Bedford Weekend Visit Sparks Lighthearted Anecdotes
Mary SCOOP by Mary recounts Liza Farrington's Bedford weekend visit with Nancy and Steve, a brief measles scare, and playful scenes. Des Moines music teacher Helen Nelson and Aunt Grace are mentioned, with jokes about Rit and a shoe shop mishap. Ann Morrow Lindbergh quote closes the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie
Liza
Bedford
Awhs
Nancy
Steve Farrington
Mary Ann Blakemore Farrington
Mrs. Awh
Stevie
Mary Ann
Helen Nelson
Des Moines
Steve
Cate
Hope Blakemore
Helen
Grace
Extension Service 4-H Schedule and Farm Income Report
Extension Service notes a busy June with 4-H tours and events across Iowa including Dallas, Dogpatch, St Joseph, Taylor County and Iowa State College. The farm income study shows 1956 net income rising to 5516 from 2497 in 1955 with higher livestock prices, lower costs, and efficiency factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Boys
Taylors
St. Joseph
Taylor County
Grove Jr. Stockmen
Mason
Beaconsfield
Extension Council
Phil Dwinell
Polk
Iowa State College
Iowa
Iowa State College Extension Service
Harry Crim
Taylor County Extension Service
Taylor Soil Conservation News Highlights Local Projects
Taylor County reports two large dam builds with drop inlet tubes in progress Merrill Webb of New Market constructs a 14000 cu yd fill with a 24 inch main. Dale Sleep builds a 9300 cu yd fill with an 18 inch main Our Soil Conservation Service engineers from Shenandoah supervise the work Rainfall exceeds normal though more moisture is needed to replenish subsoil Plant food loss factors erosion harvesting crops and leaching are discussed with soil management practices such as terracing manuring lime and fertilizers The article notes nitrogen losses from bare soil and cites Purdue University on nitrogen for second year corn A four H club met at Brenda Hanson s home on May 24 with pledges and activities including Better Groomed Girls plans for Rally Day and donations to LFYE
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Webb
New Market
Dale Sleep
Soil Conservation Service
Shenandoah
Taylor County
Brenda Hanson
Vera Paschal
Lf.y.e
Joyce Stites
Wilma Baker
Decoration Day Observances Highlight Town Ceremony
Town honors Decoration Day with a well organized parade and somber program. Veterans groups, the Bedford school band, Scouts, Girl Scouts, and local volunteers marched to Fairview and the Grave of the Unknown Soldier. Elvin Beemer presided as commander and M. D. Lewis spoke, with taps by Bedford’s band and a Gettysburg address by Frankie Wetmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray Ladies
Auxiliary
Scouts
Cubs
National Guard
Girl Scouts
Saddle Club
Fairview
Elvin Beemer
M. D. Lewis
Frankie Wetmore
A. Elton Jensen
Bedford
Per
Demonstrations on Cooking and Baking At Event
Marilyn Bailie demonstrated cooking yellow vegetables and Brenda Hanson showed making a cake by the conventional method. Games were played and refreshments enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Bailie
Brenda Hanson
Kay Russell Nominated for County 4 H Office at Jackson Gingerette
At the May 13 Jackson Gingerette 4 H club meeting at Patty Weir’s home, Kay Russell was chosen as a County 4 H office nominee. Thirteen members two new members Jo Ellyn Beemer and Mary Livingston joined. Committees were named for Rally Day posters and campaign yells. The local better grooming contest is set for June 3 with judges discussed. May baskets were made for the Mother Daughter Tea. ReporterPhyllis Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Russell
Jackson Gingerette
Patty Weir
Jo Ellyn Beemer
Mary Livingston
Sharon Turner
Marilyn Beck
Laura Lee Smalley
Lois Smalley
Janet Beemer
Janice Walston
Phyllis Schneider
Phyllis Jones
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Bedford Times-Press
Bedford Free Arro
Mt. Hedford
Bedford, Iowa
A. W. Hamblin
Taylor
Fedford Thnes-Vrean
Lassociarion
National Editorial
Jassociarion
Scoop
Mary
Des
United States
Herbert Hoever
Art
Trink
John
Ann Morrow Lindbergh
Lucky Four
Lucky
Taylor Soil. Conservation News
Raymond Sneed
Drexel Gold
Sat Conservation Service
Purdue University
Boys In Blue
Veterans’ Organizations
Bedford School
Mr. Hallenbeck
Pride of
Heidelberg
Grandma
Grandpa
Francis Brown
Thykee County
Times
Phillips 66
Peoria
Jackson Gingerettes
Davis Paint Associate
Bob Grimes
Ete
Lucas
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