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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1962

Page

2

Lynette Everett D. Engaged to Stanley Amrine of Blockton

Society announces Lynette Everett D BCHS senior engaged to Stanley Amrine son of Mr and Mrs Stephen Amrine of Blockton. Lynette is a BCHS senior and Stanley works for Western Electric at Davenport. No wedding date set.

Everett D King Blockton Lynette Stanley Amrine Stephen Amriné BCHS Stanley Western Electric Davenport

Youngs Announce Daughter Norma Jean to Wed Ronald Bownes

Mr and Mrs Henry Young of Athelstan announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Norma Jean to Ronald Leo Bownes son of Mr and Mrs Cleo Bownes of Blockton on June 24.

Henry Young Athelstan Norma Jean Ronald Leo Bownes Cleo Bownes Blockton

Stanard-Vogel engagement announced in Poplar Bluff

Mr and Mrs Robert V Stanard announce the engagement of daughter Sydney Louise Stanard to Second Lt Jon Karl Vogel son of Mr and Mrs Wallace J Hicks of Poplar Bluff and grandson of Mrs Truman Straight of Bedford Both families and plans are set for a 1968 summer wedding in Poplar Bluff Missouri Sydney a 1960 Poplar Bluff High graduate and Missouri University junior will study at Washington University and return to Missouri University for her education degree Jon Vogel a 1957 Poplar Bluff High graduate earned a BS in agronomy from Iowa State and will be stationed in Germany with an artillery unit near Stuttgart after being commissioned at ISU Their wedding plans are for the summer of 1968 Contact details not provided.

Robert V. Stanard Poplar Bluff Sydney Louise Stanard Jon Karl Vogel Wallace J. Hicks Truman Straight Bedford Miss Stanard Poplar Bluff High School University of Missouri At Columbia Kappa Alpha Theta Social Sorority Washington University St. Louis Missouri University Vogel Poplar Bluff High Iowa State University Ames Germany Stuttgart U. S. Army ISU Phi Gamma Delta

Dinner Honors Washington Kin Dinner Honors Washington Kin

A co op dinner honoring Hobart Redenbaugh and his wife from Wapato Washington was hosted at Miss Nettle Redenbaugh's home in Bedford on Sunday May 27. Relatives and friends in attendance included Chester Pratt and family from Omaha as well as Pratt and Davison households from Bedford New Market Clarinda and other local stops.

Nettle Redenbaugh Bedford Hobart Redenbaugh Wapato Wash Chester G. Pratt Gary Jodelle Leila Omaha Kenneth Davison Laura Rita Ray Clarinda David Strough Randy Delbert Pratt

U T D Club Hosts May Picnic At Par rish Home

The U T D club held a May 27 picnic supper at the country home of Mr and Mrs Paul Parrish visiting from California. Guests included Mr and Mrs Claude Moore Mr and Mrs Russell Stearns Mr and Mrs Claire White Mr and Mrs Jeff Dalrymple Mr and Mrs Chris Dideriksen Mr and Mrs Elmer Roberts Phillip Mattox Mr and Mrs Edward Savage Mr and Mrs Dean Savage and Deanna of Maryville Miss Belle McDowall Mr and Mrs Finis Park Mr and Mrs Glenn Brown.

U. T. D. Club Paul Parrish California Parrishes Claude Moore Russell Stearns Claire White Jeff Dalrymple Chris Dideriksen Elmer Roberts Phillip Mattox Edward Savage Dean Savage Deanna Maryville Belle McDowall Finis Park Glenn’ Brown

Robinsons Host May F F Club Meeting in Bedford

The F. F. club gathered for its May meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Robinson in Bedford. Ten families attended with Mrs. Effie Dougherty as guest. The group plans to meet Friday, June 15 with Mr. and Mrs. Newt Burns and Pie will be served.

Community Club Calendar of June Gatherings

A sequence of local events lists the 38V Club Family Picnic on Friday June 8, then a Picnic Supper for the Business-Professional Women's Club at Lake of Three Fires on Monday June 11. Additional gatherings include Bedford Country Club Luncheon June 12, various church and fraternal meetings, and hostesses named for each event.

Business and Professional Women's Club of Bedford Lake of Three Fires Juanita Keith Bethel Nash Hannah Mohler Bedford Country Club Club House Baptist B. P. W. Circle Audrey Cox East Mission Ladies East Mission Church Masonic Temple O.E.S. Kensington Agatha Beemer Roberta Grimes Bedford Assembly of the Order

Bedford Chapter Eastern Star Meets with June Hostesses

Bedford Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star holds a stated session on Tuesday night June 12 with Mr. and Mrs. Orville Stephens in the East. Kensington follows with June committee as hostesses and helpers. Families gathering included Doud Hunter and kin at Merle Moore home east of Sharpsburg. many relatives listed with Mr Hunter and Mrs Merle Moore.

Bedford Order of the Eastern Star Orville Stephens Kensington Agatha Beemer Roberta Grimes Eleanora Gooding Helen Streebin Mildred Stacy Verda Severs Pauline Thompson Bess Fuller Vera Paschal Jean Fine DeEtta Chambers Irene Henry Nora Mortis Wilma Novinger Rosa Hosman May Martin Doud (Hunter Sharpsburg Merle Moore Mr. Hunter Doud Hunter, Jr Vesta Minn Dale Hunter Des Moines Max Hunter Columbia, Mo J. S. Andrews Creston Waldo Burns Robert Burns Lorimer Dale Anderson Prescott

Baby Kathy Lavonne greeted at gift shower near Bedford

Kathy Lavonne, adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs Mervin Husband, welcomed at a gift shower Friday night near Bedford. The event at the Husband home June first celebrated her three day arrival with 21 guests. Hostesses were Mrs Adah Taylor Mrs Elsie Clark Mrs Mildred Kennedy and Mrs Margarite Davison.

Kathy Lavonne

Bedford Country Club Ladies Luncheon Sets June 12

The Bedford Country club will host a 1 PM luncheon on Tuesday June 12. Chairing the event is Mrs. Shirley Howell with committee members Mrs. Maxine Johnson Mrs. Beverly Bur roughs Mrs. Mary Jane Jones Mrs. Opal Larsson and Mrs. Grace Hamblin.

Bedford Country Club Shirley Howell Maxine Johnson Beverly Burroughs Mary Jane Jones Opal Larsson Grace Hamblin

Entertain At Dinner Sunday With Many Guests

Mr and Mrs Jim Matheny hosted a birthday dinner Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs Cecil Newkirk and family Mr and Mrs D L Dant and family Mr and Mrs Marion Mat hyney and Johnnie Mr and Mrs Art Matheny and Wayne of Bedford Rickie Sandra Randy Kernen of Conway Mr and Mrs John Matheny Nebraska City Mr and Mrs Wilbur Matheny and family Blockton and Mr and Mrs Ora Grace and daughters Clearfield The occasion was Mrs Mathenys birthday anniversary.

Jim Matheny Cecil Newkirk D. L. Dant Marion Matheny Johnnie Art Matheny Wayne Bedford Rickie Sandra Randy Kernen Conway John ‘Matheny Nebraska City Wilbur Matheny Blockton Ora Grace Clearfield

Perkins announce engagement of Carole Kay to Robert Dawson

Mr and Mrs Robert E Perkins of Bedford announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Carole Kay to Robert Neil Dawson son of Mr and Mrs Joe Dawson Both are graduates of Bedford Community High School and Robert attends Clarinda Junior College The wedding is planned for July 29

Robert E.perkins Bedford Carole Kay Robert Neil Dawson Joe Dawson Bedford Community High School Robert Clarinda Junior College

Jolly Homemakers Club to Meet June 14

The Jolly Homemakers club will meet Thursday June 14 with Mrs Melvin Goudie. Roll call will be answered with household hints. Mrs Robert Wintermute and Mrs William Livingston will instruct members in making sofa pillows. Members to bring their own material and sewing needs.

Jolly Homemakers' Club Melvin Goudie Robert Wintermute William Livingston

Memorial Day Picnic Guests From Blockton and Nearby Towns

Mr and Mrs Dale Kettle and LuAnn of Blockton hosted a Memorial Day picnic dinner with guests including Mrs Shay and Mr J C from Mount Ayr, Mr and Mrs Warren Hubbard, Orrie and Pat from Winterset, Mr and Mrs Thomas Shay with Tim and Teresa from Leon.

Dale Kettle LuAnn Blockton J. C., Shay Mrs. Kettle Mount Ayr Warren Hubbard Orrie Pat Winterset Thomas Shay Tim and Teresa Leon

Temple anniversary picnic honors Bedford couple

Mr and Mrs Cliff Temple ton of Bedford were honored at a picnic dinner Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Elmer Roberts north of town for their wedding anniversary. Others present included Mr and Mrs Carl Marley of Bedford Mrs Bill Coulter and lions Mike and Timmy of Lexington Missouri. Order of Rainbow for Girls will meet at the Masonic Temple Wednesday June 13 at seven PM. All members urged to attend. Baptist B PW Circle hosts June 12. Devo tions by Mrs Marilyn Rucker and program by Mrs Beat The Beaver.

The Presbyterian Church Maude Nelson Morna Duff Bessie Allen Lena Daugherty Houston Texas Cliff Templeton Bedford Elmer Roberts Town Carl Marley Bill Coulter Lions Mike and Timmy Lexington Order of Rainbow Masonic Temple Baptist B.P.W Audrey Cox Circle of the Baptist Church Marilyn Rucker Beat- the Beaver

Taylor County Extends Study ISU Programs Visit

Four Taylor county extension council members Horace Pfander Conway Russell Sunderman Ivan Stephens and Charles King visited Iowa State University on Monday May 28 to learn about agricultural and home economics programs and toured the Ruminant Nutrition Farm housing several hundred cattle on experimental rations They also visited the Agricultural Engineering department and the Atomic Energy building.

Taylor County Iowa State University Horace Pfander Conway Russell Sunderman Bedford Ivan Stephens Clearfield Charles King Blockton Agricultural Engineering Department Atomic Energy Building

Winners Named In Adams Co Cooperative Electric Essay Contest

Rita Schneers of Lenox High and Richard Miller of Corning High were named winners in the Adams County Cooperative Electric essay contest. They receive a guided trip to Washington, D C, June 9 to 18 with other Iowa winners in the 65 cooperative area. The five year old contest asked essays on How Members Benefit from Ownership of Their Electric Cooperative. Rita is daughter of Art Schneers and Richard of Albert Miller. Other contestants were Judy Wells Nancy Morris and ee Lundquist of Corning. Judges were Rev. Wm. Sinning Mrs. Shirley Stakey and E J Van Nostrand.

Rita’ Schneers Lenox Richard Miller Corning High School Adams County Cooperative Electric Company Washington, D. C Iowa Adams Cooperative Rita Art Schneers Richard Albert Miller Mt. Etna Judy Wells Nancy Morris Ee Lundquist Corny Wm. Sinning Shirley Stakey E. J. van Nostrand

Reporting Employee Social Security Taxes for Your Small Business

A Creston Social Security Office representative explains how a new employer should obtain an Employer Identification Number from Social Security or IRS and the forms to report employee earnings. The Creston office serves several Iowa counties and offers local contact details and a June 12 1962 meeting at 9 30 a m in Bedford Court House.

Robert D. Thorson Creston Social Security Office Social Security Internal Revenue Service Creston Adair Adams Cass Clarke Decatur Montgomery Page Ringgold Taylor Union W. Montgomery Iowa Court House Bedford

George Krohmer Dies At Lenox

George Krohmer, 81, a retired Lenox farmer, died June 1 at Greater Community Hospital Creston after surgery. Funeral at 2 PM June 4 at United Presbyterian Church Lenox, Rev. James Eddy officiating. Burial Lenox cemetery. Survived by wife Kathe two daughters Mary Smedji Cornling Anne Cooper Conway five grandchildren a brother John Krohmer Illinois and two sisters Rose Cain Mary Larson Lenox.

George Krohmer Lenox Greater Community Hospital Creston United Presbyterian Church James Eddy Kathe Mary Smedji Cornling Anne Cooper Conway John Krohmer Illinois Rose Cain Mary Larson

Local Car Dealer Lineup by Date and City

A reader list shows names with birthplaces and vehicle brands for upcoming dates. Keith Edward Groff Brooks Iowa Pontiac May 28. Paul H Shearer Blockton Oldsmobile May 29. Lester Posten Gravity Ford June 1. Georgia Eberle Lenox Ford June 4. Leo Evans Sharpsburg Ford June 5. Frederick L Jack Hopkins Missouri Chevrolet June 5.

Keith Edward Groff Brooks Pontiac Paul H. Shearer Blockton Oldsmobile Lester Posten Gravity Ford Georgia Eberle Lenox Leo Evans Sharpsburg Frederick L. Jackpans Hopkins Chevroet

Farmers See Demonstration At Field Day At Grundy Shelby Farm

Farmers attended the Grundy Shelby Experimental Farm field day one mile north of Beaconsfield on Wednesday June 6 and watched a one man loose hay stacking method demonstrated by Iowa State University agronomist Dwayne Rohweder. The system cuts windrows cures hay stacks it in a portable form then swings free to allow the farmer to move on. It aims to cut costs by eliminating bailing storage and hauling while cattle feed from the stacks in winter. The event opened at 10 30 a m with hay equipment demos and tours to field demonstrations and erosion and soil rotation studies. A Sheep project stop and a gardening demo followed and the day closed after four p m with livestock talks.

Grundy-Shelby Beaconsfield Carroll Olsen Iowa State University Dwayne Rohweder Iowa Rohweder Iowa State University Agronomy Specialists Walter F. Wedin Tom Wickersham Charles Sherwood Iowa State

Former Hopkins Resident Dies at 69 in California

Mrs. Ethel Goodson age 69 of La Jolla California died May 29 after a coronary attack. She grew up in Hopkins and attended local schools. She was born December 2 1892, widow of Dr. Galen Goodson, survived by a daughter in New York, two grandchildren, a half sister in Norfolk Virginia and a sister in law in Hopkins. Cremation followed with burial in California.

Ethel Goodson la Jolla Calif J. E. Weland Norfolk Virginia Bess Dragon Hopkins California

Resolution Adopted by Farm Bureau in Des Moines

One hundred seventy five county Farm Bureau presidents and voting delegates met in Des Moines on June 1 and unanimously adopted a resolution opposing pending farm program legislation. They reject government regulation with production rights from Washington and oppose the market becoming a dumping ground for past programs. They advocate effective voluntary adjustment programs and insist they be tried.

Des Moines Congress Washington

Local Residents Attend Visits and Graduations

Reported ce Sire and families from Malcom and New Hartford visited here with Mr and Mrs Lee Burn. Ben Filbert’s graduation drew Belle Stafford from Clarinda, while Lilly Dresher visited Ma son Philpott’s family in Council Bluffs. Clifford Million and Bob Page traveled to Des Moines for Veterans hospital treatments, and Su Smith of Des Moines with Nelie Davis of Conway stayed with cousin Lela Clark over the weekend.

Bill Osmond Bill Malcom Lee’ Sanburn Glen Fickess Kenneth Smith New Hartford Albert Fickess Belle Stafford Clarinda Johnny Filbert Steve Filbert Clifford Million Bob Page Des Moines Mr. Million Sue Smith Nelie Davis Conway Lela Clark

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society News Everett D. Kings Robert Stanards Mary Lou Damewood Elvin Miller First Baptist Church Delores Hart Shenandoah Mabel Vawter Hazel Moore Hazel Barnes Iane Damewood Earl Strong Wilma Anderson Mrs. Bernice Garner Bernice Garner V. V. Club Bibbins Park Club Gravity Club Hunter Country Club LR. Vogt Robert Perkins Jolly Homemakers Templetons Rainbow Assembly Council Studies Adams Co Coop. Electric Dick Longfellow Army Richard L. Longfellow Ivan L. Longfellow Route 1 1St Armored Division 46Th Infantry Fort Hood Tex Infantry Fort Carson Colo Clearfield High School Northwest Missouri State Teachers College John Nye Christian Church Honey Grove Honegger Gray Line Hatch White Rock Red Line Owens Cross Line St. Run & Pullets Owens Cross Hatchery Wayne Feeds Bedford, Ja PNET Beltone Hearing Service Bedford National Bank John Burch Glen Irwin Farm Bureau Lilly Dresher Council Bluffs Mason Philpott Bob Colorado Bedford, Iowa Taylor County Motor CO Bedford Times-Press
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