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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1936

Page

1

Conway Alumni Elects Officers At June Meeting

The Conway school Alumni Association met June 1 and elected officers for the year: President Mrs. Floyd Burge, Vice President Mrs. Wr.10smond, Secretary-Treasurer Miss Stella Saylor. A banquet at the church served 103 plates with a program and toasts during the meal.

Conway School Alumni Association Floyd Burge Wr.10smond Miiss Stella Saylor Philathea

Perfect Attendance Highlighted in Conway High School

The Conway local column notes perfect attendance for ten students across sophomore to senior levels, led by Grace Harris and Doris Stafford as valedictorian and salutatorian with averages of 93.17 and 92.28. The piece also records a breakfast event with teachers and a commencement address by Bernard D. Greeson of Valley Junction Mo.

Max Hunter Maxine Marshall Dickey Cooper Norma Jeanne Miller Beryle Besco Dale Hunter Grace Harris Merine Marshall Doris Stafford John Saylor Bernard D. Greeson Valley Junction, Mo May Hunter

Memorial Day Visits Highlight Gravity Community

Relatives and friends traveled from Omaha Batavia Clarinda Hamburg Shenandoah Des Moines and Sigourney to spend Memorial Day and an anniversary remembered with Mrs. Perry Williams and friends. Several locals attended gatherings including pinochle nights and hospital visits at St Joseph.

Perry ‘Williams George Finn Omahs Aston Nott Ollie Iowa Clayton Nott Batavis Charles Blakesly Thomas Neaman Fairfield Richard Cooley Clarinda Myrtle Hayes Omaha Jim Flack Jack Snieder St. Joseph Grace Gordon Hamburg Albert Lund Shenandoah C. B. Martin St. Joseph Hospital L. T. Reed John Fuller New Market Ed Heller Dave Peck Des Moines J. M. Darmewood Glen Lock Jay Beemer Gilbert Vehe Griswold Lyle Young Sigourney Tom Young Frank Beemer Glenwood Jesse Morgan Pauline Levi Cecil Hamilton Garver James Hamilton J. G. Savage Stewart Dot Zimmerman Pas Moines Elmer Chamberlin Harold Audrey Taylor C. E. Martin Hawley Mahaffey Creston D. E. Snyder

Local Social Roundup From Gravity and Surrounding Towns

Mrs. Beezley and family journeyed to Yorktown due to Miss Sarah Beezley's illness. Several friends and relatives from Ottumwa Bedford Clarinda Des Moines and Gravity attended visits and memorial Day gatherings.

Blockton Social Roundup Includes Memorial Day Observance

Blockton people attend clubs and family visits with many traveling to nearby towns. Memorial Day services are highlighted by Rev. W H Warrior, an American Legion program, and a poppy sale raising funds.

W. H. Warrior The American Legion A. C. Warren

Community Socials Fill Weekend in Hopkins Area

Mr and Mrs Merrill Vawter and Delores attended Sun school at Maple Grove then dinner with Mr and Mrs Loren Buzzard. Several families hosted and visited relatives, with guests from Bedford Hopkins and nearby towns. Mrs Harvey French and baby returned from Iowa City where a specialist was consulted for the baby's health.

Merrill Vawter Delores Maple Grove Loren Buzzard End Henry Ferrys Paul Thorsnson J Hepgle Crotten Clyde Olrr Ory Smets Aifereo Mire Hobert Pycay Des Beverly Orville Harold Harvey French Baby Iowa City

Hopkins Bride Hears Wedding Toast At Home

The Pistole and Olmstead families are mentioned with social notes. A wedding for a Pistole son from Hopkins is recalled with details of the ceremony at a home and a 1992 Hopkins high school graduation. Residents and visiting relatives are listed, including the Hanna and Robb families.

Local Social News Highlights From Bedford Township

Delores McCoy celebrated her fifth birthday with twenty two friends. Numerous residents attended church homecoming on June 14. Families and friends visited Relatives in Riverton Omaha Bedford and nearby towns. A number attended eighth grade graduation in Bedford and Memorial services. Local residents served on election boards and hosted gatherings at homes and churches.

Delores McCoy Little Friends Robert McAmis Sunshine Club Paul McCoy Lowell McCoy Riverton H. C. McCoy Frank Ross Ernest Spring Jtola Kans Bedford

Locals Attend Funeral and Visiting Notes

Mr and Mrs Clyde Damewood and family traveled to Nebraska City for funeral services for Leon Humphrey son of Elmer Humphrey. Mrs Charles Reardon and son visited her parents Mr and Mrs J A Gaebler. Mrs Elmer Beezley attended Ladies Aid at Ed Darst home near Gravity. Miss June Bowen of Clarinda visited Thursday.

Lee Bedford Times Qmursday Eleanor Applegate Kansas City Frankie Applegat Ray Hoxworth Harry Hoxworth Graham Leota Davison St. Joseph Irene Ulmer Louise Gray Howard Thomas Burton Edwards Mr. Edwards Los Angeles Calif Cleo Morehouse S&j. Joseph Henry Morehouse Fred Pistole Richard Velma Pistole Julia Rusk J. G. Rusk Ted Thelander Chicago Arch McMaster Clifford McMaster Rose McMaster Wallis Jackson Lee Loman Gladys Ada Pettijohn Glade Traster Howard Wolverton Atlantic Jeona Will Fine Louise Fine Creston Fred Gray Max Watts Omaha Lester Shell Howard Traster Cecil John Traster Winterset Town P. H. Stewart St. Louis Kenneth Hopple Atchison, Kans Dixie Owens Henry Engstrom Ada Robbins Fannie Robbins Frank and Elmer Arthaud Trenton Lester Arthaud Chillicothe Gravity Ryan Lenox Dan Ryan Clyde Lave Council Bluffs Sarah Martin Laura L. Kent Muscatine Keokuk L. H. Schoenmann Klatter Club Merrymakers Club Henry Kettle Glen Cobb Denver Johnston Martha Lee Charles Johnston Grant City W. G. Florea Dorothy Miller Evelyn Muntley California Lavonna Drake Des Moines Elbert Drake Ora Zollman Maryville Mabel Smith Seymour J. W. Smith Kate Finn Wilsie Albaugh Arlene Blockton Finn Brothers E. F. Amick Opal Ruby Ida Campbell H. S. Campbell Betty Louise Helen Dean Lincoln Nebr Scott Johnson D. T. Waldrip Waldrip Guthrie Clarinda Ed Johnston Elza Bowers Randolph Lydia King Paul Parrish Emma Ford Conway Whitten Archie. Ameline Garland Vivian Fordyce Don Ford Colorado Vera Mackey Bolckow Ruth Nulph Ellis Nulph C. R. Howell Marjorie Zollman Merrill, Nebr G. C. Schatz Connor Stephens B. F. Mendenhall Kelita Mendenhall Kay Laster Gray J. E.melvin H. V. Melvin K. J. Mendenhall Everett Eberly Ray Eberly Villisea Mae Beery Duug Anos Freda Foy Mendennall Melvin Kllren J. E Melvin Johnsen McMaster G. C. Jackson Bedford Helen Jones Nur Pretski Sidney Ball Lee *Cumberlin Harlan Davison E. T. Mendenhall Clyde Damewood Doris William Humphrey Wade Nelson Levi Kernen Nebraska City Leon Humphrey Elmer Humphrey Charles Reardon Tina J. A. Gaebler Elmer Beezley Ladies Aid Ed Darst East of Gravity June Bowen

What Presidents Eat

A New York World Telegram interview with Mrs. Roosevelt highlights how canned foods help the White House run efficiently. Canned foods supply ready, safe, vitamins rich options, with minimal waste, aiding rapid menu changes for large gatherings and guests.

White House Washington Franklin Delano Roosevelt New York World-Telegram

Sheridan Social Roundup Notes From Local Gatherings

Mr and Mrs I E Churchill hosted a Sunday family dinner honoring Will Barks of Neodesha Kansas. Visitors included many locals and relatives. clubs met for cards and refreshments. families from Warrensburg Waterloo Diagonal and Springfield were listed with weekend visits and hospital news.

I. E. Churchill Will Barks Neodesha Kans Robert Coffelt Clifford Floyd Ne Yentigesngf Marin Rt Gerald Churchill Janet Barks Nettie Caldwell Lorcen Boyd Cecil Churchill Basil Churchill Opal Churchill

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alumni Ass'n Edgar Murray Chloris McCurdy A. W. Taylor Freshen Helen Straight Elmer Freemyer Carrol Worm Margaret Sweeney Arlene Robinson Mildred Baxter Richard Cooper Supt C. P. Thompson Kirkman Virgil Ferry Pete McMullin Hopkins Will Shum Carol Shum Sharpsburg Fred Weller Ray Pitman Willisea Bert Powell T. C. Glassman Mir E. F. Burch Werox Dar. Ryan Mrs. Williams Willis Bates D. F. Snyder Snyder Yorktown Sarah Beezley Charles Lock Gladys Johnson Ottumwa R. B. Monahan Lloyd Bradley Christian Church Frank Willison D. E. Cuttell Carmaleta Marjorie Jack G. L. Brookman George van Alstine Chas. van Alstine Effie Sharp Frank Peterson C. C. Mills A. C. Davis Blockton American Auxiliary Unit Athelstan Estella O’dougherty John O'Dougherty Delno Pickering Mark Shirley Marion Brown Lorraine Howard Howard Pistole Howerd Daugn- Mater Harvey Hoy Tees Heger Howers Tee Prige Uridegresr Pistole Brad Déting Tre Ligh Hopkins Nign Hone Clarence Olmstead Pied Olmstead Don Hanna Junny Glenna Hanna Elves Irvin Hanna Ted Baldwin J. F. Robb W. L. Robb Haze Graf Raymond Warne Nodaway Pearl Smith Siam Howard Smith Guss Church E. E. Orme Geretta Alfred Orme F. L. Bordner Margaret Harold Bayless Joann Bordner Halbert Hensley J. F. Sleep High Prairie J. E. Neumeyer H. V. Melwin Pols Township Raymond Bridgewaeter College Springs Parad Iker Wide World Photos, Inc Sheridan M. E. Aid Will Freemyer Jess Mae Watson R. T. Kirby A. I. Stanley H. F. Holland C. A. Jackson Paul Sanders Ida McLaughlin Earle Hines Irvin Stanley Clark Evans Austin Boyer Warrensburg Charley Wilson A. D. Nye Lucille Tom Nye Waterloo Cleve Bunker Howard Nye Diagonal Phylis Leiberg Springfield Johnny Tucker Strawberry Point S. Tucker Claud Sharp Missouri Methodist Hospital Mr. Sharp Della Mae Kyle Graham and Graham, Mo Etiam Lewa Emmet County Will H. Dilg League General Electric lown-Nebraska Light &Power Company Padendly Eificient Seamice
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