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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1971
Page
2
Multiple classified notices list two used mini bikes for sale by Francis Abell, a purebred polled Hereford bull from Harry Longfellow, an all metal two wheel trailer advertised by Sharpsburg, and a 1953 half ton Chevrolet pickup with stock rack offered via Memiins Trucking and Repair. Phone numbers accompany each listing.
Dr. Harold L. Condit announced that Dr. John A. Smith will become Superintendent of Southwestern Community College on July 1. Smith, 44, is a former Education professor at Central Missouri State College Warrensburg and will replace Dr. William R. Pierce Jr who resigned to pursue educational consulting.
Russell Morey, instructor of business management at Northwest Missouri State College, was chosen by graduating seniors as one of seven faculty men most representative of the campus. He is noted for engaging students, thorough lectures, and strong ties with the placement office. Morey, a Clearfield High School graduate, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Morey and works with 60 to 70 companies interviewing students for employment.
The Dean's List at Northwest Missouri State College honors area students with a 3.50 to 3.99 GPA and perfect 4.0 grades. Recipients include Judy Beemer, Kenneth Lager, Norma Siverly of Clearfield, plus Rich ard Beaver and others from Bedford Clearfield and surrounding towns.
Bedford Bulldogs opened the season with a 3-1 win over Mt. Ayr Raiders as Mike Shafar struck out 15 on the mound and Dan Harris drove in the go ahead run. Bedford also won 15-9 in reserve action, then lost 11-10 to Clarinda before routing Leon 14-1 in five innings on a no hitter by Shafar. A 10-0 six inning win over East Union highlighted another conference win with Shafar fanning 13. The team hosts Lenox Friday with both varsity and reserve games.
Herbert Reeve thanks friends for help with his birthday reception. He notes the cards and visits made the day wonderful and memorable.
Clarence Robinson thanks friends relatives for cards visits flowers and calls while in hospital and after returning home expressing sincere gratitude to all who offered support.
Mrs Edna M Rimel and family express gratitude to the unknown friend who places flowers on Memorial Day along the avenue of Dr Rimel. They would be glad to learn the giver's identity if they wish to be known.
Saturday evening visitors included Mr and Mrs Seth Clark of Clarinda and Mr and Mrs Vernon Narber and June of Hopkins. Sunday supper guests were Mrs Guy Bowers Cresco Ia and Mrs Elza Fine Bedford. Memorial weekend visits by Leo Snyder family from Laramie Wyoming. Local travel for surgery support and graduation announcements amid a stream of returning relatives and friends in Bedford. New cars listed with owners and dates in Bedford area.
Excerpts from letters to Dr. Bruce Mahan reveal Bedford dressmakers of 1898 1909. Della Keith Moore recalls Carrie Goudie and Carrie Reed sewing wedding gowns and graduation outfits while Emma Cox and Stick Daugherty hosted sessions. Other memories mention Ode Kemery and Georgia Ford as skilled sewers.
Midcrest Extension announces two Town State University psychology courses to be taught at the Midwest Extension area office in Creston this summer. Psychology 460 Psychology of Adjustment begins June 14 at 7 00 p m with Dr Tom Hannum as instructor. Psychology 436 Psychology of Exceptional Children starts July 19 with Dr Gary Phye as instructor. A minimum of 12 students must enroll. Prospective students should contact their County Extension Office or the Midcrest Extension Area Office to indicate interest.
I thank my relatives and friends for the cards and letters I received while in the hospital at Rochester. A special thank you to Elton and Mary Esther Jensen for visiting me, and Harold who flew from Calif to be with me, and Agnes who called me every day.
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