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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1938
Page
4
Evangelist W. M. Gilbert of Jefferson Iowa will preach next Sunday June 12 at 11 a m and 8 p m Bible study at 10 15 a m The public is invited to these services.
Rev. P. J. McStay, pastor, announces monthly mass on the first Sunday at 10:00 A M Other Sundays are at 8:00 A M during the summer period.
W D Thomas leads a 9 45 a m Children’s Day program followed by an 11 a m morning service with a sermon titled Becoming Like Children An 8 pm union evening service will be held at the Christian church and a Vacation School program is planned.
The Methodist Church led by Pastor W Overhulser announces 9:45 a.m. church school with a postponed Children’s Day. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 7:00 p.m. Union services at another church in the evening feature an exhibit of Bible School handiwork and a demonstration of Bible School work.
The church urges members who missed the past two Sundays to bring their tithe on the final day. The group leaves for conference Sunday afternoon and will be in Tabor for the week ahead.
The group planning to return home Saturday after noon June 18 includes Miss May Wyckoff a junior this year Miss Helen Tucker and Miss Dorthy Dotson sophomores Donald Stark and Miss Mary Lois Moore both teaching in conference this year.
Health news from Bedford and surrounding towns reports several hospital stays and procedures. S. M. Leonard of Bedford is seriously ill at St. Joseph Hospital in St. Joseph after weeks of treatment. Dr. Jay S. Terrill was taken ill and is improving at the Methodist hospital in St. Joseph with his wife and mother beside him. A mastoid operation was performed on the six week old son of Mr and Mrs Don Marsh of Grav ity, who was discharged from the Methodist hospital in St. Joseph. Larry Lucas of Lenox, age two, is recovering at St. Francis hospital after losing a finger in a farm mowing accident when a motor scythe blade cut it off at the second knuckle and may require another operation.
Get in on these 5000 quality chicks with sales on June 13 June 20 June 23 and June 27 by Bedford Hatchery phone 302 Also listed are new low prices on red star mash and assorted feeds plus miscellaneous ads for wallpaper a Belgi an stallion stand near Bedford porch for sale glassed in and up stairs apartment leases and a white rock fry sale with contact details.
Seven Taylor County 4-H girls Dorothy Parsons Irene Safley Gladys Weatherly Darlene Hogg Wilma Robey Marjorie Keith Mildred Baxter were chosen as delegates to the Iowa State College state 4-H girls convention June 15 to 18. The theme is Heritages and Horizons with talks on world influences and Iowa centennial heritage. Leaders include Mrs. Finis Park Loyal Larks Club Mrs. Brooks Nash acting leader Loyal Legion club and Mrs. Veaton John as chaperon.
County Agent Robt Davie urges a third cover spray between June 7 and 12 to control codling moths threatening Taylor County apple crops. Proper timing plus regular spraying reduces first brood damage and helps protect the late season. disease like apple scab varies by section and requires 10 day intervals where present. A spray mix of 1.5 quarts liquid lime sulfur 2.5 pounds hydrated lime 1.5 pounds lead arsenate per 50 gallons is advised, with dry lime sulfur or Bordeaux mixture as alternatives. Prospects for the crop are unusually good and farmers expect profitable prices if they spray regularly.
E P Sylvester Iowa State College plant pathologist outlined four weed eradication methods at Taylor County meetings. Summer fallow with wheat or rye, alfalfa smother crops, low summer smother crops like sorghum and millet, and drilled crops such as sorghum or soybeans with surface cultivation. Methods target bindweed Canada thistle quack grass and related pests.
Farmers report better silage results with grasses and legumes than with hay especially alfalfa and clover. Fall maturing soybean timothy Sudan grass and small grains like oats are now silaged. High moisture crops such as legumes can odor up silage and affect milk flavor unless careful feeding practices are used.
U.S. Bureau of Dairy Industry reports two odor prevention methods for silage. Wilt crops to reduce moisture below seven percent, extending time on cloudy days. Add 40 to 60 pounds of molasses per ton to improve palatability and odor control, but not as a guaranteed fix. Chop hay crops finely, pack tightly, weight top edges, and ensure air tight walls and doors to expel and keep out air.
Elmer Dean Carney of Bedford earned an excellent report for the school year in the Kewanee Star-Courier item dated June 3. The third grader achieved all excellent grades including band work and had perfect attendance with no absences or tardies.
The Republicans of the Third Judicial District of Iowa will meet in Creston on July 7 1938 at 11:00 A M to nominate three district judge candidates for the term beginning January 1 1939 and to transact other business. Representation is based on one delegate per county plus additional delegates per 200 or more votes for Geo A Wilson in 1936. Adams County leads with 9 delegates.
The Third Judicial District of Iowa assigns delegates by county: Clarke eight, Decatur ten, Ringgold ten, Taylor twelve, Union thirteen, Wayne ten, totaling seventy two. County conventions must elect their delegates and judicial committeemen. The order allows filing with the county auditor as required. Dated June 3 1938. Kenneth H Davenport, Chairman.
The article explains two spawning groups: random spawners like paddle fish, sturgeon, gar, carp, and wall-eyed pike deposit vast eggs and abandon care, while basses and others build hollow nests in silt or gravel and guard eggs until hatch. It notes egg counts for carp, wall-eyed pike, and sturgeon, and mentions food needs of young fish.
The excerpt outlines egg deposition ranges for crappie bluegill and bass, noting bluegill and large bass can lay thousands of eggs, with variations by female size. It describes nest locations on vegetation and gravel, limited parental care, and the impact of human activity on spawning areas, emphasizing protection alongside food and water conditions for good fishing.
The Conservation Commission warns visitors that Poison Ivy now appears in creeping and climbing stages in Iowa woods and some state parks. Described as a sumac family plant about 18 inches high before it creeps along the ground or climbs shrubs and trees.
A description notes a plant with three leaves per stem, nearly smooth edges, light green nonshiny leaves, and whitish green flowers that fruit in white berries later. Contact causes a burning skin eruption. Seek a physician promptly and use witch hazel compresses as a temporary comfort until help arrives.
The grade operetta A Rose Dream was presented at the United Presbyterian church on Friday evening, giving students a musical program in a church setting.
The American Legion Auxiliary gathered at Legion Hall on Thursday evening with Mrs. Byron Brown hosting. Members spent the meeting crafting poppies for wreaths and honoring veterans.
Mr and Mrs Gerald Gustin and their son of Creston spent Sunday visiting at the home of Lee Smith.
Bedford Chapter No. 228 O E S and families plan a Sunday excursion to Boone Iowa June 12 to visit the Eastern Star Home Ledges State Park and other sites. The caravan will depart the Masonic Temple at 8 am picnic lunches provided coffee at the Home.
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