Bedford Summer School Reminders Outline Schedule
Bedford officials announce summer programs starting June 13 with morning classes 9 to 12 30 and afternoon fitness 1 to 4 for third graders and up. Busing returns at 12 30 to homes. afternoon students go to Gravity and Conway. Red Cross swimming lessons run Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
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Bedford Community School
Gravity
Conway
Red Cross
Blockton
Athelstan
Supt. G. C. Bryan
Field Day Set for Shelby Grundy Farm Research June 14
Taylor County farmers may learn about local agricultural problems at the Shelby Grundy Experimental Park field day on Tuesday June 14 starting at 1 p.m. ISU specialists will lead forage program talks and demonstrations including new forage machines, pasture seeding, lamb production, soil erosion, water runoff and root worm control. Admission is free with experts available for questions and to inspect the experimental farm facilities after 4 p.m.
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Taylor County
Shelby-Grundy
Thomas Wickersham
ISU
Neil Chicken
Ringgold County
Walter Wedin
ISU Agronomist
Richard Vetter
Wickersham
Frank Schaller
ISU Extension Agronomist
Schaller
Harvey Hinning
Harold Stockdale
Shelby- Grundy Experimental Association
Self
Shelby-Grundy Farm
Ames
Shelby-Grundy Experimental Association
Town Experiment Station
Six County School Center Is Approved
The U S Office of Education approves the Southwest Iowa Learning Resources Center in Red Oak with federal funds of 258000 under Title III. The facility will house a planetarium materials center learning laboratories and a production center serving Mills Montgomery Adams Fremont Page and Taylor counties. Local leaders including William Horner R W Fisher and Lewis Lowe of Red Oak praised the effort and urged other southwest Iowa communities to follow the example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Office of Education
Thas
Southwest Iowa
Red Oak
John R. Hansen
Mills
Montgomery
Adams
Fremont
Page
Taylor Counties
Hansens
William Horner
R. W. Fisher
Lewis Lowe
Iowa
Don Crawford Injured In Tree Trimming Incident
Don Crawford, an Iowa Power and Light Co. employee, is hospitalized at Clarinda Municipal with multiple fractures and possible skull fracture after a fall of about 36 feet while trimming trees near company lines in west Bedford. He suffered numerous cuts and bruises.
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Don Crawford
Clarinda Municipal
Crawford
Iowa Power & Light Co
West Bedford
4H Clubs Schedule June Tours Across Taylor County
4H Agricultural Clubs announce June tours to view members projects and participate in livestock judging fitting and showing. Tours begin June 12 at Calvary Go Getters Wayne Christensens Lenox Dallas Boys Jim Brooks Dogpatch Farmers Gay Guss Boys Holt Buddies with various start times. Polk Cow Pokes tour June 18 at Henry Shepard’s Bedford. Ralph Shaffer to teach at Farragut Iowa next school year per Peru State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Calvary-Go-Getters
Wayne Christensens
Lenox
Dallas Boys
Jim Brooks
New Market
Dogpatch Farmers
Dean Combs
Conway
Gay Guss Boys
Guss Church
Holt Buddies
Bushville
Henry Shepard's
Bedford
R. J. Producers
Grove Mustangs
Jefferson Jays
Ralph Shaffer
Farragut
Iowa
Harold Johnson
Peru State College
Peru
Junior High Honors Are Announced
Honors lists for BC junior high highlight top students and band recipients for the 1965 66 year and award day observances. Seventh graders Kathy Good to Diane McMillin are named for perfect attendance and honors, with eight grade and citizenship awards noted alongside a long list of band awardees and student librarians.
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BC Junior High
Conway
Kathy Good
Daisy Jackson
Diane McMillin
Cathryn Weller
Mike Benson
Galen Cobb
Clifford Henry
Stephan Melvin
Eugene Oxley
Donna Millikan
Diane Beemer
Becky Crawford
Janet Fine
Donna Lowry
Anita Rogers
Debbie Rowe
Dorothy Schooling
Brenda Wyckoff
Bill Brown
Don Drake
Larry Dunning
Mike Freeman
Larry Karas
Randy Keith
Bill Lands
Craig Lundquist
Steve Meredith
Dennis Miller
Dennis Multen
John Pace
Randy Peterman
Fred Skinner
Allen Wirth
Lester Young
Jane Brown
Bruce Brown
Janis Newkirk
Dan Metzger
Jane Moore
Steve Melvin
Marilyn Kareg
Donna Goudie
Jane Stacy
Bill Landry
Greg Loutzenhiser
Denny Mutlen
Shirley King
Marilyn Newkirk
Pat Shehan
Joel Rybolt
Terry Sprague
Bedford Woman Honored as Jewel of Iowa by General Federation
Mrs Ren H Fuller of Bedford received a General Federation of Women's Clubs Jewel of Iowa certificate at the federation diamond jubilee on April 20 for distinguished community service. The Bedford Nineteenth Century Club had named her a candidate previously and she has six years of continuous membership in the local club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ren H. Fuller
Bedford
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Jewels of
Iowa
Fuller
Federation
Bedford Nineteenth Century Club
Nineteenth Century Club
Two County Men Inducted for Army Training
Registrants reported for induction on May 25 at Fort Des Moines. Paul Roger Whitmore of Clearfield and Harold Allen Sorenson of Siam were inducted. Both will begin basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
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Fort Des Moines
Paul Roger Whitmore
Dwight McMath
Clearfield
Harold Allen Sorenson
Darrell Potter
Siam
Ft. Leonard Wood
Taylor County Angling Highlights Record Catches
Taylor County reports showcase multiple anglers with notable catches on farm ponds. Elton Jensen nets a 5 lb 9 oz largemouth and a 14 oz bass on one lure during a six hour session as a third bass misses the lure. Memorial Day yields seven channel catfish totaling 37 pounds. Other participants include Dr. R. W. Jones Mrs. Jones Dick Eberle Mrs. Chet Phelps and Jim Jones with several small bass and channel catfish. A New Market pond yields a 12 lb channel catfish at 2914 inches long using an 8 lb test line.
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Elton Jensen
Jones
Dick Eberle
Chet Phelps
Jim Jones
Jason Neumeyer
New Market
Former Local Man Heads Missouri Bank
Robert Paul, former Bedford resident, is featured in a Gallatin Democrat story as president of the First National Bank of Gallatin which recently moved into a new bank building. The biography notes his education, Navy service in World War II, and rise from teller to president by 1962, plus details on his wife and three children.
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Robert Paul
Bedford
Gallatin Democrat & North Missourian
Cameron
Navy
Gallatin
First National Bank
Paul
Richard
University of Missouri
Rolla
Margaret
Columbia
Janet
Gallatin High
Captain Marley Wins MUIMA Faculty Fellowship for 1966
Captain James R. Marley, a Missouri Military Academy instructor in Mexico Missouri, won the MUIMA Faculty Fellowship and was named master teacher for 1966. He will use the grant to complete work on his master’s degree in mathematics at the University of Missouri. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Marley of Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Marley
Missouri Military Academy
Mexico
Marley
Muim.a
University of Missouri
Wayne Marley
Bedford
Ames man earns Doctor of Osteopathy degree in Des Moines
Joe M. Anderson of Ames Iowa earned the Doctor of Osteopathy degree at the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery commencement in Des Moines on June 2. He is the son of Merlin H. and the late Andersons and will begin a one year internship at Portland Osteopathic Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe M. Anderson
Ames
Towa
College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery
Des Moines
Anderson
Merlin H. Anderson
Dr. Anderson
Town State University
Bible School At UM Sees Largest Enrollment To Date
The Bible School program at Hamilton Memorial United Missionary Church will run Sunday June 12 to complete the 1966 schedule. Enrollment tops 100, the largest ever for the local church with teachers Rev Walter Ortmann Mrs Janice Ortmann and others. Special worker Rev Mrs Heltzel will present lessons and a public service that night at 8 00. Joyce Tribolet to start as beautician at Nitas Salon in Des Moines June 11 after grading at Thompsons Beauty School and Iowa license on June 1.
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Hamilton Memorial United Missionary Church
Walter Ortmann
Janice Ortmann
Harold Hamilton
Janice Hamilton
Bill Moon
Junior Spencer
Dean Cordell
Frank Edie
Clyde Stephenson
Charles Jones
Heltzel
Joyce Tribolet
Nita
Des Moines
Miss Tribolet
Thompsons Beauty School
Iowa
Don Tribolet
Bedford
Howard Putnam Earns MBA in Marketing at Chicago
Howard Putnam will receive a Master of Arts in Business Administration with a marketing major on June 10 through the University of Chicago and Harvard Business School. He has been promoted to Marketing Manager for United Air Lines in the Chicago district and resides with his family at 413 Winnemac Park Forest Illinois 60466. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Virgil Putnam of Chillicothe Missouri, former Bedford residents.
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Howard Putnam
University of Chicago
Harvard Business School
Putnam
Chicago
United Air Lines
Winnemac
Park Forest
Virgil Puttnam
Chillicothe
Bedford
Bedford Battery Observes 50th Anniversary
The Bedford Battery Co marks its 50th year of operation in Bedford this month. Founded by Paul Morris who started as a 15 year old bicycle repairman, the business moved through several sites before settling in its current location in 1917. The firm, one of Bedford's oldest business houses, originally manufactured storage batteries and auto parts, with Morris later serving on the city water board and in local Masonic and civic roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Battery Co
Paul Morris
Bedford
W. E. Crum Bank
Court Street
Masonic Temple
Morris
Walker Tin
A. K. Morris
Art Smith
Beebe
A. K.morris
Ed Herriott
Morris & Herriott
Morrises
Mr. Smith
Everhart Helps Peru State College Baseball Earn Letter
In eight Southwestern Iowa counties Farm Supply Business Shows Area Increase Bill Everhart, a Peru State College freshman, earned a varsity letter for 1866 under head coach Joe Pelisek. The team finished 12-7 and placed second in the Nebraska College Conference. Everhart is noted as the son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Everhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Everhart
Peru State College
Joe Pelisek
Pelisek
Everhart
Jesse Everhart
Bedford
Ron Faas
Jannanan Anvatanmanan
4-H Livestock Demonstration At Bedford June 3
4 H livestock fitting and showing techniques were demonstrated to over sixty Taylor county youths and dads at the Gale barn Bedford. Russell Gordon Lenox led swine guidance while Richard Shuler Brooks covered sheep fitting and June lamb shearing.
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Taylor County
Gale Barn
Bedford
Russell Gordon
Lenox
Richard Shuler
Brooks
Taylor County Democrats Name State Convention Delegates
Taylor county delegates chosen at the May 6 Democratic Convention will attend the State Convention June 10 and 11. Delegates include Wilbert Anderson Sharpsburg Ruby Bush Howard Morris John Kitzman Lenox Eildon Stroburg Blockton Florence Hughes New Market Keith Barrens Conway Jim Jeter Reid Shields L Guy Young Verne Timberlake Bedford. Alternates listed are Gertrude Becherer Gravity Opal McDonald Ralph Pratt New Market Geraldyne Farrens Gerald Beemer Conway Floyd Jobe Opal Larsson Helen Timberlake Vane Lucas Bedford Dale Juergens Albertta Larson Clearfield.
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Taylor County
Wilbert Anderson
Sharpsburg
Ruby Bush
Howard Morris
John Kitzman
Lenox
Eildon Stroburg
Blockton
Florence Hughes
New Market
Keith Barrens
Conway
Jim Jeter
Reid Shields
L. Guy Young
Verne Timberlake
Bedford
Gertrude Becherer
Gravity
Opal McDonald
Ralph Pratt
Geraldyne Farrens
Gerald Beemer
Floyd Jobe
Opal Larsson
Helen Timberlake
Vane Lucas
Dale Juergens
Albertta Larson
Clearfield
Memorial Day Dinner Draws Record Crowd at Gravity Hall
Spokesmen report a record turnout at the Gravity American Legion Auxiliary Memorial Day dinner with attendees from California Missouri Nebraska New Mexico Washington and many Iowa cities. Gerald Bogan former Clarinda resident and Right To Work executive speaks at Farm Bureau picnic June 12 at Lake of Three Fires inviting new members. The Outlook notes farm supply industry growth with fertilizer seeds as opportunities while petroleum demand softens. Pearl Terrace Manor hosts a two day diet preparation course led by Elva Hull.
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Gravity American Legion Auxiliary
Gravity
California
Missouri
Nebraska
New Mexico
Washington
Iowa
Farm Bureau
Gerald Bogan
Clarinda
Bogan
Right To Work Organization
USDA
Pearl Terrace Manor
Ruth Tharp
Marvel Brown
Bedford
Elva Hull
Care More, Inc
Sioux City
States
James Manzer
Pearl Terrace
Richard R. Jones Seeks Re election as County Attorney
Richard R. Jones, County Attorney for Taylor county, announces his candidacy for re election. The Republican urges votes and support for the primary on September 6.
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Richard R. Jones
Taylor County
Jones
Factory Sign-up Sees Strong Pace in Two Day Survey
A garment factory reports 351 women signed up by Tuesday and about 100 more by noon Wednesday at the Prugh Building. Signups end Wednesday at 4 30 pm and the company expects about four weeks to analyze applications for a full breakdown of results.
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Times-Press
Prugh Bldg
Bedford Girl Wins $55 In Who's Who Contest Series
Local girl Misa Ratliff won $55 in script money for correctly identifying Dr William Harris and all 13 clues in Bedford's Who's Who contest. This week’s prize pool totals $90 with $5 for first drawn and $25 for full clue match. Entries must be at six sponsor locations and received by noon Monday.
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Bedford
Garnette Ratliff
Misa Ratliff
Wm. H. Harris
Garnette
Dr. Harris
Clif Hanshaw
Jim Jeter
Bud Wetmore
ATSO
Bedford Gas
Arthur Dinwiddie
Craig Owens Enters Basic Training in Texas
Craig Owens began basic training in Tonio Texas after completing four years in the Air Force. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Owens of Bedford and was a 1963 BOHS graduate who enrolled as a junior at Drake University in Des Moines Ta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonio
Texas
Air Force
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BCS
Mrs
Joe Nichols
Altlantic
Rolands Funeral Home
Atlantic
W. G. Stephens
Pearl) Stephens
Bedford Christian Church
Stephens
Fairview Cemetery
Six County
Lyla Cavin
Alva Fine
Elouise Groff
Connie King
Karen King
Debbie Mattes
Brenda Maxwell
Sandra Millikan
Barbara Price
Deloris Scottt
Karen Sleep
Judy Spencer
Carol Wilson
Mike Albright
Lyle Burns
Dwight Downing
Bill Landis
Gene Melvin
Scott Sheffield
Bob Timberlake
Edward Warden
Duane Strong
Susan Gregory
Dixie Anderson
Lynn Haidslak
Joneses
Frank Jones
Wayne Cobb
Steven
Cobbs
Marilyn
Harding College
Searcy
Ark
Babylon
L. I. New York
Cobb
Albert Turner
Ren Fuller
GEN. Federation OF Clubs
IN Taylor CO
Missouri Bank
Capt
James Marley
UM School
D. M. Beautician
Bedford Battery
City Water Board
YMCA
Taylor Lodge
Af&am
Red Cross of Constantine
Tom
Rex Wilhelm
Villisca
Wilhelm
Ron Sawson
Merritt South
U. S
Adair
Clarke
Decatur
Madison
Ringgold
Taylor
Union Counties
Faas
Fans
Taylor County Report
Demos
AUX
WHO
Lake of Three Fires
Manzer
P.T.M
Maye Powell
Grant City
Lola Reed
Jessie Beery
Elizabeth Stickelman
Lucy Ulmer
Hopkins
Ida Wiley
Ellen Lindstedt
Christa Rhoads
Maryville
Alice Bannon
Hattie Chilcote
Wm. Humphrey
Don Jones
Wm. Leeper
Mary Robey
Maude Spurgeon
Pearl Shum
Olive Talkington
Emma Faye Taylor
Stella Taylor
Elmer Thompson
Bertha Wintermute
Pearl Stephens
Recorder's Office
Taylor County Recorders
Imogene, Gustafson
Inene ‘Livingston
Country Boys
Shehans
Hawkeye
2 Brothers
2 Sisters
Sickels Appliance
Taylor County Motor
T. H. S. Grad
Tyler, Tex
Hawkeye Lumber
Thompsons
Skylark Cafe
Shebang
Leonard LL
Moore
Craig Owens
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