dominate talks.
Mrs. A F Hopkins and daughter Iva Lucas from Red Oak and Galesburg NL visited Gravity cemetery. Lillian Hill of Grand Island Neb visited Memorial Day at Miss Mary Hill home. Etta Parks and Lester Parks attended a shower in New Market. Ann Oxford returned to New Market from residence with S L Ray. Jess Morgan of Omaha visited daughter Mrs Albert Levi. Abbie Reid returned from Denver to New Market. Marion West family Velma Leighton visited A J Leighton home. L T Reed and Laura L Kent attended Memorial Day services in Seymour IA and Powersville Mo. Matt Gardner and grandson from Wichita Falls TX visiting relatives in town. Ray Hamblin of St Joseph visited sister Mrs Harley Nickell. Leo Sharp of Chicago spent time with Effie Arp. Wern Husie of Kansas City visited with Geo Roberts. then they went to Lincoln Neb.
Frank Priebe urges farmers to embrace Record of Performance stock to boost profitability. He notes National Poultry Improvement Plan efforts in 41 states, 130000 birds tracked, and hatcheries adopting ROP birds to improve hatchability livability egg production and body weight. He warns against focusing solely on egg price and feed costs.
Mary underwent ankle surgery in Iowa City with the foot cast for months ahead. Dodie’s high school graduation brings pride as Hank grows taller and Mary pursues violin. The column discusses family resilience, lettuce plans, kitchen routine, and a booming blue grass seed harvest with strong prices expected in the region.
Ot tumwa resident Miss Naomi Van Nice spent Memorial Day with relatives. Ada Viczpoct of Michigan visits relatives nearby. Omaha guests Mr and Mrs Ted Frum and children stayed with Mrs Perry Williams. Lincoln and Bedford locals visited the area over the weekend. The Pierce and West families joined gatherings at local homes. Graduation services for a grandson were attended by Mrs Pierce in Omaha.
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