Mohler Relatives Hold Twelfth Annual Reunion at Bibbins Park
The Mohler family held their twelfth annual reunion at Bibbins Park on Sunday with sixty seven attendees. A picnic lunch followed by ice cream and cake, then an afternoon of visiting. W A Mohler and J F Mohler to organize next year’s picnic. Dorothy Meenhler named secretary. Numerous relatives listed among attendees from Osceola Sharpsburg Shenandoah Farragut Clarinda and Bedford among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohler
Bibbins Park
W. A. Mohler
J. F. Mohler
Dorothy Meenhler
D. M. Gibson
Frank
Bernice
Donavan
Louise Crawford
Jack
Jimmie
Osceola
Max Shum
Clarinda
Glen Brown
Francis
Sharpsburg
O. B. Young
Shenandoah
Wilma
Helen
Howard Young
Farragut
C. C. Mohler
Zetta
Marie
Harold
Marion Mohler
Charles
Mary Beth
Buddy
Grover Mohler
Ardith
Erma
Eula Jean
Bernie Mohler
Henry
Arlene
Richard
Virginia
Frank Mohler
Dorothy
Paul
Howard Dean
Charles Allen
Cecil
J. E. Stewart
Kenneth
Goldie LaVerne
Bryan Mohler
Henry Barr
Guy Mohler
Cy Shaddy
I. W. Bristow
Robert
Max Lucas
Orville Daugherty
Bedford
Rebekah Circle Will Have Evening Meeting
The younger ladies of the Rebekah lodge will entertain the Golden Rule Circle at the I O O F hall Thursday evening June 14 at 8 o clock. The group includes Ruth McMaster Doris Snyder Hildred Houck Audrey Cox Eva Klopp Lena Reith Gail Reynolds Rose Thompson Flotilla Greenlee Mary Ewart Opal Bally Mabie Jones Ethel Pierce Jean Moode Carolyn Foley and Hazel Weingarth James. Miss Fern Jefferies Is Honor Guest At Shower Mrs C W Steward and Mrs Merle Travis entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs E A Jefferies Tuesday afternoon at a pan shower to honor Miss Ferne Jefferies who is to be married Sunday. The after owners Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Golden Rule Circle
I. O. O. F. Hall
Ruth McMaster
Doris Snyder
Hildred Houck
Audrey Cox
Eva Klopp
Lena Reith
Gail Reynolds
Rose Thompson
Flotilla Greenlee
Mary Ewart
Opal Bally
Mabie Jones
Ethel Pierce
Jean Moode
Carolyn Foley
Hazel Weingarth James
Dancing Club Social Dance At Country Club
The young married people's dancing club will hold a social dance at the country club this evening. Music will be provided by the Kings of Rhythm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings of Rythm
Lib rary Benefit Tea Speaker at Methodist Church
Mrs. J. C. Turner of Clearfield spoke at the Library Benefit Tea at the Bedford Travel club sponsored event. Her talk on The Chalice of Antioch highlighted a Worlds Fair exhibit, aided by pictures and books. Church parlors displayed roses peonies and syringa in a red and white scheme. Music during serving by Elinor Thompson Mildred Severs and William Crum. About fifty attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Turner
Clearfield
Methodist Church
Bedford Travel Club
Elinor Thompson
Mildred Severs
William Crum
Russell Honor Rollers Party For HK Russell
Mr and Mrs Henry Russell hosted a roller skating party in Sheridan on Friday evening to honor their son HK Russell and their niece Miss Rat Slagle. Music games and refreshments followed at the Russell home with a long list of attendees including Mary Longfellow Mary Helen Payne Irene Risser Jean Houk Miss Lucas Arlene Henry Nan Jones Vera Grace Vadonna Lucas Doris Cubbage Dorothy Safley Madelene Fluke Ruth Slagle Junior Wainwright Lawrence Stark Dean Brown Carl Longfellow Max Pool Doyle Henry Gilbert Henry Wilson Longfellow Orie Grace Ivan Longfellow Raleigh Grace Jessie Grace Vern Straight Verl Straight Howard Straight Dean Risser Dean Hawkins Lucas brothers and HK Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Russell
Sheridan
HK Russell
Miss Rat Slagle
Russell
Mary Longfellow
Mary Helen Payne
Irene Risser
Jean Houk
Miss Lucas
Arlene Henry
Nan Jones
Vera Grace
Vadonna Lucas
Doris Cubbage
Dorothy Safley
Madelene Fluke
Ruth Slagle
Junior
Van Camp Family Picnic at Bibbins Park
Members of the Van Camp family held a picnic at Bibbins Park Sunday. Attending were Mr and Mrs D B Van Camp Mr and Mrs August Warneke and family Duane Robert and Tene Mr and Mrs Glen Van Camp all of Bedford Mr and Mrs Kinsey John and sons Kenneth Howard and Ivan of Sharpsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Camp
Bibbins Park
D. B. van Camp
August Warneke
Duane
Robert
Tene
Glen van Camp
Bedford
Kinsey John
Kenneth, Howard
Ivan
Sharpsburg
R-Gu-Not Bridge Club Picnics and Card Party
Members of the R-Gu-Not Bridge club held a picnic at Ribbins Park last evening followed by an evening of cards at Miss Gayle Rey's home. Miss Ferne Jefferies, who is to be married Sunday, was presented with a gift. Also a Missionary Girls Meet at Maxwell Home, The Queen Esther Circle of the Methodist Episcopal church met Tuesday evening with Mary Josephine Maxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ribbins Park
Gayle Rey
Ferne Jefferies
Maxwell Home
Queen Esther Circle
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mary Josephine Maxwell
Lenox Happenings Include Showers and Visits
A prenuptial shower for Miss Juanita Oshel was held at her parents home ahead of her June wedding to Harold Clayton. Lenox residents attended various society meetings, visits, and social events including OES gathering in Lamont, Annette Newcomer society at Church of Christ, and multiple family visits from Agency Iowa to Des Moines and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Oshel
Earl Oshel
Oshel
Harold Clayton
B. H. Clayton
Herman Holden
George Clayton
Thomas Graham
Leland Graham
Leonard Bubb
Lou Bubb
Charles Deaver
Luella
Jefferies Swanson Wedding Set for Sunday Afternoon
Miss Fern Jefferies of Bedford and Stanley Swanson of Hopkins Mo will wed at the bride’s home at 4 PM Sunday. Rev C F McMican will officiate in a double ring ceremony in front of about fifty guests. Postnuptial residence planned in Hopkins after June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Jefferies
E. A. Jefferies
Bedford
Stanley Swanson
Hopkins
C. F. McMican
Talkington Birthday Celebration Near Sheridan Mo
Friends and relatives gathered Sunday at the Wayne Talkington home near Sheridan Missouri to celebrate Mrs. Talkingtons sixty ninth birthday anniversary. A basket dinner was served at noon with ice cream and cake in the afternoon. Attendees included Al Talkington Merjorie Harold and Bobbie Des Moines Mrs Lee Snyder Omaha Mr and Mrs Howard Richie Howard Allen and Betty Ellen Clarinda Mr and Mrs Tra Talkington and Minnie Shepherd Free Allen Mr and Mrs Clyde Scherich and Laura Lindley Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Talkington
Wayne Talkington
Sheridan
Talkington
al Talkington
Merjorie, Harold
Bobbie
Des Moines
Lee Snyder
Omaha
Howard Richie
Howard Allen
Betty Ellen
Clarinda
Tra Talkington
Minnie Shepherd
Free Allen
Clyde Scherich
Laura Lindley
Bedford
Honor I. J. Bailey On Anniversary
I J Bailey was guest of honor at a Bibbins Park picnic dinner Sunday celebrating his birthday anniversary. His son Roy Bailey, recently discharged from hospital, attended as guest. Family and friends including Mrs I J Bailey, Mrs Florence Russell, Mr and Mrs Parker, Mr and Mrs W E Fitch, Mr and Mrs Roy Bailey and sons, Dean and Harold, Mr and Mrs Cash Evans and daughter Mary Lou, Mr and Mrs Charles Owen and children Lorraine and Richard, Mr and Mrs Paul Miller, Miss Eileene Moore, Mrs Charles Cornell and son Charles Jr. of Hannibal Mo were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Bailey
Bibbins Park
Roy Bailey
Florence Russell
Tom Parker
W. E. Fitch
Dean and
Harold
Cash Evans
Mary Lou
Charles Owen
Lorraine
Richard
Paul Miller
Eileene Moore
Charles Cornell
Charles,Jr
Hannibal, Mo
Mrs Francis Speaks At Auxiliary Meeting
Mrs. M R Francis spoke at the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion meeting on child welfare. A one o'clock luncheon was served at Mrs. M D Lewis home. Poppy sale totaled 45.60 with no immediate decision on fund use until school opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
M. R. Francis
Ladies’ Auxiliary of the American Legion
M. D. Lewis
Gladys Spurgeon Named Hostess for Bedford Club Season
Gladys Spurgeon, owner of the Dew Drop Inn, will be hostess at the Bedford Country Club through September. She will serve lunches dinners and cold drinks to members during the summer. She hopes to arrange special dinners and parties with Tangemerit for upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Spurgeon
Dew Drop Inn
Bedford Country Club
Quilting Afternoon for Local Club Held
WW P E Club meets Wednesday afternoon June 13 with hostess Mrs Orville Allen and a roll call of a salad or garden recipe. Earlier Mrs Carl Wilson hosted May 27 gathering with thirteen members and two guests, indulging in quilting and a basket making lesson followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Allen
H. P. BE
Carl Wilson
David van Camp
Perry Carmichael
Evening Star Club
Allen
Edd Glover
Marvin
Paul Cobb
West Clayton Community Club Meeting Hosts Readings
The West Clayton Community club met with Mrs. Fred Kingsley and Mrs. Elizabeth Carter Friday evening. The program featured readings by Mrs. Henry Barr, Mrs. Fred Kingsley, Miss Zetta Mohler, and Mrs. George Irwin, music by Orville Stephens, a dialogue by Virginia, Paul, and Howard Dean Mohler, Doris and Dorothy Kingsley, Mary Beth, Charles and Buddie Mohler, and a newspaper read by Miss Hazel Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clayton
Dinner honors Shaw McIntosh guests from Las Animas
Mr and Mrs Budd Chamberlin hosted a Friday dinner for Kenneth Shaw Margaret Kenneth and John McIntosh of Las Animas Colorado. Guests included Mr and Mrs M A Sawyer Mr and Mrs A A Taylor Mr and Mrs Clint Powell Mr and Mrs Roy Haynie and child and Donald Haynie. The same group joined for dinner Saturday at the Sawyers home in Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budd Chamberlin
Kenneth Shaw
Margaret
Kenneth
John McIntosh
Las Animas
Colo
M. A. Sawyer
A. A. Taylor
Clint Powell
Roy Haynie
Child
Donald Haynie
Sawyer
Bedford
Kensington O. E. S. to Meet at Temple
Mrs. W. H. Gooding will host the O. E. S. Kensington group after the regular chapter meeting at the Masonic Temple on Tuesday evening June 12. Assisting hostesses include Mrs. J. W. Lacy, Mrs. L. B. Taylor, Mrs. P. O. Crouch, Mrs. R. H. Fuller, Mrs. Frank Wisdom, Mrs. T. E. Anderson, Mrs. Roy Melvin, Mrs. J. W. Taylor, and Miss Ruth Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. S. Kensington
Temple
W. H. Gooding
Masonic Temple
J. W. Lacy
L. B. Taylor
P. O. Crouch
R. H.fuller
Frank Wisdom
T. E. Anderson
Roy Melvin
J. W. Taylor
Ruth Hamilton
Loyal Legion 4 H Girls Meet at Templeton Home
Loyal Legion 4 H club gathered at Mrs C E Templetons home on Friday June 1 with ten members in attendance. Members named a material for roll call and displayed a pattern. leader instructed in various binding techniques. The group praised a best groomed girl and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Legion
Templeton
Loyal Legion 4-H
C. E. Templeton
Bailey PTA Holds First Summer Party at Beck Home
The Bailey P T A met at Mr and Mrs W F Beck's home Friday evening for a business meeting followed by a vocal program and lawn stunts. Ruth Hamilton performed as a guest artist, about fifty members attended, then ice cream and cake were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey P.T. A
W. F. Beck
Ruth Hamilton
Blockton Move For Cosand Family In Ottumwa Outing
Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Cosand and daughters Tene and Jane Louise plan to relocate from Ottumwa to Blockton. Cosand rents the former Mumma store and will move his grocery stock there, residing in the Eaton property. Mrs. Cosand is sister to Mrs. Amick. Blockton residents joined a Grant City dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sisk’s home, with several local families in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.R. Cosand
Tene
Jane Louise
Ottumwa
Blockton
Cosand
H. O. Mumma
Co. H. Eaton
E. F. Amick
Wayne Sisk
Grant City
A. J. Warden
Glen Cobb
B. A. Florea
W. G. Florea
Frank Florea
Helen Ruth
Larkin Hall
Dump truck dirt clod injures Clearfield worker
Leo Woodside of Clearfield was bruised and knocked unconscious for a few minutes when a large clod of dirt fell from a dump truck on county road work north of Bickton. Mrs. H. E. Rich of Des Moines attended the funeral of Mrs. Sarah Dowlin. Virginia Dowlin took her home. Miss Virginia Dowlin, Shenandoah teacher, will vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Dowlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Woodside
Clearfield
Bickton
H. E. Rich
Des Moines
Sarah Dowlin
Virginia
Virginia Dowlin
Shenandoah
J. G. Dowlin
Mrs. Dowlin Dies in Blockton at 69
Mrs. Sarah Dowlin, 69, died at her Blockton home Saturday evening June 2. Funeral at Christian church Monday led by Rev. Charles Showalter with Rev. W. H. Warrior assisting. burial in Rose Hill cemetery. Born in Derbyshire England, she came to America at eight months. Husband David R. Dowlin died eight years ago. She leaves three children Grace Shafer, Glade Dowlin of Blockton, and Bruce Dowlin, who died years ago, plus six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Numerous local residents visited and attended related services and events through Decoration Day week. The Taylor County WCTU convention met in Blockton at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Dowlin
Blockton
Christian Church
Charles Showalter
W. H. Warrior
Rose Hill
Dowlin
Derbyshire
England
America
David R.dowlin
Grace Shafer
Glade Dowlin
Bruce Dowlin
Frances Newton
Beatrice
Diagonal
Miss Fern
Burt
Charlotte Warrior
Mary Ann Blakemore
Marcelle Nelson
Bedford
N. O. Hickenlooper
Kate Finn
W. S. Albaugh
Arlene
Omaha
Jane Smith
Isadora
Vivian Fordyce
Maryville
Opal Amick
Ottumwa
A. R. Cosand
C. V. Hamilton
Gerald Harvey
Truman Straight
Harlan Campbell
Chariton
Murs. Hamilton
John Kennedy
Steen
Lois
Conway
Minnie B. Keenan
Merry Makers Club
Henry Kettle
Taylor County
Methodist
Children’s Day Program at Church of Christ
The Church of Christ hosts a Bible school from 9:45 to 10:50 and on Sunday the children present their Children’s Day program. Officials expect one of the year’s best attendance for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Church Services and Union Meeting Announcement
Morning worship and Communion from 10 56 to 12 with a sermon by the minister. Junior society will meet at 7 P M. The Union evening service will be in the Christian church with a message by Co F McMican. Mid week prayer service every Wednesday night. Presented by J C Harris Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fe - Junior
Union
Christian Church
Co. F. McMican
J. C
Harris
Baptist Church Services and Children’s Day Plans
Clark M. Crowell pastorates a Baptist church with Sunday school every Sunday at 7:45 p m and an 11 a m preaching service. Midweek prayer meeting is Wednesday at 8 p m and a union service at the Christian church Sundays at 8 09 p m. Next Sunday is Children’s Day led by the Junior Department with Misa Hazel Beck in charge. The W W G missionary society meets next Tuesday at the Kingsleys’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Christian Church
Misa Hazel Beck
W. W. G. Missionary Society
Dorothy
Doris Kingsley
Methodist Church Schedule Notes with Absence of Pastor
The church will meet for church school at 9 45 a m Sunday with no preaching due to the pastor's absence. Epworth League devotional at 7, Union evening service at 9 in the Christian church, Union mid week service at 8 p m Wednesday in the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Church
Epworth League
Union
Christian Church
Methodist
Assembly of God Church Reopens After Dedication
Citizens cooperated to purchase the small church now located here. Dedication May 13 by Rev Elmer Traullenger of Tarkle Mo. May 21 roster lists forty names. Services Sunday school 9 45 am church 11 am evening 8 pm Tuesday 8 pm young people's service main weekly evangelistic service Saturday 8 pm all invited Use Times-Press Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Traul Lenger
Tarkle
Birthday fete honors Jimmie Nelson birthday
Mrs. Carrol Nelson entertained a group of boys Monday afternoon to honor the eighth birthday of her son Jimmie Nelson. Guests included Junior Crowell Nelson Blakemore Paul Hahn Richard Mohler and Henry Mohler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Nelson
Carrol Nelson
Jimmie
Junior Crowell
Nelson Blakemore
Paul Hahn
Richard Mohler
Henry Mohler
Garden Club Meets With Mrs Ella Meikle
The Bedford Garden club gathers this evening at Mrs. Ella Meikle s home. Mrs Frank Beebe will speak on The State Highway Planning Board and Miss Ella Fluke will discuss New Orleans Gardens. Miss Wilma Shum will read The Last Run of the Overland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Ella Meikle
Bedford Garden Club
Frank Beebe
State Highway Planning Board
Ella Fluke
New Orleans Gardens
Wilma Shum
Overland
Loyal Standby Class Meeting At Church Parlor
Mrs. C A Reynolds and Mrs Noah Barks will host the Loyal Standby class of the Church of Christ in the church parlors Tuesday afternoon June 12. The C E S chapter will hold its regular meeting Tuesday evening June 2 at the Masonic Temple with Kensington following the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Reynolds
Noah Barks
Church of Christ
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Rebekah
LENOX
Entertains Missionary Society
Aurora McIntyre Missionary Society
Claude Dixon
Dixon
Hugh Wyant
Grace Douglas
Hattie ‘Henderson
Lamont
Walker Lewis
W. H. ‘Cash
Nellie Bryant
W. H. Cash
Annette Newcomer
Cleo Haynes
Agency
Iowa
C. V. Haynes
Haynes
Mary Thompson
Lottie Lust
Mary Grace
Fontanelle
Ben Walter
Ted Bruington
Wayne Hale
Clark Barteau
Leo Hale
Dick Hufnagel
A. L. Page
George Page
Bert Landis
Ottawa
Kans
S. T. Wallace
Benton
Esther Hughes
Creston
Roy Long
Phil Ridgeway
Wendel Fleming
Salt Lake City
Utah
W. H. Reedhead
Grace Sullivan
Grinnell
Roy Nelson
I. D. Lovell
San Bernardino
Calif
Jess Plants
Frank Goodale
Engle Grove
Einar Stefferude
Lucille Munger
George Goddalg
B. A. Shaddy
Mart Buckner
Sons of
Gravity
Paul Harland
Claude King
Ray Johanson
Charles Terrell
John Keith
Chares Stowell
Shaddy
Kenneth Houck
Marion Young
Ivan Burks
Bobby
Kansas City
Don Burks
Ernest Burks
Nettie Redenbaugh
Cecil Nickle
Miss Reid
Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Roxie Reid
Bock
D. T. Bock
G. A. R. Hall
W. P. Peterman
Elizabeth Wieser
Loyal Larks 4-H
Pauline Irwin
Irene Wilson
Helen Vincent
WW. P. E. Club
West Clayton Club
Kingsley
World Wide Guild of the First Baptist Church
Doris
Dorothy Kingsley
Dorothy Crowell
Mary Wieser
Edith Goff
Erma Mohler
A. R. Cosand of
Grocery
Ruby Thornton
John Overholser
B. A. Wolfe
Klatter Club
Garland Fordyce
C. V. Fordyce
Lena Brown
Des _Moines
Gwendolyn Ewart
Lanyon
Robert Heywood
Kathryn
K. Maine
Oméeha
H. L. Carr
Heywood
Maine
Methodist Episcopal Church J
Branley Decker
Assembly OF God
L. L. Hall
Peter Pan
Batiste
Woodbury's
Thompsons
Seersuckers
Dorothy Batiste
Rayon
Shantung
Kensington
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