Bedford Plans New Lighting for Main Streets
Bedford officials with Iowa Power & Light in Clarinda discussed installing mercury vapor lights on steel poles along Main Street from the highway to the depot and extending to Court Central and Dodge streets. The project would replace the weak existing lights nicknamed fireflies with an estimated $4,000 pole replacement cost, still needing funding solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Roard
Ross Garnet
Leland Duncan
Ralph Jones
Bill Bailie
Paul Bartlett
Jas. A. Lucas
Clarinda
Iowa Power & Light Company
Central
Dodge Streets
Bedford Lodges Elect Officers in Joint Installation
The Golden Rule Rebekah Lodge of Bedford and Bedford Lodge No. 91 I O O F have chosen officers for the coming term and plan a joint installation at a public meeting in early July. Appointed officer to be named. Noble Grands include Mrs. Horace Beemer and Frank Campain. Vice Grands are Mrs. Howard Clark and Boyd Novinger. Recording Secretaries are Mrs. Vane Lucas and T. D. Hosman. Financial Secretaries are Mrs. Ida Weingarth and Don Burks. Treasurers are Mrs. Ray Kennedy and Max Keith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rule Rebekah Lodge
Bedford
Bedford Lodge
1.O.C. F
Rp Bose Te
HM Careersrateae Fo
Horace Beemer
Frank Campain
Howard Clark
Boyd Novinger
Vane Lucas
T. D. Hosman
Ida ‘Weingarth
Don Burks
Ray <Kennedy
Max Keith
Scouts Hold Camporee At Lake of Three Fires Park
Lenox and Bedford Boy Scout troops held an annual camporee at Lake of Three Fires State Park on June 3 4 5 led by Scout Field Executive Win Miller of Creston. Cobra Patrol Bedford won top inter patrol prize with John Reed as leader. Eagle Scout Lyle Martin of Bedford earned the rank during Saturday ceremony with Dr C W Steward District Chairman and Leonard Moore District Commissioner present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenox and Bedford
Boy ‘Scouts
Lake of Three Fires
Win Miller
Creston
Lenox
Cobra Patrol
Bedford
John Reed
Lyle Martin
Wm. C. Martin
Lyle
C. W. Steward
Leonard L. Moore
A. Plton Jensen
Business Women Will Meet Monday at Bedford Methodist Church
The Business and Professional Women's Club will hold a dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday night June 13 at Bedford Methodist Church. Arrangements are by the Membership Committee: Mrs. Paul Morris Miss Lucile Trumbo Miss Mary Ellen Blalock and Miss Audrey B Cox. It marks the first meeting of the new year with new president Mrs. Veaton John presiding and a guest speaker scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Bedford Methodist Church
Paul Morris
Lucile Trumbo
Mary Ellen Blalock
Audrey B. Cox
Veaton John
Former Resident Nellie Orme Dies in California
Nellie Orme 84 of Long Beach California died at home on a Wednesday June 1 She was a former Gilead resident Burial was in Grace land Cemetery Sunday She is survived by three sons two in California and one in Kansas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Orme
Long Beach
Calif
Gilead
Graceland
California
Kansas
Bedford Names Two New School Leaders for Next Year
The Bedford school system fills two teaching posts for the coming year. Homemaking instructor Miss Marjorie Mead of Bramer Missouri will start August 15 after graduating from Iowa State College. Richard D. Hartman of Fairfield Iowa becomes the new Junior High Principal bringing two years of prior principal experience at Neola Iowa and will oversee junior high grades and athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Marjorie Mead
Braymer
Missouri
Miss Mead
Iowa State College
Richard D. Hartman
Fairfield
Iowa
Hartman
Parsons College
Iowa U
Neola
Lucas elected head of Southwest Iowa Peace Officers
Sheriff Harry E. Lucas of Bedford was chosen as president of the Southwest Iowa Peace Officers Association at Lake Manawa Council Bluffs. He will be helped by Secretary Donald D. Danford of Council Bluffs and Vice President Dale Cornell of Cass county. The group aims to coordinate local county state and federal officers and discusses road blocks searches IDs and radio communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Manawa
Council Bluffs
Southwest Iowa Peace Officers Association
Harry E. Lucas
Bedford
Lucas
Robert Moore
Mills County
Iowa Highway
Circus Welcomes Big Bedford Crowd For Miller Bros Show
Large afternoon and evening audiences attended the Kamily Miller Bros wild animal circus in Bedford. The troupe arrived Wednesday morning with trucks and a big canvas setup at Taylor county fair grounds. A preview display featured several large elephants near Emmett Motor Sales south of the Chevrolet garage. The breezy ring acts and orderly staff provided wholesome entertainment in fair weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kamily Miller Bros
Wild Animal Circus
Bedford
Thesday
Taylor County Fair
Emmett Motor
Chevrolet
Corn Borer Seen As Serious County Problem
The corn borer could become a major issue in Taylor county this year as egg masses are increasing on taller corn. Iowa State College entomologists warn of heavy losses if weather remains favorable. moths hatch rates exceed previous years. Farmers urged to learn egg mass ID and spray needs, with DDT as the proven control and varying application rates for equipment. F C Ware, 71, dies in Armee Missouri, survived by wife, four sons and four grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
John Hunter
Cho
Iowa State College
Iowa
Hunter
Y-Teen Conference Attended by Bedford High Girls
Helen Wintermute and Martha Beebe of Bedford High School are selected to attend the Y-Teens summer conference at Grinnell College Iowa in June 1925. Over 300 Iowa Y-Teen girls will join sessions on world citizenship self improvement and crafts with leaders from the United States and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Wintermute
Martha Beebe
Bedford High School
Grinnell College
Grinnell
Iowa
Helen
Martha
Jack T. Johnson
Iowa State University
Jean Jongewaard
Jefferson
Grace
Jacqueline Spriggs
Elizabeth Kirichenkov
Latvia
Bedford Cattle Are Grand Champions
E. H Chilcote of Bedford displayed his bull Waddie at the Sighth District Jersey Parish show in Corydon where the animal won first place and was named Grand Champion Bull. Lassie, owned by Floyd Robinson of Bedford, earned Grand Champion female honors. Attendees included Mr. Chilcote, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, Billy Floyd, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gordon. Both Chilcote and Robinson plan entries for Cedar Rapids State Parish Show and the Des Moines Iowa State Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H Chilcote
Bedford
Waddie
Jersey
Corydon
Homer
Play Day for Camp Fire Girls at Lake of Three Fires
The annual Camp Fire and Blue Bird Play Day will be held at the Lake of Three Fires on Wednesday June 15 sponsored by the Guardians Association. Bedford second grade girls will attend meeting at the courthouse at 9 30 am transportation provided sack lunches and Joyful Singing Books to be brought by participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake of Three Fires
Guardian's Association
Bedford Schools
Court House
Urges School Officers To Attend Meeting
An important meeting of all Taylor county school directors and administrators will be held in the Bedford court room Friday evening June 17 at 8 o clock. County Superintendent Howard Spicknall says the session explains the new Iowa school transportation law with many changes. Rural directors must attend as budgets are outlined and pupil designation is shown. The law requires new districts to pay costs exceeding state funding. a notary will assist with proper forms and notarization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Bedford
Howard Spicknall
Iowa
Salen Buys Coulter's Interest In Main Street Oil
Marrell Salen purchases LeRoy Coulter's stake in the Main Street Oil Station and becomes partner with Dale Sanders. He began the new venture June 1 after two years with Beemer-Bowen. Coulter, who came from Alabama a year ago, will return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marrell Salen
LeRoy Coulter
Main Street
Dale Sanders
Salen
Beemer-Bowen
Coulter
Alabama
Illness Notices From Bedford And Blockton
Mrs Hensley of Bedford is ill at home with a heart condition. Ira Kemery of Blockton recently suffered a heart attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Kemery
Blockton
Clinic Floyd Gordon at Davenport Chiropractic Clinic
In Davenport, Floyd Gordon of Bedford is a patient at the Chiropractic Clinic in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Floyd Gordon
Bedford
Chiropractic
Warrick Daughter Has Tonsillectomy In Bedford
Katherine Warrick daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Warrick of Gravity had her tonsils removed Saturday in Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Warrick
Herbert Warrick
Bedford
Mrs Ralph Hazel Undergoes Surgery in Clarinda
Mrs Ralph Hazel of Bedford was operated on Saturday at Municipal Hospital in Clarinda. The report notes the procedure took place and the patient is listed in stable condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Hazel
Bedford
Municipal Hospital
Clarinda
Illness Strikes L. H. Andrews II at Clearfield Home
L. H. Andrews II is seriously ill at his Clearfield residence after a relapse on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Andrews II
L. H. Andrews
Clearfield
Mrs Jesse Wilson Admitted for X Rays at Municipal Hospital
Mrs Jesse Wilson of Gravity entered Municipal Hospital at Clarinda on Monday for X rays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Hospital
Jesse Wilson
Clarinda
Grace Statesman Returns to Municipal Hospital
Mrs Grace Statesman of Blockton returned to the Municipal Hospital in Clarinda on Monday for further treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Statesman of
Blockton
Clarinda
Mary Margaret Jones Observed At University Hospital
Mary Margaret Jones of Sharpsburg was taken to University Hospital in Iowa City on Friday for observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Mary Margaret Jones
Sharpsburg
University Hospital, Iowa City
Mrs Pollock Ill Taken To University Hospital
Mrs Josephine Pollock is ill at the Cal Lee home and will be moved to University Hospital in Iowa City on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollock
Josephine Pollock
Cal Lee
University Hospital
Iowa City
Dale Anderson Undergoes Tonsil and Adenoid Surgery
Eight year old Dale Anderson, son of Mr and Mrs Carl Anderson, had his adenoids and tonsils removed in a procedure performed last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Anderson
Carl Anderson
Attack of Lambago Hits Reverend’s Home After Weeklong Outburst
Unclear report describes Reverend Ben W. Sinderson facing a week of confinement at his residence following an illness described as an attack of lambago. Details are sparse and verification is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambago
Ben W. Sinderson
Joyce Trumbo Undergoes Tonsil Removal in Bedford
Joyce Trumbo daughter of Mr and Mrs Vern L Trumbo of Rock Island had her tonsils removed Saturday in Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Trumbo
Vern L. Trumbo
Rock Island
Bedford
Bert Bates Moved From Bedford Room to Armstrong Nursing Home
Bert Bates of Bedford is reported to be ill and has been moved from his room to the Armstrong Nursing Home for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Bates
Bedford
Armstrong Nursing Home
Homecoming for Conway Man From Excel Springs
Dick Burge of Conway has returned home Friday night after convalescing at Excel Springs Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Burge
Conway
Excelsior Springs
Bedford man treated at Des Moines Veterans Hospital
Robert Reed of Bedford was taken to the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines on Saturday where he is receiving treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Reed
Bedford
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Beemer Boy Breaks Arm After Swing Fall
Jack Beemer son of Mr and Mrs Torace Beemer of Bedland fell from a swing on Wednesday afternoon and broke his right arm just above the wrist in an accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Beemer
Mrs. Torace Beemer
Bedland
Bruins Beat Hopkins Here 7-4 Last Sunday
Bedford Bruins win their second of four starts defeating the Hopkins Yearlings 7 to 4 on the new playground diamond. Terrell drives in the decisive triple. Bud Jamison has three hits and three runs. Hopkins leads 3 2 after six before Bedford plates four in the sixth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Bruins
Hopkins
New Playground
Bruins
Bedford
Terrell
Bud Jamison
McGary
Vacation Bible School Closes in Bedford Inter-Church Council
Closing exercises for the two week Vacation Bible School will be held Sunday evening June 12 at 7 30 p m at the Christian Church. The Bedford Inter-Church Council organized four departments with teachers from cooperating churches. More than 150 children enrolled. Parents and friends are invited to the recognition service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Bedford Inter-Church Council
Births Reported From Bedford and Surrounding Areas
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs John Adams of Blockton on June 2. A son born to Mr and Mrs Marvin Smith of Bedford on June 6 named Edward Elbert. An adopted son six weeks old named Ronald Eugene to Mr and Mrs Francis Allen of Shenandoah. A son born to Mr and Mrs Ware Walston of Bedford on June 5 named Glenn Albert. Virgil Brown of Hopkins born on Friday June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adams
Blockton
Marvin. Smith
Bedford
Edward
Elbert
A. Son
Francis. Allen
Shenardoah
Ronald Eugene
Francis
Chas. Allen
Ware Walston
Glenn
Albert
Virgil Brown
Hopkins
Forefinger Injury of Billy Osburn at Lawn Mower Incident
Billy Osburn twelve son of Mr and Mrs Walter Osburn suffered the forefinger of his left hand torn off at the first joint while using a lawn mower on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Osburn
Walter Osburn
Charles Poore Dies Here Unexpectedly
Charles Poore a longtime Taylor county resident died unexpectedly at his farm home southeast of Bedford early Sunday morning June 5 He had been in Bedford Saturday and died in his sleep He is survived by wife Minnie three sons Howard Ward and Paul of Bedford eight grandchildren and one great grandchild plus a brother and two sisters Funeral services were held at Shum Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev Gordor F MacLean Burial was in Fairview cemetery Poore born December 7 1874 near Blockton Iowa married Minnie E Polley December 25 1898 and joined the Methodist Church in his youth He worked in insurance sales and farming before retirement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Poore
Taylor County
Lfe
Bedford
Shum Funeral
Gordor
F. MacLean
Fairview
Charles Edward Poore
James H. and
Harriett McCain Poore
Blockton
Iowa
Minnie E. Polley
Stanil J
Howard
Ward
Paul
Minnie
Howard, Ward
Faul
James Poore
Corning
Lottie Zenner
Des Moines
Jennie Hemsley
Strang
Oklahoma
Illness Report From Mercy Hospital In Des Moines
Floyde Schlapia of Clearfield is reported seriously ill at Mercy Hospital Des Moines after transport by Mr. and Mrs. Russell Schlapia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
Floyde Schlapia
Clearfield
Des Moines
Russel Schlapia
Boy Kirk Herbert Leaves Cast After Hospital Visit
Kirk Herbert son of Mr and Mrs George Herbert was injured weeks ago and had the cast on his leg removed Friday at Missouri Methodist Hospital St Joseph. He is improving satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk Herbert
George Herbert
Missouri Methodist Hospital
St. Joseph
Kirk
Mrs Ranbarger Visiting from Shenandoah for Care in Missouri
Mrs H L Ranbarger is a patient in the Nichols Sanatorium at Savannah Missouri where she is undergoing treatments. Mr Ranbarger and their daughter Dorlee Ranbarger of Shenandoah spent Sunday with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranbarger
H. L. Ranbarger
Nichols
Savannah
Missouri
Mrs Mary C Reynolds Improves at Bed ford Home
Mrs Mary C Reynolds of Bedford recently moved from Methodist hospital St Joseph after two weeks illness. She is with her brother W E Crum Jr and wife and her daughters Mrs Porter Echols of Lynchburg and Mrs Dwight Noble of Roslyn Heights. Reynolds plans to travel with Echols when able.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. Reynolds
Bedford
Methodist
St. Joseph
W. E. Crum, Jr
Porter B. Echols
Lynchburg
Dwight Noble
Roslyn Heights
New York
Reynolds
Echols
Left-handed share estimated at four to eight percent
The statement notes that between four and eight percent of the population is left handed. It emphasizes the range as an approximate proportion and does not provide further context or causation.
Taylor County 4-H Elects Officers At Rally Day
About 250 Taylor County 4-H girls gathered at Bedford High School on Tuesday June 7 for the twenty fourth Rally Day despite rain. Vicki Stroburg was chosen to head the county 4-H girls for the coming year, with June Penton as vice president Helen Wintermute as secretary treasurer and Marilyn Park as reporter historian. The day featured campaign speeches and demonstrations along with presentations by county and state leaders and a surprise gift presentation to Hazel Woods and John Hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Bedford High School
Vicki Stroburg
Glen Stroburg
Blockton
Vicki
Bluebirds
Blockton High School
Blacktoer High School
Christian Endeavor School
June Perton
G. H. Penton
Bedford
June
Victory 4
Helen Wintermute
Charles Wintermute
Helen
Gay Maidens Club
Bedford High
Marilyn Park
Arthur Park
Marilyn
Loyal Legion Club
Clarice Osburn
Alena Stroburg
Wendell Davidson
Legon
Lions Sponsor YMCA Camps and Scholarship Fund
Bedford Lions will sponsor one day YMCA youth camps on July 18 July 25 and August 1 led by YMCA workers. The club also created a $100 scholarship fund for Bedford High School graduates entering college. A committee including Bill Young Bill Hensch and Paul Bartlett will select the first recipient. repayment with interest is due within two years after graduation or leaving school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford ‘Lions
YMCA
Bedford High School
Bill Young
Bill Hensch
Paul Bartlett
Bedford Plans Summer Music Program With Band Concerts
Miss Mary Eller Blalock, music supervisor in Hedford schools, announces a summer band program. The first concert will be on the courthouse lawn at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 18, with the first rehearsal June 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. Interested players may join rehearsals and concerts. Blalock is visiting Canton, Missouri, and notes residents may join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Court House
Mary Eller Blalock
Hedford
Blaylock
Times-Press
Canton
Missouri
State Savings Bank Buys Building in Bedford
The State Savings Bank of Bedford announces it has purchased the building it has occupied since its establishment. The purchase was from the Lewis Investment Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Savings Bank of
Bedford
Irom
Lewis Investment Company
4-H Club Honor Highlights Hazel Woods Ceremon y
Ine Lou has ten years in 4-H club work and has held every local office while exhibiting each year. The ceremony was led by Hazel Woods, County 4-H girls chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Woods
County 4-H
Ine@ Lou
Bedford Lions Club elects new officers for year
Bedford Lions Club named Jas A Lucas as president Rollie Livingston as sec treas Ben Scane first vice Bert Lange second vice Glen Straight third vice Dick Johnston Horace tamer Bill Young tail twister L C Morris and BR F Van Dyke on board of directors One year Co W Steward and F L Wetmore Sr two year directors Dinner at Presbyterian church June 20 meeting place to be announced Guests included Bud Morris Kansas City Bert Lange and Maurice Severs Houston Texas with introductions by L C Morris and Bob Stacy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Lions Club
Jas. A. Lucas
Rollie Livingston
Sec.treas
Ben Scane
Bert Lange
Glen Straight
Dick Johnston
Bill Young
L. C. Morris
BR. F. van Dyke
W. Steward
F. L. Wetmore
Dr Stone Buys Pair of Chinchillas for Home Hobby
Bedford chiropractor Dr Earl J Stone recently purchased a pair of chinchillas from a Des Moines firm and plans to raise them as a hobby in his basement. The animals, valued at 1250 to 1650 dollars per pair, are insured against death and theft and were brought to North America in 1923 from South America. Chinchillas prefer 50 to 70 degree rooms and sleep most of the day, bathing in sand and living active at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl J. Stone
Bedford Chiropractor
Des Moines
North America
South America
Andes
New Plot Created for Bedford Soldiers Graves
Bedford patriotic groups report missed World War I veterans' graves in Fairview and Bedford cemeteries during Memorial Day flagging. A new plat maps all soldiers' graves and residents who know of undecorated graves are urged to notify Bud Wetmore to update the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Fairview
Bud Wetmore
Rebekahs decorate graves in Memorial Day observance
Bedford Odd Fellows and Rebekahs held their annual Memorial Day program decorating more than 209 bouquets for departed members in Fairview and Bedford cemeteries. Committees from both orders organized the effort with help from members and twilight cemetery visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Fairview
Bedford
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Round
Eagle
Mills
F. C. Ware
Verle Ware
Arkee
Beer Il
Will
Bedford Cattle
Camp Fire
D. Salen
Hensley
Jake Hensley
AHR Hopkins
Straight
Nelson
Jeter
Shupe
Vacation Bible School
Mrs. Reynolds of
NVEST
Savings
Louise Wintermute
Marjorie Higgins
Pals For Friendship
Dean Wintermute
Merle Travis
Dale Dyke
Farm Bureau
John Iunter
Norma
Miss Woods
Miss Park
John
Margaret Kagarice
Lions
State Savings Bank
Iolen Wintermute
Ponton
Lions Club
Dr. Stone
C.f.-Rebekahs
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