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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1944
Page
1
Taylor county W C T U plans a convention at the Baptist church in New Market on Wednesday June 14. Registration begins at 9 00 am with a covered dish luncheon at noon and meat potatoes and drink provided. All are welcome to attend.
Among those from New Market who attended the Taylor County Sunday School Convention at Gravity Monday were Corda Fuller, Mrs. Lizzie Miller, Mrs. Mary Fuller, Mrs. Clara Brown, Mrs. Dale Jackson, Mrs. Walter Noble, Mrs. Doyle Cooper, Mrs. Margaret Fuller, Mrs. Olive Dougherty.
The Mennonite Church invites all to Sunday morning worship at 11 led by Rev. T. J. Overholt with a sermon on Paying Tithes and a Sunday school session at 9. No evening service due to a Daily Vacation Bible School program at the Baptist church at 8. Prayer meeting Thursday at 8:30 led by pastors T. J. and Lulu Overholt.
The Ladies Aid Society met at the Christian church for devotions and refreshments. The American Legion Auxiliary met at Louise Harper’s home with eleven members and memorial services for Wilma Journey were held. Reports from the Spring Conference in Clarinda were given and officers elected: Vivian Andrew president Essie Pratt vice president Margaret Wer secretary Florence Reeves treasurer Grace Brooks chaplain Mary Fuller sergeant at arms Opal Town historian. Numerous hosting duties, dinners and family gatherings followed, including a May 29 funeral for Daisy D Abbott nee Warren, with burial in Memory cemetery and survivors listed from several states.
The Abbott Family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness and assistance shown during their recent bereavement. They say these deeds will always be remembered.
Mr and Mrs Stacy Steeves of Lincoln announce their daughter Doris Steeves, previously stationed at Stillwater Oklahoma, is being transferred to New Orleans. The brief notice notes the family’s pride and forthcoming post assignment details.
Local residents spent weekends visiting family and friends across Bedford, Clearfield, Mount Ayr, Villisca, Maryville, Portland Oregon, and Des Moines. Notable moves include Miss Lela Noble heading to Portland after five weeks with relatives, and several families hosting guests or attending events such as the Republican Women's Club Tea in Bedford.
Forest describes his experiences in England including city layout with arches and duplex homes, the crowded island, soap box talks in Hyde Park, local shops, and interactions with Brits. He mentions furlough plans, visits to Stratford and London, pubs, a village church yard with neatly trimmed evergreens, a USO show, and notes about Christmas plans for children.
Miss Dorothy Dean Bressler of Des Moines and Mr. Bert Emmett Curry Jr. of Alameda California wed in Kellerton with Rev. Bressler reading the ceremony. Bridesmaid Donna Bressler and best man Lyndon Curry aided. Guests included Mrs J W Farmington and Ottumwa baby. Cpl Walter Bernard Webb honored at a basket dinner before departure to Maryland.
A local hospital stay prompted thanks to Gravity Rebekah Lodge Circle LOOF lodge WSC S Presbyterian Church Sharpsburg and Gravity locals. Visitors include Cadet Maynard Stogdill wings ceremony in Phoenix and numerous relatives from Omaha Des Moines Paola Clinton and Lenox visiting in Sharpsburg and nearby towns.
We express appreciation for the kindness and sympathy shown by friends neighbors and the Rebekah Lodge and Odd Fellows Lodge of Gravity for flowers and plant sent during the loss of our son and brother Robert who served in Italy. Mr and Mrs Chauncy Moore and Kathryn Ur Sitberg.
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