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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1944
Page
5
Taylor County opens the fifth War Loan campaign on June 12 inviting every town and township to nominate contestants for a War Bond Queen. voters earn ballots by purchasing bonds. prizes include a Hollywood trip and a state party. Entry due June 20, 1944 with five sponsors.
Floyd Thompson of this city possesses an old Hotel Conway House register covering 1895 and 1896 when his father J. W. Thompson ran the property. The pages list names such as L. E. Phillips Dennis Hamblin Chesbro and Chilcote among others esteemed by former Conway residents.
County superintendent Mrs Anna D Engle notes school census of children ages 5 to 21 should be conducted from June 1 to 15. Directors must send census findings to township or town school secretaries.
Dr. C J Potter warns of the worst coal shortage in the nation next winter and urges immediate action. Store fuel now, follow dealer guidance, insulate and seal the home, maintain heating equipment, and add heat saving controls to maximize efficiency.
The Taylor County Red Cross sent ten cartons containing 299 completed items to headquarters on June 2 1944 The shipment included 25 v neck sleeveless sweaters 14 mufflers 2 wristlets 21 helmets 16 gloves for the Army 8 watch caps 1 T neck sweater for the Navy 39 bed jackets 55 pairs slippers 6 lap covers and 1 quilt for hospitals and 51 filled kits for overseas soldiers.
A .25 calibre sniper rifle captured at Attu in the Aleutians is on display in the Times-Press window. It was brought to Bedford by Lee Wright, known as Cookie in the U S Navy, who is visiting with his parents Mr. and Mrs Ben Wright.
Advertisement notes tickets admit movie at the Rialto soon after the contest ends. Encourages obtaining these show tickets when buying bonds and prompts readers to watch for further contest announcements.
Enlist in the 5th War Loan by submitting your name for the War Bond Queen Contest. The entrant agrees to follow contest rules and the judges’ decisions.
Week of June 5 1944 notes continued demand for machinery approvals while quotas run short. 51 tractors 15 under quota and 35 mowers 28 under, manure spreaders delivered, five day loaders only partly delivered. Farmers urged cooperation and hard work to plant crops and feed the nation while supporting servicemen abroad.
Mrs I E Putnam, formerly of this community and sister to Mrs Eva Lake of Bedford, was informed last week that two of her pieces were accepted for the June issue of Reader's Digest. The notification came with a 200 dollar check.
A memorial service for Lt. Lowell D. Baker who was killed in action on April 21 will be held at the Presbyterian church in Sharpsburg at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 11.
The Times-Press notes a weekend display of many colored peonies brought in by Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Brice and Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Pollock. Readers thank the contributors for the floral show and the pleasant gesture.
Local roster of service members and families reveals transfers, training, and overseas postings. Sgt W R Narber moves from Camp Howze to Fort Sill. many others, including Cpl John Pistole, Pvt Wilbur Young, and Pvt Henry Moore, report assignments or visits with relatives in Bedford and nearby towns.
The Nursery Pond at the Lake of Three Fires received 35,000 bass fry last Thursday under park custodian H. H. Krug. The fry will remain in the pond until September before being moved to the lake.
Navy and Army personnel arrive stateside with returns to Blockton and surrounding towns. Ensigns and corporals stationed from Florida to England share furloughs and visits as families travel from Des Moines, Lincoln, and Burlington Junction to be with loved ones.
S Sgt Marion Allen son-in-law of Mr and Mrs George Salter of Bedford in service overseas was awarded an air medal for exceptionally meritorious achievement while participating in five bomber missions over enemy occupied continental Europe The citation lauds his courage coolness and skill reflecting great credit on himself and the United States Armed Forces
A Children's Day program at the Methodist Church is set for Sunday June 11 at 10 o'clock. The event features a short Sunday school class, opening song and a series of songs recitations prayers and readings by children and young participants, with an offering for a student loan fund and a closing choir song.
Iowa begins the Fifth War Loan drive next Monday with an aim to sell 202 million dollars in bonds. About 40 000 volunteers will canvass towns rural areas and cities to meet per township county quotas set by the Treasury department.
The county primary drew light votes, totaling 1941, with B B Hickenlooper unopposed for senator. Evans won the lieutenant governor nomination in similar margins. Goforth over Herriott for county supervisor. Schoenmann over Gasson for coroner. Madden and Wisdom contest for county recorder. remaining county and district races largely unopposed with votes listed for several officials.
George Raper of Lincoln Nebraska was wounded in Italy and relatives received word in Blockton. Capt Gordon F Davidson is missing in action since May 24 after overseas service. Mrs Marejorie Keith Davidson and her daughter live with Harley Dowis in Bedeford. Otawa University graduate Bob Willett to speak on Christian Education at Baptist Church June 13. Clara Lou Morris assigned from New York to Cedar Falls Iowa.
Following a half inch rain Sunday night temperatures fell to near freezing in the area. Local observers Chambers Bros. recorded May 31 to June 6 readings from 83 to 45 degrees, with a steady drop through the early week to 66 and 45.
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