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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1968
Page
5
The Bedford blood drive at the Masonic Temple notes donors including Gerald Beemer, a Conway grocer and council member, who announced a bid for Taylor County clerk in the September 3 primary. The report lists dozens of local residents who answered the call and gave blood.
Three Bedford students earned Drake University degrees at the June 2 Des Moines commencement. Harold Alan Bowers received a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Law School. Allen Clark Miller earned a Bachelor of Science from the College of Business Administration. Jesse M. Jackson earned a Specialist in Education degree.
Harold Hatfield a 1968 BHS graduate and former local resident has earned two fellowships allowing study in Russia and travel in Western Europe. He leaves New York June 15 for orientation in Helsinki before three weeks in Leningrad and a total six weeks of travel prior to returning September 6. His wife Sue will stay with her mother in New Jersey.
A local flower show unveils its theme Melody in Bloom for a non competitive display. Organizers invite gardeners and clubs to contribute arrangements and horticultural displays at the community center.
Howard R Freemyer son of Mr and Mrs Zelbert Freemyer of Bedford has been elected a new member of Delta Theta Phi fraternity at Baylor University School of Law Freemyer a freshman is a graduate of Southern Illinois Enrolled in law studies at Baylor and while a student has earned recognition in class ranks
Spec. Rodney H. Wehrhan nephew of Leonard Knott of Sharpsburg and son of Harold and Mrs. Wehrhan of Lincoln Nebraska was wounded April 30 near Quang Tri South Vietnam. He sustained shrapnel wounds to left arm and head during an early morning ambush and returned to the United States for surgery. He is on convalescent leave at Fort Riley Kansas. Enlisted June 1967 he has two purple hearts in 11 months with the 1st Cavalry. A Lincoln High School graduate he attended two years at the University of Nebraska.
Taylor county employees will attend the school of instruction in Red Oak June 11. Most county offices will be closed.
Fourteen men and boys planted 55 acres of soybeans at Mrs Mabel Hawke's farm on May 28 with planters discs sprayers and a tractor provided by local neighbors. The effort included Tim Pratt Bill Hawhee and dinner helpers Mrs R R Watson and Mrs Merie Harland. Mr Howard Hawhee died earlier this spring.
Six Taylor County students received bachelor degrees May 25 at Iowa State University. A record 1,364 degrees and certificates were earned. Graduates include Joyce F. Keith English and Speech Bedford Patricia A. Sickels Applied Art Education Gravity Edward Armstrong Electronics Hugh A. King Mathematics Honors Program Lenox Joan Walter Lucas Home Economics Education Mary C Moyle Physical Education for Women.
Robert Teel named administrator of Pearl Terrace Nursing Home in Bedford after Navy service and business degree. Tim Lucas hired to assist veterinarians in Creston summer. Regional Mail Users Council meeting planned June 10 at Cres Post Office with Bedford Corning Creston Greenfield Mt Ayr reps.
Richard Owens of Ashland Nebraska has been hired by the joint Adams and Taylor counties boards as Director of Special Education and Consulting School Psychologist. He brings 13 years of teaching and administrative experience including special education programs in O Neill Cherry County and Chadron State. Owens is married with two children Laurie and Mathew. his wife works as librarian in Ashland Schools.
Pur. Seven L. Oxley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oxley of rural Bed, is listed with U.S. 54930425 Class 48 63 OOC 2nd Bn 1st Bde C S T. Huachuca Arizona 85613. Pvt Steven L. Oxley is connected to the same listing and location.
4 H club members in Taylor County will have an opportunity to have their sheep sheared. The event highlights 4 H activities and regional youth participation in agricultural projects.
Marcia Smith from Bilockton a BCHS student will join 81 winners of a statewide essay contest funded by the Missouri Electric Cooperatives. She departs June 7 for a Washington trip by chartered bus to view government landmarks and meet legislators.
Nationally known band the Lemon Pipers will perform at the Grant City Roller Rink on Web June 12 from 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. The group, known for Rice Is Nice and Green Tambourine, has sold over one million copies. Members hail from England and the act will tour the U.S. this season.
Army Private Richard W. Mier age 18 son of Mr and Mrs Wayne F Milter of Ford reported in local obituaries death notice.
Former residents contribute to Bedford Development Corporation seeking to attract industry. New names include Mary Hamblin Ovrom Keosauqua Iowa Frances J Flick Ames Iowa and Elaine Sharp Dewitt New York with pledges notes urging alumni support to help Bedford survive and prosper Dr William Harris notes broad backing from past residents and current locals across numerous donors and firms helping the effort.
Bill Everhart junior was one of three Peru State College players named to the ISUwnan All Nebraska College Conference baseball team by coaches of the five member loop. Everhart, a left handed pitcher, went 3 2 with two one run losses 4 1 2 his other loss was not shown in the readable text.
Ed Wearin, candidate for state senate, opposes a plan to enlarge school districts amid debate over new teaching ideas. He cites current access at the Southwest Lowe Learning Resources Center serving all schools and questions expanding the district’s scope.
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