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Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1954

Page

2

Bedford social and club notices from May to June

A mix of hometown notices provides wedding and club news. Doris O'Dell hosts a C B S Kensington event in Asington with co hosts Edith Wetmore Nella Steel and others. A May 28 Presbyterian manse ceremony in Bedford united Samuel Lundhigh and Betty Sterling. Benton Social Club met May 27 at Ernest home with quiz questions and refreshments. Country Club Ladies plan a June 8 luncheon at the club house chaired by Mrs Stacy and assisted by several members. The BHM club met May 26 at Anna Hamilton's, with a June gathering planned at Harley Sheley's residence.

Betty Sterling Corning Samuel P. Lundhigh Prescott Presbyterian Manse Bedford Clement D. Loehr Benton Divin Ernest Robert Gray Country Club Bedford Country Club Robert Stacy Ben H. Fuller David Terbell C. W. Steward Austa Martin A. W. Hamblin Anna Hamilton B.H.M. Club Hamilton Harley Sheley

Mrs Marley Entertaine Vs V Club Members

Mrs Marley hosted a V Club gathering with sixteen members present on May 27 and shared tales of the worst purchase. Birthday gifts were given to Mrs Wilbert Wilson and Mrs Howard Swaim by secret pals. A Lake of Three Fires picnic is planned for June 13 for members and families with invitations extended to former members. Dinner committee includes Mrs Donald Johnson and Mrs Robert Marley.

Robt. L. Marley Hogtesa V. V Wilbert Wilson Howard Swaim Carl Marley Lake of Three Club Donald Johnson Robert, Marley

Calendar notices list June events and hostesses

Calendar entries show June 4 8 9 10 meetings and social gatherings hosted by various groups. Zealous Workers Class at Christ Han Church and 4 H Rally Day at the High School Auditorium are among the listed events with designated hostesses.

Zealous Chris Han Clark Spencer High School E.S. Kensington Masonic Temple J. A. G. Club Lewis Carmichael Bedford Country Club CBS Christian Church Jennie Shaw

V F W Auxiliary To Meet At Cox Home

The VFW Auxiliary will meet Wednesday June 9 at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Max Cox with Mrs. Lucile Underwood as assisting hostess. A prior called meeting at Mrs. Mike Katz home May 25 reviewed the books led by inspector Mrs. Helen Russell from Red Oak, joined by Mrs. Mary Ma Charles Mrs. Marie Bush and others. The Bedford group hosted guests afterward at Skylark cafe.

Bedford Assembly Order of Rainbow Masonic Temple W.F.W Max Cox Cox T V. Pw Lucile Underwood Mike Katz Helen Russell Red Oak Bedford Mary Ma Charles Marie Bush Maeville Gerry Tillotson Skylark

Memorial Services At Dallas Center June 6

Memorial services will be held at the Dallas Center cemetery north of New Market on Sunday June 6 at 2 p m Rev C W Severn of New Market will deliver the address Doris Long will read The Gettysburg Address Alvera Severn will read In Flanders Field Taps will be played by Tommy Jetton New Market American Legion Post will oversee services for departed veterans

Dallas Center Cemetery New Market C. W. Severn Doris Long Alvera Severn Flanders Field Tommy Jetton American Legion Post

Zion Church Service Schedule From Overholts Pastors

Zion Church invites all to Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. Evening and prayer meetings announced with Wednesday 8 p.m. services. Pastors are T. J. Overholt and Lulu Overholt.

T. J. Overholt T. J Lulu Overholt

Berea Church of Christ Bible Study and Services

Bible study at 10 15 am preaching at 11 am and evening service at 7 45 pm. Horace Hinds of Harlan Iowa will preach.

Horace Hinds Harlan Iowa

Sacred Heart Church Mass Schedule Bedford Iowa

Sacred Heart Church Bedford Iowa lists Mass times for Sundays 1st, 3rd, 5th at 9 30 a m and Sundays 2nd and 4th at 8 a m Holy Days 8 00 a m. Reverend A S Reiss presides.

Bedford Iowa Reiss

Peters Leads Sunday Services and Youth Installation

Robt M Peters, minister, leads Sunday services with Sunday school at 9 46 a m and morning worship at 11 00 a m. HK Rus serves as general superintendent. A sermon titled Builders and the installation of Youth Fellowship officers are planned followed by Union evening service at the Baptist church at 8 p m.

Robt. M. Peters HK Russell the Baptist Church

First Presbyterian Church Summer Service Plans

The notice lists services at First Presbyterian Church with pastor Clement Loehr and church school at 10 a.m. Morning service at 11 a.m. and a union summer evening service at the Baptist church. Circle No 3 meets Friday June 11 at 7 30 with Mrs Roscoe Van Dyke.

First Presbyterian Church Clement D. Loehr the Baptist Church Circle No. 3 Roscoe van Dyke

Jehovah's Witnesses Weekly Bible Study Schedule

The schedule lists Watchtower study Sundays at 8 p.m. on Resurrection, Our Strengthening Hope. Wednesdays at 8 p.m. for Bible Book Study on Conscious Life Begins on Earth. Fridays at 8 p.m. Theocratic Ministry School followed by service meeting. All people of good will invited.

Baptist Church Schedule Highlights Week Services

Rev Fred H Cowles presides at Sunday school 10 a.m. morning worship 11 a.m. Special music by the senior choir. Communion Sunday. Youth Fellowship 7 p.m. Lesson leader Mary Lou Damewood. De votional leader Roger Mick. Union services 8 p.m. here at the Baptist church. Junior choir Thursday 7 30 p.m. Senior choir 8 p.m. Vacation Bible school closes Friday June 4. If you are not attending church and Sunday school elsewhere you are invited here.

Fred H. Cowles Mary Lou Damewood Roger Mick the Baptist Church Bible School Evil

Mrs Melvin Undergoes Surgery At St Francis Hospital

Mrs. Vern Melvin of Hopkins underwent surgery at St. Francis hospital in Maryville on June 1. Harry Valentine is reported as at the hospital in Savannah Missouri for medical treatment. Mrs. Maud Grayson of Gravity is also noted in hospital care.

Valentine Savannah Harry Valentine

Hospital and accident notes from Clearfield area

Amble of health updates shows several residents receiving care. Ed Stewart of Bedford is healing after a nail infection and will use crutches. Clifford Gayle returns home from Rochester after three weeks post surgery. Drexel Thompson comes home from University hospital Town City after surgery with plans for further procedures. Ten year old Mary Lou Adkisson of Clearfield sustained broken ribs and bruises when a tractor fender broke and she fell. treated at Mount Ayr hospital. Near Bauman was moved to his Clearfield home after hospitalization in Creston’s Greater Community hospital.

Near Bauman Clearfield Greater Community Hospital Creston Ed Stewart Harry Stewart Bedford Rochester Clifford Gayle Minn Drexel Thompson Drexel’ Thompson University Hospital Town City Mary Lou Alfred Adkisson Mount Ayr

Clearfield Social Roundup Highlights Visits and Deaths

Clearfield reports weekend visits by Elma Bye and others from Lenox and Bedford towns. The Hinton and Cortner families travel after the death of Sarah M. Hinton. Local residents attend a Royal Neighbors convention, club meetings, and a family dinner for Chas Johnson and Lorde before their June Loveland trip.

Elma C. Bye Howard Townsend Newbury Ore Ora Stevenson Tacoma Wash Clearfield Maloy Wm. C. Bailey

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