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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1942
Page
3
A compact reminiscence series revisits notable incidents and figures from the Times Press archive. It highlights small anecdotes, local names, dates, and places that shaped the paper’s historical landscape.
A dispatch notes Capt. L. T. McCaun orders Co I to mobilize by Sunday July 2 for a five day assignment to Muscatine. The George Russell store in Buchanan was burgled. $30 cash and two suits stolen. Thomas Potter buys the Albar Store at Platteville. returns to Taylor county life after Shambaugh. Board of Supervisors approves bonds for local justices and constables. A 57 guest gathering at Joseph Smith’s Buchanan home marks his 57th birthday and anniversary.
Twenty years ago Mr. and Mrs. Abe Henderson received a surprise Sunday June 4 at their residence with a basket dinner at noon. Hulda DeMott of Hopkins married Reed Hensley of Bedford Monday June 5 at the Baptist church parsonage. Rev. C W Fletcher officiated. The new garage at the Parsonage was completed and Pastor Gable praised the commodious building for housing his “sliver.” Mrs. Winifred Huff and Mr. and Mrs. R H Fuller hosted a dinner Monday for Mrs. M C Fuller on her seventy seventh birthday. Kirk Hall reported a busy morning loading two carloads of wool to Chicago with more promised as roads improve.
Robert Moffat of Conception Junction asked how much a month’s Daily Forum subscription would cost by airmail to his son in Bermuda. After learning the rate would be 10.40 for a month plus regular 50 cent subscription and small mailing fees, he sent $11 for one month. A defense project in Bermuda explains his interest in local Maryville Forum news.
Ed Goforth announces a time change for the North C B Q freight train from St Joseph to Creston. The combo train will now depart St Joseph at noon and reach here at 3 pm, replacing the previous 8:45 am departure and 11:10 am arrival. The schedule shift allows picking up articles arriving on other trains in St Joseph before noon, avoiding overnight waits.
The Works Progress Administration authorized up to 2000 dollars to protect six miles of river dikes in Fremont County. High water threatened 20 farms, with money directed to dike patrolling and sand bag deployment.
A Winterset report stirred concern as residents heard rumors of poisoned water a dead horse in the lake and typhoid germs found but officials stated the water was safe, noting rain sediment overwhelmed the filter.
Im E N Brown of Marengo served as city health officer for fifty years and was awarded a plaque in recognition of his long service. The presentation followed a note in the Star Enterprise obituary.
Clarinda honors the 16 surviving Civil War veterans for Memorial Day observances, led by the youngest, 92 year old Charles Sinn. The Clarinda Herald Journal notes Iowawide the dwindling group marks the region’s memories of the conflict.
A boxed double domino set given by Mrs. Johnson to Fort Leavenworth sports and games equipment pool. She recalled using it in her youth at home with her family and said the boys at the reception center would benefit. Donations should be left with The News-Press sports editor.
Travelers along highway No. 2 between Shenandoah and Sidney report odd machines built in the West Wishna bottom three miles east of Sidney. Four pet hullers have been constructed to harvest 200 acres for the Otoe Food Products company of Nebraska City.
Monroe County News notes criticism of state liquor stores for low sales of war bonds. It suggests requiring the purchase of a one dollar stamp with each dollar of liquor bought to boost bond sales.
Mrs. A. Van Gundy urged providing a swimming pool for children despite missing bath houses. The city bought the fair grounds and pool two years ago, but the bath houses were torn down and the pool has stayed empty.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a town discussion about tailoring, cuffs, lapels, buttons, and repairs. References to a man who removed trousers cuffs and suggestions of further adjustments. No clear events or people identified beyond generic clothing repair notions.
Twenty five years ago Miss Elsie Burrell of Bedford wed Faye Van Winkle of Clearfield at Bedford home of R. T. Burrell with Rev. L. P. Goodwin officiating. In Chicago, Myra Hull of Bedford and W. L. Rugg of Chicago married in a Sunday ceremony conducted by Rev. Charles Goff, who had led revival singing in Bedford.
A daughter named Joyce Ann was born to Mr and Mrs Roy Brown of Sharpsburg on May 23. John Foley and Frank Foley used dynamite to shoot drifts south of town on May 23. Mrs Francis Matthews of Bedford welcomed a daughter on May 26. Gravity and vicinity reported rain and a heavy hail storm. Charles G Martin Jr sails from New York June 12 to Fontainbleau France for a three month University program.
Missouri engineers unveil the Road Magnet a 135 volt magnetized truck system designed to pull metal debris from gravel highways at 10 miles per hour Three trips cover average roads yielding about 6782 pounds of metal per 873 miles showing the scale of puncture risks during rubber shortages and the machine’s cost about 1 20 per mile with benefits in avoided flat tires and tire damage across the state
Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda star in a lively comedy of manners at the Rialto Theatre Friday and Saturday June 5 and 6. Fonda marries a doctor played by Stanwyck and jealousy erupts as she treats handsome young men in a bustling town.
A group of youths in a Model A car rode through a fuel shed near the Guy Mohler home, then sped into town at 1:30 a.m. wrecking Cruv's weedshed and lawn mower. Neighbors heard laughter as the car passed the school corner. the episode parallels a summer of sunburns, hay fever, and community wartime bonds activism. John A. Straley reflects on personal sacrifice and civilian duty amid wartime calls to buy bonds and support first aid drills.
The newspaper reports that Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn lead the comedy drama Woman of the Year at Rialto Theatre with Fay Bainter Reginald Owen and others in supporting roles. Dramas also include Dr Kildare's Victory with Lew Ayres and Lionel Barrymore.
Ellen Beebe rg argues after a continental stay with her children that government air transfers of groups to other nations could reduce war by fostering understanding. She notes fewer disagreements if people understood others' problems. The piece references last year's Country Gentleman file describing a group of readers from rural and city women who consented.
The article contrasts Chicago’s library system with rural areas, noting 46 branches, 1,000 librarians, and a vast expansion of books and materials. It highlights Victory Drive book donations, shifting demand toward history and technical titles, and the launch of Young Modern Alcoves to bridge gaps between students and adults.
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