Calkin Reynolds Wedding Held
Early summer wedding of Edna Corrine Reynolds daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Reynolds to Homer L Calkin of Clearfield occurred June 2 at 4 PM. Rev Martin McKenzie officiated. Attendants included Clifford Vestal and Lois Swan with music by Margaret Swan. Guests totaled twenty. The couple will reside in Iowa City where both work after completing education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Corrine Reynolds
Guy Reynolds
Homer L. Calkin
L. Calkin
Clearfield
Martin McKenzie
Clifford Vestal
Wales
Iowa
Lois Swan
Margaret Swan
Mendelssohn
Lillian Spurrier
Avis Stephenson
Clearfield High School
University of Iowa
Simpson College
Calkin
Iowa City
H. O. Calkin
Merril
Lilian Spurrier
Inez de Bord
Leroy
Margaret
Ida Crabtree
Lenox
Cordells Announce Daughter's Marriage
Mr and Mrs I H Cordell of Bedford announce the marriage of their daughter Evelyn Liver mont of Gillette Wyoming to Gordon Neely of Clarinda on Wednesday June 1 1938 at Maryville Missouri The single ring ceremony was conducted by Rev Mr VanDevander at the First Methodist Episcopal church They were attended by Miss Juanita Neely and Robert Hellins of Clarinda and Mr and Mrs Amos Eshelman of Shenandoah The couple will reside in Clarinda at 319 East Stewart Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Cordell
Bedford
Evelyn Livermont
Gillette
Wyo
Gordon Neely
Clarinda
Maryville
VanDevander
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Juanita Neely
Robert Hellins
Amos Eshelman
Shenandoan
Neely
East Stewart Seet
Local Couple Ruth Stingley and Rue Nickle Wed at Home
Miss Ruth Stingley and Rue Nickle married at noon on Saturday June 4 at the bride’s home. The Rev. McKenzie of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Clearfield officiated. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Wendall Olson, and the Nickles plan to farm near Clearfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Stingley
Frank Stingley
Gest
Bedford
Rue Nickle
Ray Nickle
Clearfield
Mr. McKenzie
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wendall Olson
Nickle
Will Rez
Cloarfield
Reception Honors Newlyweds Homer and Mrs Calkin
A dinner and reception were held Sunday June 5 at the home of Mr and Mrs Hi O Calkin in honor of Mr and Mrs Homer L Calkin. About sixty five guests attended and gifts were exchanged. Numerous relatives and friends from Clearfield Wales Iowa Hopkins Mo Bedford Lenox and other areas were listed as attendees and well wishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer L. Calkin
Hi. O. Calkin
Homer Calkin
H. O. Calkin
Guy Reynolds and Merrill
Bert Knox
Howard Knox
Winifred
Archie Calkin
Thelma
Ralph Leonard
Velma and Donovan
Frank Baker
Scott Leonard
Ethel Smith
W. S. Leonard
Vida
LaVeta
Lloyd Rev
Martin McKenzie
Lois Swan
Margaret Swan
Lillian Spurrier
Avis Stephenson
Clearboth
Clearfield
Byron Butler
Hazel
Ida Crabtree
Faith Reed
Lenox
Abbey Orr Wedding Announced in Troy Kansas
Miss Virginia Rose Abbey and Hugh M. Orr wed in Troy Kansas on May 11 uniting in marriage. The bride is daughter of Claude and Mrs Abbey near Hopkins and a Hopkins High School graduate now with the Soil Conservation office in Bedford. The groom, son of Fred and Mrs Orr near Bedford, graduated Bedford High in 1932 and works at New Market. The couple plan housekeeping as friends extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Rose Abbey
Hugh M. Orr
Troy
Kans
Claude R. Abbey
Near Hopkins
Hopkins High School
Soil Conservation Office
Bedford
Fred Orr
Bedford High School
New Market
Club Meets With Mrs Locke Branson H P E
Mrs Locke Branson hosted the H P E Club on Wednesday afternoon June 8 with eleven members present. Guests included Mrs Carl Gray Miss Gereta Orme and Mrs Robert Kites who became a new member. The group planned a January picnic at the High Prairie school house with a basket dinner inviting former members and families. The next meeting is set for June 22 at Mrs Iva Davidson's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locke Branson
H.P.E
Carl Gray
Gereta Orme
Robert Kites
Iva Davidson
Ray
Picnic at Lake of Three Fires Draws Local Families
Mr and Mrs F L Williams and family from Atlantic join Mr and Mrs Charles Wilson and family from New Market for a Sunday picnic at Lake of Three Fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake of Three
F. L. Wiliams
Atlantic
Charles Wilson
New Market
Lake of Tares
Blanes Announce Marriage of Daughter Laverne Blane
Mr and Mrs Paul Blane announce the marriage of their daughter Laverne to Evan Sage son of Mrs Elisabeth Sage of Waterloo Iowa The ceremony was read by Rev A E Burroughs at the Baptist parsonage in Fredericksburg on Sunday May 29 1938 Laverne is a Bedford High School and State Teachers College Cedar Falls graduate who taught first grade in West Bend and Dy Sart Iowa Evan Sage a graduate of Iowa State College Ames is a Theta Delta Chi member They will reside on a farm near Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Blane
Bedford
Laverne
Evan Sage
Elisabeth Sage
Waterloo
Iowa
A. E. Burroughs
East Mission
Baptist Parsonage
Fredericksburg
Bedford High School
State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
West Bend
Dysart
Iowa State College
Ames
Theta Delta Chi
Sage
Bedford couple wed in Maryville ceremony
Naomi B Parmenter and Paul V Churchill of Bedford were married in Maryville on Saturday evening June 4. They were accompanied by Miss Wilma Walters and Miss Opal Parmenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi B. Parmenter
Paul V. Churchill
Bedford
Maryville
Wilma Walters
Opal Parmenter
Miss Elsie Walston Hosts Gay Maidens 4-H Club Meeting
The Gay Maidens 4-H Club met Tuesday evening May 24 with eleven members and leader present. Maxine Wheelen and Mrs. George P. McNees attended as guests. Officers elected include Mildred Baxter secretary treasurer Frances McNees historian and Darlene Hogg delegate to the Ames 4-H convention. A posture study and summer plans were discussed along with music selections and song. The next meeting is set for Friday afternoon June 10 with Darlene Hogg hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Walston
Maxine Wheelen
George P. McNees
Pauline Walkup
Darlene Hogg
Mildred Baxter
Frances McNees
Ames
Darae Hogg
Birthday Dinner for Bedford Hostess at Home
Mrs. W. L. Manley of Bedford was host and guest of honor at a Sunday dinner in her home on June 5 to celebrate her birthday anniversary also honoring Eleanor Jean Sharp whose birthday falls the same day. A noon basket dinner drew family and friends including the Sharp, Stewart, Duncan, Douglas, Perkins, and Manley households among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Manley
Bedford
Eleanor Jean Sharp
George Sharp
Will Stewart
Bert Stewart
Eldon
Frank Stewart
Doris
Marion Stewart
Leland Duncan
Don Douglas
Frank Perkins
Delton Stewart
Lee Stewart
Naoma Manley
Oren Ora
Wilifred
Busy Bees Club Holds Lake Picnic And Meeting
The Busy Bees Club and families gathered at Lake of Three Fires on Sunday June 5 for an all day picnic. Dinner at noon, then a short business meeting. The afternoon included park exploration and visiting with many members and guests noted. The next regular meeting will be at Mrs. Franklin Burch’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bees Club
Lake of Three Fires
Ira Roberts
Albert Tullock
Harold Lillie
Merle
Vane Walston
Eddie
Ann
Gerald Walston
Charley DeVoe
Doyle
Donna Lou
Lois Beth
C. A. Haynes
Kai Sorensen
Clyde
Larsen
Gerald O’dell
Franklin Burch
Roland
Henry Longfellow
Ivan
Mizpah and Circle D.O.C. share June visit at Landis home
Mizpah chapter Daughters of Ceres members were guests of Circle chapter at Mrs. A R Landis home on June 1. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. W J Nevins and Mrs. Harold Hill. Edith Acerton of San Francisco soloed. refreshments served. next Circle meeting on July 6 with Mrs. Harvey Gaddis as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mizpah
Daughters of Ceres
Circle Chapter
A. R. Landis
W. J. Nevins
Harold Hill
Mike Louder
Jack Beaver
Hazel Woods
Circle, D.O.C
Harvey Gaddis
Mrs Fitch Hosts H M P Club Meeting
Mrs John Fitch hosted the H M P Club on Thursday afternoon June 2. Mrs Brooks Nash led a program on 4 H Club Activities. Margaret Turner and Harold Fitch sang a duet Dreaming and Jane Kennedy read Four Leaf Clover. Guests included Gretchen Barr Kansas City and Mary Kemple along with Will Fitch and Veaton John. Plans were set for the annual family picnic on Sunday June 26 with Veaton John and Mrs Henry Barr as committee in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fitch
Brooks Nash
Margaret Turner
Harold Fitch
Jane Kennedy
Robert Barr
Gretchen
Kansas City
Will Fitch
Mary Kemple
Veaton John
Henry Barr
West Clayton Club Hosts June Social Evening
West Clayton Community Club met Friday at the Safley home with guests Mr. and Mrs. Lester Safley. Music by Vinnie Stephens and son Orville, bingo prizes won by Mrs. Lester Safley. July meeting planned at Oliver Safley home. refreshments committee includes Mrs. I J Bailey and Mrs. Emmett Osburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clayton
Lester Safley
Earl Dotson
Dorthy
Vinnie Stephens
Orville
Oliver Safley
I. J. Bailey
Emmett Osburn
Miss Daugherty to Speak at Missionary Tea
Miss Lena Daugherty will be the guest speaker at a Missionary Tea hosted by the Woman's Missionary Society of the Church of Christ at Mrs. L. E. Beard's home on Tuesday afternoon June 14. All ladies of the church are invited and asked to bring a guest. notify Mrs. C. E. Worley by Monday June 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Daugherty
Lena Daugherty
L. E. Beard
Woman's Missionary Society of the
Church of Christ
C. E. Worley
Calendar notices for church groups and clubs
Friday June 16 Methodist Dependable Auxiliary at the church. Tuesday June 14 OES Chapter at the Masonic Temple with Mrs A D Hahn and Mrs L E Beard as hostesses. Wednesday June 15 Benton Social Club hosted by Mrs Frank Bordner and Maple Grove Club at Maple Grove Church. Thursday June 16 Christian Loyal Standby Class hosted by Mrs C A Reynolds and VVC Club hosted by Mrs Wayne Marley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Dependable
O.E.S. Chapter
Masonic Temple
O.E.S. Kensington
A. D. Hahn
Christian Missionary Society
L. E. Beard
Benton Social Club
Frank Bordner
Maple Grove Club
Maple Grove
Christian Loyal Standby
C. A. Reynolds
V.V.C. Club
Wayne Marley
V V C Club Meeting At Mrs Wendell Davidson Home
The V V C club met with host Mrs Wendell Davidson on Thursday afternoon June 2. Seven members attended with guests Mrs E L Firkins Mrs Fred Mak eb on and Mrs Iva Davidson. Plans were made for the annual family picnic at the Lake of Three Fires on Sunday June 26. Mrs Fred Hunter joined as a new member and Mrs Wayne Marley will host the next meeting on Thursday afternoon June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.V.C. Club
Wendell Davidson
V.V.C
E. L. Firkins
Fred Mackebon
Shafar
Iva Davidson
Lake of Three Fires
Fred Hunter
Wayne Marley
Hess Pupils Enjoy Picnic and Theatre Party
The Hess school pupils and teacher Miss Gwen dolyn Weatherly held a Lake of Three Fires picnic supper on Tuesday with afternoon games. In the evening they attended a Rialto theatre showing Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Attendees included Betty Davison Harley Davison Donald Davison Dorothy Payton Samuel Payton Rachael McCurdy Gayland McCurdy Mildred Darby with guests Jean Mullen and Leota Davison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hess
Hess School
Gwendolyn Weatherly
Lake of Three Fires
Rialto
Snow White
Betty Davison
Harley Davison
Donald Davison
Dorothy Payton
Samuel Payton
Rachael McCurdy
Gayland McCurdy
Mildred Darby
Jean Mullen
Leota Davison
G and G Club Hosts Mrs. Ben Wright and Guests
Mrs. Ben Wright hosted the G and G Club on Wednesday June 8 with seven members and four guests Mrs Wayne Wright Mrs Merrill Vawter Mrs Alfred Lafley and Mrs Will Blake. Mrs Blake joined as a new member. Hosts presented each member with a quilt block and the group played Chinese Checkers then enjoyed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Wright
Wayne Wright
Merrill Vawter
Alfred Lafley
Will Blake
Blake
John Agnew
Baptist Class Pot Luck Supper Planned
The Friendly class of the Baptist Sunday School will host a pot-luck supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gaddis Monday evening June 13 with serving at 7 o'clock. Assisting hosts include Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cornell Mr. and Mrs. Homer Ranburger Mr. and Mrs. Jack Beaver Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Snyder Mr. and Mrs. Rulph Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
The
Baptist Sunday School
Arthur Gaddis
Charles Cornell
Homer Ranburger
Jack Beaver
Clyde Snyder
Rulph Thomas
Mrs. Shum to Host Golden Rule Circle Meeting
Mrs. Floyd Shum will host the Golden Rule Circle of the Rebekah lodge at the I.O.O.F. hall on Friday afternoon June 17. She will be assisted by Mrs. E. T. Brice, Mrs. Eunice Hamilton, Mrs. Chloe Wisdom, Mrs. Vera Joy, Miss Linnie Butts, Mrs. Eva Lake and Miss DeEtta Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shum
Rebekah
Floyd Shum
Rebekah Lodge
E. T. Brice
Eunice Hamilton
Chloe Wisdom
Vera Joy
Linnie Butts
Eva Lake
DeEtta Chambers
Mrs McCormick Hosts Banner Goodwill Club Meeting
Mrs Fred McCormick hosted the Banner Goodwill Club on Wednesday afternoon June 8 with twelve members present. Guests included Mrs Lou Ackley Mrs Claude Hamilton and Mrs Elmer Cobb. The July meeting is planned at Mrs Paul Wolvertons home. The OES Kensington will meet June 14 at the Masonic Temple with Mrs A D Hahn hosting and assisted by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick
Banner Goodwill
Fred McCormick
Banner Goodwill Club
Lou Ackley
Claude Hamilton
Elmer Cobb
Paul Wolverton
Loyal Standby Class Hostess Tea Guest Change
The Loyal Standby Class of the Church of Christ will meet at Mrs. C. A. Reynolds home Thursday afternoon June 16. The session was moved from Tuesday due to the Missionary Tea sponsored by the church ladies. All members are urged to attend.
Siam Club Family Picnic At Lake of Three Fires
The Just A Mere Club of Siam held a picnic dinner at Lake of Three Fires on June 5. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Sam Jeffers and family, Mr and Mrs Ernest Gray, Mr and Mrs Everett Garrett and family, and Mr and Mrs Frank Shields and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam Club
Lake of Three Fires
Just A Mere Club of
Siam
Sam Jeffers
Ernest Gray
Everett Garrett
Frank Shields
Thompsons Host Relatives At Friday Dinner
Mr and Mrs Ralph W Thompson entertained relatives Friday evening at their home. Guests included Mrs Elinor Thompson Hilyer of Chicago John Thompson of Michigan City Ind Mrs Mary Richardson and Charles Thompson of Bedford.
Past Matrons Host One O'Clock Luncheon at Burrell Home
Mrs. M. G. Burrell hosted the Past Matrons of the OES at a one o'clock luncheon at her home on Thursday afternoon June 2. Assisted by Mrs. E. T. Brice Mrs. A. V. Gooding and Mrs. T. E. Anderson, the guests were entertained in a informal setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Burrell
O.E.S
E. T. Brice
A. V. Gooding
T. E. Anderson
Sick Child Swallows Token In Iowa Sent To Des Moines Hospital
Two year old Judith Reed of Sharpsburg is seriously ill in a Des Moines hospital after swallowing a Missouri token on Sunday. She was first taken to a Clearfield physician, then to a Creston hospital, and finally to Des Moines where the token lodged in her stomach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith
Cecil Reed
Sharpsburg
Des Moines
Bedford
Missouri
Clearfield
Creston
Return of Barney McArthur From Hospital Stay
Barney McArthur returned to his Gravity home after receiving eye treatments at an hospital in Town City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa City
Barney McArthur
Town City
Final Report Hearing in Johnston Estate at Bedford Iowa
In Taylor County Iowa probate court K E Stephens administrator with will annexed for C M Johnston deceased has filed a final report and seeks discharge. Hearing scheduled June 22 1938 at 10 A M before the district court in Bedford Iowa where W L Johnston and others may appear to contest. James R Locke attorney. This notice was posted January 9 and 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. E. Stephens
James R. Locke
Births Reported in Conway Lead Lenox and Sheridan
A daughter was born to George Morris and wife in Conway on June 3 named Janet Viola. Mrs George Beardshear of Lead South Oak gave birth June 2 to Caroline Joyce, formerly Miss Margaret Roberts. Mrs H J Day of Lenox welcomed a daughter June 1 named Caroline Joyce. Royce Edna born to Carroll and Mrs Knotts of Imperial Nebraska on May 26. The Knotts formerly lived in Sharpsburg. Mrs Guy Chitty of Sheridan Missouri welcomed Eula LaVaughn on May 30. A son Willis Junior was born to W D McCalla and wife in Blockton on June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Morris
Conway
Janet Viola
George Beardshear
Lead, S. Oak
H. J. Day
Lenox
Caroline Joyce
Carroll Knott
Imperial
Nebr
Royce Edna
Guy Chitty
Sheridan, Mo
Eula LaVaughn
W. D. McCalla
Blockton
Willis Junior
Miss Alva Gooding Hosts Dinner Guests
Miss Alva Gooding spending her vacation in St. Joseph at her parents home entertained Tuesday evening at dinner with Miss Catherine Carlton Miss Edith Yoom Thompson Miss Dora Jane Ham pin and Miss Kathleen McCunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Gooding
Nurge
St. Joseph
A. ¥. Gooding
Hame
Catherine Carlton
Edith Yoompson
Dora Jane Hampin
Kathleen McCcun
Contract Bridge Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Blakemore
Mrs W H Blakemore hosted the Contract Bridge Club luncheon at one o clock Tuesday afternoon. Bridge games were played during the afternoon. The club will continue meetings throughout the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hassridge
W. H. Blakemore
Dependable Auxiliary to Hold Annual Election
The Dependable Auxiliary of the Methodist Episcopal church will meet at the church Friday afternoon June 10 at 2 30 o clock. Mrs A L Jordan and Mrs Willis Nethers will be hostesses. A large attendance of the membership is requested as the annual election of officers will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
A. L. Jordan
Willis Nethers
Notice of Final Report in Lorenza Dow Willman Estate
Executrix Ida Willman filed a final report for the Lorenza Dow Willman estate in Taylor County Probate No. 5000. The report seeks court approval and discharge from duties. hearing set for June 22, 1938 at 10 a.m. in Bedford Town before the District Court. Notice to Tela Willman and all interested parties to appear and show cause if any.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Taylor County
Lorenza Dow Willman
Tela Willman
Lorenza Doy Willman
Bedford
Town
Ida Willman
James R. Locké
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Society
Cordells
Abbey Orr
Whormis Market
Sid
A. G
Pant Y Bovegy
Pananas
Blanes
Naomi Parmenter
Paul Churchill
Circle D.O.C
Mrs. Fitch
H.M.P. Club
Bemberg
Nets
Mary-Alice
Ruth L. Price
Frank Thummel
Joe Bird
Laura Lowrey
Columbia
Dale Carnegie
Maple Grove Church
Belle Davidson
Robert Coy
Harry Putnam
Edith Calhoun
Vera Johnson
Ethel Chambers
Mildred Severs
C. W. Steward
Harvey Davison
Missouri Methodist Hospital
Edd Murren
George Campbell
Athelstan
Columbus
Viola Treese
Raymond Treese
C. M. Johnston
W. L. Johnston
District Court
Thompson Mercantile Co
Chevrolet
DeLux Ford
Studebaker
Tudor
Ford
Bray Motor Co
Bedford, Iowa
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