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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1943
Page
3
An Army truck convoy arrived in Maryville prompting locals to speculate about the drivers. The unit was manned by Chinese Filipinos and Japanese aside from a few American born officers. About thirty men traveled in ten large dual wheel trucks on a return leg from Fort Leonard Wood to Graha.
Seventy year old John Siple of Ida Grove earns the nickname Wolf Man after bagging over 50 foxes and wolves in the year. He credits scent awareness and patience, noting predators can scent a hunter from miles away, so staying down wind is essential for a sure shot.
Denver H. Spamm, formerly of Emerson, broke the rivet-driving world record at San Pedro California shipyard. He drove 2001 rivets in five hours 28 minutes, surpassing the 1853 rivets in 8 hours 53 minutes mark. A $50 prize was divided among participants in the launch event.
Dewey a farm horse aged five to thirty four years died in Decatur county weeks ago. Owned by the Red Redman family the horse attended high school daily and helped six Redman children reach and leave school safely each day as Hamburg Reporter notes.
During a blackout, Clarinda featured a Red Cross operation with ten trucks passing through town heading south using standard equipment blackout dimmers. The report notes the distinct activity and local impact observed by the Clarinda Herald Journal.
The Northwood Anchor notes a Kansas statute requiring licensing of labor union agents, financial reports by unions, dues and assessments reports, and salaries for officers. It bans sit-down and jurisdictional strikes and aims to provide fair control that could protect union members and the public, despite anti union denunciations.
Ames Milepost notes resentment over war bond and stamp advertising. It contrasts England and Canada where newspapers receive paid ads, while here the advertising fund of nine million dollars covers copywriting and related work, with newspapers doing the job for free.
The note recalls changing prices in a nostalgic tone. Head lettuce at 18 cents per pound and cabbage at 13 cents per pound strain household budgets while prime cabbage once sold for two cents. Calf's liver at 60 cents a pound contrasts with memories of better butcher deals.
Mary Jane Shriner 85 was found dead in her Lineville garden on May 24 after apparently lying overnight. The obituary notes she was of royal blood, tracing to Mary Stuart, queen of Scotland, with both parents from Scotland.
Fremont County reports a rise in bounty funds attracting three new entrants to the team. Officials say the increased payment boosts participation and strengthens local efforts, with figures showing a notable uptick in activity and engagement compared to prior periods.
A Knoxville Express letter writer warns that recent articles praising walking imply imminent gasoline rationing. The note expresses fear of another cut and notes concerns over personal mobility and affordability.
Repairs on shingles at Fielding Webb's home. Joseph Standley at Medical College in Louisville. Dr Dunlavy paints his residence. New Market shows a Flag Brigade under Maj FitzGerald. Connett adds awning for Rhoads Remington Drug Co. A G Lucas travels to Cedar Rapids for Masonic Grand Lodge. Arthur Henry of Canon City visits Bedford. Will Dunlavy preaches in gravity with basket dinner. Bedford youth enjoy Mohler's grave site gathering with May Ballard and others.
Twenty five years ago Rev A E Burroughs resigned as pastor of the East Mission and Forest Grove churches and accepted the pastorate at Tipton Missouri. Rev Thos Potter was called to succeed him. The Taylor County Medical Association will meet at Platteville Tuesday with many doctors and their wives invited. Dr Woodson and Dr Jacob Geiger of St Joseph will attend.
Lum and Abner star in Two Weeks to Live at the Rialto for Friday and Saturday June 11 12. The film features Franklin Pangborn Kay Linaker Evalyn Knapp and Herbert Rawlinson with Rosemary LaPlanche. Abner inherits a dud railroad while Pine Ridge raises 10000 to buy rights of way before Sum and Abner travel to Chicago for adventures to recover the money.
Ten years ago a homecoming drew 350 attendees at the Valley school on Sunday June 4. Eight year old Bobbie Osburn was injured when a steel barrel containing about 50 gallons of water rolled from a Ford truck onto his leg. Recent births include a daughter to Delos and Hazel Dowling May 30, a son to Archie Waugh May 31, a daughter to Beryl Mathers June 2, and daughters or sons born to several families in Bedford Lenox Sharpsburg New Market and AtheStan between May 30 and June 7.
A reflective note near Father's Day praises Dads and daily endurance. The writer mentions spring floods, power outages, and mail service highlighting modern comforts. Plans to visit new Lake of The Fires cabins for the season are described with rental details and fishing notes.
The Three Mesquiteers Tom Tyler Bob Steele and Jimmie Dodd star in Thundering Trails shown Friday and Saturday June 11 and 12 at the Rialto Theatre. They play Texas Rangers facing political corruption and a vengeful plot as Stony Brook seeks justice.
The Junior Literary Guild curates books from hundreds of manuscripts chosen by Helen Ferris and others. New younger reader titles include Walter Reed and Jenny's Secret Island with illustrations by Douglas Dyer, plus various biographies and adventure stories.
Describes Ginger Rogers in a caper with Ray Milland as a twelve year old in disguise. He returns to an academy where he teaches and she influences his life with dramatic and comic escapades. Rita Johnson and Diana Lynn co star in a lively period comedy.
Lana Turner stars in Slightly Dangerous a soda clerk turned amnesia victim who assumes a lost heiress role in a romantic mix with Robert Young. The film plays Sunday Monday Tuesday June 13 14 15 with Walter Brennan Pallette and a supporting cast delivering light comedy and intrigue.
Mrs Putnam reports new arrivals including Chicken Every Sunday Day Must Dawn I Saw the Fall of the Philippines George Washington Carver Will Rogers Walter Reed Doctor in Uniform She Knew Three Brothers Tell No Teles and more titles from Holt Rogers Trev Coles in the checkout queue.
The piece argues soldiers must be fed and equipped, noting chow or ration K and the need for continued War Bond purchases to sustain millions in the services as the Army maintains morale and readiness.
The Seventeenth Iowa Conference on Child Development and Parent Education will air June 15 on WSUI and WOI with the theme Today's Children Tomorrow. It urges adults to guide children now to shape a better future, despite wartime strains, through understanding and fair play. The event is sponsored by the Iowa State Council for Child Study and Parent Education with university and extension cooperation.
A gay witty comedy starring Ginger Rogers and Ray Milland plays at the Rialto Theatre June 16 and 17. The plot follows a small town girl seeking a scalp treatment in New York who ends up misadventures including a return to Iowa with a half fare ticket and disguise as a 12 year old.
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