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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1939
Page
5
A severe storm swept through the area Wednesday evening with two and a half inches of rain in about an hour. A dust-filled air followed by a howling gale ripped trees, chimneys, and roofs, causing extensive damage to power and phone lines and insurance claims. Elsewhere light rain and hail impacted small grain and corn fields. temperatures ranged from 44 to 94 degrees over the week.
Supt. and Mrs. L. A. Logan with Bedford students returned from Iowa City where seven Bedford attendees competed in the Brain Derby. The group included Robert Avey, Robert Nelson, Carol Hatfield, James Rimel, Jackie Parker, Lloyd Parsons and Roma Hatfield. Henry Hamblin qualified but remained at Camp Dodge for Hawkeye Boys State.
Harold Prugh born September 17 1907 in Grant City Missouri died May 30 19 something in Yankton South Dakota age 31 years 8 months. He taught music in Yankton and Albany Kentucky and led a state championship class AA music program in South Dakota. Funeral services were held in Grant City with burial at Pela in Grant City cemetery.
Three Gravity men were injured in a late Saturday night car wreck on Highway No 148 two miles south of Bedford. Arthur McMahill owner and driver suffered facial and bodily abrasions while Glade Grubb and Jake Robey sustained neck shoulder injuries and a broken left leg respectively. The V 8 vehicle was badly wrecked after leaving the road and rolling several times.
Mr and Mrs Harold Dueling and their daughter were at home 60 miles northwest of Corning when a wind storm destroyed their house about 3 30 pm The couple fled with their child to a ditch then to a neighbor's home The Duelings later joined relatives in Bedford Mrs Rose Wyckoff is noted as the former bride of Harold Dueling
Roy Reith a Bedford High School graduate is chosen as coach of Sharpsburg schools next year replacing E A Kraushaar who becomes superintendent Reith has taught at Denman Nebraska for five years and attends the Maryville State Teachers College summer session Mrs Reith formerly Esther Coon of Bedford they have one son
Shirley and Dayle Irwin sheltered in a cave during a severe storm near Bedford. The doorway was blocked by debris from a shed, leaving the brothers afraid and unsure how to escape until their father arrived and freed them.
Taylor county's 22-member Farm Women's Chorus finished second in the district chorus contest at Red Oak, earning 27.4 points for their organization record. The all-day event included rehearsal plans, public appearances, and a national hook-up broadcast.
Bill Watts and a young roster shut out a visiting Hutchinson team 5 to 0 at Cockleburr Ridge. Western Auto Supply youngsters hit and fielded sharply behind Eldon Quimby catching, with Geagley, Stark, Tucker, Ellison, McKim, Cross, Peters and Congdon in key spots as they plan a heavy schedule ahead.
Marstella Lee velut month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul velut of Bedford died at St Francis Hospital Maryville Friday morning June 2 of brain complications. Funeral services were held at Walker and Shum Funeral Home at 4 o clock Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev A Douglas Steffenson. Burial was in the Bedford cemetery.
Ed Brown 73 a Gravity resident for twenty years died Saturday night at his sister Mrs. George Thorne home in Clarinda after a three week illness He is survived by his wife and a brother Carl Bruns a Bedford agricultural instructor has resigned to take a similar post at Holstein Iowa The Bedford superintendent L A Logan and board chairman J Z Voy were involved in the appointment process in Ames today
Blanche C Rankin reports nearly 1000 people have applied in two weeks for driver’s license renewals. She works 8 to 5 daily at the sheriff’s office and assists applicants for the next two years renewals. Bring a current license and pay 50 cents. no fee for filling out forms. State safety department provides the service.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union announces its county convention at the Presbyterian church in Lenox on Tuesday June 13. Activities include registration at 9 30 AM, devotionals, reports from county officers and unions, musical numbers, addresses by local leaders and speakers Frances E Willard Memorial Rev Hagee Youth and Temperance Rev Paul McCleave, and a covered dish lunch. Attendees are asked to bring two covered dishes and their own table service.
Glenn F. Thummel received a bachelor of science in commerce at the University at Town City on Monday. He returned home with his parents Mr and Mrs F C Thummel south of Bedford for the summer. Loren C Harris and Miss Hone Greenway also earned commerce and nursing degrees respectively at the same commencement.
Mr and Mrs L R Vogt purchased the A D Hahn residence on West Main street with possession July 1 The deal was arranged by R E Bradley realtor The Vogts recently sold their home in West Bedford to Mr and Mrs Henry Barr The Hahns bought the residence of the late Mrs Mary Beard Golf At Corning Sunday Corning Country Club hosts a one day open golf tournament on Sunday June 11 Breakfast and dinner will be served in the clubhouse Prizes are offered in all flights and the course is in great shape
Conway resident Lee Straight was taken to Methodist hospital in St. Joseph Monday for an appendectomy. He submitted to the operation and is reported in stable condition.
Mrs Mary Keith witnessed a yard long blue racer and an 18 inch garter snake battling on her porch. The racer swallowed the garter until both were slain by a well aimed hoe as they crawled under a lawnmower.
Kenneth Werth director reports the Bedford city band will hold its regular Saturday evening free concert this week and weekly through the rest of summer. Rehearsal will be at the school Friday evening with all old city band members and many high school band members attending. Members will be paid as in past seasons.
County agent Robt Davie announces the third annual lamb grading demonstration to be held at the C B & Q yards in Bedford from 8:00 to 10:00 a m on June 13. Iowa State College expert CW McDonald will staff the grading to educate farmers on lamb grades and promote high quality market lambs. About 200 lambs are expected to be graded and emphasis is placed on early marketing for better prices in May and early June.
The Bedford community mourns Isaac Reeves, a long-time resident, after a shooting incident at Platteville left him with critical injuries. Frank Davidson of Des Moines, also injured, is recovering at St Francis hospital in Maryville. A CCC tour to local conservation projects was announced for Saturday afternoon with an investigation pending.
Bill Hook Jr buys the McMillin truck and transfer line from John and Elza McMillin. Possession is set for Monday with Mr. McMillin aiding during the transition until railroad transfer for Burlington freight is finished. The deal was arranged by J H Bradley, realtor.
Rev. Wayne Clark of Chicago will be the guest speaker at the regular monthly church night at the Baptist Church on Wednesday June 14. The program centers on the Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Chicago where Clark studies. A free will offering will be received for the seminary.
Taylor countians observe Conservation Week with a Friday program in Bedford led by Bedford High School band and CCC equipment displays. A noon picnic in Bibbins Park invites all. Children’s Day program follows at Forest Grove church, June 11, with soil conservation talk by Charlie E. Graham and local speakers.
Sam Hindman 73 a former resident died Wednesday May 31 in Culver City California after a stroke. Funeral services were held Saturday with burial at Forest Lawn Glendale. He moved from Bedford in 1900. Survived by son Cavad Hindman and three sisters.
Towa University alumni from Adams Taylor Montgomery Page Mills and Fremont counties gather for the annual meeting at Shenandoah Memorial Armory Monday June 12. Guests include football coach Dr Edward Anderson and assistants. a 400 pm football conference follows, with a 700 pm Southwest Alumni dinner to conclude.
Arthur Nash, previously confined to his home for three months due to illness, was able to go downtown briefly on Monday in a car, marking a small improvement in his condition.
An unnamed youth from Kansas City identified as Delmar C Gibson is in custody with Sheriff Ivan Wells over a shooting aboard a boxcar near Blockton Iowa. Davidson says the youth fired accidentally after a brief exchange. he is hospitalized in Maryville with a hip wound and the case is referred to Ringgold county officials for sentencing on a concealed weapon charge.
Harlan Safley son of M G Safley of Hopkins swept first prizes in two divisions of the 4 H club Jersey contest opening the annual Parish Jersey show at the State Teachers College farm in Maryville. He won daily 1 open heifers and dairy 2 bred heifers earning two $4 prizes as his cow topped the dairy 2 judging.
A license granted Wednesday in Maryville names Chauncey Reynolds and Altha Williams of Lenox. Clerk Thos L Kuhn issued licenses on June 3 to Earl E Campbell and Lillian Spurrier of Clearfield and on June 1 to Clarence Marwin Miller and Veda Madelyn Brown.
John Pella and Sime Osborn were brought to Bedford by Sheriff Ivan Wells on intoxication charges. Pella serves 30 days in the county jail with 10 suspended on costs. Osborn receives 30 days with time suspended on good behavior.
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Rhoads were conducted Friday at Wetmore Funeral Home by Rev. Stanely Sch burial followed in Fairview cemetery. Born in Monroe county Ohio on October 5 1860 she married H B Rhoads and moved to Bedford Iowa where four children Helen Hermia Hubert and Beryl survived. Mrs. Rhoads joined the Presbyterian church in 1900 and was active in the Order of Eastern Star and Sisters of Bedford.
The newly organized Merry Minglers 4 H Club met June 6 at leader Mrs H S Campbell's Blackton home. Elected officers include Irene Hoover president Naomi Fordyce vice president Hazel Henson secretary treasurer Norma Searles historian. Plans were made for delegate Hazel Henson and T Te Campbell to attend the AH convention in Ames June 14 17.
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