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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1958

Page

2

Evelyn Mothershead Weds Kenneth Lyles In Gravity Service

Miss Evelyn Mothershead and Kenneth Wayne Lyles were married Sunday at the Gravity Methodist Church. The double ring ceremony featured a white nylon gown, mint green gowns for bridesmaids, and a reception for more than 200 guests. The couple planned to live in Clarinda after a wedding trip.

Evelyn Mothershead Olen Mothershead Gravity-Bedford Kenneth Wayne Lyles Ben ‘Lyles Prescott Methodist Church Gravity Howard DeVore Donna Lyles Corning Coral Ann Cole Blockton Dwight Mothershead Corwin Akers Oliver Mothershead Chester Lyles Merrill Perry Conway Zella Rimour Jackie Reed Shambaugh

Gift Shower Honors Mrs Norman Green at Titus School

Mrs Norman Green formerly Miss Barbara Harrison was honored at a gift shower at Titus school house on Thursday afternoon May 29. Hostesses were Mrs Albert Campbell and Miss Ethel Hunter. Benton Social club and community club members attended. Pink and white colors with peonies were used. A scrapbook was made for the bride. Games and refreshments followed.

Norman Green Barbara Harrison Titus School House Albert Campbell Ethel Hunter Benton

I S Close To Have Covered Dish Dinner

The I S Sunday school class of the Presbyterian church holds a covered dish dinner at Miss Maude Nelson residence at 12:80 noon on Wednesday June 11. Mrs Ray Kennedy assists. Mrs Frank Mohler leads worship. Mrs Bessie Allen conducts the lesson.

The Presbyterian Church Maude Nelson Ray Kennedy Frank Mohler Bessie Allen O.I.S. Class of Presbyterian Church

Church Schedules and Congregational Notices

Sacred Heart Church holds services on the third Sunday at 10 a.m. and the second and fourth Sundays at 8 a.m. Presbyterian Church lists Kenneth Miller as minister with usual Sunday school and worship times. First Baptist Church notes Sunday June 8 services at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. worship, 6:30 p.m. Senior High B Y F, 7:30 p.m. VBS program, and meetings and choir events through the week.

Presbysterian Kenneth Miller First Baptist Church Calvin Caughey B.Y. F Vacation Bible School Circle One D. J. Kingsley

Early Worship Service at Methodist Church Time Change

Anthony Blankers leads the Methodist Church service with an early morning worship option. The morning service moves from 8:30 to a new time for those who prefer an early start.

Methodist Church Anthony Blankers A.m

Vacation Church School Wraps Up With Play

Ken Burright and June Ellen Stephens lead a Church school on June 8 with Children’s Day worship at 11 am. A Zealous Workers meeting is planned for June 13 at Mrs. Annie Jared’s home. Volunteers praise the Vacation Church School program and the teachers for their hard work and the Junior class prepares a color film titled Jesus Walks in Bedford.

Ken Burright June Ellen Stephens Annie Jared Wilma Spencer Helen Rogers Irene Stone Mildred Spencer Colleen Baker Lois McConkey Baker Ellen Dunn June Jesus Bedford

Local Health Notes List Patients Recoveries and Admissions

Claude Swartz III remains a patient at St. Francis hospital in Maryville under observation. Several others are listed as home from Clarinda Municipal hospital after surgeries or tests, including Clyde Jared and Mary Beemer. Ivan Terrell of Creston is hospitalized in Greater Community with a slipped disc and Donny Murphy sustains a broken leg from a cow kick.

Claude Swartz St. Francis Hospital Maryville Clyde Jared Clarinda Municipal Hospital Bedford Mary Beemer Municipal Hospital Clarinda Richard Fine Siam Ivan Terrell Creston Greater Community Hospital Donny Murphy Flavel Murphy East of Bedford

Local items note surgeries and service members

Bedford area notices list Pat Johnson recovering after mastoid surgery in Des Moines and LaVerne Wall healing from head and face injuries at home after shelling corn. Others enter or recover at area hospitals for gallbladder and gallstone issues, back injuries, or observation. Military personnel include Jack E. Hook at El Toro and Warren Wilson awaiting six months training at Fort Leonard Wood, plus Harry Leighton visiting and reenlisting for Forbes AFB.

Pat Johnson Harry Johnson Bedford Sis Blank Memorial Hospital Des Moines

Brace Keeps Workman Limited After Back Injury

The individual must wear a back brace for an extended period and restrict work and other activities accordingly.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kenneth Lyles Ruth Wynn Mary Mothershead Joyce Perry Sandra Sturms Eleanor and Martha Burright Norma Jean Alexander Virginia Haynie Griswold Prescott High School Blockton High School State Hospital North 15 St Out of Town Htonor Montgomery County Schoolhouse and Contents - Wash Longbranch Villisca Page County Schoolhouse & Contents - Valley Tap Sunny Slope Swisher Taylor County Schoolhouse & Contents Nodaway Typ Frog Pond Villisca Community School District Montgomery, Page and Taylor Counties Aletha McGee Kenneth Gridley Wesley Scott I. S Christian Christian Church Myrtle Snyder Mary Sharp Sohpia Cirksena Fred Rush Wild Rose Club Lake of Three Fires Ruby Terrill Olive Terrell B. Pp. W Business and Professional Women's Club Hannah Mohler Rosa Hosman Luella Straight Ruth John Mary Knapple Country Club Bedford Country Club Al*bert DeMott Drexel Gold Edith Wetmore Carl Howell Delight Thompson Ben Henderson Kendall Terrell Mizpah Bibbins Three V Club Iva Hicks Fonta Campain Annice Horning VY. V. Club V. V. Club Bob Marley Walter John West Gay Club Elnora French O.E.S Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Aileen Longfellow John Edward Whitten Kensington Committee Lucile Wetmore Maxine Travis Ethel Mathew Hazel Lovitt Vera Warneke Hettie Martin Mary Lou Damewood Helen Ruth Timberlake Ellen Vogt Gai Paige Bertha Wintermute Osceola Thurstons Lloyd Thurston Osceola Skylark Cafe Edna Hook Bess Fuller Edna Paschal Jo Chilecote William Farrish C. E. Seherich Ward Roberts Thurstons Veterans Hospital Wedsworth Kans Mr. Thurston Arthur Moores Arthur Moore Rebecca Ann Roger Mick Glen Mick Townsends F. F Paul Townsend Hamilton Ferguson Mark Robinson Frank Stingley Herman ‘Burgmaier Country Boy’s Country Boys Lbr Gentry Sheridan O.W. Club D.O Bibbins Park Elanor French Wm. T. Meikle Elmer Hatcher Lamoani Forrest Graves Rufus Boswelll John Hamilton Lamoai Frnsett Craig Lean Lee Usach College Place Washington Rex Evans Lamont Warren Clark B. H. M. Club Smalleys Nelson Smalley Lois Louise Neil Rowe Otis Rowe Methodist Youth Fellowship Wesleyan Service Guild Woman's Society For Christian Service Federation of Methodist Women Orth Freeman Esther Brown Ames Sacred Heart Church Elmer Baker Ili Mrs. Phil Delles Phil Delles Dugger Dale Dugger Omaha Livingston Virgil Livingston Mick Muniiipal Bedford Cafe Court Street Ihn Miller's Market van Camp’s Tuna Graham REA Tall Corn Oleo LaVerne Wall of Gravity Nelle Thomas Dorr Clarizida J. E. Sickels Missouri Methodist Hospital St. Joseph Floyd Roy Peterman Haynie Roy Haynie Raytown Kansas City Budd Chamberlin Beaford Crum W. E. Crum III Hook Santa Ana Calif ETNCT Marine S/Set Jack E. Hook el Toro Marine Corps Air Station Leighton Harry Leighton Ashiya Air Force Base Fukuoka Japan Glenn Leighton Helen Tucker Jim Jack Jean Wm. V. Tucker Julia Harry Forbes Air Force Base Topeka Wells Sale Bedford, Iowa Guernsey Jersey Bedford Sales Wells Bros
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