Rural eighth grade graduation draws near one thousand attendees
Bedford high school hosts rural eighth grade graduation with over 100 graduates seated on stage and nearly 1000 attendees. Music by girls and boys choruses plus Eagle school singers. Prof. H C Moeller delivers address and honors 38 graduates with top averages. Honor list names 38 students with averages from 90 to 95.
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Bedford ‘High School
Eagle School
Merle Greeley
H.C. Moeller
Iowa
Churchill
Helen Branan
Nodawy No. 5
Taylor county fair plans two day Achievement show
The Taylor county fair returns this August after a skipped year with a two day achievement show. Premium lists are at the Times-Press for printing and will be distributed in due time. Local firms will not be solicited for guarantees but will be asked to buy advertising space to cover book printing costs. Mrs Paul Cobb suffers foot injuries from a pitchfork accident, the tine penetrating between two toes and out near the ankle.
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Taylor County
Times-Press
James Salter
The
Fair Association
Paul Cobb
Sfferi
Ave
Ames LH Club Workers to Attend State 4-H Convention
Mrs Esther Reith chairs Taylor county 4-H work and will travel to Ames next week with Mrs Clifford Templeton of Ross township Mrs Emmitt Osburn of Clayton township Mrs Roy Weatherly of Benton township and Miss Ruth Bruer of Grant. Key will accompany several 4-H girls Ruth Hatfield Clayton Virginia Lovitt Benton Beulah Spencer Ross Hazel Wright aims for county and state queen titles. Miss Bethiny Brant daughter of Mr and Mrs M R Brant of Bedford graduated from the State University of Iowa with a nursing diploma and plans to return for further study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
Virginia Lovitt
Benton
Brant
Bethiny Brant
M. R. Brant
Bedford
State, University
Iowa City
Valley Homecoming Draws 350 From Five States
The eighth annual Valley school homecoming near Bedford drew about 350 attendees from five states Iowa Missouri Nebraska Colorado and Louisiana. A noon picnic preceded a business meeting and program with songs readings and letters from absent members. Officers elected were president Mel Sheley secretary John Renfro treasurer Joe Osborn and corresponding secretary Estatia Mendenhall with a broad program committee and several honored attendees listed from DeRidder Nebraska Council Bluffs and more.
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Valley School
Bedford
Towa
Missouri
Nebraska
Colorado
Louisiana
W. D. McMaster
Betty Moorehouse
Isa ‘Fackathy
Janets Alti
Sarah ‘Jackson
Albert Sheley
R. J. Nash
Wayne Harris
Grant Mendenhall
Ed Owens
Kathryn Campbell
Ruth McMaster
Glen McMaster
Mary Renfro
Raymond Sobbing
Harlan Thompson
Margaret Thompson
Hustatia Mendenhall
Vern Melvin
Ellen Sheley Divine
Susie Melvin Dillon
Bertha Thompson Ditto
Henry L. Jost
John W. Thompson
Clarence Jackson
Divine
Mel Sheley
John Renfro
Joe Osborn
Eustatia Mendenhall
Maude Hopple
Kate Mendenhall
Howard Wolverton
Frank Bordner
Ella Campbell
Lily Mendenhall
Arria Orme
Alta Jackson
James Conant
de Ridder
Lyle Omey
Ira Thomas
Edna Layton
Harry
Ronald Renfro
Council Bluffs
State To Work On County Line Road Improvement
A Taylor county line road project to grade bridge and widen the east line from No. 34 north to a Missouri state highway near Sheridan is likely. Iowa Highway Commission reports federal public works funds could cover the job, employing about 200 Taylor county workers if started.
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Taylor County
No. 34
Sheridan
Iowa State Highway Commission
Congress
C. M. Crowell
Marriage Licenses Issued This Week by County Courts
The following licenses were issued in the past week. Frank Jones and Gwendolyn Turker of Bedford on June 7. Kenneth W. Rutledge of Lone Rock Mo. and Doris Franges Griffith of Maryville, June 6. Joseph Fuller of Bedford and Dorf Viola Hasty Edison Nebr. July 2.
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Terk
Pearl Nelson
Frank’ Jones
Gwendylyn Turker
Bedford
Kenfeth
W. Rutledge
Lone
Rock, Mo
Doris Franges
Griffith
Maryville
Legon
Joseph
Fuller
Dorf Viola Hasty
Edison
W C T U Annual Meet At Bedford
The annual county convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at Bedford's Methodist church. Officers elected for the new year included President Alta Lewellen Sharpsburg and Vice President Marge Barrans Lenox. Thoughts on citizenship and ballots were shared along with memorials and prize essays from Sharpsburg schools.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Methodist Church
Bedford
Alta Lewellen
Sharpsburg
Marge Barrans
Lenox
Winifred Haigler
Jessie Miller
Usiness
Semion Heid
Amy Hickenlooper
Blockton
John Godfrey
New Market
Olive Mintyre
Bessie Underwood
Barker To Speak At Anniversary
Dr Alfred Barker district superintendent of the Methodist churches will preach at the Methodist Episcopal church in Bedford next Sunday morning for the nineteenth anniversary of Methodist work in Taylor county. A basket dinner will precede the afternoon program with speakers from each congregation and old time music. The evening union meeting features Rev W H Meredith of Clarinda discussing prohibition with مزید special music throughout the day.
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Alfred Barker
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bedford
Taylor County
W. H. Meredith
Methodist
Clarinda
Methodist Church
This Time Fish Harry Adams Catches Eight Pound Carp
A Bedford area note highlights Harry Adams gaining public notice after catching an eight-pound carp in local waters. He says he recently caught a four-pound channel catfish as well, noting the channel cat is a stronger claim to fame than carp.
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Harry Adams
Theft at Nash Barks home in Bedford
A purse containing over $50 and a gold watch was stolen from Mrs. Nash Barks’ home in north Bedford after a late return from a free show. The thief entered by unlatching a screen door with a wire, retrieved the purse from a closet, and abandoned the empty purse nearby the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash Barks
Bedford
Barks
Thieves Take $45 From Sharpsburg Armour Produce
Forty five dollars in money was taken from the Armour Produce Station at Sharpsburg. The theft occurred Thursday evening through a rear window broken out. Deputy Sheriff Ivan Wells received the proprietor Lee Boys report and investigated Friday morning, obtaining clues that may lead to arrests.
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Armour
Sharpsburg
Ivan Wells
Lee Boys
Wells
Potato Bugs Ravage Potatoes Amid Drought Reports
A local notice warns gardeners that potato bugs are widespread and threaten yields. Lead poison is being used widely in drug stores and by the county agent to combat the pests, with hundreds of pounds reportedly sold. The pests persist after lead applications, killing themselves and offspring, urging growers to inspect vines promptly.
Times-Press Receives New Paper Supply
Times-Press takes delivery of two and a half tons of print paper. A Bedford track was dispatched to Des Moines to transport the supply, leaving at 3 a.m. to reach the paper warehouse by noon. The haul will sustain operations for about three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Press
Bedford
Des Moines
Times- Press Wateroom
Isaacs Meets With Agents at Creston
County agent T H Isaacs joined Adair and Adams officials in Creston with CCC representatives to plan erosion projects. About 185 cadets are at Creston, work to start in Union County. starts in other counties promised in several weeks. Landowners supply materials, labor is donated, and only qualified men serve six months. Publicity on Taylor County plans to follow. Flora Mae Jones and Wayne Gooflen wed in Mound City Kansas.
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T. H. Isaacs
Creston
Adair
Adams
Civilian Conservation Corps
Union County
Taylor County
Increase In Cattle Hogs Sheep Seen In Two Townships
Facts from Marshall and Nodaway assessors show Nodaway real estate total at 348,438 this year vs over a million two years ago, with personal property 51,778 this year. Nodaway horses drop from 472 to 366. cattle 1587 to 1542. swine 684 to 671. sheep 648 to 369. In Marshall, real estate at 786,819 this year vs over a million two years ago. personal property 40,620 this year. Horses fall from 401 to 302. cattle rise 1251 to 1356. swine 370 to 529. sheep 653 to 794.
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Marshall Township
Nodaway Township
Times
Thi Township
Nodaway
Kerr Is Named Superintendent In Thurman Iowa
Glenn W. Kerr longtime Bedford High School coach and science instructor was elected superintendent of schools at Thurman Iowa for next year. The Kerrs plan to move to Des Moines for the summer. Kerr will begin work Monday as playground supervisor. Mrs Kerr visited relatives in Sidney last week.
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Glenn W. Kerr
Bedford ‘High School
Thurman
Iowa
Nex
Kerr
Des Moines
Err
Sidney
Greeley Freed by Governor After Jail Term
Greeley was released from Taylor county jail Saturday on orders of Governor C L Herring and on recommendation of Judge Homer A Fuller. He had served a year after a jury convic tion for a liquor law violation. Further jail time in lieu of a fine was suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh Greeley
Taylor County
C. L. Herring
Homer A. Fuller
Greeley
Baby Eats Arsenate of Lead. Recovers
Two year old Jack, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hook, ate a quantity of arsenate of lead Wednesday evening. Antidotes were given and he is reported all right this morning after a restless night. The powder had been bought downtown and remained in the car when the child found and ingested some.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
G. W. Hook
Drys Gird for Repeal Vote in County Churches
A dry campaign to preserve the 18th Amendment enlists pastors in Bedford and surrounding towns. Speakers in churches and pulpits schedule Sunday evening June 11 include Rev W H Meredith Clarinda Bedford Rev F L Shepherd Lenox Rev Hutchman Clearfield Rev C F McMilan Bedford Rev Felt Gravity and Rev Horton Talley Nebraska Wesleyan University at New Market Talley Dean Horton Talley at Sharpsburg in morning and evening services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
W. H. Meredith
Clarinda
Gravity
F. L. Shepherd
Lenox
East Mission
Mr. Hutchman
Clearfield
C. F
Penalty on Taxes After This Month
The current month June is the last time the first half of taxes due may be paid without penalty at the County Treasurer office under Iowa law. After July first a 4 percent per month penalty applies, retroactive to April, May, June, calculated on the first half, totaling 3 percent if paid in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Moora
Iowa
Bedford Merchants Offer Free Wednesday Movie at Rialto
Bedford merchants with A D Hahn of the Rialto theater announce a free weekly show every Wednesday starting June 14. The first program features Richard Dix in The Great Jasper with added features. The cinema runs from 1 PM to 11 PM, ten hours for public viewing. County residents are invited to Bedford on Wednesdays.
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Bedford
A. D. Hahn
Rialto Theater
Hahn
Richard Dix
Jasper
Dr Gustin Sent To California In Forestry Work
Dr P J Gustin a captain in the United States Medical Officers Reserve Corps reported for duty at Jefferson Barracks Missouri two weeks ago and will be sent to California to join a government reforestation project Mrs Gustin learned Saturday She went to St Louis Sunday to join him and visit a sister for a week before driving to California Dr Gustin will accompany a group of men on the train Gravity Barber Dies Tyhnysey 71 of Dubuque died Tuesday prostration for 50 years before coming to Dubuque Mr Johnson had been a P barber in Gravity a DB
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P. J. Gustin
United States Medical Officers Reserve Corps
Jefferson Barracks
California
Gustin
Tyhnsey
Dubuque
Johson
Times-Press Loses To Clearfield in Nonleague Match
Times-Press traveled to Clearfield Friday and was defeated 17 to 6 before about three hundred fans. A return game with Clearfield is set for Thursday at Bedford. In other action, Beitman’s team beat Mt. Pleasant 11 to 9, and the Firemen beat Mitchell’s squad 34 to 13. The Firemen and Harbours schedule a nonleague game for Friday evening.
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Times-Press
Clearfield
Bedford Diamond
Jack Beitman
Mt. Pleasant
Bedford
Mitchell
Firemen and Harbours
Prohibition Speaker to Address Bedford Saturday Morning
Dr. James A. Crain of Washington DC will speak on Bedford streets at 10 oclock Saturday morning June 10 in the interest of prohibition. He is associate secretary to Dr. S Earl Taylor of the national prohibition emergency committee and leads the temperance board of the Church of Christ. He spoke at the state convention in Des Moines and will visit several towns in southwestern Iowa.
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James A. Crain
Washington, D. C
Bedord
Crain
S. Earl Taylor
National Prohibition Emergency Committee
Church of Christ
Des Moines
Iowa
Guss Church To Celebrate 50th Year
The golden jubilee of Guss church is set for Sunday June 11 with a morning children's program a noon basket dinner and an afternoon special program. All former attendees and Guss community residents are invited to join.
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Guss
Kittenball Nears End Of First Half In Tight Standings
The Lions kittenball league nears midseason as Harbours lead Bakery on a 13 to 12 thriller. Age eligibility protest over Harbour catcher Golding threatens list status and an undefeated Harbours season. Firemen drop two, Cobbs upset City Dads to join cellar group. next week features Times-Press vs Bakery and Harbours vs City Dads.
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Lions Kittenball League
Harbours
Golding
Firemen
Times-Press
Times Press
City Dads
Cobbs
Dobbs
Times- Press-Bakery
Dry Forces Sponsor Women's Meeting in Bedford
A mass meeting for the women of Taylor county sponsored by the Dry Forces will be held at the county courthouse in Bedford on Thursday afternoon June 15. The session opens at 2:30 o'clock. An address will be given and several women will give short talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
County Court House
Bedford
Fourth of July Celebration Planned in Bedford
A Bedford meeting discussed a town Fourth of July celebration at Taylor County Fairground with bands contests and a speaker. Attendance was small and opposition centered on financing, with merchants unable to fund a townwide event. a new meeting was set for tonight to consider action and present a petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Taylor County
Creston
Bedford couple report heat test with electric system
Mr and Mrs M L Pag ators of the Bedford ha report turning on electric heat Tuesday at 6 am and leaving it off all day. A bell rang and doors opened as the temperature rose and an artificial hatch was kept warm. The heat reportedly reached around one hundred degrees in the bed area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L
Bedford Ha
New Telephone Books Delivered to Bedford Office
New telephone books for Taylor County were delivered to the county service office in Bedford during the first week. Readers may obtain their copies by calling at the telephone office.
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Taylor County Service Co
Com
Bedford
Times-Pri
Sample Ballot Options Highlighted in Town Issue
In this week's Times-Press a sample ballot discusses the wet and dry issue to be decided on June 20. Voters may mark the circle in the second column of the first column to support or oppose the 18th Amendment, with absentee votes available at the auditor's office of Mrs. Nelle Weeda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Press
Nelle Weeda
Berringer Held for Chicken Theft in Page County
Sheriff Tom Lacy and McCurdy of Page County report Clyde Berringer of Bedford faces a chicken theft charge. He was bound over to the jury after a Monday showing and taken to Clarinda for proceedings. About five miles west of Clarinda, a number of chickens were reported stolen from the Berringer farm. A three year old son of Mr and Mrs Ray Bartles of Blockton sustained a fracture when struck by a swing board Thursday.
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Tom. Lacy and
McCurdy
Page County
Clyde Berringer
Bedford
Clarinda
Bervinger Farm
Ray
Bartles
Blockton
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